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 before. Craig Fuller, founder and CEO of FreightWaves, said the pandemic has given supply chain and logistics intelligence “a front seat inside of every organization […]
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 with Anthony Smith about carries losing ground.
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 the economy.
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 Smith about intermodal volumes.
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 vehicle sales.
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 volumes outperforming other sectors.
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 talks with Anthony Smith about how consumers are filling the service gap.
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 talks with Anthony Smith about consumer sentiment.
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 about manufacturing.
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 of potential takeover.
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.
Zach Strickland showcases a 2020 high for rejection rates before diving into the Jacksonville, FL, market in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet and Kevin Hill discusses an all time high for carrier pricing power with Anthony Smith in the DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index update.
Andrew and Kevin are again joined by Freight Intel Group member Seth Holm to present the case for Walmart doubling in size. Next, we discuss how big the hydrogen truck stock bubble is and debate which department stores are at the biggest risk of bankruptcy. As always, a special thanks to our friends at CarrierDirect […]
Zach and Anthony go over surprising trends that are popping up going into the second half of 2020, and the headwinds facing the economy. Apple Podcast Spotify Sticher Watch the video
Michael Vincent and Zach Strickland look ahead to August with a freight market preview.
Whenever there’s a transaction in the supply chain, there’s an invoice. And a lot of those invoices get processed by US Bank, which has long had a large amount of business in the trucking sector. The bank puts together a quarterly summary known as the U.S. Bank’s Freight Payment Index, and it’s a good barometer […]
In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland notes that capacity is tightening along the coasts, and in the Shipper Update, Anthony Smith looks at GDP and the latest jobless claims.
Want to build your brand on social media and capitalize on sales? Morning Brew’s Toby Howell shares key’s to success.
In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland notes that reefer volumes are looking strong, and in the Rail and Intermodal Update, Mike Baudendistel talks with Anthony Smith about the demand out West
Will the August freight market be as robust as July?
In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland points out that spot market activity is still elevated, and in the Shipper Update, Andrew Cox talks with Anthony Smith about durable goods’ rebound.
Companies going in different directions on COVID safety, Christmas in July for truckers, outlook for air freight, more
In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland shows upward trends in July as volumes continue to expand, and in the Shipper Update, Mike Baudendistel talks with Anthony Smith about shipment speed taking priority over cost.
How to get a deal on “Shark Tank,” talking business with “The Real Wolf of Wall Street” and the latest from FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit. Catch this week’s top trending stories on the FreightCasts network!
Anthony and Zach discuss the Knight-Swift earnings and what they mean for the freight economy. Anthony gives an economic update and Zach talks about the continued unexpected strength of freight volumes in the U.S.
Zack Strickland discusses tightening capacity in the Joliet, Illinois, and Ontario, California, markets in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Luke Falasca examines outbound volume in the Ontario, California, market in the Broker Update, and Andrew Cox discusses a power shift to the carriers with Anthony Smith in the DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index […]
FreightWaves raises $37M in funding, Shark Tank winner talks pitching your way onto the show, freight coaching and more
The freight market is soaring but is it sustainable? Zach Strickland and JP Hampstead discuss the current state of the spot market.
On today’s Midday Market Update, Michael Vincent and Kevin Hill talk about the SONAR-powered data, issues and news that move you.
Using a third-party administrator is touted as a way to ward off big verdicts against trucking firms.
Zach Strickland examines strong national freight volumes in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Luke Falasca discusses an upcoming softening in the reefer market, and Mike Baudendistel discusses rail performance in the second quarter with Anthony Smith in the Rail and Intermodal Update.
Selling on price vs value vs product and knowing the difference. Today we cover both freight and SaaS sales
“It landed us where we are now with a bigger win rate and more business,” said Jeff Paul at Simple Logistics.
In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland explains that the tender volume index continues to increase, and in the Shipper Update, Andrew Cox talks with Anthony Smith about retail sales.
Live from FreightWaves 3PL Summit, Dooner and Michael Vincent welcome special guests Johnny McCord, CEO and Founder, Loadsure, Hope White, CEO, H.D. White Logistics , Haley Evans, VP of Sales, TriumphPay.
On episode 200 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Live from FreightWaves 3PL Summit set 1 Dooner and Michael Vincent welcome guests Josh Main, Strategic Alliances at Truckstop.com; Russ Felker, CTO at GlobalTranz; Prasad Gollapalli, CEO & Founder at Trucker Tools; Garrett Wolfe, Vice President Of Product Management at TriumphPay. Watch Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts […]
Jason Miller, associate professor at the Michigan State University Eli Broad College of Business, paints a bearish picture.
On today’s episode, Dooner and Hill are LIVE from the FreightWaves 3PL Summit, and they’re talking business with “The Real Wolf of Wall Street,” Jordan Belfort, and Lean Staffing’s CEO, Robert Cadena, and VP of Lean Sales, Trey Griggs. Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Watch the video Networking list Visit our sponsor
The digitalization of freight has logistics providers seeking automation and efficiency on a scale never before seen.
