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This week in freight news including a verdict on human trafficking, AI in the supply chain, and another border bust.

How long can PPP keep near-bankrupt carriers afloat? How will resurging COVID-19 cases affect supply chains? Catch this week’s top trending stories on the FreightCast Network.

With the release of the identities of the biggest recipients of money under the Paycheck Protection Program, reviewing all the names of those who got money and figuring out how this will impact the industry’s operations is now the hot topic of discussion in trucking. On this week’s Drilling Deep podcast, host John Kingston sits […]

The state of autonomous trucking, news of the week and PPP loan fraud.

JP Hampstead and Zach Strickland sit down to talk about freight volumes and reefer in the Sun Belt.

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Are PPP loans keeping zombie companies alive? Also, connecting supply chains, and news.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland notes that reefer rejection are trending higher, and in the Shipper Update, Anthony Smith explains how inventory levels are skyrocketing.

Andrew and Kevin are joined by former Great Quarter, Guys host and Senior Research Analyst, Seth Holm. The original three change the pace a bit and expand their normal “long/short” segment into a full-length episode. Topics covered include whether Tesla can become the most valuable company in the world, whether Uber overpaid for Postmates and […]

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Anthony and Zach talk to Chris Wolfe, CEO of PowerFleet, about how COVID-19 has impacted supply chains and what the resurgence in cases may do to inhibit their recovery.

The challenges of building a freight business during a pandemic and the power of cold calling are highlighted on this episode.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland notes that the freight market softening, and in the Broker Update, Luke Falasca shows that tender rejections are holding.

Why insurance costs are rising, PPP loan tracking, and worker safety during a pandemic

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In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland points out that the West Coast reefer remains tight, and in the Shipper Update, Andrew Cox notes that economic conditions remain weak.

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It’s a triple threat match among three electric trucking titans, plus this week in freight and news.

New trends and technological improvements have simplified tolling in this new decade. So what are those improvements and how can you implement them into your processes? FreightWaves has partnered with Bestpass to bring you a complimentary white paper examining ways tolling has transformed over the past years.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland explains that weighted rejection index values are coming down, and in the Rail and Intermodal Update, Mike Baudendistel talks with Anthony Smith about high rates.

How sustainable are current trucking volumes? Q2 3PL earnings: How bad can it be? Preparing for a post-COVID-19 world, and so much more in the FreightCasts Weekly Recap.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland notices that most of the country shows an increase in outbound tender volumes, and in the Shipper Update, Anthony Smith predicts a rise in industrial production.

On this week’s Drilling Deep podcast, David Roush of KSM Transport Advisors, who has a wealth of experience in the sector, tackles several issues on the minds of truckers everywhere.  Why do some companies take freight with a lousy price? What does it mean to get ready for a post-COVID-19 world? And what does capacity […]

Anthony and Zach discuss the booming freight market and reasons why it will or will not sustain into July as well as the implications for the new insurance bill and YRC bailout.

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On today’s episode we’re talking about how to find your next best sales role and how to avoid scam jobs

This week Andrew holds down the fort with Director of Passport Research JP Hampstead to discuss his team’s recent research note on Q2 broker performance. Then the two dive into Uber’s partnerships with municipalities and answer whether the upcoming Lemonade IPO will be sweet or sour. As always, a special thanks to our friends at CarrierDirect with […]

This guide outlines the requirements and benefits of a well-structured DCC arrangement.

Ocean, final mile, and today’s latest news.

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FreightWaves has created a complimentary white paper, sponsored by AIT Worldwide Logistics, to review the current state of final mile and how to prepare for what is to come.

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What trucking executives have to say about economic recovery in the freight market, Nikola’s Badger vs Tesla’s CyberTruck, TQL, more

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When will former TQL employees get their day in court? Can the housing market lead the way to a V-shaped recovery? The LTL model adapts to the COVID-19 world, and so much more!

Fast food and beer logistics, sustainability, and challenges are talked about on today’s episode of the show

Today’s On The Spot episode is with Zach Strickland and JP Hampstead, who dive into how tender rejections are increasing.

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Andrew and Kevin are joined by FreightWaves Lead Economist Anthony Smith to discuss whether the housing market can continue its recovery and lead us out of economic slowdown. Then we give our thoughts on Zillow and Airbnb for the rest of the year. As always, a special thanks to our friends at CarrierDirect with their research contributions […]

With court date pushed back, what’s next for former TQL employees? Plus, Dean Waller on his program being named first in nation

In this episode of Fuller Speed Ahead, FreightWaves Founder and CEO Craig Fuller speaks with BLCK VC Founding Board Member Earnest Sweat about the need for racial diversity in the freight and venture capital industries.

The less-than-truckload (LTL) sector of the trucking sector is generally more stable than the truckload carriers it shares the road with. But that doesn’t mean it has faced the pandemic without major upheaval. On this week’s Drilling Deep podcast, host John Kingston speaks with Brian Thompson, the chief commercial officer of SMC3. His company sets […]

Anthony and Zach talk to rail and intermodal expert Mike Baudendistel about some interesting signals from that sector as well as connecting the dots between modes.

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On today’s episode of Put That Coffee Down, Dooner and Hill talk about preparing a product launch and go-to-market strategy.

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Today in freight markets, flows and news, with data powered by SONAR

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland discusses surging rejections and volumes, and in the Housing Market Update, Andrew Cox notes that building permits are on the rise.

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Shipping’s biggest bust, plus today in freight markets, and all the latest logistics industry news on this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Zach Strickland looks at contracts driving lower revenue in 2020 in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Luke Falasca talks to brokers about tender rejections surging in Jackson, Mississippi, in the Broker Update, and Mike Baudendistel discusses railroads aggressively streamlining costs in the second quarter in the Rail and Intermodal Update.

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Will Amazon face a sharp challenge from Walmart and Shopify? Is insurance ruling a ‘doomsday’ scenario for small carriers? Volumes are sustained, tender rejections are increasing, and so much more!

On The Spot talks about volumes are sustaining and tender rejections are increasing. They also take a look at the market leading up to July 4th weekend.

Zach Strickland focuses in on markets in the central U.S. in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Luke Falasca examines reefer market capacity in the Broker Update, and Andrew Cox discusses the latest DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index with Anthony Smith.

Dooner and The Dude talk about Nikola’s battle with Bloomberg, Deuce Drone bringing you Buffalo Wild Wings, contact tracing in the supply chain, and live music.

COVID-19 has shown that operating without a continuity strategy can upend the plans of any company.

On today’s Midday Market Update, Michael Vincent and Kevin Hill talk about new insurance ruling, Nikola vs. Bloomberg and more.

To watch the stock of Nikola Motors, the company that has raised millions to produce a hydrogen-produced truck, you’d think that the day of the diesel engine was going to end soon.  But that isn’t the case. Allen Schaeffer, the executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum, joins host John Kingston on the Drilling Deep […]

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FreightWaves Founder and CEO Craig Fuller speaks with TriumphPay President Jordan Graft about changing how payments are sent and received in the transportation industry

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Dooner and Hill are talking about getting your foot in the door. Learn how to use video to target clients directly and land your first meeting with that elusive big account.

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Volumes are on the rise again. DDC’s Chad Crotty details what carriers should be doing to keep pace with the recovery.

The Walmart and Shopify partnership looks like it will shake up e-commerce as we know it.

On today’s Midday Market Update, Michael Vincent and Kevin Hill talk about the SONAR-powered data, issues and news that move you.

The coronavirus is not the only issue currently plaguing oil and gas companies.

The “Master Guide for Calculating Freight Class” will help you manage your freight costs, budget and boost your bottom line.

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Dooner and The Dude talk about freight volumes rising, Nestle’s keys to becoming a Shipper of Choice, air cargo, rethinking the fashion supply chain, and making roads safer.

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Can automotive get back in gear? Will concealed carry law improve trucker safety? Can Nikola unseat the Ford F-150? Don’t miss an episode of the best podcasts in freight!

JP Hampstead and Kevin Hill sit down to discuss spot market rates for this week. They dive into contract freight, surges of port activity on the West Coast and tender rejections accelerating.

On today’s episode victims of racial bias at a brokerage speak out, plus how consumer spending relates to freight

We break down recent driver carry law and drug survey plus today’s latest news.

Anthony and Zach discuss the hours of service exemption, consumer prices, and other recent macroeconomic releases. Dr. Zac Rogers makes an appearance to review the latest LMI findings and the direction of the logistics industry.

Zach Strickland discusses how the Motor City is cranking in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, and Mike Baudendistel explains how intermodal volumes are showing signs of recovery in the Rail & Intermodal Update.

Steve Burks was a truck driver in an earlier professional capacity. He also earned  his bachelor’s degree, his master’s degree and then his Ph.D. He’s a professor of economics at the University of Minnesota-Morris where he continues to research truck drivers and the markets where they ply their trade. He joins the Drilling Deep podcast […]

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Tips for evaluating and supercharging your pipeline to make sure you head back out on the sales floor at peak performance.

Zach Strickland explains how the freight market continues to slowly turn a corner in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, and Andrew Cox explains that the United States is becoming more reliant on China in the Shipper Update.

Auto brands are fighting tooth and nail for market share.

Today’s latest freight news that moves you.