FreightWaves Today

SummaryView Transcript Tropical Storm Bertha is crawling along the Gulf Coast, raising concerns about significant coastal flooding and heavy rainfall. While this hurricane season is predicted to be quiet due to El Niño, Weather Optics’ Joshua Feldman explains why slow-moving storms like Bertha can still pose a serious threat to logistics and supply chains, especially […]

SummaryView Transcript Tropical Storm Bertha is brewing in the Gulf, marking the second named storm of the season. While not yet a hurricane, Bertha’s path across the Gulf Coast poses significant risks to freight markets and the vital energy sector. Learn how flooding, production shutdowns, and relief efforts will impact logistics, and why even a […]

SummaryView Transcript The latest DOE/EIA report shows diesel prices experiencing their largest weekly jump since the Iran War, adding over 55 cents per gallon in just two weeks. This unprecedented surge in diesel, now twice the price of Brent crude, highlights severe imbalances in the global energy market. John Kingston breaks down the impact on […]

SummaryView Transcript Discover how Armada’s CFO, Brian McGowan, tackles the complex, low-margin world of food and restaurant logistics. Learn how their comprehensive supply chain solutions, including innovative fuel hedging strategies, saved clients nearly $9 million amidst volatile fuel prices and inflation. We also discuss how AI and new tech are reshaping food delivery and what […]

SummaryView Transcript FreightWaves sits down with Marc Held, CEO of HOPTEK, an AI-native freight monetization platform. Learn how his unique approach to problem-solving, influenced by a successful track record in logistics tech exits including Green Screens and Turvo, is now being applied to help carriers maximize profit and streamline tender decisions. Discover how HOPTEK is […]

SummaryView Transcript Paul Boothe, Chief Commercial Officer at ODW Logistics, joins FreightWaves Today to dissect the nuances of the ArcBest-Molo acquisition, the impact of cultural integration, and the evolving dynamics of the logistics market. Boothe shares insights from his decades-long career, covering the automotive sector’s pivot post-COVID, the ‘supercycle’ in freight, and the critical role […]

SummaryView Transcript Is the freight market in a ‘Goldilocks scenario’? July may be seasonally slow, but underlying conditions suggest a significant shift towards quality and contracted rates. We break down why load boards are losing market share and what this means for future rate increases. Summary unavailable.

SummaryView Transcript Every logistics company operates uniquely, so why settle for one-size-fits-all AI? Sushanth Raman, CEO of Pallet, introduces custom AI models designed specifically for individual businesses. Discover how sovereign AI slashes execution costs by 70-80%, enhances data privacy, and drives tangible ROI. Learn why owning your intelligence is critical for future supply chain success. […]

SummaryView Transcript FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller reports LIVE from the world’s largest airshow with critical insights into the tightening freight market. Discover how international container spot rates have surged 400% and what this means for domestic trucking. We break down the quiet trucking market, strong intermodal activity, and the anticipated surge of long-haul volume from […]

SummaryView Transcript FreightWaves’ Phil Brink dives into two explosive stories shaking the supply chain: a $1 billion cargo theft network exposed by the FBI, and federal crackdowns on 75 CDL training schools suspected of widespread fraud. Learn about the sophisticated methods criminals use, the implications for driver safety, and how law enforcement and brokers are […]

SummaryView Transcript Freight demand is split. While consumer-centric sectors like beverages and appliances struggle, industrial demand for electrical goods, data centers, and batteries is soaring, creating a unique bifurcation in the freight market. Dr. Jason Miller from Michigan State University warns the AI data center build-out could be an ‘absolute bubble’ mirroring past tech booms, […]

SummaryView Transcript Digital freight brokers relying on automation might be creating a data trail that could be used against them in court. Cassandra Gaines, founder and CEO of Carrier Assure, discusses how collected data can prove brokers knew about risks but failed to act, potentially leading to significant liability. Learn what data points matter, which […]

SummaryView Transcript Iran’s recent actions in the Strait of Hormuz, including missile strikes on oil tankers and a looming blockade, are creating a major headache for global supply chains. With 20% of the world’s oil at stake, the shipping industry faces critical decisions on security and legal recourse. Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, President of the Israel Law […]

SummaryView Transcript C.H. Robinson has been lauded as the most successful AI company in logistics, but how much of this is truly AI-driven innovation versus strategic business restructuring? We dive into their approach, exploring the balance between cutting-edge AI, lean methodologies, and the crucial element of human change management. Learn how they navigate cultural shifts, […]

SummaryView Transcript CloneOps CEO David Bell reveals how AI agents are transforming the modern supply chain. Discover why drivers prefer interacting with AI for critical logistics updates and how this shift is enhancing efficiency and accuracy. Bell shares insights on building a profitable AI company and the real impact of intelligent automation on operations. Summary […]

SummaryView Transcript Despite a recent slowdown, the freight M&A market is buzzing with excitement. Investment banking director Eddie Zukowski explains why he’s bullish on the next 12-18 months, driven by macroeconomic stability, recovering freight rates, and a massive $2 trillion capital logjam from private equity. Discover what’s hot, what’s not, and how hybrid operating models […]

SummaryView Transcript The Q2 earnings reports from Prologis and J.B. Hunt reveal critical shifts in the freight market. Discover how tight warehouse capacity is driving record lease signings and why intermodal is presenting massive opportunities for shippers looking to cut costs. We break down the diverging rate trends between truckload and intermodal, showing where the […]

SummaryView Transcript Private equity’s track record in asset-based trucking is ‘painful,’ according to Spencer Tenney of The Tenney Group. Learn why traditional private equity models struggle in this sector, and what ingredients are essential for successful, specialized freight investments like the nine-figure Texas Trans Eastern deal. Discover how understanding market cycles and partnering with ‘run […]

SummaryView Transcript Many companies jumped on the AI hype train, but not all survived. Our expert dives into the critical difference between building AI for ‘corner cases’ and truly understanding your business fundamentals to create lasting value. Learn why some businesses with ‘tens of millions’ in valuation went to zero after major AI model releases. […]

SummaryView Transcript The question on everyone’s mind: Is AI a bubble, or is it truly transforming the supply chain? Eric Rempel, Chief Innovation Officer at Redwood, unpacks the hype versus the real value of AI in logistics. He shares insights on why companies are adopting AI, how it’s impacting jobs (and creating new ones!), and […]