WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

What The Truck?!? episode 60 What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. Weekly Market Update: Shippers return to their old ways of detention as carrier compliance increases Radio Recap: guests discuss actionable data on show 4 And then on to the other big headlines of the week: BLS cites lack of pay – not drivers – as cause for driver shortage ATA asserts government driver shortage study gets it wrong Soft CVTI guidance sparks truckload selloff FedEx earnings depressed by slowing global economy and trade fears Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? California clean tech coalition endorses “transforming trucking” legislative package Orca AI is helping ships navigate safely in congested waters Experts react on AAR's request for cost-benefit analysis in STB proceedings Federal Reserve says no rate hikes, 2.1% GDP growth in 2019 Supreme Court declines to review California case with possible driver classification impact TuSimple adds night vision to the mix Court dismisses carrier lawsuit against Rhode Island truck tolling Truck trailer orders down again in February, but analysts predict another record year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. Weekly Market Update: Weekly Market Update: Freight volumes move the opposite direction of the clocks And then on to the other big headlines of the week: Grimaldi ship sinks in Bay of Biscay U.S. airlines, Boeing ground all 737 MAX aircraft after FAA reversal FEMA contractor Lipsey Logistics CEO arrested for cocaine distribution that includes kids FedEx doesn't consider Amazon a competitor? SEC filings beg to differ Finally, the freight duo plays a round of Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? Will they finally get them all in under two minutes? FMCSA chief Martinez’s reception at TCA marks improved relationship between regulators and industry. Big Deal or Little Deal? Trump budget plan boosts funding for major freight projects. Big Deal or Little Deal? Wagers, XPO’s COO, leaves company after position is eliminated. Big Deal or Little Deal? Freight rates from/to China slide down the slippery slope. Big Deal or Little Deal? Oil major BP announces new low-sulfur fuel. Big Deal or Little Deal? Hydrogen, not batteries, seen as the fuel for carbon-free trucking in the long run. Big Deal or Little Deal? LNG market ignites Jones Act debate on Capitol Hill. Big Deal or Little Deal? Bumble Bee Foods is tracking seafood across global supply chains through blockchain. Big Deal or Little Deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On our bonus episode coverage we deep dive into autonomous technology and driver retention and turnover, especially from the perspective of small and mid-size carriers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? This week Chad and JP are joined by FreightWaves' Chief Data Scientist, Daniel Pickett. Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. First, they bring you the Weekly Market Update: Weekly Market Update: March volumes arrive on schedule, capacity remains loose Brokers say ample capacity readily absorbing contracted volume uptick FreightWaves releases Vnomics miles per gallon index in SONAR Radio Recap: quotables from FreightWaves' second show And then on to the other big headlines of the week: Teamster locals' `no' votes throw wrench into UPS' contract implementation Cost blowouts cause profits to plunge at CMA CGM Regulatory hurdles threaten to slow blockchain development in the U.S. Harris Williams bankers explain why 3PL M&A will stay hot in 2019 Finally, they play another round of Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? and try desperately to make the two-minute cut. Maersk's CEO touts ease of booking ocean freight, putting freight forwarders on notice Big Deal or Little Deal? REIT Colony Capital expands industrial portfolio in $1.1 billion deal Big Deal or Little Deal? Warning UPS about excessive capex and buybacks, Moody’s downgrades outlook to negative Big Deal or Little Deal? Gates, a16z invest in KoBold Metals, AI startup hunting ethical cobalt Big Deal or Little Deal? Regulators make it easier to upgrade commercial drivers licenses Big Deal or Little Deal? UPS creates executive role to promote diversity, women in business Big Deal or Little Deal? New logistics center to benefit Alaska air cargo transfer program Big Deal or Little Deal? U.S. and China near deal, but it may not solve global trade problems Big Deal or Little Deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. First, Chad and Zach hit you with the weekly market update: Spot market drives carrier revenues higher in 2018 Freight brokers say capacity loose, markets stable Then, they're on to some other headlines of the week: FreightWaves secures $20 million in Series B funding from corporate and strategic investors Breaking: SEC wants Elon Musk held in contempt FedEx to roll out delivery robot capable of 8-mile round-trip trek Finally, the freight thugs play a game of big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? Will they (finally) cover the eight headlines in under two minutes? Hacked drones an increasing concern as government seeks to ease restrictions Big Deal or Little Deal? China-U.S. tensions hurt confidence and re-route APAC supply chains Big Deal or Little Deal? An end in sight for tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum Big Deal or Little Deal? ShipChain and Scanlog partner over blockchain-based track-and-trace platform Big Deal or Little Deal? Radio Recap: FreightWaves inaugural broadcast from Radio City Big Deal or Little Deal? TravelCenters of America halved operating loss in fourth quarter Big Deal or Little Deal? Coalition pushes for young driver training to expand workforce Big Deal or Little Deal? Ag shippers seek funding action for stressed out transportation system Big Deal or Little Deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? First, we begin with out weekly Market Update: Weekly Market Update: Volumes slide under previous year values as spring approaches Trucking Freight Futures Atlanta: attendees ask about volatility, small players and liquidity And then on to the other big headlines of the week: Why Chicago brokers call contract rates ‘paper rates’ Could one job change be at the heart of Amazon’s $600 million decision to yank XPO business? Walmart earnings give Amazon a run for its money Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? Trucks ready to fight Connecticut’s new tolling plan Big deal or Little deal? “Shattering blow” – Honda to announce Swindon plant closure Railroads look to PTC to shake out more capacity Big deal or Little deal? Roadrunner's rights offering leaves Elliott Management owning 90% of the company Big deal or Little deal? China may be first in large-scale autonomous vehicle adoption Big deal or Little deal? End of Airbus A380 production draws jeers, not tears from air cargo community Big deal or Little deal? FreightWaves LIVE: U.S. Xpress launches driver development program Big deal or Little deal? Container ports singled out in federal spending bill Big deal or Little deal? Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. We are visited by two special guests for this week’s episode: Zach Strickland and making his “inaugural debut” Michael Crosby. Weekly Market Update: What is happening from a carrier’s perspective, and what is happening from a shipper’s perspective? We’ve got the yen and the yang. Futures: And as a matter of fact, it’s these two different points of view that make for a trucking freight futures market: Houston and Dallas. And then we discuss the middle men: Barry Bannister, Stifel's prophet of doom Key takeaways from Stifel’s private equity and venture capital panel And then on to the other big headlines of the week: LTL carrier New England Motor Freight to shut down after filing for bankruptcy protection Self-driving truck startup TuSimple raises $95 million, breaks “unicorn” barrier Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? Chad asks Zach Norfolk Southern lays tracks for cost cuts, service improvements with 2021 strategic plan J.P. Morgan Executive Director to lead Trucking Freight Futures for FreightWaves Maersk begins inland water services across river Ganges in India Expanding customs brokerage business is a global initiative says Maersk Zach asks Chad Franchising your mailbox might put the USPS out of business Truck stop owners feeling the high-tech heat Oregon aims to create an export market for marijuana Meal and rest break fight continues as California, Teamsters ask 9th Circuit Court to overturn FMCSA decision Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. Zach Strickland and Ashley Coker join Chad Prevost to discuss the weekly market playbook: Weekly Market Update: Has the freight market bottomed? ECHO beats earnings on managed transportation growth Old Dominion beats Q4 earnings estimates, keeps OR below 80 mark Saia's earnings are solid; Schneider gets an uplift from Merrill Lynch USA Truck continues the trend: another strong quarter, improvement in OR, a jump in the stock price And then on to the other big headlines of the week: Why trucking freight futures now? Convoy eliminates human intervention in load-matching Finally, Chad and Zach play Big Deal, Little Deal (what’s the deal with you)? An Australian first — Port of Melbourne breaks three million TEU mark Big deal or Little deal? Logistics Property to develop distribution center on Chicago’s southwest side Big deal or Little deal? Impact of Tesla’s Maxwell Technologies acquisition uncertain on existing Maxwell fleet business Big deal or Little deal? FourKites raises $50 million in Series C financing Big deal or Little deal? Autonomous trucks will save carriers money and improve driver livelihoods Big deal or Little deal? January truck orders fall; cancellations start rising Big deal or Little deal? WorkHound reduces driver turnover by giving fleets actionable insights based on driver concerns Big deal or Little deal? White House help on ELD exemptions for small-business truckers sought Big deal or Little deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. The dynamic freight duo discuss the weekly market playbook: Weekly Market Update: Volumes recover as end of month nears; Polar vortex heats up Chicago And then on to the other big headlines of the week: Knight Swift's margins improve across the board with higher ORs reported C. H. Robinson beats Street consensus on earnings growth by double digits Truckload stocks outperforming S&P 500 so far in 2019 New coalition seeks repeal of federal excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers Arbitration isn't dead after New Prime, law firm says, but the states will be the battleground Truckers could be focus of vehicle-mIles traveled tax proposals – lawmaker Finally, JP talks to Scott Cousins, CTO of Redwood Logistics, for 5 Good Minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The dynamic freight duo are joined by guest star, Zach Strickland, as they discuss the weekly market playbook: Weekly Market Update: Largest single day drop in freight volume since Spring of 2018 The Permian Basin’s demand for crude oil tanker trucks could quadruple in Q2 Shippers have the upper hand in 2019. Here's what that means: And then on to the other earnings headlines of the week: Covenant beats analyst projections and posts record Q4 revenues Heartland Express achieves remarkable OR improvement in the fourth quarter Canadian Pacific wows 'em with a sub-57% operating ratio Will Amazon cut the accessorial ties binding parcel shippers? Unpaid Coast Guard workforce slows maritime business Finally, Chad and JP try to break a record with Big Deal, Little Deal? Will they get it done? Proposed Chinese grain buy could boost prices, railroad volumes ‘Stay out of the sand traps’ -- brokers navigate tricky bid season Prologis injects some cautious prudence amid strong 2018 results For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index posts best year since 1998 Days of free money are over for inventory-carrying, but it’s not time to declare armageddon Shipping innovation is moving faster than regulation Hours of Service rule victim of government shutdown Redwood Logistics gains foothold in Southeast with LTX Solutions acquisition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices