TV & Podcasts

Forget millions of test miles—it’s about the *right* miles. Empiric Earth’s Luc Vincent reveals why current autonomous vehicle testing falls short and how collecting rare, dangerous real-world events is crucial for true self-driving safety. Learn how specialized data and targeted validation are becoming the new standard for robo-taxis and autonomous trucks to navigate unpredictable environments, […]

North American rail traffic saw a mixed performance in Week 43, with significant disruptions impacting major lines. Bill Stephens of Trains Magazine breaks down how record-breaking rainfall in New Mexico and a massive CSX tech outage led to operational challenges. Learn how these events impacted intermodal and carload volumes, and what Q3 earnings reveal about […]

Despite trending lower, dry van tender rejection rates still indicate a tight market. Learn why capacity isn’t expanding, even as carriers face cost pressures outpacing revenue growth. We’ll dive into the latest SONAR data, including regional rate maps and intermodal volumes, to uncover the hidden signals in today’s fragile freight market. Dry van tender rejection […]

The latest ISM Manufacturing PMI and LMI reports confirm what many in logistics already feel: demand is strong, but capacity is heavily constrained. Learn why transportation capacity is in contraction for the 11th straight month, pushing freight rates and diesel prices significantly higher. We break down the key numbers from October’s economic data, including surging […]

The diesel market is experiencing extreme volatility, dropping sharply then rebounding on geopolitical news. With inventories critically low and refining capacity still a concern, experts warn of potential price spikes. Get the latest on heating oil demand and the factors keeping the market on a knife edge. Ultra-low sulfur diesel on the CME exchange plunged […]

Control your trucking insurance costs by focusing on risk reduction before losses occur. Peter Niro from Progressive Insurance shares critical insights on underwriting, cargo coverage nuances, and the impact of operational safety on premiums. Learn how accurate data and proactive measures can lead to significant savings for your fleet. Motor carriers looking to rein in […]

The freight market is experiencing an inflationary leg in its current cycle, with spot truckload rates up over 40% year-over-year. Chris Pickett from Flock Freight breaks down what’s driving these increases, how shippers and carriers are adapting to uncertain conditions and rising diesel prices, and why shared truckload solutions are gaining traction. Get his full […]

ZET Scale, a shipper alliance, just placed the largest electric truck order in US history: 2,500 Tesla Class 8 trucks. Cristiano Façanha from Smart Freight Centre explains how this demand aggregation program is breaking the market’s “chicken and egg” problem by making electric trucks cost-competitive with diesel, driving the industry towards a more sustainable future. […]

FreightWaves Finance Editor Todd Maiden breaks down Q3 earnings. Capacity drawdown continues, but demand needs to catch up. LTL carriers showed demand improvement and managed costs, while truckload saw profit growth lag. What’s your take on the outlook? LTL carriers outperformed expectations on both tonnage and pricing in the third quarter, while truckload operators faced […]

FreightWaves expert breaks down 20 years of freight market cycles, from the muted early 2000s to the current volatile environment. Discover how economic variables and policy changes have shaped boom and bust periods, leading to today’s complex supply chain challenges. Learn why assuming a quick end to the current cycle could be a critical mistake […]

More customers. More loads. More decisions that affect your bottom line. As your brokerage grows, it becomes harder to know whether the additional volume is delivering the profit you expect. The New Rules of Freight Brokerage explores why margin discipline is becoming a competitive advantage, and five practical rules to help you stay in control […]

Schneider is making a monumental shift in its intermodal operations, moving all eastern rail business from CSX to Norfolk Southern. This strategic partnership aims to unlock significant growth, enhance capacity flexibility, and drive more freight off the roads and onto rail. Discover the full implications of this major move and what it means for the […]

The trailer market is experiencing an unexpected surge, with utilization rates surpassing even pandemic levels. Craig Barth, CFO at Premier Trailer Leasing, breaks down why this supply-side driven boom is happening, the shift in demand for older equipment, and critical fraud warnings for those seeking rentals. We also dive into how fleets are navigating CapEx […]

SAIA President & CEO Fritz Holgrefe breaks down the company’s impressive third-quarter earnings, including record revenue and significant improvements in customer satisfaction and claims ratios. Discover how strategic network investments and a customer-centric approach are driving SAIA’s success and what lies ahead for the logistics giant. Saia reported record third-quarter revenue of $982.5 million, up […]

SKU proliferation has made beverage distribution a logistical nightmare. Zac Boehm, Chief Automation Officer at Hy-Tek Intralogistics, breaks down how their innovative automation systems, High-Sync and High-Flow, tackle the challenges of rising product counts and high labor turnover. Learn how optimizing pick paths and simplifying operations can lead to double or even triple pick speeds […]

AI is gaining ground in transportation, but are companies actually turning that potential into results? As supply chains face constant disruption, rising expectations and growing pressure to make faster decisions, the gap between adopting new technology and putting it to work is becoming harder to ignore. To better understand where the industry stands, Blue Yonder […]

Kuebix AI is here to streamline your shipper TMS operations. FreightWise CEO Chris Cochran explains how their new AI-enabled platform, built from a legacy Kuebix system, is disrupting traditional logistics by offering an “order to pay” solution. Say goodbye to manual routing flaws and hello to optimized, efficient supply chains managed with clean, actionable data. […]

A new Sparq report reveals a surprising trend: most transportation and logistics leaders are satisfied with their AI and technology investments, with 90% reporting met or exceeded ROI expectations. Yet, a significant 62% are pushing vendors for faster payback. This raises a critical question about the future of tech adoption in the industry. Scott Monnig, […]

This Range Energy whitepaper compares different ways fleets can cut diesel use. The evaluated options: do nothing, purchase an electric tractor, or purchase a Range eTrailer. Record high diesel prices are making fleets look closely at these options – especially refrigerated fleets, which face additional pressure burning diesel in two engines (TRU and truck engine). […]

In a lukewarm freight market, not all carriers are feeling the same heat. Craig Fuller and Paul Tonsager dive deep into why Knight-Swift’s ‘ruthless’ approach might be outperforming JB Hunt’s ‘conservative’ strategy, and what this means for the broader trucking and intermodal sectors. Discover the surprising nuances in today’s supply chain earnings. Knight-Swift’s willingness to […]