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In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland notes a decrease in tender rejections, and in the Rail and Intermodal Update, Mike Baudendistel talks with Anthony Smith about long-haul […]

The odds are more iconic retail brands will declare bankruptcy in 2020

Freight storm center coverage, The Home Depot navigates COVID-19, and more

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland explains how the hurricane is affecting freight, and in the DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index, Andrew Cox talks with Anthony […]

DDC’s Chad Crotty recommends carriers take a managed approach between tech integration and applying practical knowledge as a workforce planning strategy.

Storm coverage, Tenstreet joins the fight against human trafficking, 3PL marketing, more

Zach Strickland examines the Gulf freight markets in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, and in the Rail and Intermodal Update, Mike Baudendistel and Anthony Smith discusses import volume surging […]

Tropical Storms Laura and Marco continue to gain strength Sunday as they barrel toward the Gulf of Mexico, with Marco nearing hurricane strength.

Don’t miss the latest from the FreightWaves Carrier Summit! Intriguing guests, in-depth interviews, product demos and so much more highlighted freight’s hottest virtual event.

JP Hampstead and Zach Strickland talk about freight market conditions and intermodal.

Even as city and state officials urge residents to flee ahead of high winds and flooding, truck drivers answer the call to haul emergency supplies to areas where hurricanes are […]

Truckers Against Trafficking helps us shine a light on human trafficking, hurricane events center, supply chains in Africa and more

With diesel cheap, the fuel advantage for moving a ton of freight narrows for the railroads.

Zach Strickland examines a continuing rise in freight volumes in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet and Andrew Cox discusses a power shift to the carriers with Anthony Smith in […]

Supply chain security is an ongoing and ever-evolving process, requiring active risk mitigation and management. This white paper, brought to you by Overhaul, offers solutions for mitigating risk and maintaining security.

Joined by special guest Zac Rogers, Anthony and Zach discuss the current freight market’s propensity to overachieve over the past few months and explore reasons why that will persist or crumble.

Live from the FreightWaves Carrier Summit, Andrew and Kevin host Ben Gordon, Managing Partner at Cambridge Capital and BGSA, to discuss final mile strategies, recent M&A activity and story stock […]

Technology that saves time, enhances communications and facilitates social distancing puts carriers a step ahead.

SkyBitz provides the transportation and logistics industries with real-time asset tracking and data analytics from sensors and remote monitoring solutions.

Chris Hummer of Don Hummer Trucking shared insight on how his company was able to thrive during the pandemic with Heidi Boggs of McLeod Software, in a virtual technology talk on Thursday at the FreightWaves Carrier Summit.

Driver wages are holding steady during the coronavirus pandemic, but care for safety is where priority should remain, says CEO of National Transportation Institute.

Ruan Transportation quickly pivoted to adapt to changing economic conditions brought about by the coronavirus. Find out how they did it.

“We want to be one of the leaders, one of the innovators.”

Veterans who work for trucking companies and trucking companies that hire veterans discover a mutually beneficial relationship.

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? LIVE at Carrier Summit 2020

FreightWaves’ JT Engstrom and Tenney Group’s Spencer Tenney sit down at the FreightWaves Carrier Summit to discuss reasons trucking deals are outpacing broader deal flow.

Best response time for acting on a driver application might be as short as five minutes: Crawford

Live from Carrier Summit, WHAT THE TRUCK?!? has full event coverage and interviews.

Carriers looking to attract more drivers may have to get creative with recruitment, as well as consider raising pay or adding bonuses, said Rob Hatchett, president of SeatMyTrucks.

Understanding freight networks and making data-driven decisions are key for carriers to improve profitability, Garner Trucking’s CEO and KSM Transport Advisors’ president said during the FreightWaves Carrier Summit.

How to avoid legal HR pitfalls when recruiting drivers was discussed during a virtual fireside chat at the FreightWaves Carrier Summit on Wednesday.

Workhound and Brand Outcomes executives discuss the importance of using the right metrics to measure the costs of recruiting and retaining drivers.

Reliance CEO Andrew Ladebauche and Chief Marketing Officer Brenda Wiser say that good CSA scores and a better understanding of technology’s role are keys to avoiding double-digit premium rate increases.

If 2020 has proved anything to supply chain participants, it is that digitization is here to stay. COVID-19 has placed the focus on logistics and the supply chain like never […]

When full visibility of a load is combined with predictive maintenance, downtime will drop and carrier profitability will rise, experts say.

Commercial Vehicle Training Association’s Don Lefeve and Roadmaster Drivers School’s Brad Ball discuss the state of CDL training at FreightWaves Carrier Summit.

Phillip Stutts built a career out of listening to data. Too often, though, companies ignore what the data is telling them.

This new e-book from the experts at Penske Logistics explores how real-time data can help improve decision making, strengthen relationships and mitigate disruptions.

Dooner and The Dude have the low down on what to watch for at Carrier Summit plus how to win a Peloton!

Paragon, a subsidiary of Aptean, has put together a complimentary Modern Delivery Route Management eBook detailing the benefits of leveraging advanced route planning software into your operation and how you can alleviate the disconnect between your delivery operations, improve efficiencies and achieve six- and seven-figure cost savings.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland notes week-over-week change, and in the Rail and Intermodal Update, Mike Baudendistel talks with Anthony Smith about the tight truck market.

Do warehouse robots dream of electric sheep? Rockets and Uber: Which valuation is wackier? Perfecting the freight sales pitch deck and so much more!

FreightWaves Director of Research Kevin Hill speaks with Associate Editor JP Hampstead about contracted freight.

SVT Robotics warehouse integration, the good and bad of e-commerce for Amazon and USPS, TK7 Products push towards green initiatives, how to talk to Millennials in trucking more

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland explains what is going on on the West Coast, and in the DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index, Andrew Cox talks […]

Phased reopenings are contributing to an uptick in business for foodservice providers. This comes alongside plant-based dairy and protein manufacturers’ push to grow internationally.

How big of a deal was SpaceX’s successful Starship Hop last week, and how much closer are we to commercial space travel?

On today’s Midday Market Update, Kevin Hill and Andrew Cox talk about the SONAR-powered data, issues and news that move you.

FreightWaves’ Mark Solomon, who has been covering the service for years, gives his take on the latest crisis.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland notes that reefer rejections are continuing to go down, and in the Shipper Update, Anthony Smith talks about job openings throughout […]

This Shipper Rate Report is the third installment of a quarterly publication using freight payment data from U.S. Bank in conjunction with FreightWaves SONAR data sets to create the most in-depth rate and demand outlook for shippers.

Learn how to empower your PowerPoint with clean, simple, thought-provoking design and messaging. Find out why problems and their solutions are the bedrock of any great sales presentation.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland explains which markets to keep an eye out for, and in the Rail and Intermodal Update, Mike Baudendistel talks with Anthony […]

Final mile, eBOLs, and today in freight news.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland notices a trend in the tender rejection rates, and in the Shipper Update, Andrew Cox talks with Anthony Smith about motor […]

The state of AI in trucking, Mount Rushmore of freight, cargo theft, and more on today’s episode. of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland talks about capacity increasing in Los Angeles, and in the Rail and Intermodal Update, Mike Baudendistel and Anthony Smith discuss trailer-on-flatcar […]

FreightWaves CEO and Founder Craig Fuller sits down with SmartHop Co-Founder / CEO Guillermo Garcia to discuss SmartHop.

The last mile. It’s the most critical—and the most challenging—part of today’s supply chain. From warehousing to tiered delivery options that include white glove delivery and integrated returns management, Ryder Last Mile delivers flexible solutions for big and bulky shipments, so you can focus on your core business.

Zach Strickland and JP Hampstead discuss the increase in tender rejections and how that is impact the freight market.

Dooner and the Dude are talking to 6 River Systems about their warehouse robots, and this week in news.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland thinks that we may see some sustainability in the market, and in the DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index, Andrew Cox […]

Are drivers staying off the road to collect unemployment? The war on detention. More.

The program ends soon for new applicants, but those who have received money will need to go through the process to enable them to avoid paying the funds back.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland talks about the outbound tender rejection rate for this year pushing through the 2018 calendar year, and in the Shipper Update, Andrew Cox […]

Redwood Logistics’ latest integration platform offers users the ability to manage their supply chain with added speed, scalability and security.

Landing an account is half the battle in sales. How long you keep that account is where the true value is.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Kevin Hill joins today’s episode and discusses Isaias’ rampage on the East Coast, and in the Shipper Update, Anthony Smith goes into detail […]

The state of air freight, SKU reductions in retail, and more.

This white paper details how carriers can work to gain better visibility into their financial status and strengthen relationships with their customers.

Dooner and The Dude breakdown crazy ABF Freight truck video out of Florida, talk with XPO, how LTL works, more

Michael Vincent steps in for Zach this week and looks at Hurricane Isaias disrupting the East Coast markets. Then Anthony Smith and Mike Baudendistel discuss KCS shares surge on news […]

The rise of RoboFreight and the hydrogen stock bubble, ways to wake up your social media selling, and so much more!

Is there any end in sight for the volume train?

Robots are filling warehouses across the globe, today we look into automation, plus all of your latest freight news.

Phased reopenings around the world haven’t squelched demand for chartered services.