Freight

Prescription subscription: Amazon delivers with RxPass

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Boeing 747: By the Numbers

Truckers’ positive drug tests up 18% in 2022

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Carriers make good on drivers’ on- and off-the-road preferences

Michigan trucking company auctioning equipment after 50 years

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Just as Amazon Prime Air drone delivery was beginning to gain momentum, the service was hit with another setback.

Cardboard boxes are a humble but key indicator. Manufacturers are quickly halting output of this good in a spooky sign for the economy.

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Tesla could soon begin production of its long-awaited Cybertruck at it plants in Austin, Texas.

Trailer manufacturers posted 57,300 orders in December, the second-highest monthly intake since ACT Research began tracking in 1996.

Mexico breaks record for cargo vehicle production, exports

How big are the world’s largest ocean container ships?

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The latest gig economy statistics tell us that times aren’t just changing — they’ve already changed.

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Electric Vehicle Battery Pack Costs in 2022 Are Nearly 90% Lower than in 2008

Declines expected after reaching multiyear highs in the first half of 2022.

Majority of gig workers say they are done with traditional employment

Mexico averaged 39 cargo thefts a day in November

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NFI hosts Girl Scout trucking event

Inside this edition: FTC proposes to ban noncompetes; the nonshortage shortage of medicine; and Estes moves to hand down the family business. 

Freight railroads face fierce competition

Amazon CEO confirms company is cutting over 18,000 jobs

Inside this edition: Nearshoring to Mexico on the rise; Canada comes out on top again; Not your average Super 8-K makes headlines.

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U.S. retail gasoline prices rose in summer but ended 2022 lower than start of year.

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DoorDash launches Package Pickup for returns

Planned Battery Plant Capacity in North America by 2030

Inside this edition: Money can’t fix a people problem; FMCSA announces new oversight plan; and Forward Air adds to its family.

The largest trucking companies that went bankrupt in 2022 freight recession

The most-read FreightWaves stories of 2022

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This year, FreightWaves Classics took a look back at some of history’s most interesting stories in freight, logistics and supply chains. These are the articles that readers found most engaging.

Q4 Market Update and Outlook: Highlights from Uber Freight’s Q4 Market Update Report

Is the US ready for more arctic shipping?

2022 Brake Safety Week Results

Economy improvements in low-MPG vehicles yield the greatest savings

A few weeks ago, First Star announced its newest addition to its aggressive five-year growth plan, specifically for experienced freight broker agents. The company calls it a “90 for 90” promotion, 90% commission for 90 days.

Hardy Brothers Trucking delivers U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree.

Dash cams — Your fleet guardians

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US Freight Railroads are the Best Rail Network Since the Staggers Act of 1980

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Amazon launches driver tipping feature

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Petroleum and natural gas formation

VSA Releases 2022 Operation Safe Driver Week Results

Myth vs. The Real Deal – Seat belt safety

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More ethanol was blended into U.S. gasoline last summer than ever before

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Why the Tesla Semi isn’t yet ready for commercial prime time

J.B. Hunt gives $55K back to classrooms

2022 FreightWaves SONAR Wrapped

Winter driving preparations

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Physical Stores Regain Ground Amid Broader Holiday Trend

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What to do in a winter emergency

The Case for Vehicle Tracking

Share the road safely this winter

Building a supply chain roadmap in the face of a downturn

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pede launches on-demand delivery of keys, cellphones, wallets and more

NYC proposes $24 minimum wage for app-based delivery drivers

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Seat Belt Usage Awareness

Planned Amazon layoffs could hamper e-commerce, logistics

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Uber gets in holiday spirit

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Strong demand for diesel leads to high prices and tight inventories going into winter

The transportation industry experienced a freight frenzy like no other last year. Following one of the most disruptive years in economic history, 2021 proved to be the rebound that the industry was hoping for as markets began to reopen with unprecedented goods demand and as COVID-19- related restrictions began to expire. The resumption of consumer […]

Key Comparisons: Amazon vs Walmart

Electric Vehicle Charging Corridor Miles by State

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Holiday retail sales to climb 6% to 8%, NRF says

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2023 GRI: UPS & FedEx General Rate Increases

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Ukraine Crisis Expected to Speed Up Shift to Renewables

Rethink B2B integration with Cleo Integration Cloud

Alternative delivery methods to avoid package theft

The Future of Autonomous Trucks in Freight

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NOAA’s US winter outlook

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Retailers’ cheapest option for returns is also shoppers’ favorite

Texas border checkpoint receives $165M to speed up inspections

Mexico approves ending daylight saving time

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10 longest railway networks

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