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!
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