What The Truck?!? - February 15, 2019

What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. We are visited by two special guests for this week’s episode: Zach Strickland and making his “inaugural debut” Michael Crosby. Weekly Market Update: What is happening from a carrier’s perspective, and what is happening from a shipper’s perspective? We’ve got the yen and the yang. Futures: And as a matter of fact, it’s these two different points of view that make for a trucking freight futures market: Houston and Dallas. And then we discuss the middle men: Barry Bannister, Stifel's prophet of doom Key takeaways from Stifel’s private equity and venture capital panel And then on to the other big headlines of the week: LTL carrier New England Motor Freight to shut down after filing for bankruptcy protection Self-driving truck startup TuSimple raises $95 million, breaks “unicorn” barrier Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? Chad asks Zach Norfolk Southern lays tracks for cost cuts, service improvements with 2021 strategic plan J.P. Morgan Executive Director to lead Trucking Freight Futures for FreightWaves Maersk begins inland water services across river Ganges in India Expanding customs brokerage business is a global initiative says Maersk Zach asks Chad Franchising your mailbox might put the USPS out of business Truck stop owners feeling the high-tech heat Oregon aims to create an export market for marijuana Meal and rest break fight continues as California, Teamsters ask 9th Circuit Court to overturn FMCSA decision Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices