Shippers often face a false choice between the speed and security of truckload and the lower cost of LTL. Shared Truckload (STL) offers a third option, and it is gaining traction as shippers look for ways to reduce costs without sacrificing reliability. Flock Freight’s FlockDirect® service enables STL at scale by pooling multiple shipments from […]
A completely redesigned experience for SONAR’s Supply Chain Intelligence (SCI) has been launched allowing SCI to deliver faster insights, deeper market intelligence, and more actionable guidance for shippers managing their RFPs. The updated platform merges the previous Opportunity View and List View into a single, powerful page called Lane View. This consolidation allows users to […]
Building upon SONAR intermodal and dry van contract rate data already available in the platform, as of today, intermodal savings rates are now included in SONAR, as a national average, for 63 individual lanes, and two indices. The LA to Dallas lane is competitive between truckload and intermodal with a 9% average intermodal savings rate. […]
The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges rose for the fifth time in six weeks.
SONAR, a leading global supply chain intelligence platform, is pleased to announce an enhanced partnership with WeatherOptics, a leading weather impact and risk intelligence provider. This collaboration allows mutual customers to customize the Critical Events module within the SONAR platform by easily uploading their own specific locations and facilities, enabling them to better anticipate and […]
Container imports surged to a multi-year high in early July, driven by importers racing to recover lost time after tariff disruptions. While volumes spiked, this early peak doesn’t necessarily signal stronger demand.. As inventories grow more expensive to hold, maritime carriers are bracing for softer demand and more volatile shipping patterns in the months ahead.
(The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates.) Shippers don’t partner with LSPs just to move freight—they rely on them to orchestrate complex, responsive, and cost-efficient networks on their behalf. Whether managing global air freight for pharmaceutical companies, regional FTL capacity […]
Staying ahead of the freight market just got easier. We’re excited to roll out a new enhancement to our charting experience: Seasonally Adjusted Moving Average Projections. This feature forecasts a trendline six months into the future, giving you a clear, data-driven view of where the market might be heading based not only on historical patterns, […]
The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges rose this week for the fourth time in five weeks.
SONAR is proud to announce significant upgrades to its integration with Oracle Transportation Management (OTM), bringing real-time freight market intelligence directly into OTM workflows through a partnership with Redwood Connect. Just in time for the OTM Sig conference, this enhanced integration also introduces SCORE, SONAR’s exclusive shipper consortium, enabling actionable benchmarking insights and accelerated return […]
SONAR has launched a new capability allowing users to search and visualize spot rates at the lane level and compare year-over-year seasonality directly within its charts. This enhancement to the high-frequency freight market intelligence platform aims to provide shippers, carriers, and brokers with critical insights for navigating the volatile transportation market. The ability to track […]
The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges declined after three weeks of big increases.
Surface transportation rates took a hard right to start the year, thanks to shifting supply chain strategies and a slowing economy. Is this just a pause or is there further to fall?
The trucking industry’s “driver shortage” debate has persisted for decades. The American Trucking Associations (ATA) claims a chronic shortage since 1987, citing nine studies. Yet, researchers and industry experts argue the labor market functions well when freight demand is strong. A December 2024 study by Professors Jonathan Phares, Jason Miller, and Stephen Burks, published by […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is intensifying enforcement of English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards, signaling major operational changes for the trucking industry. As of today, June 25, 2025, drivers who fail to meet these requirements face immediate grounding, potentially straining trucking capacity, increasing tender rejections, and driving up national truckload rates. FreightWaves estimates […]
NOAA forecasts above-average activity for this year’s Atlantic hurricane season.
The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges rose to its highest level in almost a year.
The increase in oil prices in early trading after the U.S. attack on Iran was strong but not overwhelming.
Chart of the Week: Carrier Details Net Revocations – USA SONAR: CDNR.USA Carrier Net Revocations—which measure how many truckload operators (businesses) are exiting the industry—have remained unseasonably elevated throughout the first half of the year. The current pace of exits is 16% higher than during the same period in 2024. Although new authority issuances have increased this […]
A stretch of Interstate 40 between the Tennessee and North Carolina border has been shut down from flooding and a rockslide according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation
The benchmark diesel price used as the basis for most surcharges reported its biggest one-week gain since January.
The success of the Israeli military can be linked back to support from the U.S.
Container bookings data has rebounded back to previous year levels. Is a wave of freight coming to surface markets?
Oil and diesel prices soared on the Israeli attack on Iran.
Prices reached just over $72 a barrel on Thursday evening.
The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges rose for just the second time in nine weeks.
Uncertainty springing from erratic policy implementation in 2025 has made it challenging for businesses to make long-term commitments. That has kept the trucking sector from having its expected breakout moment this year.
SONAR has released a suite of summer product upgrades designed to let users get even more specific with their data comparison needs.
The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges is at its lowest level in more than 3 1/2 years.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted “above-normal” hurricane activity this summer in its annual outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
After 1 increase, latest weekly price picks up earlier trend of declines.
Capacity is tighter in the Eastern half of the U.S. as carriers appear to be stuck on or targeting the West Coast freight.
Microsoft has joined a sustainable aviation fuel program managed by its logistics provider and a major cargo airline.
Truckload capacity tightened noticeably during the annual CVSA International Roadcheck inspection period.
The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges fell for the fifth straight week.
Shipping is ramping in parts of southern Asia as companies scramble to keep a buffer on inventories. How sustainable and effective is this strategy, and will it substantially mitigate the influence of prohibitive tariffs on China?
Roehl Transport wins the American Trucking Associations’ President’s Award for the fifth time, cementing the company’s reputation as the gold standard in truckload carrier safety.
The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges is down for the fourth week in a row.
Southern California is at the epicenter of freight coming from China. Domestic demand patterns have not changed much since “Liberation Day,” but no one expects this to last.
The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges is now at its 2025 low.
We’ve all heard how emerging AI technologies will optimize the freight industry in ways we can only dream about. But the scary truth is that AI is already fueling our nightmares—by supercharging freight theft. Why aren’t more people talking about the dark side of AI? For one, most of the worries are centered on job […]
The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges declined for a second consecutive week.
Demand for loads moving less than 100 miles has been resistant to the intermodal shift. Its representation of consumer and manufacturing activity could be the key to staying on top of the economy amid extreme uncertainty.
The benchmark diesel price used as the basis for most fuel surcharges fell in tandem with declines in futures prices.
During the COVID years, transportation providers were flooded with freight that needed to move yesterday. The current environment is flooded with freight that needs to move in a few weeks, maybe.
The benchmark price of diesel used for most fuel surcharges rose even as futures markets were falling.
The release of the diesel price used as the basis for most fuel surcharges is shifting to Tuesday mornings instead of Monday afternoons.
The flatbed sector was caught off guard by the North American tariff threat, but other factors have contributed to the recent disruption for the open-deck market.
The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges rose Monday for the second consecutive week.
Until recently, surface transportation demand in total was relatively flat with shippers utilizing the rails more frequently. Annual intermodal growth has stabilized, with truckload demand eroding beyond the modal shift offset.
The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges rose for the first time in three weeks.
B99 biodiesel is now or will soon be available at select Pilot travel centers.
The diesel price used for most fuel surcharges declined for the third week in a row.
Componentized microservices let companies implement only the TMS features they need, avoiding the bloat and cost of a traditional TMS.
The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges is near its lowest level for 2025.
New England may be the first location in the country to see an impact from the tariff on imported Canadian oil.
The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges dropped for the first time in five weeks.
The truckload market is tightening, but not evenly.
The DOE/EIA benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges posted a small increase Monday.
Truckload demand has stumbled over the winter, which has only helped keep capacity in a strong state of contraction – more than many realize.
Winter storms in Tennessee and Kentucky impacted express parcel deliveries on Wednesday, while Air Canada faces shipping delays at the Toronto airport.
Oil markets have been quiet, but the impact of potential tariffs on Canada and Mexico is on the horizon.
Rejection rates that surged over 6% just before Christmas for loads out of Laredo, Texas, have unexpectedly remained elevated.
The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges rose slightly Monday.
Rejection rate highs are getting higher, which means there is more potential for a significant softening that may feel like a full regression to some.
The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges was up a small amount as oil futures went on a wild ride.
Tender rejection rates have held above 7% throughout January and the spread between spot and contract continues to narrow.
The spot-to-contract rate spread is just now in line with 2019 levels. How much longer until we see a stronger response?
Project44 responds to an open letter by MyCarrier CEO Mike Bookout.
Love’s Travel Stops built a new travel center in California even as diesel was targeted for phase-out; now that’s not an issue.
Logistical planning for the Super Bowl starts years in advance and involves coordination among the NFL, the host city, vendors and transportation providers.
The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges fell for the first time in five weeks.
Tender rejection rates remain above 7%, but tender volumes and spot rates are experiencing some seasonal pressure
There is more than meets the eye looking at the aggregate inventory level data. Retailers are shedding goods at a faster rate than their upstream counterparts, making the total look like a wash. This bodes well for 2025 from an economic perspective.
The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges rose to the highest level since August.
Tender rejection rates are remaining elevated during a period where the market would traditionally be loosening
Significant winter storm will bring snow, ice, and frigid cold from Houston to the Florida Panhandle this week.
January 15, 2025 We recently closed the door on 2024, and what a year it was. The headlines told of growing supply chain complexity driven by huge weather events, including 27 weather disasters in the U.S., labor strikes, geopolitical instability and continued constraints on the labor force. And 2025 promises even more complexity. As we […]
Hurricanes garner most of the attention, given their threat to life and property, but from an operational point of view, transportation managers and providers should probably increase their focus on winter weather.
Oil prices are expected to gradually soften on loose supply.
Swiss logistics startup Alpha Augmented Services recently snared $2 million in investment aimed at expanding its global reach.
The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges rose for the third week in a row.
Tender rejection rates were back on the rise this week as winter weather impacted markets across the south. Tender volumes start 2025 down y/y
There are some significant if subtle takeaways from the truckload markets’ shrinking average length of haul.
Warp and Talon Logistics ask the industry to help support the LA area with relief efforts.
At least three wildfires are burning out of control on the north side of the Los Angeles metro area, driven by dry conditions and extremely high winds. The Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire tore through neighborhoods from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena, burning thousands of structures and claiming at least five lives so far. Conditions […]
Following a huge winter storm for the midwest, the mid-South will get slammed with snow to end the week.
The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges rose Monday by the biggest level since June.
Tender rejection rates are retreating from their holiday highs, but spot rates have continued to inch higher into the new year.
Workers are becoming more aggressive in seeking better compensation. Who can blame them when CEO pay has skyrocketed, but corporate performance often lags? Companies thrive when they focus on creating value for all stakeholders, not just investors.
Supply chain and transportation managers are trying their best to mitigate their exposure to what will inevitably be a more challenging environment in 2025.
Transportation disruptions and power outages expected from Midwest to New England with weekend winter storm.
The benchmark price for most fuel surcharges was higher against a backdrop of climbing diesel futures prices.
Tender rejection rates briefly touched 10% before retreating, which continues to show that the freight market is in transition…
The supply/demand outlook for oil increasingly points to downward pressure on oil prices next year, as does greater use of electric vehicles.
Shippers are giving longer notice for contracted truckload carriers to pick up their freight. What does this mean?
The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges declined Monday.
Tender rejection rates have moved to a 2-year high, but spot rates have yet to see the significant increase from the holidays.
The Panama Canal, a marvel of engineering and a critical artery of global trade, has once again become the center of geopolitical tension.
Import demand has increased over the past two years as companies have largely corrected inventories and navigated treacherous waters in the maritime industry.
