Welcome back to the FreightWaves Community Spotlight! In today's episode, host Kaylee Nix is joined by Grace Sharkey after her whirlwind travels. They dive into the pulse of the industry following Manifest, the kickoff to conference season. Transitioning seamlessly, they explore the timely topic of theft prevention in retail, focusing on the role of RFID technology. Grace provides insights into the deployment of RFID on a massive scale, its impact on inventory management, and its effectiveness in curbing theft. They discuss the potential expenses involved and whether these costs are justifiable, pondering if they might be passed down to consumers. Later, they tease the upcoming show, delving into shipper expectations for 2024 and the ongoing market fluctuations. Tune in for a deep dive into retail resilience and stay informed about the evolving logistics landscape!
Carrier Update - Domestic and international rail volumes continue to increase
Top Story - US and Canada form task force to get locomotives to net zero carbon
Carrier Update - Lanes of the Day
Round Table - Does the CDL test need an overhaul?
Is now the right time to think about shuffling up your marketing if you aren’t getting the leads you want?
Carrier Update - Diesel fuel prices continue to fall
How large and small carriers deal with transparency
Carrier Update - East Coast rates increase for shipments out of China
Florida seeks FMCSA exemption in how the CDL test is administered
Carrier Update - Import volumes remain steady as we enter December
Top Story - Majority of Yellow properties sold at auction for over $1.9B
Carrier Update - Lanes of the Day
Round Table - How to attract drivers to work cross border freight between the US and Mexico
Research Corner - What do carriers face in the coming months?
DAT looking to clamp down on fraud
Carrier Update - Multiple markets across the Midwest see rejection rates fall week over week
Check Call: Renewed interest in cross border freight with Canada
Carrier Update - Dry van rejection rates remain flat around 3.44%
Diesel threatens to drop below $4 a gallon
Carrier Update - WRI shows changing markets in PNW
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