The crunch for any type of capacity is still putting pressure on markets across the country, with no end in sight, Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland help break down why it is continuing. On this episode of Freightonomics, they welcome…
OneRail has expanded its final-mile delivery offerings to include an additional 1 million couriers as part of its Logistics Partner Network. OneRail coordinates rate shopping and the execution of shipments across all final-mile shipping modes, completely automating dispatch and tracking.…
The monthly employment report for the truck transportation sector is a tale of two markets. Seasonally adjusted figures reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed a drop in employment between April and May. This occurred even as virtually every…
This week, we’re looking at the meaning of electric trucks delivering groceries, autonomous trucks delivering watermelons and other “firsts” trying to make the case for advanced transportation technologies. And a sort of contrarian view on both. Proving their mettle Individually,…
Truck transportation jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis fell in May from April, another sign that despite higher pay and a bevy of incentives like signing bonuses, getting drivers into the seats remains a challenge. The decline in seasonally adjusted…
Many FreightWaves analysts and industry leaders are calling for a very strong produce season. Harvesting season typically spurs the elevated demand for refrigerated trailers this time of year, alongside the uptick in bottled drink consumption as Americans begin spending more…
In the last few weeks, there have been surveys that suggest that rideshare drivers and other independent contractors would rather have full-time employment – except for those who don’t. The employment status of these workers has been much debated and…
Every Friday, FreightWaves takes a look back at the week in social media, highlighting trucking, transportation and weather. This week features lingering snow in southern Alaska, a crane collapse at a Taiwan port and a tractor-trailer decked out for Memorial…
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It’s no secret that marketing has evolved over the past couple of years, but how can it play a bigger role on the revenue side of the business? On this episode of Cyberly, Blythe Brumleve is breaking down some of…
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