The October 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:  […]

Fire your auditor: When the same system that does your shipping can now audit your shipping, you save more money and gain more control. For what GLP-1’s did to Weight Watchers, modern tech like Shipium is doing to auditors. You probably don’t need them anymore because the issues are being fixed upstream. Download Shipium’s description […]

How the Most Advanced Freight Brokers Are Turning Rate Quoting Into Infrastructure AN INDUSTRY BRIEF FROM TABI CONNECT Quoting at the Speed of the Market shows how leading freight brokers are turning rate quoting from a manual task into pricing infrastructure. Drawing on a network that processes more than 1.5 million quotes a month and […]

FreightWaves’ Freight Brokerage Rate Report — sponsored by Triumph— 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. Key areas of exploration […]

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 — 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: Complete […]

Visibility tells you what’s wrong. Does your network know how to fix it? Real-time visibility has become table stakes in supply chain management. But seeing a disruption and solving it are two very different things. When capacity tightens, regulations shift and customer expectations keep rising, dashboards and alerts alone leave your team scrambling for emergency […]

AI investment in supply chain is accelerating — but so is the gap between companies seeing real returns and those still figuring out where to start. This white paper brings together the latest research from Gartner, McKinsey, and FreightWaves to show where the industry actually stands on AI readiness, and what separates the leaders from […]

Global, Domestic, or Hybrid: What’s Right for Your Supply Chain? Global sourcing has offered advantages in cost, scale, and supplier capabilities. But rising uncertainty, transportation disruption, inventory pressure, and changing customer expectations are forcing companies to look beyond unit cost. Is your current supply chain model still the right fit? In the G3 Logistics whitepaper, […]

Fleet maintenance costs are rising, and reactive strategies are becoming more expensive. FreightWaves partnered with Motive to explore how fleet organizations are using AI, automation, and integrated operations platforms to reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and lower total cost of ownership. You’ll learn: Complete the form below to download your copy.  For more information on Motive […]

The August 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:  […]

Most fleets run on speed, not structure: whoever’s fastest at the keyboard wins the load, regardless of what it actually does for the fleet. Revenue looks fine on paper. But somewhere between the inbox, the load board, and the dispatch desk, your best freight is walking away; and it’s not the loads you took that […]

Fleet maintenance costs are rising fast, and most fleets lack the visibility to manage them strategically. FreightWaves partnered with Kooner Fleet Management Solutions to survey fleet professionals on what’s really driving up costs — and why over 80% still haven’t adopted the AI tools they say would help most. Insights include: Download the report to […]

Discover insights from a global survey of 9,000 consumers across nine markets and learn how pricing clarity, duties, and tax transparency shape conversion, trust, and cross-border growth. Fill out the form to gain access.

The July 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: […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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:  […]

The tariff environment that emerged in 2025 restructured modern U.S. trade. Duty brackets that didn’t exist in 2024 suddenly held tens of thousands of entries. Effective rates layered across multiple policies collapsed cost predictability almost overnight. What followed wasn’t a return to normal. It was a sequence of adaptations — some reactive, some structural — […]

Managing a supply chain shouldn’t mean choosing between cost, speed, and peace of mind — but for many businesses, it does. Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS) offers flexible, resilient logistics support that eliminates those tradeoffs, helping businesses of every size reduce complexity, cut costs, and reclaim time. With access to Amazon’s global infrastructure and no lock-in required, ASCS gives you the freedom […]

Most teams are making critical decisions with incomplete information. Not because they lack data, but because they can’t use it fast enough. Decisions are happening in motion, without a steady state. This report shows how FAP is becoming a layer for decision intelligence and financial control when it matters most.  Inside the FAP Market Radar: You’re likely in one of three […]

The May 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:  […]

If your trucks are running but your margins aren’t growing, the problem isn’t effort. It’s visibility. Operating costs hit $2.26 per mile in 2024 — the highest non-fuel cost ever recorded. And rates haven’t kept up. Dispatch teams are making high-impact load decisions every day without clear insight into which freight actually protects margin — and which quietly erodes it. In today’s market, that gap is […]

True real-time visibility is about transforming raw data into a competitive advantage. Trimble’s latest ebook explores how high-fidelity data integration helps carriers eliminate communication gaps, reduce dwell times, and build stronger shipper relationships. Learn how to turn visibility from a “nice-to-have” into a core driver of operational efficiency. Fill out the form below to gain […]

The April 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:  […]

Freight visibility has improved greatly in recent years, but operations teams still spend time chasing updates, resolving tracking gaps, and collecting missing documents. The Descartes MacroPoint OpsForce AI Launch Guide shows how digital coworkers powered by agentic AI can automate repetitive exception management in visibility workflows—eliminating manual intervention and helping teams move toward scalable “do-nothing visibility.”  In this guide, you’ll learn: […]

Cargo theft often happens when trailers, containers, and equipment sit unattended in yards, terminals, and distribution centers. Many operations rely on guard patrols to protect these areas, but thieves understand the gaps between patrols and the blind spots guards can’t always see. This guide breaks down the most common security weaknesses criminals exploit – and […]

The March 2026 “State of the Industry Report” — presented in affiliation with Ryder — sharesan in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, as well as what toexpect in the coming weeks. The data contained within the report provides breakdowns ofcapacity, volumes and rates. In this report, you will find: Download the complimentary […]

FreightWaves’ Freight Brokerage Rate Report — sponsored by Empire National — 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. Key areas […]

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 — 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: Complete […]

Freight conditions may level out in 2026, but profitability will separate fast. Rising costs, tighter labor, and increasing compliance demands mean mid-market fleets can’t rely on market recovery to protect margin. This free strategic planning guide shows how disciplined operators are preparing by tightening cost control, building data-driven decision systems, and choosing technology with clear […]

The February 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:  […]

Logistics leaders enter 2026 facing a market that appears stable on the surface but is far less forgiving underneath. Carrier capacity has largely returned and service reliability has improved. Yet controlling logistics costs has become more complex, more fragmented, and harder to predict. Parcel and freight spend is increasingly driven not by base rates, but […]

As freight strategies evolve heading into 2026, the spot market is no longer just a last-resort option. It’s becoming a deliberate part of how shippers, carriers, and brokers balance flexibility, cost, and capacity. FreightWaves and Trimble surveyed industry stakeholders to better understand how the spot market is used today and how sourcing strategies are shifting. […]

The January 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:  […]

In this white paper, FreightWaves partnered with Avalara to uncover how supply chain professionals are navigating these rapid changes and continuing to innovate in a complex global environment.

The freight brokerage industry is at a pivotal moment. Market volatility, rate swings, and cash-flow pressure continue to strain operations, pushing brokerages to strengthen resilience through smarter processes and strategic automation. FreightWaves and OTR Solutions surveyed brokers across the industry to understand how they’re navigating today’s environment, and what sets resilient operations apart. The findings […]

If you do nothing, your shipping costs will go up next year. Guaranteed. This executive report covers: Read this guide to build your own integrated shipping strategy before January.

The December 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 of […]

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: Complete […]

The November2025 “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: Download […]

Transportation decisions in 2026 carry more weight. The right system can steady your network and keep you ahead of constant disruption. The 2026 Transportation Management Software Buyer’s Guide helps logistics leaders cut through noise and focus on finding a system that drives growth. Inside, you’ll find practical guidance on: This guide is a roadmap from […]

In the fast-paced world of distribution, tackling escalating complexities driven by unexpected shifts in global supply chains and rising customer expectations requires essential digital innovation. The Internet of Things (IoT) is not just an upgrade, but a fundamental shift that is central to creating an automated and resilient supply chain. By connecting devices and systems […]

If 2025 was a year of seismic shifts, 2026 will be a year of recalibration to both the aftershocks and the new disruptions we expect to trade patterns, the economy and the geopolitical landscape. S&P Global sees three themes driving strategic recalibration across the 2026 global landscape: In our new Age of Agility report, we […]