SummaryView Transcript The freight market is officially in its ‘Super Bowl’ moment as spot rates surge and demand spikes. Ahead of the July 4th holiday, freight volumes are stacking up, leading to unprecedented volatility. We break down the dynamics, why contract rates are lagging, and what shippers can expect for the second half of 2026. […]
Drayage operators are under growing pressure to do more with less. Between demand volatility, terminal congestion, driver shortages, and shrinking margins, relying on manual processes is no longer sustainable. FreightWaves partnered with CargoWise Landside to survey drayage professionals and uncover how carriers are responding to today’s operational challenges. Insights include: Download the report to see […]
Despite falling diesel prices, the oil market shows dangerous complacency. John Kingston from FreightWaves breaks down why current inventory draws and global supply disruptions suggest a looming crisis in the next 4-6 weeks. Discover the overlooked factors that could send fuel prices soaring, impacting your freight budget.
Fura’s CEO Jeff D’Angelo sits down with FreightWaves to reveal how his AI-first brokerage achieved 800% growth in just three years, turning a $150K loss into $1M profit, all while operating in a challenging freight recession. Learn about their unique roll-up strategy,
Freight brokerage has become faster and more automated than ever before, but many shippers are finding that lower costs can come with higher risks. FreightWaves and Werner® surveyed professionals responsible for moving high-value and mission-critical freight. The results reveal widespread concerns around compliance failures, limited visibility, carrier performance issues, and a lack of accountability across […]
Industry leaders spoke about port drayage, network optimization and API-driven integrations during Monday’s live show of FreightWaves Today.
When a tow company takes possession of your truck, trailer, and cargo after a highway accident, storage fees start accruing immediately. Travelers’ Stephen Brasher breaks down why predatory towing has become a six-figure financial risk for motor carriers and outlines five best practices to protect your fleet before the next accident happens.
FreightWaves Today discussed a new SCOTUS ruling on safety preemption, cyber cartel threats and fuel economics during Monday’s live show.
FreightWaves Today discussed Delfin Midstream new $5 billion offshore liquefied natural gas export platform, Amazon’s LTL realities, and surging cargo fraud during Thursday’s live show.
FreightWaves Today discussed the rail markets surge, transportation management systems automation and FMCSA regulatory vetting during Wednesday’s live show.
FreightWaves Today discussed trailer tech, fuel markets and rising spot rate demand during Tuesday’s live show.
AI is moving beyond experimentation and into everyday freight operations. From automating repetitive tasks to supporting operational decisions, AI agents are creating new opportunities for efficiency across the supply chain. To understand how the industry is responding, FreightWaves and Trimble surveyed carriers, brokers, shippers, and owner-operators, and the results reveal where organizations are adopting AI […]
Monika Joshi explains how Amazon Relay’s web portal and mobile app’s fraud protections, safety rewards program, and Prime Day volume create a differentiated value proposition for carriers.
FreightWaves Today discussed mergers, massive fraud rings and the mid-June rate pause among other logistics topics during Monday’s live show.
The Headline Number: Spot Rates Hit an All-Time Record Craig Fuller set the tone in the opening minutes, and the data backed it up at the close. The SONAR National Truckload Index, which tracks daily spot rates inclusive of fuel, hit 383, an all-time record. Fuller, a self-described rate nerd from a trucking asset background, […]
FreightWaves’ Freight Brokerage Rate Report — sponsored by Truckstop.com and Blue Book Services— provides a review of the previous quarter and a forecast for the coming months. Featuring responses from a freight brokerage survey alongside SONAR data, the report is designed to provide intelligence that brokers can use to inform their strategies in the months ahead. […]
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 of […]
FreightWaves’ Carrier Rate Report — sponsored by Trimble and CargoWise Landside — 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 […]
The June 2026 “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: […]
Taylor & Martin’s Steve Oliver explains how rising freight rates, constrained new truck production and lingering pandemic-era debt are reshaping the used equipment market
