PPP, key tool to keep workers employed, runs out of funds Industry News PPP, key tool to keep workers employed, runs out of funds It has gone through $350 billion; what was transport’s share?Stephanie L. BondApril 16, 2020
Uber Freight introduces in-app load bidding for carriers Industry News Uber Freight introduces in-app load bidding for carriers Carriers can now submit bids for loads and receive feedback on select loads directly in…Stephanie L. BondApril 16, 2020
Macroeconomic updates for March – FreightWaves NOW Industry News Macroeconomic updates for March – FreightWaves NOW Zach Strickland details a further decline in volumes in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet,…Stephanie L. BondApril 16, 2020
Idled production, layoffs continue at Greenbrier Industry News Idled production, layoffs continue at Greenbrier Diminished railcar demand and COVID-19 headwinds force railcar maker to halt production and trim staff.Stephanie L. BondApril 16, 2020
What to glean from J.B. Hunt’s surprisingly OK 1Q results, Cass, and disappointing retail sales Industry News What to glean from J.B. Hunt’s surprisingly OK 1Q results, Cass, and disappointing retail sales Anthony and Zach discuss what to make of the first major U.S. carrier to report…Stephanie L. BondApril 16, 2020
Freight Sales Survey: Videos and Demos Industry News Freight Sales Survey: Videos and Demos Listen to the podcast to hear a breakdown of the survey.Stephanie L. BondApril 16, 2020
Rising joblessness increases candidate pool for Nikola Industry News Rising joblessness increases candidate pool for Nikola Electric and fuel cell truck maker Nikola gets its pick of candidates as job insecurity…Stephanie L. BondApril 16, 2020
WHO ramps up COVID-19 emergency supply chain Industry News WHO ramps up COVID-19 emergency supply chain The WHO is trying to reduce the chaos of countries competing for coronavirus medical supplies…Stephanie L. BondApril 16, 2020
Convoy teams with shippers, truck drivers to shore up food banks Industry News Convoy teams with shippers, truck drivers to shore up food banks The Seattle-based digital freight network will pay 100% of trucking costs for food bank donationsStephanie L. BondApril 16, 2020
Commentary: How do railroads manage costs during pandemic? Industry News Commentary: How do railroads manage costs during pandemic? The pandemic's economic toll has hit all sectors of transportation, including rail. Read how railroads…Stephanie L. BondApril 16, 2020