FreightWaves NOW – April 10, 2019
Today on FreightWaves NOW, the blizzard explodes, intermodal looks at capacity on two coasts, and what is the latest ISM data telling us about the economy?
Today on FreightWaves NOW, the blizzard explodes, intermodal looks at capacity on two coasts, and what is the latest ISM data telling us about the economy?
Some benefits of blockchain that cut through the hype and change the game.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, we have a developing situation out west, and what are volumes and rates doing now that we’re into spring? Tune in to find out what’s happening right now.
It’s time for your weekly fuel report. More information available exclusively for SONAR users.
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Today on FreightWaves NOW, we’ll talk about where disruptive weather is happening across the country, and Zach Strickland has very interesting information about national volumes and current capacity.
A snapshot of what the markets are doing this week.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, we discuss the disruptions in weather around the country, and why are the Savannah Port volumes blowing up–and yet they’re still increasing in efficiency?
What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Weekly Market Update: Survey data shows upcoming improvement in manufacturing, softening service sector, U.S. rail volumes dip as carriers grapple with flooding impacts. War on Detention update: Specialty stores and electronic retail tops the list for longest dock times, And then on to the other big headlines of the week: ICONIQ Capital invests in Truckstop.com at $1B valuation, White House: Trump would let trucks cross Mexican border if it closes, Providence Equity buys GlobalTranz back from The Jordan Company after just 8 months, Stock stumbling, Lyft announces $50 million in transportation initiatives.
On April 4 , President Trump said he is giving Mexico a “one-year warning” before closing the southern border. This is an overview of what a closed border might look like.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, Nick returns with a rainy forecast. Donny gives us a weekly market playbook: what’s up with volumes and tender rejections?
Canada’s 36M people live across 3.8M square miles. The country is looking to drones to make faster delivery possible.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, Mike O’Brien makes his inaugural appearance deep-diving us into the state of intermodal. Then, connecting the dots of government and consumer spending, Anthony Smith gives us an economic overview.
The infrastructure of the United States could use some work — especially when it comes to the bridges.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, Dean tells us about what’s happening with refrigerated cargo, and Anthony Smith makes his inaugural appearance telling us about the outlook on housing starts.
It’s time for your weekly fuel report. More information available exclusively for SONAR users.
On today’s episode of FreightWaves NOW, Nick Austin and Zach Strickland take a look at weather as well as some year-over-year comparisons of freight markets and freight volumes.
A snapshot of what the markets are doing this week.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, disruptive weather, oil updates, and freight futures launches.
What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Well, a lot. Like Friday is the day that the Freight Futures becomes reality. We also discuss private equity and VC in transportation logistics and celebrate freight and tech and innovation.
A look at how Roadrunner Freight’s business model differs from most LTL carriers.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, Nick shines a light on disruptive weather around the country, Dean connects flatbeds to the larger economic picture, and Addison tells us about Freight Futures–and how the futures is now.
Flooding has taken many railways out of commission. Here’s a look at the BNSF tracks that are currently underwater.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, Nick tells us about what’s up with the weather. Dean gives us the down-low on what’s happening with hours-of-service, detention time, and several new indexes on SONAR helping us fight the War on Detention.
In December 2018, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) denied 10 exemption requests.
Telematics is projected to triple by 2025.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, Nick tells us about disruptions in the west and midwest, and Ibrahiim tells us about the latest news in the economy, starting with new housing starts.
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On today’s episode of FreightWaves NOW, Nick Austin and Zach Strickland talk about the current imbalance of freight demand in the U.S while discussing what a difference a year makes by comparing year over year differences in volumes.
Here’s your weekly snapshot of how the markets are doing!
While the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate has indeed improved hours of service (HOS) compliance, a recent study found that the mandate’s potential safety impacts, which are often discussed, have not come to pass.
Today on FreightWaves NOW Nick tells us about disruptive blizzard conditions in New England, and the flooding in the midwest. JP tells us what is going on with tender rejections–and how weather may have something to do with it.
What The Truck?!? episode 60What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Weekly Market Update: Shippers return to their old ways of detention as carrier compliance increases. Radio Recap: guests discuss actionable data on show 4. And then on to the other big headlines of the week:BLS cites lack of pay – not drivers – as cause for driver shortageATA asserts government driver shortage study gets it wrongSoft CVTI guidance sparks truckload selloffFedEx earnings depressed by slowing global economy and trade fearsFinally, the freight duo plays a round of Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)?
Nebraska State Officials have estimated overall losses at $1.3 billion.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, Nick tells us about weather disruptions across the U.S., and Jesse educates us on all things air cargo.
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Today on FreightWaves NOW talk where we talk about weather disruptions, air cargo disruptions and manufacturing insight on possible US disruptions.
The top five riskiest half square-mile road stretches of 2018.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, Nick Austin sees more flooding in MO; Ibrahiim Bayaan evaluates the meaning of manufacturing; and John Paul Hampstead connects the dots between a large carrier’s earning report, the spread between wholesale and retail fuel, and air cargo.
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In today’s FreightWaves NOW, we’ll let you know about ongoing flooding in the Midwest. Also, market expert Donny Gilbert tells us about national freight volumes and the headhaul index, as well as why brokers and carriers should be paying attention to the Memphis market.
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Today on FreightWaves NOW live from FreightAlley where we talk about head haul index, Chicago wait time, rates and volume.
What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Weekly Market Update: Freight volumes move the opposite direction of the clocksAnd then on to the other big headlines of the week:Grimaldi ship sinks in Bay of Biscay, U.S. airlines, Boeing ground all 737 MAX aircraft after FAA reversal, FEMA contractor Lipsey Logistics CEO arrested for cocaine distribution that includes kids,FedEx doesn’t consider Amazon a competitor? SEC filings beg to differ. Finally, the freight duo plays a round of Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? Will they finally get them all in under two minutes?
We look at the grounding of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft and just how much of an impact it will have.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, Nick Austin tells us what’s happening with the Midwest weather bomb. John Kingston updates us on all things crude.
What the Truck?!? bonus coverage. JP and Chad are joined by Ashley Coker to discuss some of the highlights at the 81st annual TCA Conference in Las Vegas.
The road can be a dangerous place when severe weather hits.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, Nick Austin tells us about a huge disruptive storm covering multiple states throughout the west and into the midwest. Market Expert Donny Gilbert gives us a look volumes throughout the U.S. What’s hot, what’s not? Where should carriers position themselves, and what’s a broker looking to do?
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Today on FreightWaves NOW, meteorologist Nick Austin tells you where to expect disruptive weather today, particularly the snowy areas of the country. Also, market expert and “Sultan of SONAR” Zach Strickland will let you know which freight markets are doing the best relative to the country as a whole, which regions of the country have the highest volumes, and how overall capacity is doing nationwide. Tune in and find out today on FreightWaves NOW.
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On today’s episode, Nick Austin and Zach Strickland discuss how winter weather is impacting tender rejections and look at retail sales and ULSD rack prices.
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Today on FreightWaves NOW, we bring you the goods for what is happening right now in the markets and weather disruption.
What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? This week Chad and JP are joined by FreightWaves’ Chief Data Scientist, Daniel Pickett. First, they bring you the Weekly Market Update: Weekly Market Update: March volumes arrive on schedule, capacity remains loose,Brokers say ample capacity readily absorbing contracted volume uptick, FreightWaves releases Vnomics miles per gallon index in SONAR. Radio Recap: quotables from FreightWaves’ second show. And then on to the other big headlines of the week. Finally, they play another round of Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? and try desperately to make the two-minute cut.
The road can be a dangerous place when severe weather hits.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, we bring you the national winter weather disruptions, and air cargo Market Expert, Jesse Cohen, discussions air freight patterns and how to plan for securing better rates.
Saia, Inc. is providing LTL shipment and tonnage data for the first two months of the first quarter. These are the results.
Today on FreightWaves NOW we bring you up to date on road conditions nationwide, and Market Expert Donny Gilbert brings us a look at the Houston market–the 6th largest market in the U.S.–to see how it compares with a look at conditions around the U.S. What’s going on with volumes and tender rejections? Tune in and find out today on FreightWaves NOW.
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Today on FreightWaves NOW Nick Austin gives us the bad news when it comes to the weather, then Zach Strickland comes in hot with a brand new index measuring miles-per-gallon, and shows us the proof in the pudding on how detention times are way up right now pretty much everywhere you may roam. All this and more happening right now!
These half-mile stretches of road are the most dangerous in Florida, according to Lytx.
Mexico’s current economic boom is providing business for the country’s cross-border shipping industry, but also emphasizing the industry’s growing pains.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, Nick Austin tells us what’s not going on in the weather, and Zach Strickland tells us what is going on with freight volumes, while cross comparing with tender rejections? With volumes at 2018 levels, why are carriers accepting virtually everything? We also look at market shares across the country. All this and more happening right NOW!
Want an snapshot of what the markets are doing? We’ve got you covered with our weekly market forecast.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, we get a look at the weather right now and what to expect heading into the weekend. Also, Associate Editor John Paul Hampstead tells us why brokers are in their happy place. All this and more happening on FreightWaves NOW right now.
What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? First, Chad and Zach hit you with the weekly market update: Spot market drives carrier revenues higher in 2018, Freight brokers say capacity loose, markets stable Then, they’re on to some other headlines of the week: FreightWaves secures $20 million in Series B funding from corporate and strategic investors, Breaking: SEC wants Elon Musk held in contempt, FedEx to roll out delivery robot capable of 8-mile round-trip trek, Finally, the freight thugs play a game of big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? Will they (finally) cover the eight headlines in under two minutes?
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Top Five Riskiest half square-mile road stretches of 2018 in Texas, based on Lytx’s proprietary risk score system.
The weather outside is still frightful on the last day of February, but that isn’t stopping volumes from continuing a strong trend upwards. What does this mean for our tender rejection index however? Is it disrupting freight conditions, or are we still seeing things in relative balance? All this and more from Chief Meteorologist Nick Austin and Market Expert Zach Strickland today on FreightWaves NOW.
LTL shippers account for around 13.6% of America’s trucking sector, shipping almost $48B each day or about 63 tons of goods per person per year. 48% of consumers are demanding next day delivery according to retailers.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, Nick Austin alerts us to road conditions throughout the country, and Chief Insight Officer, Dean Croke, tells us what “Shiny Hiney” means, why it’s a good time for reefer freight, and what do strawberries have to do with it? All this and more happening right NOW.
Top Five Riskiest half square-mile road stretches of 2018 in California, based on Lytx’s proprietary risk score system.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, Chad Prevost talks to Market Expert Nick Austin about the weather conditions in California and along I-90 and I-94. Then, Market Expert Dean Croke covers the demand, capacity, and orders of flatbeds as well as how hurricanes and the housing market affect the industry.
Each week, the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration publishes average regional and national retail prices for motor fuels. The national diesel average is used as the basis for most, if not all, fuel surcharges in the trucking sector.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, Chad Prevost talks to Market Expert Nick Austin about snow in the Sierra and Market Expert Zach Strickland gives us a recap of the changes in the freight, oil, and air cargo markets.
Want an snapshot of what the markets are doing? We’ve got you covered with our weekly market forecast.
Today on Freightwaves NOW, Nick Austin tells us what to expect this weekend. Will Arizona see more snow and when will the Southeast stop getting hammered with rain? JP shows us an interesting correlation between driver revenue v/s linehaul rates, and Jesse Cohen covers some of the hot political and economic news that could have a major impact on air cargo.
What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week?First, we begin with out weekly Market Update: Volumes slide under previous year values as spring approaches, Trucking Freight Futures Atlanta: attendees ask about volatility, small players and liquidity. And then on to the other big headlines of the week. Then a round of Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)?
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Today on FreightWaves NOW, Nick Austin brings us the “good news” about the weather. Zach Strickland tells us about the slight uptick in tender rejections. Is this good news for rates? Speaking of rates, Dean Croke brings us an analysis of how owner-operators might use SONAR and how a good margin is hard to find.
Cell phones and driving don’t mix, but that doesn’t stop people. These are the roads where you’re most likely to find people texting and driving.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, we bring you today’s weather, and what is going on in Memphis market. How has the market share of the nation’s 12th largest freight market grown so much over the past week? What are the implications for nearby hubs and what’s a shipper and broker to think?
In the past several months alone, more than 35,000 trucks were recalled for defects.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, we’re loaded with chiefs, but don’t worry, it’s not too many chiefs in the kitchen to perform some fantastic up-to-moment analysis. First, Chief Meteorologist, Nick Austin brings us what’s happening with the weather across the U.S. Then, Chief Economist, Ibrahiim Bayaan shows us three variations on a theme, all coming from a new index, the Institute of Supply Chain Management. Finally, Chief Insights Officer, Dean Croke shows us what is happening with the sudden surge in freight prices from Europe to the East Coast, and what that means for hours of service and utilization–also why is Savannah one of the most efficient ports for drivers?
Sponsored by Redwood LogisticsWe look at emerging trends in retail supply chain.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, Market Expert Zach Strickland gives us a look at what’s happening right now with market share, and a seasonality comparison between DAT Dry Van Freight Rates between now and the previous three years. Nick Austin updates us on the weather and points out some cool new features to SONAR 3.2.
Want an snapshot of what the markets are doing? We’ve got you covered with our weekly market forecast.
Today on FWNOW, Market Expert Donny Gilbert gives his best advice to brokers. What do you do when volumes remain high and tender rejections are at an all-time low? Plus, what’s happening this weekend with the weather?
What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? We are visited by two special guests for this week’s episode: Zach Strickland and making his “inaugural debut” Michael Crosby. Weekly Market Update: What is happening from a carrier’s perspective, and what is happening from a shipper’s perspective? We’ve got the yen and the yang. Futures: And as a matter of fact, it’s these two different points of view that make for a trucking freight futures market: Houston and Dallas. And then Zach and Chad play a round of Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)?
Transparency19 is getting closer! Here’s what you can expect your time to go towards.
On today’s FreightWaves NOW CEO Craig Fuller tells us what the freight futures market is all about and why it needs to happen now, meteorologist Nick Austin says keep clear of the Sierras if you can.
Valentine’s day is all about love… and logistics.