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Sales Rise as Profit Margin Pressure Eases: Q1 NABE Business Conditions Survey
Sales growth for the first quarter of the year has improved from Q4 of last year, according to the latest Business Conditions Survey from the National Association for Business Economics (NABE). Surveyed NABE members reported…
Buttigieg Puts Spotlight on Highway Deaths
Capitol Agenda: Promoting safety on the highways remains the dominant priority for officials at the Department of Transportation and agencies throughout the country.
US-China Tensions Amplify Global Trade Shifts
Political tensions between the U.S. and China are contributing to lower container shipments between the world’s two largest economies, says Ocean Network Express CEO Jeremy Nixon.
Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Declines in April
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation found overall confidence in the equipment finance market has decreased month-over-month, the foundation announced April 20.
TIA’s stark message: Double brokering, fraud out of control
ORLANDO, Fla. — There was disagreement among some speakers at the Transportation Intermediaries Association meeting about the duration of the current crisis in double brokerage and outright fraud. Has the level of activity…
Freight recession, port report and the art of supply chain – WTT
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is breaking down the data behind the freight recession with FreightWaves’ Donny Gilbert. Capt. John Konrad V, CEO of gCaptain, reviews “War Sailor”; talks about what’s going on…
Sick leave, crew consists still on the table between unions, railroads
Negotiations between U.S. Class I railroads and unions representing operating craft employees, such as locomotive engineers and train conductors, regarding sick leave and scheduling will likely last through summer, according…
Crossword Puzzle Solution for April 24, 2023
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the April 24, 2023 print edition.
NFI Acquires SDR Distribution
NFI has acquired SDR Distribution Services, a multichannel provider of custom warehousing and distribution solutions, the company announced April 18.
Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit to address key industry issues
FreightWaves is hosting its annual Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit, a one-day virtual event designed to provide insights on improving operations and navigating the current market. The summit kicks off at 9 a.m. EDT…
