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.
Adapting to customers’ and carriers’ needs through innovation is key to the continued growth of J.B. Hunt’s 360 digital freight marketplace platform.
Early preparations for possible natural disasters helped Trinity Logistics get ready to adapt to remote leadership changes forced by the coronavirus pandemic.
The CEOs of MoLo Solutions and Arrive Logistics discuss both the internal and external metrics that drive their businesses.
Institutions of learning are coming after freight’s problems, 3PL Summit preview, and latest freighttech news.
Is Walmart becoming a tech company? Inclusion in the supply chain, human trafficking, scorching summer freight volumes and more! Catch this week’s top trending stories on the FreightCasts Network.
Freight volumes are soaring, is now a good time to renegotiate rates? Plus, electrified fleets, digital platforms, and more.
Collaboration between manufacturer, seller and service provider will ensure drivers have a clear understanding of the requirements pertaining to each delivery.
Anthony and Zach talk about the impact of Roadcheck week on the freight market and bring on Zac Rogers to discuss the latest Logistics Manager’s Index results showing increasing transportation prices along with declining warehouse capacity, a pattern eerily similar to 2018.
Industry organization held its annual meeting in the middle of a pandemic. The podcast discusses how they did it.
Anthony Smith and Dooner talk about issues that drive the people behind our supply chains.
In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland explains why capacity remains tight, and in the Shipper Update, Andrew Cox talks with Anthony Smith about an increase in New York.
Flock Freight has put together a complimentary white paper detailing the benefits of shared truckload (STL) service, which streamlines transit and eliminates LTL, TL, and partial truckload waste.
On today’s podcast we’re going to Chattanooga Improv to learn how to sales call.
In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland points out that tender rejection rates are going up in the Southwest, and in the Rail and Intermodal Update, Mike Baudendistel talks with Anthony Smith about recovery.
Andrew, Kevin and Seth discuss Walmart+, the forthcoming Palantir IPO and department store bankruptcies. Also, Andrew introduces a new segment in an ode to Dan Le Betard and his father, “Papi.” Thanks as always to my friends at CarrierDirect for their research contributions.
On today’s Midday Market Update, Michael Vincent and Kevin Hill talk about the SONAR-powered data, issues and news that move you. They’re joined by Lewis Black, CEO and President at Almonty Industries, Inc.; Lori Ann LaRocco author of, Trade War: Containers Don’t Lie, Navigating the Bluster, and Senior Editor CNBC business news.; and FreightWaves Market […]
In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland reports that Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, tightens back up, and in the Shipper Update, Andrew Cox explains that small businesses are rebounding.
This week in freight news including a verdict on human trafficking, AI in the supply chain, and another border bust.
How long can PPP keep near-bankrupt carriers afloat? How will resurging COVID-19 cases affect supply chains? Catch this week’s top trending stories on the FreightCast Network.
With the release of the identities of the biggest recipients of money under the Paycheck Protection Program, reviewing all the names of those who got money and figuring out how this will impact the industry’s operations is now the hot topic of discussion in trucking. On this week’s Drilling Deep podcast, host John Kingston sits […]
The state of autonomous trucking, news of the week and PPP loan fraud.
JP Hampstead and Zach Strickland sit down to talk about freight volumes and reefer in the Sun Belt.
Are PPP loans keeping zombie companies alive? Also, connecting supply chains, and news.
In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland notes that reefer rejection are trending higher, and in the Shipper Update, Anthony Smith explains how inventory levels are skyrocketing.
Andrew and Kevin are joined by former Great Quarter, Guys host and Senior Research Analyst, Seth Holm. The original three change the pace a bit and expand their normal “long/short” segment into a full-length episode. Topics covered include whether Tesla can become the most valuable company in the world, whether Uber overpaid for Postmates and […]
Anthony and Zach talk to Chris Wolfe, CEO of PowerFleet, about how COVID-19 has impacted supply chains and what the resurgence in cases may do to inhibit their recovery.
The challenges of building a freight business during a pandemic and the power of cold calling are highlighted on this episode.
In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland notes that the freight market softening, and in the Broker Update, Luke Falasca shows that tender rejections are holding.
Why insurance costs are rising, PPP loan tracking, and worker safety during a pandemic
In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland points out that the West Coast reefer remains tight, and in the Shipper Update, Andrew Cox notes that economic conditions remain weak.
It’s a triple threat match among three electric trucking titans, plus this week in freight and news.
New trends and technological improvements have simplified tolling in this new decade. So what are those improvements and how can you implement them into your processes? FreightWaves has partnered with Bestpass to bring you a complimentary white paper examining ways tolling has transformed over the past years.
In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland explains that weighted rejection index values are coming down, and in the Rail and Intermodal Update, Mike Baudendistel talks with Anthony Smith about high rates.
How sustainable are current trucking volumes? Q2 3PL earnings: How bad can it be? Preparing for a post-COVID-19 world, and so much more in the FreightCasts Weekly Recap.
In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland notices that most of the country shows an increase in outbound tender volumes, and in the Shipper Update, Anthony Smith predicts a rise in industrial production.
On this week’s Drilling Deep podcast, David Roush of KSM Transport Advisors, who has a wealth of experience in the sector, tackles several issues on the minds of truckers everywhere. Why do some companies take freight with a lousy price? What does it mean to get ready for a post-COVID-19 world? And what does capacity […]
Anthony and Zach discuss the booming freight market and reasons why it will or will not sustain into July as well as the implications for the new insurance bill and YRC bailout.
On today’s episode we’re talking about how to find your next best sales role and how to avoid scam jobs
This week Andrew holds down the fort with Director of Passport Research JP Hampstead to discuss his team’s recent research note on Q2 broker performance. Then the two dive into Uber’s partnerships with municipalities and answer whether the upcoming Lemonade IPO will be sweet or sour. As always, a special thanks to our friends at CarrierDirect with […]
This guide outlines the requirements and benefits of a well-structured DCC arrangement.
Ocean, final mile, and today’s latest news.
FreightWaves has created a complimentary white paper, sponsored by AIT Worldwide Logistics, to review the current state of final mile and how to prepare for what is to come.
What trucking executives have to say about economic recovery in the freight market, Nikola’s Badger vs Tesla’s CyberTruck, TQL, more
When will former TQL employees get their day in court? Can the housing market lead the way to a V-shaped recovery? The LTL model adapts to the COVID-19 world, and so much more!
Fast food and beer logistics, sustainability, and challenges are talked about on today’s episode of the show
Today’s On The Spot episode is with Zach Strickland and JP Hampstead, who dive into how tender rejections are increasing.
Andrew and Kevin are joined by FreightWaves Lead Economist Anthony Smith to discuss whether the housing market can continue its recovery and lead us out of economic slowdown. Then we give our thoughts on Zillow and Airbnb for the rest of the year. As always, a special thanks to our friends at CarrierDirect with their research contributions […]
With court date pushed back, what’s next for former TQL employees? Plus, Dean Waller on his program being named first in nation
In this episode of Fuller Speed Ahead, FreightWaves Founder and CEO Craig Fuller speaks with BLCK VC Founding Board Member Earnest Sweat about the need for racial diversity in the freight and venture capital industries.
The less-than-truckload (LTL) sector of the trucking sector is generally more stable than the truckload carriers it shares the road with. But that doesn’t mean it has faced the pandemic without major upheaval. On this week’s Drilling Deep podcast, host John Kingston speaks with Brian Thompson, the chief commercial officer of SMC3. His company sets […]
Anthony and Zach talk to rail and intermodal expert Mike Baudendistel about some interesting signals from that sector as well as connecting the dots between modes.
On today’s episode of Put That Coffee Down, Dooner and Hill talk about preparing a product launch and go-to-market strategy.
Today in freight markets, flows and news, with data powered by SONAR
In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland discusses surging rejections and volumes, and in the Housing Market Update, Andrew Cox notes that building permits are on the rise.
Shipping’s biggest bust, plus today in freight markets, and all the latest logistics industry news on this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
Zach Strickland looks at contracts driving lower revenue in 2020 in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Luke Falasca talks to brokers about tender rejections surging in Jackson, Mississippi, in the Broker Update, and Mike Baudendistel discusses railroads aggressively streamlining costs in the second quarter in the Rail and Intermodal Update.
Will Amazon face a sharp challenge from Walmart and Shopify? Is insurance ruling a ‘doomsday’ scenario for small carriers? Volumes are sustained, tender rejections are increasing, and so much more!
On The Spot talks about volumes are sustaining and tender rejections are increasing. They also take a look at the market leading up to July 4th weekend.
Zach Strickland focuses in on markets in the central U.S. in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Luke Falasca examines reefer market capacity in the Broker Update, and Andrew Cox discusses the latest DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index with Anthony Smith.
Dooner and The Dude talk about Nikola’s battle with Bloomberg, Deuce Drone bringing you Buffalo Wild Wings, contact tracing in the supply chain, and live music.
COVID-19 has shown that operating without a continuity strategy can upend the plans of any company.
On today’s Midday Market Update, Michael Vincent and Kevin Hill talk about new insurance ruling, Nikola vs. Bloomberg and more.
