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Check call: Making those trailer moves
Requirements from the carrier point of view, Suez Canal tolls get a hike, and it’s time to renegotiate the West Coast Longshore and Warehouse Union…
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Daily Infographic: Why are refrigerated trucks so important in the supply chain?
Refrigerated trucks, or reefer trucks as they are known in the trucking industry, play a vital role in the supply chain.
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From ice cream delivery to pharmaceutical transport, reefers wear many hats
Driving long-haul reefer trucks can be challenging, according to message boards and trucking forums.
Read More » - FreightWaves Classics
FreightWaves Classics: Refrigeration helped railroads move fresh food nationwide (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this FreightWaves Classics article, the profile of refrigerated railcars continues.
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FreightWaves Classics: Refrigeration helped railroads move fresh food nationwide (Part 1)
In Part 1 of this FreightWaves Classics article, refrigerator railcars are invented and used to ship meat, fruit, vegetables and other commodities.
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’Tis the season: Harvest haulers stress an already tight market
Investments in cold chain visibility and control solutions help ensure the integrity of the cargo and efficient capacity use when capacity is scarce.
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Wabash National bets big on dry vans, increases capacity by 20%
As Wabash National streamlines its business, the trailer manufacturer will convert reefer capacity to add 10,000 dry vans in 2023.
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Calm before the storm: Muted June trailer orders conceal coming boom
Look behind soft June trailer orders for the real story of what’s happening in a constrained equipment market.
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White Paper: Produce Season Outlook Keeps Industry on its Feet
Trucking companies, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), brokers, shippers and members of the FreightTech community share their thoughts on produce shipping for the 2021 season.
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FreightWaves Haul of Fame: Watkins Motor Lines grew for decades
Watkins Motor Lines grew from a single truck to a major carrier. Much of the carrier was sold to FedEx; other parts survived for a…
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