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Thomas Wasson
@ThomasWasson
Writer, Trucking Analyst at FreightWaves. Host of Loaded & Rolling and Truck Tech podcast. Opinions expressed are my own. Great Gandalf of Freight
Spears contract, renewed in 2024 originally had him slated thru 2029. This is like a head football coach stepping down midway thru his tenure.Replying to @eugenemuleroCredible sources say Chris Spear is leaving American Trucking Associations, a notable shift for one of the industry’s most visible trade groups. While ATA has not issued a statement, people familiar w/the matter describe the move as significant shift- This is fascinating. I get more leads now as a writer for last mile and e-commerce. Main story is it’s super expansive for small parcel and Amazon raised the bar via its prime shipping speed. I’m now starting to think this coincides with more smaller independent mom and popAmazon will go down in flames if it doesn’t address Chinese sellers. Not only has it hurt American sellers, but now the buying experience has become HORRIBLE. I ordered some Gillette replacement blades. Fulfilled by Amazon, sold by Amazon, not a third party. After one week, the
- A question I get is where should one look for data center freight. It's one thing to hear about the open deck and construction gravy train, but another to plan around it. So far, it looks like the saying is true, Texas really does do it bigger.
