White Papers

Big jury payouts — sometimes topping $100 million — are becoming more common across the trucking industry. These “nuclear verdicts” are driving up insurance costs, putting companies at risk, and threatening the stability of fleets large and small. Now more than ever, fleet leaders need to understand where the risks are and take proactive steps […]

Driven by new technology and the rising complexity of global supply chains, the transportation management landscape is transforming fast. To understand how the industry is adapting, FreightWaves and Blue Yonder surveyed shippers, carriers, and logistics intermediaries about their biggest challenges in data visibility, software limitations, and inbound logistics inefficiencies. This white paper reveals what’s changing […]

Discover the latest trends shaping cross-border commerce — and how Avalara helps you turn compliance from a roadblock into a competitive advantage. Download our guide to see how top businesses are managing tariffs, trade rules, and duty protocols — and get actionable steps to simplify your global trade operations.

Still think AI is hype? While you’re buried in spreadsheets and chasing backhauls the hard way, smarter fleets are using AI to run leaner, faster, and more profitable- cutting empty miles, eliminating chaos, and transforming dispatch centers into a true competitive advantage.  The AI Freight Playbook: Making Sense of AI for Fleets, Dispatch and Day-to-Day Operations, shows […]

The October 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:  […]

How efficient is your city’s freight network? This report analyzes nine major U.S. cities to determine how efficiently freight is moving. Using Altitude by Geotab’s commercial vehicle insights, we developed the Altitude Freight Efficiency Score to benchmark and compare the effectiveness of each city’s freight network. This report provides key insights to help transportation planners make smarter […]

Discover how leading logistics companies are eliminating EDI pain points. Legacy EDI systems slow growth, drain resources, and frustrate trading partners. This whitepaper shows how Hirschbach and KBX modernized their EDI to cut costs, accelerate onboarding, and scale without adding headcount. Inside, you’ll learn: Fill out the form now to view the full report!

Rising costs, workforce pressures, and surging customer demands are reshaping the supply chain customer experience. Traditional service models are no longer enough — executives now face the challenge of proving ROI, retaining customers, and balancing automation with human expertise. To uncover how leaders are adapting, The DDC Group surveyed hundreds of shippers, carriers, brokers, 3PLs, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]