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Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Brent Hutto; Kyle Taylor; Jeff Dickinson

The FreightWaves SONAR National Truckload Index (NTI) is a seven-day moving average of freight spot rates that measures the U.S. for-hire, over-the-road dry van trucking market. Historical and daily NTI data is available only through FreightWaves SONAR.

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The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.

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Hope Zvara, founder and CEO of Mother Trucker Yoga, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares her passion for driver health and wellness, why companies should invest in their drivers’ well-being, and what drivers can do on a daily basis in order to see real improvement and change over time.

This Workbook will help you evaluate the eight key areas in your transportation process where inefficiencies and bottlenecks threaten your company’s future.  By optimizing these areas, you could reduce workloads by 50%, empower your team, and boost your bottom line. You’ll find practical discussion prompts and worksheets to uncover hidden labor and resource costs, identify […]

The August 2024 “State of the Industry Report” — presented in affiliation with Ryder — shares an in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, as well as what to expect in the coming weeks. The data contained within the report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates as we enter into the first […]

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Freight technology is increasingly crucial as shippers demand better visibility and tracking. What was once a competitive advantage is now essential. Providers investing in customer experience and technology can achieve higher rates, while those neglecting it risk losing business. FreightWaves and Logixboard partnered to better understand how technology expectations are changing the freight forwarding landscape.  […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Dad of Two Roadside; Steven Dempsey; Randeep Sandhu

The FreightWaves SONAR National Truckload Index (NTI) is a seven-day moving average of freight spot rates that measures the U.S. for-hire, over-the-road dry van trucking market. Historical and daily NTI data is available only through FreightWaves SONAR.

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Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Jim Hennemann; Mike Bush; Nick Klingensmith

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As she prepared to take ownership of Veriha Trucking, Karen Smerchek took advantage of the networking and real-world experience of her colleagues in the Truckload Carriers Association to properly plan her career trajectory, and now she wants to give back to that same community.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Ryan Schreiber; Brenden Magill; Tim Buski; Aarron Harshbarger; Tyler Bourns

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Welcome to the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Newsletter presented by Talon Logistics. In this issue, FMCSA says its hands are tied, two bankruptcies in Miami, and more. Talon Logistics allows forward-thinking BCOs and Freight Forwarders to reduce their carbon footprint while achieving cost parity for Zero-Emission Vehicles. Find out more at TalonLogisticsInc.com/Sustainability. FMCSA says it can’t fight […]

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Tanner DeHart; Josh Gonzalez; Laurie Stross

The FreightWaves SONAR National Truckload Index (NTI) is a seven-day moving average of freight spot rates that measures the U.S. for-hire, over-the-road dry van trucking market. Historical and daily NTI data is available only through FreightWaves SONAR.

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Kelly Williams of Trimble weighed in on where technology has helped or fallen short for people in the trucking sector.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Javier Vera; Aura Benchetrat; Olivia Hu; Zan Andreoni; Josue Ramos; Eric Kulisch

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The Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot (SDAP) Program helps drivers under 21 gain experience in trucking, helps carriers fill seats and helps the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration gather safety and feasibility data on lowering the age requirements for truck drivers in interstate commerce.

Chris Schoate, vice president for driver recruiting and retention at Gulf Winds International, spoke with FreightWaves during Enterprise Fleet Summit 2024 about driver recruitment and retention in a post-pandemic job market.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? live from FreightWaves Enterprise Fleet Summit Dooner is joined by Matt McLelland; Kory Harb; Joshua Newton; Gary Mendel

PCF Transportation Practice Leader, Tim Good, is joined by Erika Wilson, Producer at Good’s Insurance, a PCF company, to discuss the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, a critical piece of the transportation and trucking industry that is often misunderstood. Learn how drivers and trucking companies can stay compliant, avoid fines, and ensure they’re being safe […]

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Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: Who is JD Vance; diesel down; meet theft and more

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Rahmen Kahn; Kyle Taylor; Mark Vickers

The FreightWaves SONAR National Truckload Index (NTI) is a seven-day moving average of freight spot rates that measures the U.S. for-hire, over-the-road dry van trucking market. Historical and daily NTI data is available only through FreightWaves SONAR.

Data generation within the supply chain is continuous, providing companies unprecedented access to information. The key to success in this data-rich environment is effectively utilizing this information for growth and other opportunities.  The ability to capture and analyze this supply chain data is precious and a robust data management strategy is required to do it […]

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The manager of business development for the transportation team at Geotab, Emily Williams, opened up to Jeremy Reymer about the importance of representation and leadership for women in transportation, driver health and Geotab’s efforts to drive positive change in trucking.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Matthew Leffler, Justin Martin, Anthony Slamar

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Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Drew McElroy, Morgan MacDermaid, Rob Liss

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Inside the newsletter: Beryl’s aftermath; speed limiters delayed; market signals

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Lane Williams, founder and CEO of Fusion Now, joined Leah Shaver, president and CEO at the National Transportation Institute, to talk about driver recruiting trends and highlighted authentic approaches to attract the right drivers.

The July 2024 “State of the Industry Report” — presented in affiliation with Ryder — shares an in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, as well as what to expect in the coming weeks. The data contained within the report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates as we enter into the first […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Jerry Veres;

The FreightWaves SONAR National Truckload Index (NTI) is a seven-day moving average of freight spot rates that measures the U.S. for-hire, over-the-road dry van trucking market. Historical and daily NTI data is available only through FreightWaves SONAR.

Using too many logistics platforms leads to time-consuming inefficiencies, higher operational costs and increased likelihood of error, says Thomas Kowalski of CtrlChain.

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Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Marcus Hoed; Blake Lappan; Andrew Salazar

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Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Repowr Team; Joseph Daniel; Jonathan Egan; Trucking with Tay

The FreightWaves SONAR National Truckload Index (NTI) is a seven-day moving average of freight spot rates that measures the U.S. for-hire, over-the-road dry van trucking market. Historical and daily NTI data is available only through FreightWaves SONAR.

If you’re in the midst of operationalizing your first few Class 8 EV trucks, you’re likely already beginning to think about how the EV use case will scale. How do you get EVs to contribute to more of your business needs by covering more routes? The short answer: You may be able to get more […]

Outdated fleet software puts your company at risk of cyberattacks. One breach can cripple operations and finances. Download the National Motor Freight Traffic Association Inc.’s (NMFTA)™ whitepaper to learn about new threats, vulnerabilities, and solutions for securing your legacy systems. 

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Reducing carbon intensity of fuels used in the transportation industry has gained a lot of attention in recent years due to changing environmental regulations and pressure from supply chain partners. As the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the United States¹, the commercial transportation industry is a major player in creating a lower carbon […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Lewie Pugh; Craig Decker; Thomas Kowalski

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Inside the newsletter cargo theft in Memphis, truck stop dating, trucker health and more.

President and founder of Seated Social, Alex Carpenter, explains his philosophy of targeted advertising to passive drivers and how that leads to better retention and a more efficient use of recruitment resources.

Link Logistics has released a new case study detailing its Energy Solutions program, a model in which the firm owns tenants’ utility accounts and and passes savings along to tenants.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Tom Curee; Jessie Merritt; Alan Adler

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Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: a fitness challenge for the supply chain; Uber freight teams with Aurora; RXO stock soars and more.

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

The FreightWaves SONAR National Truckload Index (NTI) is a seven-day moving average of freight spot rates that measures the U.S. for-hire, over-the-road dry van trucking market. Historical and daily NTI data is available only through FreightWaves SONAR.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Craig Fuller; Roger Mackbach; Elizabeth Simpkins

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IBM i: Outdated or Underrated? In our digitized world, new technology emerges every day. But are the latest platforms always the best? It can be tempting to dismiss legacy systems for new innovations. One often overlooked system is IBM i. Designed to be versatile, reliable, and user-friendly, it can run legacy applications without modification. Its […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Scott Fenwick; Jackson Alexander; Crackerbox Jimmy

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Career Now Brands’ chief data officer, Nathan Widener, emphasizes the importance of data collection in the recruitment process and gives insight into how it can help carriers achieve maximum return on investment from recruiting campaigns.

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As supply chains become increasingly complex, it’s more important than ever to address the process and solution gaps standing in the way of efficiency and profitability. In this new white paper, FreightWaves, in partnership with Unisys, illuminates the top priorities and issues shared by global logistics companies and concludes with recommendations for how best to […]

Spencer Ware, co-founder and CEO of Repowr, and Patrick Visintainer, co-founder and COO of Repowr, join Jeremy Reymer to talk about asset underutilization and its impact on the freight industry.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Matt McLelland; Dave Dealy;

The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.

The FreightWaves SONAR National Truckload Index (NTI) is a seven-day moving average of freight spot rates that measures the U.S. for-hire, over-the-road dry van trucking market. Historical and daily NTI data is available only through FreightWaves SONAR.

To view more FreightWaves infographics, click here

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Dr. Mark Manera; Dr. Todd Simo; Michael Lombard; Rob Carpenter; Anthony Slamar

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Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: your strangest shipments; when dump trucks attack and more

As transportation companies invest heavily in new tech and infrastructure, J.B. Hunt sees technology as a way to empower employees and capacity to create long-term value for customers.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Lucy’s John Coogan; NASCAR hauler Joe Anderson; Hyzon’s Parker Meeks

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Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Jon Scharingson; Shimmi Munson; Lida Hakobyan

The FreightWaves SONAR National Truckload Index (NTI) is a seven-day moving average of freight spot rates that measures the U.S. for-hire, over-the-road dry van trucking market. Historical and daily NTI data is available only through FreightWaves SONAR.

Keeping your semis secure and your cargo safe is critical to your trucking business and reputation. Inside this playbook, discover five best practices to securing your truck yard, protecting your cargo and preventing theft. You’ll also learn how to: Download your free copy of the perimeter security playbook today.

The fleet card industry is experiencing a transformative shift due to emerging technologies, changing fleet dynamics, and evolving market demands. To address the evolving needs of fleet managers and businesses, fleet card providers should prioritize data visibility, customization, and flexibility. In this new white paper, we discuss why the fleet card market is growing, explore […]

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Is the market recovering?; freight broker attrition; rate the strap work gone wrong; FOSC24; and more