FreightWaves Flashback to Transparency19 in Atlanta’s day 3 keynote with David Rowan, former editor of Wired UK. Also, FreightWaves’ CEO joins us to talk about the art of the keynote. […]
Eliminating delays is source of pride for the beef processor and retailer
Ease of doing business ranked high with drivers serving over 40 facilities.
Award winner is taking on new driver partnerships as it expands into last-mile delivery.
Dallas-based KoiReader Technologies has raised $60,000 in seed funding, Dallas Innovates reports. The money will be used to build the company’s artificial intelligence-driven automation and video feed data capture suite […]
Pairing professional truck drivers’ skills behind the wheel with automated systems designed to help prevent crashes is a win-win for the trucking industry, says Jason Palmer, chief operating officer of SmartDrive Systems.
Freight intelligence company FreightWaves presented the American Logistics Aid Network with a $7,400 check on May 8 as part of FreightWaves’ initiative to raise $50,000 in support of the humanitarian logistics organization’s work.
The rise of urbanization is forcing the trucking industry to reexamine its business practices as there are major transformational shifts currently affecting the heavy-duty truck market.
Whether truck location data is generated from electronic logging devices (ELDs) or proprietary tracking or routing software, there’s one location – the loading dock – where more supply chain visibility […]
As the transportation industry adapts to a digital world, owner-operators to large fleets are all grappling with how to adopt new technology. “There are more technology choices than ever. Bob’s […]
It is almost impossible to be a decision-maker in the transportation and logistics industry today without working with data. While good data can propel a company forward, bad data can stall growth.
Today on FreightWaves Now, we have a developing situation on the tariff trade war outlook. Our two economists tag team to give us an overview on what is happening and what to continue to keep an eye on.
Technology is reshaping the transportation and logistics world, bringing innovation, opportunities and threats to existing ways of doing business, journalist David Rowan, founding editor of Wired UK, said during a […]
Several companies focused on using technology to make the process of moving freight more efficient showcased their products during the last round of Rapid-Fire Demos at Transparency19.
Over the last decade, J.B. Hunt has not only tripled in size, but has evolved from a big truckload and intermodal operator to offering dedicated services and what has turned […]
Nikola executive Elizabeth Fretheim’s journey to a company developing zero-emissions trucks had an unlikely start in Canada’s oilpatch.
Amazon’s explosive growth and e-commerce domination, which has contributed to its expansive transportation and logistics footprint around the globe, is the subject of a second book by Brad Stone.
After a brief hiatus, technology pioneer Anthony Levandowski has reappeared on the autonomous vehicle scene, but has dialed back his initial vision for driverless trucks in favor of a new safety system designed to assist drivers behind the wheel.
During the morning session at Transparency19 on May 6, Stifel investment banker John Larkin moderated a discussion about mergers and acquisitions between Renee Krug, CEO of GlobalTranz; Doug Waggoner, CEO […]
Lamenting the rise of “fake entrepreneurship,” wine critic turned author, investor and internet personality Gary Vaynerchuk delivered a funny, provocative critique of today’s overheated startup scene as well as legacy […]
We do things a little differently here at FreightWaves, and our events are no exception. To help prepare you for the week ahead, we’ve compiled a top 10 list of […]
Best-selling author Brad Stone (The Everything Store) will tell more about the history and future of an amazing corporate success story – Amazon – at Transparency19. Get your tickets now for this must-attend event.
Transparency19 is just a few days away. Quick-fire demonstrations are a big part of the program; read why in this article, and if you haven’t bought a ticket yet, please do so!
Eight years since he burst on the scene with a $150 million acquisition of a then 22-year-old company called Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Brad Jacobs today sits astride a $17 billion per year multi-national behemoth.
FreightWaves’ kick-ass Transparency19 will take place May 6-8 in Atlanta. New opportunities for SONAR and Trucking Freight Futures are available; learn how to register and take part!
The nominees have been announced and voting is now underway in the inaugural FreightWaves Shipper of Choice awards. The Shipper of Choice Award is in partnership with Convoy.
Transparency19 is approaching fast and sponsorships are already selling out. Now’s your chance to be a part of the hottest event in the industry.
Transparency19 is getting closer! Here’s what you can expect your time to go towards.
A look at what you can expect at this year’s Transparency event in Atlanta.
David Rowan, founder and editor-at-large for Wired UK, will deliver a keynote address on Day Two of the upcoming Transparency19 conference.
After hosting two game-changing events in 2018, FreightWaves plans to shake up the conference circuit again this spring with Transparency19.
FreightWaves will highlight the top 25 shippers in America for its inaugural Shipper of Choice awards. The award will rate qualities such as flexibility and detention on a five-point scale, with the winner announced at Transparency19.
Responding to attendee surveys, FreightWaves plans longer event, so audience gets deeper grasp of new technologies on display.
Shipwell is a startup that turns “the imperfect into the perfect,” stated company co-founder and president Jason Traff while presenting on the MarketWaves18 demo stage.
Gary Vaynerchuk, the chairman of VaynerMedia, is set to deliver the keynote address at Transparency19 conference in May next year.
Keynotes will include Gary Vaynerchuk, David Rowan, Andrew Clarke, Shelley Simpson, and Brad Jacobs.
Chris Buffone speaks at MarketWaves on Drivewyze’s service in weigh station bypass to help drivers save time and money.
