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#withSONAR is about the intersection of freight data and the people that move it. Hosted by Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Turn Data Into Decisions with SONAR + Excel

    Welcome back to #WithSONAR! In this episode we're walking through the SONAR Excel Add-In, a powerful tool that lets you pull SONAR data directly into your spreadsheets to enhance pricing models, automate reporting, and streamline decision-making. No IT support needed — just download, log in, and start building. What you’ll learn: 📊 Pull SONAR data directly into Excel Access rates, capacity, volumes, and more with customizable date ranges and granularity. ⚡ Single Field Calls Quickly return point-in-time values for any SONAR index — perfect for validating pricing decisions or pulling historical snapshots. 📈 Time Series Data Analyze trends over time with dynamic data pulls for rejections, volumes, and lane-level rate changes. 📉 Data Summaries Simplify large datasets by pulling averages over time — ideal for long-term pricing strategies and benchmarking. 🚛 Lane-Level & RFP Modeling Build multi-lane views with real-time insights on: Capacity conditions Spot vs. contract rate changes Volume trends Lane-level market dynamics 📍 Coverage Guide Integration Incorporate near-term capacity indicators directly into your spot pricing models. Whether you're building RFP strategies, validating rates, or automating reports, the SONAR Excel Add-In gives you the flexibility to bring real-time market data into your existing workflows. 📩 Have questions? Reach out to cs@gosonar.com or your Account Manager. 💡 Subscribe for more quick SONAR insights! #freight #freighttech #gosonar #sonar #softwareasaservice #logistics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    15 min

  2. 9 MAR

    Geopolitical Alerts: Your Freight Market Risk Radar

    Welcome back to #WithSONAR! In this episode we're walking through our new Geopolitical Alerts, designed to give leadership teams immediate visibility into emerging global risks and their downstream freight implications. Available directly inside the Executive Dashboard, Geopolitical Alerts provide: A concise summary of developing global events Clear directional implications for freight markets Direct links to relevant SONAR dashboards for real-time monitoring You’ll see how to connect global disruption to actionable transportation indicators, including: 🌍 Regional Trade Analysis Dashboard Monitor container flows, corridor disruptions, country-level import shifts, and top trade lanes into the U.S. — giving you early insight into supply chain disruption before it hits domestic trucking markets. ⛽ NEW Fuel Dashboard Track oil and diesel cost transmission with: 52-week high/low gauges Retail vs. wholesale spreads DOE averages by region Truckstop price per gallon by market 📊 Executive-Level Macro Indicators Ocean import trends National truckload volumes Tender rejections (capacity sentiment) Key economic indicators From global escalation to domestic freight conditions, SONAR connects the dots — reducing reaction time for procurement, pricing, and executive decision-making. 📩 Have questions? Reach out to cs@gosonar.com or your Account Manager. 💡 Subscribe for more quick SONAR insights! #freighttech #freighttech #gosonar #sonar #softwareasaservice #logistics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    10 min

  3. 23 FEB

    Freight Market Signals to Watch

    Welcome back to WithSONAR! In this episode we're breaking down the key freight market indicators you should be watching to confidently back your pricing and bid decisions. SONAR Page: https://sonar.surf/sharepage/351f3340-e6d7-4f2c-a4a0-aa086ed14c0f As we move deeper into bid season, understanding both demand and capacity signals is critical. In this webinar, we cover: 📦 IOTI (Import Ocean TEU Index) – The earliest signal of inbound demand into the U.S. 🚛 Truckload Volume Trends – How national freight demand is tracking YoY 📉 Tender Rejections (OTRI) – What carrier sentiment says about capacity tightness 💵 Spot vs. Contract Rates – Why rate convergence matters right now Whether you’re preparing for RFP season, evaluating new freight opportunities, or defending contract increases, this episode shows you how to turn SONAR’s market data into actionable pricing strategy. 📩 Have questions? Reach out to cs@gosonar.com or your Account Manager. 💡 Subscribe for more quick SONAR insights! #freighttech #freighttech #gosonar #sonar #softwareasaservice #logistics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    15 min

  4. 9 FEB

    Shipper Cost & Risk Control with SCI

    Welcome back to WithSONAR! In this episode we’re diving into Supply Chain Intelligence (SCI)—our shipper-focused network analysis tool designed to help you cut costs, reduce risk, and gain more control over your transportation network. What you’ll learn in this episode: Where to find SCI in SONAR and how to get access A walkthrough of the Summary View with spend, market comparison, risk, and opportunity insights How to use the Network View to identify challenging DCs and priority markets Lane-level analysis with rate comparisons, lane scores, and market difficulty Multi-modal insights with intermodal volume trends (when available) Risk & efficiency quadrants to guide procurement and carrier strategy Exporting network and lane views for RFPs and custom analysis How SCI supports smarter decisions in fragile market conditions SCI is available as an add-on under Applications in SONAR. If you don’t currently have access, reach out to your Account Manager to learn more. We also have exciting updates planned this year—if you’re interested in joining our Shipper Consortium, we’d love to chat. 📩 Have questions? Reach out to cs@gosonar.com or your Account Manager. 💡 Subscribe for more quick SONAR insights! #freighttech #freighttech #gosonar #sonar #softwareasaservice #logistics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    15 min

  5. 26 JAN

    Track Weather Risk in Real Time

    Welcome back to #WithSONAR! This week, we’re shifting to Critical Events and showing how you can track real-time weather disruptions directly within SONAR—while you’re already analyzing rates and market conditions. In this session, we’ll walk through SONAR’s weather intelligence tools, powered by our partnerships with WeatherOptics and Everstream, and how they help you proactively manage risk during severe weather events. You’ll learn how to: Access Critical Events under the Risk Management section in SONAR Monitor real-time and forecasted weather disruptions across the U.S. and globally Identify high-impact areas affecting facilities, shipments, and capacity View storms, cyclones, wildfires, earthquakes, and other disruptive events Use radar, traffic, hyperlocal weather, and impact indices to support operational decisions Validate delays, communicate proactively with customers and carriers, and plan ahead Both WeatherOptics and Everstream are included with your SONAR subscription, giving you the tools to stay ahead of disruptions and protect service during volatile conditions. 📩 Have questions? Reach out to cs@gosonar.com or your Account Manager. 💡 Subscribe for more quick SONAR insights! #freight #freighttech #gosonar #sonar #softwareasaservice #logistics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    13 min

  6. 12 JAN

    Batch Rate Intelligence for Smarter Pricing

    Welcome back to #WithSONAR! This week, we’re diving into Batch Rate Intelligence, SONAR’s multi-lane pricing tool designed to support short-term pricing decisions and RFP strategy with downloadable, market-aligned rate intelligence. In this session, you’ll learn how to: -Access Batch Rate Intelligence within SONAR applications -Upload lanes using the downloadable template or work directly in the UI -View real-time broker-to-carrier spot rates updated daily -Compare spot and contract rates (where available) to evaluate margin and spread -Understand lane scores to gauge capacity difficulty and pricing leverage -Monitor daily rejection rates to anticipate spot rate pressure -Export full datasets for Excel-based RFP analysis and customization Batch Rate Intelligence is an add-on within SONAR and is especially valuable as we head into RFP season, helping ensure your pricing reflects real-time market conditions. 📩 Have questions? Reach out to cs@gosonar.com or your Account Manager. 💡 Subscribe for more quick SONAR insights every week! #freighttech #freighttech #gosonar #sonar #softwareasaservice #logistics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    16 min

  7. 5 JAN

    New Truckload Datasets: Deeper Volume, Capacity & Market Insights

    Welcome back to WithSONAR! This week, we’re highlighting SONAR’s new Truckload Datasets—an enhancement to the same tender data you already know and trust. In this session, we’ll walk through the four new dataset categories: Volumes (STVI): Expanded market, trailer type, and length-of-haul intelligence—still indexed to 10k from 4/1/2019, but with far greater depth than legacy OTVI Rejections (STRI): A leading indicator for spot rate movement, showing carrier sentiment and capacity tightness at a granular market level Market Share (STMS): Identifies which markets drive the most truckload activity and where network imbalances may create opportunity Tender Lead Time (STLT): Reveals shipper sentiment and capacity expectations, helping you identify markets where support—and opportunity—is emerging These datasets are available today within your Custom Dashboards with your SONAR login. 📩 Have questions? Reach out to cs@gosonar.com or your Account Manager. 💡 Subscribe for more quick SONAR insights every week! #freighttech #freighttech #gosonar #sonar #softwareasaservice #logistics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    12 min

  8. 22/12/2025

    Unlocking Custom Market Insights for Smarter Decisions

    Welcome back to #WithSONAR! This week, we’re diving into Custom Dashboards and showing you how to tailor SONAR pages specifically to your network. In this session, you’ll learn how to: • Access and share custom dashboards in SONAR • Create dashboards from scratch or use the Dashboard Wizard • Build and customize Chart Widgets to analyze volume, capacity, seasonality, and market trends • Drill datasets down by market, equipment type, and lane • Use Map Widgets to visualize capacity and volume across markets, regions, or states We’ll also walk through recent map enhancements, including easier dataset selection, custom market overlays, and AI-generated summaries that provide actionable insights tailored to your role. Custom dashboards are available with all Enterprise SONAR logins, giving you the flexibility to monitor the markets that matter most to your business. 📩 Have questions? Reach out to cs@gosonar.com or your Account Manager. 💡 Subscribe for more quick SONAR insights every week! #freight #freighttech #gosonar #sonar #softwareasaservice #logistics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    18 min
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#withSONAR is about the intersection of freight data and the people that move it. Hosted by Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey.

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  • Creator
    FreightWaves
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    117
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    © 2021 FreightWaves
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