The Stockout

Winning big and rocking out — WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Q1 volumes expected to be strong, but reefer capacity is tight

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Analysts are expecting a strong first quarter for consumer and freight volumes as stimulus checks are...

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The Stockout: Reefer trailer orders soar as drop trailer solutions gain traction

Power only and drop trailer solutions provide flexibility for CPG shippers. Class 8 truck and reefer van trailer orders have multiplied over the past several months as a result of reefer and truckload tenders being at or near all-time highs along with extremely tight capacity. These two factors have combined to push reefer spot rates to all-time highs and increase transportation costs for CPG companies. 

In November, reefer trailer orders came in at 7,178 which was a 4.96% decrease on a...

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Introducing FreightWaves Communities

This morning at FreightWaves LIVE, FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller and Director of Passport Research JP Hampstead announced the launch of FreightWaves Communities, a new initiative to build highly engaged audiences of supply chain professionals in specific industry verticals.

Beginning with a focus on retail, consumer packaged goods (CPG), and automotive supply chains, Communities will deliver newsletters, editorial content, podcasts, and videos directly to practitioners in those...

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