Freight Futures daily curve: 5/5 Industry News Freight Futures daily curve: 5/5 Trucking Freight Futures went off a cliff on Monday, posting the largest single-day drop across…kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienMay 5, 2020
Slowly but surely, technology laggards are getting up to speed: Echo Global’s Waggoner Industry News Slowly but surely, technology laggards are getting up to speed: Echo Global’s Waggoner At FreightWaves LIVE @ HOME, the CEO indirectly pushes back against criticism of broker margins.kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienMay 5, 2020
ArcBest tops Q1 forecasts, April revenue down 20% on pandemic headwinds Industry News ArcBest tops Q1 forecasts, April revenue down 20% on pandemic headwinds ArcBest managed through the first quarter largely unscathed by the coronavirus outbreak. That has all…kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienMay 5, 2020
Shippers approve of Surface Transportation Board’s decisions Industry News Shippers approve of Surface Transportation Board’s decisions Some shipping groups say the Board’s recent actions on demurrage and accessorial charges will help…kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienMay 5, 2020
Industry experience, continual innovation drive J.B. Hunt 360 technology platform Industry News Industry experience, continual innovation drive J.B. Hunt 360 technology platform Industry experience, continual innovation drive J.B. Hunt 360 technology platformkobrien@geminishippers.com obrienMay 5, 2020
Expeditors International sees first quarter net income fall 12.5% Industry News Expeditors International sees first quarter net income fall 12.5% The Seattle-based global third-party logistics provider posted revenues of $1.9 billion during the first quarter,…kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienMay 5, 2020
FreightWaves LIVE @HOME: Obama White House official says COVID-19 response depends on logistics sector (with video) Industry News FreightWaves LIVE @HOME: Obama White House official says COVID-19 response depends on logistics sector (with video) Logistics companies are performing at a high level despite supply chain challenges caused by the…kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienMay 5, 2020
Continental customers will now transition to KeepTruckin ELDs Industry News Continental customers will now transition to KeepTruckin ELDs Continental customers will switch from using the RoadLog ELD to KeepTruckin ELD solutions.kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienMay 5, 2020
Trucking markets: Brokerage margins compressed in Q1 Industry News Trucking markets: Brokerage margins compressed in Q1 If volumes ramp, Q2 could also be challenging for freight brokers.kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienMay 5, 2020
Barge giant Kirby: signs of life but too soon to call bottom Industry News Barge giant Kirby: signs of life but too soon to call bottom Kirby Corp pulls 2020 guidance but inland barge utilization is still strong at 90%.kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienMay 5, 2020