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An RTL tractor-trailer. (Photo: Flickr/Rick McOmber)

Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves ClassicsFriday, February 19, 2021

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FreightWaves Haul of Fame: Transcontinental Refrigerated Lines

Transcontinental Refrigerated Lines did very well for more than 30 years – until it didn't. Read this carrier's story in FreightWaves Haul of Fame.

Online Haul of Fame

A Frozen Food Express tractor. (Craig Wendt Collection)

Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves ClassicsWednesday, January 13, 2021

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FreightWaves Haul of Fame: There’s no freezer burn at pioneer Frozen Food Express

Frozen Food Express serves a key niche in the trucking industry. Read its interesting history in this article.

Equipment

Alan AdlerMonday, October 12, 2020

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September trailer orders go bonkers at 52,000 units (Update)

Fleets placed 52,000 preliminary orders for new trailers in September, the third-highest month in history as pandemic-driven consumer goods demand continues unabated.

Finance

John Paul Hampstead, Director, Passport ResearchFriday, October 9, 2020

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SOAR, Network Transport merge into major reefer player

A specialized freight brokerage is backstopped by 425 reefer tractors.

Weather and Critical Events

Tractor-trailers and cars heading down desert highway with bright sun on the horizon.

Nick Austin, Director of Weather Analytics and Senior MeteorologistTuesday, August 11, 2020

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Heat wave to scorch Southwest freight markets (with forecast video)

Temperatures of 110 to nearly 120 degrees likely for several days.

Weather and Critical Events

Tractor-trailer heading down desert highway with bright sunshine across the sky.

Nick Austin, Director of Weather Analytics and Senior MeteorologistTuesday, July 28, 2020

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Heat wave building in Southwest freight markets (with forecast video)

Possible record-breaking heat coming to one of the nation’s highest-volume reefer markets.

Weather and Critical Events

Nick Austin, Director of Weather Analytics and Senior MeteorologistTuesday, July 21, 2020

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Excessive heat still scorching Eastern US (with forecast video)

It will feel like 100 to 110 degrees outside from the Carolinas to the mid-Atlantic, putting possible stress on drivers and their trucks.

Weather and Critical Events

Reefer tractor-trailer heading down desert highway.

Nick Austin, Director of Weather Analytics and Senior MeteorologistFriday, July 10, 2020

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Scorching heatwave to hit high-volume reefer market (with forecast video)

Temperatures over 110 degrees for several days to keep reefer drivers on their toes in the Southwest.

Logistics

Kayla MatthewsTuesday, February 18, 2020

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Six trends changing logistics in 2020

Logistics continues to adapt due to globalization and technological innovations. This article explores trends that may change logistics in 2020.

Weather and Critical Events

Tractor-trailer skidded off side of snowy Wisconsin road.

Nick Austin, Director of Weather Analytics and Senior MeteorologistMonday, February 17, 2020

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Snowstorm aiming at Midwest, Northeast freight markets (with forecast video)

Snow, frigid temperatures hitting markets with tight reefer capacity.