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In this issue, real vs fake Christmas trees; East Coast spot rates sink; Tesla Semi event and more.

The logistics behind the NYSE electric truck tree delivery; the rise of reshoring; rail resolved? and much more ondemand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell David Spencer, director of business development at Arrive Logistics, cover the December market update.

Next generation trucks on the move; Black Friday sales up but does it mean more freight; unrest in China and much more on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Ondemand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
Trucking’s turkey of the year
Meet new XPO-spinoff RXO
What ACT research says about the spot market

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Scott Lord, senior vice president of parcel at Redwood Logistics, discuss all things parcel shipping.

A new era for WTT; protecting your holiday cargo from thieves and double brokers; father and son trucking apparel brand; trucking shutdowns and more

Mr. Supply Chain joins Dooner and The Dude to talk about the lack of peak season; Uber Freight’s state of the market report; Torc autonomous truck impressions and more

ZipRecruiter recently released an analysis about current dynamics of labor supply and demand in the economy. The conclusion was that for the first time, the U.S. economy had exhausted its supply of workers.

With Dooner out on assignment, The Dude is holding it down with a special guest host to breakdown the end of 2022

A new trucking themed children’s Christmas book; FedEx cuts jobs; Trucker Tools Kary Jablonski; deputy steal $400 worth of Pokemon cards

Zero100 is educating industry professionals on not only how to recycle but to regenerate and use less in the first place.

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? is live from the greatest party in freight with guests from Fleet Enable, Redwood, Reliance Partners, Roadrunner, Ryder and more

Now ondemand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? we’re focusing on business, employment, and mental health strategies to use during a bear market

In this issue of the WTT newsletter: C.H. Robinsons latest layoffs; freight community offers roles for displaced CHRW workers; Truckersgiving comes to Love’s; more

LogRock is dedicated to building technology that manages all aspects of compliance for trucking companies from driver-qualification files and permits to hours-of-service and maintenance records, so they don’t have to.

Now ondemand it’s WTT live from Day 2 at F3 with special guests from Torc, Optimal Dynamics, Tansflo, TriumphPay, Primo and more

On demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
How Georgia Ports Authority is dealing with an influx of freight; OOIDA’s Truckers for Troops campaign; Autonomous truck ride and more

According to FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon analyst Tyler Cole, “inglorious” work lies ahead for port sustainability advancement.

Mary O’Connell and Andrew Smith, founder and CEO of Outrider, sit down to talk about all things warehousing and automation

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? is live from the greatest party in freight with guests from Fleet Enable, Redwood, Reliance Partners, Roadrunner, Ryder and more

Forum Mobility, a startup in California, is focusing on zero-emission transportation by creating more charging facilities and offering EV trucking-as-a-service to drayage carriers.

Meet ‘From Source To Sold” co-author Radu Palamariu; Veteran trucker shares his stunning truck pics; F3 recap and much more on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

FreightWaves’ Tyler Cole sits down with executive Rob Pluta to talk about Ryder Inc. and provide perspective on what it takes to build the infrastructure around electric vehicles.

Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland talk inflation and outsourcing in this special live session at FreightWaves’ F3: Future of Freight Festival.

Forum Mobility, a startup in California, is focusing on zero-emission transportation by creating more charging stations and offering EV trucking-as-a-service.

No ondemand on a this WTT Halloween special: NASA talks deep space logistics; getting a trucking job in a down market; UberFreight and more

One of the biggest issues in the logistics industry is still driver recruitment and retention, and this year’s 2022 U.S. Transportation Spotlight Report gives insight regarding retention, recruitment and background screening activity over the past year.

In this issue of the WTT newsletter, all call to action to help fight back against falling rates; drop in home sales hits freight; Starlink coming to your truck

Trax President Josh Bouk shares his sustainability prowess on FreightWaves NOW’s Net-Zero Carbon TV segment.

Ondemand on WTT: the toll gig work is taking; what’s up at F3; trucking truth and rumors and much more

On demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? inside the trivia supply chain with Ok Boomer; FreightCaviar on double brokering; what you need to know about LTL in fall ’22

Transportation technology company InRange is developing durable trailer skirts to help reduce carbon emissions.

On demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? the guys are joined by project44’s Jett McCandless; plus GoPuff layoffs; winter truck prep; live music and more

In this issue: Port of Los Angeles sees its lowest import volume since 2009; autonomous trucks come to Ikea; what truckers think of modern cabs; when bees attack; and more.

Companies have found other ways to navigate driver recruiting and retention efforts through marketing. Trucking Clicks is paving the way by providing value before and after the click.

Ondemand on the show: WHAT THE TRUCK?!? heads to a University of Tennessee Chattanooga football game; Kodiak announces partnership with Ikea; do we need those stinkin’ barges?

Mary O’Connell and Alex Schwarm, head of data at Arrive Logistics, sit down to talk about all things tech innovation and integration.

Ondemand on WTT: Inside the big world of tiny trucks; what cargo thieves are stealing; 20x your trucking company’s revenue and more

On this episode of the podcast: how college game day starts with a truck; a trucking apparel and charity brand; what’s UCR; driver training and more

Waypoint provides a space for soldiers to find an outlet and camaraderie in shared traumas and experiences, creating opportunities for healing and restoration and the opportunity to live life to the fullest in honor of those who lost their lives.

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter; is Tesla Semi breakdown a big deal; TikTok gets into fulfillment; Amazon parks delivery robot and more

On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner and The Dude are celebrating the 500th episode of the biggest show in freight with friends, family and a look behind the scenes

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Redwood Logistics Chief Innovation Officer Eric Rempel, sit down to talk about all things tech innovation and integration.

How intermodal drives Formula 1; worst Halloween candy and FreightTech; the latest in marketing automation and more on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

The logic and logistics behind same-day delivery; how one company is reinventing how drivers get paid; hotshotting in Houston; and end-to-end automation between carrier booking and customer booking

The shift in the work environment sparked the leadership at J.B. Hunt to include a flexible work schedule for truck drivers, allowing them a fair and enjoyable work-life balance.

In this issue, markets continue their collapse; Amazon drivers delivering during Ian; man rides on back of semi for 100 miles; robot french fry apocalypses; Tesla ditches sensors; and more.

On WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner and The Dude breakdown Trevor Milton’s episode of American Greed, look at collapsing ocean rates, and find out what loads earn the biggest paydays

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Leaf Logistics CEO and co-founder Anshu Prasad sit down to talk about carrier compliance and the role technology plays.

There is a lack of in-depth, data-driven visibility tools in the logistics industry today, according to Mitch Violett, senior director of product management at Convoy. 

On demand on WTT: Edison Motors electric truck heads for production; freight visibility with Convoy; cutting out the empty calories in freight and more

Lots of questions remain about how California’s AB5 law will impact the trucking industry in other states.

On demand on WTT: Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Florida, Waffle Hose Index, freight impacts, logistics hiring, and FreightTech for temperature control

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Arrive Logistics’ David Spencer dive into the September market update.

On demand on WTT: Ford needs badges for 40k vehicles; Nikola recalls all of their electric trucks; OOIDA fights for OT pay and more

Danny Gomez and Tyler Cole, who have both hosted FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon over the past year, discuss what they have learned.

Championship worthy truckers; toll management; what you need to know about wheels; trade with Mexico; drone delivery and more on WTT

In this issue of the WTT newsletter: rail workers still want to strike; Nikola’s Trevor Milton intervention; pre-trips go VR; best states for drone delivery

Effective partnerships improve recruiting and retaining efforts across the industry.

On demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
Premack rides-along
Trucker gets a cab makeover
Driver pay and recruiting
Cargo theft trends and news

Did you know that every 3 hours in the US a person or vehicle is struck by a train. It’s rail safety week and WHAT THE TRUCK?!? is here for it with Operation Lifesaver

On demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? J.B. Hunt’s Shelley Simpson on the road to becoming president, rail strike and more. Plus, Redwood, FreightVana, OneRail

Platform helps to streamline and automate driver recruitment and retention efforts.

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and David Spencer from Arrive Logistics dive into the August market update.

On demand on the podcast: what a rail strike means for freight and you; Truck Driver Appreciation Week; surviving CDL school and more

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Brian Glick from Chain.io, dive into all things ocean freight.

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Vector.ai’s James Coombes sit down to talk about all things concerning electronic data interchanges.

What the CHIPS Act means for Port of Baltimore and America; will rail strike?; deep dive on College Hype’s apparel; headlines and more on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
How clean fuels and EVs are reshaping the rest stop, plus market breakdown, TDAW and more

In this issue of the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter, truckers honking for kids; a season of no peak; iPhone 14 adds crash rescue feature; surgery performed via EV; and more.

Protecting drivers with TVC Pro-Driver.

Now on demand WTT is live from FreightWaves Autonomous & Electric Vehicle summit with guests from Kodiak, Plus, Locomation, Voltera and Torc

FreightWaves’ Alan Adler sits down with the co-founder and CEO of Kodiak Technologies to discuss autonomy in trucking.

With day traders and sports bettors piling into SPACs, valuations of young companies became the stuff of fantasy.

Uber Freight executive Olivia Hu joins chat about the advancement of the autonomous trucking industry during FreightWaves’ Autonomous and Electric Vehicles Summit.

A 3D printed generator; ups and downs of selling on Amazon; supply chain hidden gems and right to repair on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

How did fuel costs decline over almost 10 years at a rate far greater than the decline of retail diesel prices?

Citation management that helps trucking companies improve driver safety.

Will battery electric trucks cost more than advertised; did a battery replacement for a Volt cost $30k; tomatoes and alfredo sauce on the highway

NASA launch delayed; how LTL works; Yelp for carriers; Trevor Milton buys Nikola stock; animal attacks and more on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Logistics real estate company Link Logistics is investing in carbon offsetting for its operational emissions.

NASA is headed to the moon on Monday but first they make a stop on WTT to give us all the details before launch

The podcast covers three topics: truck insurance, its impact from AB5 and what links prices for natural gas and diesel to the removal of sulfur from fuel.

While freight demand is still present, the industry is seeing a softening.

Using data to protect trucking companies.

A trucker supported charity that returns lost pets; how to market your freight company; truckers angry with Supreme Court; how to become a trucker, more on demand on WTT

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and JP Wiggins from 3G dive into market corrections, the benefits of a good TMS and being a resource to customers.

Heartland Express’ big deal with CFI; broker sentiment survey; retail logistics; a Fall review; future of freight and more on WTT

On WTT: The fantasy sports supply chain; inside the world of double brokers; brake safety week; Tesla Semi updated

In this issue of the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: ocean rates sink; Walmart inventory woes; Amazon adds peak season fee; and more.

Attracting and retaining a younger workforce.

WTT is meeting at the intersection of FinTech and supply chain on this episode live from FreightWaves + PYMNTS virtual event

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Kyle Ingraham from AFC Logistics dive into technology upgrades, when to abandon a legacy system and whether you can have too much technology.

Supply chain shortfalls continue to hamper retailers; Peloton’s pivot; protecting peak season cargo; UPS contract talk heats up now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Experts discuss the different scopes of emissions in supply chains and how warehouse operators and fleets can take advantage of efficiency gains to lower emissions.

How supply chain bullwhips will impact peak season; getting vets jobs in trucking; truck load market breakdown and more on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

There’s a new report out that should concern diesel buyers.

In this issue: port protests hit Baltimore; Ford’s drone trucks; world’s largest container ship; and do delivery apps deliver to trucks?

Evolving recruitment marketing efforts in sync with the market.