Tender rejections are back above 14%, and Labor Day is already tightening the freight market. In this SONAR update, FreightWaves breaks down why rejection rates are rising faster than the last three years, what that says about capacity, and why even modest demand moves can still disrupt this market. We also look at tender volumes, […]
The August Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) reveals a striking paradox in the freight market: transportation capacity continues its deep contraction with a reading of 40, yet prices are surging. This disconnect creates a challenging environment for carriers striving for profitability. Julie Van de Kamp breaks down the latest PMI and LMI data, exploring key indicators […]
Diesel prices are near record highs, and this spike may have more staying power than 2008 or 2022. John Kingston breaks down what’s driving the run-up: refinery outages, Russian supply hits, maintenance season and heating oil demand. For fleets, brokers and shippers, the big issue isn’t just the headline price. It’s how long this lasts […]
200,000 railcars could retire over the next few years — and that’s the real railcar market story. TrinityRail CCO Charley Moore joins FreightWaves Today to break down what rising retirements, high lease fleet utilization and delayed build decisions mean for shippers and the broader rail market. The panel also digs into weekly AAR rail traffic, […]
Agentic AI in logistics still breaks when spatial reasoning enters the picture. HERE Technologies’ Bart Coppelmans explains why general AI models can understand language but still fail on truck routing, low-clearance bridges, parking, congestion and real-world execution. In this FreightWaves Today segment, Bart lays out why location intelligence has to be built into logistics AI […]
AI gate automation cut dwell times to under 30 seconds while EAIGLE posted 350% year-over-year growth. CEO Amir Hoss explains how the company uses existing security cameras and computer vision to automate gate, yard and dock workflows. On site at a live facility, Hoss breaks down how EAIGLE went from a customer problem to a […]
US-Mexico freight volumes are skyrocketing, with one border crossing reportedly seeing a 1000% increase in daily truck movements. This unprecedented surge highlights the immense impact of nearshoring on the supply chain. We delve into the data behind this rapid growth and its implications for cross-border logistics between Texas and Mexico. Daily freight movements at the […]
A recent $604 million court ruling is forcing freight brokers to confront their carrier vetting processes like never before. Business advisor Josh Lovan from JJ Keller explains why relying on basic checks is no longer enough and how plaintiff attorneys are now demanding “true vetting.” Learn what steps brokers must take to elevate their safety […]
FreightWaves expert Dr. David Correll shares insights from Telegraph’s latest Market Consist Report, forecasting a surprising Q4 uptick in coal volumes driven by export opportunities. Get a 6-month outlook on freight rail service, intermodal volumes, and the impact of policy changes like the DOT-111 tank car phase-out. Discover how global energy prices and the data […]
Autonomous delivery robots are already operating at scale — and Avride says it has 60+ driverless Uber vehicles and several hundred delivery bots running today. Sergei Kirillov, chief commercial officer at Avride, breaks down where the company is live, how its sidewalk robots differ from road vehicles, and why college campuses and dense urban deliveries […]
Mexico rail is taking freight share — and 150-car rail ferries are part of the story. Bill Stephens of Trains Magazine breaks down what Grupo Mexico Transportes is doing differently: winning volume from highway and short-sea moves, expanding rail ferry capacity, and using a more aggressive security strategy to cut cargo theft incidents. If you […]
Peak season is upon us, but SONAR data reveals a surprising trend: tender rejection rates aren’t surging into Labor Day like previous years. While spot rates remain elevated year-over-year, the expected pre-holiday peak isn’t materializing. Is this the new normal for a supply-driven market, or a sign of deeper shifts with intermodal rail siphoning long-haul […]
Descartes’ recent $100 million acquisition of Tai Software is set to transform the freight brokerage landscape. Learn how this merger creates an AI-powered platform designed to help freight brokers overcome challenges like fraud, margin pressure, and fragmented workflows. Discover the future of unified logistics technology and how it promises to deliver unprecedented efficiency and value […]
Truck cab clutter is more than a nuisance—it can become a safety risk that costs fleets millions. James Boyce, a full-time driver and founder of BubbaLee LLC, explains how loose items in the cab turn into distractions, close calls and potential lawsuit exposure. He breaks down the idea behind Trucker Tote, why he built it […]
Tender rejections are still running near 13.5% — and that could mean the freight market has found a short-term bottom ahead of Labor Day. In this SONAR update, we break down what stalled rejection declines mean for capacity, why this still looks like a supply-led cycle, how intermodal pulled pressure off truckload this summer, and […]
Cargo theft is down 26% in 2025—but the value of stolen freight has doubled. Danielle Spinelli of GenLogs breaks down why fraud rings are shifting to higher-value loads, how sold MCs and pattern changes get flagged, and what brokers and carriers should watch now. This FreightWaves Today segment covers the latest CargoNet data, real-world fraud […]
Diesel prices are still above $5, and Aaron Decker says the real problem is refining capacity — not crude oil. In this FreightWaves Today interview, Decker breaks down crack spreads, refinery outages, low distillate inventories and how the Russia-Ukraine conflict is still hitting diesel markets. For carriers, brokers and shippers, this is the fuel outlook […]
Autonomous trucking is moving from pilot talk to real freight ops. Einride CEO Roozbeh Charli breaks down 27% revenue growth, a 60% jump in driverless hours, the Amazon middle-mile rollout, and the plan for 500 Tesla Semis on its platform. The conversation gets into what matters for carriers and fleet operators: where autonomous trucks actually […]
Reefer tender rejections are still running hot while van and flatbed cool off. The big swing factor: intermodal savings are now around 33%, pulling more freight off the road while refrigerated freight stays less flexible. In this SONAR Daily Update, FreightWaves breaks down reefer rejection trends, flatbed seasonality, rail container volume strength and what mode […]
AI agents will be commoditized in months. In supply chain, the real moat is the data foundation underneath them. Valentina Jordan, CEO and co-founder of Nauta, breaks down why global trade AI only works when movement of goods, data and money are connected. She explains the ‘operational brain,’ how it learns from ERP, TMS, WMS, […]
