White Papers

More than 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions come from the freight industry — an industry whose overwhelming reliance on fossil fuels makes its progress toward net-zero emissions a heightened priority for transportation companies and regulatory bodies. Because environmentally sustainable options haven’t been readily available and industry buy-in is still fragmented, the path forward is […]

Trucking companies, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), brokers, shippers and members of the FreightTech community share their thoughts on produce shipping for the 2021 season.

For many fleets, building an effective training program is the difference between setting themselves up for long-term success and submitting to a slow decline. There are three proven strategies for coaching drivers and increasing retention any fleet can implement today. With these steps, your fleet can reduce turnover and build a culture of retention that […]

This report provides a rate review, forecast and outlook for shippers.

Understanding new trends in tolling in 2021, and how tolling will evolve into the future, is critical for most commercial fleets, especially those with large regional or national footprints. By learning more about tolling trends and evaluating the cost and benefits of using specific facilities, fleets can optimize operations, creating an overall positive impact on […]

With driver shortages dominating the news, you might be concerned to roll-out a new safety system like dashcams and video safety. However, there are many reasons that drivers accept – and advocate – for all fleets to install video safety to protect and reward drivers. Download the eBook to hear drivers’ stories and share with […]

This white paper explores the challenges presented by the RFP process.

Technology and digitization are creating a sea of change in the freight forwarding (FF) industry.

This Carrier Rate Report – presented in partnership with SkyBitz – is the first installment of a quarterly publication. This report provides a look back at 2020 and a forecast for the first quarter of 2021. Carrier survey results and SONAR data are included. Featured insights include: • 2020 Review and First-Quarter 2021 Freight Forecast […]

This case study outlines how MeMD’s telehealth solution met all objectives while delivering nearly $34,000 in savings.

The insights within this paper are curated by the market experts and backed by data from FreightWaves’ SONAR platform.

This white paper shares what happens when time-critical shipments are mismanaged or lost, and how to solve this devastating problem.

This white paper, brought to you by FreightWaves and Uptake, explores ways that data and technology can revolutionize your maintenance processes. Saving you time, money and protecting your drivers from harm.

The shipping business is tough. We could all use a tip, trick, and new set of tools to help us out. Here’s the 115 best websites, apps & FREE online resources every shipper needs to bookmark for 2021.

This white paper, brought to you by MeMD, explores how COVID-19 changed the healthcare landscape for good and which options trucking companies now have.

The following guidelines can be used to help you prepare, adapt, mitigate and recover from potential loss.

For this study, FreightWaves partnered with Redwood Logistics to assess the current state of the manufacturing industry.

FreightWaves teamed with Spireon to survey carriers about the impacts of trailer detention.

FreightWaves teamed with France-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider GEODIS to address the current pain points that small to midsize shippers in the retail and fast-moving consumer goods space face as they approach transportation management in the COVID-19 era.

2020 had promised to be an interesting year for the shipping industry. However, it has posed unprecedented challenges. This white paper from S&P Global Platts looks at those challenges and provides solutions.