White Papers

Supply chains have undergone tremendous restructuring this year following the unprecedented events of 2020

Risk management is an essential element of high-performing supply chains. An intentional and deliberate approach to minimizing supply chain risk will lead to lower total costs, improved customer satisfaction and […]

This white paper addresses the new normal that the industry is facing.

Prevent fuel waste, improve driver performance

Following one of the most tumultuous years in recent history, 2021 has been interesting to say the least. Through the ups and downs of what’s been a rebound year, the […]

This white paper shares the latest data regarding sustainability goals, strategies and more.

Understanding cost modelling and use cases

The sudden shock of the pandemic quickly exposed weak points in supply chains both large and small in nearly every industry. Though facing an enormous challenge, transportation and logistics providers […]

FreightWaves teamed up with FreightPOP for this white paper to discuss the benefits of visibility.

The freight markets have experienced unprecedented levels of stress over the past two years. With the exception of an unstable period during the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in early […]

FreightWaves partnered with BlueGrace Logistics to survey shippers about their capacity strategies in the current market.

This report provides a review of truckload capacity, demand and rates for the first half of 2021.

A dedicated fleet gives you the tools needed to meet industry challenges, increase reliability, and focus on your core business.

This white paper shares the importance of visibility technology in enabling your resources to do more with their time.

Logistics companies identify room for improvement in supply chain visibility solutions

This Freight Broker Outlook Report- presented in partnership with TAI TMS- is the first installment of a quarterly publication. This report reviews the first half of 2021 and a forecast […]

A resurgent economy – paired with the uncertainty of a yo-yoing pandemic – has taken its toll on companies across the logistics industry. Shifting consumer behavior over the past 18 […]

Get the Fourth Installment in the Series: Global Price Management

Technology is how companies effectively manage their transportation operations. Investing in a TMS (Transportation Management System), the heart of your operations, can lead to many benefits like: Creating efficiencies Improving […]

How do you avoid frustrating your truck drivers and upsetting customers? For trucking fleets, the secret may be selecting the right ELD provider: one that offers reliable uptime, is easy […]

Discover the strategies that top performers are leveraging to capitalize on opportunities.

The sheer size and scope of the global transportation market have created the need for specialization even in enterprise-level software suites addressing diverse requirements groupings. A “one size fits all” […]

Having the right fleet for your business can give you an advantage over the competition and lower transportation costs.

How to Prevent Costly Delays

FreightWaves partnered with real-time visibility provider Tive to determine how different industry players have adapted to the increased demand for visibility.

While companies are expected to increase tech spending, not every solution is being utilized to its full potential.

More than 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions come from the freight industry — an industry whose overwhelming reliance on fossil fuels makes its progress toward net-zero emissions a heightened […]

Trucking companies, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), brokers, shippers and members of the FreightTech community share their thoughts on produce shipping for the 2021 season.

For many fleets, building an effective training program is the difference between setting themselves up for long-term success and submitting to a slow decline. There are three proven strategies for […]

This report provides a rate review, forecast and outlook for shippers.

Understanding new trends in tolling in 2021, and how tolling will evolve into the future, is critical for most commercial fleets, especially those with large regional or national footprints. By […]

With driver shortages dominating the news, you might be concerned to roll-out a new safety system like dashcams and video safety. However, there are many reasons that drivers accept – […]

This white paper explores the challenges presented by the RFP process.

Technology and digitization are creating a sea of change in the freight forwarding (FF) industry.

This Carrier Rate Report – presented in partnership with SkyBitz – is the first installment of a quarterly publication. This report provides a look back at 2020 and a forecast […]

This case study outlines how MeMD’s telehealth solution met all objectives while delivering nearly $34,000 in savings.

The insights within this paper are curated by the market experts and backed by data from FreightWaves’ SONAR platform.

This white paper shares what happens when time-critical shipments are mismanaged or lost, and how to solve this devastating problem.

This white paper, brought to you by FreightWaves and Uptake, explores ways that data and technology can revolutionize your maintenance processes. Saving you time, money and protecting your drivers from harm.

The shipping business is tough. We could all use a tip, trick, and new set of tools to help us out. Here’s the 115 best websites, apps & FREE online resources every shipper needs to bookmark for 2021.

This white paper, brought to you by MeMD, explores how COVID-19 changed the healthcare landscape for good and which options trucking companies now have.

The following guidelines can be used to help you prepare, adapt, mitigate and recover from potential loss.

For this study, FreightWaves partnered with Redwood Logistics to assess the current state of the manufacturing industry.

FreightWaves teamed with Spireon to survey carriers about the impacts of trailer detention.

FreightWaves teamed with France-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider GEODIS to address the current pain points that small to midsize shippers in the retail and fast-moving consumer goods space face as they approach transportation management in the COVID-19 era.

2020 had promised to be an interesting year for the shipping industry. However, it has posed unprecedented challenges. This white paper from S&P Global Platts looks at those challenges and provides solutions.

Using Dynamic RFP’s to Mitigate Rate & Service Volatility

This white paper, developed in partnership with Ryder, examines the ways that e-commerce has changed the way we purchase and recieve goods, what the expectations are for a retailer in 2020 and how a smaller player can compete with the big box stores.

COVID-19 and 2020 have presented a plethora of unique challenges to the automotive industry, including demand fluctuations, supply disruptions, capacity shortages and elevated rates.

Learn why 72 percent of shippers don’t feel set up for success this holiday season.

This paper shares recent advancements that enable the safe, transparent transport of vaccines.

The insights within this paper are curated by the market experts and backed by data from FreightWaves’ SONAR platform.

This Carrier Outlook Report — presented in partnership with SkyBitz, DDC FPO, and Transflo — is the fourth installment of a quarterly publication. This report provides a look back at 2020 and a forecast for the remainder of the year. Carrier survey results and SONAR data are included.

This white paper features a 5-step process that will help advise the transportation industry on how to prepare, plan and execute a return to workplace action strategy amid the coronavirus with guidelines and best practices.

An assessment of carrier technology trends

FreightWaves has produced a white paper, in partnership with Echo Global Logistics, reviewing the current state of various industrial freight verticals and future forecasts for each.

FreightWaves has created a complimentary white paper, in partnership with AIT Worldwide Logistics, to explore many of the unique challenges of both the government and aerospace logistics industries and tools companies can use to improve processes and technologies.

3 Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make with the GRI

Container shipping has a paper problem, and it’s never been more obvious than in 2020.

In this white paper, brought to you by FreightWaves and Transplace, we will take an in-depth look at how unlikely events — often described as white or black swan events — are driving supply chain and transportation professionals to seek out realtime alternative data to create a competitive advantage in their operations and finances.

Disruption continues to be the prime focus of supply chains, whether it’s positive business surges or times of crisis. Overcoming these disruptors requires an operation with complete visibility, flexibility, and optimization across the entire supply chain journey.

From customs paperwork, to carrier requirements, to potential security clearances… Absolutely everything you need to know about shipping freight between the U.S. and Canada.

This white paper details the events of 2020 have shifted food shipper expectations around shipping costs, sales and growth.

This Carrier Rate Report —presented in partnership with SkyBitz — is the third installment of a quarterly publication. This report will review the first half of 2020 and provide a forecast for the remainder of the year. Carrier survey results and SONAR data included.

Supply chain security is an ongoing and ever-evolving process, requiring active risk mitigation and management. This white paper, brought to you by Overhaul, offers solutions for mitigating risk and maintaining security.

This new e-book from the experts at Penske Logistics explores how real-time data can help improve decision making, strengthen relationships and mitigate disruptions.

Paragon, a subsidiary of Aptean, has put together a complimentary Modern Delivery Route Management eBook detailing the benefits of leveraging advanced route planning software into your operation and how you can alleviate the disconnect between your delivery operations, improve efficiencies and achieve six- and seven-figure cost savings.

This Shipper Rate Report is the third installment of a quarterly publication using freight payment data from U.S. Bank in conjunction with FreightWaves SONAR data sets to create the most in-depth rate and demand outlook for shippers.

The last mile. It’s the most critical—and the most challenging—part of today’s supply chain. From warehousing to tiered delivery options that include white glove delivery and integrated returns management, Ryder Last Mile delivers flexible solutions for big and bulky shipments, so you can focus on your core business.

This white paper details how carriers can work to gain better visibility into their financial status and strengthen relationships with their customers.

Flock Freight has put together a complimentary white paper detailing the benefits of shared truckload (STL) service, which streamlines transit and eliminates LTL, TL, and partial truckload waste.

New trends and technological improvements have simplified tolling in this new decade. So what are those improvements and how can you implement them into your processes? FreightWaves has partnered with Bestpass to bring you a complimentary white paper examining ways tolling has transformed over the past years.

This guide outlines the requirements and benefits of a well-structured DCC arrangement.

FreightWaves has created a complimentary white paper, sponsored by AIT Worldwide Logistics, to review the current state of final mile and how to prepare for what is to come.

The coronavirus is not the only issue currently plaguing oil and gas companies.

The “Master Guide for Calculating Freight Class” will help you manage your freight costs, budget and boost your bottom line.

American Shipper has partnered with Haven to develop a white paper that explores processes necessary for your organization to customize its workflow to capture the efficiency of the virtual supply chain.

While the current COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way we live and work, the adaptations—at least for our working lives—may point to a new paradigm of work self-determination, lower overhead, […]

The FreightWaves Quarterly Shipper Rate Report is crafted with contributions from US Bank, Recon Logistics and Blume Global.

FreightWaves conducted a survey of consumer packaged goods (CPG) shippers in April to gauge sentiment, transportation trends and current dynamics in the CPG supply chain. Sponsored by Echo Global Logistics

FreightWaves has partnered with Overhaul, a SaaS platform for real-time supply chain visibility and risk management, to produce a white paper that provides pharmaceutical shippers with information on the threats to look out for and steps to mitigate risk.

In this new report transportation analytics company INRIX analyzed billions of anonymous location-based data points to understand the impact that COVID-19 is having on freight movement across the U.S.

Descartes has been receiving questions from customers asking how to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on their operations, employees, customers and carriers. The good news is there is a lot […]

FreightWaves partnered with Redwood Logistics on this white paper to better understand the most important issues facing retail supply chains.

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

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

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.

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

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.

This white paper pairs FreightWaves’ survey results with SONAR data to closely examine the contributing factors of volatility in the most recent freight cycle, predict the tightening market in 2020 and show how shippers can use data to increase visibility and stability.

This new white paper brought to you by Blume Global, explores the functions of a freight forwarder and the digital future that freight forwarders can expect in the coming years.

This white paper reviews the challenges associated with the freight audit process and how AI can address these deficiencies.

The first of a four-part series teaching the crucial basic elements in freight and shipping.

Gross revenue and margins are in the most difficult stage of the cycle right now.

This white paper examines ways to combat detention by looking at smarter detention management solutions to alleviate bottlenecks.

This white paper shares how companies can work to take full advantage of everything that smart trailers offer.

It’s your A-Z guide to avoiding unnecessary costs. Benchmark your current fees, establish pre-determined accessorials, and end the finger pointing.

This white paper explores the complexities in the supply chain and how shippers can establish partnerships that reflect their values to the end consumer.

This white paper explores the pros and cons that companies consider when deciding whether or not to implement dash cameras.