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Disjointed collaboration within the supply chain has lead to little improvement; rail safety; renewables

MIT’s David Correll and aifleet’s Marc El Khoury join Thomas Wasson on this episode of Loaded and Rolling to talk about the much-touted driver shortage.

Host John Kingston also looks at renewable diesel, which might not be as plentiful as envisioned.

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Kubed Living is turning shipping containers into homes, offices and gyms.

FreightWaves reports very positive financial performance in 4Q 2021.

Drive My Way adds a personal touch to driver recruiting with its driver-centric software.

Learn about Automating the Spot Quote Process for Full Truckload Brokers

“We founded Parallel to allow railroads to open new markets, increase infrastructure utilization and improve service to accelerate freight decarbonization,” said Matt Soule, co-founder and CEO at Parallel Systems.

Freight consultant Chris Jolly and Shannon Breen of FreightVana discuss strategies to help transportation companies develop long-term relationships with clients.

“An earlier transition will allow more gradual changes, thereby reducing the risk of significant disruptions of the sector and of asset stranding,” the report said.

“People see themselves valued more by the marketplace sometimes than they do by where they are, and that’s why you suddenly see a lot of this Great Resignation business,” said Adrian Chapman, owner and CEO of Cover 3 Consulting.

Live on the show: social media audience building; converting TikToks to sales; should your business create NFTs and more

“Before you start your TikTok or before you start your social media platform, make sure that you have a goal in mind,” said Luke Kostka, co-founder and creative director at New Norml Media.

On a not seasonally adjusted basis, number of jobs declined significantly

Kevin and Richie welcome Chris Jolly, a.k.a. The Freight Coach, on the show this week to talk about sales and marketing.

Mary O’Connell and Brian Cristol chat about performance measurement and data management problems in the supply chain.

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

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“We need to be able to not only get that data, but as a transportation industry, we need to understand how to interpret that data,” said Brad Benbow, business growth investments at Ardagh Group.

“Climate protection is an issue that impacts everyone. While we can work towards this goal internally, we also wanted to provide an opportunity to enroll our customers in our mission toward carbon neutrality,” said Mark McCullough, Gebrüder Weiss USA CEO.

Kaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey remake Great Quarter, Guys into Great Quarter, Gals, putting a feminine spin on freight and finance.

Also covered on the podcast is the spillover from the natural gas price surge.

Flatbed and over-the-road drivers to see 70 cents per mile

Omnichannel Logistics Programs Offer Pathway to Success in Changeable Market

Trucking company owner and Texas House candidate Adam Blanchard joins the show to discuss a possible solution to the driver shortage.

The No. 1 place to find or post a job in the freight industry

With dry van rates hitting all-time highs and a record number of ships off of SoCal will ’22 be more of the same. We have predictions.

“This year will be the year for Maersk to ensure green solutions are developed end to end,” said Henriette Hallberg Thygesen, CEO of fleet and strategic brands at Maersk.

Transport refrigeration company Thermo King’s R452A refrigerant will reportedly reduce carbon emissions by 50%.

Optimize your carrier network and save. A fully optimized carrier network not only lowers your shipping costs, it ensures your customers receive the BEST possible shipping experience. Do you have […]

Company will use electric vans to expand InHome Delivery to cover 30 million Americans

Kevin Hill and Richie Daigle discuss the use of non-competes in freight with Omar Singh, the founder and president of Surge Transportation.

Mary O’Connell and Ingrid Brown chat about what drivers want from brokers and account managers and what makes a good broker.

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Ransomware attacks deliver more pain, important takeaways

A look at the driver experience at Port of New York/New Jersey from a trucker’s perspective; abandoned truck recovery; mental health and more.

“The first thing to do is to have an understanding of what type of offset it is that you’re looking for because there’s quite a range of pricing,” said Andrew Hall, director of sustainable finance at Trayport.

U.S. freight railroads, on average, move 1 ton of freight more than 480 miles per gallon of fuel.

On the show we hear from a trucker turned Ironman. Plus how St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund is putting drivers on a highway to health.

Host John Kingston dives into the surging price of oil and diesel.

Its the biggest expansion yet for the company’s Uber Connect service

CargoWise has risen to a position of dominance in the transport management system market. In 2020, it gained the top 25 freight forwarders as customers, as well as continued partnerships […]

Blythe Brumleve gets a history lesson on this episode of Cyberly.

Natasha Hammack of Wright Media joins the show to discuss truck driver recruiting solution HireMaster.

Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith welcome in the new year on this first episode of Freightonomics for 2022.

Roadmap for Successful Technology Implementation with TruckerTools.com

Immediate Past ATA Chair Sherri Garner Brumbaugh joins the show to discuss ways to introduce trucking to younger drivers, especially to more women.

The true cost of dwell times, getting truckers paid faster, the future of renewable fuels, and the importance of predictive maintenance

“We’ll see real progress as more companies have leadership at the highest levels in the company focused on sustainability and incorporating sustainability into business strategy,” said Susan Uthayakumar, chief sustainability and energy officer at Prologis.

“2022 must be the year where commitments are turned into concrete steps and binding regulations,” said Madeline Rose, climate campaign director at Pacific Environment.

Criminals aggressively target commercial trains, tractor-trailers

Richie Daigle and Michael Vincent unpack the various meanings of the word “value” in sales.

Q1 outlook for inland and ocean; stranded on I95; why The Rock is tweeting about supply chain and more.

Mary O’Connell and Grace Sharkey sit down and talk about what freight trends they expect in 2022, the weirdest things they’ve moved and how to make a successful environment for new people getting into brokering.

Page Siplon, CEO of TeamOne Logistics, joins the show to discuss his company’s approach to driver retention.

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

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

Mexico is the largest avocado producer in the world, with a volume that exceeded 2.3 million tons in 2020

“Absolute figures are always dependent on transport activity. But if you have the emissions intensity, you as a shipper or a freight buyer can make a very educated decision,” Moritz Tölke, technical manager at the Smart Freight Centre, told FreightWaves.

Deutsche Post DHL Group is ranking its road transport subcontractors on their level of sustainability.

Sales of Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, and Battery Electric Vehicles

Mary O’Connell and Thomas Wasson sit down and talk about what freight trends we saw this year, our expectations for the new year, and some of our favorite stories from the planning and brokering days.

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Four tips to get the most out of your EV battery this winter

Shippers increasingly search for suppliers with sustainable operations.

While many companies put environmental concerns on the back burner the past two years, “the topic has very much returned to the top of the agenda for most leading players in the industry today,” said Greg Hewitt, CEO at DHL Express USA.

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See how Trucker Tools helped Trinity Logistics quickly respond to the changing market space.

Also on the podcast: What’s holding back US investment in more oil drilling?

Logistics companies like C.H. Robinson are deploying employee to open certain containers and sort out time-sensitive items

Kevin Hill and Richie Daigle welcome Ryan Rogers, the founder & CEO of TextLocate, on the show to discuss the fun and terror of launching a business.

Mary O’Connell and Sarah Eggleston sit down and talk about sales from prospecting to implementation as well as evaluating their needs to keep everyone happy.

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Shoppers are increasingly expecting digital experiences even in physical stores

Renewable diesel continues to grow in popularity due to its emission-reduction potential and health benefits for workers and surrounding communities.

A closer look into FMCSA HOS rule changes

Experts across the supply chain weigh in on the most impactful sustainability trends in 2021.

It’s the final and most festive WTT of the year with project44’s Jett McCandless; FreightWaves Craig Fuller, and cheer from around the industry

Also on the podcast: The incredible shrinking US refining sector.

“Demand for RNG will continue its rapid growth trajectory. We are in the early days of seeing corporate goals to reduce carbon turned into actual actions,” Greg Roche, vice president of sustainability at Clean Energy, told FreightWaves.

The logistics industry is in the middle of a veritable technological revolution. The industry was once seen as a haven for Luddites, characterized by its general aversion to change. While […]

Nine North American trailer manufacturers including the eight largest, have earned IIHS’ TOUGHGUARD AWARD for good rear underride protection on some or all of their trailers.

The American Transportation Research Institute’s Rebecca Brewster shares what the industry ranked as its top issues this year.

On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with Flexe vp of product and engineering Anthony Girolamo.

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

All Western states, with Colorado topping the list

Ryder and Blume Global demo their Rydershare and ConnectGo Live freight technologies during FreightWaves’ Domestic Supply Chain Summit.

“This is not optional. This is going to be a core part of how we think about our investments going forward,” Jon Bradford, a partner at Dynamo Ventures, said.

WTT live from Domestic Supply Chain Summit talking all things disruption and solutions for ’22.

TLDR: In which the author’s heart is broken and put back together again over sustainable fuels. Or, the bull case for renewable natural gas (RNG) in transportation. Low carbon fuels: […]

FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller and Ryder CTO Kendra Phillips see visibility as a key driving force in FreightTech going forward.

It’s these kinds of advances that will push the industry toward complete visibility and decarbonization.

Every gallon of fuel saved can lead to savings that affect the bottom line for fleets

Tony Mulvey and Anthony Smith debate the pros and cons of quitting while you’re ahead on this episode of Great Quarter, Guys.

On this episode of Put That Coffee Down, Kevin Hill and Richie Daigle talk about how customers being correct depends on the type of relationship they have to your business.

Sebastian Blanco explores the world of EVs after COP26 and the presentation of President Biden’s Build Back Better plan.

Mary O’Connell, Josie Blanco and Anaid Chacon Bryce Williford talk about changes to invoicing requirements by the Mexican Tax Authority.

Kaylee Nix looks at the retail landscape through the lens of flexible warehousing on this episode of At Your Doorstep.

TLDR: United: Sustainable AF. Sustainable jet fuel is having a moment. But why? And what exactly is SAF again? This week, United Airlines operated the first-ever passenger flight using 100% […]