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FreightWaves Classics/Leaders: J.P. Morgan controlled US railroads and industry policies
J.P. Morgan realigned the U.S. railroad industry in the late 19th and early 20th century. Read about the man and his business practices in this…
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Convoy renews partnership with SmartWay, commitment to emissions transparency
In nearly 20 years of operation, SmartWay has saved 336 million barrels of oil, $44.8 billion in fuel costs and 143 million metric tons of…
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SONAR sightings for Oct. 21: Atlanta to Memphis, mid-haul loads and more
Among Thursday's notes: Atlanta market deteriorates, mid-haul freight opportunities and more.
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Prolonged stormy pattern to slam Pacific Northwest
Truckers will hit periods of flooding and whiteout conditions in the Pacific Northwest for the next several days (video forecast included).
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Colorado trucking company takes ‘huge hit’ from I-70 closures
“Unprecedented” summer rains, mudslides and interstate closures have Colorado carriers digging themselves out of a hole.
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Telematics provider Azuga announces carbon offset program for fleet customers
Azuga customer fleets of all sizes, from delivery companies to over-the-road trucking operations, can buy into a new carbon offset program to help them make…
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SONAR sightings for Oct. 20: Dallas to LA, Chicago market, spot rates
Among Wednesday's notes: Market conditions softening in Dallas, volume index analysis in Chicago, shipper and carrier updates and more.
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FreightWaves Classics: Lockout at West Coast ports caused economic havoc in 2002
The 2002 lockout at West Coast ports backed up cargo ships. Read what happened and why in this FreightWaves Classics article.
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What does ‘containing a wildfire’ actually mean?
Crews have to “contain” wildfires before they can extinguish them. This installment of AskWaves explains why — and what “containment” means.
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Amazon, Ikea commit to zero-carbon shipping fuels by 2040
Several large retailers are pledging that in less than 20 years, they will ship goods across the ocean without emitting greenhouse gases. Some environmental groups…
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