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Forward Air’s bid for Omni temporarily blocked by court
A temporary restraining order has been issued blocking asset-light transportation provider Forward Air’s recent merger agreement. A complaint filed by three shareholders, who are also former employees, said shareholders…
Current market conditions offer opportunity to strengthen intermodal relationships
The current freight recession — coupled with more widespread soft economic conditions — has led some shippers to reassess their transportation strategies. In a low-volume market characterized by volatility, it is not…
Driver appreciation WEAK? Give authentic thanks – Taking the Hire Road
In this episode of Taking the Hire Road, Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach, is joined by an industry friend and leader in recruiting, Jason Crowell, director of recruitment at Custom Commodities Transport. Crowell was an…
Online shopping takes lead over brick-and-mortar stores in holiday season upset
Online shopping has finally eclipsed brick-and-mortar store browsing as the most popular holiday gift-buying option this year, according to recent research from project44. While this shift in consumer preferences has been…
The best cover designs from American Shipper’s 1970s magazine issues
FreightWaves Classics is sponsored by Old Dominion Freight Line — Helping the World Keep Promises. Learn more here. The global shipping publication American Shipper launched in 1974 with the goal to serve the needs of all…
Running on Ice: UPS doubles down on health care
Hello, and welcome to the coolest community in freight! Here you’ll find the latest information on warehouse news, tech developments and all things reefer madness-related. I’m your controller of the thermostat, Mary…
Simplified rewards system designed to support driver retention
Driver turnover has been a hot topic across the logistics industry for decades. Only in recent years, however, have industry leaders gained a more comprehensive understanding of why drivers leave carriers. Despite what many…
Please Advise Summit II; how to wrap a semi; CSA score audits – WTT
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is hosting Please Advise Summit II with a collection of some of the greatest minds in freight. They’re breaking down the hottest headlines of the week; violence at UAW strikes;…
Under pressure
This week’s FreightWaves Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 35 (Shippers) Last week’s FreightWaves Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 35 (Shippers) Three-month FreightWaves Supply Chain Pricing Power Index Outlook: 35…
Who Needs Dave Portnoy?
No. Gotham/GC Images The Barstool Sports founder has a well documented history of repulsiveness, and yet he still holds an outsized influence in the pizza industry On Saturday, September 23, the inaugural One Bite Pizza Fest…
