FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 11, 2021

In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” the SONAR team showcases several truck driver indices full of transportation data to aid carriers in staying ahead of any potential truck driver shortage within SONAR, the freight forecasting platform from FreightWaves. Truck to Driver Ratio (TDRAT). Driver Turnover (%) (DRVTO).

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 28, 2020

When it comes to planning RFPs and figuring out which carrier partnerships to pursue, shipping managers need to be aware of the various trucking carriers with availability. The value of diverse trucking carriers. Each provider offers unique services, coverages and perks depending on the trucking contract and carrier type.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

Mapping the trucking market assists freight market participants with a flurry of benefits. Companies with access to accurate near-real-time data not only improve their operations; they also gain the ability to depict the current state of the trucking market. These accurate depictions of the market come from the tracking of data.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Load capacity limits play a crucial part in a supply chain network organization, logistics metrics management, and procurement in the shipping industry. Freight management parties need to understand why procurement falters without technology and how technology can boost sourcing across all industries. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 9, 2021

And in some industries, outdated data can have disastrous consequences. For instance, take the value added by more accurate data in the health industry. That’s the onus of electronic freight tender trucking data when compared to lagging submitted data that may take 7 to 14 days to come in. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

And there remain significant problems within the industry. Trucking capacity is tight, and deadheading is the precursor of even stricter capacity. One of the biggest challenges facing the industry right now is deadheading. The problem of deadheading in trucking. Think about it. And it’s essential to understand why. .

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” the SONAR team showcases several operational-focused indices to aid asset-lite and asset-based carriers build trucking KPIs that will inform decisions that yield higher profit margins for those who run a trucking business. OPRAT is segmented into dry van, reefer and flatbed carriers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Tracking the top key performance indicators for shipping industry success, or supply chain KPIs , means boiling them down the essence of these 10. And by looking at the markets with the highest rates, indicated by the share of the treemap and color intensity, it’s possible to prioritize truck schedules better. Wait times.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 8, 2021

The digital age has presented a wealth of opportunities for the over the road trucking market. As explained by Supply & Demand Chain Executive , “Digitization, software and giving shippers and carriers efficient tech tools are critical, as technology continues to modernize this industry. But what is the solution to lagging data?

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 20, 2021

FreightWaves’ Todd Maiden said it best in early December: “Several analysts have published transportation outlook reports for 2021 that are calling for continued strength in the trucking markets. Request a SONAR Demo. Pricing uncertainty in the first half of 2021. Fill out the Form Below to Access a COPY of the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 28, 2021

Few areas of the economy carry more confusion or misconception than the for-hire trucking industry. The for-hire industry comprises independent contractors, owner-operators, small brokerages, subregional carriers and more. Capacity concerns will remain a leader in for-hire trucking trends. Download the White Paper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Freight and trucking data makes for an excellent resource for shippers and logistic service providers (LSPs) alike. The data obtained from historical and contract load tender information creates a valuable tool – a trucking rate predictor. Why lagging data contributes to limited insight into trucking rates. Think about it.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Obviously, the ability to improve truck and trailer order forecasting offers excellent value for carriers. When the data is collected and made more available and accessible, carriers and logistics service providers (LSPs) can improve trucking operation decisions. Trucking data can offer near-real-time insight into current markets.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Transportation analytics is among the most effective tools in trucking contract negotiations. As explained by Logistics Management , “ it has become an increasing challenge for the logistics industry to stay on top of new advances in business processes. Trucking contracts are not necessarily built for disruption.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 11, 2021

And the transportation and shipping industry has a choice to make – to take advantage of trucking data or to ignore it, continuing as before. . There are many ways for shippers to take advantage of technology and advancements within the industry, but three key methods are essential for utilizing trucking data to source capacity.

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Freightos

MARCH 27, 2024

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Freightos

APRIL 2, 2024

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FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 7, 2024

This real-time visibility into market dynamics enables them to adapt quickly to changing conditions and make adjustments in response to market fluctuations, ensuring their transportation procurement strategies remain aligned with current industry trends and demands.

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Envase Technologies

APRIL 20, 2022

Blog: Get on Top of Fuel Costs The transport industry is always looking for ways to mitigate the impact of fuel costs. Read our blog to learn how you can save an average of 50-cents per gallon, or more! Read the Blog. Stop by at Truck World (April 21-23) to say hello to Bob and Justine from Envase’s Infosite team.

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Shipchain

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

That’s why the industry needs to look forward to the public blockchain. So what does the shipping and logistics industry look like when all players embrace the public blockchain ? Some companies are trying to use private blockchains, but other members of the industry simply don’t trust or want to participate in them.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 20, 2021

And ultimately, eliminating the need for excess trucks on the road helps the carrier costs overall and allows for available resource management. Optimizing the routes for trucks will remove some of those additional and time-consuming stops. Emissions are still released if a truck sits without moving.

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Locus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As their fleet routes weren’t being optimized, trucks often made drops without leveraging their full capacity, which meant extra vehicles to meet growing demand. By ensuring precise order allocation, each truck’s potential was maximized, drastically reducing the need for additional vehicles. The result?

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

And demands for 2021 already reveal strife in procurement in the shipping industry and visibility through all operations, including carrier troubles. As such, seeing signals and indices that reflect the real trucking market conditions will be critical to avoiding over-extension of your fleet and drivers. According to the U.S.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 7, 2021

And autonomous trucking logistics offers more value via management by exception and making profit-driving decisions for all incoming tenders. And while autonomous trucking logistics are believed to be the end-all solution for most, they may fall short of meaningful improvements. Request a SONAR Demo. That’s essential.

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Locus

APRIL 24, 2023

But did you know that many others were a part of the logistics industry in some way like warehouse workers, courier managers, bike messengers, and truck drivers? Sean Connery The first actor to portray the fictional British secret agent James Bond worked as a truck driver before rising to fame.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

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. Quite simply, freight rating challenges are not a problem limited to trucking carriers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 4, 2020

On LinkedIn , I asked my network what they thought were the top freight podcasts in the industry. Over 20,000 views, hundreds of reactions and comments later, it was clear the industry had a bunch of great favorites. . Here are the top FreightWaves’ Freightcast Podcasts: WHAT THE TRUCK?!? “ WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Here is a question for all of us in the logistics industry. How can the logistics industry become healthier overall? The trucking market is volati le. Gaining objectivity in the trucking market. This will greatly decrease players in the logistics industry from gaming the system in nefarious ways. And is that okay?

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

Companies in the over-the-road trucking industry constantly strive to boost efficiency. With so many factors to consider, businesses in this industry may find it challenging to narrow down exactly where they should focus their time and money. This can greatly assist with capacity issues in the over-the-road trucking market.

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Envase Technologies

AUGUST 3, 2021

Listen to the first episode (33 min) featuring Envase’s CEO Larry Cuddy and COO Lance Theobald where they discuss how technology is optimizing the trucking industry. Read the Blog. Watch the demo (3:11 min) DM Maintenance is your full-featured maintenance software solution. Listen to the Podcast.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 1, 2021

Less-than-truckload shipping, also known as LTL shipping, is nothing new within the transportation and shipping industry, but it has become more of a game-changer in recent years with freight rate prediction. Every inch of space available in delivery vans, trucks, semis and cargo crates is valuable. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

But again, there are factors that disrupt this otherwise standard trucking RFP process. Unfortunately, disruption and market volatility – sudden changes within the industry – will often have a dramatic effect on the spot market. Freight management remains an industry in which balance reigns supreme. trucking market.

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Shipchain

MAY 3, 2019

The trucking industry moves more than 70% of America’s freight, and gross freight revenues from trucking exceeded $726.4 So, let’s take a closer look at how a blockchain trucking platform will enhance efficiency and profitability for truck drivers. billion in 2015, reports TechCrunch.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 24, 2023

As the industry struggles to recover from the unprecedented global events of 2020, recognizing budget limitations is essential for industry growth and success. In most industries, supply chain logistics account for 5% to 50% of a product’s total cost.”

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 9, 2021

The logistics industry has taken a bit of a hit as a result of these unprecedented circumstances. However, as regulations begin to get lifted and things are trending back to normalcy, the industry is starting to regain that lost ground. in the reefer container market within the next nine years. This runs the risk of spoilage.

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Locus

JULY 24, 2023

The global trucking industry market size has suppressed $285 billion in 2022 and is said to reach $430 billion by 2032. However, trucking industries have many business models they operate by. Full Truckload (FTL) When we talk about FTL, we’re talking Beyonce headlining her concert – the truck is all yours.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Since the industry is heading towards near-full automation and digital transformation , automated freight quotes will naturally lend themselves to improved back-office management. It is important to remember the most common issues and delays that trucking operations face will happen across the entire fleet. Request a SONAR Demo.

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