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Kick off your week with a polar bear-sized helping of WTT?!? We’re talking drunken e-scooter brouhahas, the UAW/GM strike and this week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index. We see what economic trends are On the Radar presented by SONAR, we’re playing Sustainability Market Expert Trivia, we find out what’s a Big Deal and what’s […]

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Today on What the Truck?!? Mexican autoworkers laid off, carrier settles service dog lawsuit, and Amazon isn’t coming clean on contract drivers. Stone Cold Nick Austin brings us all the odd weather patterns across our fair land. We go Off the Blockchain with Andrew Cox giving us insights into the FreightTech 100 competition. Seth Holm […]

This week on FreightWaves Insiders NEXT Trucking’s President & CEO Lidia Yan shares her unlikely story of overcoming perceptions and objections to build a freight matching powerhouse that’s raised over $124 million in venture capital funding. This 2019 Most Influential Women in Trucking finalist is certain to inspire you.

Growing investment and consumer interest in laboratory-grown meat will change the dynamics of the industry.

On today’s episode, a carrier downsizes while another files for bankruptcy, Forever 21’s bad luck, the GM strike and this week’s Pricing Power Index. Plus, Emily Szink knows what’s a Big Deal and what’s a Little Deal, Market Expert Trivia is China rising, and there’s so much more. Bang your cowbell for Oct. 1! Rewatch […]

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Ocean carriers are deploying ever-larger box ships to drive down costs and emissions, but do the pros outweigh the cons?

Today on What the Truck?!?, Covenant Transport ends service to Mexico, XPO inches back into the M&A game, infrastructure just caught a break in state highway funding, and Universal Logistics has to pay out $36 million in damages after years of litigation. We also introduce our inaugural segment Now Trending in the Supply Chain, learn […]

Off-shore wind energy has been gaining popularity, with a projected spike in production over the next decade.

This week we step inside the world of TTN Fleet Solutions LIVE from The Great American Trucking Show. In this episode we cover the anatomy of a breakdown and how TTN Fleet Solutions is pulling more than their load by connecting the world of towing.

It’s the first day of fall, and that’s not all. You’re gearing up your week by hammering down with the latest headlines and analysis of what in the world is going on out there in freight and tech and data. Kevin Hill kills us with the Pricing Power Index. JP takes on super duper Dooner […]

On today’s episode, Nick Austin talks about the flooding, shutdowns, and early snow. FreightCaster Kyle Cunningham brings you the news regarding Cedar Rapids reefer and an update on El Paso. Jesse “Cargo” Cohen lands with some interesting air news, and Zack Strickland closes out the week with the brokerage update.

On today’s episode of WTT, we’re talking Texas flooding, Trump blocking, events going green and debating what’s a big deal and a little deal with Emily Szink. Blake England has the report from CSCMP Edge, we find out who made the Dean’s List, and we hear back from you in Comment Section Rodeo. All this […]

Meteorologist Nick Austin tells you to steer clear of Houston, FreightCaster Kyle Cunningham lets you know which markets to look for in our carrier update presented by AT&T Business, Oil Expert John Kingston talks about the recovering oil markets, and Market Expert Donny Gilbert talks about the Heartland in the broker update.

This week we step inside the world of an industry that’s been rolling for nearly 200 years. Ian Jefferies of the Association of American Railroads talks about rails role in the economy, an industry in transition, Precision Railroading, Positive Train Control, drones, data, and automation.

A breakdown of some of the most active ships in the global maritime industry.

Meteorologist Nick Austin warns of flooding in Houston, TX caused by tropical storm Imelda, FreightCaster Kyle Cunningham points you to markets in the Northwest in our carrier update presented by AT&T Business, and Oil Expert John Kingston updates you on the pricing and production of oil following the attacks in Saudi Arabia.

We’re concluding our coverage of Trimble’s in.site conference 2019 we talk about Amazon’s big change to their algorithm, Linda Baker has the conference beat from Crawford St., and we’re joined by guests from Trimble, TriumphPay, FleetWorthy, and more. Stay tuned until the end to find out how to get What The Truck?!? at your event.

In this episode, Meteorologist Nick Austin talks about possible flash flooding in Houston. FreightCaster Kyle Cunningham dives into the Michigan and Ohio markets seeing high outbound tender rejections in our carrier update presented by AT&T Business. Oil Expert John Kingston talks about where the markets are headed following attacks in the Middle East. Market Expert […]

A look at where fuel prices stand for the week.

Coming LIVE to you from in.sight 2019, we are covering the latest on the Saudi drone strike situation and the implications far and wide. We are talking integration: What makes it sexy, what makes it powerful and nimble? We talk with executives from Trimble, Wex, ProMiles and TruckerTools for insights and observations about what is […]

In the carrier update presented by AT&T Business, FreightCaster Kyle Cunningham takes a look at markets seeing high outbound volumes like Quincy, IL. Plus, Market Expert Zach Strickland tells brokers where disruptions are across the country over the last week.

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In this episode, Market Expert Zach Strickland talks about how the Northeast is leading the country in outbound tender rejections. One rising market to pay attention to is Harrisburg, PA. In the carrier update presented by AT&T Business, Chief Insight Officer Dean Croke discusses driving hours, maximizing time, and how to propose new regulations.

In this episode, Meteorologist Nick Austin warns of possible flash flooding in the Midwest, Market Expert Zach Strickland talks about the headhaul index in our carrier update presented by AT&T Business, Economist Anthony Smith dives into the producer price index, and Market Expert Donny Gilbert provides updates on dry van tender rejections across the country.

A recent inspection found that over half of containers had at least one deficiency.

President Trump announced that the U.S. will delay the next round of scheduled tariff increases.

This week we step inside the world of Business Insider’s transportation reporter, Rachel Premack. We cover her journey into journalism, trucking “bloodbath” becoming a meme, driver opinion on #UberFreight, overcoming #sexism and so much more!

In the shipper update, Seth Holm looks at China’s GDP and what the future holds amidst ongoing trade talks. Kyle Cunningham brings you the carrier update presented by AT&T Business, where he talks about optionality for different lengths of haul, and Kevin Hill breaks down an indicator of fleet size fluctuations. Meteorologist Nick Austin also […]

As the trade war continues, shipping routes are changing. Routes to the East Coast are picking up. In our carrier update presented by AT&T Business, we analyze the outbound volumes of Elizabeth, NJ. Plus, Nick Austin tells us about potential for flooding in the Pacific Northwest.

Weekly Fuel Report for 9-10-19

It’s a great Monday to be alive, especially when it comes to listening to the hottest podcast in the freight industry. First, a massive cargo ship has capsized off the coast of Georgia, and some survivors have still not been rescued. Also, Uber Freight moves HQ to Chicago. Plus, we are visited by Kevin “King […]

The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading – and most accurate – index of market rates for 40′ containers.

Come on ride the ragin’ rollercoaster! First, Target tells suppliers to eat higher tariff-related costs, and Zach Strickland tells us why this has been one of the toughest freight cycles on record, and more.

Hurricane Dorian has been creeping up the Southeast coast of the U.S., impacting some of the country’s largest ports.

This week we step inside the world of Mike Roeth, executive director of the NACFE, we’re talking about his quest for 10MPG+ for trucks, the electric vehicle evolution, attracting millennials to trucking, and “THE” Ohio State University.

These are the costliest repairs a truck driver can face.

On this edition of WTT?!?, we talk the “driver shortage myth,” Popeye’s chicken sandwich madness and what e-scooters mean to a city near you. Also, how do you define who’s an employee and who’s an independent contractor? Plus, Data Scientist Daniel Pickett joins the desk for some intel on what is happening in SONAR for […]

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If Sea-Land founder Malcom McLean is recognized as the “father of container shipping,” then surely Charles Morgan should be deemed the “father of integrated shipping” since he was the first to offer scheduled common carrier service that coordinated his steamship company with the railroads.  Morgan was born in 1795 and grew up in Connecticut and […]

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Team Truck is back in Chattanooga just in time for FreightWaves’ global meet up. Today we’re talking carrier shutdowns, Hurricane Dorian and how the storm will impact your freight. Will Kerr of Edge Logistics jumps on the mic for added storm insights. Catch the live video show Mondays and Thursday’s at 3:30 p.m. ET on […]

A recent study found these cities to be the best for those who drive heavy-duty and tractor-trailer trucks.

In the carrier update presented by AT&T Business, Market Expert Zach Strickland analyzes the Denver market, Meteorologist Nick Austin continues to track Tropical Storm Dorian, and Market Expert Henry Byers compares 2018 peak season to 2019 in the drayage update.

We’re back again right from the floor on radio row LIVE from McLeod’s User Conference 2019. We’re talking fast food chicken sandwich wars, Heartland Express’ big buy, crime aboard the ISS, plus all the latest supply chain and freighttech stories with guests from McLeod, Edge Logistics, TriumphPay, Drivewyze, Parade.ai, and FreightWaves SONAR team. Rewatch the […]

In this episode, Economist Anthony Smith talks about durable goods shipments and how it affects the economy. In the carrier update presented by AT&T Business, Market Expert Donny Gilbert dives into some hot markets for outbound tender rejections. The oil update with Market Expert John Kingston lets you know what to expect for IMO2020.

Weekly Fuel Report for 8-27-19

On today’s LIVE episode, Dooner and Chad are broadcasting from the floor of McLeod’s UC2019! They’re talking Bernie’s billion-dollar electric trucking plan and elevated avocados, and they’re getting insights from guests from Trucker Tolls, SmartDrive, TruckStop.com, PrePass, BiTA and more! Rewatch the LIVE SHOW

In this episode, Meteorologist Nick Austin tells you about flooding threats in the Midwest, Market Expert Henry Byers breaks down shipping container rates and new routes, Market Expert Zach Strickland analyzes tractor counts for fleets (one of the newest data sets in SONAR) in the carrier update presented by AT&T Business, and Market Expert Kevin […]

Keeping the train rolling in the great city of Dallas, it’s your Saturday edition of What the Truck!?! We hit on Trump’s late Friday tweet, Lime scooters taking Texas, Mexican truck imports and so much more from the Press Room inside of GATS. Hear perspectives from Blue Parrot, Uber Freight, Transflo, OwlCam, The Little Guy […]

LIVE from the great state of Texas, it’s your Friday edition of What the Truck!?!We’re talking Trump tweets (of course), China, Unicorns, and speaking directly to a variety of organizations here at GATS in Dallas.

Market expert Donny Gilbert talks on how well the reefer markets are in the midwest. Meteorologist Nick Austin show us the scattered storms from rockies to the east coast. Market expert Kevin Hill breaks down fleet visibility and that it’s not always about the customer. While market expert Jesse Cohen breaks down air cargo truck […]

Due to recent pirate activity, the International Maritime Bureau has urged seafarers to remain vigilant and to report all suspicious activities to regional authorities and the IMB.

Dooner and special guest co-host Kyle Cunningham are on-site at GATS with a full day’s worth of coverage. They’re talking to Truckers Against Human Trafficking, MAPBOX, TRAFFIX and so many more. Tune in tomorrow for Day 2 and catch the LIVE stream on FreightWaves YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Meteorologist Nick Austin talks about the possibility of flooding in Missouri and Kansas. In the carrier update presented by AT&T Business, Donny Gilbert talk about outbound tender volumes and how they are reaching record-highs. We also dive into what shippers are saying about the industry. And, Kyle Cunningham looks at outbound volumes versus total number […]

In this episode of FreightWaves NOW, we talk about how Southeast Asia is changing the supply chain in the U.S., we discuss where freight brokerages are headed in the next 10 years, and FreightWaves CEO & Founder Craig Fuller shares some important news about the freight recession. Our carrier update is presented by AT&T Business.

Meteorologist Nick Austin discusses the heat wave hitting the Midwest and Southwestern U.S. Donny Gilbert talks to brokers about rising outbound tender volumes, and Kyle Cunningham brings you the Carrier Update presented by AT&T Business. Plus, Economist Anthony Smith dives into housing starts and how this is an indicator of the overall economy.

The marketplace for truckload transportation is fragmented and opaque. Relationships between shippers and carriers are tenuous at best, forged and broken by wild swings in capacity availability and rates per mile. In this white paper, Transfix and FreightWaves define the problems distorting the marketplace for truckload transportation, discuss how carriers think about their assets, explain the role of technology in reducing empty miles, and sketch out the economic dynamics that come into play when the marketplace is optimized to free up capacity at the right price.

Kick your week off with What the Truck?!? as we talk IMO 2020, Uber Freight’s big fleet plans and California buses going electric, then play some trucker slang Market Expert Trivia and talk trucker drug testing with Grady Philips of Corporate Medical Services. Plus so much more. Rewatch the LIVE show here

San Francisco, traditionally a backhaul market, is seeing some emerging trends that are promising for carriers. Outbound tender rejections in Southern California are under 1 percent, making it a hot area for brokers. And, as peak season continues, we take a look at the trans-Pacific Eastbound Corridor. Carrier Update is presented by AT&T Business.

The UN Conference of Trade and Development released a study that reveals who’s at the top of the commercial maritime world—ranked based on connectivity to other ports.

FreightWaves Market Expert Zach Strickland talks with Kevin Hill about a gloomy broker’s market and also speaks with economist Ibrahiim Bayaan about the state of shipping. Zach Cunningham gives you the traffic update and Nick Austin sends you into the weekend with an update on weather.

College football: poetry in motion, masses of men, giants of the gridiron rushing 40 yards in 4.4 seconds. But before that equipment arrives at the field, it’s moved by big rigs rolling on big iron. These are the games we play, and this is how we get to play them. On today’s Freight All Kinds, […]