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In this issue, jobs for former CFL employees and what’s ahead on WTT.

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

Showing average annual fuel use (per vehicle) for major vehicle categories in the United States

The State of Sustainability for Shippers

On WTT we’re talking about Central Freight Lines shutdown; fast food logistics; automating the back office and more

“In the longer term beyond the mid-2030s, EVs are the biggest factor, but the 2030s are a long time away,” said Aaron Terrazas, director of economic research at Convoy.

Making freight and logistics activities sustainable in the Asia-Pacific region is anything but simple.

Freight Railroads Keep American Moving

Cassandra Gaines welcomes Ryan Rogers from TextLocate on this episode of MadGaines.

Steve Ferreira breaks down newly passed legislation on this episode of Navigate B2B.

On this episode of Cyberly, Blythe Brumleve explains how new technologies can be put to work in not-so-new professions.

Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland discuss whether there are still breaks in the transportation system on this episode of Freightonomics.

Tony Mulvey looks at the latest industry mergers and acquisitions on this episode of Great Quarter, Guys.

Arkansas represent! On this show we’re talking to the University of Arkansas as well as J.B. Hunt’s Shelley Simpson about why the state is great for freight

Also on the podcast: The market for diesel exhaust fluid.

In addition to 40 waiting close to shore, another 56 farther out

Driver recruiting expert David McBride of Lazer Spot joins the show to share his golden rules for recruiting and retaining driver talent.

The unique design will improve port efficiency and increase capacity, according to Maersk.

In most states, red light camera citations are treated as civil offenses rather than moving violations.

Crowley wants to be “the most sustainable and innovative maritime and logistics company in the Americas by 2025,” says Alisa Praskovich, sustainability director at the company.

Sebastian Blanco talks about how components are crucial to keep production up to speed on this episode of Transmission.

On WHAT THE TRUCK?!? we’re talking about the art of freight photography; we share a clever port solution; and learn what’s good in supply chain

On this episode of Put That Coffee Down, Kevin Hill and Richie Daigle rank the top books for freight salespeople.

Mary O’Connell and Bryce Williford sit down to talk about recruiting and retaining top talent, the best ways to grow and what 3PLs will look like in 2022.

Electric vehicle technology is advancing rapidly, but some wonder whether the batteries can get the job done in harsh environments.

Host Matt McLelland sits down with a Chattanooga youngster who is making big conservation strides on this episode of Rising Tides.

Speeding is more than breaking the law. The consequences are far-ranging.

In this issue, the problem with switching to just in case; trucking urban legends; spot rates near all-time highs; Zim is bearing gifts; and more.

CN and CSX received recognition for their action on climate change. UP has upped its targets and released a plan to reach them.

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

CNGmotive’s solution for fueling locomotives provides potential to decarbonize rail using renewable natural gas.

The Friend of the Sea program calls on the international maritime sector to act immediately to prevent ship-whale collisions.

On today’s episode of WTT: driver retention issues and the real reason behind “driver shortages”

Service Professionals’ exhaust reaction system can save 10% to 30% on fuel consumption, according to CEO and founder Jack Schickler.

Holiday shipping deadlines you need to know!

What’s the catch with sign-on bonuses? Online grocery logistics; being a Haul Star; Tive goes out-of-this-world and more

Also on the podcast: OPEC+ surprises with more oil in January.

Blythe Brumleve lists what to include in 2022 marketing and website budgets on this episode of Cyberly.

Average Vehicle Trip Length by Purpose

Congestion can be attributed to increased ship traffic, a lack of labor and crane availability, and the sea of empty containers rising throughout Southern California.

On this episode of Point of Sale, Grace Sharkey dives into how simple tech can drive robotics innovation forward.

Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith make their end-of-year predictions for 2022 on this episode of Freightonomics.

Learn why BMW is looking to the future of auto tech on this episode of Transmission.

Anthony Smith and Tony Mulvey look at early retail results after Cyber Monday.

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

On WTT the cargo situation as we race toward Christmas, peak season insights, whether abandoned containers are an issue and if the supply chain bullwhip will crack next year

As demand for shipping increases, whales are more at risk of colliding with vessels. A new certification provides strategies to prevent collisions.

High-single-digit dollar gains reported despite higher costs, fewer discounts

Black Friday/Cyber Monday wrap-up; trucking markets; how supply chain shortages hurt an arcade brand; and more.

Mary O’Connell and Bill Morrisroe of iShared sit down to talk about shared truckload and how to get away from LTL overlength fees.

An environmental coalition urges Target, Walmart, Amazon and Ikea to clean up their maritime emissions and shipping routes.

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

A major investment in electric and low-emission school buses and healthier air for children

“I wanted to find a way to reduce emissions that was nonregulatory and allowed shippers to select carriers based on operational efficiency [and] price,” says Eric Beckwitt, Freightera founder and CEO.

Marine fuel price up 47% since the beginning of the year

In the past, truckers had their own lingo to describe everything from the type of trucks on the road to nicknames for police.

Supply chain turkey of the year; how to get on the WTT Christmas special; where truckers can eat; are inventory leftovers the next crisis?

Also on the podcast: What the release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve means.

Ranking the best and worst of state highways based on the Reason Foundation’s Annual Report.

B-Stock Solutions CEO Howard Rosenberg shares a sustainable avenue for retailers to get rid of overstock, late or unsold seasonal goods.

Host Mary O’Connell discusses process improvement with Cargo Chief’s Chris Arrendondo.

EIA forecasts global crude oil demand will exceed global supply through the end of the year.

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

How pets and pet policies can help with recruiting and retention in the office and in the cab. Innovative new cannabis products and their supply chains.

On this episode of Net-Zero Carbon, Tyler Cole, director of carbon intelligence at FreightWaves, chats with Desiree Wood, founder and president of REAL Women in Trucking, about truck driver issues […]

Percent of bridge area rated poor in state

Season 3 of MadGaines Live is now on FreightWaves TV every Friday.

Steam Logistics war on noncompetes; Freight Alley growing larger; Redwood and Freightos partnership; Port of Boston and more on WTT

Don Lefeve of Robotic Research joins the show to discuss the very near future of autonomous trucking.

Also on the podcast: Is the tide turning in oil markets?

Experts explore different sustainable fuels and dive into how fleets can reduce their GHG emissions once they have started measuring.

Sudshare wants to be the Uber for laundry

TLDR: Unpacking climate provisions in the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act and uncovering who will be using the planned 500,000 chargers nationwide. $1.2 trillion IIJA lotta money It’s understandable if many […]

Check out the key initiatives in the plan here!

What Cyber Monday may look like for amazon sellers; Kraft-Heinz grocery supply chain; Turkey of the year and more on WTT

On this episode of Put That Coffee Down, Kevin Hill and Richie Daigle explain the upper hand in pricing freight.

On this episode of Rising Tides, Matt McLelland hosts a discussion about building a successful startup from ground zero.

Green bonds are designed to help companies fund environmentally sustainable projects that often have higher upfront costs.

16 companies control 80% of the world’s liner shipping, container production and box-leasing capacity

In this issue of the WTT newsletter, is the driver shortage a myth; are port fees a bluff; supply chain strikes heated seats and more.

Mary O’Connell and JP Hampstead, Director of Passport Research at FreightWaves, sit down to talk about Q3 earnings, what the future of acquisitions might be and what the most surprising thing to come out of earnings season.

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!

TLDR: Summary of this week’s Transport Day announcements from the U.N. Climate Summit in Glasgow, Scotland (shipping, aviation and ZEVs, oh my!), and a nice, long list of all the acronyms […]

Shipping crisis solutions with Staxxon and Locomation. Central States Manufacturing teams up with Wreaths Across America, more.

How much does it really cost to own a new car?

On this episode of the show Dooner and The Dude focus on the early results from the Supply Chain Disruption Task Force’s recent moves

Also on the podcast: Why banning oil exports would have no impact on prices.

Strong economic growth and growing populations will drive increases in global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions and energy consumption through 2050

SONAR Supply Chain Intelligence (SCI) allows carriers to compare their lane rates with the market to see where they fall.

The two sat down with the hosts of FreightWaves’ Freightonomics as part of the F3 Virtual Experience.

WTT is live from F3 with Embark Trucks CEO/co-founder Alex Rodrigues plus guests from TriumphPay; SalesForce; Redwood; Trucker Tools and more

A climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland, hosted Transport Day on Wednesday, when global leaders signed on to create at least six green maritime routes by 2025.

Convoy co-founder and CEO Dan Lewis sat down with FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller for a fireside chat at Thursday’s F3 Virtual Experience.

Schneider aims to “eradicate manual processes and paper because it is completely inefficient,” said Erin Van Zeeland, group senior vice president and general manager of logistics services at the company.

Aggressive driving is a major concern of the American public and a real threat to the safety of everyone on the road.

Company demos presented during FreightWaves’ F3 Virtual Experience show how automation can provide cost and time savings.

From yard management and ELD integrations to payments and email programs, companies displayed their FreightTech during F3.

WTT live from day 2 at F3 with guests from Daimler, ArcBest, Reliance Partners, Lean Solutions Group and DF Dedicated Fleet