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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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Jul 25, 2023 • 14min
Round Table - Should brokers be held liable for carrier accidents?
Brandon Wiseman - CEO - TruckSafe - Greenfield, IN
Matt Leffler - The Armchair Attorney - Chicago, IL
Bill Priestley - Producer - FreightWaves NOW
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Jul 25, 2023 • 8min
Research Corner - Early thoughts on Q3 Freight Sentiment Indexes
Tony Mulvey - Senior Analyst - FreightWaves
Joe Antoshak - Senior Editorial Researcher - FreightWaves
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Jul 25, 2023 • 10min
Cardboard Box use drops severely in the second quarter
Adam Josephson - Chief Vertical Officer - FW - Baltimore, MD
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/us-box-shipments-remain-historically-weak-in-q2
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Jul 25, 2023 • 5min
Carrier Update - Dry van and reefer contracted rates fight back
Donny Gilbert - Director of Customer Solutions - FreightWaves
Tony Mulvey - Senior Analyst - FreightWaves
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Jul 25, 2023 • 9min
Dealing with the causes and effects of extended detention
Mary O’Connell - Check Call Community Host - FreightWaves - St. Louis, MO
What recent trends or patterns have you observed in detention times within the transportation industry?
How have these trends evolved over time?
What factors contribute to longer detention times for carriers?
Are there any common challenges or issues that tend to arise?
How do you identify problematic shippers or customers who tend to cause delays or waste carrier's time through extended detention?
What steps or measures do you recommend to mitigate the impact of time-wasting shippers?
How can carriers effectively communicate with these shippers to address the issue and improve overall efficiency?
How important is it for carriers to have access to data and insights on detention times and the performance of shippers in terms of time management?
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Jul 25, 2023 • 6min
Carrier Update - Headhaul Index Map - Run to the blue...
Donny Gilbert - Director of Customer Solutions - FreightWaves
Tony Mulvey - Senior Analyst - FreightWaves
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Jul 25, 2023 • 9min
Nikola truck ignites, suggesting previous fire wasn’t arson
Alan Adler - Midwest Bureau Chief - FW - Nunica, MI
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fire-damaged-nikola-electric-truck-reignites-will-a-recall-follow
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Jul 25, 2023 • 5min
Carrier Update - Dry van volumes have increased in July
Donny Gilbert - Director of Customer Solutions - FreightWaves
Tony Mulvey - Senior Analyst - FreightWaves
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Jul 25, 2023 • 8min
Top Story - FedEx pilots reject latest labor proposal; UPS pilots will strike with teamsters if no UPS deal Aug 1
Eric Kulisch - Air Cargo Editor - FW - Vancouver, WA
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fedex-pilots-reject-new-labor-deal
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/lax-airport-picks-developer-for-transformational-cargo-project
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Jul 24, 2023 • 6min
Carrier Update - Lanes of the Day
Donny Gilbert - Director of Customer Solutions - FreightWaves
Tony Mulvey - Senior Analyst - FreightWaves
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