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Go behind the scenes at F3 with Dooner in this edition of the WTT newsletter

“[What] speaks to M&A in our space right now is, a fast-growing, value space organization is actually worth more than a slowly growing, stable, profitable business,” says CarrierDirect’s CEO of the current brokerage market.

Tesla has been many things, but to Ed Niedermeyer, the company is a case study filled with both good and bad lessons on how to build a company.

“As that system proves out over billions of miles of experience and proves the real safety of the technology, we think that will be a key building block towards fully autonomous trucks,” says Plus COO and co-founder Shawn Kerrigan.

Risks are nothing new to in-transit cargo. Supply chains have always faced unforeseen disruptions. And an influx of data and modernization can be just as challenging…unless it is used correctly. […]

25,000 personal care products now available in 6 markets

Finding capacity and orchestrating communication along supply chains.

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? is live from F3 with guests from Waymo, Daimler, Gatego, Armstrong Transportation and Loadflex

What makes visibility systems useful for supply chains is when it flows that information into a company’s planning systems, says Kevin O’Meara, vice president of integrated supply chain at Shaw Industries Group.

FreightTech companies demonstrated products and services designed to improve efficiency in supply chains.

Reliance Partners’ Mark Vickers discusses how usage-based insurance introduced to freight markets moving into Mexico is a relatively new product that protects a shipper against the very different Mexican laws on liability.

In building out a hydrogen infrastructure, Cummins Inc. New Power President Amy Davis says make the hydrogen first, then make it cleaner.

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

TLDR: A big international climate treaty meeting in Scotland (blah, blah, blah), 72 recipients of the latest EPA Green Freight awards, and the difficult task of choosing between steak and ice […]

Cold weather affects your vehicle in more ways than you might expect:

Redwood Logistics teamed up with FreightWaves to survey shippers about their sentiments for 2021 and beyond.

Neste is supplying Cox Petroleum Transport with a fuel that can bring immediate emissions and cost savings: renewable diesel.

Bureau of Transportation Statistics Transportation employment update

We’ll find out if the vaccine mandate applies to truckers; fight food insecurity; provide port crisis tips; and meet Fernish

Is the cold email your go-to marketing strategy? Find out if that is good or bad on this episode of Cyberly.

On this episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Kyle Taylor look at whether we have hit a pre-peak season market peak.

“The customer demand will change so much faster than the industrial processes, and I think that to be early might be challenging, but to be too late will be devastating,” said Anna Borg, president and CEO of Vattenfall.

Also on the podcast: Time to tap strategic oil stocks?

Since July 2020, the Outbound Tender Rejection Index has sat above the 20% mark, meaning nearly one in five loads that shippers tendered were rejected by carriers for higher-paying loads […]

Freight railroads are committed to delivering the best possible service product for customers and consumers

HireRight’s Justin Reed joins the show to share the hard data behind the current state of recruiting during the pandemic.

UniGroup’s Scott Kluesner describes the efforts made to deliver the best special commodity services during the pandemic.

Jett McCandless shares his story: From humble beginnings to historic growth and all the hurdles along the way, this is one you won’t want to miss.

Nighttime crash reductions associated with good, acceptable & marginal headlights

Harbor Trucking Association’s Matt Schrap talks about the struggle at the ports; The Wall That Heals gets a new landing; and more.

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

Andrew Cox links up with old Great Quarter, Guys host Seth Holm for a reunion episode all about capital.

Kaylee Nix chats with Dennis Oates about molding shipping strategies to fit your business needs on this episode of At Your Doorstep.

2 in West Virginia, 2 in Georgia, 1 in Tennessee

Sebastian Blanco looks at how different chips can play a big role in making auto production simpler.

Hear from Ryan Rogers of TextLocate on this episode of Rising Tides.

In this issue, the scale of a steamship; Lego Titanic sells out; autonomous shipping; and supply chain scapegoats.

In the inaugural episode of Check Call the podcast. Mary O’Connell sits down with co-CEO’s and Founders of FreightVana, Shannon Breen and John Gamero to talk tech upgrades, automation, and valuation. Subscribe to Check Call newsletter […]

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

Matson set additional emissions-reduction targets Monday. The Hawaii-based shipping company plans to reach its goals by improving efficiency and accelerating zero-carbon fuels and technologies.

CRST’s capabilities cross the full spectrum of freight, giving you access to a single partner for all of your transportation needs.

Steve Ferreira offers up his solutions for the ports of LA and Long Beach on this episode of Navigate B2B.

Get a look at how CHEP is working toward a zero-waste world on this episode of Net-Zero Carbon.

Blythe Brumleve talks about the importance of knowing where your audience comes from on this episode of Cyberly.

Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland get into a discussion about the congestion-fighting measures being taken at the ports of LA and Long Beach.

How an inland port in Utah could help with the shipping crisis; warehouses and e-commerce with ShipHero; Nikola vs. Tesla lawsuit and more

Carrier Perspective: State of the Industry

We’re costumed up and ready to go on the “Squid Game” of freight with NASA, DHL Supply Chain, First Gear Inc. and this week’s news.

The Science Based Targets initiative standard for setting net-zero emissions targets can provide companies with guidance while increasing the credibility of their goals.

Also on the podcast: The growing tie between high natural gas prices and what you’re paying for diesel.

How to Hire the Best Drivers

The Shipper Rate Report is a quarterly publication that provides an in-depth rate and demand outlook for shippers.

Jeremy Reymer, CEO and founder of DriverReach, chats with transportation technologist Adam Kahn, president of the commercial fleet team at Netradyne.

Pilot program could be rolled out nationwide if successful

The inside story on building Loadsmart

The freight and supply chain sector is often categorized as “hard to abate” when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions. AskWaves digs into why that is.

Learn how technology & analytics can help you more proactively adjust to supply chain shifts at mybluegrace.com

Matt McLelland welcomes Kristie Montgomery from Kenco on this episode of Rising Tides.

Andrew Cox looks at the companies having to dump inventories to keep up bottom lines on this episode of Great Quarter, Guys.

Is it trick or treat for supply chains; the vaccine mandate and drivers; this week in rates; inside the Tesla Semi in this week’s WTT newsletter

On this episode of Put That Coffee Down, Kevin Hill explores why the biggest successes come in the face of adversity.

FreightWavesTV and FreightWaves LIVE events debut a new platform tomorrow. Read the details here.

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

Driving too fast for conditions is defined as traveling at a speed that is greater than a reasonable standard for safe driving.

Project44’s Jett McCandless, K9 Heroes, NTG talks e-commerce, Zim Kingston fire, drayage and more on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

The port congestion crisis is Southern California is not getting any better.

Mike Baudendistel looks at sustainable growing practices using containers on this episode of The Stockout.

On this episode of Navigate B2B, Steve Ferreira gets a history lesson about container shipping from Professor Sal Mercagliano.

Tyler Cole looks at the puzzle of fitting renewable natural gas into future truck production on this episode of Net-Zero Carbon.

Flexport shares insights from their visit to the Port of LA. Guests from Kingsgate Logistics and C.H. Robinson talk about the business of family, more

Also on the podcast: checking on the numbers in the red-hot diesel market.

Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland have a way-too-early conversation about freight markets in the new year.

On this episode of Cyberly, Blythe Brumleve talks about taking a broader look at your content marketing strategy.

A gas guzzler tax is imposed on passenger cars that don’t meet minimum federal fuel efficiency standards.

Bob Costello, chief economist and SVP at the American Trucking Associations, joins the show to discuss the many factors compounding the driver shortage as the pandemic continues.

Kyle Taylor and Luke Falasca look at crazy demand growth on this episode of #WithSONAR.

On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with Uber Freight head of operations and co-founder Bill Driegert.

Company has made more than 300,000 jobs available in past couple months

Supply chains have undergone tremendous restructuring this year following the unprecedented events of 2020

A look at ports of NY/NJ from a driver’s perspective; building a cannabis delivery network; Gatik and Ryder team up, more on WTT

On this episode of Great Quarter, Guys, Andrew Cox and Anthony Smith look at the freshest acquisitions to hit the market.

Matt McLelland talks with Joe Saggio from Steam Logistics on this episode of Rising Tides.

Several large retailers are pledging that in less than 20 years, they will ship goods across the ocean without emitting greenhouse gases. Some environmental groups say that’s not soon enough.

Buying a high-MPG vehicle saves you money at the pump – and there’s less carbon pollution too!

Risk management is an essential element of high-performing supply chains. An intentional and deliberate approach to minimizing supply chain risk will lead to lower total costs, improved customer satisfaction and […]

In this issue, have “24/7” hours helped SoCal ports; are CARB and AB5 to blame; rule 34 hits supply chain; and more.

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

Types of vehicles on the road

This white paper addresses the new normal that the industry is facing.

FMC pushes for detention and demurrage transparency; an eco-friendly trailer solution; sustainable guitar picks; news on WTT

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

What’s in your Driver Qualification File?

Prevent fuel waste, improve driver performance

On this episode of Navigate B2B, Steve Ferreira looks at if the White House’s push for port productivity is a viable solution to fix the supply chain.

Explore how retrofitting existing engines can contribute to emissions reduction on this episode of Net-Zero Carbon.

Trucker’s perspective on shipping crisis; the policy pushing autonomous trucks forward; networking in a hybrid world and news

This episode also dives into the tight inventories facing the diesel market.

Blythe Brumleve looks at how to best teach a specific audience on this episode of Cyberly.

On this episode of Freightonomics, Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland talk with an expert about managing refrigerated transport over the last year.

On this episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Kyle Taylor debate the validity of rail as a leading mode.