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Freightonomics podcast
What drives trucking rates
Anthony and Zach explain the primary cost drivers of operating a trucking company and the market influences that drive the pricing volatility on both contracted…
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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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Freightonomics podcast
What is LTL?
Anthony and Zach break down the less-than-truckload sector and talk about its connection with truckload along with giving a quick update on the latest economic…
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Economics
Predicting the 2020 housing market
Market Expert Anthony Smith provides insight into the all-important housing market as 2020 gets underway.
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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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Economics
Sales surging but the retail apocalypse continues
Using data from FreightWaves SONAR, economist Ibrahiim Bayaan writes about the state of the U.S. retail market and what is ahead for this key sector.
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Economics
July Economic Roundup
The economic roundup summarizes recent developments in the macroeconomy as they relate to freight demand, and highlights key trends worth watching in the upcoming month.
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FreightWaves NOW
FreightWaves NOW: Maximizing operations against the wind
The bond-yield and new housing purchases down, but on we roll.
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Economics
Headwinds loom for trucking and construction
FreightWaves Market Expert Anthony Smith writes about the issues impacting the U.S. housing market. As important as these issues are, they have a ripple effect…
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Economics
June Economic Roundup
The monthly economic roundup summarizes key results in the economy over the past month and highlights trends worth watching
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