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FreightWaves NOW is your daily source for the most impactful news in logistics. We break down the complex world of freight—covering trucking, rail, air, and ocean markets—to bring you actionable insights. Whether you are a carrier, shipper, or broker, we provide the data-driven context you need to navigate a volatile market.
Episodes
Pilot-Tesla Megacharger Opens, Bot Auto Cuts Autonomy Costs, & CCT Acquires Livingston VTS | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off with a major infrastructure milestone for heavy-duty electric trucking as Pilot Travel Centers and Tesla officially open their first Megacharger site in Georgia. The facility features six charging stalls capable of delivering up to 1.2 megawatts each, with twelve more sites currently under construction across key freight corridors including I-5 and I-10. This st
FreightWaves Today | October 13
Cross-border freight constraints are tightening, diesel prices are swinging wildly, and AI is taking driver safety to the next level! On today’s episode of FreightWaves Today, we break down what shippers, brokers, and carriers need to know to navigate today's volatile supply chain.
IN THIS EPISODE
AI Fleet Safety Upgrades: Netradyne launches customizable AI agents to gamify driver coaching and p
Netradyne's AI Agent Expansion, Mexico Driver Visa Crisis, & Freight Fraud Awareness Day | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off with a major AI expansion designed to let fleet managers build their own custom safety tools. San Diego-based Netradyne has expanded its lineup of AI agents running on its Netradyne Intelligence platform, adding a Campaign Agent for driver coaching and a builder that lets fleet managers create custom agents by describing in plain language what they need. Custome
FreightWaves Today | October 12
In today’s episode of FreightWaves Today, hosts Craig Fuller and Malcolm Harris dive into the latest developments, market trends, and high-impact discussions shaping the logistics and transportation sector:
Legal & Regulatory Watch: The show opens with key legal cases disrupting the industry, including a Fifth Circuit appellate court consideration regarding broker and carrier liability involvi
Penske En Banc Fight, Mexico Vehicle Exports Plunge, & Texas Carrier Sued Over Age Limits | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining a closely watched federal appellate case with enormous disruptive potential for broker and carrier liability. The Fifth Circuit is now considering whether to grant an en banc hearing in a fatal crash case involving companies in the Penske network that centers on a double-brokered load and the question of control. The appellate court's ruling that Pe
FreightWaves Today | October 9
On this episode of FreightWaves Today, Malcolm Harris and Julie Van de Kamp break down the latest developments shaping freight markets, transportation regulations, and logistics technology. The show opens with a look at Hurricane Isaias and its potential impact on the Gulf Coast, including flooding risks, road closures, and disruptions to freight operations across Alabama and the Southeast.
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NJ CDL School Sues FMCSA, Split Sleeper Berth Pilot, & Record Container Volumes | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining a major legal challenge that raises serious questions about federal oversight of driver training schools. Start CDL Inc., a New Jersey-based truck driving school, is contesting its emergency removal from the federal registry after FMCSA cited six trainees with English-language violations but provided evidence containing troubling discrepancies. The
FreightWaves Today | October 8
FreightWaves Today looks at the latest forces shaping freight markets and supply chains, beginning with Hurricane Isaias and the potential impact of severe weather on freight infrastructure and operations. Malcolm Harris and Zach Strickland also discuss weather risks across the country, including flooding concerns in the West and what freight operators should watch as additional systems develop.
UP CEO 99.99% Confident on Merger, Mexico Trade Hits $94.3B, & Zim Lifts Profit Forecast 72% | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining the railroad industry's most ambitious consolidation as Union Pacific's CEO expresses extraordinary confidence that regulators will approve the $85 billion Norfolk Southern acquisition. Despite fierce opposition from labor unions, agricultural groups, and competing railroads, the executive argues that combining the two networks would save customers
FreightWaves Today | October 7
In this episode of FreightWaves Today, hosts Julie Van de Kamp and Malcolm Harris break down the latest supply chain headlines, including a major LA rail cargo bust, 247Services' cross-border expansion, and Uber's $2.3B acquisition of ezCater.
Trains Magazine Editor Bill Stevens and Trinity Industries CFO Eric Marchetto join the show to analyze recent rail traffic trends, equipment fleet capacity
LAPD Uncovers $1M Stolen Rail Cargo, TA Services Expands Cross-Border, & Uber Acquires ezCater | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off in Southern California, where law enforcement just uncovered a massive cache of stolen rail freight hiding in plain sight. Los Angeles Police Department detectives searched a Whittier shoe retailer and discovered 59 pallets of branded merchandise connected to stolen BNSF and Union Pacific rail cargo totaling about one million dollars. The recovered property incl
FreightWaves Today | October 6
The freight industry continues to digest C.H. Robinson's acquisition of RXO, described as the largest brokerage M&A transaction in history. Craig and Julie speak with Chris Wofford, founder and managing partner of Wofford Advisors, for a deeper look at the roughly $5.8 billion transaction, the importance of the $300 million in expected synergies, the challenges Robinson will face in delivering tho
STG Logistics Names New CEO, FMCSA Doubles HOS Emergency Relief, & Class 8 Orders Jump 18% | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining the major leadership changes at STG Logistics, where the intermodal marketing company has installed a new CEO following its massive financial restructuring. Jack Holmes, a UPS veteran who previously led UPS Freight, takes the helm after the company slashed its funded debt by a staggering ninety percent through a pre-packaged Chapter 11 that reduced
FreightWaves Today | October 5
The freight industry wakes up to a blockbuster deal as C.H. Robinson announces its acquisition of RXO in what the show describes as the largest transaction in freight brokerage history. Craig and Julie break down the roughly $5.8 billion deal, the $300 million in expected synergies, the strategic rationale behind the acquisition, and what the combination could mean for competition and further cons
C.H. Robinson Acquires RXO, Truckload's Mixed Signals, & NMFTA Cybersecurity Portal | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining a powerful new cybersecurity defense tool as the freight industry battles escalating digital threats. The National Motor Freight Traffic Association has launched a comprehensive threat reporting portal where companies can anonymously share attack data to help protect the entire sector. By pooling intelligence on hacker tactics and breach indicators,
FreightWaves Today | October 2
Craig Fuller and Julie Van de Kamp sit down with Triumph Financial CEO Aaron Graft to discuss the latest Mile Marker data, the shift toward “defensible capacity,” changing broker margins and why new carrier formation remains unusually low.
The episode also looks at the growing connection between ocean and domestic freight. Matt Anderson of WiseTech Global explains the company’s new Ocean Freight
Savannah Terminal Hits 60%, $6M Cocaine Seizure, & CMA CGM Acquires FedEx Supply Chain | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining a massive infrastructure milestone at the Georgia Ports Authority where the $1.6 billion redevelopment of Ocean Terminal has officially surpassed the 60% completion mark. The sprawling expansion will drastically transform Ocean Terminal's annual capacity from 200,000 twenty-foot equivalent units to a staggering 1.75 million TEUs, forming a central c
FreightWaves Today | October 1
FreightWaves Today kicks off the fourth quarter with a packed episode covering autonomous trucking, freight market conditions, driver appreciation and the latest issues shaping transportation.
Malcolm Harris and Zach Strickland break down the morning’s biggest freight headlines, including new commercial trucking and cross-border enforcement legislation, a bizarre autonomous-trailer theft involvin
$100K Cabotage Fines Proposed, PlusAI Thieves Get Sand, & Nearshoring Hits Border Crunch | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off in Washington, where a Texas congressman has introduced sweeping legislation aimed at overhauling trucking safety and cross-border enforcement. Named after eight-year-old Barron Ritchey, who was tragically killed when a wheel assembly struck his family's vehicle, the bill would require mandatory English-proficiency tests for all commercial drivers and impose fin
FreightWaves Today | September 30
As the third quarter comes to a close, FreightWaves Today looks at the forces shaping freight heading into Q4 — from cargo theft and diesel prices to record-setting intermodal volumes and the evolution of electric trucking.
The show opens with a look at a coordinated national cargo-theft enforcement operation that recovered roughly $635,000 in stolen freight, followed by an update on falling dies
Cargo Theft Blitz Recovers $635K, California Cold-Storage Crackdown, & Diesel Prices Drop | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining a landmark law enforcement operation that dealt a major blow to cargo theft networks nationwide. The coordinated National Supply Chain Blitz resulted in multiple arrests and approximately $635,000 in recovered stolen freight, including thirty stolen transformers worth roughly $600,000 that were located at a Massachusetts facility using fraudulent do
FreightWaves Today | September 29
FreightWaves Today looks ahead to the fourth quarter and holiday peak season with an in-depth discussion of freight market conditions, capacity, operating costs and the broader economy.
Covenant Logistics Group Founder and CEO David Parker joins the show live in Chattanooga to discuss the company’s strategy of moving away from commoditized truckload freight and deeper into specialized, service-in
Daimler Fights NoX Penalty Loophole, Trimble Sale Still on Table, & China Ship Tax Gap | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining a fierce regulatory battle over proposed non-compliance penalties that could allow engine makers to simply pay fines rather than meet the drastically tighter nitrogen oxide standard taking effect in 2027. Daimler Truck North America is publicly resisting this controversial loophole, warning that PACCAR's suggestion of treating 6,000–7,000 per-engine
FreightWaves Today | September 28
On this episode of FreightWaves Today, Julie Van de Kamp and Malcolm Harris break down the biggest stories shaping freight and logistics, from autonomous trucking and artificial intelligence to fraud, cargo theft and the evolving freight market.
The show leads with Aurora Innovation’s plan to scale to more than 30,000 driverless trucks by 2030, prompting a discussion about truck utilization, the
Aurora's 30K Driverless Truck Plan, $105M Trucking Fraud Scheme, & Mexico Customs Overhaul | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining Aurora Innovation's aggressive expansion strategy as the autonomous truck developer charts a path toward massive commercial scale. Listen in to discover how Aurora plans to deploy more than 30,000 driverless trucks by 2030, targeting over five billion dollars in revenue with a sixty percent gross margin. Most of this ambitious growth hinges on trans
FreightWaves Today | September 25
Join host Malcolm Harris and Zach Strickland for today's episode of FreightWaves Today as they dive into the current freight market dynamics, artificial intelligence, and crucial risk management strategies.
In Block A, Malcolm sits down with Will Bewley, Co-Founder & CEO of WoFlow, to cut through the noise and negative press surrounding artificial intelligence. Will breaks down how WoFlow approac
Mexican Drivers' Forced-Labor Suit, Amazon Safety Tech & Pay Bump, & Copeland Cold Chain Deal | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we dive into a deeply troubling federal lawsuit filed by dozens of Mexican truck drivers who allege they were recruited with false promises and subjected to coercive labor practices. Twenty-nine plaintiffs are now suing California-based Omega Compliance Solutions and several U.S. carriers, claiming they were lured across the border with fraudulent visa promises and trapped through
FreightWaves Today | September 24
FreightWaves Today goes live from Green Bay, Wisconsin, as hosts Craig Fuller and Julie Van de Kamp sit down with some of the biggest names in transportation and technology to discuss the state of freight, innovation and automation.
Jim Filter, President and CEO of Schneider, breaks down today’s freight market, including tightening capacity, driver recruiting, intermodal opportunities, cargo thef
Einride-Nvidia Autonomous Partnership, UP-NS Merger Criticized, & Samsara's $2B Fuel Play | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining a major technology partnership pushing heavy-duty autonomous trucking toward highway operations. Swedish company Einride announced it will build its next-generation autonomous driving system on Nvidia's Hyperion platform, a compute and sensor architecture designed for Level 4 autonomy. The two companies will collaborate to extend Hyperion's compute,
FreightWaves Today | September 23
On this episode of FreightWaves Today, hosts Craig Fuller and Julie Van de Kamp sit down with leaders from trucking, logistics, transportation law and rail to examine the forces shaping freight markets.
John Ferguson, founder and CEO of Pivot Supply Chain Solutions, Inc., joins the show in studio to discuss the state of freight, current supply chain conditions and the trends transportation compan
16 Carriers File Bankruptcy, Alabama's $100M Rail Terminal, & CDL Rule Faces Court Skepticism | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining a sobering wave of financial distress as at least sixteen trucking and transportation companies entered bankruptcy proceedings in less than a month. The geographically widespread filings include both Chapter 11 reorganizations and Chapter 7 liquidations, spanning carriers from small owner-operators to mid-sized fleets operating dozens of trucks acro
FreightWaves Today | September 22
The freight market is shifting as carriers, brokers and shippers head toward Q4. On this episode of FreightWaves Today, we break down the latest trucking industry news, freight rates, insurance risks, fuel prices, capacity trends and the outlook for the 2026 peak season.
In this episode:
Trucking litigation & legal developments — We examine the latest developments in the Super Ego case and di
Super Ego Court Win, Florida Cargo Theft Bust, & Samsara's High-Risk Driver Data | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining a major legal development in the controversial Super Ego trucking network case. A federal judge has dismissed several counts against Aleksandar Mimic in a lawsuit filed by drivers, though drivers' claims against Super Ego Holding and nine affiliated defendants remain fully intact. Court records reveal that an all-day settlement conference made signi
FreightWaves Today | September 21
The freight market is shifting, cargo theft is getting more sophisticated, diesel prices are under pressure, and artificial intelligence is raising new questions for freight brokers and carriers. On this episode of FreightWaves Today, we break down the biggest stories shaping trucking, logistics, supply chains and transportation.
We’re also heading to Green Bay this week, and Ben Schill, Chief Co
Fake FedEx Theft, Montgomery Ruling Boosts Human Brokers, & Tesla's Texas Distribution Hub | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining the latest developments in broker liability law and how they're unexpectedly reshaping the role of technology in freight brokerage. Industry experts now argue that the Supreme Court's Montgomery decision will actually make human brokers more valuable rather than less, as firms face tough questions about whether AI-driven carrier selection will hold
FreightWaves Today | September 18
In this episode, Craig Fuller and Julie discuss how GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are changing consumer behavior — and why those changes could have a measurable impact on freight volumes. The conversation explores declining food and beverage consumption, shifting demand for snacks, soda, alcohol and restaurant meals, and what those trends could mean for trucking and the broader freight economy.
The sho
Tesla Semi Europe Timeline, NS-UP Merger Removes Rail Friction, & CMT Broker Safety Platform | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining Tesla's ambitious push into the European freight market as the electric vehicle giant targets late-2027 customer deliveries for the Semi after demonstrations begin in the first half of that year. The first European trucks will roll off the Reno, Nevada production line, which is designed for fifty thousand units annually, and will feature a 342-mile
FreightWaves Today | September 17
FreightWaves Today dives into the latest forces reshaping freight markets, from rising carrier costs and cross-border trade tensions to stronger-than-expected import volumes and signs of tightening truckload capacity.
Hosts Julie Van de Kamp and Zach Strickland break down J.B. Hunt’s warning that higher diesel and driver costs are outpacing pricing gains, as well as the growing challenges around
J.B. Hunt Shares Plunge 12%, Private Fleet Safety Shifts, & LA-Long Beach Rail Delays | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining the brutal earnings warning that triggered a sharp sell-off in one of the country's largest logistics providers. J.B. Hunt's shares sank twelve percent after executives disclosed severe third-quarter cost pressures, driven by a sharp runup in diesel fuel prices and twenty-five million dollars in incremental driver-related expenses. The company's thi
FreightWaves Today | September 16
FreightWaves Today digs into the latest signals from across the freight and transportation markets — from weakening freight demand and rail volumes to record diesel prices, supply chain disruptions and the evolving role of technology in trucking and procurement.
The team breaks down J.B. Hunt’s latest commentary, softer consumer demand, tight capacity and what current tender rejection and trucklo
FreightWaves Today | September 15
FreightWaves Today takes a deep look at where the freight market is headed, from tightening capacity and rising rates to regulation, industrial demand, global trade and the forces reshaping supply chains.
Tom Albrecht of Reliance Partners joins the show to discuss the current freight cycle, drawing on decades of experience covering both trucking and rail. The conversation examines improving ind
FreightWaves Today | September 14
Autonomous trucking is moving from the drawing board to real-world operations — and the implications for the freight industry could be enormous.
In this special edition of FreightWaves Today, we take an in-depth look at the future of automation with leaders across autonomous trucking, freight marketplaces, artificial intelligence and autonomous delivery.
The episode explores how purpose-built au
FreightWaves Today | September 11
Join Julie Van de Kamp and Malcolm Harris on FreightWaves Today as they break down major freight news, market trends, and industry insights. In this episode, industry leaders discuss small carrier financial discipline, fleet repair innovations, and regional market volatility.
In our Morning Minute: Teamsters President Sean O’Brien warns UPS of potential 2028 strike risks, Delaware breaks ground o
Teamsters Warn UPS of 2028 Strike, Delaware's $669M Terminal, & Deadly Shipyard Fire | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off with a stark warning from the Teamsters union as President Sean O'Brien puts UPS on notice for a potential strike in 2028, two full years before contract negotiations typically turn contentious. Among the key demands are protections against benefit rollbacks, restrictions on autonomous trucks, and a highly unusual provision allowing regional unions to strike mid
FreightWaves Today | September 10
The freight market is heading into peak season with plenty of uncertainty. On this episode of FreightWaves Today, Malcolm Harris and Zach Strickland break down the latest data shaping trucking, logistics and the broader economy.
First, Eric Lemus of The Fulfillment Lab joins the show to discuss new Commerce Signal data showing operator margin cushions nearly disappearing as shipping costs rise fa
US-Mexico Trade Hits Record, FMCSA Suspends Enforcement, & ICE CDL Fraud Tip Line | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining a massive milestone in cross-border commerce as US-Mexico trade smashed the monthly record at nearly $95 billion in July. Two-way trade surged 27.5% year over year, with Mexico now firmly holding its position as America's number one trading partner ahead of Canada and China. Laredo, Texas, retained its crown as the nation's busiest international tra
FreightWaves Today | September 9
On this episode of FreightWaves Today, Malcolm Harris and Julie Van de Kamp break down the latest developments shaping freight, transportation and global supply chains.
The show leads with escalating trade tensions as Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on nearly $20 billion of U.S. goods, while President Donald Trump raises the possibility of further changes to trade with Mexico, Can
Canada's $20B Tariff Retaliation, Amazon Freighter Crash Details, & Trump Trade Ultimatum | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining the massive trade escalation adding serious costs and uncertainty across North American supply chains. Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs of up to fifty percent on nearly twenty billion dollars worth of U.S. goods following the collapse of bilateral trade negotiations in August. These duties target hundreds of American products, from steel and alumi
FreightWaves Today | September 8
On this episode of FreightWaves Today, the team breaks down the latest freight market developments as the industry heads into fall peak season. Topics include the deadly cargo plane accident at Miami International Airport, rising truckload tender rejections, spot and contract rate trends, strong intermodal demand and what the latest SONAR data signals for the weeks ahead.
The episode also explore
Miami Cargo Jet Tragedy, UP-NS Labor Concerns, & Mexico B-1 Visa Dispute | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off with a tragic cargo jet accident that has crippled half of Miami International Airport's operations. An Amazon Air Boeing 767 freighter operated by 21 Air overran a runway during landing, struck multiple vehicles on a nearby road, and caught fire, leaving five people dead and five seriously injured. Listen in to learn how two of Miami's four runways remain close
Best of FreightWaves Today | September 4
FreightWaves Today takes a look back at some of the biggest conversations shaping freight and transportation in this special edition featuring a collection of standout interviews from the summer.
Malcolm Harris and the FreightWaves team dig into the real-world performance of the Tesla Semi with Inter-coastal Trucking’s Bob Lewis, including driver feedback, range, charging infrastructure, maintena
FreightWaves Today | September 3
On this episode of FreightWaves Today, Malcolm Harris and Zach Strickland break down the latest developments shaping freight, logistics and the broader economy.
The show opens with the latest headlines, including an EPA proposal that could change how diesel exhaust fluid warnings work, a series of commercial vehicle safety enforcement blitzes and rising Pacific container rates amid strong peak-se
EPA's DEF Rule Decision Nears, Truck Blitzes Sideline 99 Drivers, & Trans-Pacific Rates Surge | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off in Washington, where the public comment period has just closed on a major Environmental Protection Agency proposal that could fundamentally reshape how diesel engine systems operate. Listen in to learn how the EPA's controversial plan to replace engine deratement with warning signals has drawn nearly two hundred submissions spanning industry praise and sharp env
FreightWaves Today | September 2
AI is transforming freight operations, but how far can automation go — and what happens when location intelligence, rail networks and energy markets collide?
On this episode of FreightWaves Today, Malcolm Harris and Julie Van de Kamp break down the biggest stories and trends shaping transportation and logistics.
The show opens with three major headlines: an alleged Texas grain theft ring involvi
$800K Texas Grain Theft, 110 CDL Schools Shuttered, & Yellow's $526M Pension Deal | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off with a massive organized crime investigation that has rocked the agricultural sector across Texas. Authorities have linked three men to an alleged theft ring involving one hundred seventy-six grain loads valued at over eight hundred thousand dollars, spanning more than nine million pounds of stolen agricultural product. The inquiry now covers over two hundred co
FreightWaves Today | September 1
FreightWaves Today hits the road for a special episode live from ShipStation Global headquarters in Austin, Texas, as Craig Fuller and Zach Strickland break down the latest forces shaping freight, logistics and the broader economy.
The show opens with a look at the current freight and economic environment, including rising transportation and warehousing costs, inventory management challenges and
FreightWaves Today | August 31
The freight industry is facing a major wave of regulatory, economic and operational changes. On this episode of FreightWaves Today, Craig and Julie breaks down the latest developments affecting trucking, freight brokers, autonomous trucks, railroads and cross-border freight.
The show opens with the FMCSA crackdown on CDL schools, including the shutdown of hundreds of driving schools over concerns
Teamsters Challenge CA AV Rules, Penske Liability Fallout, & Broker Transparency Rule Advances | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off in California, where organized labor is aggressively challenging the state's newly implemented autonomous truck framework. The California Teamsters filed suit in Alameda County Superior Court, arguing that the DMV improperly fast-tracked driverless truck testing regulations through an expedited process reserved for minor updates. Despite the legal challenge, the
FreightWaves Today | August 28
Labor Day is just around the corner, but is the freight market ready for the traditional fall surge? On this episode of FreightWaves Today, we break down the latest signals across trucking, rail, freight technology and the broader supply chain.
We cover the proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern mega-merger, a wave of freight and logistics bankruptcies, and new federal pilot programs that could
UP-NS Defend Merger, Freight Bankruptcies Surge, & FMCSA Tests 14-Hour Pause | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining the heated regulatory battle over the proposed mega-merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. The Class I railroads are aggressively defending their application, telling the Surface Transportation Board that their filing contains extensive evidence demonstrating benefits for employees, customers and the broader economy. The combined company
FreightWaves Today | August 27
Welcome back to FreightWaves Today! Host Malcolm Harris and Zach Strickland kick off today's show breaking down the latest supply chain headlines, market data, and major industry developments.
Morning Minute Headlines: Kenco successfully deploys six supply chain AI agents in just three months with Deep Fabric; Canadian authorities seize nearly 850 lbs of cocaine at the Bluewater Bridge; and a dee
Kenco Scales AI Agents, Cocaine Seized at Blue Water Bridge, & Containership Orderbook Soars | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining a major breakthrough in the often-painful journey from AI demo to live operations. Third-party logistics provider Kenco has successfully deployed six supply chain AI agents into production with DeepFabric in just three months, a stark contrast to broader industry trends where Gartner expects more than forty percent of agentic AI projects to be cance
FreightWaves Today | August 26
In this episode of FreightWaves Today, hosts Craig Fuller and Julie Garner analyze the current trajectory of the North American economy, key supply chain news, and recent data across freight modes.
Craig and Julie open with commentary on strong U.S. industrial and rail volume data, record corporate profit margins driven by technological efficiency, and the passing of country music legend Dolly Pa
Atlanta Rail Bypass Proposal, $150K Boxcar Theft, & Dolly Parton Dies at 80 | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining an ambitious infrastructure proposal that could dramatically reshape freight movement in the South. An influential coalition is leveraging the proposed Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern mega-merger to demand a massive freight rail bypass around Atlanta that would free up track for passenger trains and thin out the city's legendary traffic congestio
FreightWaves Today | August 25
This episode of FreightWaves Today covers critical shifts across truckload market dynamics, equipment remarketing, cross-border trade, software consolidation, and global energy risks.
Used Truck Market Update: Chris Backeberg (President, Daimler Trucks Remarketing) discusses tight sleeper and day cab inventories, stable used-truck pricing, and fleet age/maintenance cycles.
Spot Market & Bidding
Freight Market Rebounds as US-Canada Tariffs Spark Cross-Border Trade Crisis | Morning Minute
Trucking Credit Recovery: BMO’s quarterly earnings show dramatic drops in distress metrics, with credit loss provisions plunging to $15 million and gross impaired loans crashing to $440 million.
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/likely-bmo-swan-song-shows-trucking-credit-strengtheningUS-Canada Tariff Escalation: The US hits Canadian goods with 50% tariffs after negotiations stall, prompting Canad
FreightWaves Today | August 24
In this episode of FreightWaves Today, hosts Craig Fuller and Julie Van de Kamp break down the major trade and regulatory shifts shaking up the freight industry—including the newly implemented 50% tariffs on Canadian imports and the sudden departure of ATA President and CEO Chris Spear.
Keith Moore, CEO of Auto Scheduler AI, discusses how AI-powered warehouse orchestration software helps manage c
$9.5M Meth Bust at Texas Border, RoadOne Expands Charleston Ops, & ATA Chief Steps Down | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off at the Texas border, where U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers uncovered a massive narcotics smuggling operation hiding in plain sight. On August eleventh at the Roma International Bridge, CBP officers directed a tractor-trailer arriving from Mexico to secondary inspection after it declared a routine commercial detergent shipment. Using nonintrusive insp
Best of FreightWaves Today | August 21
In this Best Of episode of FreightWaves Today, we are replaying top industry interviews that focus on earnings before diving into an exclusive freight market breakdown.
David Parker, founder and CEO of Covenant Logistics, weighs in on the urgent necessity of federal tort reform in the face of skyrocketing insurance costs and severe "nuclear verdicts". He also breaks down Covenant's strategic shif
FreightWaves Today | August 20
Broadcasting live from the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia, this episode of FreightWaves Today dives into major industry headlines and explores Atlanta’s vital role as a global freight and logistics hub. The hosts cover crucial market trends—from regulatory impacts on capacity to rail surge data and cold chain innovations—alongside interviews with top supply chain executives.
Cl
FreightWaves Today | August 19
On this episode of FreightWaves Today, Craig Fuller and Julie Van de Kamp break down the latest signals from across trucking, rail, intermodal and the broader industrial economy.
Thom Albrecht of Reliance Partners joins the show to discuss where the freight cycle is headed, improving demand signals and the supply-side forces reshaping trucking. Albrecht explains how English-language proficiency e
Americold's Port Saint John Bet, BNSF Expands Phoenix-Texas Service, & UPS Route Shift | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining a major cold chain infrastructure investment at one of the Atlantic seaboard's fastest-growing container gateways. Americold has opened a roughly eighty million dollar import-export hub at Port Saint John, stitching together DP World and CPKC into one seamless cold chain and eliminating the inefficient routing of Canadian-bound refrigerated freight
FreightWaves Today | August 18
Craig Fuller and Julie Van de Kamp dive into the most pressing headlines and structural shifts impacting the supply chain, logistics, and transportation sectors. They discuss the escalation of organized freight fraud—including a recent raid in Armenia targeting U.S. carriers—and why the industry urgently needs coordinated law enforcement solutions like the CAUCA legislation
Lakshman Achuthan, Co-
Burq Bets on Last-Mile Orchestration, GlobalX Revokes Lawsuit, & Armenia Freight Fraud Bust | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining a strategic bet on orchestration software as national parcel carriers continue to shed unprofitable volume. Last-mile delivery technology company Burq is wagering that enterprise retailers will pay for orchestration platforms that sit above the growing bench of regional carriers and gig courier networks. With fifty-five percent of retailers now usin
FreightWaves Today | August 17
Join Craig Fuller and Julie Van de Kamp on FreightWaves Today as they break down the critical developments shaping the freight, logistics, and supply chain markets.
In the morning minute, they A look at an alarming $111 million wave of high-tech cargo thefts targeting semiconductor and data center freight, featuring coordinated "bump and run" syndicate tactics. Plus, an urgent FBI tax fraud inves
$111M Data Center Theft Wave, FBI Targets Tax Fraud Scheme, & Mexico Truck Exports Surge | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off with an alarming wave of high-tech cargo theft that's costing the freight industry a staggering fortune. Cargo thieves have stolen nearly $111 million in data center freight since early June, with individual cases ranging from $2 million to a jaw-dropping $38 million. In a disturbing new tactic, criminals deliberately crashed into security escorts protecting hig
FreightWaves Today | August 14
In this episode of FreightWaves Today, hosts Craig Fuller and Julie Van de Kamp explore key headlines and developments across the logistics, trucking, and transportation sectors. The show features discussions on the state of trailer insurance, driver recruitment and health, alongside live market analysis via FreightWaves SONAR.
Andy Kuchar explains that freight brokers and logistics companies uti
Gunfire on Moving BNSF Train, Acertus Buys Fisher Shipping, & Maersk's Last-Mile Strategy | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining a violent cargo-theft case that underscores the escalating danger of rail corridor crime in Southern California. After gunfire erupted from a moving BNSF freight train during a confrontation with suspected burglars, authorities arrested five men on charges ranging from attempted murder to cargo theft and conspiracy. The arrests came after task force
Hit Man Trial in Staged Crash Case, 7 AGs Challenge UP-NS Merger, & Mexico Leads US Trade | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off in a New Orleans courtroom where jury selection has begun for a disbarred attorney accused of orchestrating the murder of a federal witness. Prosecutors allege Sean Alfortish conspired to kill Cornelius Garrison, a so-called "slammer" who intentionally sideswiped eighteen-wheelers in a sprawling staged truck crash scheme and later began cooperating with the FBI.
FreightWaves Today | August 12
In this episode of FreightWaves Today, hosts Craig Fuller and Julie Van de Kamp dive into the latest industrial data, market updates, and expert interviews across the freight, logistics, energy, and rail sectors.
In the morning minute we have the 3 top stories of the day including: Congress pushes to tie USPS executive bonuses directly to 95% on-time delivery metrics via the bipartisan "No Bonuse
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