Hey there, friends! It's your podcast pal Kaylee Nix, and I just wrapped up a fantastic Thursday chat with Thomas Wasson. We dived into the world of trucking, where earnings season is in full swing and Werner's big Q4 miss has them doubling down on expedited services. Thomas shared some wisdom from Werner's strategy to grow more dedicated routes—it's like they're saying, 'We're sticking with you through thick and thin!' We also peeked into the Logistics Manager's Index, which is looking pretty sunny with transportation metrics expanding for the first time since 2019. And, get this, even though we're only halfway through Q1 of 2024, there's a buzz that the market might be on the upswing. Thomas gave us a heads up on the Federal Reserve's moves and how they could spark more optimism and truckload movements. Plus, we touched on insurance insights with Steven Ritzler from Cover Wallet. All in all, it was an episode packed with the nitty-gritty of trucking and a splash of hopeful outlooks. Can't wait to share more next week!
Truck Tech Show: Paccar technology
Carrier Update - Carriers accepting all freight available in major metros across the nation
Mexico still stands #1 trade partner; Laredo still #1 gateway
Carrier Update - Winter storm strikes, rejection rates increase
Interview with CARB Manager, Beth White
Carrier Update - Lanes of the Day
Round Table - What impact has the Red Sea conflict had on rates?
On The Spot - Fear and loathing in the truckload spot market
How much weight should closing rates get in sales?
Carrier Update - The Midwest is also the strongest region for reefer carrier in the nation
Loaded and Rolling: Pay is up, but so is capacity
Carrier Update - Reefer rejection rates peaked in December around 12%, but have fallen back to 7.91%
FedEx looking to make personnel changes to keep cutting costs
Carrier Update - Net exits of trucking authorities increase in December
Top Story - What are the big issues in freight for Congress in an election year?
Carrier Update - Lanes of the Day
Round Table - What’s the full effect of the Red Sea drama on maritime shipping?
Forward Air/Omni case goes to another level
Carrier Update - Midwest remains the strongest region in the nation
Previewing next week’s CES show in Las Vegas
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