As more and more consumers exchange the shopping mall for the mouse pad, the swift uptick in e-commerce has greatly benefited couriers, but can the sector sustain this trend?

Today’s fast-paced freight environment allows no time for back-office glitches. Shippers expect your brokerage to efficiently handle volumes of any size — a challenge only a proven automation solution can tackle.

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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.

Reliance Partners’ Jordan Chastain explains that controlled growth is the key to successful fleet scalability.

Companies present their latest offerings in rapid-fire demos.

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Reliance Partners’ Joe Schreiner explains that elevated CSA scores limit the markets available to you. Drivers and carriers alike can take steps to clean up their scores and help keep their premiums lower.

John Hagi of AIT Worldwide Logistics addresses the large integrators’ efforts to shift away from shipping heavy, bulky packages.

FreightWaves dives deep into conversations about the women moving America, the mental state of drivers dealing with the pandemic and so much more!

Truckers continue to supply ravaged Gulf Coast communities despite paid opportunity elsewhere. What should drivers expect upon reaching hurricane-affected areas?

Hurricane Laura slams the Gulf Coast, affecting freight markets. Plus, iconic retail brands may declare bankruptcy by year’s end, game-changing sales call role-playing strategies and so much more!

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.

Carriers are restrategizing and putting greater emphasis on servicing their grounded aircraft, spurring an increase in the maintenance, repair and operations business.

Never assume that your cargo policy is all-encompassing. Time and time again truckers learn far too late that their coverage form excludes their mainline cargo.

DDC’s Chad Crotty recommends carriers take a managed approach between tech integration and applying practical knowledge as a workforce planning strategy.

Don’t miss the latest from the FreightWaves Carrier Summit! Intriguing guests, in-depth interviews, product demos and so much more highlighted freight’s hottest virtual event.

A fresh start in trucking can be overwhelming and risky for those without prior experience. Reliance Partners’ Morgan Thomas details what new ventures can expect within their first years of operation.

Isolation doesn’t mean workforces can’t stay connected. Trailer Bridge President and CEO Mitch Luciano explains why virtual engagement must be a priority during the health crisis.

Innovation was on full display as some of the brightest companies in the logistics industry demonstrated their latest tech during FreightWaves’ first virtual Carrier Summit on Wednesday.

CarrierGo Premium users will have a greater chance to become carriers of choice and participate in larger marketplaces, according to Blume Global.

Do warehouse robots dream of electric sheep? Rockets and Uber: Which valuation is wackier? Perfecting the freight sales pitch deck and so much more!

Phased reopenings are contributing to an uptick in business for foodservice providers. This comes alongside plant-based dairy and protein manufacturers’ push to grow internationally.

Anyone can be the target of an employment-related lawsuit; don’t think that because your motor carrier is small or lacks a formal office that the need for insurance diminishes.

Is air cargo staging a COVID comeback? Are drivers staying out of the market to collect unemployment? Florida man hangs on the hood of a rig, and so much more.

Reliance Partners’ Nicole Guinn details the towing industry’s challenges and the factors driving insurance rates.

Redwood Logistics’ latest integration platform offers users the ability to manage their supply chain with added speed, scalability and security.

The rise of RoboFreight and the hydrogen stock bubble, ways to wake up your social media selling, and so much more!

Phased reopenings around the world haven’t squelched demand for chartered services.

How to get a deal on “Shark Tank,” talking business with “The Real Wolf of Wall Street” and the latest from FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit. Catch this week’s top trending stories on the FreightCasts network!

“Nuclear verdicts are destroying the excess market. Until someone puts a leash on these lawsuits, I don’t see prices going down that’s for sure,” said Reliance Partner’s Joe Schreiner.

The digitalization of freight has logistics providers seeking automation and efficiency on a scale never before seen.

The CEOs of MoLo Solutions and Arrive Logistics discuss both the internal and external metrics that drive their businesses.

Each company has its own culture, making mergers and acquisitions a painful process. However, acknowledging the needs and viewpoints of an acquired company may just do the trick.

Is Walmart becoming a tech company? Inclusion in the supply chain, human trafficking, scorching summer freight volumes and more! Catch this week’s top trending stories on the FreightCasts Network.

Collaboration between manufacturer, seller and service provider will ensure drivers have a clear understanding of the requirements pertaining to each delivery.

Truckers find themselves inadequately protected against COVID-19. Are you doing the most to protect your fleet?

Co-Founder Andrew Leto addresses the growth of Emerge’s marketplace and the benefits it offers carriers and shippers.

HubTran will now process and audit incoming documents from carriers and automatically assign them to the correct load in Brokerware.

How long can PPP keep near-bankrupt carriers afloat? How will resurging COVID-19 cases affect supply chains? Catch this week’s top trending stories on the FreightCast Network.

Workers’ comp doesn’t cover owner-operators but misclassifying a driver may prove otherwise at your expense.

How sustainable are current trucking volumes? Q2 3PL earnings: How bad can it be? Preparing for a post-COVID-19 world, and so much more in the FreightCasts Weekly Recap.

While hurricanes produce an abundance of freight-hauling opportunities, truckers should understand it’s best to hunker down before hitting the load boards.

The quoting process is fractured as some customers are served faster than others; Teknowlogi looks to get all parties up to speed.

When will former TQL employees get their day in court? Can the housing market lead the way to a V-shaped recovery? The LTL model adapts to the COVID-19 world, and so much more!

In the wake of the recent push for racial equality, industries have reflected on ways they can open the door to a growing number of minority applicants.

Just because you don’t own the trailer doesn’t mean you’re exempt from its liabilities. Truckers should protect themselves with the proper insurance coverage.

Will Amazon face a sharp challenge from Walmart and Shopify? Is insurance ruling a ‘doomsday’ scenario for small carriers? Volumes are sustained, tender rejections are increasing, and so much more!

COVID-19 has shown that operating without a continuity strategy can upend the plans of any company.

Truck owners can respond to engine issues by repairing or replacing their troublesome trucks — or using them for spare parts.

Volumes are on the rise again. DDC’s Chad Crotty details what carriers should be doing to keep pace with the recovery.

Can automotive get back in gear? Will concealed carry law improve trucker safety? Can Nikola unseat the Ford F-150? Don’t miss an episode of the best podcasts in freight!

Truckers have once again proved they can rise to any challenge. Motor carriers should reflect on COVID-19 to prepare themselves for the next time disaster strikes.

Has freight avoided a great recession? Supply chain leaders show support for protests, sales lessons learned from ‘The Last Dance,’ and so much more!

Food logistics supply chains are gradually showing signs of recovery.

Seidl suggests that non-rated carriers are often better than those labeled satisfactory.

America witnesses historic space launch, malls face bleak future, volumes continue to grow and so much more!

Ashley Hammonds of Reliance Partners cautions that buying a cheap older truck may have an inverse effect on insurance rates.

How COVID-19 is changing Uber’s focus; diesel inventories rise tremendously; preparing your freight sales team to return to normal; and so much more!

Pharmaceutical supply chains are becoming increasingly complex as the path from production to consumption isn’t as linear as one may think.

As car manufacturers resume production, the trickle-down effect may breathe new life into the hard-hit auto hauling industry.

Chris McMillin of AIT Worldwide Logistics addresses how advanced technology can deliver supply chain solutions.

Is meat the new toilet paper? What’s the connection between consumer spending and the freight market? We provide answers and recap FreightWaves LIVE @HOME in this week’s lineup of podcasts!

CIE Manufacturing has made the move to U.S. production.

The sudden increase of non-payments and defaults can quickly sink your transportation company.

Re-listen to all of the hottest content from FreightWaves LIVE @HOME and so much more!

Ransomware attacks are on the rise and transportation companies are a prime target.

Loadsure founder explains the benefits of “pay-as-you-go” freight insurance.

Leto discusses the benefits of opening the economy sooner rather than later.

Cost of coronavirus emerges, rate war wages on, demand is still high for airlines to move freight, and so much more!

Reefer is a hot trucking segment, but jumping in without considering proper insurance could freeze you in your path.

John Hagi of AIT Worldwide Logistics addresses the enduring impacts COVID-19 will have on last-mile delivery services.

Brokers and truckers clash in the spot market, crude prices turn negative, how to avoid falling into pricing traps, and so much more!

Hungry truckers greeted with pizza upon arrival at Chattanooga-area welcome centers.

Relaxed regulations and insurance payment relief are certainly helping truckers, but many are also changing their mix of freight to insulate revenue.

Storms strike the Southeast, COVID-19’s effects on insurance markets, pork shutdowns amid growing virus fears and so much more!

Although April is no longer officially Distracted Driving Awareness Month, drivers of all kinds should focus on preventing this deadly issue

Carriers are hopeful that Q2 will be much less chaotic than last quarter.

TQL announces layoffs, ways you can #ThankATrucker, what drivers can do if they feel sick on the road and so much more!

Moratoriums on policy cancellations for non-payment likely to continue

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s emergency declarations extend far beyond hours of service.

The industry wrestles with COVID-19, jobless rates rise; plus, are we headed for a freight cliff?

In a race against time, many are relying on the air freight industry to get critical goods to their destinations.

Drivers should closely watch the market and adapt to the freight in high demand.

CEO David Jackson details Knight-Swift’s preparations for coronavirus and its drivers’ dedication through these unique circumstances.

Unemployment, isolation on 18 wheels, trucking companies look to stay profitable and so much more!

Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, fleet wellness programs should focus their efforts on protecting drivers from the illness.

On the inaugural episode of Cold Chain Update, Steve Taylor of AIT Worldwide Logistics addresses supply chain constraints as coronavirus concerns grow.

CIE works to create a safer, more durable chassis.

America self-quarantines, layoffs expected for freight industries, tips to keep your freight sales team engaged and so much more!

Truck inspections are often land mines for motor carriers but additional maintenance can defuse the situation.

Coronavirus strains US supply chains, diesel prices collapse, how to motivate your freight sales team and so much more!

Insurance spikes can be attributed to the ongoing threat of nuclear verdicts.

FreightWaves’ Freight Forecasting Platform proves its model fits any logistics setup.

Airlines lose $113 billion, coronavirus cancels conferences, robust volumes in major markets and so much more!

It’s now possible for managers to virtually ride shotgun with their drivers—and that’s a good thing.

FreightWaves LIVE heads north of the border Sept. 17!

FreightWaves celebrates three years, coronavirus continues to upend markets, Emily Szink’s mainstream push for FreightWavesTV, and so much more!

Reliance Partners’ Brenda Wiser helps carriers prepare to interact with insurance inspectors

Dutch logistics companies look to benefit from EU shake-up.