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1st-year drivers can make up to $110K, veteran drivers even more

USA Truck lost money for many years, but with new leadership and culture has turned itself into a financial success.

On WTT Live form Enterprise Fleet Summit: collapsing spot market; geometry of geo fences; how tech is enabling large fleets; more

Experts discuss how the future of driver recruitment and retention relies on feedback in this fireside chat during FreightWaves’ Enterprise Fleet Summit.

During FreightWaves’ Enterprise Fleet Summit, experts discussed how fleets can adapt to rapidly changing fuel prices.

Business gain new appreciation for outsourcing post-COVID, DDC FPO executive says.

Transborder freight between the U.S. and North American countries (Canada and Mexico) in January 2022

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and ArcBest’s Steven Leonard sit down to cover all things LTL and how to avoid unnecessary charges

Attend the FreightWaves Enterprise Fleet Summit on Wednesday, April 13!

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach began charging diesel-powered drayage trucks $10 per unit entering and leaving the ports

Freight memes come to life; Odd Lots Joe Weisenthal’s inflation song, Tive raises $54m, news and more on WTT

On this episode of Net-Zero Carbon, the CEO of Leonard’s Express talks about the company’s strategies to reduce emissions in long-haul trucking.

Record cargo revenue motivates investment in dedicated aircraft, cold storage and IT systems

Trucking visits the White House; moving conference freight; how dynamic LTL pricing works; autonomous partnerships

How did truck drivers do in 2021? Their tax returns tell the story. And how jet fuel is impacting the price of diesel.

Big Brown is going small in test of e-cargo bikes

Carriers can do more to welcome women to the industry.

The story behind MVMNT and TMS 2.0

See how much a single rail car can carry

Home goods supply chain; unusual freight; what the data is saying about demand; mental health; and the latest in news and markets

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Tyler Cole sit down to talk about the importance of building a sustainable supply chain.

Trips include driving, rail, transit and air

In this issue, market’s downward spiral; HBO highlights how trucking is broken for drivers; White House announces measures to fix a fragile market

ZeroAvia signed a memorandum of understanding with ZEV Station to “kick-start hydrogen fueling for aviation in California and beyond,” says ZEV Station CEO.

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

Drone company and restaurant partner Brinker International launch delivery service in Granbury

Carbon offsets are a growing alternative or additional step toward reducing emissions in sectors like transportation.

Dooner and The Dude are talking about freight’s biggest challenges in Q2. They’ll look at international shipping, the ports, trucking, as well as the conflict in Ukraine. 

More serious conversations about nearshoring has changed the role of 3PL companies from a strategic advisory role to one of execution.

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

“The conversation around empty miles is not a new conversation,” said Jennifer Wong, head of sustainability at Convoy. But now it’s about more than just saving money.

Georgia governor hails project to ‘provide the infrastructure our economy needs to thrive’

How truckers are making bank with side hustles. Joining us is Clarissa Rankin, Chris Lee, BruceAllmiighty, and Redwood.

Also on the podcast: Transplace’s view of the supply chain and whether it’s getting any better.

The United States has imported a relatively small share of crude oil from Russia, but U.S. imports of petroleum products from Russia — namely, unfinished oils and fuel oil.

Folding five empty shipping containers into the space of one could curb smuggling, save shippers money and reduce emissions.

Work4 survey shows how to best recruit drivers.

Dooner goes 12 rounds with Surge Transportation’s Omar Singh as they discuss the company’s origin story and leadership over adversity

In the market today, more and more companies in freight are turning to brokerage companies for help.

E-commerce is undergoing a metamorphosis thanks to online grocery shopping

Ross Kennedy talks about the war in Ukraine’s impact on supply chains; how entertainment logistics work; West Coast labor issues and more

Covering a tractor and trailer in solar panels could potentially generate more than 18,000 watt hours of energy per day in California conditions.

Revived Soldiers Ukraine placed an order for up to 200 drones from Canada-based Draganfly

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Joe Antoshak sit down to talk about the top 500 for-hire carrier list and the 2022 driver pay guide just completed.

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that includes federal highway designation for portions of Interstate 27 in Texas and New Mexico as part of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor project

An inside look at ice road trucking; is a trucking bloodbath coming? and more on the show.

Data can help identify causes of inefficiency and inform better decision-making.

2 new offerings are geared toward last-mile delivery

The logistics behind NASA’s Artemis mission to the moon; logistics companies send aid to Ukraine; news and more

Also on the podcast: diesel is kicking crude’s butt.

The Annual Energy Outlook 2022 Reference case projects that U.S. energy consumption will grow through 2050, primarily driven by population and economic growth

Solving a missing piece in companies’ retention efforts.

Crowded city streets and limited spaces slow down the last mile, drive up costs

Convoy founder heads to MATS via truck; how 3PLs should be working with drivers; why you need to audit your freight bills

Environmental Defense Fund tells ports, shippers to ‘act now or pay later’ for climate change

In this issue, rates are still slumping; truckers get bathroom rights; NYC bounty hunters vs. idle trucks; the mystery of conference carpets solved?

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Ryan Rogers from TextLocate sit down to talk about the world of visibility and the struggles that come with knowing where your freight is at all times.

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

Legislation aimed at easing transportation pain may have a chance of getting through Congress

“With every SAF deal, we are increasingly aware of the huge task that lies ahead in utilizing more sustainable solutions to help our customers,” said John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express.

Spot market continues to slide while contract reaches new heights; East Coast ports are getting slammed as shippers shift cargo from the West Coast; Google enters the FreightTech scene.

Experts discuss how environmental impacts and supply chain resilience are becoming increasingly important.

Winner will be announced at Mid-America Trucking Show

Issues mount for supply chains; scaling a FreightTech company; cannabis logistics; employee retention; developing talent; news

Host John Kingston also discusses why retail diesel prices haven’t plummeted with the fall in futures prices.

Revised figures show 1.55 million work in truck transportation sector

WorkHound partners with companies to increase retention rates.

The Future of Supply Chain on May 9-10, 2022, at the Rogers Convention Center in NW Arkansas.

FreightWaves’ Kevin Hill joins author and sales guru David Hoffeld to chat winning sales strategies at FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit.

“FreightTech is only as good as the relationships that FreightTech enables and the data feeding into freight technology,” said Michael Johnson, EVP of strategy at Redwood Logistics.

WTT is live from FreightWaves 3PL Summit with guests froms Parade, Transforce, Zuum, TriumphPay, Trucker Tools and Turvo

Newer generations of sales reps are not solely motivated by money, said Cassie Pless, director of commercial sales at Outreach.

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

Delivery of fuel, ammunition vital during times of conflict

Going green isn’t just about electrification.

Kevin welcomes Jim Becker, the CEO of Becker Logistics, to discuss what he’s learned in sales and why it’s important to always develop a system for sales. 

FreightWaves’Mary O’Connelland Kurtis Tryber from EXO Freight sit down to talk about all things flatbed: booking loads, how to get information you need to get started in flatbed and some of the craziest flatbed moves.

“Solving the climate emergency and decarbonizing our customers’ supply chains is a strategic imperative for Maersk,” said CEO Soren Skou.

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

Businesses must innovate to stay in business, and nowhere is this more keenly felt than in the world of freight. Payments have taken a sharp turn for players in this […]

AskWaves looks at the rankings of the world’s top container ports

Trucker Path’s Best Truck Stops in America; Trucking and Logistics Professionals for Ukraine; a charity Tough Mudder with a logistics spin

Rising sea levels and increasingly extreme weather are expected to cost ports and shippers billions of dollars annually.

“I think we’re looking at the beginning of the largest commodity market we’ve ever seen,” said Peter Fusaro, founder of the Wall Street Green Summit.

Freightwaves is taking logistics to the next level at The Future of Supply Chain on May 9-10, 2022, at the Rogers Convention Center in NW Arkansas.

Currently, 87 million metric tons of that can be traced to non-revenue—or empty—miles.

The six companies plan to produce at least 730,000 metric tons of green methanol by the end of 2025.

Blythe Brumleve looks at the next steps of internet existence on this episode of Cyberly.

Check in on the latest market updates on this episode of #WithSONAR.

Kaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey host an hour-long episode of Great Quarter, Gals to celebrate International Women’s Day.

A Kansas truck stop less than 2 years old already is recognized as one of the best in the country.

To learn more visit Tai-Software.com

FreightWaves’ Modern Shipper brand and WHAT THE TRUCK?!? podcast are finalists in the 68th Annual Jesse H. Neal Awards’ Best New Product and Best Podcast categories.

Truckers used as ‘eyes and ears’ to assist law enforcement.

Truckstop’s acquisition of RMIS “puts us in this position to be an even better matchmaker between the carrier and the broker,” Tucker said.

The 2022 3PL Summit will highlight the best technology and practices to guide you to success this year. Hear discussions on multi-modal optimization, customer relations, sales insights, market insights, pricing strategies and much more.

“Ranges for zero-emission trucks are improving over time with battery technology advancements,” said Yin Qiu, data scientist at Calstart.

The Environmental Protection Agency maintains a listing of “off-cycle” vehicle technologies that reduce emissions but are not sufficiently accounted for in city and highway test cycles.