trucking capacity
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Chart of the Week
Carriers purchasing trailers over tractors during booming freight market
Carriers are investing in new trailers over tractors during the most recent freight boom. What does this mean for capacity in the future?
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Freightonomics podcast
Freightonomics: Prime Days ahead (with video)
Zach and Anthony cover the latest in the logistics industry with special guest, Zac Rogers Apple Podcast Spotify Sticher Watch the video
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News
Some new drivers will see $7,500 bonuses at YRC Freight, New Penn and Holland
Teamsters and YRC Worldwide agree to implement $7,500 hiring bonuses to new drivers. YRC will select the regions for the new bonus pay but the…
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Technology
Telematics keeps smaller carriers competitive for peak season
The technology needs to be modular, meaning you can pick and choose how you want to instrument your fleet.
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Chart of the Week
Long-haul freight boom leads to pre-peak capacity crunch
Freight volumes are not the only thing putting pressure on capacity.
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Chart of the Week
Will we see double-digit rate increases in transportation in 2021?
Trucking spot rates are averaging well over what they were a year ago implying many shippers will see rates increase next year. How much will…
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Freightonomics podcast
Freightonomics: Many mini-bids (with video)
Zach and Anthony discuss the mini-bid trend and the economic uncertainty going into 2021. Presented by Amazon Freight. Amazon Freight Apple Podcast Spotify Sticher Watch…
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Freightonomics podcast
Could driver recruitment issues keep trucking rates elevated?
Anthony and Zach talk about driver retention and recruitment issues and how they will contribute to keeping the spot market for trucking active through the…
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Freightonomics podcast
Freightonomics: Leading the way (with video)
Anthony and Zach have Dr. Matt Waller, dean of Sam M. Walton College of Business, professor of supply chain management at Arkansas, on to discuss…
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Freightonomics podcast
Freightonomics: No days off (with video)
Anthony and Zach discuss the latest Logistics Managers’ Index results with guest Dr. Zac Rogers as well as what is driving the continued tightening of…
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