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FreightWaves partnered with TriumphPay to produce an infographic exploring 5 supply chain trends to watch in 2020.

Spot freight may only account for 10-20% of total freight moved in the U.S., but its activity paints the picture of the entire freight market. Tom Mallon joins to discuss the direction of rates in 2020. Also; Coronavirus update along with the current state of the market as well as recent economic releases.

Director of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland examines the impact the current weather system is having on market capacity in the south eastern U.S. in the Carrier Update presented by […]

Average income for independent owner operators dropped in ’19, but maybe not as much as you might have thought.

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FreightWaves partnered with Blackburn Energy on an infographic detailing the benefits of truck electrification.

How to think and grow rich using the right mindset with Andrew Leto, founder of Emerge

The bill would reinforce in federal law the “ABC test” to determine whether an individual is an employee rather than an independent contractor, similar to California’s AB5 law that is currently being challenged in the courts.

On today’s episode Dooner and Hill take on every salesperson’s least favorite part of the job: cold calling.

Media outlets have customers just like any business, and both want positive results for their customers, so there is a mutual benefit to working together.

Director of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland examines U.S. tender volumes before diving into the Ontario, CA and Dallas, TX markets in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, SONAR Data […]

Shipper insights and sentiment for freight rates and volumes over the next three months

Today, Kevin and Andrew have two special guests: Bill Vitti, chief commercial officer of Truckstop, explains the recently announced partnership with Knight-Swift; then Peter Rentschler from Carrier Direct discusses his […]

Director of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland breaks down the regions’ tender rejection rates across the US before narrowing in on the Savannah, GA and New Orleans, LA markets in […]

In this FreightWaves Flashback to FreightWaves LIVE: Chicago we’ll hear from Ryan Rusnak, CTO and co-founder or Airspace Technologies during his session: Making or breaking your business with machine learning.

On this President’s Day episode, Dooner and Chad are talking about a trucker shot over a parking spot, the incoming capacity crunch, and the White House China trade deal watchdog group.

Director of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland discusses the national reject and volume indexes before diving into the Denver, CO market and surrounding areas in the Carrier Update presented by […]

FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller chats with Julian Alvarez, Founder and CEO of Logixboard.

Manufacturing outlook: The coming week will give some insights into the outlook for manufacturing activity in the Northeast region via the Empire State Manufacturing Index. The overall segment remains depressed […]

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This week we make a clean sweep of the headlines and all the freight and logistics action. It’s a tough balancing act, getting it all in a single live episode […]

rector of Research Kevin Hill chats with Director of Passport Research JP Hampstead about the state of rates in this first part of 2020. They also talk about research, how the Coronavirus continues to impact volumes, and the struggles of the Los Angeles market.

On today’s Valentine’s Day episode, we’re talking about two carrier shutdowns, Wayfair layoffs, and Celadon repo scams, more

Market Expert Donny Gilbert brings in Meteorologist Nick Austin to highlight some weather concerns for carriers before highlighting markets for long haul loads in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, […]

Market Expert Donny Gilbert highlights the US Dry van markets before diving into the Atlanta, GA, Cedar Rapids, IA and Pittsburgh, PA markets in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, […]

Host John Kingston talks about predictive wholesale diesel prices with Scott Susich of DTN.

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Michelle Halkerston President & CEO at Hassett Express, LLC on taking advantage of opportunities and being the star of your own dream

Lead Economist, Anthony Smith takes the reigns on this macro edition of Freightonomics. He chats with a diverse panel of guests about ways to optimize performance across business areas in […]

This week Dooner and Hill are talking all about the funnel, the pipeline, the place where closers play. But what goes into making a good funnel? Leads, discipline, management, constant […]

Market Expert Donny Gilbert identifies the top reefer markets across the nation in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, then Research Analyst Andrew Cox discusses the national unemployment rate with […]

We discuss how the coronavirus is affecting freight flows from China with special guest Lori Ann LaRocco from CNBC. Earnings season is also in full swing, and it looks like […]

Chief Insights Officer Dean Croke breaks down Valentine’s day Freight for Carriers in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet and Market Expert Donny Gilbert shows how brokers can use a […]

FreightWaves Chief Insight Officer speaks with NFI’s President David Broering about the value of tracking technology. Where is the line between when tech enhances our supply chains versus when it […]

On this weekday’s supply of What The Truck?!?, Dooner and Prevost have your loadboard covered. Why are 90% of drivers failing to register in Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse? Despite calls […]

In this episode of Fuller Speed Ahead, Chief Strategy Officer JT Engstrom speaks with Spencer Tenney, Managing Partner of Tenney Group. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTBE: http://bit.ly/FW-subscribe Follow Us! Twitter: https://twitter.com/freightwaves Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreightWaves/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/freightwaves/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freightwaves/

On this post-Oscar’s edition of What The Truck?!?, Dooner and Chad look into why 90% of drivers seeking jobs fail to register in Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, more

In this episode, Market Expert Donny Gilbert delivers the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, SONAR Data Analyst Luke Falasca points brokers to extra margins in Salt Lake City, and Market […]

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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is a federal agency that administers the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) by overseeing and managing relationships between unions and private-sector employers. Between December 16–19, 2019, the NLRB issued a trio of rulings that reversed prior union/employee-friendly decisions

Director of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland talks with Director of Passport Research JP Hampstead about what’s happening with rates this week.

AB5 going nationwide, trucker parking, coronavirus hits retail, and more on the 15th episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Director of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland focuses in on the Columbus, OH and Minneapolis, MN markets in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, SONAR Data Analyst Luke Falasca highlights […]

Market Expert Donny Gilbert discusses weather impacts on western markets with Meteorologist Nick Austin before examining national volumes in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, then Research Analyst Andrew Cox […]

Cyber threats strike supply chain Roanoke Insurance Groups Glenn Patton knows that hackers and ransomware attackers are targeting more supply chains than ever. Find out how to get protected. RISK […]

Anthony and Zach, along with special guest Donny Gilbert, take a deeper dive into the freight market trailer pool and discuss the types of freight they haul, their characteristics, and their place in the broader market. Additional topics include another California regulation, coronavirus, and the surprising jump in the PMI.

Sales people often get hung up on leads, on the first episode of FreightWaves newest podcast we cover this crucial part of the sales cycle

Director of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland examines reefer and van rejection rates before diving into the Milwaukee, WI market in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, SONAR Data Analyst […]

Economist Noel Perry joins the podcast as a guest this week.

Some think Elon Musk can increase sales 40-fold over the next 10 years

In this episode, Market Expert Donny Gilbert talks to brokers about how snow is affecting Western markets, Director of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland brings you the Carrier Update presented […]

FreightWaves EVP of Content Emily Szink speaks with Matt McLelland, innovation strategist at Covenant Transport Services, about the urgent need for trucking companies to embrace innovation.

The tolls in Connecticut may have a special place for the semis that drive their roads.

FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller chats with Shelley Simpson, Chief Commercial Officer of J.B. Hunt.

Nurse your Super Bowl-induced hangovers with news about Connecticut’s controversial truck tolling plan, a $7.4 million bridge strike verdict, and coronavirus extends Chinese New Year shutdowns, oil, more

Director of Market Intelligence Zach Strickland identifies isolated pockets of tightness in the Eastern US before diving into the Eau Claire, WI market in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, […]

Tender rejections: Looking into the week, we expect the capacity to continue to loosen as volumes remain at midwinter levels. Occasional surges in demand are not unheard of in February, […]

The long-haul list of this week’s podcasts.

Director of Passport Research JP Hampstead chats with Director of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland to discuss what’s happening with rates this week. Listen to the podcast or watch the video.

On Friday’s What The Truck?!? we talk coronavirus, ELDs, freight forecasting and more

FreightWaves team of market experts look at the outlook for the freight market in 2020. Topics covered include the macro, micro, trucking, intermodal, airfreight, digital brokerages, and even the impact of the coronavirus.

On today’s episode, Dooner and Chad are talking about the impact the coronavirus could have on freight, whether C.H. Robinson’s rough earnings are a warning sign of things to come

Director of Market Intelligence Zach Strickland highlights a large drop in capacity in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Market Expert Donny Gilbert identifies long haul opportunities in the Broker […]

The FreightWaves 2020 Freight Market Outlook white paper is our most comprehensive outlook resource to date.

Learn from the most trusted names in the industry as they share the five steps to improve RFP win rates.

In this episode, Market Expert Donny Gilbert looks at the new HAUL and OTVI indices for brokers, Director of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland points to volumes heading east in […]

FreightCaster Chad Prevost speaks with Susy Schöneberg, Head of Flexport.org at Air Cargo 2020 in Nashville, TN.

In case you weren’t able to catch our live broadcasts from Music City at the Air Cargo Conference at the top of this week, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered right here, right now for a “just in time” delivery.

NASA’s Mark Wiese talks Artemis, Moon2024, 5-minute out of orbit shipping, “Star Wars” vs “Star Trek”, “Armageddon”, and life on Mars.

Anthony and Zach break down the less-than-truckload sector and talk about its connection with truckload along with giving a quick update on the latest economic and freight market trends.

Director of Market Intelligence Zach Strickland identifies which markets across the country are experiencing the most de-stabilization in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, SONAR Data Analyst Luke Falasca highlights […]

Total TransBorder Freight: $107.1B of TransBorder freight moved by all modes of transportation, down 3.3% compared to October 2018 Most-used mode: Trucks moved $68.2 billion of freight, down 2.7% compared […]

It’s day 2 at Air Cargo 2020 in Nashville and today we’re talking to Craig Fuller CEO and founder of FreightWaves, Eric Hare CEO of K9Global, Steven Polmans chairman of The International Air Cargo Association, Dan Diephouse CEO of Cargocast, and Andy Kirschner Delta’s Director of Cargo Sales!

It’s a bold plan and FreightWaves’ Mark Solomon has plenty of experience covering XPO to give us a unique perspective.

The impact of new technology in freight brokerages and how it is changing compensation.

Director of Market Intelligence Zach Strickland compares the current outbound tender volume index to last year’s in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Market Expert Donny Gilbert highlights several markets […]

Nuclear verdicts, insurance, carnets, FTZ, and more from Air Cargo 2020 Nashville – it’s What The Truck?!? LIVE Air Cargo 2020