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!
Mack Trucks and the UAW - what’s next?
Carrier Update - Spot rates continue to deteriorate at we approach the end of the month
Top Story - What is the future of Convoy’s tech stack?
Carrier Update - Lanes of the Day
Round Table - What to make of the Forward Air/Omni Logistics merger - or non merger?
Carrier Update - Major warehousing markets loose market share in truck load volumes
How shippers can set up their own fleet
Carrier Update - Reefer contract rates increase, but only match dry van
How many drivers are truly needed right now?
Carrier Update - Freight volumes start to pick back up, rejection rates remain low
Top Story - New NLRB rule creates uncertainty about joint employer liability and relationships in trucking
Carrier Update - Lanes of the Day
Round Table - When will the excess capacity leave the market?
On The Spot - What’s going on in the intermodal market?
Carrier Update - Diesel fuel prices continue to rise, wholesale prices dipped
The effect of gig workers on warehousing could be greater than you think
Carrier Update - Rail volumes peak, pushing freight into Chicago and Atlanta
3rd Quarter earnings in truck manufacruting and the trends we’re starting to see
Carrier Update - Ocean container volumes back on the rise
Top Story - How is humanitarian aid getting into Gaza & the West Bank as the casualties rise?
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