A former dispatcher outlines his career path in the wild world of trucking. The only certainty is just how chaotic trucking can get.

The trucking business is often cyclical, and understanding the changes in profitability is a great barometer for the general macroeconomic outlook.

On Monday, the Iowa-based truckload carrier acquired several assets from the Contract Freighters Inc. (CFI) portfolio

FreightTech 100 nominations end soon It’s the second most wonderful time of the year behind college football returning. If you or someone you know is innovating or disrupting the freight industry, the nominations for the annual FreightWaves FreightTech 100 are ending on Friday. To submit a nomination, use the link here.  An external peer group […]

Rail service levels are impacting trucking intermodal growth plans. At a Deutsche Bank transportation conference on Tuesday, J.B. Hunt noted that intermodal demand remained strong but poor rail service appears to be creating a bottleneck. 

Trailer pools as a hedge against contract rate declines, Electric truck infrastructure — breakthroughs versus misconceptions

ATRI: Costliest year ever in trucking On Wednesday, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released its annual report on the operational costs of trucking. The report, which has been published annually since 2008, is based on motor carrier financial and operations data from 2021.  Below are some highlights from the report and press release:  Total […]

Legal battle over trucking independent contractors The trucking owner-operator business model is getting more legal challenges. The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court decision in May 2021 that ruled in favor of Schneider’s contract terms, creating a situation where an owner-operator is effectively an employee based on its interpretation of the […]

Trailer pool services are gaining adoption. Wabash, a major manufacturer of equipment, recently announced a partnership with Phoenix-based freight brokerage FreightVana to supply the company with its trailer-as-a-service (TaaS) platform.

FreightWaves recently conducted a survey of owner-operators outlining business issues and outlooks on profitability in 2022 compared to the previous year.

A common theme during the downward swing in the cyclical freight market cycle is the movement of owner-operators in and out of large fleets.

The Port of Oakland in California is experiencing a work stoppage and limited access to the container terminals as truckers escalate their protests against the state’s AB5 law.

New rules proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding disclosure of climate-related risks and greenhouse gas emissions could greatly impact the trucking industry.

The protests stem from the potential impact the AB5 law will have on the over 70,000 owner-operators who operate in California.

Loaded and Rolling: Holiday impact on trucking; CA AB5 law goes into effect; Inflation headwinds batter consumer spending in May

There are a few key factors to consider when looking to book spot market freight, according to my seven years as a freight broker.

J.B. Hunt showcases its tech-enabled multimodal marketplace to streamline efficiency

TransForce showcases digital recruiting platform, matching drivers and carriers through technology

Emerge, a tech startup based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is showcasing its AI-powered, dynamic Freight Procurement platform as part of its seven-minute live demo during The Future of Supply Chain event in Northwest Arkansas.

Drivewyze, a leader in connected truck services and operator of the largest public-private weigh station bypass network in North America, is showcasing its Safety+ safety suite during a seven-minute live demonstration.