Road builders promote bridge repair for economic recovery Industry News Road builders promote bridge repair for economic recovery Lobby group puts tab for restoring 231,000 U.S. bridges at $164 billion.Stephanie L. BondApril 13, 2020
Hog processing shutdown cancels 100 semi-truck deliveries daily Industry News Hog processing shutdown cancels 100 semi-truck deliveries daily The closing of a Smithfield Foods hog-processing plant in South Dakota cut off 100 daily…Stephanie L. BondApril 13, 2020
Prioritizing drivers will lead to better shipment visibility Industry News Prioritizing drivers will lead to better shipment visibility Drivers have historically been hesitant to download tracking apps due to privacy concerns and “app…Stephanie L. BondApril 13, 2020
Slow shipping: Amazon puts new grocery shoppers on hold Industry News Slow shipping: Amazon puts new grocery shoppers on hold New Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods delivery customers are just going to have to wait.Stephanie L. BondApril 13, 2020
After the storm: weather and freight forecasts (with video) Industry News After the storm: weather and freight forecasts (with video) On today's podcast we're looking at the impacts tornadoes had on the South, plus freight…Stephanie L. BondApril 13, 2020
FreightWaves survey highlights parking, driver treatment amid COVID-19 outbreak Industry News FreightWaves survey highlights parking, driver treatment amid COVID-19 outbreak A new FreightWaves survey highlights how truck drivers are being treated by shippers and receivers,…Stephanie L. BondApril 13, 2020
Port cities seeing lower import volumes – FreightWaves NOW Industry News Port cities seeing lower import volumes – FreightWaves NOW Zach Strickland discusses a drop in volumes before diving into the El Paso, Texas, and…Stephanie L. BondApril 13, 2020
Freight Futures daily curve: 4/13 Industry News Freight Futures daily curve: 4/13 The Trucking Freight Futures markets were closed Friday in observance of the Good Friday holiday…Stephanie L. BondApril 13, 2020
COVID-19 effects on insurance markets with Reliance Partners President Chad Eichelberger (with video) Industry News COVID-19 effects on insurance markets with Reliance Partners President Chad Eichelberger (with video) In this episode of Fuller Speed Ahead, FreightWaves Founder and CEO Craig Fuller speaks with…Stephanie L. BondApril 13, 2020
FMCSA allowing cameras to replace people for CDL road tests Industry News FMCSA allowing cameras to replace people for CDL road tests States must submit plan detailing use of technology that supports social distancing.Stephanie L. BondApril 13, 2020