Elizabeth Simpkins, National Underwriting Officer for Inland Marine Specialized Risk for Travelers Insurance, sat down with FreightWaves’ Timothy Dooner on the March 31 episode of What the Truck?!? to discuss the rising success of women in trucking and what factors have led to this trend.
Meet Bubba, the AI-powered voice assistant designed specifically for drivers. Bubba finds loads, negotiates rates, vets brokers and manages documents while protecting drivers’ profits and time. After decades of everyone but drivers using AI, Bubba finally brings real-world driver-first solutions that let you stay focused on the road while maximizing your margins. Learn why Bubba might just be the smartest, toughest, “Say no to Cheap Freight” dispatcher you’ll ever have.
In this edition: UPS has another health care acquisition, FreezePak grows again and frozen pizza as an economic indicator.
In this edition: Breaking down the “Chain Reaction 2024” report; a new facility for Grip; and a GLP-1-friendly ice cream makes its debut.
Daimler Truck North America is delivering its latest flagship on-highway trucks to the autonomous testing fleet of Torc Robotics, a subsidiary of Daimler Truck. The trucks are based on the recently unveiled fifth-generation Freightliner Cascadia.
Key strategies for combating fraud involve certificates of insurance for supply chain partners.
Capacity management and transaction AI are two ways that Parade is helping brokers streamline carrier sales and daily operations.
With the technology and knowledge available today, there’s no excuse for not taking decisive action against distracted driving
In this edition: Health care sector sees massive investment from small-parcel carriers, a new cold storage acquisition and a disruption in the ice pop space.
Tesla Semi deliveries delayed again The long-awaited debut of the Tesla Semi is running late, according to Electrek, which obtained a letter from Ryder to California’s Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC). The letter is part of a 28-month contract extension request with MSRC, which awarded Ryder funding to deploy Tesla Semis and […]
In this edition: Pharma world catches a short-term break, and frozen pizza combos get a trend forecast.
While businesses continue to play a role in setting trends, consumers are now the driving force behind product demand.
Choosing the right TMS platform is not just a matter of convenience; it’s a strategic decision that can significantly impact a trucking company’s bottom line.
Haley Evans, senior vice president of client delivery for TriumphPay, sat down with FreightWaves’ Timothy Dooner on the What the Truck?!? Podcast to discuss what kinds of automation and simplification TriumphPay is using to further expand the limits of payment optimization.
For small and midsized shippers and brokers, the best LTL rates often require buying power that’s out of reach. By equipping the supply chain with an easy-to-use, integration-friendly TMS and freight marketplace, Logistically is making it easier for shipping operations of all sizes to compete.
Dhruv Gupta, CEO of Drumkit, discusses the advantages of AI automation and how streamlined workflows allow companies to boost sales and improve customer service.
In this edition: A book review for “Sell With a Story,” and FedEx freight moves spinoff forward
There are steps trucking companies can take to safeguard their operations despite outside unpredictability.
David Bell, founder and CEO of CloneOps.ai, discusses the advantages of its new AI-driven voice agents and how streamlined call center workflows allow companies to expand in sales and customer service.
In this edition: What the “DHL Trade Atlas 2025” report forecasts, and the unofficial start to produce season has arrived.
