Trailer manufacturers posted 57,300 orders in December, the second-highest monthly intake since ACT Research began tracking in 1996.
In this issue of the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: Final mile fails, LEGO HQ moves to Boston, Tesla’s new SEMI and Cybertruck plant
Companies should utilize social media and content marketing for recruitment efforts to stay ahead.
Mexico breaks record for cargo vehicle production, exports
Ondemand on WTT: 2M Alliance breakup; used truck bubble burst; scary robot yard dogs; how layoffs impact your team and more
How big are the world’s largest ocean container ships?
Get your “easy button” with a modern, SaaS-based TMS! A next-gen TMS helps streamline operations and automate the quote-to-cash cycle for freight transactions. But there’s other benefits too. Investing in […]
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The latest gig economy statistics tell us that times aren’t just changing — they’ve already changed.
Ondemand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
CNBC’s Lori Ann LaRocco
Echo’s Chris Mayberry
Traveler’s Scott Cornell
Patriot Freight Group’s Andrew Salazar
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Electric Vehicle Battery Pack Costs in 2022 Are Nearly 90% Lower than in 2008
Ondemand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?: Kodiak Robotics new COO James Reed; Reliance Partners Thom Albrecht; Project K-9 Hero’s Jason Johnson; FreightWaves Donny Gilbert
Declines expected after reaching multiyear highs in the first half of 2022.
Newly hired CPO Jenny Abernathy is out to change the game for CRST The Transportation Solution Inc.
Majority of gig workers say they are done with traditional employment
This white paper shares an in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets.
Mexico averaged 39 cargo thefts a day in November
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
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Ondemand on WTT: Pam Simon gets us ready for one of the biggest FreightTech conferences of the year; Tom Curee on surviving at a conference; Torc talks autonomy
NFI hosts Girl Scout trucking event
WTT is live from FreightWaves Sales and Marketing Summit with sessions on social marketing, branding, internal and external marketing
Companies should maintain a curious mindset, creating space for feedback, to improve overall business performance.
Chris Grey, vice president of business development at SmartKargo, says not all delivery partners have the shipper’s best interest in mind.
Freight railroads face fierce competition
Ondemand on WTT: “Candy land” director John Swab; FAA system shutdown; human trafficking awareness and more
Amazon CEO confirms company is cutting over 18,000 jobs
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U.S. retail gasoline prices rose in summer but ended 2022 lower than start of year.
The state of autonomous trucking; what you need to know about ocean freight in Q1; NIMBYs vs truckers and more on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
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DoorDash launches Package Pickup for returns
Logistics companies pay for OS&D (overages, shortages and damages) on a regular basis— but most suspect they’re not at fault for up to 70-90% of claims they pay. Kargo, in […]
The “doomsday clock” ticking on ocean contracts
Rise of AI in supply chain
Candy Land review
Starting a fleet in ’23 need to knows
How tech is expediting LTL and more
Planned Battery Plant Capacity in North America by 2030
In this issue of the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter spot rates hit high, C.H. Robinson fallout; a new trucking movie and more.
Meadow Lark boasts diversity efforts and driver benefits in an unstable labor market.
The largest trucking companies that went bankrupt in 2022 freight recession
Fall out from C.H. Robinson firing CEO; a containership powered by sails; top-5 tips to get paid as a driver and more on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
The most-read FreightWaves stories of 2022
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
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Q4 Market Update and Outlook: Highlights from Uber Freight’s Q4 Market Update Report
Is the US ready for more arctic shipping?
Elmhurst University is offering a top-of-the-line, flexible degree to aspiring supply chain leaders.
2022 Brake Safety Week Results
Economy improvements in low-MPG vehicles yield the greatest savings
A few weeks ago, First Star announced its newest addition to its aggressive five-year growth plan, specifically for experienced freight broker agents. The company calls it a “90 for 90” promotion, 90% commission for 90 days.
Hardy Brothers Trucking delivers U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree.
Dash cams — Your fleet guardians
FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and David Spencer, director of business intelligence at Arrive Logistics, cover the December market update.
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US Freight Railroads are the Best Rail Network Since the Staggers Act of 1980
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Amazon launches driver tipping feature
On the last WHAT THE TRUCK?!? of the year we celebrate the season with offices across the industry
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
Driver wellness is a critical safety issue. In an industry where driver wellness is consistently listed as a key concern, companies like Rolling Strong are important.
Petroleum and natural gas formation
In this issue of the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: freight story of the year; trucker crashes during livestream; Arizona’s container wall; trucking Christmas gifts and more
Founded roughly six years ago, Knoxville, Tennessee-based Konexial is a trucking technology company dedicated to meeting the needs of companies in the industry by creating state-of-the-art technology that helps improve day-to-day operations.
VSA Releases 2022 Operation Safe Driver Week Results
Appearing on Fuller Speed Ahead in, Venture 53’s Pat Martin says the supply chain is the most fragmented industry today and that we need AI to solve problems, not automation to replace workers.
WHAT THE TRUCK?!? live from FreightWaves’ Domestic Supply Chain Summit with guests from Echo, Leaf, Ryder and Inxeption
Convoy, J.B. Hunt and Uber Freight last week announced that they have partnered to create the Scheduling Standards Consortium as a new standard for full truckload freight employment scheduling.
Myth vs. The Real Deal – Seat belt safety
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More ethanol was blended into U.S. gasoline last summer than ever before
What did a trucking VP learn while out on the road? Where are autonomous trucks going? What’s the market wrap for ’22? All that and more on WTT.
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Freight technology buyers should carefully assess their mindset when it comes to purchasing new technology in times of a less robust market.
Why the Tesla Semi isn’t yet ready for commercial prime time
What was the freight story of the year? Craig Fuller makes his pick; Uber Freight, Convoy and JBH team up on Scheduling Standards Consortium and more ondemand on WTT
Partnering with Wreaths Across America can be a potential recruitment tool, especially for companies efforting toward veteran-friendly hiring initiatives, according to the nonprofit.
J.B. Hunt gives $55K back to classrooms
In this issue of the WTT newsletter distracted driving at sea; the cheap freight problem; is automation coming for all of us; a sauerkraut spill and more.
2022 FreightWaves SONAR Wrapped
What were carriers’ biggest DOT violations in ’22? Is PSR out the window? How CSA scores work. And trucking weird news on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
Newest Convoy survey shows environmental impact as newest sustainability motivation over governmental relations.
Winter driving preparations
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Physical Stores Regain Ground Amid Broader Holiday Trend
The folks at Convoy believe that this soft market will continue through the beginning of the new year as demand is declining faster than supply.
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What to do in a winter emergency
NASA lands on WTT to talk about their SWOT machine; Tesla Semi delivered to Pepsi; Fleet sustainability and more
The December 2022 “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 […]
Starting in January, changes will be made to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s clearinghouse that rid carriers of that monotonous task.
The Case for Vehicle Tracking
In this issue, real vs fake Christmas trees; East Coast spot rates sink; Tesla Semi event and more.
Share the road safely this winter
When it comes to your FreightTech, you should buy what you can and build what will differentiate you.
The logistics behind the NYSE electric truck tree delivery; the rise of reshoring; rail resolved? and much more ondemand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
There is potential for error without a strategic bidding strategy. Andrew Lynch with Zipline Logistics believes there are a few important things that CPG shippers should consider when running or entering a bid.
Building a supply chain roadmap in the face of a downturn
Investments in logistics technology are strong and will continue to increase
FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell David Spencer, director of business development at Arrive Logistics, cover the December market update.
This paper examines the unique requirements for cold chain shipping.
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