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This week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 30 (Shippers) Last week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 35 (Shippers) Three-month DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index Outlook: 45 (Shippers) The DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index uses the analytics and data contained in FreightWaves SONAR to analyze the market and estimate the negotiating power […]

Anthony and Zach break down the less-than-truckload sector and talk about its connection with truckload along with giving a quick update on the latest economic and freight market trends.

Reefer volumes have broken out this winter as dry van demand fades. Does this mean the sector is in for a strong recovery in 2020?

The latest features in SONAR make it easier to navigate.

Despite strong economic data in favor of the carriers, flat volumes and loosening capacity garners a power grab by the shippers.

Anthony, Zach, and special guest Kyle Lintner from K-Ratio discuss how the freight market is disconnected from the general economy; are we truly out of a freight recession; and how Freight Futures work.

The latest features in SONAR 5.0 make it the most future-focused version to date.

New fleet growth is slowing while used truck prices collapse. Is this the first sign of contracting trucking capacity?

Outbound volumes and rejections were horizontal this week. Target’s poor earnings are not enough for us to believe the retail sector is in danger of a slowdown, but it is slightly alarming.

Zach and Anthony discuss the characteristics of the California freight market, the unintended consequences from regulations and the economic impacts from them.

California’s AB5 has caused significant disruption prior to the planned enforcement period. Has there been a measurable impact to the supply of carriers in the state?

The latest features in SONAR 5.0 make it the most future-focused version to date.

In the second DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index of 2020, the shippers gain power for the first time in 7 weeks. Look for the shippers to continue gaining power for the next few weeks.

Zach and Anthony discuss why January is so difficult to manage and why this one may be different for trucking; FMCSA and AB5 hangups; and give a economic and market update as well as projections.

Insurance premiums are a growing concern in the trucking industry, even as statistics show reduced incidents. What is driving the soaring insurance costs?

Peak season is wrapping up after bringing the carriers something to cheer for after dismal 2019.

Lead times fell throughout 2019 as shippers became accustomed to excessive capacity.

Tender rejects have now risen 170% since Nov. 1, 2019.

The waterfall theory of freight governs how freight will be routed

SONAR has become the leading analytics and forecasting platform for the freight market, giving users the ability to forecast dry van, reefer, and flatbed market rates and demand.