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FATj and FreightWaves team up to visualize the driver shortage and what can be done to fix it.

Here’s a closer look at the difference between spot and contracted freight rates.

Logistics supply chains have delivered. More than 300 million vaccine doses have been distributed and administered.

A guide for truckers involved in an accident.

Japan is the top nation in fleet value despite China taking the lead in shipbuilding.

52% of adults in the U.S. plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, with $21.8 billion in projected sales in the name of love.

A look into the quantity of freight transported between North American borders last year.

Nationwide, Christmas tree sales this year were projected at around 18 million to 20 million but now are expected to clock in closer to 22 million.

The coronavirus pandemic created a traffic shift — from highways to the internet — as citizens shelter in place.

Shipping containers are known for their long-term durability — here’s a closer look.

Freight brokers connect cargo with its transportation — a career path with high pay and low education requirements.

A set of guidelines for the ethical freight broker.

Here’s a look at commercial seaports.

The rise of e-commerce demands additional fulfillment space. Here’s a look at the current scope of Amazon’s reign.

A comparison of U.S. annual inflation rates to Freightos daily shipping rates over the course of two years

Large truck sales are on the rebound after months of declining sales.

Women make up over 10% of over-the-road (OTR) truck drivers, a number predicted to continue rising.

Total traffic volume decreased by more than 16% in the first six months of 2020. Here’s a dive into regional traffic patterns.

The U.S. moved 11.84 billion tons of freight last year, a figure expected to increase 25% by 2045.

Engines don’t last forever. Here’s a look into the lifetime of a semi engine.

With the holidays around the corner, here is an overview of UPS, USPS, FedEx and Amazon shipping deadlines for a delivery date of Dec. 25.

Gasoline is priced based on octane levels, or resistance to combustion. Here’s an overview of how prices are determined.

The U.S. rail network comprises nearly 140,000 miles of track, broken into three main categories.

Pfizer is laying the logistics groundwork for what is considered the largest-ever vaccine distribution campaign.

Warehouse space in the U.S. is in high demand as e-commerce grows in popularity.

The C-1000 electric delivery van from Workhorse Group can travel 160 miles on a single charge.

Amazon has released its earnings from the third quarter of 2020. Here’s a quarterly comparison of net sales from 2019 to date.

The way a truck is loaded can increase the amount of goods that fit in a single load.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the transportation sector is back on the rise.

Orbiting space stations need the occasional cargo delivery.

2020’s Fortune 500 list is the 66th edition. Here are the transportation companies that made the list.

Here are a few apps in the transportation limelight this year.

For more information on improving your driver training with the Safe & Smart Driver Training Program, visit JJKeller.com/SafeAndSmart

A new supply chain is emerging. Here’s a dive into supply chain recovery and adaptation, pre- and post-COVID.

The top 20% of freight brokers generate at least 80% of sales and gross margin for any third-party logistics provider (3PL) or freight brokerage.

The FreightTech Award honors innovation and disruption within the freight industry.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates nearly 1 million U.S. truck drivers took to the road in 2019, and most are in it for the long haul.