Freight Expectations

FreightCasts

WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

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Trailer Flexibility Is Disappearing Faster Than Fleets Realize

For the past several years, many fleets have viewed trailer capacity as a lever they could pull as conditions changed—adding units when freight improved and returning them when demand softened. According to Ed Behnen, Senior Vice President of Sales at Premier Trailer Leasing, that flexibility is becoming far less available. Behnen joined Malcolm Harris on […]

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RNG’s Moment Has Arrived

Bring It Home

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Design flaws undercut law to bring chip manufacturing back to US, expert says

On the most recent Bring It Home Podcast, host JP Hampstead spoke with Julius Krein, editor-in-chief of American Affairs, about U.S. industrial policy post-CHIPS Act.

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Running on Ice

Running on Ice

Running on Ice: The cold chain goes to space

Inside this edition: NASA explores cryogenic fuel storage, a new gel for cold chain shipping and protein-packed frozen treats.

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Freightonomics

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Focus on relationships is the key to navigating market downturns

Zach Jecklin of Echo Global Logistics discusses the importance of providing good service through difficult freight markets, Echo’s strategy to leverage AI and how technology can help maintain relationships without eliminating human oversight.

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Truck Tech

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Remembering Alan Adler, FreightWaves journalist and mentor

Alan Adler, award-winning journalist at FreightWaves, the AP and Detroit Free Press, has died. He created Truck Tech and was widely known for his faith and volunteer work.

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Einride autonomous truck

Loaded and Rolling

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Combating Freight Fraud in an Evolving Industry

FreightWaves’ Thomas sits down with Jeff Starr, senior vice president of marketplace solutions at Echo Global Logistics, to talk about trends in freight fraud and what Echo does to stay ahead of bad actors.

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