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BNSF CEO: Rail merger still a “significant threat” to economy, consumers
The merger filing by Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern doesn’t change the fact that the merger is bad for the economy and consumers, BNSF CEO Katie Farmer said.
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Maersk Asia-US voyage successfully tests Red Sea transit
Less than Truckload (LTL)
FedEx Freight outlook lowered for fiscal 2026
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Despite headwinds, Port of Los Angeles nears 10M TEUs
The Playbook
The Playbook
What an Expiring ACA Could Mean for Owner-Operators and Small Carriers
Health insurance has never been simple in trucking. For owner-operators and small carriers, it’s often one of the most confusing, expensive, and emotionally loaded parts of running the business. And in 2026, that pressure could increase — not because of a new law, but because a temporary one may quietly run out. Several provisions tied […]
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Is the Spot Market Waking Up or Just Stretching?
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How brokers can navigate the capacity crunch using SONAR
The SONAR platform offers numerous applications and abundant data to help brokers stay ahead in the increasingly volatile truckload market. Unique datasets—such as tender rejections and volumes—help users recognize when the market is shifting and understand the depth of its impact beyond transactional activity. SONAR also provides robust spot and contract rate data derived from […]
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SONAR Product Demos and Spotlights from F3 2025
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Container Atlas gets granular
State of Freight Webinar
State of Freight takeaways: some signs are pointing higher
The State of Freight for October found some reasons to be bullish.
State of Freight takeaways: volumes are weak to stable but silver linings on the horizon
Five takeaways from September’s State of Freight webinar.
State of Freight for August: Market outlook remains murky
FreightWaves’ Craig Fuller and Zach Strickland see housing and auto headwinds, and rising carrier bankruptcies in August’s State of Freight.
Chart of the Week
Chart of the Week
Christmas comes early for trucking
Carriers are rejecting loads at a pace not seen in years, with little to no post-Thanksgiving reprieve. Is this yet another sign that capacity is finally reaching a tipping point?
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Truckload spot rates spikes are telling us something
Chart of the Week
Not the weakest import demand we have ever seen
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Truckload’s value in critical lane is on the rise despite weak demand
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Tighter inventories could boost trucking demand
State of Freight Insights
Trucking
Five takeaways from the State of Freight for July: What earnings and the indices are saying about the market
Trucking
State of Freight Takeaways: English language rule for truckers takes effect, early impacts emerging
Trucking
State of Freight takeaways: Freight crash may turn into sudden revival
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Startups
Nirvana’s $100M Series D bets big on AI to revolutionize commercial insurance
Nirvana Insurance snags $100M pre-emptive Series D led by Valor Equity, with Lightspeed and General Catalyst joining in. CEO Rushil Goel: AI will redefine underwriting amid 20% rate hikes.
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ONE returns to Red Sea with new service
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Report: China demands control of Panama ports operator
China is pushing for state-owned ship operator Cosco to acquire a controlling stake in a $22.8 billion deal for global ports that include two Panama Canal hubs.
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Demand, capacity “don’t stack up” on U.S. container trades
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Last-Mile Delivery
Amazon’s same-day grocery delivery serves as magnet for parcel business
Amazon has more than doubled its same-day delivery footprint for fresh groceries since the summer.
Last-Mile Delivery
Bouqs picks Roadie for same-day flower delivery
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