From customs paperwork, to carrier requirements, to potential security clearances… Absolutely everything you need to know about shipping freight between the U.S. and Canada.
The FreightTech Award honors innovation and disruption within the freight industry.
On today’s episode: life after Trevor Milton for Nikola, truckers take over TikTok, and are small carriers worth saving?
“We’re built for this,” said Williamson. “LTL carriers cannot perform at 98%.”
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JP Hampstead and Zach Strickland talk about what’s happening with the movement of freight over the last week.
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about Sarcos warehouse robot exo suits, a bankruptcy that has left truckers holding the bag and women heroes of the road. We also go inside cargo insurance and find out how to get retweeted by The Rock.
FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller discusses the Salesforce CRM platform and the importance of cloud-based applications with Larry Shurtz, EVP of North America Enterprise at Salesforce.
Anthony and Zach have Dr. Matt Waller, dean of Sam M. Walton College of Business, professor of supply chain management at Arkansas, on to discuss the importance of leadership in transportation, as well as how supply chains are evolving as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Presented by Amazon Freight. Amazon Freight Apple Podcast Spotify […]
Supply chain sustainability, do-it-yourself projects propping up freight, how to go from minor league baseball to fixing the communication gap, and how the Port of Long Beach has reacted to COVID.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates nearly 1 million U.S. truck drivers took to the road in 2019, and most are in it for the long haul.
Automated freight forwarding can transform the international shipment of perishable goods by bringing efficiency and transparency, Transship CEO says at American Shipper’s Global Trade Tech summit.
Rosenthal predicts Internet-based distribution to jump as high as 50%.
The pandemic is forcing companies to innovate and adapt to laws and regulations to protect employees, attorney Gerald Maatman Jr. says during the American Shipper Global Trade Tech summit
Jeremy Reymer is the founder and CEO of DriverReach, but he’s also a member of the research advisory committee for ATRI, the research arm of the American Trucking Associations. He’s the guest this week on Drilling Deep, and he’s got a good perspective on one of the reasons why the driver market is so tight: […]
At Global Trade Tech Summit, two execs talk about where technology has aided air freight and where it lags
“China and tariffs: Why COVID has actually increased cargo yields” was the topic of a virtual fireside chat at the American Shipper Global Trade Tech Summit.
Ryder System’s chief technology officer tells American Shipper’s Global Trade Tech Summit that the time is right to explore future supply chain technologies.
The unprecedented supply and demand shocks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will lead to a focus on resilience, the development of regional supply chains, and the absorption of more buffer inventory in warehouses to ensure that companies have enough product on hand should a similar crisis occur, said Pervinder Johar, CEO of the Pleasanton, California-based […]
FreightWaves President George Abernathy talks with XPO Logistics CIO Mario Harik about using tech solutions to deliver a more efficient supply chain during Global Trade Tech
On today’s episode, Dooner and Hill are talking all about the most common question in supply chain: Where’s my freight?
Open networks allow companies in the supply chain to nimbly handle disruptions and collaborate outside their ecosystem, project44 CEO and SAP executives say.
New Panjiva survey reveals extent of coronavirus fallout on global supply chains.
WHAT THE TRUCK?!? LIVE from Global Trade Tech with guests from Ryder System,
Cameras are replacing mirrors on large trucks.
Continuous intelligent planning can help companies avoid stock outs and drive on-shelf availability.
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
Effective communication, great talent and good problem solving are three keys to withstanding supply chain disruptions.
Gene Seroka says the “disruption and breakdown of the global medical supply chain” during the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for change in the maritime sector.
Autonomous trucking software developer Ike announced a partnership to deploy level 4 driverless trucks.
This white paper details the events of 2020 have shifted food shipper expectations around shipping costs, sales and growth.
The use of hair tests to detect drug use among truckers is one step closer to reality.
Today we’re talking about Driver Appreciation Week, driving diversity, XPO Connect, and a Global Trade Tech preview
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FreightWaves Director of Research Zack Strickland speaks with Associate Editor JP Hampstead about contracted freight.
FreightTech veteran Travis Rhyan has been appointed to head FreightWaves Media.
J.B. Hunt’s Shelley Simpson joins the show to talk about leadership, electric fleets, 9/11, more. Plus a full breakdown of the Nikola report.
Anthony and Zach discuss the latest Logistics Managers’ Index results with guest Dr. Zac Rogers as well as what is driving the continued tightening of the domestic freight market. Presented by Amazon Freight. Apple Podcast Spotify Sticher Watch the video
In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland explains how the U.S. could be vulnerable, and in the DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index, Kevin Hill talks with Anthony Smith about rates.
Inside Uber Freight’s latest plans, plus economics, trucking, ocean and more.
Listen in to this candid story based interview between FreightWaves’ President George Abernathy and Greg Sanders, CEO, RDS Logistics Group
CEO Tim Hindes also talks about race and the trucking industry.
E-commerce delivery times during the holidays might not make the “nice” list with this year’s soaring online purchases.
In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland explains how the West shows signs of stabilizing, and in the Broker Update, Michael Vincent goes into detail about what hurdles we are going to be facing.
Today’s show is all about breaking down the bad rap brokers get and working to reform it.
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Will the Nikola-GM partnership kick the Badger into high gear? Plus, air freight, trucking and today’s market news.
Kevin and I are joined again by Ben Gordon, Managing Partner and CEO, Cambridge Capital and BGSA, to discuss the importance of the Nikola-GM partnership. We also debate whether there will be demand for exoskeletons in warehouses, as well as the role SoftBank is playing in the current tech “bubble.” Thanks as always to our […]
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FreightWaves dives deep into conversations about the women moving America, the mental state of drivers dealing with the pandemic and so much more!
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This week in spot rates
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? highlights women moving America with Professor Lisa Ellram and truckers Ingrid Brown and Big Rig Barbie
This Carrier Rate Report —presented in partnership with SkyBitz — is the third installment of a quarterly publication. This report will review the first half of 2020 and provide a forecast for the remainder of the year. Carrier survey results and SONAR data included.
A professor from UH-Downtown, who also was a driver, is studying the issue
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A look in to where capacity is tightening around freight markets
Zach and Anthony cover the latest in the freight economy. Special guest and Senior Economist Dustin Jalbert joins to discuss the lumber market.
Get one step closer to mastering the art of carrier sales and negotiation on this episode of Put That Coffee Down
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In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland explains how the Southeast driving national rejections higher, and in the Shipper Update, Andrew Cox talks with Anthony Smith about consumer confidence.
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FreightWaves announces launch of Firecrown Media, which offers custom virtual events production, as well as custom-produced video and virtual media networks.
On this back to trucking school episode Dooner and The Dude are talking education, economics, life on the road, and saving on fuel.
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Hurricane Laura slams the Gulf Coast, affecting freight markets. Plus, iconic retail brands may declare bankruptcy by year’s end, game-changing sales call role-playing strategies and so much more!
Capacity is surging, where will capacity be in the fallout from Hurricane Laura?
The circular economy, robots as a service, C.H. Robinson’s integration push, TriumphPay goes mobile, more
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Carriers are restrategizing and putting greater emphasis on servicing their grounded aircraft, spurring an increase in the maintenance, repair and operations business.
The head transportation analyst at Deutsche Bank says a market that sped up through the second quarter has raced ahead so far in the third
Supply chain leaders discuss storm response, relief, impacts, and recovery on today’s episode.
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In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland notes that volumes are still on the rise, and in the Shipper Update, Anthony Smith goes into detail about durable goods.
Anthony and Zach discuss the potential impact of Hurricane Laura to the freight market and bring on special guest Chris Bryant, a flatbed owner-operator, for insight on what is happening on the road.
FreightWaves will provide SONAR, its freight data and analytics platform, free through 9/4/2020 due to Hurricane Laura.
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Lead your team to sales victory with practice and role play. Here’s how.
In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland notes a decrease in tender rejections, and in the Rail and Intermodal Update, Mike Baudendistel talks with Anthony Smith about long-haul capacity.
The odds are more iconic retail brands will declare bankruptcy in 2020
Freight storm center coverage, The Home Depot navigates COVID-19, and more
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In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland explains how the hurricane is affecting freight, and in the DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index, Andrew Cox talks with Anthony Smith about lumber prices soaring.
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DDC’s Chad Crotty recommends carriers take a managed approach between tech integration and applying practical knowledge as a workforce planning strategy.
Storm coverage, Tenstreet joins the fight against human trafficking, 3PL marketing, more
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Zach Strickland examines the Gulf freight markets in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, and in the Rail and Intermodal Update, Mike Baudendistel and Anthony Smith discusses import volume surging as peak season comes early.
Tropical Storms Laura and Marco continue to gain strength Sunday as they barrel toward the Gulf of Mexico, with Marco nearing hurricane strength.
Don’t miss the latest from the FreightWaves Carrier Summit! Intriguing guests, in-depth interviews, product demos and so much more highlighted freight’s hottest virtual event.
JP Hampstead and Zach Strickland talk about freight market conditions and intermodal.
Even as city and state officials urge residents to flee ahead of high winds and flooding, truck drivers answer the call to haul emergency supplies to areas where hurricanes are expected to strike. That’s doubly true now, as two potential hurricanes bear down on the Gulf of Mexico. But the way they heed that call […]
Truckers Against Trafficking helps us shine a light on human trafficking, hurricane events center, supply chains in Africa and more
With diesel cheap, the fuel advantage for moving a ton of freight narrows for the railroads.
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Zach Strickland examines a continuing rise in freight volumes in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet and Andrew Cox discusses a power shift to the carriers with Anthony Smith in the DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index Update.
Supply chain security is an ongoing and ever-evolving process, requiring active risk mitigation and management. This white paper, brought to you by Overhaul, offers solutions for mitigating risk and maintaining security.
Joined by special guest Zac Rogers, Anthony and Zach discuss the current freight market’s propensity to overachieve over the past few months and explore reasons why that will persist or crumble.
