Chris Wofford joined FW Today to talk freight, macro risk and what operators should actually be watching right now. No hype, no magic-timeline calls—just the signals that matter if you run trucks, buy capacity or sit in the middle. What are you watching most? C.H. Robinson’s acquisition of RXO is the largest truck brokerage merger-and-acquisition […]

A staggering $100 billion discrepancy exists between China’s reported exports and the US’s recorded imports. Michael Kanko, CEO of ImportGenius.com, explains what this trade data delta signifies for the global supply chain. He details how granular shipping records are used for everything from sourcing new components to ensuring compliance with international sanctions, and why transparency […]

C.H. Robinson’s acquisition of RXO marks the biggest truck brokerage merger in history. This monumental $5.8 billion deal, driven by the promise of $300 million in synergies, could redefine the competitive landscape for 3PLs. What does this mean for the future of freight and for other brokers in the industry? C.H. Robinson announced Monday it […]

Truckload spot rates keep rising, but demand isn’t the real story. Accepted tender volumes are falling, rejection rates have cooled, and yet spot and contract rates are still moving up. In this market update, we break down the mixed truckload signals: softer tenders, higher fuel, tighter capacity, barriers to entry for new carriers, and why […]

Webb Estes reveals record tonnage, thriving next-day business, and low driver turnover. He calls it a “Goldilocks market” for contracted carriers. Are you seeing similar success in your operations, or different trends? Let us know below. Estes Express Lines recorded a 15% year-over-year tonnage increase last week, marking back-to-back record weeks for the LTL carrier, […]

Freight credit risk in 2024 is the focus as Triumph Financial’s Aaron Graft joins FreightWaves to break down what he’s seeing. Graft, founder, vice chairman and CEO of Triumph Financial, talks through the freight finance backdrop, market pressure points and what carriers, brokers and shippers should be watching now. If you operate in trucking, payments, […]

Ocean freight risk is rising, and on some Asia–North America lanes, late delivery is now the most likely outcome. Matt Anderson breaks down why carrier selection matters more than lane selection right now — and how that decision can drive downstream trucking and spot exposure. This conversation covers the September ocean freight risk outlook, service […]

The latest PMI numbers from the Institute of Supply Chain Management show US manufacturing activity expanding for the ninth consecutive month. However, supply chain leaders are still grappling with significant pricing pressures, rising transportation costs, and commodity inflation. This detailed report breaks down the September PMI, new orders, inventory levels, and production, revealing the underlying […]

Last year’s RelayCon left the impression that small carriers had shown up to Las Vegas hungry, but this September something had shifted, because the carriers filling the hallways and breakout rooms weren’t just hungry anymore, they’d done their homework, they knew their numbers, and they came with a specific list of what they needed to […]

Truck driver perks and driver appreciation are moving from talk to actual retention strategy. Samsara breaks down why drivers said they feel underappreciated, what fleets can offer at no cost, and how a 50+ brand perks program is getting traction with drivers. In this conversation, Kelly Soderlund explains what drivers asked for, why wellness and […]

Intermodal hits all-time highs while truckload rejection rates hold near 14% — and that matters for every carrier and broker watching Q4. In this FreightWaves market update, we break down tender rejections, dry van/reefer/flatbed spot rates, the early-October volume drop and why domestic intermodal keeps taking share. The key question: is capacity still tight, or […]

Kodiak landed IKEA as its driverless launch shipper partner, with a long-haul rollout targeted by the end of the year. In this FreightWaves Today segment, Daniel Goff of Kodiak and Chas Wurster of PrePass break down what has to happen before driverless trucks scale: safety case work, inspections, roadside enforcement and state-by-state compliance. The big […]

Warehouse cameras can reveal hidden lost capacity every shift — without new hardware. Sarit Tamir, founder and CEO of Seeteria, explains how existing warehouse cameras can flag idle dock doors, blocked aisles, forklift congestion and staging imbalances in real time. The pitch is simple: find disruptions that look normal, fix them faster, and turn lost […]

Intermodal volumes are breaking records! Domestic intermodal containers reached a new annual high of over 21,000, driven by significant cost savings and strong annual growth. Discover which lanes offer the biggest intermodal savings and what this trend means for freight conversion from road to rail as we head into Q4. The 7-day moving average of […]

North American rail traffic is booming, with intermodal volumes hitting record highs. But as the economy recovers, a critical bottleneck threatens to derail this growth: declining drayage capacity. We dive into the latest AAR weekly report and analyze the surprising rebound in chemical and petroleum shipments, while exploring how a shortage of drayage drivers could […]

After years of skepticism, FreightWaves’ Adam Wingfield, a former over-the-road truck driver, finally got behind the wheel of a fully loaded Tesla Semi. He shares his honest, unfiltered experience – from tackling an 8% grade with ease to the surprising comfort and advanced features that could reshape the future of short-haul trucking. Was it enough […]

The economy is expanding, yet consumer sentiment is dipping below Global Financial Crisis levels. Dr. Jason Miller breaks down the surprising disconnect, revealing how everything from AI CapEx and rising interest rates to local NIMBYism and GLP-1 drugs are shaping the freight market. Discover which sectors are booming and which are hurting, and what it […]

Diesel prices soaring to new highs, driver pay increasing, and operating costs up 40-50% since 2019 are reshaping the freight landscape. David Parker of Covenant Logistics Group joins us to break down the latest SONAR data, discussing everything from tight drayage capacity to the surprising impact of NIMBYism on data center growth and its implications […]

David Parker, CEO of Covenant Logistics Group, discusses the evolving freight landscape, including the impact of emissions standards, the move away from commoditized OTR, and surprising insights into specialized markets like live chicken hauling. He shares his views on the future of electric and autonomous trucks, and how economic factors like GLP-1 drugs are affecting […]

AI load negotiation is getting real for carriers — and it could cut hours out of booking a truck. Gabe Ribeiro of Hey Bubba AI breaks down where fleets actually stand on AI, why small carriers still aren’t far behind, and how AI can negotiate with multiple brokers at the same time through email, calling […]