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title: Interview with Derek Leathers - Freight Marketplace Update
description: Hear what's happening in the freight marketplace right now in this interview with Derek Leathers.
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## INTERVIEW WITH DEREK LEATHERS, CEO OF WERNER ENTERPRISES

# Trends to Watch in the Freight Marketplace

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### While rates have rebounded somewhat, carrier closings are still common, leaving many wondering where this market is headed. In this interview, Derek Leathers provides perspective on the trends we're seeing and guidance for what to expect in the future.

Access the interview to hear his thoughts about questions like:

- What trends are you seeing in the freight market right now?
- What’s happening with accidents and insurance?
- Will bankruptcy continue to be common throughout 2020?
- Where is the digital freight brokerage market heading?
- Does becoming a shipper of choice still have value?

**What is Werner Enterprises?**

Werner Enterprises is a global transportation provider of freight management and supply chain solutions. Werner Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1956 and is among the five largest truckload carriers in the United States. Werner Enterprises completed its initial public offering in April 1986 with a fleet of 630 trucks. Today, the fleet consists of more than 7,800 tractors, 24,000 trailers and approximately 13,000 associates and independent contractors worldwide.

 

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