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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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Apr 7, 2023 • 8min
Getting small loads where they need to go
Mary O’Connell - Running on Ice Community - St. Louis, MO
Expedite All and Reefer Van Network.
You guys have a new definition for STL that is in fact not the city of St. Louis. What is Small truckload and what are the most common applications of it?
How do you determine the best method for shipping small loads, and what factors do you consider?
How do you ensure that small loads are properly packaged and labeled for shipping?
What are some common challenges you face when shipping small loads, and how do you address them?
For the loads that are required to be kept at certain temperatures. How do you guys handle that in the sprinter vans?
What measures do you take to ensure the safety and security of small load shipments during transit?
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Apr 7, 2023 • 5min
2nd Carrier Update - 04/07/2023
Contract vs. Spot Rates
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Apr 7, 2023 • 8min
March employment number for transportation industry are in
John Kingston - Editor at Large - FreightWaves
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Apr 7, 2023 • 8min
More transportation startups find themselves in financial trouble
Alan Adler - Detroit Bureau Chief - FW
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Apr 7, 2023 • 5min
1st Carrier Update - 04/07/2023
Wholesale diesel prices continue to rise
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Apr 7, 2023 • 8min
Top Story - NHTSA gets clearer on braking rules for trucks
John Gallagher - Washington Correspondent - FreightWaves
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/nhtsa-truck-brake-rule-under-review-at-omb
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Apr 6, 2023 • 5min
4th Carrier Update - 04/06/2023
Lanes of the Day
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Apr 6, 2023 • 12min
Roundtable - Looking back a year after the call for a “trucking bloodbath
Tony Mulvey and Zach Strickland
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Apr 6, 2023 • 9min
On The Spot - Are imports into Mexico a positive for the cross-border markets?
Tony Mulvey and Donny Gilbert
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Apr 6, 2023 • 4min
3rd Carrier Update - 04/06/2023
Diesel fuel prices increase
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