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AB5 protest organizer talks about the meaning behind the movement; would you let a robot handle your freight contracts and the key to driver onboarding on demand on WTT

In this issue, AB5 port protests enter day 2; SoCal rail chaos; the wrong way to email drivers; heated seats as a service; and more.

WTT looks into an AB5 protest in SoCal; freight and economic outlook for Q3; new study says legal marijuana may lower rate of truck accidents and more

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell sits down with Sanjay Chopra, CEO and co-founder of Cognistx, to talk about the benefits of AI and clean data.

On demand on WTT: Marine autonomy as a service; the market for drivers; latest on port contracts and more

NTI makes jobs more attractive through up-to-date market data.

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and TraxGroup’s Chris Cassidy sit down to talk about sustainability and the future of freight audit and payment.

70,000+ independent truckers brace for AB5’s impact; how to survive a shipwreck; trucking gives drivers life after prison and more on WTT

In the third in a series of podcasts on the providers of supply chain solutions, Craig Moore of Korbel talks about the needs of the warehouse sector.

70,000 owner-operators have seven days to cease operations; the trucking tragedy in San Antonio; how long is too long to shower; and more

Raising awareness of trucking career opportunities among younger generation.

Small carriers exit the industry in droves; tragedy in San Antonio; shipbuilders wont stop building ships; theft trends and more on demand on WTT

Frightwaves’ Mary O’Connell and Joe Antoshak take a deep dive into the company’s broker compensation white paper.

Convoy released a sustainability report Tuesday conveying its goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2040.

With the freight market falling and layoffs hitting the news cycle, is now a good time to get a job in supply chain? We’ll find out on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On demand on WTT: Lunar logistics with NASA; will the fuel tax holiday help trucking; DB Schenker buys USA Truck and more

What’s it like to have a totally antiquated supply chain management process and build a new one from the ground up? Karon Evanoff tells her story.

Inside the WTT newsletter: best places for truckers with dogs; imports nose-dive at Port of LA; autonomous truck gets public road approval

Driving company culture and personal growth.

On the show: Double brokering scams exposed; record-high net revocation of trucking authorities; used truck prices fall and more

Freightwaves’ Mary O’Connell and Arrive’s David Spencer return with a June market update.

As the world continues to become increasingly digitized, especially since this shift was accelerated due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies have had to find a balance in the workplace in managing relationships despite being primarily online.

FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon show dives into regenerative agriculture and how farming techniques can sequester carbon and improve soil health.

AskWaves explains carbon insets, how they may benefit companies and what limits they may have.

We’re highlighting three amazing queens of the road. We’ll also go deep on reverse logistics and round up the good news and bad news of the week

On this week’s Drilling Deep podcast, host John Kingston talks with colleague Henry Byers about the data that shows a coming collapse in ocean freight movements.

Diesel hits new highs, spot market stays under $2, tech for small carriers, going green by recycling and retrofitting trucks, owner op vs company driving

Many companies are leveraging technology to improve driver recruiting and retention.

Werner’s senior vice president discusses how technology impacts brokers and truck drivers during FreightWaves’ Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit.

Mastering a niche is the best way to beat the extreme turns in the freight markets. Whether you have a niche or are searching for one, we have the tips to take you to the next level.

WTT was live from FreightWaves Small Fleet & Owner Operator Summit with project44’s Jett McCandless; CloudTrucks Tobenna Arodiogbu; Echo’s Jay Gustafson and ArcBest’s David Kessler

COOP by Ryder’s national sales manager discusses factors impacting volatility in freight markets during FreightWaves’ Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit.

Gravitas Carbotura designed a Zero-Fill service to divert and recycle 100% of landfill waste into useful materials.

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell sits down with Bill Thayer and Rob Caucci, co-founders of Fillogic, to talk about issues with final mile and how to make it less of a headache.

Logistics provider Schneider is recognized by PepsiCo as its Asset Sustainability Carrier of the Year.

On WHAT THE TRUCK?!?: Why this startup is betting big on Tesla Semis; Biden vs Boats; Shifting FreightTech needs and news

FreightWaves presents the Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit on Wednesday, June 15.

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell talks with Anshu Prasad about creating reliable and effective transportation networks.

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are ready to rumble as they’re talking to some of the most interesting and electric people in freight.  Alex from The Asian Mai […]

At a key supply chain forum, executives from FourKites sit down and talk about visibility and the need to meet increasing customer demands.

Why Flexport brought on Dave Clark; sriracha and tampon shortages; fuel is Morbin.

Redwood Logistics will give customers the option to track and offset carbon emissions associated with freight operations.

Open dialogue is critical to retaining and engaging drivers.

The International Maritime Organization and a California congressman look for strategies to lower emissions on World Ocean Day.

The big problem with big ships; Amazon exec now co-CEO at Flexport; Fighting driver wait times; America’s Trucker charity golf tournament and more on the podcast

Simulating your way to freight victory; port explosion in Chittagong; upgrading to an executive job; meth and avocados don’t mix

A New Climate Ventures expert joins FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon show to discuss the different ways captured carbon dioxide can be used for a circular economy.

It’s another entry point into the business: being a dispatcher. Laura Weston joins Drilling Deep to talk about that route.

Trucking companies can build driver loyalty by delivering real-time payments through the Branch app

This week in rates; used truck prices drop; getting drivers benefits; weather vs freight and more

Hard to abate sectors such as long-haul trucking are considering clean hydrogen to decarbonize.

On the podcast: NASA talks about the X-59 supersonic jet and Quesst mission; Dooner and The Dude face off in a battle of the potato salad

Pitt Ohio’s Geoffrey Muessig says there are steps shippers can take to create a stronger and more profitable relationship with their LTL carriers.

In this issue of the WTT newsletter, grossest truck accident of the year; dead cat bounce for spot rates; shippers fight trucker OT pay; more

Fastport helping US veterans obtain jobs in trucking.

“I think there are a lot of barriers that keep ladies out of finance and freight. It usually starts with ‘can’t.’ Do what you want to do. Don’t listen to the ‘can’t.’” Westjohn said.

On the show, how the big ship arms race is ruining everything; latest on electric trucks; creating a driver culture; and trucker OT pay

Schneider’s second corporate responsibility report focuses on emissions and social initiatives.

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell sits down to talk with David Spencer about market conditions in April as well as what we can expect to see from May.

Experts discuss the challenges facing carriers and shippers when it comes to measuring emissions and why it matters.

Tech looks to solve detention; Flexport joins push for formula; retail inventories up big; from corrections to trucking CEO; cybersecurity

Will freight ever return to normal; Mayor highlights trucking; small fleet owner on operating in this market and news on WTT

Distracted driving is a problem. The product offered by NoCell is designed to reduce it, but there is some resistance.

Recruitment and retention through digital media efforts.

WTT live from #FOSC22 with guests from SkyBitz; Shipwell; Primo; Kargo; Kingsgate Logistics and more cowbell

E-commerce fuels Port of Baltimore and shortens time to Asia; Flexport talks ports; latest on diesel and blitz week and more on WTT

WTT was live at The Future of Supply Chain Day 1 with guests from Redwood, Ryder, HP, Torc and more

Edmonton International Airport announced several sustainability and hydrogen-related partnerships and investments.

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell sits down to talk with Scott Watanabe about building an effective training program from the ground up.

Experts discuss sustainable fuels for the trucking industry and how tracking emissions and fuel can unlock new opportunities.

Moving big blades down the high, heavy and wide corridor; supply chain response to formula shirtages; CaaS; teen kicked out of prom for brining truck

On WTT Dooner and The Dude are back from #FOSC22 with a recap plus how diecast trucks work; USA Truck x America’s Trucker; trucker plays a song

Spencer Tenney speaks on the state of merger and acquisitions in trucking and freight brokerage; host John Kingston addresses East Coast diesel.

New changes to the industry could see a shift in safety measures and the driver shortage.

In order for freight operations to run smoothly, the relationship between carriers and shippers should be strong.

Military supply crunches affect soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines on the front lines.

PetSmart’s complex supply chain includes the shipping of more than 50 million crickets annually.

Supply chains need diverse sourcing strategies and more real-time information to manage disruptive forces unleashed by COVID and the Ukraine invasion.

This FreightWaves Future of Supply Chain chat covers how consumer behaviors impact pallet usage.

Like many companies across all industries, the COVID-19 pandemic shifted the overall priorities of Varstar.

Turvo uses cutting-edge technology to connect shippers, logistics providers and trucking companies through its cloud-based TMS platform.

Amazon Freight experts discuss freight market volatility during this FreightWaves Future of Supply Chain chat.

Like other companies in the logistics industry, Varstar pivoted toward technology during the pandemic.

Reducing empty miles and dwell time could improve social, environmental and financial sustainability.

This FreightWaves Future of Supply Chain chat covers the connection between freight technology and supply chain agility.

This FreightWaves Future of Supply Chain chat covers how Unilever considers supply chains, technology and growth in mergers and acquisitions.

On the show: Test driving Hyliion’s Hypertruck ERX and Q and A with founder and CEO Thomas Healy

On the show: with rates cratering and diesel at record highs we look at the state of trucking for small companies

With first-quarter earnings pretty much all in the book, Todd Fowler of KeyBank discusses how trucking performed in a strong quarter.

Toll management solutions to improve efficiency.

XPO Logistics released a sustainability report that hones in on recruiting underrepresented groups and using optimization to reduce emissions.

What’s good at the Port of Cleveland; spot slides again; The Future of Supply Chain; news on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Convoy’s Jennifer Wong sit down to talk about decarbonizing the supply chain and the importance of progress over perfection.

Turbulent times in trucking in with record diesel prices cutting into the cost everything, plus pyrotechnic logistics

Intermodal and the chassis issues that have operator at wits end; nuclear verdicts; trucker plays song; Freight Caviar and Boris Panov take Macedonia

The trucking industry is looking to pull young people into the industry through a new group. FreightWaves talks to the organization’s president.

Using data to optimize supply chain efficiencies can reduce costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

In this issue, economic headwinds hit trucking; driver survey on state of the industry; Nikolas hit the streets; close call in WA

Trucking companies are turning to tailored solutions for driver recruitment and retention.

Spot market slides again but is it all doom and gloom? We go deep on the freight recession on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?