Check Call: The 2025 crystal ball
In this edition: Predictions for 2025, and import fees rise for Asia in Mexico.
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In this edition: Predictions for 2025, and import fees rise for Asia in Mexico.
In this edition: SeaCube and GreenSee end the year with a collaboration, and the NX group and Tive partner for tracking.
Like numerous SPAC-backed transportation startups, Hyzon Motors has run out of money and plans to shut down.
Recent trailer data released by ACT Research and FTR Transportation Intelligence showed net trailer orders improving compared to October but below seasonal expectations.
FreightWaves reviews the most read fraud fiascos from the past year
Shaun Lezer, CDL driver with In-N-Out Burger, shares what motivated him to make some critical decisions to improve his health, and discusses the importance of taking small steps in the right direction.
New policy could accelerate nearshoring trend.
In this edition: Returns season is around the corner and the logistics of Christmas trees.
In this edition: The logistics behind Christmas trees, changes to import inspections, and the frozen food competition heats up.
Now on demand on A Very WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Christmas Dooner is joined by Craig Fuller; Matt McLelland; Jason Johnson; Rikki; Tom Curee; Jamie Hagen
This week: Double brokers grab $1M in toys and porch pirates have a dance off
Reverse stock splits offer an immediate – if artificial – benefit to companies struggling with low stock prices. But they rarely work out long term.
Viahart President Molson Hart spoke on the Bring it Home podcast with co-hosts Craig Fuller, founder and CEO of Firecrown Media, and JP Hampstead, strategic analyst at Firecrown, about why he decided to bring some production back to U.S. shores for his toy company.
Inside the final WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter of the year: your top episodes ’24
Nick Darman, founder and CEO of Alvys, discusses his entrepreneurial journey into trucking and what it took to create a world-class transportation management system and help fleets maximize efficiency and utilization.
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s recent fleet fuel study highlighted truck fuel economy gains of 7.77 mpg compared to the national average of 6.9 mpg in 2023.
Zach Jecklin of Echo Global Logistics discusses the importance of providing good service through difficult freight markets, Echo’s strategy to leverage AI and how technology can help maintain relationships without eliminating human oversight.
Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Ryan Petersen; Andrei Hippix
Tender rejection rate rises as holidays approach The tender rejection rate has risen steadily since early October despite tender volume declining. That implies that capacity is leaving the market, which is leading to a tighter freight market. (Chart: SONAR) Both truckload spot rates and tender rejection rates are indicating that the freight market is tightening. […]
Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: trucking rates hit two-year highs; tariffs spook shippers and consumers; Houthi conferences; and more.