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Competing against large freight brokerages is not easy, but persistence and specialization really do pay off.

Todd Spencer, president of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, highlights regulatory challenges at the FreightWaves Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit.

Stefan Trifan, president of APL Cargo, immigrated to the U.S. and built a successful carrier from the ground up, despite prejudice and discrimination.

In this white paper, Einride compares the three most talked-about alternatives to diesel – battery electric, HVO biofuel, and hydrogen fuel cell – based on four essential factors for long-term viability.

Shippers at constant risk of damaged freight, and often only recover a fraction of the value with carrier liability, says Echo Global Logistics SVP Molly Mangan.

In this edition: Large brokerages take sizable hits, and an unlikely partnership could redeem a fast-fashion company.

Universal Transit is on a mission to revolutionize the auto transportation sector.

Being prepared on the road removes the panic when trucking accidents happen.

International Roadcheck is a high-visibility, high-volume commercial motor vehicle inspection and regulatory compliance enforcement initiative that takes place in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

The companies that benefit most from employee feedback are those that use it to optimize their systems, rather than focusing only on driver retention or satisfaction scores, says Max Farrell of WorkHound.

J.B. Hunt and Knight-Swift reported higher pressure from customers to cut contracted rates in Q1 bids in an effort to extend savings before the market’s eventual turnaround.

Kay Pfeiffer of TrueLifeCare joined Jeremy Reymer on Taking the Hire Road to discuss the importance of addressing the diabetes epidemic plaguing the trucking industry

Kyle Kottke, general manager for Kottke Trucking, joined Jeremy Reymer on a recent episode of Taking the Hire Road.

Mexico is expected to continue to win business – and grab headlines – as the well-documented and ongoing nearshoring trend continues.

In this edition: 2024 might not end up being the white knight, and the Panama Canal opens up for additional volumes.

Download this free guide from Unisys to learn how to identify key areas for digitization and integrate new solutions into your existing workflows.

Major fleets find that high-quality aftermarket grille guards can protect trucks from some of the most common front-end threats, including road hazards, stationary objects and animal strikes.

Motive, a telematics, technology and fleet management platform, announced new AI-powered products and telematics hardware at the inaugural Vision 24 Motive Innovation Summit.

In an environment where theft is a growing issue, knowing what’s covered is crucial.

In this edition: The aftermath of the Francis Scott Key Bridge destruction, and UPS and the U.S. Postal Service form a partnership.

Over the past several years, the logistics industry has been propelled into the digital age by a powerful combination of consumer expectations, government regulations and technological innovations. Some companies have […]

The upcoming in-person Broker-Carrier Summit on April 22-24 in Kansas City, Missouri, seeks to take those relationships to the next level.

Phase 3 greenhouse gas emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles covering model years 2027 through 2032 mandate more zero-emission commercial vehicles.

On a recent episode of Taking the Hire Road, Jeremy Reymer chatted with Candi Coate, certified director of safety and the north region corporate safety leader for Highway Transport.

OGRE’s successful conversion of Brokerage and Transportation Sales to its technology and services platform increases logistics accuracy, speed and customer satisfaction.

Ahead of Q1 earnings reports, analysts are adjusting their earnings expectations for truckload companies as excess capacity continues to weigh down pricing and margins.

A holistic visibility tool goes beyond simply providing data, instead creating a pathway for companies to identify and mitigate risks proactively.

Despite their lack of performance documentation, B-1 drivers bring a unique value proposition to the table.

Technological advancements, regulatory developments, environmental considerations and more require trucking businesses to continually adapt to an ever-evolving operational landscape.

WattEV uses a combination of state incentive funding, volume purchasing plans, and productivity improvement measures to make electric freight transport as affordable as possible.

Cindy Ellers, chief customer officer at Bestpass, joins FreightWaves to talk about challenges fleets and owner-operators face in 2024. She also highlights recent partnerships and acquisitions by Bestpass.

Uber Freight’s drop-and-hook capacity solution, Powerloop, has seen explosive growth, with more than 10,000 carriers servicing more than 220,000 loads to date.

Tyler Kivi, COO of Kivi Bros Trucking, joined Jeremy Reymer on this week’s episode of Taking the Hire Road.

GP Transco is installing solar panels on its entire fleet of around 600 trucks after testing the tech on 10 trucks over a six-month period. The company says the technology will save around $1,700 per tractor per year.

In this edition: Another hit to AB5, and the Southern gold rush has come.

Longer routes and bottlenecks are expected to have a larger ripple effect on the supply chain as a whole as volumes continue to tick up and disruptions show no sign of abating.

Historically, companies have had two shipping options: less-than-truckload or truckload. Both tend to require some level of sacrifice from the shipper.

Nearshoring growth paired with lack of cross-border visibility is creating new challenges for cross-border logistics providers. Nuvocargo combines technology and expertise to overcome hurdles common to traditional big-box brokerages.

Discover how Giovanni Gubbels, founder of CtrlChain, is revolutionizing the logistics industry by enhancing collaboration and optimizing capacity through digital transformation.

Lindsey Trent, president and co-founder of Next Generation in Trucking, joins Jeremy Reymer to share her passion for creating a path for a younger workforce in the trucking industry.

EROAD develops flexible, scalable technology solutions to address today’s challenges and position fleets for continued success amid growth, evolving business needs, and regulatory changes.

The main features of Modern Advanced Driver Assistance Systems include pre-collision assistance and blind spot monitoring. More advanced features include driver monitoring.

Excess truckload capacity continues to push down rates and change shipper behaviors to a more transactional approach.

Fuel fraud is a growing problem for fleets of all sizes. QuikQ is using RFID technology and multifactor authentication to expand the ways fleets can fight back.

In this edition: Mexico comes for the top spot and a partnership to automate LTL.

Werner dedicates itself to helping shippers navigate the challenges and opportunities of today’s market, making it an ideal carrier for those looking to be on the front lines of the future of transportation.

Ben Schill, CEO of Wisconsin-based Paper Transport, joined Jeremy Reymer on this week’s episode of Taking the Hire Road.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appears poised to sign legislation that addresses predatory towing fees aimed at trucking companies.

In this edition: Why ESG initiatives matter now and the teamsters pull home another W.

On a recent episode of Taking the Hire Road, guest host Leah Shaver, president and CEO of The National Transportation Institute, and Avery Vise, vice president of trucking at FTR, discussed the data behind trucking, the economy and the labor market.

Michael Lombard, president of Lombard Trucking, joined Jeremy Reymer on a recent episode of Taking the Hire Road.

Motor carriers’ insurance rates show little sign of slowing down.

Knight-Swift President and CEO David Jackson stepped down Tuesday after a nearly 24-year tenure at the company that saw many mergers and acquisitions, including an expansion into the LTL market.

FreightWaves SONAR announces a new iteration to its Lane Scores feature.

When software providers do not cater to private fleets, both the provider and the carrier suffer.

The benefits of adding solar panels far outweigh the time and money associated with acquiring and installing the panels.

Douglass is dedicated to being the best version of himself he can be, and that same drive fuels his desire to create a work environment that helps drivers excel.

In this edition: East Coast ports take center stage, demurrage charges get a hike, and another acquisition is complete.

This recap is a takeaway from our monthly State of Freight webinar series that offers expert industry insights, previously made available only to subscribers of FreightWaves’ supply chain analytics and high-frequency data platform, SONAR.

As companies begin their nearshoring efforts, they will need to develop strong relationships with the right cross-border partners to ensure success.

Shippers can unlock 10-15% cost reduction via an analytical approach, handled entirely by a trusted partner

Charles Gracey of Hot Seat Services says recruitment can be difficult even in the best of circumstances, with only a tiny fraction of applicants getting an offer and successfully completing orientation.

Zeem Solutions’ approach encompasses everything from vehicle leasing to maintenance, making green transportation more accessible.

Outsourcing the review of unsafe driving videos can help a carrier maximize the return on a dashcam-driven coaching system by handing the video clip screening process to experts.

Leveraging data hinges on understanding data. That is where third-party partners like Körber Supply Chain can make all the difference. 

FreightWaves SONAR and Trucker Tools have added real-time flatbed rates into the Trucker Tools Smart Load Board.

In this edition: Port roundup and the Teamsters are holding strong.

The newest regulation on insurance in New Jersey brings uncertainty to the motor carrier world.

DeliverDirect serves various industries, including retail, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and related sectors.

Samsara is working to create a system of record specific to physical operations, helping users conceptualize variables like fuel consumption and asset location.

Quiet and zero tailpipe emissions battery-electric trucks are gaining popularity across the industry for parts shipment to assembly plants.

A positive company culture starts from the top down, says the director of culture and driver services at Searcy Trucking.

Canadian transport and logistics provider TFI International plans to spin off Daseke as a separate company sometime in 2025.

Ruan Transportation Management Systems is taking safety into the future with driver-focused technology.

In this edition: Mergers and acquisitions in 2024 and RXO finally shows its human side.

Cross-Dock Terminal in Los Angeles

Werner recorded a Q4 earnings miss as low rates, excess capacity and lower truckload demand weigh down its one-way truckload business. Dedicated remained a bright spot with management looking to grow in the coming months.

Sadie Church, president of Recruit Hire Retain, joined Jeremy Reymer on a recent episode of Taking the Hire Road. The duo dove into Church’s trucking industry background and her passion for helping carriers improve their recruiting and retention processes.

In this edition: The Super Bowl and logistics, capacity begins to tighten and big jumps in the final-mile space.

The arcade game Whac-A-Mole describes state-by-state approach to rules of the driverless road while 50-state solution appears far off.

Shawn Brown, vice president of safety with Cargo Transporters and mayor of the City of Claremont, North Carolina, joined Jeremy Reymer on a recent episode of Taking the Hire Road.

This ambiguous landscape makes it even more crucial for 3PLs to understand what their cargo insurance does — and does not — cover.

AirCargo 2024 unites aviation, logistics and transportation leaders to navigate industry evolution through collaboration and innovation.

On this week’s episode of Taking the Hire Road, host Jeremy Reymer chatted with Marina Ivanov, co-founder of Apex Transit, a North Carolina-based carrier.

Reliance Partners Executive Vice President of Sales Jackson Alexander believes that understanding the underwriters point of view can help carriers navigate the insurance renewal process.

CtrlChain, formerly ChainCargo, unveils a mission-focused rebrand in order to drive sustainability through digitalization and industry collaboration.

Rail is often characterized as one of the more “old school” transportation options, but recent developments in the space have challenged that narrative.

While FMCSA has issued minimal requirements for MVR checks, carriers doing only the bare minimum are creating and perpetuating visibility gaps that leave their fleets vulnerable.

In this edition: The evolution of ghost jobs that are hiring but really aren’t, and a deal finally closes and moves forward.

Brokers and carriers are still feeling the sting of the ongoing freight recession, and factoring companies can be critical partners during this time.

In this edition: Grip heads for the fulfillment game, warm Georgia gets cold storage, and Ben & Jerry’s might have unlocked the best flavor of ice cream.

On this week’s episode of Taking the Hire Road, host Jeremy Reymer was joined by KSM Transport Advisors Chief Operating Officer Chris Henry.

Insurance woes weigh down Knight-Swift earnings. Reading tea leaves with Covenant Logistics’ Q4 results; evolution of cybersecurity in the supply chain with Antwan Banks

As many are predicting another shift in the second half of the year, the co-founder of Sifted has advice for both carriers and shippers moving into 2024.

As a freight broker, you are on the front lines of ensuring safe, efficient and compliant transportation of goods.

On this week’s episode of Taking the Hire Road, Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach, is joined by Sepeti Moala, vice president of client success at Transportation Marketing Group.

Strategic theft is particularly insidious because it often involves fraudsters manipulating the very tools that companies implemented in order to make their supply chains more efficient. 

Florida International University College of Business’s Dr. Patrucco teaches novel approaches to buyer-supplier relationships.

project44 has consistently worked to bring greater transparency and visibility to the ocean sector, launching a suite of solutions powered by AI and machine learning.

Despite often being more dangerous in nature, cargo-related crimes in Mexico receive a fraction of the attention that is afforded to similar issues happening in the U.S. and Canada.