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FreightWaves
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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Feb 8, 2023 • 9min
New locomotive engine being built in Oak Ridge, TN
What’s going on with this thing?
Timetable for testing, release?
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Feb 7, 2023 • 5min
4th Carrier Update 02/07/2023
How rising fuel costs impact carriers differently by size
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Feb 7, 2023 • 12min
Linking trucking and maritime shipping
Thomas Wasson - Enterprise Trucking Expert, FreightWaves - Chattanooga, TN
Lauren Beagen - The Maritime Professor - CEO, Squall Strategies - Boston, MA
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Feb 7, 2023 • 8min
A look at Landstar and CH Robinson earnings
Tony Mulvey and Joe Antoshak
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Feb 7, 2023 • 10min
3 big events coming up for WIT
Our truck-giveaway, the driver of the year announcement and the Influential Woman of the Year announcement to occur at TIA.
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Feb 7, 2023 • 4min
3rd Carrier Update 02/07/2023
Impacts of falling spot rates and implications for contract rates
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Feb 7, 2023 • 9min
How small business can grow through 3PLs and Talking Non-Competes
Topic: How small business can grow through 3PLs
What are the benefits of outsourcing logistics operations for small companies?
How can outsourcing logistics help small companies increase their competitiveness?
Can outsourcing logistics operations lead to cost savings for small companies?
How does outsourcing logistics operations help small companies reduce their risk?
Can outsourcing logistics operations help small companies to better manage their resources?
In what ways can outsourcing logistics operations help small companies to improve their customer service?
Topic: Talking Non-Competes
What do you see as the future for non competes the FTC rules that are taking comments right now are at 5,300 comments and could potentially ban them. Do you see that being successful, or likely to get stuck in legislation and court cases?
Can you describe your experience, personally with noncompete agreements? Have you ever been trapped by one, or been free to leave at will?
How do you balance an employer's need for protection through a noncompete agreement with an employee's right to work in their chosen field?
How do you stay current on changes to the law regarding noncompete agreements?
How many prospective employees have lost as a result of their noncompete
How do you advise freight brokerages on balancing their need for protection through a noncompete agreement with the need to attract and retain top talent in the industry?
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Feb 7, 2023 • 5min
2nd Carrier Update 02/07/2022
How outbound tender rejection levels impact you
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Feb 7, 2023 • 8min
Two former Celadon executives settle with SEC
Was this just a case of two people looking to defraud the government through the end of Celedon?
Can you set the timeline for us in terms of what happened as Celedon filed for bankruptcy to this latest settlement?
This is also in connection with a DOJ case against the two men as well?
So what is the status of the remnants of Celedon - does money need to go back to creditors/suppliers or is it finished?
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Feb 7, 2023 • 4min
1st Carrier Update 02/07/2023
Three points you need to know now
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