By FreightWaves | Zach Strickland, FW Market Expert & Market Analyst | 11/2/2025 12:30 AM

Truckload contract rates have been remarkably stable over the past few years, but they are about to be tested over the next 12 months. The post How stable are contract rates? appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Craig Fuller, CEO at FreightWaves | 11/1/2025 10:54 PM

As someone who’s spent decades immersed in the freight and logistics industry, I’ve learned that freight data often tells the story of the broader economy long before traditional indicators catch up. Right now, that data is painting a stark picture: The U.S. economy is entrenched in a goods recession. While consumer spending on services might […] The post Is the goods economy in a recession? Freight data suggests so appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Ashley Resto | 11/1/2025 1:00 PM

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 […] The post Avoiding Nuclear Verdicts: How Fleets Can Protect Themselves in an Era of Rising Risk appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Adam Wingfield | 10/31/2025 8:12 PM

You want your stuff unloaded? Pay somebody to do it. Small carriers should not have to worry about having to pay someone to unload at a receiver. The post Why Are Drivers Still Paying To Unload Freight They Don’t Own? appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Noi Mahoney | 10/31/2025 6:10 PM

The U.S. Senate’s bipartisan vote to roll back President Donald Trump’s global tariffs underscores mounting resistance to his trade agenda. The post Senate rejection of Trump’s tariffs stirs North American trade debate appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Eric Kulisch | 10/31/2025 5:36 PM

Korean Air, which has operated an all-Boeing cargo fleet, has agreed to buy seven large Airbus freighters. The post Airbus widens order lead over Boeing for next-gen freighter jets appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Todd Maiden | 10/31/2025 4:55 PM

Employee-owned companies Interstate Personnel Services and J&R Schugel agree to join forces. The post IPS announces addition of J&R Schugel appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Todd Maiden | 10/31/2025 4:19 PM

Heartland Express saw some sequential improvement in operations in the third quarter but said truckload market fundamentals won’t improve until next year. The post Heartland Express books another loss in Q3 appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Craig Fuller, CEO at FreightWaves | 10/31/2025 2:57 PM

In his appearance on Fox News’ “The Will Cain Show” today, Duffy signaled a notable expansion in his enforcement strategy, pivoting from primarily holding trucking companies (carriers) accountable to also targeting shippers for enabling non-English-proficient commercial truck drivers. This move aims to broaden road safety measures amid ongoing crashes and debates on immigration and federal […] The post Duffy plans to expand driver  enforcement to shippers appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | John Kingston | 10/31/2025 2:52 PM

Australian logistics software company WiseTech has seen its stock plummet anew due to police raid. The post New e2open owner WiseTech rocked by police search tied to founder White appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Eric Kulisch | 10/31/2025 2:03 PM

Amazon has added a third freighter flight to Honolulu, paving the way for next-day parcel delivery and is carrying pineapples back to the U.S. mainland. The post New Amazon cargo flight paves way for next-day delivery in Hawaii appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Thomas Wasson | 10/31/2025 11:00 AM

With the integration milestone complete, both companies are now looking toward the next steps—broader commercial deployment in the near future. The post Waabi integrates AI Driver into Volvo Autonomous Truck appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Craig Fuller, CEO at FreightWaves | 10/31/2025 3:01 AM

With the Federal Government shut down, SNAP benefits are at risk right now, and this could lead to a significant drop in consumer spending—and by extension, freight volumes—for as long as the shutdown drags on.  According to SONAR data, we’re already seeing freight volumes down 18.5% year-over-year.  October’s end usually kicks off peak season, but […] The post The loss of SNAP benefits could slow the freight market appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Craig Fuller, CEO at FreightWaves | 10/31/2025 2:25 AM

WASHINGTON — In a press conference on Thursday, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled an aggressive new initiative targeting so-called “CDL mills” — commercial driver’s license schools accused of certifying unqualified drivers, many of whom lack English proficiency, basic operating skills, and proper citizenship documentation. The move comes as part of a […] The post Duffy declares war on CDL mills and fleets that hire from them appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Craig Fuller, CEO at FreightWaves | 10/31/2025 12:51 AM

During a press conference on commercial driver’s license (CDL) enforcement, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy responded to a reporter’s questions about the truck driver shortage and the potential impacts of stricter rule enforcement. The discussion focused on workforce challenges in the trucking industry and the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) approach to addressing them. The press […] The post Duffy pushes back on truck driver shortage  appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Todd Maiden | 10/30/2025 11:58 PM

XPO once again reported significant margin improvement in the third quarter, despite a soft less-than-truckload market. The post XPO defies weak LTL demand with margin gains appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Noi Mahoney | 10/30/2025 10:33 PM

Werner officials said technology investments, retail alignment and industry enforcement trends are paving the way for a freight recovery. The post Werner CEO sees ‘capacity attrition’ positioning carrier for recovery appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Noi Mahoney | 10/30/2025 10:02 PM

Amazon reported third-quarter earnings of $180.2 billion in revenue, up 13% year over year. The post Amazon invests $1.9B in delivery partner network as Q3 profits rise appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | John Kingston | 10/30/2025 9:38 PM

A first look at TFI’s earnings. The post First look: mixed signs of a turnaround at TFI’s U.S. LTL operations appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Noi Mahoney | 10/30/2025 8:04 PM

The U.S. and China have agreed to a one-year trade truce that cuts tariffs, resumes U.S. soybean purchases and keeps rare earths exports flowing. The post US, China clinch one-year trade truce, cut tariffs in rare earth deal appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story