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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 18, 2023 • 13min
Round Table - What to watch out for in the next 6 months
Andrew Lockwood - Senior Director, Managed Logistics - Suddath Global Logistics
Thomas Wasson - Enterprise Fleet Expert - FreightWaves
Bill Priestley - Producer - FreightWaves NOW
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Jul 18, 2023 • 8min
Research Corner - Diving into Yellow's labor woes
Thomas Wasson - Enterprise Fleet Expert - FreightWaves
Joe Antoshak - Senior Editorial Researcher - FreightWaves
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Jul 18, 2023 • 9min
Are laid off transportation employees staying in transportation?
Charlie Saffro - CEO - CS Consulting - Chicago, IL
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Jul 18, 2023 • 6min
Carrier Update - Which markets are diesel fuel prices changing in?
Donny Gilbert - Director of Customer Solutions - FreightWaves
Thomas Wasson - Enterprise Fleet Expert - FreightWaves
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Jul 18, 2023 • 9min
Using former athletes in brokerages
Mary O’Connell - Check Call Community Host - FreightWaves - St. Louis, MO
Something that i have always found interesting is how many former athletes are found in freight brokerages, from people who played in college or highschool. What specific traits do athletes possess that make them effective in the freight brokering industry?
How do you think the skills and qualities developed by athletes translate into success as freight brokers?
How can the discipline and work ethic commonly found in top athletes translate to the role of a freight broker?
Are there any particular challenges in the freight brokering field where an athlete's mindset or skill set can provide an advantage?
From your perspective, what sets athletes apart as potential candidates for freight broker positions compared to individuals from other backgrounds?
What tools have been the most successful for scaling operations
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Jul 18, 2023 • 6min
Carrier Update - Rejection rates in Savannah fall from 8% to 2%
Donny Gilbert - Director of Customer Solutions - FreightWaves
Thomas Wasson - Enterprise Fleet Expert - FreightWaves
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Jul 18, 2023 • 9min
Rail earning season could be more interesting than usual
Harris Ligon - CEO - Telegraph - Chicago, IL
Upcoming RR Earnings Season: I’m particularly interested to see the impact of pricing power and influence of added hiring costs on operating ratio
Relocation of TTX HQ from Chicago to Charlotte: Interesting shift away from a rail-centric city to an area without a clear geographic ‘railroad draw’ - what’s really at stake here?
Inventory De-Stocking: When should we expect to see inventories reach a point where forward orders will begin to outpace fulfillment directly from distribution centers?
Chassis shortages: Despite the lack of volume why is it so challenging to find a good, serviceable chassis in some markets?
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Jul 18, 2023 • 6min
Carrier Update - Dry van volumes up, Rejection rates down
Donny Gilbert - Director of Customer Solutions - FreightWaves
Tony Mulvey - Senior Analyst - FreightWaves
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Jul 18, 2023 • 10min
Top Story - Air cargo seeing price wars in a flatlining economy
Eric Kulisch - Air Cargo Editor - FreightWaves - Vancouver, WA
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/price-war-keeps-air-cargo-rates-below-natural-level
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Jul 17, 2023 • 6min
Carrier Update - Lanes of the Day
Donny Gilbert - Director of Customer Solutions - FreightWaves
Tony Mulvey - Senior Analyst - FreightWaves
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