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Leah Shaver sits down with Beth Potratz and Leigh Sauter, founders of Spark Change Lab, to discuss their passion for solving the supply chain industry’s staffing challenges with accessible webinars and live events.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Sal Mercogliano; Trent Cameron; Aleks Bates; Dan Artaev

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

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Mastering driver and vehicle maintenance data is essential for enhancing fleet safety and productivity. Discover how telematics can reduce downtime, boost productivity, retain drivers, and maximize your safety program’s value […]

From ocean container flows to intermodal rail movements and truckload tenders, our white paper lays out the impact of the port strike.

The October 2024 “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 […]

Inside the newsletter: Clock strikes midnight on ILA port strike; recovery from Helene

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Ryan Spellman; Josh Lovan; Jessica Dotson; Joseph Firrincieli

The FreightWaves SONAR National Truckload Index (NTI) is a seven-day moving average of freight spot rates that measures the U.S. for-hire, over-the-road dry van trucking market. Historical and daily NTI data is available only through FreightWaves SONAR.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Bruce Anderson, Binai Thoppil; Kaylee Nix

This monthly report analyzes the current state of the freight market based on critical insights from our SONAR platform. September’s session includes an overview of current freight market conditions and […]

Ed Burns, CEO of Burns Logistics, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach and Project 61, to discuss the history of Burns Logistics and how that impacted his philosophy of sales through forming meaningful relationships.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by NASA’s Jason Dickerson; RyderVentures Michael Plasencia; Terminal Industries Max Constant

In recent years, fleet managers and decision-makers have witnessed a significant technological transformation in the transportation industry. Today, regardless of the challenges a company encounters, there’s likely an advanced tech […]

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter East and Gulf Coast ports prepare for strike in 6 days; are truckers serial killers?; and Trump vs. John Deere

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Now on demand, Dooner is joined by Jennifer DeAngelis; Steve Schlect; Erik Rosica

The FreightWaves SONAR National Truckload Index (NTI) is a seven-day moving average of freight spot rates that measures the U.S. for-hire, over-the-road dry van trucking market. Historical and daily NTI data is available only through FreightWaves SONAR.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Don and Jason Lord; Kylla Lanier; Jamie Hagen; Nick LaFalce; Norita Taylor

Inside the newsletter: steamship lines react to potential port strike; tariffs targeted; exploding pager supply chains

Project 61 founder Jeremy Reymer shares the importance of creating awareness about low trucker life expectancy, and educating all stakeholders in the industry in order to alter that trajectory and help drivers live healthier, longer lives.

Now on demand WHAT THE TRUCK?!? is live from the Net-Zero Carbon Summit with Dooner; Tyler Deaton; ROman Ramirez and more

In freight, time is money. Every minute counts, and every inch of space matters.  That’s why leading logistics organizations, such as MAB Kargo, are turning to solutions like Unisys Logistics […]

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As one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, the commercial transportation industry plays a major role in helping to create a lower carbon intensity future.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Craig Lineauer; Josh Lovan; Nilay Parikh

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

The FreightWaves SONAR National Truckload Index (NTI) is a seven-day moving average of freight spot rates that measures the U.S. for-hire, over-the-road dry van trucking market. Historical and daily NTI data is available only through FreightWaves SONAR.

Tech-enabled logistics solutions don’t just help you reduce costs, lower workforce constraint risk, and drive sustainability—they can fuel growth, transform the way you operate, help you reach consumers in new […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Matthew Leffler; Weston LaBar; Danny Ramon

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Dave Powell, professional CDL truck driver with Usher Transport, and 2024 National Tank Truck Carriers’ Driver of the Year, shares his perspective from behind the wheel. Powell reflects on the importance of drivers being intentional about their health, as well as being a strong ambassador for the industry in order to improve trucking’s image and attract a younger workforce.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by William Byron; Chadd Olesen; Adam Wingfield; Dan Lindsey; Kathy Close

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Cut the noise and get the info you need now. Stop wasting time on endless reports. ISAAC Analytics gives you AI-powered insights to make faster decisions, save money, and optimize […]

The FreightWaves SONAR National Truckload Index (NTI) is a seven-day moving average of freight spot rates that measures the U.S. for-hire, over-the-road dry van trucking market. Historical and daily NTI data is available only through FreightWaves SONAR.

In today’s fast-paced e-commerce environment, more than ever before, distribution center operations require agility and accuracy. Ever increasing demand for faster delivery speeds and more robust product variety puts pressure […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Ryan Droege; Spencer Barkoff; Deb Labree; Roger Mackbach

James Winfrey, vice president of partnerships and alliances with Leoforce, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach, to discuss advancements in recruiting technology in the trucking space, highlighting some of the best use cases for leveraging AI to allow for a better applicant experience and outcome.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Jordan Spradling; John Luciani; Kyle Taylor

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The September 2024 “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 […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Andrew Silver and Brittain Ladd

When it comes to safety and compliance on the roads, PCF Insurance stands tall as a leader in insurance, risk management and loss control with a team of professionals who […]

Welcome to the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Newsletter presented by Truckstop. In this issue, inward dash cams penalize singing?; Flexport’s last supper  and more. The day the music died Reddit Big […]

Leah Shaver, president and CEO of The National Transportation Institute and regular guest host of Taking the Hire Road, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach, to discuss the importance of leveraging data to make better business decisions.

While repairs for accidents grow costlier every year, fleets running Ex-Guard have seen as much as an 80% decrease in towable accidents.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Scott Ginsberg; Jason Blanchard; Thom Albrect

Welcome to the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Newsletter presented by Truckstop. In this issue, a freight broker video game; railroads try to get back on track; and more. Freight Broker Simulator […]

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Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Trooper Ben Gardner; Zane Holcomb; Scott Cornell

The FreightWaves SONAR National Truckload Index (NTI) is a seven-day moving average of freight spot rates that measures the U.S. for-hire, over-the-road dry van trucking market. Historical and daily NTI data is available only through FreightWaves SONAR.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Shimmi Munson; Lacey Wancyzk; Will Jenkins; Mike Bush

Brent Dorfman of DriverReach highlights how a modern platform can streamline recruiting and compliance processes, which in turn frees up resources for more growth and development.

The Shipper Rate Report — presented in partnership with U.S. Bank and BlueGrace Logistics — is a quarterly publication using freight payment data from U.S. Bank in conjunction with FreightWaves SONAR datasets to […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Devon Eriksen; Bek Abdullayev; Richard Sharp

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Modern trucks rely on advanced systems vulnerable to cyberattacks, posing serious risks to fleet operations. Traditional security methods, like the seed-key exchange, are becoming outdated, leaving fleets exposed to potential […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Tony Mulvey; Wes Kornowske; Justin Martin

The FreightWaves SONAR National Truckload Index (NTI) is a seven-day moving average of freight spot rates that measures the U.S. for-hire, over-the-road dry van trucking market. Historical and daily NTI data is available only through FreightWaves SONAR.

FreightWaves’ Carrier Rate Report — presented in partnership with Trimble — provides a review of the previous quarter and a forecast for the coming months. Featuring responses from a carrier survey alongside […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by John Konrad V and Robert Palm

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

Despite the many advantages of rail transportation, shippers in North America tend to rely more on over-the-road trucking for most transportation needs. A variety of factors help explain this discrepancy, […]

Justin Clarke, founder and CEO of driver staffing firm F|Staff, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares how he has disrupted the traditional driver staffing business model by leveraging technology to enable a better experience for matching drivers with fleets.

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: Challenge issued to ATA and OOIDA; Tesla Semi scam; has the market bottomed?

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Tim Perkins and Jay Grimes

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Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Barry Kukkuk; Alan Adler; Chris Gonzalez

The FreightWaves SONAR National Truckload Index (NTI) is a seven-day moving average of freight spot rates that measures the U.S. for-hire, over-the-road dry van trucking market. Historical and daily NTI data is available only through FreightWaves SONAR.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Rik Schrader; Scott Pecoriello; Andrey Drotenko

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: Lucky the Pig’s trucking tale; weight loss for drivers; Storrowed.

Mark Colson, president and CEO of the Alabama Trucking Association, discusses the importance of training and professional development as well as legislative support for the trucking industry.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Allen Schaeffer; Mike McGovern; Tristan Bordallo