Trucking

Attend the FreightWaves Enterprise Fleet Summit on Wednesday, April 13!

Forecasters at Colorado State University say 2022 will see an above-average number of hurricanes and tropical storms.

FreightWaves Founder and CEO Craig Fuller analyzes methods to generate more revenue in a trucking downturn.

FreightWaves Founder and CEO Craig Fuller analyzes the current costs of trucking.

Drivewyze, a leader in connected truck services and operator of the largest public-private weigh station bypass network in North America, is showcasing its Safety+ safety suite during a seven-minute live demonstration.

FreightWaves Founder and CEO Craig Fuller provides commentary/analysis on the trucking industry’s “driver shortage.”

The current regulatory environment can be opaque and confusing, with each state left to create — or not — its own rules surrounding EVs. So far, six states have adopted a regulatory framework that requires a percentage of each fleet’s trucks to meet the definitions of zero-emission vehicle in the next few years.

Truckers attending the Mid-America Trucking Show had a lot to say about some of the top challenges they face while out on the road, including parking.

Optimal Dynamics aims to alleviate the uncertainty about freight movement today and in the future.

Tenstreet’s goal is to make processes easier for drivers and carriers alike. In 2022, that means making a driver’s smartphone a one-stop shop for as many tasks as possible.

The Truckload Carriers Association has named John Elliott, CEO of Load One, its next chairman, and announced its fleet safety and driver of the year award winners.

Carriers can become significantly more sustainable by simply focusing on solutions that make their fleets more efficient, reducing miles driven to move each load and cutting down on emissions.

As farmers prepare for harvest, shippers should ready themselves for the seasonal rate increases and capacity shortages that accompany fresh fruits and veggies each year.

Legislation aimed at easing transportation pain may have a chance of getting through Congress

The founder of the fundraising arm of the People’s Convoy says trucking organizers may “wrap up the federal convoy this week” amid dwindling donations to protest government mandates regarding COVID-19 and other political issues.

Consumers are becoming more aware of both the urgency of climate change and the complexities of the supply chain. Companies should be prepared for consumers to start calculating supply chain sustainability into their purchasing decisions.

Racing a car at 223 mph is insane and so is the logistics that makes it possible. Get ready for the F1 season.

Don’t fear flatbed shipments, give them a chance; Future of Supply Chain speakers; and the Port of Mobile gets a face-lift.

The wild fluctuations in crude oil prices have created a strong disconnect between wholesale and retail diesel prices. What are the impacts on transportation costs and subsequently carrier bottom lines?

While innovation in the autonomous space is moving at breakneck speed, Locomation has devised a way to help trucking companies re-engineer their operating models to begin seeing major efficiency gains even before they deploy autonomous trucks.