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 […]
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 […]
Diesel is up 10 cents in a week while truckload spot rates only gained 2 cents — and that margin squeeze is the real freight market story. In this update, we break down stable tender rejections around 14%, elevated but flattening spot rates, rising contract rates, tight capacity, intermodal share gains and why weak housing […]
Trailer insurance gaps can get expensive fast — especially if you’re relying on someone else’s coverage or anything called contingent coverage. Andy Kuchar of Centerline Insurance breaks down 3 red flags companies should watch for, who actually needs dedicated trailer coverage, and why freight brokers, trailer pool operators, repower networks and leasing companies may all […]
Tender rejections hit 14%, but demand isn’t the real story. This SONAR update breaks down why van rejection rates are staying elevated, why capacity still looks fragile, and what that means for spot rates heading into quarter-end and October. We dig into national rejection trends, van vs. reefer vs. flatbed, tender volume seasonality, Midwest market […]
Freight AI is getting sold like a job killer. Will Bewley says the real ROI is much simpler: give brokers, dispatchers and ops teams time back. In this FreightWaves Today interview, the WoFlow co-founder breaks down where AI is actually working inside freight workflows, why we’re still early, and how carriers and 3PLs can use […]
Small brokerages should be nervous right now. Ryder VP Kendra Phillips breaks down how post-Montgomery liability, carrier vetting and safety standards are changing freight brokerage and managed transportation. In this FreightWaves Today interview, Phillips explains why shippers are asking tougher questions, why some carriers are being removed from networks, and why paying more for safer […]
Green Bay, Wisconsin, isn’t just about football. Brian Figueroa of KBX Logistics reveals why this city, with 1/10th of 1% of the US population, accounts for over 1% of all national transportation roles. Discover how Green Bay leverages deep industry collaboration and talent development to cement its status as a critical supply chain hub. Plus, […]
