Trucking

Murphy’s Law Distillery is supplying Canadian trucking companies with hand sanitizer as COVID-19 puts its artisanal alcohol business on hold.

Optimizing the supply chain is the Holy Grail of shipping, but many companies go about it the wrong way. Shipping expert Phil Ramsdale details some best practices.

Freight Management Systems (FMS) has created a new web-based TMS solution that brings in open API to extend and function within any brokerage operation.

Zach Strickland and JP Hampstead talk about these uncertain times as volumes continue steady growth and tender rejections are up to 15%.

Dooner and The Dude are talking about what went down during week 1 of self quarantine in much of the USA. They cover layoffs hitting freight, XPO takes break up off the table, and airlines getting grounded.

Trucking Freight Futures trend lower in quiet trading session on Thursday as the spot National contract slips to $1.363/mile.

Trucking Freight Futures held steady on Wednesday as the April National contract (VNU) saw 10 more contracts trade at $1.375/mile.

Rates inbound to Seattle, California, and New York are climbing rapidly.

Trucking Freight Futures rally as the April National contract trades at $1.375/mile with more companies returning to the market to hedge their exposure to freight rate volatility.

Shen was previously chief operating officer and president.

Bulkmatic Transport of Griffith, Indiana, has acquired Illinois-based Paris Transport Inc. to add capacity and improve customer service.

The current crisis is stress-testing the technology of many transportation companies.

On today’s update, our market experts guide you through the coronavirus’ impact on trucking, demand, consumer spending, and more. In addition, we’ll catch you up on today’s top stories.

The Trucking Freight Futures markets finished Monday unchanged to mixed, pointing to continued tightening of spot market capacity.

Trucking Freight Futures posted moderate gains across the board on Friday to wrap up a tumultuous and volatile week.

FreightWaves SONAR can help those in the freight industry stay current with what is happening in transportation and logistics during the coronavirus pandemic.

Freight brokers expect spot rates to ramp this week, but the long-term outlook is uncertain.

Trucking Freight Futures finish higher on Thursday as capacity tightened to meet demand of panic buying caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Trucking Freight Futures finished Wednesday’s session mixed as the East region shows strength on fundamentals and volume of imports.

Trucking Freight Futures stabilized to end slightly mixed on Tuesday as global equities and oil markets rebound.