Article written by Timothy Dooner On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about scorching summer freight volumes, Redwood’s latest push to connect digital platforms, carrier/shipper pricing strategy, electric fleets, and #PlayItForward with a new trucking tune. They also wonder what the world of freight would be like were everything made of cake. They’re joined […]
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Article written by Brian Aoaeh The next level of artificial intelligence The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. Author’s Disclosure: I am not an investor in Optimal Dynamics, either personally or through REFASHIOND Ventures. I have no financial relationship with
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Article written by David Edwards XPO Logistics has been selected by pub retailer and brewer Greene King to manage dedicated warehousing and distribution for Greene King’s secondary drinks channel. XPO will provide innovative logistics services from five warehouses distributing to retail pubs and restaurants, including Pub Partner independent licensees and on-trade trade customers. UK-based Greene King
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J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) Q2 2020 Earnings Conference Call July 16, 2020 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Brad Delco – Vice President of Finance and Investor Relations John Roberts – Chief Executive Officer John Kuhlow – Interim Chief Financial Officer Darren Field – President of Intermodal Shelley Simpson – Chief Commercial Officer Nick Hobbs –
Article written by Aaron Huff This is the second installment of a two-part series on how the free market responded to the COVID-19 crisis. Part 1 explored pricing volatility experienced by carriers, 3PLs and shippers. This article delves into the hot-button issue of rate transparency. When negotiating rates, shippers, 3PLs and carriers have access to the same
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Article written by Nathan Owens Graphs showing J.B. Hunt second quarter information. J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. on Thursday reported a second quarter profit of $121.7 million, down 9% from a year ago. Despite challenges experienced at the start of the quarter ending June 30, results beat Wall Street’s expectations. Revenue fell 5% to $2.15
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