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How drivers are dealing with coronavirus, TQL layoffs and legal implications, staffing in a crisis and more on today’s podcast

Zach Strickland discusses accelerating reefer volumes on the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, then Andrew Cox and Anthony Smith talk about weekly jobless claims potentially spiking in the near future […]

Zach Strickland and JP Hampstead talk about these uncertain times as volumes continue steady growth and tender rejections are up to 15%.

Dooner and The Dude are talking about what went down during week 1 of self quarantine in much of the USA. They cover layoffs hitting freight, XPO takes break up off the table, and airlines getting grounded.

Zach Strickland discusses how big markets are driving volumes on the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Luke Falasca talks about Lakeland, Florida, having the biggest reefer volume on Broker Update, […]

The latest news on the coronavirus impact on freight.

Zach Strickland discusses volumes slipping in a key market in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Luke Falasca talks about US reefer volume on Broker Update, then Kevin Hill and […]

It’s shut down businesses and thrown planning into turmoil.  No, it’s not COVID-19. It’s the rising insurance rates that trucking companies have been facing over the last few years. The […]

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Zach and Anthony discuss current economic trends in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, and what’s to come.

As millions of American sales people transition to the new normal of selling from home during a crisis, PTCD offers some advice

Zach Strickland discusses tightening capacity in the South before narrowing in on the Lakeland, Florida, market in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, then Mike Baudendistel and Anthony Smith discuss […]

The current crisis is stress-testing the technology of many transportation companies.

On today’s update, our market experts guide you through the coronavirus’ impact on trucking, demand, consumer spending, and more. In addition, we’ll catch you up on today’s top stories.

Zach Strickland talks about changes in length of haul as volumes continue to rise, Donny Gilbert breaks down several reefer markets for brokers, and Andrew Cox predicts reefer spot rates […]

On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude have all of your updates and headlines concerning the coronavirus impact on freight and the people who move it. They’ve also got major […]

More than 2000 C-level executives were projected to attend FreightWaves LIVE ATL. The event has now been moved to a virtual experience.

Zach Strickland brings you the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Luke Falasca tells shippers which areas of the country to capitalize on, and Mike Baudendistel touches on some challenges facing […]

Tender rejections: After increasing from 6.52% to 8.91% last week, we expect national rejection rates to continue to rise but at a slowing pace in the coming week as carriers […]

Coronavirus strains US supply chains, diesel prices collapse, how to motivate your freight sales team and so much more!

Zach Strickland and JP Hampstead discuss the possibility of e-commerce growth, spending in the service sector, and more. While the effects are yet to be determined, drivers are still out on the road delivering goods throughout the country.

The domestic supply chain has started to see both the positive and negative effects of the coronavirus. On today’s WHAT THE TRUCK?!? it’s this week in freight.

Zach Strickland highlights import shipments from China before diving into the Allentown, Pennsylvania, and Denver, Colorado, markets in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Luke Falasca discusses outbound volume levels […]

Anthony and Zach bring in former fund manager Seth Holm to discuss how the volatile equities markets can hit the world of transportation and trucking.

FreightWaves has found a correlation between freight rates and diesel prices that aren’t necessarily beneficial to drivers.

Zach Strickland highlights continuing record expansions for volumes before diving into the Columbus, Ohio, market in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Donny Gilbert highlights top dry van and reefer […]

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Nuclear verdicts have been a rising phenomenon in the trucking industry over the past decade. Are large lawsuits the cost of doing business, or is there a way to defend against them?

Dooner and Hill are talking about the reward that comes after the “No.” The ambition and motivation that drive us to keep moving forward and onward between each sale.

In this episode, Zach Strickland talks about year-over-year outbound tender rejection rates in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet; Luke Falasca points out the Allentown, PA market for brokers; and […]

Zach Strickland talks about national outbound volumes being the highest since June 2018 in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Donny Gilbert goes deeper into dry van rejection rates, and […]

On today’s episode, Dooner and Chad are talking about the stock market’s black Monday, oil’s pricing wars, and why social distancing has become a normal part of business

Zach Strickland examines a surge in truckload volumes before diving into the Ontario, California, market in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Donny Gilbert uses the weighted rejection index to […]

Construction outlook: Construction outlook:The Federal Reserve announced an emergency 50-basis-point (bps) rate cut last Tuesday, lowering its target Fed Funds range to 1-1.25% from 1.5-1.75%. The Fed cut is a […]

Truckstop.com, the largest digital freight marketplace in North America, and FreightWaves, the leading provider of data and analysis to the logistics markets, have partnered to provide spot trucking rate market visibility to SONAR subscribers.

Airlines lose $113 billion, coronavirus cancels conferences, robust volumes in major markets and so much more!

TCA supports this legislation as it complements the work already being done from within the trucking community to promote our well-paying jobs to quality candidates.

On today’s episode, Dooner and Hill are talking about a former Uber exec who filed for bankruptcy after losing a $179M dispute with Google, the FMCSA going after rule-breaking ELDs, and coronavirus costing commercial airlines a $113 billion loss.

Zach and Anthony talk about the latest coronavirus developments on transportation, the main functions of a freight forwarder and recent economic developments.

Zach Strickland and JP Hampstead talk about how consumers are spending more on groceries than normal, which is translating to higher volumes for this time of year. Fears of the coronavirus could be causing “panic buying.”

Zach Strickland discusses another rise in volume levels before examining some of the top markets across the country in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Donny Gilbert discusses the Long […]

FreightWaves CEO and founder Craig Fuller joins Dooner on FreightWaves Insiders to discuss the evolving a company

Zach Strickland examines a rise in US outbound tender volumes before highlighting several of the nation’s largest markets in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Donny Gilbert discusses the importance […]

In this week’s “Drilling Deep” podcast, host John Kingston sits down with Dave Heller of the Truckload Carriers Association at the TCA’s annual meeting in the Orlando, Florida, area. Dave […]

Cassandra Gaines and Dooner sit down at Freight Alley during this live event with top industry VIPs to discuss nuclear verdicts, zombie carriers, deadbeat brokers, and haunted houses. Don’t miss […]

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On today’s episode, Dooner and Hill are talking about the hardest word for a sales person to hear, “No!” Today they take on objections and discuss ways to take them, […]

In this episode, Zach Strickland looks at maritime import shipments in the Los Angeles, CA market, Luke Falasca discusses growth in the Spokane, WA market , and John Kingston returns […]

The choice depends on the lane, the freight and the rate.

Take a FreightWaves Flashback to #FWLive Chicago 2019 where Eric Wilson, managing director of global cargo sales for Delta Air Lines, conducts this session on how tech helped improve Delta’s efficiency in serving both passengers and cargo.

Industry conferences cancel on coronavirus fears, retail supply chains sputter, Cassandra Gaines talks travel, plus the economics of trade during black swan events.

FreightWaves Founder & CEO Craig Fuller chats with Stan De Caluwe with the Holland International Distribution Council about the Dutch logistics industry and the representation of overseas manufacturing companies in Europe.

Zach Strickland delivers the carrier update presented by PowerFleet, Luke Falasca highlights several areas in the Midwest for brokers, and Mike Baudendistel talks about low outbound rail volumes from the […]

Manufacturing outlook: The coming week will be telling for the industrial segment. The Institute for Supply Management updated the Purchasing Managers’ Index (ISM.PMI). It breached the 50-expansion threshold in for […]

This white paper brought to you by PostBidShip, explores how Ming’s Recycling, a California recycler, is growing a sustainable business.

FreightWaves celebrates three years, coronavirus continues to upend markets, Emily Szink’s mainstream push for FreightWavesTV, and so much more!

This white paper explores how artificial intelligence can help the industry humanize analytics and achieve better outcomes.

Join us as we take an in depth look at how the Coronavirus is affecting the global supply chain and all modes of freight transportation.

JP Hampstead and Zach Strickland continue to assess the impacts of the Coronavirus on volumes and rates.

On today’s episode we talk to attorney Cassandra Gaines about TQL hack liability, plus the economics of the coronavirus.

FreightWaves EVP of Content Emily Szink talks about building the world’s largest freight and logistics media streaming TV network.

Zach Strickland details a rise in US tender volumes before diving into the Ontario, CA and San Francisco, CA markets in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, then Mike Baudendistel […]

On this week’s “Drilling Deep” podcast, we talk to the attorney who led the legal fight that has kept the law at bay in California.

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FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller writes about FreightWaves third birthday, and the company’s past, present and future.

Anthony and Zach explain the primary cost drivers of operating a trucking company and the market influences that drive the pricing volatility on both contracted and transactional freight movements. Also, an update on the coronavirus situation and what we are seeing in the economy today that may affect your life tomorrow.

From the top-sellers to the toxic basement dwellers and all points in-between: this week Put That Coffee Down tackle sales culture.

Director of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland examines the U.S. outbound tender reject index before diving into the New Orleans, LA and Atlanta, GA markets in the Carrier Update presented […]

This white paper, brought to you by Flock Freight, explores the countless inefficiencies that affect sustainability within the LTL shipping industry, as well as what green solutions are available for shippers.

Private equity-backed trucking companies have had a tough time during this market downturn.

FreightWaves LIVE: EP 25 Industry Keynote w/ Transplace CEO Frank McGuigan and news on Erin Andrews at #FWLive

Coronavirus hits markets, mass layoffs at Starsky, ex-employee talks MDL, J.B. Hunt becomes an NVOCC and more

Director of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland examines the YOY outbound tender volume index for the U.S. before diving into the Joliet, IL and Rock Island, IL markets in the […]

FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller welcomed Emerge founder Andrew Leto to the FreightWaves headquarters in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where the two discussed Leto’s rise as a freight-tech innovator and the success of his digital freight marketplace.

Diesel fuel price outlook  EIA statistics show total U.S. distillate production at the highest level ever for the second week of February despite significant concern over demand. Inventory reports were […]

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Director of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland is back to chat with Director of Passport Research JP Hampstead about the state of rates this past week. They also talk about the continued impact of the coronavirus and post-Valentine’s Day freight rates.

Guests from One Point Logistics on KeepTruckin shutting down brokerage, Knight-Swift, and TriumphPay on this stacked episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Director of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland breaks down the Freightos Baltic Exchange index before diving into the Los Angeles, CA and Nashville, TN markets in the Carrier Update presented […]