FreightWaves’ Geoff Lochausen and Ben Richey of Black Rifle Coffee Co. discuss the role American consumers played in the volatile supply chain market over the past year.
The EU is Streets Ahead of the US in Electric Vehicle Uptake
Supply chain veteran and patent holder Julian Van Erlach explains how FabFitFun continues to ship “more gross profit dollars per package.”
Jackie Gonsalez, vice president at Crowley Logistics, discusses post-pandemic maritime trends with Thomas Wasson on Tuesday during Global Supply Chain Week.
An economic study commissioned by three rail supply trade groups has determined that the U.S. rail supply industry’s impact to the nation’s GDP exceeded $75 billion in 2020.
Cummins Inc. will retire two legacy engines, replacing them with one fuel-agnostic powertrain for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
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Port of Long Beach container volume plops
2022 freight bottleneck report
The end of 2022 saw a surge in cargo thefts that pushed the yearly total to above an estimated $223 million worth of goods stolen across Canada and the U.S., according to recent data from CargoNet.
Prosecutors allege former Slync CEO Chris Kirchner misappropriated over $28 million from the company he helped launch to fund his lavish lifestyle.
Convoy is looking to improve the contracted freight market for small carriers and shippers with forever-evolving freight needs.
Traffic Crashes Cost America $340 Billion in 2019
5 ways weather impacts freight shipments
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Make last-mile logistics more sustainable with 3 key initiatives
2023 Top 500 For-Hire Carriers
Inside this edition: A merger or acquisition might be worth considering; big trends in the supply chain world this year; and a cannabis/3PL deal closes.
Join FreightWaves Founder and CEO, Craig Fuller, and Head of Market Intelligence, Zach Strickland on Feb. 28 at 2pm ET for a conversation sharing critical insights from our SONAR platform and an advanced look into the freight market.
Prescription subscription: Amazon delivers with RxPass
Ongoing education — from short training to complete degree programs — is one of the best ways to keep employees from feeling stagnant. Companies that offer access to those opportunities will have an edge when recruiting and retaining today’s future-minded workers.
Boeing 747: By the Numbers
Truckers’ positive drug tests up 18% in 2022
Hub Group had higher revenue in its logistics, truck brokerage and intermodal segments during the fourth quarter.
Inside this edition: The U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index makes a splash; for-hire carrier rankings are out; and Nowports comes stateside.
Carriers make good on drivers’ on- and off-the-road preferences
Michigan trucking company auctioning equipment after 50 years
Inside this edition: Regulations for customs brokers get a facelift; Laredo is the MVP; and Credit Suisse provides some new year ratings.
Just as Amazon Prime Air drone delivery was beginning to gain momentum, the service was hit with another setback.
Tesla could soon begin production of its long-awaited Cybertruck at it plants in Austin, Texas.
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Trailer manufacturers posted 57,300 orders in December, the second-highest monthly intake since ACT Research began tracking in 1996.
“It’s not a one-size-fits-all scenario. We can sit down with any merchant of any size, with any kind of commodity and really understand their needs and how both the technology and our carrier network can get that customer delivery experience they are looking for,” said Brad Noble, Passport’s new head of business development.
Mexico breaks record for cargo vehicle production, exports
To address the ongoing climate crisis and slow global warming, governments, corporations and organizations across the globe have set their sights on a greener future.
How big are the world’s largest ocean container ships?
Brokers are currently in a unique position. They face unexpected challenges in freight volume as the market softens, but they also have an immense opportunity to improve their carrier retention […]
The latest gig economy statistics tell us that times aren’t just changing — they’ve already changed.
Electric Vehicle Battery Pack Costs in 2022 Are Nearly 90% Lower than in 2008
The world’s first allogeneic T-cell therapy — a type of universal immunotherapy treatment that relies on donor blood — was approved in Europe earlier this month. This is a game changer for medicine. It is also a game changer for the logistics industry.
“Terminal49’s automation has saved us thousands of dollars a year, but more importantly it’s helped improve customer trust,” said Trade XCelerators’ Spencer Strader.
Declines expected after reaching multiyear highs in the first half of 2022.
Majority of gig workers say they are done with traditional employment
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Join FreightWaves Founder and CEO, Craig Fuller, and Head of Market Intelligence, Zach Strickland on Jan. 26 at 2pm ET for a conversation sharing critical insights from our SONAR platform, […]
NFI hosts Girl Scout trucking event
Inside this edition: FTC proposes to ban noncompetes; the nonshortage shortage of medicine; and Estes moves to hand down the family business.
Freight railroads face fierce competition
Influential logistics provider Flexport says it will reduce its staff by 20% in the face of a looming global recession.
Amazon CEO confirms company is cutting over 18,000 jobs
Inside this edition: Nearshoring to Mexico on the rise; Canada comes out on top again; Not your average Super 8-K makes headlines.
U.S. retail gasoline prices rose in summer but ended 2022 lower than start of year.
DoorDash launches Package Pickup for returns
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Planned Battery Plant Capacity in North America by 2030
Inside this edition: Money can’t fix a people problem; FMCSA announces new oversight plan; and Forward Air adds to its family.
The largest trucking companies that went bankrupt in 2022 freight recession
E-commerce giant Amazon will lay off over 18,000 workers during its current round of job cuts, first reported in November.
The most-read FreightWaves stories of 2022
Inside this edition: Prospecting gets creative; size matters in final mile delivery; and C.H. Robinson makes executive changes.
Is the US ready for more arctic shipping?
2022 Brake Safety Week Results
Economy improvements in low-MPG vehicles yield the greatest savings
Hardy Brothers Trucking delivers U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree.
Operating a successful business requires pinpointing — and meeting — customer expectations. XPO services thousands of customers daily, and doing that well means finding out what each of those customers needs.
Dash cams — Your fleet guardians
FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and David Spencer, director of business intelligence at Arrive Logistics, cover the December market update.
US Freight Railroads are the Best Rail Network Since the Staggers Act of 1980
The German national railway is looking to sell off its DB Schenker logistics business if it can get a good price.
Petroleum and natural gas formation
VSA Releases 2022 Operation Safe Driver Week Results
Myth vs. The Real Deal – Seat belt safety
The growing severity of the driver shortage, combined with a shrinking number of predictable and set routes and increasing customer demands, is putting the spotlight once again on autonomous trucks.
More ethanol was blended into U.S. gasoline last summer than ever before
Why the Tesla Semi isn’t yet ready for commercial prime time
J.B. Hunt gives $55K back to classrooms
Port X Logistics has made a name for itself in drayage, expediting containerized freight throughout the U.S. and Canada. Now the company has brought its expertise into the airfreight arena.
2022 FreightWaves SONAR Wrapped
Shippers and carriers interact with the market differently, but one thing has become clear over the past few years: Contracts and dedicated lanes allow both parties to gain stability in an unpredictable landscape.
Winter driving preparations
Each day, your drivers have one goal: to get home safely. But as everyday weather becomes more volatile than ever before, conditions like wind, rain, and snow make it harder […]
Physical Stores Regain Ground Amid Broader Holiday Trend
What to do in a winter emergency
The Case for Vehicle Tracking
Share the road safely this winter
Building a supply chain roadmap in the face of a downturn
FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell David Spencer, director of business development at Arrive Logistics, cover the December market update.
pede launches on-demand delivery of keys, cellphones, wallets and more
NYC proposes $24 minimum wage for app-based delivery drivers
Weekly NTI Update
Seat Belt Usage Awareness
Planned Amazon layoffs could hamper e-commerce, logistics
FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Scott Lord, senior vice president of parcel at Redwood Logistics, discuss all things parcel shipping.
Uber gets in holiday spirit
Weekly NTI Update
Strong demand for diesel leads to high prices and tight inventories going into winter
The transportation industry experienced a freight frenzy like no other last year. Following one of the most disruptive years in economic history, 2021 proved to be the rebound that the […]
Key Comparisons: Amazon vs Walmart
Electric Vehicle Charging Corridor Miles by State
Holiday retail sales to climb 6% to 8%, NRF says
