White Papers

Understanding cost modelling and use cases

The sudden shock of the pandemic quickly exposed weak points in supply chains both large and small in nearly every industry. Though facing an enormous challenge, transportation and logistics providers knew that the show must go on as freight demands changed rapidly. FreightWaves, the leading source for navigating the freight markets, partnered with Locus, a […]

FreightWaves teamed up with FreightPOP for this white paper to discuss the benefits of visibility.

The freight markets have experienced unprecedented levels of stress over the past two years. With the exception of an unstable period during the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in early 2020, increasing demand and surging e-commerce sales have kept capacity suppressed. The ongoing driver shortage and manufacturing constraints surrounding new truck orders have exacerbated this […]

FreightWaves partnered with BlueGrace Logistics to survey shippers about their capacity strategies in the current market.

This report provides a review of truckload capacity, demand and rates for the first half of 2021.

A dedicated fleet gives you the tools needed to meet industry challenges, increase reliability, and focus on your core business.

This white paper shares the importance of visibility technology in enabling your resources to do more with their time.

Logistics companies identify room for improvement in supply chain visibility solutions

This Freight Broker Outlook Report- presented in partnership with TAI TMS- is the first installment of a quarterly publication. This report reviews the first half of 2021 and a forecast for the remainder of the year. Freight broker survey results and SONAR data are included. Feature insights include:• 2021 review of the trucking freight market• […]

A resurgent economy – paired with the uncertainty of a yo-yoing pandemic – has taken its toll on companies across the logistics industry. Shifting consumer behavior over the past 18 months has caused historically high demand in some sectors and unprecedented dips in others, leading to roller-coaster rates and widespread capacity disruptions. Learn how to […]

Get the Fourth Installment in the Series: Global Price Management

Technology is how companies effectively manage their transportation operations. Investing in a TMS (Transportation Management System), the heart of your operations, can lead to many benefits like: Creating efficiencies Improving supplier and partner relationships Enhancing decision making Driving innovation And more A TMS provides solutions to a trucking company’s pain points and creatively supports human […]

How do you avoid frustrating your truck drivers and upsetting customers? For trucking fleets, the secret may be selecting the right ELD provider: one that offers reliable uptime, is easy to use and optimizes end-to-end operations. Complete the form below to access these insights today!

Discover the strategies that top performers are leveraging to capitalize on opportunities.

The sheer size and scope of the global transportation market have created the need for specialization even in enterprise-level software suites addressing diverse requirements groupings. A “one size fits all” approach to transportation does not work and executives and managers must be cognizant when applying systems to their transportation strategy.  This guide focuses on definitions, key […]

Having the right fleet for your business can give you an advantage over the competition and lower transportation costs.

How to Prevent Costly Delays

FreightWaves partnered with real-time visibility provider Tive to determine how different industry players have adapted to the increased demand for visibility.

While companies are expected to increase tech spending, not every solution is being utilized to its full potential.