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The Inflation Reduction Act and supply chains

Now on demand WTT is live from FreightWaves Autonomous & Electric Vehicle summit with guests from Kodiak, Plus, Locomation, Voltera and Torc

FreightWaves’ Alan Adler sits down with the co-founder and CEO of Kodiak Technologies to discuss autonomy in trucking.

With day traders and sports bettors piling into SPACs, valuations of young companies became the stuff of fantasy.

Uber Freight executive Olivia Hu joins chat about the advancement of the autonomous trucking industry during FreightWaves’ Autonomous and Electric Vehicles Summit.

Ranking the best (and worst) states for drone delivery in 2022

Instacart delivers

You know you have to innovate… but how can this be achieved in an ever-changing world? Whether it’s delayed shipments, geopolitical/environmental supply issues, or any other problem, having real-time visibility means you are ready to face unforeseen challenges, and are more prepared for possible risk. That is true supply chain resilience and can make a […]

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A 3D printed generator; ups and downs of selling on Amazon; supply chain hidden gems and right to repair on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

How did fuel costs decline over almost 10 years at a rate far greater than the decline of retail diesel prices?

The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.

Community colleges to prepare veterans for jobs in trucking

Citation management that helps trucking companies improve driver safety.

Canada remains top US trading partner

Will battery electric trucks cost more than advertised; did a battery replacement for a Volt cost $30k; tomatoes and alfredo sauce on the highway

3-year program allows 18-20-year-olds to drive interstate under supervision

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RAISE program federal funding for all projects totals more than $2B

NASA launch delayed; how LTL works; Yelp for carriers; Trevor Milton buys Nikola stock; animal attacks and more on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

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Logistics real estate company Link Logistics is investing in carbon offsetting for its operational emissions.

Every wholesaler, distributor and retailer knows that data from their POS system is non-standardized, often times rendering the data you can collect from it useless or, at best, unreliable. Wouldn’t you love access to real-time visibility into sales performance across regions and products? Imagine end-to-end supply chain visibility. A leading multinational corporation with a global […]

NASA is headed to the moon on Monday but first they make a stop on WTT to give us all the details before launch

The podcast covers three topics: truck insurance, its impact from AB5 and what links prices for natural gas and diesel to the removal of sulfur from fuel.

While freight demand is still present, the industry is seeing a softening.

Ford delivered the sold-out F-150 Lightning to customers in all 50 states

Using data to protect trucking companies.

Biden signs bill providing tax credit of up to $40,000 per truck

A trucker supported charity that returns lost pets; how to market your freight company; truckers angry with Supreme Court; how to become a trucker, more on demand on WTT

IIHS urged a recent regulatory comment

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and JP Wiggins from 3G dive into market corrections, the benefits of a good TMS and being a resource to customers.

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Report shows pay also increased 11% just last year — and looks like it’s still rising

Heartland Express’ big deal with CFI; broker sentiment survey; retail logistics; a Fall review; future of freight and more on WTT

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On WTT: The fantasy sports supply chain; inside the world of double brokers; brake safety week; Tesla Semi updated

History of US Freight Railroads

In this issue of the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: ocean rates sink; Walmart inventory woes; Amazon adds peak season fee; and more.

Attracting and retaining a younger workforce.

Industry observers call LED retrofits a disruptive but important step toward sustainability

Crowley Solutions CPO Shashank Panchangam explains how siloed data will stall the industry’s fintech future.

The trucking industry has seen a wave of new digital payment options connecting shippers, brokers and carriers.

WTT is meeting at the intersection of FinTech and supply chain on this episode live from FreightWaves + PYMNTS virtual event

Brand Finance gives UPS nod for 8th straight year

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Kyle Ingraham from AFC Logistics dive into technology upgrades, when to abandon a legacy system and whether you can have too much technology.

The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.

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This white paper reviews the latest market dynamics and what we can expect for Q3.

Supply chain shortfalls continue to hamper retailers; Peloton’s pivot; protecting peak season cargo; UPS contract talk heats up now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Experts discuss the different scopes of emissions in supply chains and how warehouse operators and fleets can take advantage of efficiency gains to lower emissions.

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How supply chain bullwhips will impact peak season; getting vets jobs in trucking; truck load market breakdown and more on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

There’s a new report out that should concern diesel buyers.

Net income of oil and gas companies

In this issue: port protests hit Baltimore; Ford’s drone trucks; world’s largest container ship; and do delivery apps deliver to trucks?

Evolving recruitment marketing efforts in sync with the market.

AskWaves looks at the evolution of truck driver headwear

Uber Freight shares their road map to autonomous trucking; what procurement says about the economy; freight story of the year so far on WTT

With the goal of becoming more competitive and efficient in today’s evolving truck transportation market, shippers are looking for large carriers for partnership from beginning to end.

Delivery radius expands from 1 to 2 nautical miles

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Managing the Harvest Season

On demand on WTT: it’s all about pain relief from trucker check calls, final mile planning, eating, and body discomfort

Convoy and FreightWaves experts discuss the effects that extreme weather conditions such as flash flooding have on truckers.

Weekly NTI Update

Covenant VP of Sustainability joins WTT as co-host for this special electric truck edition of the show featuring solutions from Tandem, Hyliion, Nikola and more

Diesel has been sliding for weeks but it may be masking underlying tightness. Also on the podcast: Carrier Logistics on TMS.

Companies tout it as ‘largest investment in modernized locomotives in rail industry history’

The ebb and flow of the logistics market.

Self-driving technology has evolved over the past decade, and autonomous vehicles (AV) have hit the road.

Amazon must complete 7,000 test flights as part of a federal regulatory requirement for durability and reliability.

FreightCaviar co-hosts with Dooner and The Dude as they tackle truck parking, nearshoring, offshoring, worst name for a trucking company and more on WTT

Electric car sales are continuing to climb, despite the fact supply chain shortages have been disrupting the industry

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and John Rattay of Redwood Logistics dive into why shippers aren’t getting what they want from their logistics service providers in terms of environmental, social and governance initiatives.

The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.

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Are supply chain surcharges the new normal for restaurants? Logistics behind an apparel brand. Getting vets jobs in logistics and more on WTT

Weekly NTI Update

Sustainability experts discuss how the transition to net-zero emissions in trucking will not look the same for every company.

We did a deep dive into the workflows of a legacy transportation management system to learn how these older systems perform vs. modern cloud-based solutions. Our main focus was the time it takes to do everyday tasks from the perspective of a freight brokerage. What we found out will leave you questioning why you’re still […]

This report shares an update on current market conditions across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets.

Sending cargo on a rideshare to space; latest in dash cam tech; how EV and chips bill will impact auto; owner-ops say their making less money this year and more on WTT

As rising fuel prices and continued supply chain disruptions have pressured retailers and e-commerce brands, many are looking for ways to offset costs.

CO2 shortages strike breweries; Senate bill proposes $40k tax credit for electric semis; a look at a limp dry van spot market and more

Respect and communication remain vital aspects to driver retention.

After 10 years of negotiations, the Mexican state of Jalisco recently received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to begin exporting Hass avocados to America.

Has Nikola managed to rebound? Plus, a unique cold chain visibility tag; something stinks at Slync; autonomous convoys and more on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

See current and future emission reduction technologies for locomotives

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Second-quarter US gasoline consumption has been less than during 2021

CPC Logistics and NASCAR honor drivers; how to intern at a port; what insurance says about the trucking market; biofuels and more on demand on WTT

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Small shipper battles TQL over lost plant shipment; AB5 fallout; the intersection of FreightTech and people; brawl at Disney

GM and Pilot Co. to build a coast-to-coast fast-charging network

Creative and strategic solutions for recruiting in the logistics space.

This white paper explores the challenges in the logistics procurement market and the tactics best-in-class teams use to regain control of capacity and cost while ensuring procurement excellence.

Lucas Systems survey finds that 75% want technology to assist them

Ports of Boston and Baltimore shorten supply chains with infrastructure buildouts; another day of protests of Ab5 protests?; rail off the rails and more

FreightWaves announces a new Chief Revenue Officer and its Q2 earnings.