White Papers

Sponsor Tuesday, October 1, 2024

White Paper: State of the Industry – October 2024

The October 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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FreightWaves Staff Friday, September 27, 2024

White Paper: The State of Freight – September 2024

This monthly report analyzes the current state of the freight market based on critical insights from our SONAR platform. September’s session includes an overview of current freight market conditions and macroeconomic trends, along with a forward look at Q4. All insights are provided by FreightWaves’ Craig Fuller, Founder and CEO, and Zach Strickland, Head of […]

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FreightWaves Staff Wednesday, September 25, 2024

White Paper – The Road Ahead: Fleet Management, Tech Trends in Logistics

In recent years, fleet managers and decision-makers have witnessed a significant technological transformation in the transportation industry. Today, regardless of the challenges a company encounters, there’s likely an advanced tech solution available to meet those needs. T-Mobile for Business partnered with FreightWaves to gain a better understanding of how today’s fleet managers think about technology […]

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Sponsor Wednesday, September 18, 2024

White Paper: How to slash load planning time by 83% with logistics optimization

In freight, time is money. Every minute counts, and every inch of space matters.  That’s why leading logistics organizations, such as MAB Kargo, are turning to solutions like Unisys Logistics Optimization™ to gain a competitive edge and drive operational excellence.     In this client story, you’ll discover how this automated planning and disruption management solution can […]

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Sponsor Monday, September 16, 2024

eBook: Agility Today X Resilience Tomorrow

Tech-enabled logistics solutions don’t just help you reduce costs, lower workforce constraint risk, and drive sustainability—they can fuel growth, transform the way you operate, help you reach consumers in new ways and boost your bottom line. To ensure you can realize your desired outcomes, you’ll need a partner with the right experience, expertise and technology—and […]

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FreightWaves Staff Monday, September 9, 2024

White Paper: Could AI Transform Your Distribution Center?

In today’s fast-paced e-commerce environment, more than ever before, distribution center operations require agility and accuracy. Ever increasing demand for faster delivery speeds and more robust product variety puts pressure on both companies and their employees.  Fortunately, new and emerging technologies, including AI-powered solutions, can provide powerful options for optimizing distribution center and warehouse operations, even as […]

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Sponsor Tuesday, September 3, 2024

White Paper: State of the Industry – September 2024

The September 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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Sponsor Friday, August 30, 2024

White Paper: Top 10 Must-Knows For FMCSA Compliance

When it comes to safety and compliance on the roads, PCF Insurance stands tall as a leader in insurance, risk management and loss control with a team of professionals who specialize in all things trucking and transportation. Get the top 10 tips from PCF Insurance on how to stay compliant with the Federal Motor Carrier […]

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FreightWaves Staff Thursday, August 22, 2024

White Paper: Q3 2024 Shipper Rate Report

The Shipper Rate Report — presented in partnership with U.S. Bank and BlueGrace Logistics — is a quarterly publication using freight payment data from U.S. Bank in conjunction with FreightWaves SONAR datasets to create the most in-depth rate and demand outlook for shippers. The insights within this paper are curated by the market experts at FreightWaves and backed […]

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Sponsor Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Free Guide- Your Fleet is at Risk: Download Seed-Key Exchange Guide Now 

Modern trucks rely on advanced systems vulnerable to cyberattacks, posing serious risks to fleet operations. Traditional security methods, like the seed-key exchange, are becoming outdated, leaving fleets exposed to potential disruptions. Download the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.’s (NMFTA)™ latest guide to learn how upgrading to stronger security measures, such as certificate-based authentication, is […]

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FreightWaves Staff Monday, August 19, 2024

White Paper: Q3 2024 Carrier Rate Report

FreightWaves’ Carrier Rate Report — presented in partnership with Trimble — provides a review of the previous quarter and a forecast for the coming months. Featuring responses from a carrier survey alongside SONAR data, the report is designed to provide intelligence that carriers can use to inform their strategies in the months ahead. Key areas of exploration […]

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FreightWaves Staff Friday, August 16, 2024

White Paper: Exploring the Merits of Rail

Despite the many advantages of rail transportation, shippers in North America tend to rely more on over-the-road trucking for most transportation needs. A variety of factors help explain this discrepancy, including the associated supply chain complexity, concerns about speed to market, and lack of expertise in rail transportation.   FreightWaves teamed up with G3, a logistics […]

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Sponsor Thursday, August 1, 2024

White Paper– Don’t Let Inefficiencies Eat Your Bottom Line: 8 Areas to Improve Your Freight Brokerage

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 […]

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Sponsor Wednesday, July 31, 2024

White Paper: State of the Industry – August 2024

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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FreightWaves Staff Tuesday, July 30, 2024

White Paper: How technology expectations are changing the freight forwarding landscape

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.  […]

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Sponsor Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Inside look at the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

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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FreightWaves Staff Monday, July 15, 2024

White Paper: Leveraging freight data to optimize global supply chains

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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Sponsor Monday, July 8, 2024

White Paper: State of the Industry – July 2024

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 […]

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