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Where Does Automotive Go From Here? (With Video)
2020 May 28, 5:48pm | 240Read More...On today's Midday Market Update, Michael Vincent and Kevin Hill are talking about the SONAR powered data, issues, and news that moves you. On this episode they're joined by Jason Roberts, President at Avenger Logistics; John Godfrey, AVP Reconditioning Production Operations at Cox Automotive; and...
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Volumes Rebound After Holiday, But Shorten In Length – FreightWaves NOW
2020 May 28, 4:56pm | 65Read More...Zach Strickland examines a rebound in volumes after the Memorial Day holiday in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, and Mike Baudendistel discusses signs of recovery in rail traffic with Anthony Smith in the Rail and Intermodal Update.
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Trucker Charity On Track For Record Donations
2020 May 28, 4:54pm | 723Read More...A charity that helps truckers pay living expenses while off the road for illness is seeing record donations as the public recognizes truck drivers' role in delivering critical goods during the COVID-19 pandemic. The St. Christopher's Trucker Development and Relief Fund (CTF) is more than halfway...
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Today's Pickup: Samsara introduces Driver Efficiency Scores To Help Improve Driving Habits
2020 May 28, 2:56pm | 787Read More...Good day, Industrial internet of things (IIoT) provider Samsara announced the introduction of driver efficiency scores to improve driver behavior and increase fleet safety. Fleets can monitor different driving parameters and use Samara's fleet efficiency reports to train drivers and reduce fuel...
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Freightonomics: The Housing And Home Improvement Sector's Over-Achievement Driving Optimism For Recovery
2020 May 28, 2:50pm | 51Read More...Anthony and Zach discuss the surprisingly rapid recovery in the housing/home improvement sector of the economy and whether it has sustainability.
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Drilling Deep: Toll Collectors Are Handling A Lot Less Money
2020 May 28, 2:46pm | 211Read More...Tolls on bridges, tunnels and roads are plummeting in the wake of the pandemic. Unlike the broader system of highways whose upkeep is paid for by the rapidly depleting Highway Trust Fund, infrastructure funded by tolls generally has a steady stream of income to keep it in working condition. But...
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Freight Volumes Jump In Front Of Memorial Day – FreightWaves NOW
2020 May 21, 5:54pm | 48Read More...Zach Strickland talks about tender lead times heading into the holiday weekend, and Mike Baudendistel discusses rail carloads and intermodal volumes.
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Port Houston 'Famous' For COVID-19 Response
2020 May 21, 5:53pm | 790Read More...Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) Executive Director Peter Friedmann said Roger Guenther "became famous" in mid-March when two Port Houston terminals were temporarily closed after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. "Port Houston was the first major port in the United States to get...
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Drilling Deep: A Broker Defends His Industry
2020 May 21, 4:41pm | 149Read More...Steve Moss is the general manager of DTS Logistics in Montana. He's heard the fierce criticism drivers are leveling against the 3PL industry as rates fall, with a great deal of blame being placed at the feet of the brokerage sector. Moss reached out to FreightWaves to spell out his case for why...
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Raises, Loses, And Recruitment – Freight Market Update (With Video)
2020 May 21, 4:33pm | 215Read More...On today's Coronavirus Freight Market Update, Michael Vincent and Kevin Hill are talking about the economic impact that COVID-19 is having on freight and the transportation industry. They cover the latest news and freight flows backed by data driven insights powered by SONAR. On this episode...
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COVID-19 Has Dimmed The Magic Of e-Commerce
2020 May 21, 3:19pm | 673Read More...Unsurprisingly, consumers turned to online shopping more than ever while they faced lockdown measures imposed to lessen the spread of COVID-19. April being the first full month of COVID-19 restrictions in the U.S., digital retail revenue outpaced all previous months on record, according to an...
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Today's Pickup: Ford Reopens Two Facilities, Twice In The Same Week Over COVID-19 Scare
2020 May 21, 3:02pm | 764Read More...Good day, Ford facilities at Dearborn and Chicago have reopened after closing earlier this week due to a few employees testing positive for COVID-19 on-site. The company said in its statement that the work areas, equipment, team areas, and the pathways were ‘deep-cleaned and disinfected.' The...
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AccuWeather Expert Reveals 'Above-Normal' 2020 Hurricane Season Forecast
2020 May 19, 4:42pm | 172Read More...Ready or not, hurricane season in the United States is near — and with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it’s vital to stay abreast of storm forecasts. In the United States, hurricane season spans from June 1 to Nov. 30. Hurricane season consists of hurricanes, tropical storms...
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5 Ways To Earn Money From Home As A Self-Employed Worker
2020 May 19, 12:08pm | 703Read More...The COVID-19 pandemic has brought financial anxiety to an all-time high for America’s workforce, jeopardizing the incomes of millions in the service, retail and gig economies. And for those who are self-employed, the crisis has made an unpredictable work environment that much more stressful....
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Study: 83% Of Democrats Favor Voting By Mail In 2020 Presidential Election
2020 May 15, 8:30am | 216Read More...How will Americans vote this fall given the coronavirus pandemic roiling the country? Will states mandate that voters mail in their ballots? Gallup recently released data on how Americans prefer exercising their right to vote come the 2020 presidential election in November. Benzinga analyzed data...
