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What The Truck?!? - February 21, 2019
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Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Feb 22, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week?
First, we begin with out weekly Market Update:
Weekly Market Update: Volumes slide under previous year values as spring approaches
Trucking Freight Futures Atlanta: attendees ask about volatility, small players and liquidity
And then on to the other big headlines of the week:
Why Chicago brokers call contract rates ‘paper rates’
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
Railroads look to PTC to shake out more capacity Big deal or Little deal?
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.
First, we begin with out weekly Market Update:
Weekly Market Update: Volumes slide under previous year values as spring approaches
Trucking Freight Futures Atlanta: attendees ask about volatility, small players and liquidity
And then on to the other big headlines of the week:
Why Chicago brokers call contract rates ‘paper rates’
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
Railroads look to PTC to shake out more capacity Big deal or Little deal?
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.
Released:
Feb 22, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Bonus Episode - Live from McLeod CFO Conference: JP and market analyst Zach Strickland were at the Westin in Nashville for McLeod's CFO conference and recorded a special episode of What the Truck?!? from the event. They talk about declining lengths of haul in the age of e-commerce, the current environment for mergers & acquisitions in transportation, and the Trump tax reform's impact on new truck orders. Topics included the difference in valuations for asset-light and asset-heavy companies, the importance of culture when considering a deal and going through integration, and historical data on driver retention. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?