Despite months of pay increases and the strongest freight market in recent memory, the number of jobs in the truck transportation sector fell in April according to one benchmark, though it rose by another measuring stick. The monthly employment report…
Over 95% of all railroad fatalities are caused by crossing collisions and pedestrian trespassers on railroad tracks, according to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Many of these collisions can be avoided by following the federal laws put in place by…
Severe thunderstorms Thunderstorms will pop up Friday in the Pacific Northwest, the Rockies, the Plains, the Ohio Valley and the mid-Atlantic. While some of these storms may produce heavy rain or gusty winds, most will be garden variety. However, storms…
The Daily Dash is a quick look at what’s happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, we highlight a top safety official stressing the need for seat-belt law enforcement, Yellow Corp.’s disappointment with its Q1 earnings and more. The…
Kodiak Robotics is one of several Silicon Valley autonomous trucking software developers. But it gets less attention than players that started earlier. It also lacks the fundraising and manufacturer partnerships that competitors have. TuSimple’s public trading debut, the reputational credit…
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Recruiting drivers is a problem and that has marketers planning to spend MORE on channels like social media and email. So why hasn’t the trucking industry started harnessing the power of its own drivers’ social media presence? On this episode…
It’s the final episode of Midday Market Update and Kaylee Nix and Michael Vincent are going out with a good one all about airfreight. MMU will be replaced with a new show, FreightWaves NOW, that airs every weekday at 9…
Cold storage facility operator Americold Realty Trust (NYSE: COLD) said manufacturers still aren’t producing food products at pre-COVID levels and recent production activity isn’t keeping pace with demand. Food producers’ inventory is “literally being eaten into,” said Fred Boehler, president…
The value of the global hydrogen aircraft market is anticipated to reach $27.68 billion in 2030 and jump up to $174.02 billion by 2040, Gediminas Žiemelis, chairman of the board of Avia Solutions Group, said in a release. With water…
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