Over 50 corporations and nine countries have pledged to switch to materials made from processes that produce little to no carbon.

The cargo.one booking platform enables forwarders to search, book and track shipments on one platform within seconds.

Primo is looking to change logistics industry norms by partnering with companies in the industry to teach them how to provide new services to their customers.

Fastport helping US veterans obtain jobs in trucking.

“I think there are a lot of barriers that keep ladies out of finance and freight. It usually starts with ‘can’t.’ Do what you want to do. Don’t listen to the ‘can’t.’” Westjohn said.

The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced it will use roughly $3.5 billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to invest in air carbon capture projects.

According to Patrascu, it’s important for employers and administrators to continuously be in conversation with their agents and other employees in order to know how to grow their business, their employees and themselves. 

The way that transportation has been traditionally bought and sold has left shippers and transportation providers siloed and connected only to those partners within their existing network.

Recruitment and retention through digital media efforts.

Convoy helped bring sustainability issues to the forefront at FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event last week in Rogers, Arkansas.

New changes to the industry could see a shift in safety measures and the driver shortage.

In order for freight operations to run smoothly, the relationship between carriers and shippers should be strong.

Like many companies across all industries, the COVID-19 pandemic shifted the overall priorities of Varstar.

Like other companies in the logistics industry, Varstar pivoted toward technology during the pandemic.

Since joining third-party-logistics firm, LFS, as an advisor and investor, Justin Hall has been working to rebrand the company under the name of Primo.

Toll management solutions to improve efficiency.

Experts believe the FHA pledge amount is far below the total funds needed.

Data insights play a large role in company planning and responsiveness across all levels of the supply chain.

For many logistics companies, full digitization across the supply chain is the ultimate goal.

Trucking companies are turning to tailored solutions for driver recruitment and retention.

Last year, freight rates spiked as many shipping companies and logistics providers struggled to maintain in the midst of rising trade volume, while numerous countries were reinstating travel restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19.

FreightWaves hosted its second annual Net-Zero Carbon Summit, sponsored by Convoy, on Friday.

Over the last few years, and as economies continue to evolve, many companies across many industries are switching to technology as a new way to streamline their operations.

Despite the shift to technology, some companies are still in the back seat, using antiquated methods. 

Businesses large and small should begin preparations now to anticipate the unique challenges of peak season.

Convoy is preparing for FreightWaves’ second annual Net-Zero Carbon Summit, taking place Friday, April 22.

Technology to improve driver experience and fleet management.

The trucking industry will not be exempt from extreme weather impacts.

While many trucking companies still use paper checks, automated clearing houses (ACH) and invoicing, some companies are moving to a more cost-effective and convenient way to give truckers their money.

Carriers can do more to welcome women to the industry.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres last week addressed the importance of doing more to decrease greenhouse gas emissions.

More serious conversations about nearshoring has changed the role of 3PL companies from a strategic advisory role to one of execution.

Work4 survey shows how to best recruit drivers.

The Securities Exchange Commission, in a 3-to-1 vote, has given initial approval of a rule that would require all public companies to report on the climate-related impact of their businesses.

In the market today, more and more companies in freight are turning to brokerage companies for help.

In a highly regulated industry like transportation, technology is becoming increasingly paramount.

Solving a missing piece in companies’ retention efforts.

Convoy has released its Q1 2022 Carrier Sustainability Survey in conjunction with this week’s Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS). 

WorkHound partners with companies to increase retention rates.

In partnership, FreightWaves and Convoy recently released a report on the awareness and impact of empty miles.

Truckers used as ‘eyes and ears’ to assist law enforcement.

According to the most recent U.N. climate change report, the impacts of global warming are becoming more widespread and severe across the world.

Companies like ACI Logistix are using this broader approach to delivery as leverage in building their businesses.

Nocell Technologies helps fleets prevent distracted driving.

Decreasing turnover rates and making companies more efficient requires job transparency to pull in the right people and maintaining a constant state of innovation to attract more people.

Expanding highways can come with a variety of other unintended consequences, too, such as congestion off of highways in nearby cities, as well as air pollution.

Over the last decade, XPO Logistics has spent hundreds of millions of dollars investing in the development of advanced transportation technology with the use of “the brightest technology minds out there.”

Mark Manera discusses the importance of driver health and wellbeing

Many automation solutions companies are penetrating the industry to remove supply chain friction, improve efficiency and job satisfaction.

Summar focuses on helping small carriers with one to 30 trucks sustain and grow their businesses.

Technology companies such as Sibros, a hardware-agnostic connected vehicle platform company, are the reason vehicle owners aren’t making weekly trips to the dealership and why maintenance on modern software-defined vehicles is becoming increasingly easier.

The European Union announced this month that it will begin to label some nuclear power and natural gas plants, under certain conditions, as sustainable investments or “transitional green energy sources.”

Truck Drivers USA’s Lori Furnell discusses the importance of community in the industry.

Axle Logistics has spent the last 10 years perfecting its services and expects, in its second decade, to become a billion dollar organization, which it is projected to reach by 2024.

Haul’s Timothy Henry discusses how technology is combating the driver shortage.

Sustainability leaders like Convoy are advocating for the freight industry to focus its attention on working to decrease carbon emissions and eliminate waste.

These days, seasonality has become nothing short of unpredictable. 

The National Transportation Institute’s Leah Shaver discusses the importance of driver appreciation.

Marketing and sustainability go hand in hand in the success of any organization, and the balance of the two in the media can widely affect the perception of the organization.

Trucking company owner and Texas House candidate Adam Blanchard joins the show to discuss a possible solution to the driver shortage.