uShip, the online logistics and freight marketplace provider, announced July 25 that Mike Williams has stepped down as chief executive officer and board member. The Austin, Texas-based company also announced that chief technology officer (CTO) Kris Lamb will replace Williams as CEO. Lamb has been with uShip since December 2017, when he was hired as […]
Information related to the national load tender volumes for the last full week of July comes from FreightWaves SONAR.
Michigan State University and the FreightWaves Freight Intel Group have developed research on spot market freight. Read about that research here.
Trans-border freight totaled $107.2 billion in March, with trucks moving 63 percent of all freight by value with United States trading partners Canada and Mexico, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). Trucks carried $67.4 billion of United States freight in March 2019, compared to $66.5 billion […]
Big things are happening right now in the world of freight. You might be wondering how you can position yourself to keep your fleets running, where you can find available freight, or maybe you’re just curious about how to use data to navigate the ever-changing industry. No matter your question, FreightWaves has you covered. Join […]
Cathy Morrow Roberson explains what makes Miami International Airport (MIA) special, and what the airport, airlines and air cargo companies are doing at that particular facility to facilitate cargo. Learn more about MIA in this article.
The Indian freight industry struggles with issues that most of the developing countries suffer with – like high fuel prices, inadequate infrastructure, lethargic governance, stifled technology adoption, and a general inefficiency in hauling equipment.
Freight.Tech Waves InnovationLab is tailor made to provide early-stage startups a high impact and concentrated exposure about the knowledge, network, and funding source.
Fleets that run without an ELD could get into a lot of trouble with the inspectors, insurance companies, and customers, who can access the CSA data with regard to crash incidents and violation details.
The CVSA roadcheck is in full swing now, with the hours of service and the presence of an e-logging device on the deck coming under scrutiny by the DOT officials.
Uber Freight has introduced a new tool called “fleet mode” that helps small fleet owners to manage all their drivers under a single account on the app.
California is introducing digital license plates that can relay real-time location information to a cloud server and has the ability to display ads and emergency information to motorists while on the road.
For widespread data openness and implementation, it is essential to develop data standards that are mindful of the collective interests of all the stakeholders in the freight industry.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a data privacy law coming into force in Europe, that addresses the export of personal data outside the EU and EEA – putting businesses that process personal data of EU citizens in a sticky situation.
ATA’s Truck Tonnage Index has risen by 2.2% this month after a minor dip in March, and is 9.5% higher year-on-year, indicating a surging freight market.
Vnomics is changing the way fleets look at fuel efficiency by leveraging connected sensors, machine learning, and data modeling to automatically deliver actionable and meaningful insights on fuel efficiency.
Unemployment rate across the U.S. has fallen below 4% and is creating problems for recruiting and retaining skilled labor in the logistics industry.
Shipa Freight, a spinoff from Agility, has created a platform that makes it easier for SMEs to book air and ocean freight online.
Brokerage firms struggle with finding carriers for loads and real visibility in the industry is still a concern. Trucker Tools is providing a solution to this predicament through its Smart Capacity feature.
Gil Perez, Senior VP at SAP discussed the impact of blockchain in the transportation and logistics industry and the need of consortiums to expedite adoption.
