WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

What The Truck?!? episode 60

Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload.

Weekly Market Update:

Shippers return to their old ways of detention as carrier compliance increases

And then on to the other big headlines of the week:

BLS cites lack of pay – not drivers – as cause for driver shortage

ATA asserts government driver shortage study gets it wrong

Soft CVTI guidance sparks truckload selloff

FedEx earnings depressed by slowing global economy and trade fears

Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)?

California clean tech coalition endorses “transforming trucking” legislative package

Orca AI is helping ships navigate safely in congested waters

Experts react on AAR's request for cost-benefit analysis in STB proceedings

Federal Reserve says no rate hikes, 2.1% GDP growth in 2019

Supreme Court declines to review California case with possible driver classification impact

TuSimple adds night vision to the mix

Court dismisses carrier lawsuit against Rhode Island truck tolling

Truck trailer orders down again in February, but analysts predict another record year

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What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week?

Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload.

Weekly Market Update:

And then on to the other big headlines of the week:

Grimaldi ship sinks in Bay of Biscay

U.S. airlines, Boeing ground all 737 MAX aircraft after FAA reversal

FEMA contractor Lipsey Logistics CEO arrested for cocaine distribution that includes kids

FedEx doesn't consider Amazon a competitor? SEC filings beg to differ

Finally, the freight duo plays a round of Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? Will they finally get them all in under two minutes?

FMCSA chief Martinez’s reception at TCA marks improved relationship between regulators and industry. Big Deal or Little Deal?

Trump budget plan boosts funding for major freight projects. Big Deal or Little Deal?

Wagers, XPO’s COO, leaves company after position is eliminated. Big Deal or Little Deal?

Freight rates from/to China slide down the slippery slope. Big Deal or Little Deal?

Oil major BP announces new low-sulfur fuel. Big Deal or Little Deal?

Hydrogen, not batteries, seen as the fuel for carbon-free trucking in the long run. Big Deal or Little Deal?

LNG market ignites Jones Act debate on Capitol Hill. Big Deal or Little Deal?

Bumble Bee Foods is tracking seafood across global supply chains through blockchain. Big Deal or Little Deal?

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On our bonus episode coverage we deep dive into autonomous technology and driver retention and turnover, especially from the perspective of small and mid-size carriers.

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What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? This week Chad and JP are joined by FreightWaves' Chief Data Scientist, Daniel Pickett.

Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload.

First, they bring you the Weekly Market Update:

And then on to the other big headlines of the week:

Finally, they play another round of Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? and try desperately to make the two-minute cut.

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What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week?

Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload.

First, Chad and Zach hit you with the weekly market update:

Then, they're on to some other headlines of the week:

Finally, the freight thugs play a game of big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? Will they (finally) cover the eight headlines in under two minutes?

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What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week?

First, we begin with out weekly Market Update:

Trucking Freight Futures Atlanta: attendees ask about volatility, small players and liquidity

And then on to the other big headlines of the week:

Could one job change be at the heart of Amazon’s $600 million decision to yank XPO business?

Walmart earnings give Amazon a run for its money

Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)?

Trucks ready to fight Connecticut’s new tolling plan Big deal or Little deal?

“Shattering blow” – Honda to announce Swindon plant closure

Roadrunner's rights offering leaves Elliott Management owning 90% of the company Big deal or Little deal?

China may be first in large-scale autonomous vehicle adoption Big deal or Little deal?

End of Airbus A380 production draws jeers, not tears from air cargo community Big deal or Little deal?

FreightWaves LIVE: U.S. Xpress launches driver development program Big deal or Little deal?

Container ports singled out in federal spending bill Big deal or Little deal?

Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload.

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What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week?

Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload.

We are visited by two special guests for this week’s episode: Zach Strickland and making his “inaugural debut” Michael Crosby.

Weekly Market Update: What is happening from a carrier’s perspective, and what is happening from a shipper’s perspective? We’ve got the yen and the yang.

Futures: And as a matter of fact, it’s these two different points of view that make for a trucking freight futures market: Houston and Dallas.

And then we discuss the middle men:

And then on to the other big headlines of the week:

Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)?

Chad asks Zach

Zach asks Chad

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What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week?

Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload.

Zach Strickland and Ashley Coker join Chad Prevost to discuss the weekly market playbook:

Weekly Market Update: Has the freight market bottomed?

ECHO beats earnings on managed transportation growth

Old Dominion beats Q4 earnings estimates, keeps OR below 80 mark

Saia's earnings are solid; Schneider gets an uplift from Merrill Lynch

USA Truck continues the trend: another strong quarter, improvement in OR, a jump in the stock price

And then on to the other big headlines of the week:

Why trucking freight futures now?

Convoy eliminates human intervention in load-matching

Finally, Chad and Zach play Big Deal, Little Deal (what’s the deal with you)?

An Australian first — Port of Melbourne breaks three million TEU mark Big deal or Little deal?

Logistics Property to develop distribution center on Chicago’s southwest side Big deal or Little deal?

Impact of Tesla’s Maxwell Technologies acquisition uncertain on existing Maxwell fleet business Big deal or Little deal?

FourKites raises $50 million in Series C financing Big deal or Little deal?

Autonomous trucks will save carriers money and improve driver livelihoods Big deal or Little deal?

January truck orders fall; cancellations start rising Big deal or Little deal?

WorkHound reduces driver turnover by giving fleets actionable insights based on driver concerns Big deal or Little deal?

White House help on ELD exemptions for small-business truckers sought Big deal or Little deal?

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What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week?

Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload.

The dynamic freight duo discuss the weekly market playbook:

Weekly Market Update: Volumes recover as end of month nears; Polar vortex heats up Chicago

And then on to the other big headlines of the week:

Finally, JP talks to Scott Cousins, CTO of Redwood Logistics, for 5 Good Minutes.

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The dynamic freight duo are joined by guest star, Zach Strickland, as they discuss the weekly market playbook:

Weekly Market Update: Largest single day drop in freight volume since Spring of 2018

The Permian Basin’s demand for crude oil tanker trucks could quadruple in Q2

Shippers have the upper hand in 2019. Here's what that means:

And then on to the other earnings headlines of the week:

Covenant beats analyst projections and posts record Q4 revenues

Heartland Express achieves remarkable OR improvement in the fourth quarter

Canadian Pacific wows 'em with a sub-57% operating ratio

Will Amazon cut the accessorial ties binding parcel shippers?

Unpaid Coast Guard workforce slows maritime business

Finally, Chad and JP try to break a record with Big Deal, Little Deal? Will they get it done?

Proposed Chinese grain buy could boost prices, railroad volumes

‘Stay out of the sand traps’ -- brokers navigate tricky bid season

Prologis injects some cautious prudence amid strong 2018 results

For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index posts best year since 1998

Days of free money are over for inventory-carrying, but it’s not time to declare armageddon

Shipping innovation is moving faster than regulation

Hours of Service rule victim of government shutdown

Redwood Logistics gains foothold in Southeast with LTX Solutions acquisition

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