White Papers

White Paper: Q4 2023 Shipper Rate Report

The Shipper Rate Report—presented in partnership with U.S. Bank and BlueGrace Logistics—is a quarterly publication using freight payment data from U.S. Bank in conjunction with FreightWaves SONAR data sets to create the most in-depth rate and demand outlook for shippers. The insights within this paper are curated by the market experts at FreightWaves and backed by the proprietary data and analytics housed in FreightWaves’ SONAR platform.

Featured insights for Q4 2023 include:

  • Insights from the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/white-paper-q4-2023-shipper-rate-report

White Paper: VTTI Benchmarking Report: The guide to in-cab camera alerts

Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) conducted a controlled test track study that examined the performance of on-road driver monitoring systems from three leading vendors: Lytx, Samsara, and Motive. The study aimed to evaluate how often dash cams alerted drivers and fleet managers when it matters most.

The three-week test assessed the dash cams ability to:

  • Provide alerts of unsafe driving behaviors.
  • Promptly alert drivers and fleet managers.
  • Operate effectively at different times of day.

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/white-paper-vtti-benchmarking-report-the-guide-to-in-cab-camera-alerts

White Paper: Bypassing the Bottleneck: Solutions for Avoiding Freight Congestion at the U.S.-Mexico Border

Unlock the Power of Streamlined Inbound Cargo Supply Chains!

In an era of booming cross-border trade, navigating the complexities of U.S.-Mexico freight movement is more crucial than ever. This comprehensive white paper, “Bypassing the Bottleneck,” offers invaluable insights and practical solutions for shippers facing the challenges of freight congestion along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Key Highlights:

  • Deep Dive into U.S.-Mexico Trade Dynamics: Understand the intricacies of the U.S.-Mexico trade...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/white-paper-bypassing-the-bottleneck-solutions-for-avoiding-freight-congestion-at-the-u-s-mexico-border

White Paper: How Shippers Should Be Thinking About Freight in 2024

It’s well understood that over-the-road trucking is the bedrock of freight logistics in the U.S. More than 87% of shipper respondents to a recent survey said they moved goods that way. But the modal landscape is far from static.

In partnership, Talon Logistics and FreightWaves conducted a survey focusing on North American supply chains across diverse industries. This survey revealed an intricate web of preferences, satisfaction levels and emerging concerns that should guide both shippers and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/white-paper-how-shippers-should-be-thinking-about-freight-in-2024

White Paper: The State of Freight – November 2023

This monthly report analyzes the current state of the freight market based on critical insights from our SONAR platform. The theme for November the freight market conditions and macroeconomic trends. All insights are provided by FreightWaves’ Craig Fuller, Founder and CEO, and Zach Strickland, Head of Freight Market Intelligence.

The report’s key topics include:
• How freight volumes are factors impacting the industry’s growth
• The evolving role of the freight brokers and what it means for the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/white-paper-the-state-of-freight-november-2023

White Paper: Mixed Signals – Industry Expectations for 2024

The close of 2023 is likely something many in freight transportation will celebrate.

Carriers were perhaps the hardest-hit group this year, as surplus capacity in the market pushed down their pricing power. Shippers enjoyed greater pricing power over carriers and have shed most of the excess inventory from last year. While tender volumes, a sign of freight demand, strengthened over the year, levels are a far cry from 2021 and 2022.

FreightWaves and Echo Global Logistics partnered to survey...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/white-paper-mixed-signals-industry-expectations-for-2024

White Paper: Q4 2023 Carrier Rate Report

FreightWaves’ Carrier Rate Report — presented in partnership with DDC FPO and Trimble — provides a review of the previous quarter and a forecast for the coming months. Featuring insights from a survey of carriers alongside data from SONAR, the report is designed to provide intelligence that carriers can use to inform their strategies in the months ahead.

Key areas of exploration include:

  • Key survey findings
  • Review of recent carrier exits
  • Increase in freight brokers in the market
  • Carrier...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/white-paper-q4-2023-carrier-rate-report

White Paper: Big Picture 2024 Supply Chain Outlook – Delivering resilience in adversity

Global supply chains have faced a decade of disruptions. In 2023, supply chains were impacted by a variety of natural disasters, financial failures, and operational difficulties. Supply chain activity has normalized in operational terms since the pandemic ended, but as we look at the industry outlook for 2024, there are significant risks across the industrial policy, labor action, and environmental policy implementation.

To download the full white paper and access the outlook for supply chains...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/white-paper-big-picture-2024-supply-chain-outlook-delivering-resilience-in-adversity

White Paper: The State of Freight – October 2023

This monthly report analyzes the current state of the freight market based on critical insights from our SONAR platform. The theme for October explored the disconnects between rate and volume in the freight market. All insights are provided by FreightWaves’ Craig Fuller, Founder and CEO, and Zach Strickland, Head of Freight Market Intelligence.

The report’s key topics include:
• Difficulties facing asset-based freight brokerages
• How different market segments are experiencing a variety of rate...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/white-paper-the-state-of-freight-october-2023

White Paper: Solving Power Procurement Challenges for EV Charging

When it comes to fleets’ electrification at scale, charging infrastructure is the hardest part, and power procurement is a particular challenge. Voltera faces the same challenges a fleet would, but we’re uniquely equipped to solve them.

The challenges that affect power procurement for a multi-megawatt EV charging facility are not new; they’ve always affected large-scale developments that require significant amounts of power. But for fleets and others new to the process of procuring...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/solving-power-procurement-challenges-for-ev-charging

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