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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.

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In this special Friday edition of FreightWaves Today, host Craig Fuller broadcasts live from Southlake, Texas, to analyze the kickoff of Q3 earnings season and what J.B. Hunt’s latest financial results mean for the broader freight market. Serving as ... more

In this episode, we kick things off by examining the stunning personal finances of a trucking CEO whose company shut down earlier this year. Federal bankruptcy court documents reveal that Richard Francis disclosed nearly $12.7 million in personal ass... more

In the latest episode of FreightWaves Today, hosts Malcolm Harris and Zach Strickland deliver a comprehensive look at the market trends, legal developments, and technological innovations shaping the freight industry[cite: 1, 2]. The show kicks off wi... more

In this episode, we kick things off by examining Volvo Trucks' aggressive expansion strategy as the Swedish manufacturer aims to capture fifteen percent of the North American heavy-truck market. That ambitious goal depends entirely on cracking the vo... more

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Ilhan Kolko
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Michael Kanko
Co-founder and CEO of ImportGenius
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Episode: FreightWaves Today | October 6
Daniel Goff
Vice President of External Affairs at Kodiak
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Chas Worcester
Chief Technology Officer at PrePass
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Kelly Soderlund
Head of Insights, Samsara
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FreightWaves Today | October 7
Q: What does managed transportation mean in practice from a shipper's perspective?
It means outsourcing in a way that partners with the shipper as an extension of their organization, aligning on goals, modes, locations, and services to ensure a seamless supply chain.
FreightWaves Today | October 9
Q: Dan, what exactly are you seeing? Could you break down how US teams are becoming the proving ground for larger global AI projects?
Dan explains that the US market is accelerating AI adoption due to scale, willingness to experiment, and the access to testing grounds for piloting new projects, with US teams often leading on AI experimentation before broader rollouts in Europe and globally.
FreightWaves Today | September 25
Q: Andy, what are three signs a company may have a trailer insurance gap and should scrutinize their policies?
First, avoid relying on someone else's insurance to cover your trailers; second, be wary of 'contingent' cov erage and read policy exclusions to understand real coverage; third, ensure you have dedicated coverage for both over-the-road and at-rest exposure, including defense costs.
FreightWaves Today | September 25
Q: Will, in plain terms, what does AI add to the freight industry and how should companies think about deploying it?
AI should be used to front-load automation of repetitive tasks so dispatchers and operators can focus on high-value activities, with the technology serving as a partner that enhances decision-making rather than replacing people outright.
FreightWaves Today | September 24
Q: What makes Green Bay a compelling hub for freight and innovation?
The ecosystem's concentration of freight companies, access to talent, proximity to markets, and a culture of collaboration position Green Bay as an enduring center for freight tech and logistics experimentation.

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A data-forward, operations-oriented show focused on freight and logistics across trucking, rail, air, and ocean markets. Episodes routinely feature executives and subject-matter experts from mobility tech, financing, AI-enabled supply chains, and carrier operations, with deep dives into real-world deployments, market dynamics, and regulatory impacts. Notable throughlines include AI and automation in yards, autonomous trucking, real-time data applications, and how macro factors like fuel, tariffs, and capacity shape decisions for carriers, shippers, brokers, and lenders. The format often blendsasset-level case studies, live market analysis, and strategic commentary from leaders at tech platforms, financing outfits, and large carriers, making... more

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