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Predictive maintenance offers reprieve from expensive roadside crises

We did a deep dive into the workflows of a legacy transportation management system to learn how these older systems perform vs. modern cloud-based solutions. Our main focus was the time it takes to do everyday tasks from the perspective of a freight brokerage. What we found out will leave you questioning why you’re still […]

This white paper explores the challenges in the logistics procurement market and the tactics best-in-class teams use to regain control of capacity and cost while ensuring procurement excellence.

The World Business Chicago (WBC) report, Logistics Tech in Chicago 2022, is available for download. Chicago has a long history of being at the crossroads of transportation, distribution and logistics. Today, central location, diverse talent pipeline, and legacy infrastructure—coupled with tech and innovation— are rapidly driving expansion and growth. Download the report and read why […]

Recruiting drivers is tough. Keeping them is tougher. That’s why we’re excited to announce the top trends in driver wants and needs from anonymous driver feedback from 2021 in order to help recruiting and retention leaders do their best work. Read this report to understand how to retain more money, time, and drivers in 2021.  […]

CargoWise has risen to a position of dominance in the transport management system market. In 2020, it gained the top 25 freight forwarders as customers, as well as continued partnerships with 17,000 logistics providers. As a result of the pandemic, more enterprise and midmarket freight forwarders transitioned to remote work environments and partnered with CargoWise […]

The white paper tests a hypothesis that shippers struggle to move beyond green initiatives that coincide with what is also financially beneficial.

Understanding cost modelling and use cases

FreightWaves partnered with BlueGrace Logistics to survey shippers about their capacity strategies in the current market.

This report provides a review of truckload capacity, demand and rates for the first half of 2021.

A dedicated fleet gives you the tools needed to meet industry challenges, increase reliability, and focus on your core business.

This white paper shares the importance of visibility technology in enabling your resources to do more with their time.

Get the Fourth Installment in the Series: Global Price Management

The sheer size and scope of the global transportation market have created the need for specialization even in enterprise-level software suites addressing diverse requirements groupings. A “one size fits all” approach to transportation does not work and executives and managers must be cognizant when applying systems to their transportation strategy.  This guide focuses on definitions, key […]

Having the right fleet for your business can give you an advantage over the competition and lower transportation costs.

How to Prevent Costly Delays

FreightWaves partnered with real-time visibility provider Tive to determine how different industry players have adapted to the increased demand for visibility.

While companies are expected to increase tech spending, not every solution is being utilized to its full potential.

More than 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions come from the freight industry — an industry whose overwhelming reliance on fossil fuels makes its progress toward net-zero emissions a heightened priority for transportation companies and regulatory bodies. Because environmentally sustainable options haven’t been readily available and industry buy-in is still fragmented, the path forward is […]

This report provides a rate review, forecast and outlook for shippers.

This white paper explores the challenges presented by the RFP process.

This case study outlines how MeMD’s telehealth solution met all objectives while delivering nearly $34,000 in savings.

This white paper, brought to you by FreightWaves and Uptake, explores ways that data and technology can revolutionize your maintenance processes. Saving you time, money and protecting your drivers from harm.

The shipping business is tough. We could all use a tip, trick, and new set of tools to help us out. Here’s the 115 best websites, apps & FREE online resources every shipper needs to bookmark for 2021.

FreightWaves teamed with France-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider GEODIS to address the current pain points that small to midsize shippers in the retail and fast-moving consumer goods space face as they approach transportation management in the COVID-19 era.

2020 had promised to be an interesting year for the shipping industry. However, it has posed unprecedented challenges. This white paper from S&P Global Platts looks at those challenges and provides solutions.

Using Dynamic RFP’s to Mitigate Rate & Service Volatility

This white paper, developed in partnership with Ryder, examines the ways that e-commerce has changed the way we purchase and recieve goods, what the expectations are for a retailer in 2020 and how a smaller player can compete with the big box stores.

This paper shares recent advancements that enable the safe, transparent transport of vaccines.

This Carrier Outlook Report — presented in partnership with SkyBitz, DDC FPO, and Transflo — is the fourth installment of a quarterly publication. This report provides a look back at 2020 and a forecast for the remainder of the year. Carrier survey results and SONAR data are included.

This white paper features a 5-step process that will help advise the transportation industry on how to prepare, plan and execute a return to workplace action strategy amid the coronavirus with guidelines and best practices.

An assessment of carrier technology trends

FreightWaves has produced a white paper, in partnership with Echo Global Logistics, reviewing the current state of various industrial freight verticals and future forecasts for each.

FreightWaves has created a complimentary white paper, in partnership with AIT Worldwide Logistics, to explore many of the unique challenges of both the government and aerospace logistics industries and tools companies can use to improve processes and technologies.

Container shipping has a paper problem, and it’s never been more obvious than in 2020.

In this white paper, brought to you by FreightWaves and Transplace, we will take an in-depth look at how unlikely events — often described as white or black swan events — are driving supply chain and transportation professionals to seek out realtime alternative data to create a competitive advantage in their operations and finances.

Disruption continues to be the prime focus of supply chains, whether it’s positive business surges or times of crisis. Overcoming these disruptors requires an operation with complete visibility, flexibility, and optimization across the entire supply chain journey.

Demand swings and supply chain disruptions have characterized 2020. Food shippers look to overcome these challenges and adapt to rising transportation costs in addition to e-commerce shopping changes to the market landscape.

This Carrier Rate Report —presented in partnership with SkyBitz — is the third installment of a quarterly publication. This report will review the first half of 2020 and provide a forecast for the remainder of the year. Carrier survey results and SONAR data included.

The latter half of 2020 looks to bring positive load volumes and favorable conditions for carriers. It appears Q2’s recessionary conditions couldn’t slow the trucking industry.

Supply chain security is an ongoing and ever-evolving process, requiring active risk mitigation and management. This white paper, brought to you by Overhaul, offers solutions for mitigating risk and maintaining security.

Paragon, a subsidiary of Aptean, has put together a complimentary Modern Delivery Route Management eBook detailing the benefits of leveraging advanced route planning software into your operation and how you can alleviate the disconnect between your delivery operations, improve efficiencies and achieve six- and seven-figure cost savings.

This Shipper Rate Report is the third installment of a quarterly publication using freight payment data from U.S. Bank in conjunction with FreightWaves SONAR data sets to create the most in-depth rate and demand outlook for shippers.

The last mile. It’s the most critical—and the most challenging—part of today’s supply chain. From warehousing to tiered delivery options that include white glove delivery and integrated returns management, Ryder Last Mile delivers flexible solutions for big and bulky shipments, so you can focus on your core business.

This white paper details how carriers can work to gain better visibility into their financial status and strengthen relationships with their customers.

Flock Freight has put together a complimentary white paper detailing the benefits of shared truckload (STL) service, which streamlines transit and eliminates LTL, TL, and partial truckload waste.

New trends and technological improvements have simplified tolling in this new decade. So what are those improvements and how can you implement them into your processes? FreightWaves has partnered with Bestpass to bring you a complimentary white paper examining ways tolling has transformed over the past years.

This guide outlines the requirements and benefits of a well-structured DCC arrangement.

FreightWaves has created a complimentary white paper, sponsored by AIT Worldwide Logistics, to review the current state of final mile and how to prepare for what is to come.

The “Master Guide for Calculating Freight Class” will help you manage your freight costs, budget and boost your bottom line.

American Shipper has partnered with Haven to develop a white paper that explores processes necessary for your organization to customize its workflow to capture the efficiency of the virtual supply chain.

While the current COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way we live and work, the adaptations—at least for our working lives—may point to a new paradigm of work self-determination, lower overhead, and more productivity. Ramping up your technological capabilities will allow your business to build on these productivity gains by being able to work from anywhere […]

FreightWaves conducted a survey of consumer packaged goods (CPG) shippers in April to gauge sentiment, transportation trends and current dynamics in the CPG supply chain. Sponsored by Echo Global Logistics

FreightWaves has partnered with Overhaul, a SaaS platform for real-time supply chain visibility and risk management, to produce a white paper that provides pharmaceutical shippers with information on the threats to look out for and steps to mitigate risk.

In this new report transportation analytics company INRIX analyzed billions of anonymous location-based data points to understand the impact that COVID-19 is having on freight movement across the U.S.

This white paper, brought to you by Flock Freight, explores the countless inefficiencies that affect sustainability within the LTL shipping industry, as well as what green solutions are available for shippers.

Learn from the most trusted names in the industry as they share the five steps to improve RFP win rates.

This white paper pairs FreightWaves’ survey results with SONAR data to closely examine the contributing factors of volatility in the most recent freight cycle, predict the tightening market in 2020 and show how shippers can use data to increase visibility and stability.

This white paper shares how companies can work to take full advantage of everything that smart trailers offer.

It’s your A-Z guide to avoiding unnecessary costs. Benchmark your current fees, establish pre-determined accessorials, and end the finger pointing.

This white paper explores the complexities in the supply chain and how shippers can establish partnerships that reflect their values to the end consumer.

This white paper explores the pros and cons that companies consider when deciding whether or not to implement dash cameras.

This eBook shares the trends and challenges driving visibility in the supply chain today.

An effective transportation management platform must manage daily challenges and be flexible enough to solve specific problems. The software should link each step of the order management and shipping process and handle robust reporting and billing issues.

The ultimate resource providing keen insight into maximizing your supply chain efficiencies.

Don’t Get Caught- 94% of DOT Audits Result in Violations!

Learn how to protect your business and avoid fines with our FREE DOT Audit Survival Guide.

The Road Ahead: Why Logistics Providers Are Automating Costly Manual Processes

How Robotic Process Automation Drives Efficiencies and Improves Operations

In logistics, the pressure to stay competitive and grow your business is fierce. Robotic Process Automation (RPA) can give your business the extra boost it needs by automating repetitive, manual tasks so workers are free to focus on more strategic tasks. Read this eBook to learn how RPA eliminates manual tasks and increases efficiency in three of your essential business areas: shipment and scheduling; invoicing and credit collections; and capturing, researching and closing outloads.

The marketplace for truckload transportation is fragmented and opaque. Relationships between shippers and carriers are tenuous at best, forged and broken by wild swings in capacity availability and rates per mile. In this white paper, Transfix and FreightWaves define the problems distorting the marketplace for truckload transportation, discuss how carriers think about their assets, explain the role of technology in reducing empty miles, and sketch out the economic dynamics that come into play when the marketplace is optimized to free up capacity at the right price.

Download our free ebook for simple steps you can take to hire and onboard the best drivers for your business—all while staying 100% compliant with Regulation Part 391. You’ll learn the steps you must take every time you make a hire to ensure you’re onboarding new drivers compliantly.

Did you know that logistics accounts for 9% of the global gross domestic product (GDP)? It’s one of the largest and most productive industries in the world. But, the competition is fierce and outdated systems and manual processes can hinder business growth. Thankfully, there’s an emerging technology – robotic process automation (RPA) – that can automate repetitive, manual tasks and free up workers for more strategic work. Read this eBook to learn how RPA boosts efficiency and productivity while helping you improve customer satisfaction.

New trends in supply chain design have been tailwinds for the growth of the intermodal market, including the increasing length and complexity of global supply chains across modes and changing customer preferences tilted toward shipment velocity. Recognizing the opportunities afforded by a growing market, a host of small intermodal marketing companies (IMCs) have entered the space. But newcomer IMCs need better visibility into intermodal market conditions and shipment locations to be able to compete with high- volume incumbents. In this white paper, Blume Global and FreightWaves explore the current market forces driving the need for intermodal visibility.

Using a TMS to Solve the Visibility ChallengeIn the B2B world, getting visibility into the logistics flow has traditionally been either very expensive or produced limited results because of the different data sources, languages, relationships, as well as the number of internal and external systems. But a TMS with the right framework and business logic can integrate disparate data sources and use the data in-line with intelligence and workflow as part of your execution system to help solve B2B visibility challenges. It enables data integration and has the ability to translate and share information flowing in from shippers, carriers, mobile applications, financial systems, emails, portals, and more. Download this white paper today to learn more.

Today, LTL carriers are focused on improving their earnings. However, issues such as the driver shortage, decreased capacity, added federal regulations and rising operating expenses are hindering their progress.

Communicating safety is not always the easiest message to deliver. From drivers to executives—and everyone in between—safety is the core of your company culture and values. How you communicate your safety message is paramount to ensuring that everyone embraces your safety message and that it’s at the heart of every action they take. Download the eBook and learn how to sell safety in your fleet.

Techpertise together with TMW Systems …There are a number of reasons why throughput is a superior asset utilization metric for transportation companies.