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Note: FreightWaves occasionally publishes commentary from industry sources with expertise, information and opinion on current transportation topics. The opinions expressed in the article are solely those of the author and not necessarily those of FreightWaves. Submissions to FreightWaves are subject to editing.
Mar - 2023 -
28 March
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Viewpoint: Optimizing inventory key for SMBs to beat shrinking warehouse landscape

Working in a co-warehousing environment is the next opportunity for merchants to hit customer targets while keeping warehouse and distribution costs under control, an expert says.

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Feb - 2023 -
10 February
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Viewpoint: Culture of convenience worsens emissions, but solutions arise

Booster CEO Frank Mycroft explains how reimagining fueling can lead to more sustainable delivery.

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03 February
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Make last-mile logistics more sustainable with 3 key initiatives

Tracking and acting on sustainability metrics, as well as implementing small and large-scale sustainable last-mile goals are vital steps toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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01 February
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Viewpoint: 4 surprising lessons learned from electric truck and bus pilots

Common advice you hear regarding electric truck and bus pilots include warnings like making sure to check the vehicle specifications and starting infrastructure early.

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Dec - 2022 -
20 December
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A history of the first flights

Dec. 17 marked 119 years since the Wright brothers first successfully flew a man-powered airplane, paving the way for continuous innovation in the flying world.

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Nov - 2022 -
17 November
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Recovery mission continues for cargo airplane — 70 years later

In 1952, a C-124 flew straight into a remote Alaskan mountaintop, killing all aboard. Here’s the story of what it’s taking to bring them home.

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11 November
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A look back at Old Shaky, the famed Douglas C-124 Cargomaster II 

As far as aircraft go, the Douglas C-124 Cargomaster II was a vital waymarker for the U.S. Air Force in the years following the Berlin Airlift, when U.S. and British air forces began airlifting food and fuel to a blockaded West Germany after World War II.

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09 November
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Antonov to rebuild Mriya, world’s largest cargo aircraft

The Ukrainian aircraft manufacturer Antonov said it expects rebuilding the aircraft destroyed by Russian fighters to cost at least 500 million euros.

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08 November
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Q&A: Year-end threats on supply chain policy

Jake Medwell of Austin, Texas-based 8VC and Loren Smith of Skyline Policy Risk Group discuss fuel prices, infrastructure and the possibility of a rail strike.

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Oct - 2022 -
27 October
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FreightWaves Classics: Spruce Goose took flight 75 years ago

Tuesday marks the 75th anniversary of the one and only flight of the Hughes Flying Boat, the so-called Spruce Goose.

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Sep - 2022 -
27 September
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Viewpoint: 4 steps to make your supply chain climate-resilient

Amid threats like Hurricane Ian, shippers should consider inventory positions, risk tolerance for specific commodities, transit times and associated costs.

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13 September
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Viewpoint: Resolving commercial rail negotiations a national security priority

Beyond impacts to the supply chain, one national security expert contends a rail strike could pose a threat to national security.

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Viewpoint: Moving toward disaggregation in the maritime and rail industries

Disaggregation, or a shift toward smaller, faster, more flexible forms of freight transport, can help decarbonize the freight industry, remove logistics bottlenecks and increase resilience of domestic supply chains.

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Viewpoint: Are last-mile drones really ready for takeoff in logistics?

While drones have received plenty of hoopla, there are many questions that need to be answered. Efficient ground transport, though, is a viable and sustainable model for package delivery.

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Aug - 2022 -
26 August
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Viewpoint: Singing praises for the ‘unsung hero,’ Keith Avery of Express-1

Andy Welch pays tribute to Keith Avery, who along with three Welch brothers — Mike, John and Jim — founded Express-1.

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16 August
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Viewpoint: As a recession looms, optimizing last-mile delivery should be your first port of call

With fuel costs rising and a potential recession looming, providers need to be find a better way to optimize delivery instead of just passing along costs.

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04 August
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Viewpoint: If the past 2 years have taught us anything, it’s planning for uncertainty

As we look to the future of the global supply chain, all businesses and areas of business – from inventory to distribution, suppliers to retailers – need to plan for one thing: uncertainty.

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Jul - 2022 -
29 July
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Viewpoint: Parcel deliveries on Sundays — not for free

FedEx Ground could have made Sunday deliveries work if it stuck to its knitting, consultant says.

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24 July
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Viewpoint: How mobile technology is transforming supply chain management

Fully mobile transportation management systems will help the remote workforce be more effective, enabling them to do their jobs from anywhere.

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17 July
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Freight Caviar: Ben Gordon on delivering humanitarian aid to Ukraine

“We need more people to step up and donate goods and supply chain services.”

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15 July
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TT Club publishes ‘Book it right and pack it tight’

Insurance and risk management firm TT Club says “Book it right and pack it tight” provides guidance for preparing unitized consignments of dangerous goods for carriage by sea.

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06 July
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Drones and 10-minute delivery: Why these glimmers of last mile’s future will stay niche

The explosion of online shopping and our growing global economy makes shipping and delivery more important than ever.

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04 July
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Viewpoint: 1st steps toward reducing fleet’s carbon emissions

By making smaller investments in your people and technologies, fleet owners can start making significant progress toward their sustainability and fuel-saving goals today — while preparing for an EV future.

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01 July
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Viewpoint: How a Supreme Court ruling will immediately affect California trucking

Two lawyers in the trucking industry break down the Supreme Court’s decision on the AB5 case, which will be “disruptive” to truckers.

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Jun - 2022 -
25 June
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Viewpoint: Rail regulators have been afflicted with ‘Beltway fever’

Amid soaring inflation and supply chain crunches, the United States’ key rail regulator has been mired in political antics.

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24 June
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Freight Caviar: Being a US dispatcher while working from Ukraine in wartime

Dispatcher Elijah Goldberg discusses life and working in Kyiv, Ukraine, during wartime.

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19 June
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Freight Caviar: How a US freight broker fled Ukraine

Owais Khan was living in Kyiv, Ukraine, and working as a freight broker in the U.S. market when the conflict with Russia began. He recounts his experiences about when Russia invaded and how he fled.

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13 June
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Freight Caviar: 8 facts about humanitarian shipments to Ukraine

What goods are being shipped and from where? How do the shipments that pass through Poland make it to Ukraine?

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Apr - 2022 -
27 April
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Viewpoint: A resilient supply chain requires a holistic approach to management

Speed and instant gratification, combined with the effects of the pandemic, drastically altered supply chain dynamics, but taking a holistic approach to managing it leads to more resiliency and dependability.

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23 April
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Freight Caviar: What the trucking industry is like in Poland

Most popular lanes in Poland? Driver pay? Impact of the war in Ukraine? A Polish freight broker offers insider knowledge.

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Mar - 2022 -
25 March
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Viewpoint: The importance of a holistic approach to last-mile delivery

A more holistic approach to last-mile delivery integrates and standardizes fulfillment operations under one platform, creating a seamless process for both the retailer and customer.

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22 March
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Viewpoint: TradeTech arrives just in time to make a global difference

How will cutting-edge TradeTech be used to monitor and control the actions of states and corporations?

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18 March
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Freight Caviar: 3 stories from Ukraine that will tug at your heartstrings

Lives are changing for the people of Ukraine due to Russia’s invasion. Here are three examples from the freight community.

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11 March
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Viewpoint: Dominoes are falling in the global supply chain

FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event in May will provide a great opportunity to discuss the upheaval and resilience happening in the freight market.

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03 March
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Open letter to supply chain leaders: Ukraine needs humanitarian relief

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a defining moment in history — and there are plenty of ways for the supply chain to ease the suffering.

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Jan - 2022 -
31 January
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Q&A: EVs and infrastructure in the 2020s with 8VC’s Jake Medwell and Skyline Policy’s Loren Smith

One of the biggest issues is grid power supply and demand. How will it transform — and how will it grow?

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25 January
Dec - 2021 -
17 December
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Q&A: 2022 infrastructure policy checklist with 8VC’s Jake Medwell and Skyline Policy’s Loren Smith

The new infrastructure bill is now law. As signed by President Biden on Nov. 15, it will ultimately spend $1.2 trillion. What will that mean in practice?

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05 December
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Viewpoint: Sustainability should include our most precious resource … our people

Behind every half-packed box or delayed shipment is a human being, putting in the hard work and the long hours to take a product across the finish line.

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Nov - 2021 -
08 November
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Viewpoint: 5 keys for CPG firms to better manage the supply chain crisis

Supply chain disruptions in 2021 have wreaked havoc on businesses, but smart CPG companies are leveraging data science to get ahead of the issues.

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05 November
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Q&A: Supply chain challenges creating a ‘complicated mess’

Jake Medwell of Austin, Texas-based 8VC, and Loren Smith of Skyline Policy Risk Group discuss geopolitics, infrastructure and regulation in their latest give-and-take session.

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Oct - 2021 -
23 October
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Viewpoint: Why Green Bay is the place to launch your logistics career

The home of the NFL’s Packers also serves as a place to learn about the industry, as well as a steppingstone to employment with local companies.

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Sep - 2021 -
27 September
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EKA announces real-time integration with KeepTruckin, Samsara

New Omni-TMSTMA cloud-based platform helps dispatch productivity and load-movement visibility.

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25 September
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Viewpoint: Why are transport leaders investing in digital tech that isn’t working?

Despite significant investments in digital transformation, the industry has struggled to get its grip on recent disruptions.

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18 September
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Viewpoint: How to fight the talent war in freight

If you aren’t proactively taking measures to retain your people, someone else is trying to steal them. Here’s what to do about it.

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13 September
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Q&A with Jake Medwell of Austin-based 8VC & Loren Smith: AV trucks, labor issues, and the regulators

One of the most interesting shifts from the Obama administration to the Biden administration is the higher level of scrutiny the automated technologies are getting.

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Aug - 2021 -
29 August
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Viewpoint: Why is rail being left out of regulatory discussions?

Federal action addressing matters of concern in the rail industry, particularly regarding safety, seem to be an afterthought.

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28 August
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Viewpoint: Visibility key during times of supply chain disruption

The pandemic has spun off disruptions similar to falling dominoes, creating issues that strain freight movement globally.

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07 August
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Viewpoint: Driver screening for the age of last-mile trucking

With today’s growing delivery economy, one thing’s for certain: The job isn’t complete until the last mile is covered.

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Jul - 2021 -
31 July
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Viewpoint: Newer trucks help companies lower cost of onboarding drivers

The advanced safety features found in today’s newer trucks are a significant motivating factor for drivers to remain with a particular fleet.

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10 July
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Viewpoint: Q&A on freight industry watchlist for climate and environmental policy

The chatter from DC involves lots of talk about climate policy, energy and the environment. How much actual impact should we expect?

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07 July
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How a simple photo can lead to bigger profit margins

In this excerpt from ‘Navigating B2B,’ Steve Ferriera reveals his introduction to the power of giving.

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Jun - 2021 -
29 June
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Viewpoint: The interstate system turns 65 — it’s time to modernize it

The long-term vision that helped establish the current interstate highway system 65 years ago is needed again today. A modernized interstate system will be critical to the nation’s ability to fully recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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28 June
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Viewpoint: The increasing FreightTech table stakes

The industry is evolving so quickly that technology isn’t just a helpful tool anymore; it’s a requirement to be competitive.

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20 June
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Viewpoint: Trucking industry must support diversity and inclusion efforts

I’m calling on trucking and logistics business leaders large and small to begin taking steps to create a culture more accepting of others.

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19 June
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Viewpoint: When elected officials fail to govern

Opposition to two-person crew legislation puts rail carriers’ economic interests ahead of the safety of the public and railroad workers.

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May - 2021 -
29 May
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Viewpoint: The causes of port congestion — and tactics to improve efficiency

Rather than awaiting national-level solutions to trade imbalance and demand surges, shippers and carriers should act now to modernize operations across the supply chain.

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23 May
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Viewpoint: Solving logistical challenges of inner-city construction

Logistics professionals can’t predict the future, but they can assess the likelihood of specific problems emerging during an inner-city construction project.

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22 May
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Viewpoint: An annual reminder to thank all seafarers

On National Maritime Day, let’s not forget those at sea who are key to sustaining our economy and delivering essential supplies.

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19 May
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Viewpoint: Q&A on infrastructure legislation in Washington

Jake Medwell, founding partner at 8VC, and Loren A. Smith Jr., president of Skyline Policy Risk Group, take a look at potential impacts on trucking.

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Apr - 2021 -
26 April
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Viewpoint: How COVID disruption produced new industry standard

In the past year, digital financial technology quickly went from “nice to have” to an integral element of how business is conducted.

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23 April
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Viewpoint: CP-KCS merger makes sense; CN takeover does not

With a Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern merger, grain shippers in the Dakotas will have a real single-line option to reach their end markets rather than having to rely solely on UP or BNSF, says former U.S. Sen. Byron Dorgan.

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14 April
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Viewpoint: Recovering losses due to the Suez Canal blockage

Trade and supply chain disruptions are inevitable, so it’s important to take steps to protect yourself.

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13 April
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Viewpoint: Supply chain challenges hindering modular construction

As construction companies adjust to COVID-19 delays and shortages, many have turned to modular construction — but will supply chain issues limit growth?

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02 April
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Viewpoint: DOT ignoring key test to stop drug-impaired truckers

The FMCSA will still not disqualify a truck driver for failing a hair test for drug use.

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Mar - 2021 -
30 March
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Viewpoint: Greenlight the pro-shipper CP-KCS combination

This transaction will benefit the automotive supply and distribution network throughout North America.

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07 March
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Viewpoint: The freight execution technology revolution is here

Innovators worldwide are finding new ways to simplify and disintermediate the execution layer of the supply chain.

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Feb - 2021 -
05 February
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Viewpoint: 8 burning questions about trucking regulations

You can expect the Biden administration to make some type of impact with trucking regulations, but in what areas?

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01 February
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Viewpoints: 11 supply chain predictions for 2021

After a difficult 2020, optimism about the supply chain is running high this year — and 11 industry leaders have identified several opportunities for growth with their predictions for the rest of 2021.

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Dec - 2020 -
18 December
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Leveraging new technology to source and secure carrier capacity

Seeking out capacity the old way—countless phone calls, spreadsheets, undocumented tribal knowledge, physical maps and word of mouth while scouring multiple carrier portals and load boards with stale or unverified data⎯ is chronically inefficient.

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Nov - 2020 -
02 November
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Caring for our truckers: A critical link in the US supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic

Truckers are a critical link in the U.S. supply chain. Today, during the current coronavirus pandemic, this critical link takes on even greater significance and we need to all do our part to help keep them safe.

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Oct - 2020 -
19 October
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Commentary: Building a return management strategy for this holiday season

Putting together a comprehensive and effective returns strategy should not be harrowing. While the number of variables, data points, and potential curve balls can seem daunting at first, the right level of expertise can make a world of difference.

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11 October
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Commentary: The ultimate 2-for-1

Imagine the impact to the industry if you could get all states to align on the same tandem-trailer rules?

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Sep - 2020 -
27 September
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Commentary: The changing landscape of cargo claims after COVID-19 — how to cut losses for shippers globally

The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. Pre-COVID-19 Cargo claims have been heavily neglected by […]

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Jul - 2020 -
01 July
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Commentary: Higher US postal rates are here and e-commerce shippers need to adapt

Etailers and online marketplaces are facing higher postal rates to import packages to the U.S. Find out what businesses can do.

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Mar - 2020 -
13 March
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“Street-turn solution discovered: It will work” — Expert Advice

CDL 1000 aims to revolutionize street turns by automating the process, cutting out inefficiencies and improving speed.

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Feb - 2020 -
20 February
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Commentary: Truckers need to work at being heart-healthy

February is National Heart Month. Truck drivers’ health is a key issue; here are some tips to get healthier!

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Jan - 2020 -
20 January
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Commentary: The trucking insurance crisis, part 2: Lawsuit abuse

Commercial liability insurance rates continue to spiral, with costs passed through to businesses and consumers. A primary culprit is a corrupt personal injury legal system where attorneys drive medical care. It’s time to change that.

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10 January
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Commentary: Can the New Silk Road compete with the Maritime Silk Road?

The transport of cargo from China to Europe by sea is likely to remain more important than Eurasian railway routes, says the CEO of the German forwarder DACHSER.

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Dec - 2019 -
26 December
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Federal agency launches webpage to report blocked crossings: Railway Age

The Federal Railroad Administration hopes to collect data on blocked rail crossings from the public and law enforcement.

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04 December
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Norfolk Southern wants track changes, residents don’t

Railway Age reports NS wants to double-stack its trains as they move through Pittsburgh, but residents in the north side of the city are stacking up arguments and fighting back.

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Nov - 2019 -
12 November
08 November
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BNSF Forges More “Funnel” Double-Track

BNSF placed in service approximately 2.5 miles of second main track near Westmond, Idaho, closing the gap between two larger sections of double-track main line on one of the busiest segments of BNSF’s Northern Corridor.

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Jan - 2019 -
08 January
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Press Release: TriumphPay and MercuryGate Announce Integration and Strategic Partnership

TriumphPay, a leading provider of carrier and vendor payment solutions and MercuryGate, a global provider of cloud-based transportation management solutions, announced today a strategic partnership and integration of TriumphPay’s carrier […]

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Video: TriumphPay–The Revolution in Carrier Payments

TriumphPay seamlessly integrates into a brokerage’s existing TMS (Transportation Management System) and core accounting platforms so that brokers can confirm payment to carriers with a click of a button. Brokers […]

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Dec - 2018 -
31 December
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Freight Talk: External Newsletter Q4 2018

Roadrunner Freight’s quarterly newsletters highlight what’s new in our company, recent blog posts, infographics and any upcoming news that we think is important for you to know!

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Roadrunner Freight Enhanced Weekend Lanes

Don’t get stuck in a bind waiting for next week’s pick ups! Our Enhanced Weekend Lanes can get your shipment on the road sooner!

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Roadrunner Freight Rapid Pricing Program

Want to save time on LTL shipping? Our Rapid Pricing Program can help!

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Press Release: Redwood Logistics Announces the Launch of Redwood Mexico, a Cross-Border Supply Chain Solution

The addition of this capability extends Redwood’s diversified services beyond the Southern border and solidifies its position as an industry leader, with core competencies in multimodal brokerage, transportation management, supply […]

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Article: FreightTech 100 Nominee

Redwood was named among the Freight.Tech 100, which recognizes the most innovative and disruptive companies in freight.

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Video: MarketWaves18 RedwoodConnect Demo

Redwood Logistics won MarketWaves Demo Day Best in Show for Eric Rempel’s and John Pattison’s demonstration of our primary middleware: RedwoodConnect.

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29 December
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NMFC Updates Effective 12/29/2019

If you are involved in the process of arranging LTL freight shipments, you need to know about the most recent updates from the National Motor Freight Classification.

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20 December
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Using artificial intelligence to improve logistics planning

For decision-makers, it is worth understanding some of the basics behind artificial intelligence algorithms.

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06 December
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Video: CargoX – Smart B/L™ Presentation

CargoX is reshaping the global logistics industry by introducing Smart B/L documents based on blockchain technology, replacing old-style paper Bill of Lading documents. With the Smart B/L users will be able to state and transfer cargo ownership rights without the hassle of handling paper.

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The world’s first truly neutral and open platform for your maritime shipping documentation

The CargoX platform is built with the revolutionary Blockchain Document Transaction System technology (BDTS), developed for secure, fast, and efficient maritime shipping documentation creation, transfer and management. Up-front investments are negligible, and the benefits will help you maximize operational profits in real-time!

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Nov - 2018 -
29 November
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Press Release: TriumphPay Surpasses 100 Clients

TriumphPay, a leading provider of carrier and vendor payment solutions to the supply chain industry, now has more than 100 brokerages using its payment processing solution.

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