Grace Sharkey

Grace Sharkey is a professional in the logistics and transportation industry with experience in journalism, digital content creation and decision-making roles in the third-party logistics space. Prior to joining FreightWaves, Grace led a startup brokerage to more than $80 million in revenue, holding roles of increasing responsibility, including director of sales, vice president of business development and chief strategy officer. She is currently a staff writer, podcast producer and SiriusXM radio host for FreightWaves, a leading provider of news, data and analytics for the logistics industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations from Michigan State University. You can contact her at gsharkey@freightwaves.com.
Apr - 2025 -
09 April
Grace Sharkey

Freight industry still lags in technology adoption

While some progress has been made, 16% of respondents still rely on rudimentary tools including Excel spreadsheets and manual phone calls, indicating a gap in digital adoption.

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03 April
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Landstar anticipates fraud-related earnings hit

Investors have responded to the revelation, disclosed in a late Wednesday 8-K filing, with Landstar’s stock taking a hit over the past 24 hours.

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Q&A: Can the industry loosen up its data bottlenecks?

FreightWaves sat down with Ventagium’s founder, Arturo Torres Arpi, to explore barriers preventing companies from embracing data-driven strategies and solutions that can drive operational excellence.

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01 April
Grace Sharkey

Agility Robotics’ humanoid robot reportedly raising $400M

Coinciding with $400 million funding rumors, Agility Robotics has announced a series of enhancements to its flagship humanoid robot, Digit.

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Mar - 2025 -
31 March
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Transfix launches RFP tool, teases upcoming gen AI release

Jonathan Salama, co-founder and CEO of Transfix, emphasized during a conversation with FreightWaves the two primary challenges facing brokers today: securing more freight and maintaining strong margins.

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28 March
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VIDEO: Drivers voice frustrations with FMCSA enforcement

Federal transportation officials at the Mid-America Trucking Show discussed a deregulatory approach that aligns with the Trump administration’s policy of eliminating 10 regulations for every new one introduced.

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Freight brokers: What your role will look like tomorrow

For years, the narrative around freight brokerage technology has centered on automation freeing up employees to focus on relationship-building and high-level tasks. But what does that mean in practice?

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26 March
Grace Sharkey

SFOO Summit: Carriers need AI agents to keep up with broker tech

From automating back-office tasks to enhancing driver communication with voice AI, this discussion breaks down practical, cost-effective ways AI can improve efficiency, reduce workload and drive profitability.

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25 March
Grace Sharkey

Uber Freight’s Powerloop begins offering dedicated tours to carriers

Carriers in the Powerloop dedicated tours program commit to at least a two-week period of hauling freight using Powerloop trailers. But they can select specific loads within a tour or haul their own loads using a Powerloop trailer.

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Autonomous dispatcher Bubba AI launches for independent truckers, small carriers

Hey Bubba sees uses for its AI beyond dispatching. Future integrations may include features like truck parking reservations, predictive maintenance scheduling and automated compliance management.

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19 March
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Walmart rolls forward with brokerage: What it means for Amazon

Emails sent to select carriers introduce Walmart’s new brokerage program and outline the benefits of participation.

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Intangles maps physics of truck components for predictive maintenance

Intangles digital twin technology can not only help in proactive maintenance but prove that over-the-road trucking fleets uphold high safety standards as well.

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18 March
Grace Sharkey

Deliverr co-founder launches ‘AI teammate’ for logistics, raises $25M

After exploring the potential of large language models, Deliverr co-founder Harish Abbott recognized that logistics professionals spend most of their work time handling routine tasks like email, phone calls and data entry.

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Transflo releases next-gen workflow automation solution for carriers

Transflo has released the latest update of its automation solution for document processing in the trucking industry.

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SnapFulfil survey: Warehouse automation growing beyond early-adopter phase

According to a SnapFulfil survey, 56% of respondents expect their warehouse automation levels to increase somewhat over the next two years, while 23% foresee a significant increase.

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12 March
Grace Sharkey

Reports: 51-year-old Michigan trucking company halts operations

Equity Transportation’s reported closure underscores the reality that in today’s freight market, even long-established carriers are not immune to the economic downturn.

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Orderful report: Trucking recovering, but specialized markets still volatile

A performance analysis by Orderful of different equipment types highlights strengths and challenges across the market.

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10 March
Grace Sharkey

Global manufacturing is repositioning — but it’s complicated

While manufacturers initially sought tariff relief by relocating production to Southeast Asia, trade compliance experts say these “tariff-friendly” locations are increasingly vulnerable to reciprocal tariffs.

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06 March
Grace Sharkey

Shoppers fearful of crime at retail locations

This week: Shoppers share safety concerns, and we examine theft on the railroads

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