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On today’s episode, Chad Prevost discusses weather with Market Expert Nick Austin, then we look at volume and macro economic data with Market Analyst Zach Strickland and finally, used truck prices with Chief Analytics Officer Dean Croke.

Research from Pride Transport breaks down the trucker-less world day by day.

On today’s episode, Chad Prevost discusses weather with Nick Austin, Market Volume with Michael Crosby, and HOS Daily Driving Utilization as well as preventive maintenance with Dean Croke.

China is embarking on an effort to become a leader in the electric vehicle market.

On today’s episode, Chad Prevost talks to Market Expert Nick Austin and Sonar Account Executive Brad Guinane about weather, volume, tender market share, and tender rejections.

A look at just how many shipping containers are lost at sea each year.

On today’s episode, Chad Prevost talks to Market Experts Nick Austin and Zach Strickland as well as Chief Data Scientist Daniel Pickett and Associate Editor John Paul Hampstead about weather, the Head Haul Index, tender rejections being at an all time low, and precision railroading.

ACT Research: NA Class 8 orders totaled 490,100 units in 2018.

WTT episode sponsored by Redwood LogisticsFirst, JP and Chad are joined by special guest, Sultan of SONAR, Zach Strickland, and all imbibe upon a Bells Two-Hearted in a tip of the cap to JP’s go to. They spend 5 Good Minutes with Paul Enos, CEO of the Nevada Trucking Association, and follow that by a rousing rounds of Big deal little deal, what’s the deal with you?

On today’s episode, Chad Prevost talks to Market Experts Nick Austin, Zach Strickland, and Michael Crosby about the weather across the nation, the unseasonably soft markets, and a surprising market aberration.

Today, LTL carriers are focused on improving their earnings. However, issues such as the driver shortage, decreased capacity, added federal regulations and rising operating expenses are hindering their progress.

Americans are on the move. Here’s where they’re running from/to.

On today’s episode, Chad Prevost and Zach Strickland start off the new year by taking a look at the Freightos Baltic Index.

U.S. airlines transport 50,000 tons of cargo every day.

The roads are getting slick out there! Here’s a reminder of what to look out for.

Communicating safety is not always the easiest message to deliver. From drivers to executives—and everyone in between—safety is the core of your company culture and values. How you communicate your safety message is paramount to ensuring that everyone embraces your safety message and that it’s at the heart of every action they take. Download the eBook and learn how to sell safety in your fleet.

Reverse logistics is a big issue for clothing companies, but many don’t see it that way.

Basic amenities rank high among truck drivers as improvements shippers can implement to improve driver experience.

It’s a prime time for winter storms. Here’s a look at the snowiest cities in the United States (2016-2017).

We hope no one gets coal in their stocking tomorrow morning… But if you do, here’s a few facts about where it may have come from.

On today’s episode, Chad Prevost and John Paul Hampstead discuss the surprisingly tight capacity in the current market.

First, Chad and JP crack open a Victory Golden Monkey Tripel Belgian and a Green Bench Happy Hermit Pale Ale. That’s right, JP is branching out. Then, they cover some of this week’s headlines in all things freight and logistics. Finally, they play another round of Big deal little deal, what’s the deal with you? Will they make it a record tying four in a row?

On today’s episode, Chad Prevost and Oil Market Expert, John Kingston, discuss what’s going on with diesel and oil right now.

‘Tis the season for peppermint. Did you know the U.S. produces 70% of the world’s peppermint supply?

On today’s episode, Craig Fuller is joined by Market Experts Dean Croke and Nick Austin to discuss what to expect going into the holidays.

One look at the record books shows that it has been a very rainy year for the East Coast.

On today’s episode, Chad Prevost is joined by Zach Strickland to discuss what’s happening in the surprisingly soft national tender rejection index.

Some roads are a little more treacherous than others. When it comes to trucking accidents, these nine roads are at the top.

On today’s episode, Chad Prevost talks to FreightWaves’ Senior Data Scientist, Brad Hill, about the seasonal freight trends between Los Angeles and Seattle over the last five years.

The Pacific Northwest produces its fair share of Christmas trees. Here’s a look at how many are produced and where they end up.

A look at ontime delivery performance for the first 3 weeks of peak season.

On today’s episode, Chad Prevost and Michael Crosby talk about how to use SONAR to make proactive business decisions.

First, JP and Chad crack open a Bells Two-Hearted and a Sierra Nevada Hop Bullet double IPA. Then, they cover some of this week’s headlines in all things freight and logistics. Finally, they play another round of Big deal little deal, what’s the deal with you? Will they make it a record tying three in a row?

According to AAA estimates, 1/3 of all Americans will travel this holiday season. Here’s what else they had to say.

On today’s episode, George Abernathy, Zack Strickland, and JP Hampstead discuss volume in the marketplace year after year.

A look at the total rainfall numbers the south can expect over the next 48 hours.

On today’s episode, George Abernathy, Zack Strickland, and JP Hampstead discuss volume in the marketplace year after year.

Whether it’s a pet store, zoo, or aquarium, animals have to arrive there somehow. This infographic looks at the trade and transport of animals.

On today’s episode, Chad Prevost, Zack Strickland, and JP Hampstead discuss SONAR features: Outbound Tender Reject Index  and Producer Price Index.

On today’s episode, Zach Strickland, Nick Austin, and John Paul Hampstead discuss how the winter weather is impacting the freight market.

Traveling this holiday season? You’re certainly not alone.

By 2022 consumers could be spending $100B a year on online groceries.

On today’s episode, Craig Fuller, Nick Austin, Zach Strickland, and John Kingston discuss the weather system impacting the southeast as well as the latest news in oil production.

JP slugs a Bells Two-Hearted and Chad is visited by a Bearded Iris Homestyle. The dynamic transportation due cover some galvanizing headlines of the week. Then they spend 5 Good Minutes with Director of Education at IANA, Hal Pollard. Finally, Chad and JP play their go-to headline roundup: Big deal little deal? What’s the deal with you?

A look at the upcoming storm moving across the south this weekend.

On today’s episode, Craig Fuller, Nick Austin, and Dean Croke discuss the weather system that will impact the southeast over the next few days.

A look at November’s Class 8 Truck orders.

On today’s episode, Craig Fuller, Dean Croke, and Ibrahiim Bayaan discuss ELDs and their impact on driver hours, trends in violations, and economic outlook.

A look at the new high-speed rail.

On today’s episode, George Abernathy, Zach Strickland, and Dean Croke discuss current operating ratios and their impact on used truck prices.

George, JP and Zach break down the weekend’s tariff news and look at what impact its already having on the markets.

GM is cutting an estimated 15% of its workforce.

Zach, JP, and Craig discuss how the freight market is looking going into December.

The cost of jet fuel burn is burning a hole in the pockets of air express shippers.

Chad and JP celebrate the holiday season with a bit of bourbon and “bitter” cheer. Then, they’re off and running on this week’s headline roundup. They take on 8 headlines in under two minutes (or do they?) with another rousing round of Big deal little deal? Finally, they spend 5 Good Minutes (well, more like 8) with Scott Friesen, VP of strategic analytics at ECHO.

On this episode of FreightWaves NOW, we discuss the giant storm hitting California and how it will impact freight and transportation in the area.

Do you know the different types of CDLs? Our latest video may help.

The November Market Update, presented in partnership with Convoy, featured FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller and Chief Economist Ibrahiim Bayaan, who discussed macroeconomic data and trends in freight markets.

We spent the morning discussing the current weather conditions with Market Expert and Senior Meteorologist Nick Austin.

Canada Post workers in Montreal back to work following order to end strike. Here’s a look at the aftermath of the strike.

We spent the morning discussing a perplexing story from Transport Topics: “Medical Marijuana Companies Snap Up Trucking Rate Firm.”

Ever wonder where the U.S. gets its produce during the winter months? Our latest infographic may help answer that question.

According to a July survey, 70% of respondents had a positive view of electric scooters.

As you sit down for the traditional Thanksgiving dinner today, you’ll be enjoying not only some great food, but the lowest average cost of Thanksgiving meals since 2010, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.

This week’s headlines bring us an array of reasons to be grateful for the coverage of FreightWaves and What the Truck?!? U.S. and China face last chance to avoid Jan. 1 tariff hikes, but don’t get your hopes up, Freight.Tech25: In spite of rocky year, Tesla shocks the world and places third. Freight.Tech 25: Silicon Valley money and the network effect lead Convoy to #4, Battery and design woes continue to torment e-scooter startup Lime (with special guest Casey Larkin), Major Thanksgiving snowstorm to delay truckers out west: flooding in some valleys. Then, they play another round of Big deal little deal?Finally, they spend 5 Good Minutes with Marissa Ash from Transfix.

This eBook—produced jointly by FreightWaves and Uber Freight—discusses the role of data and technology in shaping the future of the freight industry.

“Trucking companies are locked in a competition with the construction industry for workers. One way they are trying to stand out is by increasing trucker salaries.”

Wildfires continue to burn in California in the West freight region, but some relief is on the way soon. Much needed rain should move through the Golden State from Wednesday through Black Friday, helping douse the fires.

“Amazon Prime, the company’s $119/year membership program which offers free two-day shipping and now boasts more than 100 million members, seems to be a key driver of their growth.”

Retail activity posted the strongest gain in five months, as big gains in auto sales and rising gasoline prices helped to drive overall activity. Core spending grew at a more moderate pace, but the broad-based nature of the gains is encouraging headed into the holiday season.

JP and Chad bring you a special broadcast from Texas Station at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. They’re joined by special guest, FreightWaves’ executive editor, John Kingston. First, they discuss the MarketWaves afterhours party with Uber Freight and what kind of Texas-sized beers they’re imbibing. Then, they discuss some of this week’s headlines.

The following answers were pulled from the 2018 King of the Road survey from Atlas Van Lines.

As it continues work toward disrupting the traditional diesel-powered truck market in North America, Nikola Motor Company is eyeing another continent: Europe.

The following answers were pulled from the 2018 King of the Road Survey from Atlas. Who have you assisted in moving?

The following answers were pulled from the 2018 King of the Road survey from Atlas Van Lines.

On this week’s episode Chad consumers a powerful Lagunita’s Brown Shugga’ and JP sticks with a Bell’s two-hearted but with a twist. Then, they cover the headlines of the week with a focus on drivers and tech. Finally, they play a Big Deal, Little Deal? Will they make it two in a row?

Answers were pulled from the 2018 King of the Road survey from Atlas Van Lines.

Freight.Tech conducted a study mapping trends in TransportTech venture capital investment over the past five years. We’ve pulled out some of the results.

Companies need to keep their drivers safe; they also need to retain them and pay them. This white paper discusses how both can be done.

We look at Old Dominion’s latest operating metrics update.

Retention, training, and the capacity crunch are undeniably hot button issues in 2018. In response, SmartDrive and FreightWaves collaborated to distribute a survey to uncover trends in driver incentive programs. The white paper—based on the findings of the survey, which was fielded in Q3 2018—reveals the steps that trucking companies are taking in order to hire and retain qualified drivers and create safer, more profitable organizations.

FTR and ACT Research have both released their preliminary estimates of Class 8 truck orders in October. Here are the highlights.

Freight.Tech conducted a study mapping trends in TransportTech venture capital investment over the past five years. We’ve pulled out some of the results.

On this week’s episode Chad imbibes a Truckstop Honey from Back 40 beer from Gadsden, Alabama and JP has the usual comfort brew, a Bell’s two-hearted. This week, leading up to the midterms, the dynamic freight duo take on a variety of political issues such as they pertain to freight and economics. They measure the political B.S. meter from a scale of 1-10.

Zipline Logistics released a survey showing the impact of ELDs — 10 months after the mandate.

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You need HOW many dry van trailers to hold all the candy purchased for Halloween?

FreightWaves discussed how the midterm elections impact the economy at large, and specifically how it pertains to freight. What are the implications to the economic indicators regardless of the winner?

A look at Flatbed, Dry Van, and Reefer trailers.

WITH THE U.S. OIL and natural gas market continuing to boom, and production of both rising, FreightWaves’ chief energy analyst Mike Mitchell has written a primer on what happens during the fracking process. Through it, you will be able to see the numerous necessary steps that requires a truck in the process to get done.

The FreightWaves Research Institute performed a global study by stock ticker symbol for all public companies in the freight industry.

FreightWaves Chief Economist Ibrahiim Bayaan and FreightWaves Chief Analytics Officer Dean Croke explained what the data is saying about the freight market in this week’s monthly market update.

JP and Chad slug a Sweetwater IPA and Brooklyn Lager. Then, they tackle the headlines of the week: Tesla posts epic earnings beat, FMCSA will no longer assume a commercial driver “is always a human” as it prods autonomous trucking, Whitepaper: TransportTech venture capital trending hot. Then, they bring back the Big Deal, Little Deal? What’s the deal with JP?