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FreightWaves NOW is your daily source for the most impactful news in logistics. We break down the complex world of freight—covering trucking, rail, air, and ocean markets—to bring you actionable insights. Whether you are a carrier, shipper, or broker, we provide the data-driven context you need to navigate a volatile market.

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The future of ArcBest and non-compete enforcement 14.03.2023 11:48

Mary O'Connell- 3PL Expert - FreightWaves - St. Louis, MO What’s going on with ArcBest right now - there are rumblings that the Fort Smith Arkansas company has some interest. What would an ArcBest acquisition by TFI do for the Montreal-based company? I talked with some of the folks from ArcBest at F3 last November and this is a company that has made many acquisitions through the pandemic period -...

2nd Carrier Update - 03/14/2023 14.03.2023 5:27

Dry van freight volumes decline, pushing rejection rates down to 3.35% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Road To Innovation: The Importance of Building and Maintaining a High Functioning Software Development Team 14.03.2023 11:13

Peter Renschler - CEO - Metafora - Boulder, CO How do you think about building high-functioning software development teams? Hybrid software development teams combine in-house and outsourced talent for greater flexibility and efficiency. Businesses can scale up or down quickly based on market demands. Leverage the latest technologies and tools to enhance transportation and logistics operations. Hel...

1st Carrier Update - 03/14/2023 14.03.2023 5:36

Diesel fuel prices continue to fall, wholesale prices increase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

California appeals court says Prop 22 is legal 14.03.2023 10:49

John Kingston - Editor-At-Large - FreightWaves - Carle Place, NY What does this mean for truck drivers in California as well as trucking companies based in California? Is this just another step in the legal battle that will eventually end up at the Supreme Court? Where does this put AB5 with regards to trucking? When the AB5 decision came down, the impact was immediate, what is the immediate impac...

4th Carrier Update - 03/13/2023 13.03.2023 5:46

Lanes of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Effect of Ohio train derailment on state/federal regulations 13.03.2023 12:34

Loren Smith - President - Skyline Policy Risk Group - Manassas, VA Randy Mullett - Senior Advisor - Imaginnovate - Washington, DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SiriusXM Guests of the Week 13.03.2023 4:09

SiriusXM Radio Preview - Grace Sharkey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3rd Carrier Update - 03/13/2023 13.03.2023 5:51

Reefer contracted rates fall to $2.43 rpm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the future of cannabis as a CPG product? 13.03.2023 10:01

Mike Baudendistel - Head of Intermodal Solutions - FreightWaves - Dallas, TX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2nd Carrier Update - 03/13/2023 13.03.2023 5:57

Rejection rates decline in most of the Midwest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the state of rail? 13.03.2023 10:55

Harris Ligon - CEO - Telegraph - Chicago, IL Review of service + volume: continued declines in most carload, intermodal segments; some bright spots in construction and agriculture Update on the latest with rail service: remarkably flat for the past few weeks, with some bright spots in Dallas, Atlanta, and the Northeast Intermodal market conditions remain deflated due to extensive overstocking in 2...

1st Carrier Update - 03/13/2023 13.03.2023 5:27

Reefer rejection rates increase slowly to 4.11% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mexico Remains as U.S. Top Trading Partner 13.03.2023 10:51

Noi Mahoney - Borderlands Writer - FreightWaves - San Antonio - TX What are the numbers? CHART - Laredo is seeing a pretty dramatic increase in volumes - and it looks like 2023 is really starting to outpace 2022 at this time. What were the top imports and exports between the US and Mexico? There is also news about a new crossing at McAllen Texas - this is not very far from the Gulf of Mexico - wha...

4th Carrier Update - 03/10/2023 10.03.2023 4:41

Lanes of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roundtable - 03/10/2023 10.03.2023 11:21

2022 Q4 Earning Reports Recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why data sources matter for carrier identity 10.03.2023 9:12

Michael Caney - Chief Commercial Officer - Highway Why data sources matter for carrier identity and digital engagement Not just about data sources, but what they mean when you put them together Not just giving a person more to look at, the magic is in a product that does two things - produces insights and automates work based on those insights. example is conditional statements or challenges based...

Running an efficient network 10.03.2023 8:16

Mary O’Connell - Running on Ice Community - FreightWaves - St. Louis, MO In your opinion, what are the most important factors to consider when building a freight network, and how can these factors be optimized for maximum efficiency? How do you balance cost, speed, and sustainability when designing a freight network, and what technologies or practices can help achieve this balance? What role do da...

2nd Carrier Update - 03/10/2023 10.03.2023 4:59

Freight market trending sideways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Autonomous Shears Edition 10.03.2023 9:10

Alan Adler - Midwest Bureau Chief - FreightWaves - Nunica, MI I hear you broke a truck, how did this happen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1st Carrier Update - 03/10/2023 10.03.2023 5:05

Diesel prices restart their slow decline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February employment numbers are in 10.03.2023 8:38

John Kingston - Editor-At-Large - FreightWaves - Carle Place, NY What are the numbers? Why jumps out at you? Trends from previous months and from last year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4th Carrier Update - 03/09/2023 09.03.2023 5:27

Lanes of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roundtable - 03/09/2023 09.03.2023 12:35

The state of rail: disorganized, in disarray or in need of an overhaul? Tony Hatch - Founder ABH Consulting - New York, NY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The Spot - 03/09/2023 09.03.2023 7:51

A look at February’s LMI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices