It is impossible to predict exactly when an incident will occur on the road. It is possible, however, to have a predictable system for processing safety issues and handling corrective training, driving down the odds of the same types of issues continuing unchecked.
The coronavirus pandemic inspired retirement-age drivers to leave the industry en masse while also shutting down driving schools for months on end, exacerbating the existing shortage.
How brokers and logistics providers choose to navigate the current capacity crunch will affect both their own chances of success and their relationships with their carrier partners for years to come.
The Mother’s Day Truck Convoy was created over 30 years ago when a wish kid named Matt wanted to ride in a big rig truck and talk to his little sister, Heather, on the CB radio.
Sometimes the transportation industry can feel a little impersonal. A people-first mindset can help combat that.
Industry expectations surrounding information access and transparency have grown. Qualified IT professionals are required to meet these new demands.
Carriers moving cross-border freight have not had the same access to loads as those moving loads within the U.S. Forager is working to change that.
When a single point of contact handles all of a company’s freight needs, customers are rewarded with lower costs, less confusion and more transparent shipments.
Getting people to think about visibility in a more dynamic and collaborative manner requires dismantling the idea that visibility refers only to a moving dot on a map.
Many companies have had poor experiences shipping fragile goods in the past. The right partner could make all the difference.
Small and midsize companies – brokers and carriers alike – often wait to adopt new technologies. They are being eclipsed by both larger companies and their less risk-averse peers.
To make the best possible match at the best price for everyone involved, shippers post their freight and take market feedback from carriers.
If visibility has moved from perk to table stakes, what exactly is “the next big thing” now? What innovative technology can companies adopt to help them stand out among their competitors?
Without truck drivers working tirelessly in the days and weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, stores shelves would be barren.
The transportation industry’s technological renaissance has inspired a new era of innovators – and a new era of holdouts. In a volatile market, the innovators come out on top.
The C-1000 electric delivery van from Workhorse Group can travel 160 miles on a single charge.
Spot market transactions are notoriously inefficient and expensive. Digital freight matching can make transactions more straightforward for shippers and carriers alike.
FreightWaves’ newsletters have over 500,000 subscribers combined.
Cameras are replacing mirrors on large trucks.
Infrastructure can be damaged after a disaster, so the ability to know where something is without picking up the phone is important.
Many shippers have encountered fulfillment issues and transportation breakdowns as consumer demand for their products surged.
When different systems are being used to perform each task, syncing up those systems ranges from time-consuming to impossible.
Recent market volatility could prompt carriers to choose leasing over buying as they build their fleets back up to meet rebounding demand.
The best time to build on your company’s offerings through acquisitions may actually be during a global disruption.
FreightWaves teamed up with Gulf Winds International to discuss how massive jury awards are taking a lasting toll on carriers.
The coronavirus pandemic caught the world off guard, and it has ratcheted up the pressure on 3PLs and brokers to quickly adapt and employ new technologies.
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? we’re talking to owner/operator Ingrid Brown about trucking during a pandemic, more
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about the state of freight and if volumes are headed for a cliff. How are truckers and warehouse workers dealing with the outbreak and why are they striking?
How drivers are dealing with coronavirus, TQL layoffs and legal implications, staffing in a crisis and more on today’s podcast
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude have all of your updates and headlines concerning the coronavirus impact on freight and the people who move it. They’ve also got major news concerning FreightWaves LIVE. Joining us will be Paul Enos, CEO of Nevada Trucking, to talk about new HOS rules and if they’re enough. Carlyn […]
Man charged with first-degree murder of driver on I-269 outside Memphis after authorities circulated chilling photos captured by camera inside tractor-trailer.
Werner Enterprises continues to invest in U.S.-Mexican trade, regardless of the ups and downs of President Donald Trump’s trade negotiations. In May, Werner opened a new 17,000-square foot refrigerated cross-dock operations facility in Laredo, Texas. The $8 million facility features 13 dry docks and eight refrigerated docks, according to a company statement. “We are proud […]
Amid the Moroun’s lawsuits and the ad appealing to President Trump on “Fox and Friends,” ground is being broken in Detroit this week, and construction on the Gordie Howe International Bridge is anticipated to begin this fall.
One year after launch, FreightWaves takes the top spot for news in the freight and logistics industry according to Amazon’s Alexa.
