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Forward Air’s new comp plan addresses obstacles in congested markets
Asset-light trucking and logistics provider Forward Air’s new pay plan incentivizes operators to haul into the country’s more challenging markets.
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“As I See It” from the Trucking Activist – Scarce commodity
As we discuss ways to improve the sales relationship between carrier and shipper, the term “commodity” always comes up. Most carriers feel being a commodity…
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Freight continues to flow in, capacity does not
Freight shipments continue to break records with little signs of slowing. The year-over-year comparisons get tougher in the back half of 2021 but the current…
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J.B. Hunt sees elevated demand through at least Q1
Management from J.B. Hunt sees the current inventory replenishment cycle sustaining a high freight demand environment through the first quarter of 2021.
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The Daily Dash: $411 million nuclear verdict; holiday shipping delays
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, a Florida jury awards a plaintiff $411 million in the latest nuclear verdict. Plus, a lack of freight…
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Trucking to see ‘more of the same,’ says Ryder’s Belter (with video)
FreightWaves Chief Strategy Officer JT Engstrom chats surface transportation outlook with Ryder’s head of transportation management at The Future of Logistics Real Estate summit.
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“As I See It” from the Trucking Activist – Epic truck scarcity
While servicing an economy that still does not have hospitality, schools, or entertainment venues open, the trucking supply is under siege.
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Landstar joins rising tide and raises guidance
Landstar System raises earnings outlook on higher truck volumes and pricing improvements. New third-quarter expectations are 25% higher than the midpoint of the previous guidance…
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Analysts continue to raise the bar for trucking companies
Deutsche Bank’s Amit Mehrotra becomes increasingly bullish on the future of trucking. The analyst is forecasting earnings growth at the publicly traded carriers much higher…
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Daseke shares up 20%; restructuring progress seen in Q2 report
Shares of Daseke surge 20% as the company’s overhaul appears to be ahead of schedule. Second quarter results were better than expectations.
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