From mainstay events like kick-off parties to more unique offerings like professional speed dating, the summit gives brokers and carriers numerous opportunities to seek each other out.
The Port of Long Beach has $2.2 billion earmarked for accelerating zero-emission initiatives over the next decade.
Driver training is one of the most popular – and effective – ways to safeguard fleets against potential litigation.
One of the primary ways Netradyne advocates for drivers is by giving fleet managers a holistic view of their driving habits, highlighting praiseworthy, safe choices they make every day.
In this edition: The pharmaceutical supply chain improves packaging, Hurricane Milton disrupts the perishable supply chain and caffeine comes in frozen form.
Nikola lays of 135 workers as it seeks to preserve its financial runway.
Jeremy Reymer is joined by Lisa M. Battaglia, founder and president of Battaglia Communications, as she shares her insights on internal marketing and communications strategies for employee engagement.
Recent research by MIT examines how market dynamics and relationships impact contract performance.
Dangerous winter road conditions are on the way. Drivers need to prepare ahead of time to stay safe.
Dennis Lane, head of revenue at CargoWise Landside, joined Craig Fuller to talk about recent trends and technology impacting the drayage industry.
Despite their outsized impact on operations, confusion surrounding HOS regulations continues to plague the industry.
In this edition: The port strike ends and goods can flow, a chilly acquisition and new nuggies hit the freezer aisle.
With scammers getting more sophisticated in compromising the security of cargo or a carrier’s sensitive information, brokers need access to the best technology available to help them efficiently deploy best-practice processes in their fight against fraud.
Xiaodi Hou was cast as a villain in the decline into irrelevance of autonomous trucking developer TuSimple. He sees it differently.
Changes are coming to prohibited classifications at the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Leah Shaver sits down with Beth Potratz and Leigh Sauter, founders of Spark Change Lab, to discuss their passion for solving the supply chain industry’s staffing challenges with accessible webinars and live events.
ACT Research and FTR Transportation Intelligence reported strong September Class 8 net orders as OEM order books open up for next year.
Link Logistics has been able to create a technological solution that cuts to the heart of the industry’s traditional challenges while also empowering customers.
From ocean container flows to intermodal rail movements and truckload tenders, our white paper lays out the impact of the port strike.
The conversation around sustainability in the transportation sector is no longer just about reducing emissions — it’s about rethinking the way we transport goods altogether.
Descartes recently acquired MyCarrierPortal to combine the strengths of both businesses, creating a more powerful solution for companies looking to boost efficiency while tackling fraud head-on.
In this edition: American expands its pharma offering, a possible port strike cripples the cold chain, and a legend in home delivery has fallen.
On a recent episode of Truck Tech, Alan Adler was joined by Shawn Hricko, Jamestown Engine Plant manager for Cummins, and Puneet Jhawar, former general manager of alternate fuels at Cummins, to discuss the nuts and bolts of the X15N natural gas engine.
The Broker-Carrier Summit agenda is designed specifically to foster connections between brokers and carriers that extend beyond the conference.
Autonomous truck developers are trying to figure out what a proposed ban on Chinese components will mean to them.
An uptick in bad actors targeting trucks has raised concerns about the security of the de facto security protocol known as seed-key exchange.
This monthly report analyzes the current state of the freight market based on critical insights from our SONAR platform. September’s session includes an overview of current freight market conditions and macroeconomic trends, along with a forward look at Q4. All insights are provided by FreightWaves’ Craig Fuller, Founder and CEO, and Zach Strickland, Head of […]
Ed Burns, CEO of Burns Logistics, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach and Project 61, to discuss the history of Burns Logistics and how that impacted his philosophy of sales through forming meaningful relationships.
On a recent episode of Loaded and Rolling, Matt Leffler, the Armchair Attorney, spoke about the explosion in nuclear verdicts impacting trucking.
In an industry that continues to be plagued by nuclear verdicts, carriers continue to face outsized risks surrounding litigation, safety initiatives and work culture.
Clearinghouse-II, the second phase of the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse regulation, is coming soon. Find out how to get ready now and how Foley is making it easier for DOT-regulated companies to follow the regulation.
With 60% of freight underinsured, stakeholders, shippers, carriers and brokers are in desperate need of a risk management solution, and Loadsure’s technology is at the forefront of 21st Century cargo insurance.
By leveraging Uber Freight’s TMS, Leaf Home was able to consolidate operations into a single system with automation, enabling high growth without increasing headcount.
Blue Cube develops new freezing technology, SeaCube makes major investments, and Green Giant expands the freezer aisle.
With his legacy assured, Daimler Truck Chair and CEO Martin Daum will retire as CEO on Sept. 30, making way for Karin Rådström.
A recent FTR Transportation Intelligence conference highlighted continued poor freight market conditions that are forcing fleets to do more with less.
Project 61 founder Jeremy Reymer shares the importance of creating awareness about low trucker life expectancy, and educating all stakeholders in the industry in order to alter that trajectory and help drivers live healthier, longer lives.
Carriers are operating in an environment where every new driver hire could result in a productive driver tenure or a multimillion-dollar negligence lawsuit.
As one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, the commercial transportation industry plays a major role in helping to create a lower carbon intensity future.
In this edition: UPS makes some acquisitions, Thermo King introduces a new reefer battery unit, and White Castle gives customers what they crave.
The lanes are getting longer for autonomous trucks and the promise of greater profitability is predicted to follow.
Dave Powell, professional CDL truck driver with Usher Transport, and 2024 National Tank Truck Carriers’ Driver of the Year, shares his perspective from behind the wheel. Powell reflects on the importance of drivers being intentional about their health, as well as being a strong ambassador for the industry in order to improve trucking’s image and attract a younger workforce.
ATRI’s recently released study on the costs and impacts of driver detention found detention times exceeded four hours in 4.9% of stops.
With fraud on the rise, verifying carriers has become one of the top ways shippers can fight fraud on the front lines.
In this edition: Maersk Container Industries has a new triple-refrigerant solution, Pharma air cargo gets an upgrade, and a friendly face in the frozen aisle gets a facelift.
ChargePoint cuts 200-plus jobs in second downsizing of 2024 after tough second quarter earnings report,
On a recent episode of Truck Tech, Alan Adler interviewed industry leaders featuring insights from Cummins, Kenworth and Hexagon Agility spearheading the transition to renewable natural gas (RNG) for heavy-duty fleets.
James Winfrey, vice president of partnerships and alliances with Leoforce, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach, to discuss advancements in recruiting technology in the trucking space, highlighting some of the best use cases for leveraging AI to allow for a better applicant experience and outcome.
A recent ATA Driver Compensation Study shows median truckload driver salaries are up 10% in two years despite the poor freight market.
Knowing the signs of a potential market flip is half the battle in preparing for the future.
Despite the ongoing surge of technological advances throughout the logistics industry, many companies working in the space still find themselves bogged down by inefficiencies.
Industry leaders are finally starting to feel better about the state of the market. That optimism could be a crucial part of actually arriving at a better future.
Carriers with best-in-class safety programs enjoy the most competitive insurance rates while simultaneously protecting driver well-being and making positive changes in the industry as a whole.
In this edition: Lineage crosses 100 patents, Polar King Mobile develops new portable cold storage solutions and a new pack to package frozen food.
Rail’s lower shipping costs and reduced carbon emissions often come at the expense of reliability and service. CSX is committed to changing that.
Driverless truck developers are looking to third-party validators to back their safety claims.
Leah Shaver, president and CEO of The National Transportation Institute and regular guest host of Taking the Hire Road, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach, to discuss the importance of leveraging data to make better business decisions.
In this edition: CDL training programs get grants, autonomous trucking faces a setback and Motive releases its August economic study.
While repairs for accidents grow costlier every year, fleets running Ex-Guard have seen as much as an 80% decrease in towable accidents.
In today’s volatile economy, it is vital to choose a factoring partner that can offer the financial support and expertise needed to navigate the complexities of Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
In this edition: The cold chain dodged a rail lockout bullet in Canada, heart transplant transportation gets a boost and Chick-fil-A expands.
As electrification and infrastructure startups mature, banks get interested in lending money to help the best of them grow.
Brent Dorfman of DriverReach highlights how a modern platform can streamline recruiting and compliance processes, which in turn frees up resources for more growth and development.
A recent survey by the National Private Truck Council highlighted the growth of private fleets in size, volume and freight value.
Due to shrinking margins and elevated carrier costs, brokers are using freight factoring services to maintain steady income. Bharath Krishnamoorthy, co-founder and CEO at Denim, discussed the ways Denim can help brokers manage their loads, payments and collections.
Scanbot SDK highlights customer success stories demonstrating the effectiveness of its software development kit in freight and trucking.
With fuel cell trucks on the road, Nikola is changing the game, but will it be enough to survive?
Justin Clarke, founder and CEO of driver staffing firm F|Staff, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares how he has disrupted the traditional driver staffing business model by leveraging technology to enable a better experience for matching drivers with fleets.
Crete Carrier highlighted positive trends in holiday and retail demand as customers stage shipments for Halloween and Christmas.
With brand new drivers, carriers have the advantage of training them from the ground up.
In this edition: Americold quarterly earnings, South Jersey gets a new warehouse and frozen pasta finds a new home.
As carriers continue to be hit with nuclear verdicts, it is more important than ever for industry leaders to invest in safety.
A name change to drop the word diesel from its title may have been the politically correct move. But diesel is not going anywhere.
Rigorous driver hiring standards are proving to be more than just a safety measure — they’re a strategic tool for managing insurance costs.
Staying on top of routine vehicle maintenance is crucial for fleets aiming to improve their overall safety profile and reduce their financial risk exposure.
Mark Colson, president and CEO of the Alabama Trucking Association, discusses the importance of training and professional development as well as legislative support for the trucking industry.
J.B. Hunt announced the completion of 50,000 autonomous long-haul trucking miles in a collaboration with autonomous trucking company Kodiak Robotics and Bridgestone Americas.
In this edition: The moon becomes a cold storage warehouse, vaccines transported outside the cold chain and Pig Sooie chicken nuggets hit the freezer.
Electrification startup Synop is carving a niche for itself focused on help electric fleets return electricity to the grid and get paid for it.
Hope Zvara, founder and CEO of Mother Trucker Yoga, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares her passion for driver health and wellness, why companies should invest in their drivers’ well-being, and what drivers can do on a daily basis in order to see real improvement and change over time.
Werner’s Q2 earnings saw worsening financial conditions but improving freight market conditions and signs of capacity tightening.
Thin margins and unpredictable risks are the norm, and trucking companies are increasingly turning to captive insurance plans to address those challenges.
In this edition: The Inbound Logistics annual survey results have been released, and Werner celebrates 25 years in Mexico.
Norfolk Southern highlights ways it’s creating sustainable growth through investments in people and technology.
One of Tenstreet’s newest solutions, Pulse+, uses generative AI to make communication more efficient and strengthen human connections.
Kodiak Robotics is delaying commercial on-highway driverless trucks to focus on autonomy in the Permian Basin.
Lytx highlights fleet safety trends and outlines ways fleets can improve their safety and culture through data, reporting and driver coaching.
As she prepared to take ownership of Veriha Trucking, Karen Smerchek took advantage of the networking and real-world experience of her colleagues in the Truckload Carriers Association to properly plan her career trajectory, and now she wants to give back to that same community.
Heartland Express’ Q2 earnings saw a net loss of $3.5 million as it works to improve its operating ratio and profitability
In this edition: Breaking down the most recent Armstrong & Associates study and the FMCSA hits a snag.
Conversations about turnover and retention often hinge heavily on pay, but that is only part of the story.
James Taylor will take his second run at leading a commercial electric truck company as the new CEO of Bollinger Motors.
Fastmore Logistics highlights its proven track record of picking the right carrier and using technology, people and processes to deliver service and security.
Reliance Partners’ Modernization of Cross Border Trade event Aug. 6 will spotlight ways to improve cross-border operations through collaboration and relationships.
The Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot (SDAP) Program helps drivers under 21 gain experience in trucking, helps carriers fill seats and helps the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration gather safety and feasibility data on lowering the age requirements for truck drivers in interstate commerce.
Recent data by Motive suggests the freight recession is closer to an end as more robust June restocking spurs higher July retail sales.
In this edition: Ransom freight is on the rise and TQL has a victory in court.
The manager of business development for the transportation team at Geotab, Emily Williams, opened up to Jeremy Reymer about the importance of representation and leadership for women in transportation, driver health and Geotab’s efforts to drive positive change in trucking.
Hyzon is focusing its fuel cell efforts in North America, cutting operations in Europe and Australia as it seeks to survive.
