economy
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Freightonomics podcast
Every day is a new day
Anthony and Zach discuss the swelling unemployment numbers as well as the plummeting freight volumes and what the endgame might look like for the COVID-19…
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News
Signs point to a more optimistic outlook for freight industry
Many indicators are pointing to a better 2020 than 2019 for the freight industry, but several challenges remain, including impacts from the coronavirus.
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FreightWaves Infographics
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What the Truck?!?
WTT?!? weekday: SONAR diesel fuel forecaster and more [with video]
We gear up into this frigid week with a wild ride of headlines and industry updates. First, some bad news: a fatal shooting at a…
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What the Truck?!?
WTT?!? weekday wrap: Australian fires, chain-reaction accidents, the latest economic data, and more [with video]
We kick off the week with headlines involving major trucking crashes in Pennsylvania and Indiana, the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse websites opening day struggles. Don’t…
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Economics
Commentary: 2020 forecast is for a slow start, strong finish
Market Expert Anthony Smith writes about the factors that will affect the U.S. economy in 2020 and what that willl mean for business.
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American Shipper
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American Shipper
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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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Energy
Commentary: What does the future look like for energy supply chains?
Brian Aoaeh writes about changes in the energy/fuel mix over the next 30 years in developed and developing economies.
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