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Ocean Audit founder and CEO Steve Ferreira talks latest maritime shipping trends on Black Friday.

The United States raises roughly 250 million turkeys each year, here’s a look into the supply chain.

Kunal Dovedy joins Luke and Kyle to talk about optimizing and streamlining business practices using SONAR data.

Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith discuss headlines before Black Friday and what a changing presidential administration means for logistics regulations.

On this week’s Drilling Deep podcast, Thomas LaSalvia of Moody’s Analytics REIS looks at the market for warehouse space additions being driven by the growth in e-commerce. And he finds […]

Zach Strickland discusses another all-time high for reefer rejection rates in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet and Andrew Cox discusses industrial production and retail sales with Anthony Smith in […]

Engines don’t last forever. Here’s a look into the lifetime of a semi engine.

NCAA football champion Brad McBride joins the show to talk about how winning on the football field translated to success in the business world.

Is Big Sky bad for trucking, Thanksgiving/Black Friday data, unforgiving bridges and more

Michael Vincent and Zach Strickland give an update on the headlines of the day, talk maritime rates with Chris Richards and air cargo with Eric Kullisch

Andrew Cox and Seth Holm debate the resurgence of bitcoin and the value of buying new trucks as a fleet.

With the holidays around the corner, here is an overview of UPS, USPS, FedEx and Amazon shipping deadlines for a delivery date of Dec. 25.

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

An aircraft is operable for 30 years on average before it is retired. Here’s a look into some of the largest aircraft boneyards in the world. 

Dooner and The Dude discuss buying habits before Black Friday, plus they welcome the flyest guy on 18 wheels

Miss one of our shows this week? Get caught up here!  You can find every FreightWaves podcast conveniently in one feed via the free FreightCasts channel on freightwaves.com/podcasts, iTunes, Spotify […]

Dooner and The Dude bring some rock ’n’ roll to your Friday, plus show you a good cause that needs your help

Weston LaBar is the CEO of the Harbor Trucking Association. That’s the trade group that represents the drayage community in the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. On this […]

Steve Ferreira and J Mintzmyer discuss the reasoning behind the raging shipping market

FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller talks supply chain capabilities with Wolfgang Lehmacher From running his own public speaking campaign, serving on multiple corporate boards and working through executive management, Wolfgang Lehmacher […]

Kevin Hill and Michael Vincent talk about the importance of understanding how to interpret data  The second half of the week before Thanksgiving has shown continued growth in the market […]

Gasoline is priced based on octane levels, or resistance to combustion. Here’s an overview of how prices are determined.

This white paper, developed in partnership with Ryder, examines the ways that e-commerce has changed the way we purchase and recieve goods, what the expectations are for a retailer in 2020 and how a smaller player can compete with the big box stores.

On today’s FreightWaves NOW, Zach Strickland discusses reefer rejection rates hitting another all-time high in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet and Anthony Smith looks at industrial production and retail […]

Dooner and Hill talk sales strategies that will make your consultant smile and your business thrive The world of sales can be a difficult place to navigate, especially when it […]

What peak buying season means for maritime freight and how an Asian trade deal affects shipping costs “Sponsored by Amazon Freight.” freight.amazon.com Amazon Freight | We treat your freight like […]

Semis use air brakes to halt the motion of the entire truck and trailer. 

Trucker protest canceled, Elon Musk shoots a triple double, tanker explosion in Mexico and more in the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter

How discount shopping will shape retailers, plus what the Target and Ulta partnership means moving forward Tuesday’s episode of Great Quarter, Guys kicked off with Andrew Cox grilling Seth Holm […]

How will Tesla fare on the S&P 500, Canada’s role in COVID vaccines, and an update on upstream supply chains  Tuesday’s headlines Tesla dropped the news that after five straight […]

“We do not believe that the digital broker is ultimately going to replace those traditional brokerages.”

Zach Strickland highlights another rise in rejections across the U.S. in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet and Michael Vincent discusses holiday season volatility in the Shipper Update.

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!

Dooner and the Dude kick off the week with another big vaccine announcement, plus a peek at some unique Christmas gifts.

Five air cargo sustainability trends for 2021.

Michael Vincent identifies Holiday Season trends in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet and Anthony Smith delivers a manufacturing update in the Shipper Update.

KeepTruckin’s Aman Shahi details why the Smart Load Board is superior to traditional load boards.

COVID-19 and 2020 have presented a plethora of unique challenges to the automotive industry, including demand fluctuations, supply disruptions, capacity shortages and elevated rates.

Learn why 72 percent of shippers don’t feel set up for success this holiday season.

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Baton co-founder Andrew Berberick explains how truckers can regain time and cover more freight through an elastic model of on-demand capacity.

Superstition is NOT the way for Dooner and The Dude; despite the bad luck holiday combined with 2020, they brought a great show to Friday’s WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Zach Strickland and JP Hampstead discuss how the capacity maximums are affecting shippers, carriers and everyone in between. After a week full of announcements from the election to COVID-19 vaccines, […]

The earnings season for the third quarter has wrapped up and Todd Fowler of KeyBanc has a few things to say. Fowler is the lead transportation analyst at KeyBanc and […]

Chris McMillin of AIT Worldwide Logistics applauds the logistics industry for its greater acceptance of new technologies. He urges companies to continue the trend.

Chris Seeds joins withSONAR to talk data-driven broker and customer trust  Fresh off an appearance on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Chris Seeds of Bridge Logistics joined Luke Falasca and Kyle Taylor […]

The U.S. rail network comprises nearly 140,000 miles of track, broken into three main categories.

The election results show just how divided the nation is politically and COVID cases are back on the rise. Shipping activity appears to be insulated from any negative effects at the moment, but for how long?

This paper shares recent advancements that enable the safe, transparent transport of vaccines.

The insights within this paper are curated by the market experts and backed by data from FreightWaves’ SONAR platform.

Dooner and Hill tell you how to propel your brand to success without breaking the bank. Spending thousands of dollars on fancy marketing techniques may seem like the only way […]

Pfizer is laying the logistics groundwork for what is considered the largest-ever vaccine distribution campaign.

Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith give a post-election market update ahead of peak retail shipping season. Sponsored by Amazon Freight. The stock market soared this week, after the 2020 presidential election […]

This Carrier Outlook Report — presented in partnership with SkyBitz, DDC FPO, and Transflo — is the fourth installment of a quarterly publication. This report provides a look back at 2020 and a forecast for the remainder of the year. Carrier survey results and SONAR data are included.

In this issue trucker protests, vaccines, Nikola Badger, giving back, and more.

Here are some examples of eco-friendly packing fillers.

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

Dooner and The Dude talk risk management with Travelers and learn how Pfizer hopes to change the world with its COVID vaccine

With winter weather around the corner, here is a list of five items truckers should carry.

Shameek Konar is about take an unprecedented step at Pilot Company as he assumes the role of CEO in January.

On today’s FreightWaves NOW, Zach Strickland discusses rejections heading into the month of November in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet.

Kevin Hill and Dooner are live from FreightWaves LIVE @HOME with Lean Staffing Solutions’ Trey Griggs.

Dooner and The Dude are live from FreightWaves’ biggest event of the year.

Ryder is a major seller of used trucks. So it was notable that in its quarterly earnings report, it said the amount of money it was getting from the sale […]

Clarendon Capital’s John Larkin talks SPAC with HCAC’s Dan Hennessy during FreightWaves’ FreightTech Venture Summit.

Dooner and The Dude are live from FreightWaves’ premier virtual event LIVE @HOME

Waymo’s John Verdon talks about the future of self-driving technology with FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller during FreightWaves LIVE @HOME Fully autonomous vehicles may seem like an idea only the Jetsons […]

He became America’s youngest self-made billionaire after taking Hyliion public this fall, and now he’s discussing the future (which doesn’t likely include a presidential run.) Hyliion founder and CEO Thomas […]

Echo exec Gustafson has praise for technological changes

Plus COO Shawn Kerrigan joined FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller on a special episode of Fuller Speed Ahead Thursday as part of FreightWaves LIVE @HOME.

With with special guests Shelley Simpson, Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer and President of Highway Services, J.B. Hunt; Eric Rempel, Chief Innovation Officer, Redwood Logistics; Hunter Burke, Loadshop Founder & Product Leader, Loadshop; Lisa Flynn, Director of Delivery Services, SkyBitz

The TSA is doing a better job partnering with airfreight companies on security, but better training and technology are needed to meet future security obligations.

Executives from Horizon Fitness, Estes Forwarding Worldwide and The DDC Group talk during FreightWaves LIVE @HOME about keeping up with the trend of online ordering and home delivery.

With special guests Mustafa Azizi, Co-Founder and CEO, ZUUM; Robert Brothers, Vice President of Product Development, McLeod Software; Vaughn Moore, President and CEO, AIT Worldwide Logistics; Hope White, Chief Executive Officer, H.D. White Logistics, LLC

Warehouse space in the U.S. is in high demand as e-commerce grows in popularity.

Blue North executive Brit Fitzpatrick talks community support and female leadership in supply chain management during FreightWaves Venture Summit Tucked in the foothills of northern Kentucky, just outside Cincinnati, Brit […]

Hyliion founder and CEO Thomas Healy make his case for why natural gas provides the best and cheapest way for the trucking industry to embrace electrification.

The once little-regarded special purpose acquisition company is all the rage on Wall Street as $56 billion in blank check companies seek reverse merger targets. A leader of two of those efforts cautions day traders to know what they are investing in.

A comfortable merger still requires managing change and making parts fit as technology races ahead, says Trinity Logistics President Sarah Ruffcorn

Craig Fuller and Mike Isaac discuss Isaac’s book as well as the rise and fall of Uber. They dive into the evolution of Uber, the company’s new reliance on Uber Eats and the impacts of new regulations.

Andrew and Seth are joined by Thiago Olson, Managing Director of Engage Ventures to discuss Engage’s unique VC model, their hyper-focus on southeastern startups and what opportunities he is seeing […]

ArcBest CEO Judy McReynolds talks about the company’s customer service model and how it has helped them thrive throughout the pandemic at FreightWaves LIVE @HOME on Thursday.

J.B. Hunt has been recognized for its five-year, $500 million technology investment, but how it got to that point is now equally well known.

Sageview Capital’s Andrew Korn discusses growth capital investing strategy and what sets his firm apart from others during the FreightWaves FreightTech Venture Summit. Gaining support from investors can be one […]

The freight business is both complicated and asset-heavy. To be successful, tech startups need to know the freight business, its pain points and its limitations.

Anthony and Zach bring on Jon Bradford of Dynamo, a venture capital firm specializing in early stage investments, to discuss what effect 2020 has had on investment trends and sentiment in the supply chain.

Mehta and Sweat are keeping a step ahead of the evolving supply chain startup market.

Work Truck Solutions founder Kathryn Schifferle shared her journey navigating the venture capital world during the FreightTech Venture Summit.

The C-1000 electric delivery van from Workhorse Group can travel 160 miles on a single charge.

Shipwell CEO Greg Price explains during FreightTech Venture Summit the importance of winning over venture capitalists at the onset of presenting your idea.

Data drives the development of those opportunities, according to Sapphire Ventures Managing Director Kevin Diestel in the fireside chat “VC Perspective: How FreightTech is Different” during the FreightWaves FreightTech Virtual Summit.

“It’s well documented how big this market is and how ripe for disruption this market is,” says Rose Rocket CSO Justin Bailie.

Start small and simple, VC experts say.

Mark Scudder discusses acquisitions, IPOs and more with FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller during the FreightTech Venture Summit

Ike founder Alden Woodrow talks about the company’s unconventional approach to securing funding and bringing its product to market.

Steve Case helped build AOL. Now, as CEO of Revolution LLC, he works to help other entrepreneurs fund and grow their businesses.

FreightWaves today announced FreightWaves for Startups, a new initiative aimed at helping startup companies grow into successful organizations.

Amazon has released its earnings from the third quarter of 2020. Here’s a quarterly comparison of net sales from 2019 to date.

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