What The Truck?!? - February 21, 2019
What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week?
First, we begin with out weekly Market Update:
Weekly Market Update: Volumes slide under previous year values as spring approaches
Trucking Freight Futures Atlanta: attendees ask about volatility, small players and liquidity
And then on to the other big headlines of the week:
Why Chicago brokers call contract rates ‘paper rates’
Could one job change be at the heart of Amazon’s $600 million decision to yank XPO business?
Walmart earnings give Amazon a run for its money
Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)?
Trucks ready to fight Connecticut’s new tolling plan Big deal or Little deal?
“Shattering blow” – Honda to announce Swindon plant closure
Railroads look to PTC to shake out more capacity Big deal or Little deal?
Roadrunner's rights offering leaves Elliott Management owning 90% of the company Big deal or Little deal?
China may be first in large-scale autonomous vehicle adoption Big deal or Little deal?
End of Airbus A380 production draws jeers, not tears from air cargo community Big deal or Little deal?
FreightWaves LIVE: U.S. Xpress launches driver development program Big deal or Little deal?
Container ports singled out in federal spending bill Big deal or Little deal?
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