Kevin Hill and Richie discuss who they would like to share a coffee with and their top business/sales movie as Richie takes his final bow behind the sales desk.
FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Thomas Wasson sit down to talk about best practices when booking trucks and how to help others avoid rookie mistakes when booking their first loads.
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Make accidents easy, see the big picture, and keep your company safe.
On the new app, users will log in to an updated timeline of FreightWaves content and have the ability to comment, like and share with contacts and other social media sites.
Hyper rail systems could transport containers to and from ports quickly, according to WickedHyper’s CEO.
Officials blame Russian attackers, vow to rebuild monster-sized AN-225
“Today, no area on the planet is left untouched by plastic pollution, from deep-sea sediment to Mount Everest. The planet deserves a multilateral solution that speaks from source to sea,” said Amina J. Mohammed, deputy secretary-general of the U.N.
On the show, a veteran-owned coffee brand; veteran-owned print shop serving supply chain businesses; and how DOD SkillBridge works
As You Sow graded companies based on their progress toward achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.
Brian Thompson shares how SMC3 gets employees ready to take on the market.
Communities contend increase in freight train traffic could bring more blocked crossings
Nocell Technologies helps fleets prevent distracted driving.
McLeod’s load matching software automates the process of narrowing down your current carriers based on history and preferences to provide the best match for each load. Learn how TopMatch helps […]
Managers from Styer Transportation and Parrish Leasing share how their companies have profited from investing in McLeod. Operate more efficiently Better customer service Life is better for their drivers Automated […]
‘We are going to get this fixed. We’re going to get the resources right’
Latest supply chain impacts from the Ukrainian conflict; what war means for CHB; can autonomous fleets run 20 hours a day
In today’s episode, we talk about the challenges of tracking freight, and how we can change telephone calls into telematics updates. Our special guest is Ryan Rogers, CEO of freight location tracking startup TextLocate.
For many large carriers, communication is automated, but those fleets are in the top 1% of all registered carriers. For the rest of trucking, tracking still involves a phone call. In this episode, we look at ways to make tracking methods transparent and available to all.
Is it possible to make this simpler?
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
AskWaves explores how drivers can navigate these quick, intense storms
Michael Vincent and Richie discuss outcomes vs outputs with Ian Koniak Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building!
Companies clap back against Russia, convoys could disrupt SOTU, Suez Canal raises tolls again and more in the WTT newsletter
“Relative sea-level rise and the increased frequency and severity of storms are already affecting port activity, infrastructure and supply chains, sometimes disrupting trade and transport,” the report said.
Mary O’Connell and David Spencer, director of business intelligence at Arrive Logistics, sit down to talk about the freight market in February and the outlook for 2022.
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Parade’s capacity management solution integrates seamlessly with Tai’s TMS system to help freight brokerages
On the show we look at the impacts of the Ukraine conflict from the perspectives of a broker, a data provider, and the procurement side
JLE Industries is considering a variety of solutions to help more than 70% of its customers satisfy their ESG mandates.
Average speed reductions in pedestrian AEB tests
An inside look at the Florida Harbor Pilots Association; NASA’s closed-loop life support systems; war in Ukraine and more on WTT
There’s a lot of bad information out there about the state of the oil market.
Kiwibot is teaming with Sodexo to take delivery bots to college.
Go on a career journey with Gollapalli and learn how he and his team are helping over 3,300 trucking companies crush DOT compliance daily
Mark Manera discusses the importance of driver health and wellbeing
Energy generated by the solar panels will charge the battery and power liftgates and ancillary equipment.
The procurement module will help companies find more sustainable suppliers, said Ethan Soloviev, chief innovation officer at HowGood.
Security guarantees sought for avocado inspectors in Michoacán
This report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates as we navigate the post-holiday season.
FreightVana is planting a tree per load; Convoys in the USA; how usage-based insurance works
Tech-savvy consumers are leveraging digital tools to build shopping lists, order online
In this issue, truck convoys head to D.C.; contract rates up 25%; more volume incoming
“We are excited to help usher in a new era of intelligent, modern logistics with a focus on sustainability for our customers, our employees, our shareholders and our planet,” said Lily Shen, CEO and president.
Mary O’Connell and Nick Dangles, co-founder at Kinetic, sit down to talk about the importance of training for new hires and existing employees.
Nonbinding reservations from fleets hit 7,325 as 2021 revenues grow to $6.3 million
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“Partnering with Bunker Holding will accelerate the marine industry adoption of biodiesel to achieve aggressive carbon reduction goals,” said Bob Kenyon, senior vice president of sales and marketing at REG.
Congestion mounts at SC Ports; Asia getting backlogged again; an invention that stops flickering lights; SmartHop expands in Miami
EIA projects accelerating renewable consumption and steady liquid fuels growth to 2050
Nexxiot co-founder Daniel MacGregor chats with FreightWaves’ Tyler Cole about how data and Internet of Things can impact sustainability.
Some big ports are import focused. The Port of Oakland is a big export port. It is trying to restore the traditional import/export balance.
“The more we talk about data you need to be specific about what data you want to get and what purpose you want to get the data for,” said Rik Arends, program director at Smart Freight Centre.
FreightWaves’ Tony Mulvey and Torqata’s Rak-Joon Choi discuss how visibility and blockchain technology are impacting the automotive industry.
Which zero-emission fuel will be the winner in trucking? The state of EVs and charging infrastructure and more on WTT from GSCW22
Also on the podcast: The torrid pace of diesel consumption.
Third-party sellers on Amazon’s platform are suffering from many of the same supply chain issues as traditional retailers
FreightWaves’ Kevin Hill and Teclo Garcia, economic development director for the city of Laredo, discuss supply chain bottlenecks during FreightWaves’ Global Supply Chain Week.
Of 18 companies that Friend of the Sea evaluated, it identified Hapag-Lloyd as “the international shipping company most committed to minimizing the risk of whale ship strikes.”
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
Reaching COVID-19 pandemic high, employment remains 2.9% below pre-pandemic December 2019
“There’s a lot more focus on tracking the product itself” when it comes to consumer packaged goods, said Bart De Muynck, vice president of supply chain research at Gartner.
WTT is live from CPG day at Global Supply Chain Week with guests from Echo, Ryder System, Transfix, Flexe and Redwood Logistics
Whether at the U.S. Supreme Court, the Department of Labor or other venues, Benesch attorney says it’s going to be a lively year for the independent contractor versus employee debate.
Amazon’s fulfillment and shipping costs in total and as a percentage of net sales
Green ammonia production emits no carbon dioxide, but it has major safety, cost and scaling hurdles to overcome.
Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: Worst rest stops in America, Battlefield: Ottawa, spot rates up $1 YoY, and don’t get Tinder swindled
Automation can help “you get a ton more value out of your existing systems and any new investments you want to make in technology,” said Eric Rempel, chief innovation officer at Redwood Logistics.
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SmartBOL includes industry-focused functionality, exceptional customer care, training for management and users, and simplicity to assure easy operational readiness and improvement.
How Wayfair is using their supply chain to gain a competitive advantage; keeping your cool with reefer and more
Solution in use in France measures and cuts boxes to fit item properly, eliminating excess packaging
The logistics behind hauling bees; the art of truck photography; Is convoy headed to Super Bowl; MATS honored with new truck
Also on the podcast: the global slowdown in oil refining.
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A carbon price is an “essential element in any decarbonization plan,” John Butler, president and CEO of WSC, said during a press conference Thursday.
Truck Drivers USA’s Lori Furnell discusses the importance of community in the industry.
Kaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey talk freight, finance, and female entrepreneurship on this episode of Great Quarter, Gals.
Luke Falasca talks about the up and down patterns in the freight markets on this episode of #WithSONAR.
Impacts of climate change; extreme weather exacerbated supply chain crisis
What goes down at the other Port of Vancouver; TinyMobileRobots keeping trucks in the fast lane; fast food logistics
Wabtec and Progress Rail selected as suppliers
This white paper reviews peak season dynamics and what we can expect this quarter.
Mary O’Connell and David Cook, director of sales at CPC Logistics, sit down to talk about driver retention and providing support to private fleets.
“This deal is a great opportunity to accelerate our joint sustainability efforts. SAF has a lot of potential to reduce CO2 emissions,” said Adriaan den Heijer, executive vice president at AFKLM Cargo and managing director at Martinair.
Value Maritime has developed a system to capture carbon onboard vessels, fill up CO2 batteries and use the captured carbon dioxide in greenhouses.
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After declining in 2020, the combined production of U.S. fossil fuels increased by 2% in 2021
A winner is declared in the 1st-ever Freight Meme World Championship; legal liabilities for convoy truckers; a new beard cream; Flexport’s $935m haul.
“Efficiency is the place to start. Look for opportunities to collaborate,” said Ryan Purcell, senior director of supply chain, global health and development at Coupa Software.
Refrigerated trucks, or reefer trucks as they are known in the trucking industry, play a vital role in the supply chain.
AskWaves dives into the potential benefits and drawbacks of using blue hydrogen on the path to green hydrogen.
A new children’s book honoring the people who make freight happen; what to know about selling on Amazon; dray update
Also on the podcast: Some numbers that point to why the diesel market is climbing.
Automatic braking, improving CDL accuracy included in department-wide shift to close agency oversight gaps
“A complete transition to ZET technology would not only help mitigate the impacts of climate change and poor air quality but could eventually lower total cost of ownership for fleets and create job growth in the U.S.,” the report said.
An inside look at EV charging with ChargePoint’s Rich Mohr.
Haul’s Timothy Henry discusses how technology is combating the driver shortage.
Specialized Beluga freighter that ferries aircraft components will be available for hire
What are the plans for the next trucking convoy? Plus, FreightTech CEOs talk about building their tech and businesses
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
“We’re not looking to replace trains. We’re looking to augment trains with a system that is trying to be competitive as an alternative to trucks,” said Matt Soule, co-founder and CEO at Parallel Systems.
