FreightWaves TV

ZET Scale, a shipper alliance, just placed the largest electric truck order in US history: 2,500 Tesla Class 8 trucks. Cristiano Façanha from Smart Freight Centre explains how this demand aggregation program is breaking the market’s “chicken and egg” problem by making electric trucks cost-competitive with diesel, driving the industry towards a more sustainable future. […]

FreightWaves Finance Editor Todd Maiden breaks down Q3 earnings. Capacity drawdown continues, but demand needs to catch up. LTL carriers showed demand improvement and managed costs, while truckload saw profit growth lag. What’s your take on the outlook? LTL carriers outperformed expectations on both tonnage and pricing in the third quarter, while truckload operators faced […]

FreightWaves expert breaks down 20 years of freight market cycles, from the muted early 2000s to the current volatile environment. Discover how economic variables and policy changes have shaped boom and bust periods, leading to today’s complex supply chain challenges. Learn why assuming a quick end to the current cycle could be a critical mistake […]

Schneider is making a monumental shift in its intermodal operations, moving all eastern rail business from CSX to Norfolk Southern. This strategic partnership aims to unlock significant growth, enhance capacity flexibility, and drive more freight off the roads and onto rail. Discover the full implications of this major move and what it means for the […]

The trailer market is experiencing an unexpected surge, with utilization rates surpassing even pandemic levels. Craig Barth, CFO at Premier Trailer Leasing, breaks down why this supply-side driven boom is happening, the shift in demand for older equipment, and critical fraud warnings for those seeking rentals. We also dive into how fleets are navigating CapEx […]

SAIA President & CEO Fritz Holgrefe breaks down the company’s impressive third-quarter earnings, including record revenue and significant improvements in customer satisfaction and claims ratios. Discover how strategic network investments and a customer-centric approach are driving SAIA’s success and what lies ahead for the logistics giant. Saia reported record third-quarter revenue of $982.5 million, up […]

SKU proliferation has made beverage distribution a logistical nightmare. Zac Boehm, Chief Automation Officer at Hy-Tek Intralogistics, breaks down how their innovative automation systems, High-Sync and High-Flow, tackle the challenges of rising product counts and high labor turnover. Learn how optimizing pick paths and simplifying operations can lead to double or even triple pick speeds […]

Kuebix AI is here to streamline your shipper TMS operations. FreightWise CEO Chris Cochran explains how their new AI-enabled platform, built from a legacy Kuebix system, is disrupting traditional logistics by offering an “order to pay” solution. Say goodbye to manual routing flaws and hello to optimized, efficient supply chains managed with clean, actionable data. […]

A new Sparq report reveals a surprising trend: most transportation and logistics leaders are satisfied with their AI and technology investments, with 90% reporting met or exceeded ROI expectations. Yet, a significant 62% are pushing vendors for faster payback. This raises a critical question about the future of tech adoption in the industry. Scott Monnig, […]

In a lukewarm freight market, not all carriers are feeling the same heat. Craig Fuller and Paul Tonsager dive deep into why Knight-Swift’s ‘ruthless’ approach might be outperforming JB Hunt’s ‘conservative’ strategy, and what this means for the broader trucking and intermodal sectors. Discover the surprising nuances in today’s supply chain earnings. Knight-Swift’s willingness to […]

Discover how new Sonar indices are revolutionizing freight cost transparency. Shippers can now accurately track the real premiums paid for rejected loads and understand escalating contract rates. This essential data helps you optimize routing guides and budget for backup coverage, turning estimates into actionable insights. FreightWaves’ Sonar on Thursday released three truckload dataset groups that […]

Cass Information Systems CFO Mike Normile reveals how rising freight rates, fuel surcharges, and higher interest rates fueled a 19% increase in earnings per share for Q3. He details the impact of market shifts on their financial performance and discusses strategic investments in AI and technology for future competitiveness. Discover how Cass thrives in today’s […]

Triumph Financial CEO Aaron Graft joins FreightWaves to discuss how his company achieved a remarkable 38% transportation revenue growth during one of the longest freight recessions in history. Discover the strategic investments in platform and product development that fueled organic growth, allowing Triumph to thrive despite challenging market dynamics. Graft also shares critical insights on […]

The latest weekly rail traffic numbers show a significant intermodal volume surge, propelled by high diesel fuel prices and tight truck capacity, causing shippers to divert freight to rail. Get insights into North American carloads, key commodity segments, and upcoming Class I railroad earnings reports that will shed more light on these trends. U.S. intermodal […]

Vertical Aerospace’s Michael Cervenka explains how their Velocopter eVTOL aircraft is set to transform urgent freight and remote logistics. This electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle combines helicopter agility with airplane speed, reaching places conventional transport can’t. Learn about its capabilities, certification timeline, and the massive impact it will have on time-critical deliveries, defense, and […]

Truckload rates are up, but carrier profits still aren’t following. JB Hunt, Werner and Heartland earnings all point to the same freight market story: pricing power is back, but diesel, driver and insurance costs are eating the gains. In this update, we break down what the latest earnings say about truckload and intermodal, why road-to-rail […]

A FedEx truck carrying nearly $1 million in Pokémon and sports cards was robbed in California. FreightWaves’ Phil Brink and Highway’s Brennan Bailey break down how this audacious cargo theft happened and what it means for supply chain security. Discover the different types of freight theft and expert strategies to protect valuable cargo on the […]

The freight market is seeing fluctuating volumes and steady tender rejections, with a particular spotlight on the refrigerated sector. Learn why 1 in 5 reefer loads are being rejected nationally, and how rising diesel costs and fall harvests are impacting spot and contract rates. Discover which regions are driving these trends and what to expect […]

Bot Auto’s President & COO, Brett Suma, explains how their unique foundational model and advanced software, developed by an AI-first team, slashed the cost of autonomous driving systems to just $50,000 per truck. This capital-efficient approach allows them to offer highly reliable, redundant, and safe autonomous trucking, challenging industry norms and driving unprecedented growth. Bot […]

FreightWaves editor-at-large John Kingston breaks down the latest diesel price trends and the bombshell $700M nuclear verdict against CH Robinson. Discover what this ruling means for freight brokers and the entire trucking industry, plus insights into fuel price outlook for the coming winter. A Dallas County judge has affirmed 100% of the roughly $603 million […]