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What would happen if trucks stopped hauling freight?

A recruiting manager talks about being a woman in the industry as well as the importance of transparent recruiting and the positive impact it can have on trucking companies.

The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.

Truck driver essentials: Things truckers describe as “must-haves”

On demand on WTT live from Supply Chain Meets FinTech: FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack, TriumphPay’s Dan Curtis, ZenHedge’s Krishnan Kandasamy and ComFreight’s Steve Kochan.

EU’s ban on diesel fuel from Russia shifts trade patterns

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Where do truck drivers sleep?

On demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? American trucker Taylor Barker; StreetDrone’s Mike Potts and Mark Preston; LOST FR8’s Reed Loustalot

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Daimler Truck recalling 64,064 units for possible steering loss

On demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? What to do when in a truck wreck; flexible supply chains, stress tests; best truck stops and more

Ford earns Postal Service’s latest EV contract

The logistics industry is seeing rates continue to fall. How can shippers ensure success in this market before the market adjusts and rates swing back up?

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter tracking recycled sneakers; Optimus vs bullies; MoLo shake up and more.

GoToro, previously known as FATj, focuses on making the lives of recruiters easier through advanced, data-driven technology.

Port of Virginia eyes completion of channel deepening this year

On demand on WTT Dooner welcomes project44’s Bart De Muynck; Tompkins Robotics Michael Carmody; FreightWaves Rachel Premack and SuperTrucker

Last-mile companies poised to shake up the market

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Daily Russian Fossil Fuel Revenues Still at $500 million

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Hyliion’s Thomas Healy; BlueCargo’s Laura Theveniau and Alexandra Griffon; FreightWaves Tyler Cole; Lippert Components Tony Darnell

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State tax rates for retail gasoline and diesel increased in 13 states in 2023

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? with guests from Zuum App, The Cybersecurity Studio, Able Transport Solutions, Jacobs and EXO Freight

FreightWaves CEO and founder Craig Fuller and Head of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland discussed global supply chain conditions in the latest “State of Freight” webinar. The conversation came at […]

DOT wants railroads to take immediate actions to address safety

Amy Boerger, Cummins Engine Plant’s first female product engineer and vice president, is retiring after nearly 40 years with the company.

The March 2023 “State of the Industry Report” — presented in affiliation with Ryder — shares an in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, as well as what […]

The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.

3 questions logistics leaders should ask to bring down costs

FreightWaves’ “State of Freight” webinar for February had little good news for carriers hoping for higher rates sometime soon.

On demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack; UberFreight’s Mazen Danaf; and Back The Truck Up’s SuperTrucker.

Fallout from Ohio train derailment calls to mind disasters from years past.

The logistics industry has long been characterized by volatility and unpredictability. This has never been more true than it is in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. After years of […]

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PalletTrader is bringing a user-friendly, online intelligence and transaction platform to all things pallets; a new collaborative information “warehouse” for logistics and transportation operators.

The white-hot freight market coming out of pandemic lockdowns made the freight broker business an attractive one. It was a great time to capitalize on increased demand thanks to increased […]

Explained: New 2023 UPS and FedEx Fees and Service Changes

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? now on demand with FlyTrex Yariv Bash; AIT’s Vaughn Moore; FreightWaves Joe Antoshak; C3 Solutions Greg Braun

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MSC carrying aid to Turkey

Now ondemand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? – Resupply logistics with NASA; inflation and your freight; Parade story; white out in Wyoming

What is a Runaway Truck Ramp?

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: Is a truck driver exodus coming; brokerage layoffs; NFS bends on sick time and safety; more

In order to combat challenges, recruiters should lead with integrity, according to Hansen and Adkins’ Tommy Valenzuela.

A confluence of events, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the resulting fuel embargoes, have rejiggered the global supply chain, says John Harms of Brown Brothers Harriman. All of that has led to sustained volatility, and it is not abating anytime soon.

It is important for drivers to stay safe and healthy while on the roads. Here are some healthy snacks.

On demand on WTT live from Global Supply Chain Week: Furniture logistics with Fernish; autonomous trucks with Waabi; automated trailers with QuickLoadz

The EU is Streets Ahead of the US in Electric Vehicle Uptake

This report provides insights to inform carrier strategies in the months ahead.

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Leaf Logistics’ Flex Fleets offers shippers and carriers the best combination of service and financial performance.

An economic study commissioned by three rail supply trade groups has determined that the U.S. rail supply industry’s impact to the nation’s GDP exceeded $75 billion in 2020.

On demand on WTT: What pallets have to say about freight with PalletTrader; reinventing the middle mile with CloudSort; SONAR data driving freight

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This week, FreightWaves will host Global Supply Chain Week, a three-day virtual experience featuring dozens of leaders in global trade.

Cummins Inc. will retire two legacy engines, replacing them with one fuel-agnostic powertrain for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

On demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
Coyote layoffs; what you need to know about CSA scores; depersonalization of logistics and WHAT THE TRIVIA

Port of Long Beach container volume plops

In this issue of the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: most dangerous roads; how runaway truck ramps work; Apple’s growing pains in India and more.

Listed in the Top 20 Best Fleets to Drive for 2023, ACT is constantly evolving to create a better environment for its current and prospective drivers.

The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.

2022 freight bottleneck report

On demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?: Fall out from Norfolk Southern derailment in Ohio; broker-free load board; what beer says about freight and more

The end of 2022 saw a surge in cargo thefts that pushed the yearly total to above an estimated $223 million worth of goods stolen across Canada and the U.S., according to recent data from CargoNet.

This white paper reviews the latest trends in shipping and what we can expect for early 2023.

Sales has drastically shifted in the past few years, and Factor 8 is making sales more lucrative across all industries, including logistics.

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Traffic Crashes Cost America $340 Billion in 2019

Defending your fleet from cyberattacks; how heavy haul works; Cummins billion dollar hydrogen business and more on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

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5 ways weather impacts freight shipments

Logistics of moving stones; shipping from the mainland to HI/AK; 3PL outsourcing; Super Bowl prop bets and more on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Make last-mile logistics more sustainable with 3 key initiatives

In this issue of the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: does age matter in trucking; trucking and ocean markets; aid for Turkey and more.

Best Pass attributes part of its success to its partnerships and encourages fleets of all sizes to consider partnering with other industry players to increase efficiencies.

2023 Top 500 For-Hire Carriers

On demand on WTT: What boxes say about the freight economy; Edge Logistics Will Kerr; trucker vs trucker trivia; aid for Turkey

U.S. crude oil production

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Stabilizing truckload market may mean bottom is in

Prescription subscription: Amazon delivers with RxPass

On demand on WTT: State of warehousing with ShipHero’s Aaron Rubin; Port report with JC Transport’s Ian Weiland; Selling a trucking company with Heath Treasure

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Boeing 747: By the Numbers

Major OTR carrier talks truck tech at manifest; the art of duty drawback; shipping alliances crack and freight trivia on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Truckers’ positive drug tests up 18% in 2022

Luma Brighter Learning is helping carriers stand out as top employers during a driver shortage through better training programs.

The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.

Carriers make good on drivers’ on- and off-the-road preferences

Michigan trucking company auctioning equipment after 50 years

The data contained within the latest report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates.

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Just as Amazon Prime Air drone delivery was beginning to gain momentum, the service was hit with another setback.

On demand on WTT: The logistics behind Black Rifle Coffee Company; tech solution for truck parking and more.

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Tesla could soon begin production of its long-awaited Cybertruck at it plants in Austin, Texas.

On demand on WTT: NASA talks about their $425m Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project with Boeing; University of Arkansas talks higher education in supply chain

A FreightWaves webinar featuring CEO Craig Fuller looked at the current state of the freight market.