The truckload spot market experienced another month of softness in May, confirming recent commentary that normal seasonality isn’t taking shape.
FreightWaves Market Expert Anthony Smith writes about the issues impacting the U.S. housing market. As important as these issues are, they have a ripple effect on other areas of the U.S. economy, including trucking.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, we hit reefer volumes and seasonality action out West, intermodal and rail year-over-year updates, and a jobs report.
Continental and Leia are working on a 3D instrument display that brings to life the vehicle and its surroundings.
Freight visibility is no longer considered a premium benefit the best brokers offer their shippers. It is simply an expectation that most brokers struggle to meet.
The highways of Mexico continue to be risky for truckers as cargo thefts rose 6 percent for the first four months of 2019, according to the Mexico City-based National Chamber of Freight Transport (CANACAR). More than 4,130 crimes were committed against cargo transporters from January through March 2019, up from 3,899 crimes for the same […]
Data’s role in improving operational efficiency within the freight industry is growing bigger, even as security concerns around keeping data secure is mounting.
FreightWaves’ SONAR chart of the week (June 9, 2019 – June 15, 2019) Chart of the Week: Wait Time (El Paso, Laredo) (SONAR: WAIT.ELP, WAIT.LRD) International trade has been a going concern for any involved in supply chain management over the past year as the current administration continues to impose tariffs on many goods entering […]
Today on FreightWaves NOW, we are talking tech with two tech nerds. Ken Smith talks dirty data, and what it takes to clean it up. Lincoln Duff talks about Amazon’s new drone technology and what it means for last-mile delivery.
The first Uber Freight European load has been moved in the Netherlands. The cargo was for Heineken.
Purchase of fellow New Brunswick carrier adds a long-haul open-deck business that serves Canada and the United States
Today on FreightWaves NOW, Seth Holm brings us the not-so-good news about the current economic situation.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, we talk to brokers, carriers, shippers, and even look at the maritime outlook from a global perspective. Where are volumes and rates heading Taco Tuesday, June 4?
Nearly C$50 million from the Canadian government will allow more cargo to move between terminals via rail, while rerouting rigs away from eastern city’s downtown.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, we give you quick hitters on volumes, the headhaul index, and a look at the latest consumer spending. Something here for carriers, brokers, and shippers.
FreightWaves has acquired StakUp as part of a multi-faceted partnership with the Truckload Carriers Association.
Approximately 9,000 inspectors in North America will be inspecting commercial vehicles and drivers during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual enforcement blitz scheduled for June 4-6.
Diesel prices fall in the western Canadian province as a leader makes good on a campaign pledge. But the Trudeau government plans impose a federal surcharge soon.
Last year, carriers avoided hotspots for vehicle inspections during CVSA’s Roadcheck week. Now the market has turned, so has their attitude about these areas.
The purchase is the latest in a string of acquisitions the company has completed in the past five years.
