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Welcome back to #WithSONAR! In this episode, we’re walking through the latest enhancements to Batch Rate Intelligence—now upgraded from a simple bulk lane rate lookup tool into a full RFP pricing analysis workspace. With these new enhancements, teams can analyze bids faster, identify margin risk, monitor lane volatility, and make more informed pricing decisions before submitting to customers. 📊 B...

Welcome back to WithSONAR! In this episode, we’re diving into SONAR’s latest SITREP - an LTL Analysis and exploring the datasets available within the platform to help monitor pricing trends, shipping patterns, and current LTL market conditions. This report breaks down: Current LTL market conditions and pricing trends How rising diesel costs and fuel surcharges are impacting the market The role of...

Welcome back to WithSONAR! In this episode, we’re walking through the latest enhancements to Key Market Insights—making it easier than ever to monitor the markets and modes that matter most to your business. Inside the dashboard, you can: Filter by Van or Reefer and search for specific freight markets Save your most-used markets for quick access Monitor tender rejections and spot market conditions...

Welcome back to WithSONAR! In this episode, we’re walking through the new Carrier Safety Dashboard—a centralized view of FMCSA crash, carrier, and inspection data designed to help you better understand safety trends and operational risk across the transportation market. You can access the Carrier Safety Dashboard Here: https://sonar.surf/fmcsa-dashboard Inside the dashboard, you’ll be able to: Mon...

Are you navigating your supply chain without a compass? In this episode, Julie Van De Kamp (Chief Marketing and Operations Officer at SONAR) sits down with Stephen Husk (Director of Data Services at e2open) to discuss how their powerful partnership is changing the game for logistics professionals. Freight market volatility can make it incredibly difficult to know if your transportation strategies...

Welcome back to WithSONAR! In this episode, we’re introducing SONAR Situation Reports (SITREPS)—a new way to break down what’s happening across freight markets and, more importantly, why it matters. Inside SITREPS, you can: Get a quick overview of current market situations and key takeaways Explore a library of reports covering major freight disruptions and trends Dive into SONAR datasets and real...

Welcome back to #WithSONAR! In this episode, we’re walking through the new Monthly Market Update Dashboard—now available directly within SONAR. This brings the same trusted, customer-favorite report into an easily accessible dashboard. The Monthly Market Update covers everything from economic trends and macro conditions to truckload, intermodal, and maritime markets, giving you a complete view of...

Welcome back to WithSONAR! In this episode we’re diving into our newest Directional Datasets—designed to help you quickly identify freight market pressure, capacity shifts, and cost trends across all markets. Save these to your 'My Dashboards' here: https://sonar.surf/sharepage/672eb6e2-d016-4bac-a341-54dd99be341a Weighted Rejection Index (WRI): Identify tightening vs. easing markets based on reje...

Welcome back to #WithSONAR! In this episode we're walking through the SONAR Excel Add-In, a powerful tool that lets you pull SONAR data directly into your spreadsheets to enhance pricing models, automate reporting, and streamline decision-making. No IT support needed — just download, log in, and start building. What you’ll learn: 📊 Pull SONAR data directly into Excel Access rates, capacity, volum...

Welcome back to #WithSONAR! In this episode we're walking through our new Geopolitical Alerts, designed to give leadership teams immediate visibility into emerging global risks and their downstream freight implications. Available directly inside the Executive Dashboard, Geopolitical Alerts provide: A concise summary of developing global events Clear directional implications for freight markets Dir...

Welcome back to WithSONAR! In this episode we're breaking down the key freight market indicators you should be watching to confidently back your pricing and bid decisions. SONAR Page: https://sonar.surf/sharepage/351f3340-e6d7-4f2c-a4a0-aa086ed14c0f As we move deeper into bid season, understanding both demand and capacity signals is critical. In this webinar, we cover: 📦 IOTI (Import Ocean TEU In...

Welcome back to WithSONAR! In this episode we’re diving into Supply Chain Intelligence (SCI)—our shipper-focused network analysis tool designed to help you cut costs, reduce risk, and gain more control over your transportation network. What you’ll learn in this episode: Where to find SCI in SONAR and how to get access A walkthrough of the Summary View with spend, market comparison, risk, and oppor...

Welcome back to #WithSONAR! This week, we’re shifting to Critical Events and showing how you can track real-time weather disruptions directly within SONAR—while you’re already analyzing rates and market conditions. In this session, we’ll walk through SONAR’s weather intelligence tools, powered by our partnerships with WeatherOptics and Everstream, and how they help you proactively manage risk duri...

Welcome back to #WithSONAR! This week, we’re diving into Batch Rate Intelligence, SONAR’s multi-lane pricing tool designed to support short-term pricing decisions and RFP strategy with downloadable, market-aligned rate intelligence. In this session, you’ll learn how to: -Access Batch Rate Intelligence within SONAR applications -Upload lanes using the downloadable template or work directly in the U...

Welcome back to WithSONAR! This week, we’re highlighting SONAR’s new Truckload Datasets—an enhancement to the same tender data you already know and trust. In this session, we’ll walk through the four new dataset categories: Volumes (STVI): Expanded market, trailer type, and length-of-haul intelligence—still indexed to 10k from 4/1/2019, but with far greater depth than legacy OTVI Rejections (STRI)...

Welcome back to #WithSONAR! This week, we’re diving into Custom Dashboards and showing you how to tailor SONAR pages specifically to your network. In this session, you’ll learn how to: • Access and share custom dashboards in SONAR • Create dashboards from scratch or use the Dashboard Wizard • Build and customize Chart Widgets to analyze volume, capacity, seasonality, and market trends • Drill data...

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Hunter Carroll will discuss how and why the freight and logistics markets predict early economic activity. Additionally, we will look at the Red Sea conflict and the impact is is having on shipping as it continues to escalate. Follow the #WithSONAR Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey discuss the 2023 freight market and where demand and capacity are taking us in 2024. We will also be joined by trucking insurance experts, Brent Allred and Howard Summers from Higginbotham to teach you everything you need to know about truck insurance. Follow the #WithSONAR Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choi...

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey will discuss the rising rates in late Q4 and what is likely to continue vs. not continue in Q1. Follow the #WithSONAR Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey discuss the demand drop after Thanksgiving and what its impact on rates will be as we had into the end of the year for both trucking and intermodal. Follow the #WithSONAR Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On todays episode of #WithSONAR Luke Falasca and Kyle Taylor will discuss reshoring and near shoring of US goods and how it will impact the US freight market. We will be joined by VP of Transportation at Kenco, Dave Keisling to give us his thoughts on the matter. Follow the #WithSONAR Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todays episode of #WithSONAR will feature the VP of Transportation of SRS Distribution, Ben Richey as we look at carriers exiting the market with limited demand. Follow the #WithSONAR Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey discuss the rise in intermodal volume and the dip in truckload volume. What does this mean for truckload rates and intermodal rates? Follow the #WithSONAR Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey will dive into the Logistics Managers Index to understand why the logistics industry is actually growing while trucking rates are hitting new lows. Follow the #WithSONAR Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Hunter Carroll will dive into JB Hunts Q3 Earnings report and look at why they had a 30% drop in profit and an 18% decline in revenue. Additionally, we will look at why peak season appears to be nothing to write home about in the freight markets this year. Follow the #WithSONAR Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...