Echo Global Logistics announced it has completed its acquisition of ITS Logistics, creating a $5.2 billion, full-service supply chain services platform.
Hub Group said it received a deficiency notice from Nasdaq for failing to timely submit 2025 financial results after discovering an accounting error.
C.H. Robinson is reducing management headcount through voluntary buyouts, the company said.
Lawsuit verdict: TQL hit with $22.5M verdict in pregnancy case.
Transfix co-founder Drew McElroy explains how running its own brokerage formed the basis for its TMS. The interview covers the 2014 founding, the decade of operations and the later transition to software.
Redwood Logistics has acquired Stridas, a managed transportation provider, marking its second acquisition in a week.
Third-party logistics provider Fura announced it has acquired fellow Texas-based broker Barton Logistics.
(Editor’s note: FreightWaves streamed news and commentary from the arguments before the Supreme Court in Montgomery vs. Caribe II earlier Wednesday. That can be found here). There was a stretch of questioning of Theodore Boutrous during oral arguments Wednesday before the U.S. Supreme Court on Montgomery vs. Caribe Transport II, the possibly groundbreaking case involving […]
Regulations originally designed to protect brokers are being used against them.
Private equity firm Thoma Bravo agreed to acquire 3PL WWEX Group and merge it with Auctane, a shipping software provider already in its portfolio.
RXO has launched Middle Mile Solutions, a single-source service connecting the first, middle and last miles of the supply chain.
Freight broker RXO said the truckload market is seeing “the biggest structural change” since deregulation in 1980.
It’s a strong market, but will it stick around? This month’s question for the State of Freight webinar.
AIT Worldwide Logistics traded hands again on Monday, with Greenbriar Equity Group buying a majority piece of the company.
Estes Logistics has acquired Pacific Northwest operator Key Trucking for an undisclosed sum.
The day after, an analysis of why logistics stocks sold off so hard Thursday.
RXO has seen its debt rating cut by Moody’s to a non-investment grade level.
QXO is making its second big purchase in the building products field.
Radiant Logistics beat fiscal second quarter expectations as customers are “growing increasingly bullish.”
Fuel Transport is taking a long-term view on growth, expanding owned warehouse infrastructure at a time when many logistics providers remain cautious. For Robert Piccioni, CEO of Montreal-based Fuel Transport, the strategy reflects years of disciplined investment and close collaboration with customers, not a reaction to short-term market swings. While Fuel operates primarily as a […]
The freight market has spent the better part of two years grinding along the bottom, offering little relief to brokers operating on thin margins and tighter credit. But as early signals suggest the cycle may finally be inflecting upward, recent earnings calls from RXO and C.H. Robinson offer a timely warning: a rising market does […]
An accounting error at Hub Group has placed its financial statements for the first three quarters of 2025 under review.
RXO’s fourth quarter was tough but it is focusing on a longer-term message.
The first look at RXO’s fourth quarter earnings show the impact of a bad market for brokers.
Allstates WorldCargo adds customs brokerage capabilities by acquiring Promptus.
Jacksonville-based AGX Freight Group has suspended operations after a lender dispute restricted access to working capital.
Another successful quarter led analysts on the C.H. Robinson earnings call to wonder what the longer-term future holds.
Broker Landstar System’s fourth quarter was negatively impacted by one prior and two recent tragic accidents.
The first look at C.H. Robinson’s earnings that investors applauded.
Triumph Financial’s earnings had numerous points that showed a strengthening freight market.
Third-party logistics providers accounted for a larger share of the top 100 industrial leases in 2025, according to CBRE Group.
Missed pickups have long been an accepted cost of doing business in less-than-truckload shipping. They’re frustrating, inefficient and expensive, but for an industry built on shared capacity and tight scheduling, they’ve often felt unavoidable. C.H. Robinson is betting that doesn’t have to be the case. The logistics provider has rolled out a new set of […]
The Trump administration is putting its weight behind C.H. Robinson over the issue of broker liability.
TQL incorrectly made higher payouts to some brokers, is clawing them back.
Less-than-truckload carrier Saia said it is renaming its LinkEx logistics business to Saia Logistics.
In the fast-paced world of e-commerce logistics, mergers are often hailed as game-changers, promising synergies, expanded networks, and economies of scale. But for FAST Group—the entity born from the August 2025 merger of Australian parcel delivery firm Sendle, U.S.-based FirstMile, and ACI Logistix—the honeymoon was short-lived. Just months after the deal closed, Sydney-based Federation Asset […]
C.H. Robinson’s CFO talked with FreightWaves about some of the specifics of its so-far successful AI strategy.
Third-party logistics provider Trinity Logistics has acquired Granite Logistics, a freight agent partner of nearly 14 years with offices in Sartell and Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Spot rates and tender rejections exceeded 2024, 2023, and 2022 levels.
Transportation attorney Matthew Leffler says that a new bill in Congress meant to hold freight brokers accountable has some issues.
Optimism for 2026 permeates a key conference of the movers and shakers in logistics M&A.
RPM’s second acquisition this month adds more services to the non-asset auto hauler.
It isn’t often you find Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and New York Attorney General Letitia James on the same side of an issue. But that pairing and numerous others that cross the political divide among the attorneys general of red and blue states and the District of Columbia can be found over the issue […]
Lean Solutions Group has spent the last decade building its reputation as a people-first partner in the logistics industry. Its embedded teams became fixtures inside freight brokerages, 3PLs, and carriers across North America, powering back-office operations and customer service functions with nearshore talent. But the company’s newest technology announcements, LeanTek AgentEdge and LeanTek Connect, signal […]
RXO credit rating faces challenges, while C.H. Robinson continues to shine.
Neace Ventures’ acquisition of J&J Transportation Consultants and Thoroughbred Transportation may have flown under the radar when it was announced earlier this year, but it represents something much larger happening across the logistics industry. The Louisville-based private investment firm, traditionally known for its holdings in food, beverage, and consumer brands, has been steadily building out […]
The Supreme Court got its first legal arguments as it takes up the issue of broker liability.
For the second time in three months, Odyssey Logistics has seen Moody’s cut its debt rating.
Truckload broker RXO said 2025 is likely to end quietly but outlined several catalysts that could produce “freight rate volatility” next year.
Even BMC-85 trust funds must now consist of cash or cash equivalents.
A new industry benchmark compares the effectiveness of marketing strategies among freight and logistics companies.
Journey offers freight brokerages recruiting, consulting, and training.
The deadline for the first key brief is at the start of December.
In less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, even seasoned brokers struggle to quote shipments accurately. The issue rarely lies with the base rate; it’s the hidden accessorial charges that disrupt margins and relationships. Residential deliveries, liftgate requirements, and limited-access locations often go unnoticed until after booking, resulting in rebills, disputes, and frustration for both brokers and shippers. Despite […]
Third-party logistics provider BlueGrace announced it has acquired Michigan-based peer STB Freight Group.
Radiant Logistics outlined incremental revenue opportunities on a Monday quarterly call as its Navegate platform is expected to see wider customer adoption.
How the RXO rate squeeze is sign of larger 3PL industry dynamics and affecting logistics operations,
Following the pandemic-era logistics boom, shippers found themselves drowning in technology. The rush to digitize supply chains brought an explosion of new tools, each claiming to solve a critical problem, from delivery visibility to customer communication. However, as many soon learned, having more platforms didn’t always mean greater efficiency. Instead, it exacerbated common problems of […]
First look: Negative reaction to RXO’s earnings.
Expeditors stock is on a roll after earnings that beat expectations.
C.H. Robinson AI strategy enhances 2026 financial forecast, driving growth in logistics.
The financial performance of C.H. Robinson (NASDAQ: CHRW) continued to rip higher in the third quarter, with various levels of profitability and performance improved even as there was no sign of a market turnaround as measured by some of the company’s data. Wall Street, which already has made C.H. Robinson an investment darling–up about 30% […]
Scout Freight is the newest logistics company to expand Freight Alley. The brokerage, with headquarters in Dalton, Georgia, and an office in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee, was founded by logistics veterans Elliot Scott, George Yates and Matt Moore.
Truckload broker Landstar System called out some positive catalysts on its third-quarter call with analysts on Tuesday.
Factoring companies face payment delays in a weak freight market, impacting carriers’ margins.
Truckstop.com has launched the freight industry’s first load board exclusively for dry vans, aiming to provide an affordable edge for owner-operators and small fleets.
Robinson announces its ‘Agentic Supply Chain.’
Flexport has introduced a new Customs Technology Suite designed to help importers manage tariffs, reduce costs, and navigate increasingly complex trade environments. The launch, part of the company’s broader Fall 2025 technology rollout, adds to a growing portfolio of digital tools aimed at improving visibility and efficiency across global supply chains. The Customs Technology Suite […]
Alvys, a logistics software provider, has secured $40 million in a Series B funding round led by RTP Global as it seeks to deepen its impact across the freight and insurance brokerage industries. The company’s approach, combining automation, integrated systems, and AI to simplify complex operations for carriers and brokers, is driving the Series B […]
Highway fraud prevention tools integrate into AscendTMS for SMBs, boosting security and enhancing protection.
Industry veteran-led startup CoPilot announced its initial acquisition as it works toward establishing a global logistics platform.
The freight industry is full of fragmented workflows, thin margins and outdated technology. Mentium is aiming to change the way freight brokerages operate. The Austin-based startup announced a $3.2 million seed round this week, led by Lerer Hippeau with participation from Matchstick Ventures, Tower Research Capital, Antler, MBA Ventures, and angel investor Michael Witte. Mentium’s […]
The Supreme Court will take up the issue of broker liability under F4A.
Echo Global B3 rating by Moody’s highlights steady earnings despite challenges in a soft freight market.
ArcBest talks up numbers at its first investor day since 2015.
Alvys has secured $40 million in Series B funding to accelerate its mission of transforming freight operations through AI and automation. The round, led by RTP Global with participation from Alpha Square Group, Titanium Ventures, Picus Capital, and Bonfire Ventures, brings the company’s total funding to $77 million. The investment comes just over a year […]
Supreme Court to decide on broker liability, impacting logistics law.
Triumph is raising the stakes in freight tech with the launch of its integrated Pricing and Performance Intelligence solution, a platform that blends rate prediction, carrier scorecarding, and capacity sourcing into a single tool for brokers. Built on the combined data of Greenscreens.ai and Isometric Technologies (ISO), the new system is designed to help brokers […]
FMCSA has taken initial steps to modernize its complaint database to improve response times and crack down on fraud.
Echo Global Logistics opens an office in Monterrey to meet rising U.S.-Mexico trade demand.
The Tech Roundup is a weekly rundown of advancements and news in the FreightTech space. This week: Ordoro & DropStream Partner to Streamline 3PL Fulfillment for E-commerce Merchants, PS Transportation Partners with Hyperscale Systems to Eliminate Driver Hold Times with VIC, a Breakthrough Digital Driver Assistant, HERE & Radaro Partner for Next-Gen Route Optimization and […]
Amazon is expanding its multi-channel fulfillment service to merchants on three major off-Amazon platforms.
LunaPath launches an AI platform built to help freight brokers and 3PLs slash routine work and save on operational costs.
And then there’s the other side of the argument. With a September 29 judicial conference now set at the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) for the justices to consider whether to take up the issue of broker liability, the pleadings on both sides of the debate are coming into focus. Both Transportation Quality Logistics and the Transportation […]
BWT Logistics has acquired RAZR Logistics, adding on-demand warehousing to its services.
For years, freight sales teams have been swimming in signals but starved of context. A shipper searching for a provider profile on a platform like CarrierSource might indicate upcoming freight needs, but knowing exactly why they’re searching, who inside the company is driving the activity, and how to reach them with the right pitch has […]
Radiant Logistics’ fiscal fourth quarter results came in ahead of analysts’ expectations.
TIA files comments as Supreme Court faces pivotal broker liability cases.
TIA is hoping to enact long-sought legislation setting up federal safety standards that brokers and shippers can rely on when hiring motor carriers.
The Tech Roundup is a weekly rundown of advancements and news in the FreightTech space. This week: Tai and Navix team up to simplify freight audit and accelerate cash flow, Highway expands McLeod integration, and Roambee rebrands to Decklar. Tai and Navix team up to simplify freight audit and accelerate cash flow The often-overlooked world […]
C.H. Robinson launches U.S.-Mexico freight consolidation service to cut costs, enhance visibility.
TruckSmarter funding boosts AI tech with a $16M investment, transforming trucking load boards for drivers.
OnTrac is differentiating itself from other regional parcel carriers by offering coast-to-coast service to take more business from FedEx and UPS
Total Quality Logistics has reportedly offered a $2,000 resignation incentive, a move aimed at keeping only employees who are “all in.”
Discover how Augment’s AI logistics platform is transforming the industry with a new $85M investment.
Armada is rolling up three 3PLs into one that will operate under the Armada name.
Trimble’s Freight Marketplace, touted recently by its CEO on an earnings call, signed up its first big shipper.
DP World enhances its logistics warehouse network with a new facility in Central PA, boosting efficiency and distribution capabilities.
Enhance carrier vetting and onboarding with MyCarrier Portal’s integration for improved safety and fraud prevention.
Explore FreightTech innovations in Belgium, including warehouse automation, GoBolt’s Shopify partnership, and Ensilitech’s funding success.
