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 - Carriers accepting all freight available in major metros across the nation
Mexico still stands #1 trade partner; Laredo still #1 gateway
Carrier Update - Winter storm strikes, rejection rates increase
Interview with CARB Manager, Beth White
Carrier Update - Lanes of the Day
Round Table - What impact has the Red Sea conflict had on rates?
On The Spot - Fear and loathing in the truckload spot market
How much weight should closing rates get in sales?
Carrier Update - The Midwest is also the strongest region for reefer carrier in the nation
Loaded and Rolling: Pay is up, but so is capacity
Carrier Update - Reefer rejection rates peaked in December around 12%, but have fallen back to 7.91%
FedEx looking to make personnel changes to keep cutting costs
Carrier Update - Net exits of trucking authorities increase in December
Top Story - What are the big issues in freight for Congress in an election year?
Carrier Update - Lanes of the Day
Round Table - What’s the full effect of the Red Sea drama on maritime shipping?
Forward Air/Omni case goes to another level
Carrier Update - Midwest remains the strongest region in the nation
Previewing next week’s CES show in Las Vegas
Carrier Update - Dry van rejection rates hit 5%, but have fallen back to 4.72%
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