Fleets eyeing expansion or currently running a large fleet in this market understand that growth can be costly. Amid sky-high diesel prices and other transportation costs, a toll violation has […]
U.S. Gas Prices Continue Historic Surge 1995-2022
Small carriers exit the industry in droves; tragedy in San Antonio; shipbuilders wont stop building ships; theft trends and more on demand on WTT
Prime Day 2022 will run July 12-13
Frightwaves’ Mary O’Connell and Joe Antoshak take a deep dive into the company’s broker compensation white paper.
Convoy released a sustainability report Tuesday conveying its goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2040.
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Amazon announced that some 3,500 residents in the town of Lockeford, California, will be the first eligible customers to receive packages delivered by drone within 30 minutes
With the freight market falling and layoffs hitting the news cycle, is now a good time to get a job in supply chain? We’ll find out on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
Weekly NTI Update
NextEra Energy plans to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, saying it can do so without using offsets through renewable hydrogen.
Record high fuel prices in May and June this year have created a significant headwind for motor carriers as they continue to weather the current wave of market instability. In […]
On demand on WTT: Lunar logistics with NASA; will the fuel tax holiday help trucking; DB Schenker buys USA Truck and more
What’s it like to have a totally antiquated supply chain management process and build a new one from the ground up? Karon Evanoff tells her story.
Average change in the price of selected raw materials
Inside the WTT newsletter: best places for truckers with dogs; imports nose-dive at Port of LA; autonomous truck gets public road approval
Driving company culture and personal growth.
In February, Russia was still making around 40% more money off its exports of oil, gas and coal in May 2022 than it did one year earlier
On the show: Double brokering scams exposed; record-high net revocation of trucking authorities; used truck prices fall and more
John Deere will relocate its tractor cab assembly from Waterloo, Iowa, to Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, by 2024, the company recently announced.
Freightwaves’ Mary O’Connell and Arrive’s David Spencer return with a June market update.
As the world continues to become increasingly digitized, especially since this shift was accelerated due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies have had to find a balance in the workplace in managing relationships despite being primarily online.
FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon show dives into regenerative agriculture and how farming techniques can sequester carbon and improve soil health.
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This company is using sunlight to charge EVs
It is more important than ever for companies to hone in on their inventory management strategies.
AskWaves explains carbon insets, how they may benefit companies and what limits they may have.
We’re highlighting three amazing queens of the road. We’ll also go deep on reverse logistics and round up the good news and bad news of the week
On this week’s Drilling Deep podcast, host John Kingston talks with colleague Henry Byers about the data that shows a coming collapse in ocean freight movements.
Women in Supply Chain Leadership Roles – year-to-year comparison
Diesel hits new highs, spot market stays under $2, tech for small carriers, going green by recycling and retrofitting trucks, owner op vs company driving
Many companies are leveraging technology to improve driver recruiting and retention.
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
Making Your House a Home
Werner’s senior vice president discusses how technology impacts brokers and truck drivers during FreightWaves’ Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit.
Mastering a niche is the best way to beat the extreme turns in the freight markets. Whether you have a niche or are searching for one, we have the tips to take you to the next level.
WTT was live from FreightWaves Small Fleet & Owner Operator Summit with project44’s Jett McCandless; CloudTrucks Tobenna Arodiogbu; Echo’s Jay Gustafson and ArcBest’s David Kessler
COOP by Ryder’s national sales manager discusses factors impacting volatility in freight markets during FreightWaves’ Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit.
New service will use FedEx to deliver nationwide from New York, LA and Miami restaurants
Gravitas Carbotura designed a Zero-Fill service to divert and recycle 100% of landfill waste into useful materials.
For shippers, incorporating sustainability into supply chains is critical.
FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell sits down with Bill Thayer and Rob Caucci, co-founders of Fillogic, to talk about issues with final mile and how to make it less of a headache.
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Logistics provider Schneider is recognized by PepsiCo as its Asset Sustainability Carrier of the Year.
Robot sales reached record levels in 1st quarter as firms grapple with worker shortages
On WHAT THE TRUCK?!?: Why this startup is betting big on Tesla Semis; Biden vs Boats; Shifting FreightTech needs and news
FreightWaves presents the Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit on Wednesday, June 15.
Trucks carried more than two-thirds of U.S.-Mexico cross-border freight in March
FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell talks with Anshu Prasad about creating reliable and effective transportation networks.
On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are ready to rumble as they’re talking to some of the most interesting and electric people in freight. Alex from The Asian Mai […]
At a key supply chain forum, executives from FourKites sit down and talk about visibility and the need to meet increasing customer demands.
Operation Fly Formula
Why Flexport brought on Dave Clark; sriracha and tampon shortages; fuel is Morbin.
Redwood Logistics will give customers the option to track and offset carbon emissions associated with freight operations.
Open dialogue is critical to retaining and engaging drivers.
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The International Maritime Organization and a California congressman look for strategies to lower emissions on World Ocean Day.
The big problem with big ships; Amazon exec now co-CEO at Flexport; Fighting driver wait times; America’s Trucker charity golf tournament and more on the podcast
Of the 750 million annual truck deliveries, up to 10% — or 75 million — are rejected
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Pitney Bowes Parcel Shipping Index predicts record numbers ahead
Simulating your way to freight victory; port explosion in Chittagong; upgrading to an executive job; meth and avocados don’t mix
A New Climate Ventures expert joins FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon show to discuss the different ways captured carbon dioxide can be used for a circular economy.
Merging technology and talent
It’s another entry point into the business: being a dispatcher. Laura Weston joins Drilling Deep to talk about that route.
What is Cross-docking?
Trucking companies can build driver loyalty by delivering real-time payments through the Branch app
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
Kpler: Russian crude exports in April highest since June 2019
This week in rates; used truck prices drop; getting drivers benefits; weather vs freight and more
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The data contained within the report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates as we progress through the end of Q2 2022.
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Hard to abate sectors such as long-haul trucking are considering clean hydrogen to decarbonize.
Proposed network would be world’s largest commercial drone deployment
FreightWaves teamed up with DDC FPO to determine how labor shortages are impacting carriers and third-party logistics providers.
If there’s one chain that must never be broken, it’s the cold chain.
On the podcast: NASA talks about the X-59 supersonic jet and Quesst mission; Dooner and The Dude face off in a battle of the potato salad
Pitt Ohio’s Geoffrey Muessig says there are steps shippers can take to create a stronger and more profitable relationship with their LTL carriers.
Overall traffic fatalities in 2021 projected to be highest since 2005
In this issue of the WTT newsletter, grossest truck accident of the year; dead cat bounce for spot rates; shippers fight trucker OT pay; more
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.
What are leading carrier’s IT executives looking for in a modern TMS? Drawing on the combined expertise and hands-on experience of dozens of trucking/logistics IT Executives, this comprehensive guide explores […]
Atlas Air, Kalitta freighters spotted with military cargo at Air Force base
On the show, how the big ship arms race is ruining everything; latest on electric trucks; creating a driver culture; and trucker OT pay
Schneider’s second corporate responsibility report focuses on emissions and social initiatives.
EIA expects summer U.S. real gasoline and diesel prices to be the highest since 2014
FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell sits down to talk with David Spencer about market conditions in April as well as what we can expect to see from May.
Experts discuss the challenges facing carriers and shippers when it comes to measuring emissions and why it matters.
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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.
Reusable Boox boxes are often lighter and less expensive than cardboard, CEO says
Tech looks to solve detention; Flexport joins push for formula; retail inventories up big; from corrections to trucking CEO; cybersecurity
How data-driven decision-making can help shippers stay ahead in times of volatility
This white paper offers 6 key steps to help navigate this down market and get you back in the driver’s seat.
Will freight ever return to normal; Mayor highlights trucking; small fleet owner on operating in this market and news on WTT
Distracted driving is a problem. The product offered by NoCell is designed to reduce it, but there is some resistance.
Visit MyBlueGrace.com/shippers/less-than-truckload to learn more
Recruitment and retention through digital media efforts.
