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TriumphPay and Highway join forces to create an exclusive algorithm that will combat double brokering.

Volvo recently announced its plan to construct an electric charging corridor in California.

A recent report shows how far the transportation industry remains from the net-zero goal.

Many argue that the disposal of electric vehicles’ lithium-ion batteries after maximizing their use could potentially be just as harmful to the environment as carbon emissions.

According to a recent Bloomberg article, electric vehicles are taking off even faster than expected and “are eating into the transportation system and taking bigger bites every year.”

With a federal judge recently invalidating leases to drill for oil and gas in the Gulf of Mexico, now is a great time for shippers and carriers to shift focus toward network and route efficiency in order to reduce the amount of empty miles and unnecessary fuel usage.

The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced it will use roughly $3.5 billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to invest in air carbon capture projects.

Convoy helped bring sustainability issues to the forefront at FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event last week in Rogers, Arkansas.

Experts believe the FHA pledge amount is far below the total funds needed.

FreightWaves hosted its second annual Net-Zero Carbon Summit, sponsored by Convoy, on Friday.

Convoy is preparing for FreightWaves’ second annual Net-Zero Carbon Summit, taking place Friday, April 22.

The trucking industry will not be exempt from extreme weather impacts.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres last week addressed the importance of doing more to decrease greenhouse gas emissions.

The Securities Exchange Commission, in a 3-to-1 vote, has given initial approval of a rule that would require all public companies to report on the climate-related impact of their businesses.

Convoy has released its Q1 2022 Carrier Sustainability Survey in conjunction with this week’s Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS). 

In partnership, FreightWaves and Convoy recently released a report on the awareness and impact of empty miles.

According to the most recent U.N. climate change report, the impacts of global warming are becoming more widespread and severe across the world.

Decreasing turnover rates and making companies more efficient requires job transparency to pull in the right people and maintaining a constant state of innovation to attract more people.

Expanding highways can come with a variety of other unintended consequences, too, such as congestion off of highways in nearby cities, as well as air pollution.

The European Union announced this month that it will begin to label some nuclear power and natural gas plants, under certain conditions, as sustainable investments or “transitional green energy sources.”

Sustainability leaders like Convoy are advocating for the freight industry to focus its attention on working to decrease carbon emissions and eliminate waste.

These days, seasonality has become nothing short of unpredictable. 

Clean air regulators have to play the long game with short-term updates, the latest of which comes from New Jersey. 

Marketing and sustainability go hand in hand in the success of any organization, and the balance of the two in the media can widely affect the perception of the organization.

Reducing empty miles will have a bigger impact on reducing carbon footprint compared to electrification and alternative fuels until 2034.

It’s these kinds of advances that will push the industry toward complete visibility and decarbonization.

During an initial trial of Convoy’s technology, CHEP was able to reduce empty miles by 50%.

“You’re not only reducing empty miles to reduce carbon emission waste, but you can also reduce wasted dollars,” said Wong.

Women In Trucking CEO Ellen Voie promotes Accelerate conference this week in Dallas from Nov. 7 – 9.

Convoy’s interview series features insights from companies like Ikea, MGM Resorts, Flex and Cigna.

In nearly 20 years of operation, SmartWay has saved 336 million barrels of oil, $44.8 billion in fuel costs and 143 million metric tons of carbon dioxide.

Brandon Buckley joins FreightWaves NOW to explain how fleets can prioritize safety without causing turnover.

Minority and veteran-owned small trucking company Gurley All Freight discusses how Convoy helped her business.

“We’re offering a $50 incentive to certified diverse carriers for every load that they haul with us,” said Jennifer Wong.

Earlier this month, Convoy announced its participation in the United Nations Global Compact ⁠— the world’s largest voluntary corporate sustainability initiative, boasting 12,000 participants strategically aligning operations with shared values in human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption. In an interview with FreightWaves’ Danny Gomez, Jennifer Wong, director of sustainability at Convoy, said that while […]

“Where we will see increased regulation and scrutiny will happen not at the fleet operator level but will happen at the OEM level,” said Cole.

“The small carrier is here to stay,” says Goodale.

On today’s FreightWaves Now, Zach Strickland examines demand keeping capacity tight in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet. Then, Andrew Cox and Anthony Smith discuss this week’s DHL Supply Chain Power Pricing Index.

On today’s FreightWaves NOW, Zach Strickland takes a look at capacity tightening in the Rockies in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, and Anthony Smith examines the overview of new orders and retail sales in the Shipper Update.

On today’s FreightWaves NOW, Zach Strickland takes a look at the Houston capacity tightening the freight surge in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, and Anthony Smith takes a look at the manufacturing and construction outlook going in to 2021 in the Shipper Update.

On today’s FreightWaves NOW, Zach Strickland examines the markets stabilizing after the holidays in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, and Michael Vincent discusses shippers coming back online in the Shipper Update.

On today’s FreightWaves Now, Michael Vincent discusses what to expect for January in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet.

On today’s FreightWaves NOW, Zach Strickland discuses capacity returning to Southern California in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet then Anthony Smith and Andrew Cox talk about economic indicators giving warning signs in the DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index.

On today’s FreightWaves NOW, Zach Strickland the effects of the Northeast snowstorm on the freight market in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet then Anthony Smith takes a look at job openings and manufacturing updates in the Shipper Update.

On today’s FreightWaves NOW, Zach Strickland discusses rejection rates in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet and then Michael Vincent talks about volatile holiday markets in the Shipper Update.

On today’s FreightWaves NOW, Zach Strickland discusses reefer demand falling in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet.

On today’s FreightWaves NOW, Zach Strickland discusses freight volumes continuing to be high in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, and Micheal Vincent talks about what areas have volatility in the freight market during the Shipper Update.

On today’s FreightWaves NOW, Michael Vincent discusses the impact of the holiday season on the freight market in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, and Anthony Smith talks about manufacturing shifting back into expectations in the Shipper Update.

On today’s FreightWaves NOW, Zach Strickland discusses capacity loosening across the south in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet.

On today’s FreightWaves NOW, Zach Strickland discusses East Coast remaining active after Thanksgiving in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet and Michael Vincent talks about continued upward pressure on rates.

On today’s FreightWaves NOW, Zach Strickland discusses loosening capacity in the Atlanta market after the holiday surge in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet and Anthony Smith gives an update on new orders and the housing market.

Zach Strickland discusses another all-time high for reefer rejection rates in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet and Andrew Cox discusses industrial production and retail sales with Anthony Smith in the Shipper Update.

On today’s FreightWaves NOW, Zach Strickland discusses freight shifting east on the Carrier Update.

On today’s FreightWaves NOW, Michael Vincent discusses tightened capacity due to the holiday season in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet and Anthony Smith gives an update on housing and construction in the Shipper Update.

On today’s FreightWaves NOW, Zach Strickland discusses reefer rejection rates hitting another all-time high in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet and Anthony Smith looks at industrial production and retail sales in the Shipper Update.

Zach Strickland highlights another rise in rejections across the U.S. in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet and Michael Vincent discusses holiday season volatility in the Shipper Update.

Michael Vincent identifies Holiday Season trends in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet and Anthony Smith delivers a manufacturing update in the Shipper Update.

On today’s FreightWaves NOW, Zach Strickland discusses rejections heading into the month of November in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet.

[vimeo-autoplay video-id=”472233270″] Michael Vincent talks on volatility in load rejections and headhaul in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet. Anthony Smith discusses housing updates and consumer conditions in the Shipper Update.

Zach Strickland examines a bounce back in rejection rates after a 10-day drop in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, and Andrew Cox discusses the most recent quarterly shipper survey in the Shipper Update.

Zach Strickland takes a look at the attention the large markets are getting in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet. Andrew Cox and Anthony Smith discuss stagnate indices and carriers being dominant in the DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Michael Vincent talks about length of Haul and rates on the rise, and Anthony Smith discusses the latest data from the Logistics Managers’ Index.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland talks about disruptions caused by the latest hurricane to hit the gulf, and Andrew Cox discusses consumer spending in the DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index.

Zach Strickland looks at the long-haul freight boom making markets tight in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet. Meanwhile, Anthony Smith and Andrew Cox discuss consumer confidence in the Shipper Update.

Zach Strickland brings you the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet. Meanwhile, Michael Vincent looks at the outbound/inbound market ripple effect in the Shipper Update.

Zach Strickland talks about volumes heading into the fourth quarter. Vincent discusses tighter capacity during the peak season.

Zach Strickland talks about capacity on the coasts in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, and Anthony Smith gives a macro update for shippers.

Zach Strickland examines an increase in rejection rates in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet and Kevin Hill discusses an all-time high in pricing power for the Carriers in the DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index Update.

On today’s FreightWaves NOW, Zach Strickland discusses van and reefer capacity diverging on the Carrier Update presented by Powerfleet.

Zach Strickland discusses tightening reefer markets in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, and Michael Vincent talks to shippers.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland explains how the U.S. could be vulnerable, and in the DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index, Kevin Hill talks with Anthony Smith about rates.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland explains how the West shows signs of stabilizing, and in the Broker Update, Michael Vincent goes into detail about what hurdles we are going to be facing.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland explains how the Southeast driving national rejections higher, and in the Shipper Update, Andrew Cox talks with Anthony Smith about consumer confidence.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland notes that volumes are still on the rise, and in the Shipper Update, Anthony Smith goes into detail about durable goods.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland notes a decrease in tender rejections, and in the Rail and Intermodal Update, Mike Baudendistel talks with Anthony Smith about long-haul capacity.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland explains how the hurricane is affecting freight, and in the DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index, Andrew Cox talks with Anthony Smith about lumber prices soaring.

Zach Strickland examines the Gulf freight markets in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, and in the Rail and Intermodal Update, Mike Baudendistel and Anthony Smith discusses import volume surging as peak season comes early.

Zach Strickland examines a continuing rise in freight volumes in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet and Andrew Cox discusses a power shift to the carriers with Anthony Smith in the DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index Update.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland notes week-over-week change, and in the Rail and Intermodal Update, Mike Baudendistel talks with Anthony Smith about the tight truck market.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland explains what is going on on the West Coast, and in the DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index, Andrew Cox talks with Anthony Smith about carries losing ground.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland notes that reefer rejections are continuing to go down, and in the Shipper Update, Anthony Smith talks about job openings throughout the economy.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland explains which markets to keep an eye out for, and in the Rail and Intermodal Update, Mike Baudendistel talks with Anthony Smith about intermodal volumes.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland notices a trend in the tender rejection rates, and in the Shipper Update, Andrew Cox talks with Anthony Smith about motor vehicle sales.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland talks about capacity increasing in Los Angeles, and in the Rail and Intermodal Update, Mike Baudendistel and Anthony Smith discuss trailer-on-flatcar volumes outperforming other sectors.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland thinks that we may see some sustainability in the market, and in the DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index, Andrew Cox talks with Anthony Smith about how consumers are filling the service gap.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland talks about the outbound tender rejection rate for this year pushing through the 2018 calendar year, and in the Shipper Update, Andrew Cox talks with Anthony Smith about consumer sentiment.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Kevin Hill joins today’s episode and discusses Isaias’ rampage on the East Coast, and in the Shipper Update, Anthony Smith goes into detail about manufacturing.

Michael Vincent steps in for Zach this week and looks at Hurricane Isaias disrupting the East Coast markets. Then Anthony Smith and Mike Baudendistel discuss KCS shares surge on news of potential takeover.

Zach Strickland showcases a 2020 high for rejection rates before diving into the Jacksonville, FL, market in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet and Kevin Hill discusses an all time high for carrier pricing power with Anthony Smith in the DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index update.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland notes that capacity is tightening along the coasts, and in the Shipper Update, Anthony Smith looks at GDP and the latest jobless claims.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland notes that reefer volumes are looking strong, and in the Rail and Intermodal Update, Mike Baudendistel talks with Anthony Smith about the demand out West

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland points out that spot market activity is still elevated, and in the Shipper Update, Andrew Cox talks with Anthony Smith about durable goods’ rebound.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland shows upward trends in July as volumes continue to expand, and in the Shipper Update, Mike Baudendistel talks with Anthony Smith about shipment speed taking priority over cost.

Zack Strickland discusses tightening capacity in the Joliet, Illinois, and Ontario, California, markets in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Luke Falasca examines outbound volume in the Ontario, California, market in the Broker Update, and Andrew Cox discusses a power shift to the carriers with Anthony Smith in the DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index […]

Zach Strickland examines strong national freight volumes in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Luke Falasca discusses an upcoming softening in the reefer market, and Mike Baudendistel discusses rail performance in the second quarter with Anthony Smith in the Rail and Intermodal Update.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland explains that the tender volume index continues to increase, and in the Shipper Update, Andrew Cox talks with Anthony Smith about retail sales.

“Carriers without existing loads entering these markets should be able to find loads with relative ease on the spot market this week.”

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland explains why capacity remains tight, and in the Shipper Update, Andrew Cox talks with Anthony Smith about an increase in New York.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland points out that tender rejection rates are going up in the Southwest, and in the Rail and Intermodal Update, Mike Baudendistel talks with Anthony Smith about recovery.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland reports that Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, tightens back up, and in the Shipper Update, Andrew Cox explains that small businesses are rebounding.