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Decreasing deadheading in trucking: how carriers are turning to data to maximize assets

FreightWaves SONAR

And there remain significant problems within the industry. One of the biggest challenges facing the industry right now is deadheading. Waste matters in the shipping industry because every instance leads to higher freight costs. Of course, carriers want their transportation networks to be as profitable as possible.

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Truck fleet management: How are my trucks performing in the market?

FreightWaves SONAR

By using strong management and analysis processes, supply chains can maximize value and stay competitive. A clear vision for how the market and the fleet can work in unison is at the heart of fleet management within the trucking industry. Streamline data capture and analysis. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Near-real-time data-driven route optimization best practices

FreightWaves SONAR

Data represents an integral part of daily life for most people, and it is no different within the transportation industry. Predictive data analysis allows managers to tweak and adjust route optimization and shipping protocols to accommodate market demands. Request your demos below. Request a SONAR Demo.

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How Freight Management Analytics Simplify Logistics

FreightWaves SONAR

Relying solely on manual shipping data analysis continues to yield poor results. Outdated analysis and management methods are becoming increasingly more difficult amid lockdowns, supply shortages, and increased consumer demands. And the current predictions for the industry have only made these shortcomings more obvious.

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5 data prerequisites for carrier predictive freight rating in logistics

FreightWaves SONAR

Control over trucking freight rating remains a blip for many carriers, particularly owner-operators and those trying to manage the chaos of a pandemic-stressed industry. Now, the industry is changing yet again. Initial demand on the industry will likely generate a stronger ROI for trucking carriers through higher trucking spot rates.

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5 more truckload shipping strategies for enterprise shippers

FreightWaves SONAR

The effects of the disruptions over the past year have likely forever changed the industry, requiring shippers to scale and evolve operations radically seemingly overnight. With all the pressure for more and faster service among shippers, dropshipping has seen a renewed focus within the industry. It’s that simple.

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Why asset-based carriers are using freight tech to recruit truck drivers

FreightWaves SONAR

It is considerably more important to find talent quickly to fill the ever-growing needs of the freight and shipping industry. The industry is growing and will only continue to suffer from finite trucking capacity. Driver retention is a growing issue as the industry expands. Request a SONAR Demo.