Construction
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Freightonomics podcast
What drives trucking rates
Anthony and Zach explain the primary cost drivers of operating a trucking company and the market influences that drive the pricing volatility on both contracted…
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American Shipper Infographics
This Week’s Forecast February 17-21, 2020
Manufacturing outlook: The coming week will give some insights into the outlook for manufacturing activity in the Northeast region via the Empire State Manufacturing Index.…
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FreightWaves Infographics
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FreightWaves Infographics
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Freightonomics podcast
January is the Monday of the year
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…
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Energy
Volvo Trucks creates electric-powered construction concepts for Europe
Volvo Trucks is building on sales of electric trucks for urban transport in Europe with battery-electric concepts for construction and regional distribution.
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Chart of the Week
Housing starts to build hope for downtrodden freight market
The housing and construction sectors are showing signs of life, giving truckers a rare hint of optimism for the coming months.
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FreightWaves Infographics
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FreightWaves Infographics
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Canada
CEMEX bets on Canadian final-mile startup GoFor’s U.S. expansion
Venture capital arm of Mexican building materials company makes an undisclosed investment in Ottawa-based firm that focuses on last-minute deliveries in the construction industry.
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