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From sophisticated cargo theft to rising cyber threats, the freight and logistics industry is confronting a perfect storm of security risks. Yet despite growing awareness, many organizations still face gaps between recognizing these dangers and taking strategic action. To uncover how shippers are adapting, FreightWaves and Werner surveyed industry professionals overseeing some of the most […]

Criminals are using technology to bolster freight fraud and deception, but carriers and drivers need to remain vigilant when it comes to more traditional theft as well, says Scott Cornell of Travelers Insurance.

The logistics industry has poured billions into digital transformation, yet most companies still struggle with fragmented systems. Integration challenges, frustrating implementation issues, vendor sprawl, and uncertainty around AI continue to create inefficiencies and limit ROI. Discover what’s holding back supply chain digital transformation — and how leading organizations are overcoming fragmented technology stacks. FreightWaves and […]

Broadcaster & supply chain industry icon Malcolm Harris joins the FreightWaves TV team as the new host of What The Truck?!?

Cross-border industry leaders urge for more investment in cleaner freight technologies.

The September 2025 “State of the Industry Report” — presented in affiliation with Ryder — shares an in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, as well as what to expect in the coming weeks. The data contained within the report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates. In this report, you will find: […]

The Shipper Rate Report — presented in partnership with Trimble — is a quarterly publication using SONAR datasets to create the most in-depth rate and demand outlook for shippers. The insights within this paper are curated by the market experts at FreightWaves and backed by the proprietary data and analytics housed in SONAR’s platform. Key areas […]

FreightWaves’ Carrier Rate Report — sponsored by Trimble — provides a review of the previous quarter and a forecast for the coming months. Featuring responses from a carrier survey alongside SONAR data, the report is designed to provide intelligence that carriers can use to inform their strategies in the months ahead. Key areas of exploration include: […]

Are you losing money to product spoilage and costly regulatory issues? In the world of cold chain logistics, a single broken link can ruin an entire shipment, impacting your bottom line, reputation, and customer satisfaction. Our new ebook, “The Ultimate Guide to Cold Chain Logistics,” provides the insights and strategies you need to protect your […]

Most enterprise fleets are running into the same roadblock: outdated systems that can’t keep pace with today’s market. Adding trucks isn’t always the answer—building smarter systems is. This playbook, Technology at the Wheel: A Seven-Step Systems Playbook for Growing Fleets gives transportation leaders a proven 7-step framework to boost profit, speed up decision-making, and unify […]

Modern supply chains generate massive amounts of data, but it’s often fragmented and messy. The result? Poor visibility, hidden costs and missed opportunities. Loop changes that. As supply chains grow more complex and regulatory environments tighten, the ability to trust and act on your data in real time is essential to staying competitive. This white […]

Scale Smarter. Operate Leaner. Deliver More. Manual audits. Disconnected payment systems. Endless exceptions. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep operating this way. In this exclusive white paper, discover how leading freight brokers are transforming their back office with a fully connected, automated invoice processing lifecycle that unifies audit and […]

Most shop owners and fleet managers believe 100% tech efficiency is the ceiling. But those who follow these 13 steps bill more hours than their techs work—without risking comebacks.  These aren’t theoretical methods. They’re specific, tested processes that can take shops from 60% efficiency to over 100%. Here’s what drives their incredible results: 100% efficiency […]

The August 2025 “State of the Industry Report” — presented in affiliation with Ryder — shares an in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, as well as what to expect in the coming weeks. The data contained within the report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates. In this report, you will find: […]

Cargo theft is more than an industry challenge – it’s a $700 billion crisis that threatens global supply chains. It isn’t just about stolen goods, either. Cargo theft creates a ripple effect that affects shippers, motor carriers, brokers, and yard operators alike. Thieves are constantly adapting their tactics, targeting locations with known security gaps where […]

FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson speaks to Todd Waldron, Truckstop.com’s VP of Carrier Experience, about the state of the industry and driver sentiment on technology adoption. As Truckstop.com celebrates its thirtieth anniversary, Waldron reflects on the hurdles of change and his hopes for more collaboration with other industry players in the future.

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Still managing your trucking finances on spreadsheets and gut feel? That’s not a system—it’s a liability. As your fleet grows, so do the headaches: payroll, cash flow, taxes, compliance. It all gets harder to track—and costlier to guess at.  This guide from PCS, “Take Control of Your Finances: A Practical Guide for Carriers in Trucking,” is built for […]

To scale operations and compete more effectively, many distribution centers and warehouse operators are turning to technologies and tools that enable and accelerate automation. From autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven video analytics, innovative technology solutions are transforming the distribution and logistics industry. But before they can […]

Geodi of France has tabbed Laura Ritchey to succeed Mike Honious as president and chief executive officer of its Americas region.