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ITVI.USA

15,625.860

-41.020

-0.3%
OTRI.USA

23.260

0.130

0.6%
OTVI.USA

15,627.960

-42.190

-0.3%
TLT.USA

2.790

-0.010

-0.4%
TSTOPVRPM.DALLAX

1.510

-0.070

-4.4%
TSTOPVRPM.ATLPHL

3.390

-0.060

-1.7%
TSTOPVRPM.CHIATL

2.840

-0.080

-2.7%
TSTOPVRPM.PHLCHI

1.980

-0.060

-2.9%
TSTOPVRPM.LAXDAL

3.290

0.080

2.5%
TSTOPVRPM.LAXSEA

3.900

0.100

2.6%
WAIT.USA

124.000

-3.000

-2.4%

ITVI.USA

15,625.860

-41.020

-0.3%
OTRI.USA

23.260

0.130

0.6%
OTVI.USA

15,627.960

-42.190

-0.3%
TLT.USA

2.790

-0.010

-0.4%
TSTOPVRPM.DALLAX

1.510

-0.070

-4.4%
TSTOPVRPM.ATLPHL

3.390

-0.060

-1.7%
TSTOPVRPM.CHIATL

2.840

-0.080

-2.7%
TSTOPVRPM.PHLCHI

1.980

-0.060

-2.9%
TSTOPVRPM.LAXDAL

3.290

0.080

2.5%
TSTOPVRPM.LAXSEA

3.900

0.100

2.6%
WAIT.USA

124.000

-3.000

-2.4%

Thursday, June 17, 2021

FreightWaves Classics: Federal Highway Administration supports US road system

The Federal Highway Administration's predecessors go back to before cars and trucks... read a profile of its history.

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Heyl Truck Lines buys regional carrier Holiday Express

Heyl Truck Lines announced the acquisition of Holiday Express. The deal combines two Iowa-based temperature-controlled haulers.

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

FreightWaves Classics: Big plans for Interstate 11 coming down the road

Interstate 11 is the newest interstate highway. It is quite short now, but there are big plans for its growth.

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

FreightWaves Classics: Port of Los Angeles is the nation’s busiest!

The Port of Los Angeles is the busiest port in the Western Hemisphere. Learn a few facts about the port's…

Friday, June 11, 2021

FreightWaves Haul of Fame: Stevens Transport has done well for 40 years

Stevens Transport began operations just after deregulation in 1980 and has been doing well ever since. Learn why in this…

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Todd MaidenFriday, June 11, 2021

Freight boom barrels through May, Cass reports

The Cass Freight Index surged again in May with continued strength recorded in freight shipments and spend. While the year-over-year…
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Todd MaidenThursday, June 10, 2021

Omnitracs technology targets distracted driving

Fleet intelligence provider Omnitracs announced the latest release of its SmartSense technology Thursday. SmartSense for Inattentive Driving+ aims to reduce…
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Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves ClassicsThursday, June 10, 2021

FreightWaves Classics: Interstates that have not been built (Part 1)

What about the interstate numbers that aren't used? Learn a bit about some interstates that may or may not be…
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Brian Straight, managing editor, Modern ShipperThursday, June 10, 2021

Western Express to deploy Platform Science’s full technology suite

Truckload carrier Western Express will install Platform Science’s full suite of technologies, including the Remote Platform Management system, across its…
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John KingstonWednesday, June 9, 2021

Better pay alone doesn’t retain drivers, Heartland finds

At a UBS conference, two execs from the truckload carrier reviewed the market for drivers in the midst of the…
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Todd MaidenWednesday, June 9, 2021

Small Fleet Summit: Making the jump to owner-operator

Matt Silver, VP of partnerships and strategic alliances at Trucker Tools, and Larry Cothran, owner-operator of Cothran Logistics, chat about…
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Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves ClassicsTuesday, June 8, 2021

FreightWaves Classics: FMCSA regulates the trucking industry

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has regulatory authority over the U.S. trucking industry. Learn more about FMCSA.
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Todd MaidenTuesday, June 8, 2021

Forward Air’s new comp plan addresses obstacles in congested markets

Asset-light trucking and logistics provider Forward Air’s new pay plan incentivizes operators to haul into the country’s more challenging markets.
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Todd MaidenMonday, June 7, 2021

USA Truck, MCO Transport, Millis Transfer latest to bump driver pay

Carriers are hoping to attract drivers with more pay and improved benefits.
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Mark SolomonSaturday, June 5, 2021

Robinson asks Supreme Court to settle `negligent hiring’ battle

The 20-year battle over broker post-accident liability may be resolved once and for all.
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Mark SolomonSaturday, June 5, 2021

Where have all the carriers gone?

Transport deregulation’s long game has left much of the asset-based carrier field with few players. Will the cycle turn to…
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Todd MaidenFriday, June 4, 2021

Modest inventory bump not likely to slow freight’s flow anytime soon

There was a fair amount of “feel-good” talk regarding inventory build during the fiscal first-quarter retail earnings season. But for…
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Todd MaidenTuesday, June 1, 2021

Landstar raises Q2 outlook; volumes, pricing outperform

Truck broker Landstar System raises its second-quarter guidance as shipments and pricing outpace its initial outlook.
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Todd MaidenTuesday, June 1, 2021

Transportation capacity tightens further in May

Growth rates throughout the supply chain cooled in May from recent record highs. However, the latest reading on transportation capacity…
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Todd MaidenTuesday, June 1, 2021

Knight-Swift acquires 3PL UTXL in $22.5M deal

Knight-Swift announced Tuesday the acquisition of third-party logistics provider UTXL in a $22.5 million transaction.
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John KingstonFriday, May 28, 2021

USA Truck: Stock surge, improved OR, lower turnover and just 1 pay hike

The company's chief retention officer said a far wider range of steps explains the company’s recent success on several fronts.
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Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves ClassicsThursday, May 27, 2021

FreightWaves Classics/Pioneers: Malcom McLean changed the freight world with intermodal containers

Malcom McLean revolutionized transportation with the intermodal container. Read about him in this FreightWaves Classics article.
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Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves ClassicsWednesday, May 26, 2021

FreightWaves Classics: Interstate 10 runs coast-to-coast in southern U.S.

Interstate 10 is one of four transcontinental interstate highways. Learn about its route and history in this FreightWaves Classics article.
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Mark SolomonTuesday, May 25, 2021

Survey of motorists’ reckless behavior should be wake-up call for commercial fleets, Travelers says

Bizarre actions behind the wheel during 2020 should raise alarm bells for truckers and fleets, survey’s author says.
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Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves ClassicsTuesday, May 25, 2021

FreightWaves Classics: The Port of Virginia – America’s first port

The Port of Virginia is a key U.S. port. Read about it in this FreightWaves Classics article.
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Mark SolomonFriday, May 21, 2021

Computer electronics thefts may spike in California as holiday approaches

Thefts incidents nationwide spiked 35% in 2020, CargoNet said.
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Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves ClassicsFriday, May 21, 2021

FreightWaves Classics: I-8 runs an interesting course in California and Arizona

In the continuing series on U.S. interstate highways, Interstate 8 is profiled. Read its history in FreightWaves Classics.
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Todd MaidenThursday, May 20, 2021

FreightWaves LIVE recap: Capacity, drivers and other challenges for trucking

Adam Miller, CFO of Knight-Swift Transportation and president of Swift Transportation, joins George Abernathy, president of FreightWaves, during Day 2…
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Todd MaidenThursday, May 20, 2021

Capacity correction still a ways off, trucking execs say

Commentary from trucking executives at an investor conference suggests the capacity crunch may last well into next year.
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Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves ClassicsThursday, May 20, 2021

FreightWaves Haul of Fame: TIP led the truck and trailer leasing sector

TIP was the leader in trailer leasing for decades. Find out what happened to the company in this FreightWaves Haul…
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