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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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Research Corner 02/14/2023 14.02.2023 6:34

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Market conditions on the ground 14.02.2023 9:18

Phil Schmidbauer Sr. Director, Analytics & Solutions - ODW Logistics - Cincinnati, OH Warehouse space is starting to loosen, transportation rates are extremely low, truckload contract vs. spot rates are still far apart. For consumers, strategy could change based on today’s market conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3rd Carrier Update 02/14/2023 14.02.2023 3:53

Spot rates continue to fall as markets deteriorate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Technology challenges facing brokers in last-mile delivery 14.02.2023 9:35

Mary O'Connell- 3PL Expert - FreightWaves What are the most common technology challenges facing brokers in last mile delivery? What strategies can brokers use to close the gap between client expectations and last mile delivery services? How can brokers leverage existing technology to optimize last mile operations? Are there any new technologies that could improve the efficiency of last mile delive...

2nd Carrier Update 02/14/2023 14.02.2023 3:47

Van OTLT increases slightly to 2.69 days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diesel fuel drops another 9 cents in latest benchmark 14.02.2023 10:55

John Kingston - Editor-At-Large - FreightWaves Reason for optimism or just anticipation of another rise? How much concern is the spread being so great between wholesale and retail pricing? the FUELS.USA spread was $2.245 per gallon on Dec. 8, a level far more than the historic norm of $1 to $1.10 a gallon. How much of the volatility in the market is due to simple supply and demand and how much can...

1st Carrier Update 02/14/2023 14.02.2023 4:01

Van OTRI falls to 3.26% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trouble at the border with vaccine requirements 14.02.2023 11:01

How did the momentum for this push start? What is the mandate now and is it scheduled to go out of effect anytime soon? What are these companies looking to do - a full out ban or a graduated pull back? What is OOIDA’s position on this area? What has the vaccine mandate had on US/Mexico drivers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4th Carrier Update 02/13/2022 13.02.2023 5:33

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

How can we catch the bad guys? 13.02.2023 12:09

Matthew Leffler - The Armchair Attorney - Chicago, IL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does cheap beer influence the economy? 13.02.2023 8:59

Rachel Premack - Editorial Director - FreightWaves I’ll take the bait: How is cheap beer an economic indicator? Why beer? Why not something else? Break this down when it comes to higher priced products and bargain basement beer…. What does this say about the haves and have nots? What other industries take to this model as well that people should be looking at outside of the beer industry? Learn m...

3rd Carrier Update 02/13/2023 13.02.2023 4:30

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How are USDA regulations impacting school lunches? 13.02.2023 10:10

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

2nd Carrier Update 02/13/2023 13.02.2023 4:52

Reefer rejection rates hit record low Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1st Carrier Update 02/13/2023 13.02.2023 4:47

Diesel fuel prices continue to drop 1 cent per day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rail unions still trying to change the face of rail 13.02.2023 10:00

Let’s start with the Ohio derailment that happened last Friday - what has been the fallout from that from a union perspective? The call to ask for more safety measures seems to be a double edged sword in that the unions would like to see more oversight into safety but doesn’t want to see automation and technology replace jobs. What are they looking for here? Why do you think it was this derailmen...

How to deal with Temperature Controlled Freight for the first time 10.02.2023 11:42

Mary O’Connell - Running on Ice Community - FreightWaves Day one of temperature controlled freight. What are the top 3 things brokers need to know when starting to work with temperature controlled freight? What are the main factors that control temperature in a shipment and how do you teach brokers to accommodate those temperature fluctuations? What type of temperature controlled freight is the mo...

2nd Carrier Update 02/10/2023 10.02.2023 4:52

Run to the Blue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1st Carrier Update 02/10/2023 10.02.2023 4:55

Freight volumes hold above 10,000 index points Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Truck Tech: Expansion Everywhere Edition 10.02.2023 10:48

Alan Adler - Midwest Bureau Chief - FreightWaves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4th Carrier Update 02/09/2023 09.02.2023 4:44

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

On The Spot 02/09/2023 09.02.2023 8:57

Impacts of Lunar New Year on ocean volumes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Key Investment areas to improve your warehouse Safety program 09.02.2023 9:46

John will discuss ‘3 Key Investment Areas to Improve Warehouse Safety Program’ John, can you tell us about yourself and Kenco Group? Kenco is a top-ranked 3PL company in the United States. John will briefly discuss his role at Kenco. How have the last few years impacted warehouse safety for workers? The past several years introduced a bevy of unique safety challenges for warehouses. A combination...

3rd Carrier Update 02/09/2023 09.02.2023 4:20

Wholesale diesel fuel prices increase to $3.14 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cargo thefts, LMI Data and Class 8 orders 09.02.2023 9:53

Cargo thefts surge 15% in 2022 - states with most thefts CA / TX / FL - household goods and electronics most stolen - total value stolen in 2022 over $223 million - often theives follow trucks from DC's LMI January Data - still too much truck capacity - limited warehouse space in spite of some inventory movement - supply chains slowly getting back to business to replenish Class 8 orders see Jan ha...