Jun - 2025 -
18 June
FreightWaves Staff

Echo Global Logistics: leading in freight fraud prevention

Echo Global Logistics has emerged as a standout performer in the freight industry’s battle against fraud, earning recognition as a winner of the 2025 FreightWaves Fraud Fighter Awards. With an impressive record of delivering over one million truckload shipments in 2024 while maintaining a loss rate of less than 0.01% due to theft, Echo has […]

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17 June
FreightWaves Staff

Descartes: protecting freight with advanced fraud prevention technology

Descartes’ MyCarrierPortal leverages real-time Incident Reports to continually vet your network.

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16 June
FreightWaves Staff

Recent busts expose shady CDL industry; GenLogs eye on the highway | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by GenLog’s Ryan Joyce; Danielle Chaffin

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FreightWaves Staff

Former Postal Service employees charged in $80M fraud scheme

The Department of Justice has charged four individuals for allegedly stealing U.S. Treasury checks from postal facilities.

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11 June
FreightWaves Staff

John Konrad: US-China trade deal; containerized drones; Greta gets deported | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by GCaptain CEO John Konrad to talk US-China trade deals; containerized drones and more.

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FreightWaves Staff

The Road Ahead: Freight Market Trends & Industry Insights for 2025

The logistics industry is navigating a period of rapid change as economic shifts, rising fuel costs, regulatory updates and digital transportation are accelerating the need for flexible logistics strategies across the supply chain. Carriers, shippers, and 3PLs are embracing data-driven decision-making and proactive logistics strategies to stay competitive. To gain more insight into how shippers […]

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FreightWaves Staff

Trump says trade deal reached with China 

After months of back and forth, President Trump says a deal with China is done.

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05 June
FreightWaves Staff

SONAR debuts host of improvements to charts and data

SONAR has released a suite of summer product upgrades designed to let users get even more specific with their data comparison needs.

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04 June
FreightWaves Staff

AI workforce is here; Trojan trucks; Canadian trucking; ICE eyes freight | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Sushanth Raman and Mike “Ace” McCarron

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03 June
FreightWaves Staff

NOAA releases 2025 hurricane forecast

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted “above-normal” hurricane activity this summer in its annual outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.

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02 June
May - 2025 -
30 May
29 May
FreightWaves Staff

Fleet sizes vs. fast food locations: How they compare

In this issue: Fleet sizes vs. fast food locations; drivers share their pay; DIY port; and more.

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28 May
FreightWaves Staff

Court blocks Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, calls them unconstitutional

A federal court blocked President Trump’s sweeping tariff plans. The ruling will likely be elevated to the Supreme Court.

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FreightWaves Staff

100 deadliest days of summer; do truckers know their pay?; carrier bankruptcy | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Justin Martin; Mike D; Mike Lutzenkirchen

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23 May
FreightWaves Staff

White Paper: Breaking In, Breaking Down: How Cargo Theft is Disrupting Supply Chains

As supply chains grow more complex, so do the opportunities for cargo theft—putting valuable freight, operational efficiency, and reputations at risk. From financial losses to major disruptions, theft impacts carriers and shippers of all sizes across the U.S. FreightWaves and AMAROK have teamed up to uncover the true scope of this threat. Based on an […]

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FreightWaves Staff

Secure Roads & Safe Trucking Act; escaping Yellowknife; theft victim speaks | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by American Truckers United’s Shannon Everett and Harvey

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21 May
FreightWaves Staff

Short sea shipping; Duffy signs English language EO; fraud as a business model | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Now on demand WHAT THE TRUCK?!? from FreightWaves’ Domestic Supply Chain Summit. Dooner is joined by Danny Ramon and Jason Aristides

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FreightWaves Staff

White Paper: Q2 2025 Carrier Rate Report

FreightWaves’ Carrier Rate Report — Sponsored by Trimble and Deloitte — provides a review of the previous quarter and a forecast for the coming months. Featuring responses from a carrier survey alongside SONAR data, the report is designed to provide intelligence that carriers can use to inform their strategies in the months ahead. Key areas of exploration include: Complete […]

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20 May
FreightWaves Staff

White Paper: Q2 2025 Shipper Rate Report

The Shipper Rate Report — presented in partnership with BlueGrace Logistics and Trimble — is a quarterly publication using SONAR datasets to create the most in-depth rate and demand outlook for shippers. The insights within this paper are curated by the market experts at FreightWaves and backed by the proprietary data and analytics housed in SONAR’s platform. Key areas […]

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FreightWaves Staff

An alarming reality: 4% of truckers on US highways lack valid licenses

Digging into data on U.S. truck drivers reveals a scary fact: 4 out of every 100 drivers on the road are driving without valid licenses.

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16 May
15 May
FreightWaves Staff

Blitz week blip or sizzlin’ summer freight market?

Is this hot week in freight markets sustainable; I-75 crash update; and more.

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12 May
FreightWaves Staff

Is US-China trade deal bullish for freight; FreightGuard: Fair or foul | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On Episode 837 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is coming back from Mother’s Day with news on a U.S.-China trade deal. With the U.S. dropping tariffs from 145% to 30%, will it save the summer freight market? We’ll find out why freight leaders are bullish. Vincent Carrano at Fenichey LLC shares why he recently FreightGuarded […]

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FreightWaves Staff

US and China reach comprehensive economic and trade agreement lowering tariffs

The US and China have reached a landmark trade agreement, pausing reciprocal tariffs for 90 days and lowering duty rates to normal levels.

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07 May
FreightWaves Staff

DHL Express ships endangered antelopes to Kenya; freight fraud; fixing backhauls | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On episode 835 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to DHL Express about shipping endangered bongo antelopes to Kenya. The bongos were transported in custom-built crates, alongside 6 tonnes of pellet feed and 3 specialist animal care staff including a veterinarian and 2 bongo specialists from the US. DHL’s Jimmy Eades tell us all […]

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05 May
FreightWaves Staff

Ask Aaron Rubin anything about tariffs: De minimis; toys; bonded warehouses | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On episode 834 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is hosting an Ask Me Anything with ShipHero’s Aaron Rubin all about tariffs. They’re getting into questions about: -Tariff fraud -Bonded warehouses -TikTok knockoffs – Death of de minimis  – Toys and consoles are already passing on costs to consumers, will your daughter only get 2 dolls […]

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02 May
Apr - 2025 -
30 April
FreightWaves Staff

Trucking leaders applaud Trump executive order requiring truckers speak English | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Capt. Adil Ashiq; David Bell; and a word from Craig Fuller

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25 April
FreightWaves Staff

AI for duty drawback: Get back 99% of what you pay in tariffs; Walmart’s drones | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On Episode 830 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is back from Chicago, where he got to see that state of freight on the world’s most powerful visibility platform: project44. With ocean booking cancellations up bigly on the East and West coasts, when will trucking feel the pain? Did you know that if you export or […]

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22 April
FreightWaves Staff

FreightWaves Acquires PostalMag.com to Bolster U.S. Postal and Parcel Industry Coverage

FreightWaves acquires PostalMag.com, adding to its suite of niche industry coverage for transportation and logistics.

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21 April
FreightWaves Staff

Trucker creates own prosthetic arm; distracted driving; tariff and trade fraud | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On Episode 829 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to one of the most amazing owner-operators on the road: Roger Machback. Machback lost his arm in a boating accident but didn’t let that keep him out of the cab. Instead, he designed his own prosthetic arm so he could keep on trucking. Now, he […]

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18 April
FreightWaves Staff

AI for tariffs; world’s first autonomous road-to-rail solution; Mack layoffs | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On episode 828 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is celebrating Good Friday by talking with Gaia Dynamics co-founder and CEO Emil Stefanutti to talk about a tool that couldn’t have come at a better time.  With tariff turmoil causing shippers and customs brokers to scramble, Gaia has launched an AI solution for tariffs and product […]

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17 April
FreightWaves Staff

Freight leaders call out conference harassment

In this issue: Cassandra Gaines calls out harassment at industry event; and more.

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16 April
FreightWaves Staff

Port of Huntsville on the power of inland ports; navigating a trade war | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On Episode 827 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the shockwaves that have been reverberating throughout the trade community due to the trade war. The Maritime Professor Lauren Beagan drops in to talk about the massive collapse in container bookings that has happened over the past month. How soon will we feel the […]

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15 April
FreightWaves Staff

Case Study: How Evans Distribution Systems increased operational efficiency & customer satisfaction

See how Evans Distribution Systems, a 100-year industry leader, optimized their expanding fleet and processes with Trimble TMW.Suite TMS. Download the full case study to learn how the right TMS drove meaningful improvements across their entire fleet.

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11 April
FreightWaves Staff

Switch 2 release skips China; the sweet tooth supply chain; government fleets | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On episode 825 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the tariff situation’s most famous hostage: Mario. With North American pre-orders in limbo, Nintendo just announced they are postponing the Switch 2’s China launch indefinitely.  Amos Food Group’s Jordan Dickerson drops by to talk about the sweet tooth supply chain. We’ll find out how […]

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09 April
FreightWaves Staff

Tariffs hit 100-year high: Ports, drayage, trucking and retail impacts | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On episode 824 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is waking up with the rest of the world to the new tariff world order. With reports of ocean bookings plummeting, small shippers getting hit with customs bills they can’t afford, and financial markets in disarray – how bad will freight get hit?  Junction Collaborative Transport COO […]

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FreightWaves Staff

White Paper – Shaping the Future of the Supply Chain: Integration, Automation, and Growth

The global supply chain is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by geopolitical shifts, evolving trade policies, and accelerating technological advancements. FreightWaves and DP World conducted a comprehensive survey of more than 100 supply chain leaders to understand how carriers, shippers, and brokers are navigating these changes and what strategies will define success in the years ahead. […]

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07 April
FreightWaves Staff

Everything you need to know about Trump’s tariffs with logistics legend Matt Silver | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about everything you want to know about tariffs but were afraid to ask with Matt Silver

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03 April
FreightWaves Staff

Liberation Day tariff hangover

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: the industry reacts to Liberation Day tariffs

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Mar - 2025 -
31 March
FreightWaves Staff

Iowa “driver shortage” bill backlash; Women in trucking; Science of Sales | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Elizabeth Simpkins; Charles Bowles; Ben Tschirgi

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28 March
FreightWaves Staff

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Parking Club live from Mid-America Trucking Show

Now on demand Dooner and Reed Loustalot are coming to you live from the Mid-America Trucking Show

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26 March
FreightWaves Staff

White Paper: Cannabis, Compliance, and Driver Retention

As marijuana usage becomes more culturally accepted and legalized across the U.S., the trucking industry faces new challenges—particularly around driver retention. Navigating the complex relationship between state-level legalization, federal regulations, and Department of Transportation (DOT) policies is proving to be a critical issue for carriers and drivers alike. In this white paper, we break down […]

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24 March
FreightWaves Staff

‘Liberation Day’ tariffs scaled back; impact of port fees; sober in supply chain | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Jonathan Kolb; Eric Rosica; Whitney Johnson Cowell

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21 March
FreightWaves Staff

Vibe coding hits freight gaming; a woman’s journey in heavy haul | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Now playing on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Casey Stone; Stephen Ruhe; and the Dooner boys

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19 March
FreightWaves Staff

Walmart starts brokering freight; valuing carriers; MATS, muscles and murder | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Haley Evans; Michael Lombard; Matt Nelson

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17 March
FreightWaves Staff

5 dead after allegedly intoxicated trucker in flip-flops crashes in Austin | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Alex Mai; Stean Deak; Michael De Clercq

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12 March
FreightWaves Staff

Tariff turmoil hits shippers; truckers squat across the world; selling solar | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Mark Manera; Mike Eischer; Jonathon Reese

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10 March
FreightWaves Staff

Trucking stocks tumble, but Citi sees opportunity in chaos

Investors’ overreaction to seasonal volatility may represent a buying opportunity, Citi says.

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FreightWaves Staff

How easy is it to hack a semi truck?; tipping lumpers; trucking safety | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Terry Reinart; Ed Burns; Taylor McIlroy; Bob Ware

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08 March
FreightWaves Staff

FreightWaves Forum opens up community conversations for today’s top stories

FreightWaves opened up forums for users to add their voice to the coverage of the top stories happening in the transportation industry.  Forum will allow for open communication between readers of FreightWaves’ content in a space that fosters engaging conversation and interaction. Users will be able to provide real-time reaction to the news of the […]

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07 March
FreightWaves Staff

Will SHIPS Act make ship building great again; hauling world’s largest train set | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Now on demand on EP811 of WHAT THE TRCUK?!? Dooner is joined by Elizabeth’s Moving & Storage; Drayage Contractors of America

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03 March
FreightWaves Staff

Cargo thefts surge 49%; driver training under Trump; up close with NASA crawler | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK Dooner is joined by Overhaul’s Danny Ramon; CVTA’s Andrew Poliakoff; NASA Kennedy Space Center

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Feb - 2025 -
28 February
FreightWaves Staff

Trump’s tariffs are coming March 4th…or are they? | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Port of Laredo; Truck Parking Club; Trigent Software

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FreightWaves Staff

White Paper: How Will AI Impact the Future of Freight Brokerage?

AI has become a driving force in modern logistics, transforming the industry through continuous innovation and increasing adoption. No longer a technology of the future, AI is now a critical tool in today’s operations. So, what does this mean for freight brokers? FreightWaves and CloneOps.ai have joined forces to explore this question and shed light […]

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26 February
FreightWaves Staff

Triumph Financial to acquire Greenscreens.ai

Greenscreens.ai is being acquired by Triumph Financial Inc. for $140m in cash, $20m in stock.

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FreightWaves Staff

3PL Summit: Truckstop’s state of the spot market | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Sean Dehan; David Bell; Steve Gold

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24 February
FreightWaves Staff

White Paper: Q1 2025 Shipper Rate Report

The Shipper Rate Report — presented in partnership with BlueGrace Logistics and Trimble — is a quarterly publication using SONAR datasets to create the most in-depth rate and demand outlook for shippers. The insights within this paper are curated by the market experts at FreightWaves and backed by the proprietary data and analytics housed in SONAR’s platform. […]

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21 February
FreightWaves Staff

White Paper: Q1 2025 Carrier Rate Report

FreightWaves’ Carrier Rate Report — Sponsored by Trimble and Deloitte — provides a review of the previous quarter and a forecast for the coming months. Featuring responses from a carrier survey alongside SONAR data, the report is designed to provide intelligence that carriers can use to inform their strategies in the months ahead. Key areas […]

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20 February
FreightWaves Staff

What the truck is going on with plane crashes?

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: plane crashes, Nikola’s bankruptcy and more.

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17 February
FreightWaves Staff

Daytona 500 brought to you by a truck; terror in I-80 tunnel; AI trucking teams | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Nitin Jayakrishnan; Tony Mulvey; Craig Leinauer

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14 February
FreightWaves Staff

Trucking love stories; Trump’s reciprocal tariffs; Response’s $4M seed round | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Keivan Shahida; John Stephenson; Mark Schedler

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12 February
FreightWaves Staff

Can Big Balls and Capt. John Konrad save America? | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by John Konrad to break down a wild few weeks in domestic and global trade

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10 February
FreightWaves Staff

Spot rates slip 10%; licensed customs broker talks tariffs; stolen chassis ring | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Rob Liss; Ernesto Hernandez Jr.; Justin Ross

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07 February
FreightWaves Staff

Super Bowl was brought to you by a truck; best fleets to drive for in ‘25

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Larry Cothran; Taylor Barker; Jane Jazrawzy

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05 February
FreightWaves Staff

Trump and trade: Method to the madness?; moving the world’s largest trainset | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Now on demand on episode 800 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Morgan MacDermaid; Ross Kennedy; Sam Watts

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03 February
FreightWaves Staff

Mexico tariffs see their shadow: Delayed; are load boards listening to truckers? | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Ryan Joyce, Jayme Anderson, Ann Marie Jonkman, Simon Martin, Daniel LeBlanc

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Jan - 2025 -
31 January
FreightWaves Staff

Trump: Tariffs start Saturday; scaling truck parking; AI agents answer the call | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Reed Loustalot; Evan Shelley; David Bell; Dylan Admire

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30 January
FreightWaves Staff

Best fleets to drive for in ’25

In this issue, best fleets to drive for; Crawler turns 60; ride-along; and more

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29 January
FreightWaves Staff

Willy Wonka of the Midwest talks chocolate and the Valentine’s Day supply chain | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Bissinger’s Dan Abel Jr. and HTA’s Matt Schrap

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27 January
FreightWaves Staff

Nikola FCEV: 1-year performance review; Trump vs Colombia; Motion Museum | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Craig Fuller; William Hall; Anthony Impavido

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24 January
FreightWaves Staff

OOIDA to Trump: Ditch the speed limiter mandate | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Lewie Pugh; Per Magne Helseth; Garrett Allen; Chase Osbourne

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23 January
FreightWaves Staff

The lease-purchase contract prison

Inside the WTT newsletter: FMCSA wants to ban lease-purchase contracts; driver privacy win; trade under Trump and more.

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22 January
17 January
15 January
FreightWaves Staff

California ends fight against diesel trucks; logistics sends wildfire aid | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by John Kingston; Walter Mitchell; Daniel Sokolovsky; Steven Munro; Joseph Petrelli

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13 January
09 January
FreightWaves Staff

Trucking vs. congestion pricing

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: Trucking vs Pricing Congestion; port strike averted; nearly 5500 brokerages close

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08 January
FreightWaves Staff

ILA, USMX reach contract agreement on automation, avoiding port strike

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a tentative agreement on a new six-year master contract. The agreement will replace the expiring contract which had been extended after a short strike in October 2024.  The two groups issued a joint statement late Wednesday evening, saying “the two sides […]

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07 January
FreightWaves Staff

White Paper: How Do Roadside Breakdowns Impact Efficiency and Retention?

In a fast-paced and competitive freight environment, operational efficiency is paramount. Every vehicle breakdown disrupts schedules, increases costs and inconveniences drivers. In order to mitigate the far-reaching consequences associated with roadside breakdowns and unscheduled maintenance, it is important for fleets to understand how their current approaches to these incidents are (or aren’t) working. FreightWaves teamed up […]

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