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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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The freight market heads into the Fourth of July weekend with strong momentum—and we're breaking down everything you need to know.

Craig Fuller and Max Fuller are joined by Matthew Leffler to discuss the latest freight market developments, North Amer... more

In this episode, we kick things off by examining a massive shift in how freight contract pricing is getting done as Triumph debuts a powerful new RFP management tool designed to help brokers keep pace with drastically compressed pricing cycles. In to... more

It is hump day, which means it’s the best day of the week—the release of the weekly American Association of Railroads (AAR) tonnage index! In this packed episode, we dive deep into the legal and insurance crises gripping the freight industry, analyze... more

In this episode, we kick things off in Washington with a blockbuster Supreme Court ruling that dramatically expands presidential authority over independent regulatory agencies. The six-three decision in Trump v. Slaughter overturns nearly a century o... more

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Ken Adamo
EaseLogistics co-founder and president
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Episode: FreightWaves Today | June 26
Fabrizio Alvear
Co-founder and president
ePost Global
Episode: FreightWaves Today | June 26
John Land
Chief Product Officer at Samsara
Samsara
Episode: FreightWaves Today Live From Samara Beyond | June 24
Michael Owings
VP of IT Solutions for Southeastern Freight Lines
Southeastern Freight Lines
Episode: FreightWaves Today Live From Samara Beyond | June 24
Angie Acocella
Author/Researcher on digital technologies in freight
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Episode: FreightWaves Today Live From Samara Beyond | June 24
Tozda Cernilovic
Head of Strategic Partnerships at Element Fleet Management
Element Fleet Management
Episode: FreightWaves Today Live From Samara Beyond | June 24
Todd Florence
Chief Information Officer at Estes
Estes
Episode: FreightWaves Today Live From Samara Beyond | June 24
Donna Lem
Chief Strategy Officer for IMC Logistics
IMC Logistics
Episode: FreightWaves Today | June 23
Bo Bates
CEO of the Evans Network of Companies
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Big Boy Steam Locomotive: Why This Historic Train Still Commands Huge Crowds
Q: So for those of us who aren't necessarily trained enthusiasts, why do we care about a steam locomotive?
Because the Big Boy represents a tangible link to the WWII-era industrial power and logistics that helped win the war, and its public display generates broad public interest in railroading, which in turn supports the rail industry's heritage branding and real-world economic activity across routes.
Big Boy Steam Locomotive: Why This Historic Train Still Commands Huge Crowds
Q: So what's your big takeaway, I guess, from the AAR numbers overall? What are they telling us about what the freight market as a whole will look like the second half of the year?
The data suggests continued strength in chemicals and metals, with forest products tied to interest-rate expectations and housing activity; overall, intermodal remains a bright spot, while coal and some other commodities show mixed signals, indicating a resilient yet nuanced freight picture for the second half of the year.
FreightWaves Today | June 23
Q: Donna, what's one question I should have asked you today that I just skipped right over?
The discussion could emphasize practical, immediate steps the industry can take now, such as rapid data-sharing and community alert systems, but Donna frames it as the need to know where to begin and how to scale protections across all modes.
FreightWaves Today | June 23
Q: Tell me a little bit about yourself, about what you do at IMC, and how long you've been there.
Donna explains she is the Chief Strategy Officer at IMC Logistics, based in Collierville, Tennessee, and has spent about 10 years with the company, describing the evolution from drayage into intermodal and transload spaces.
How John Ferguson Built a $50M Freight Brokerage During COVID
Q: What has been the sales cycle like for securing long-term freight contracts?
It's a very long process, often taking a year or more, requiring persistence, access to enterprise opportunities, and building trust through scorecards and consistent performance.

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This show provides concise, data-driven briefings on the freight and logistics landscape, with a focus on how transportation markets—from trucking and rail to air and ocean—are evolving due to policy shifts, technology, and macro dynamics. Recent episodes emphasize the rapid adoption of AI and automation in logistics workflows, driverless deployment pilots, and the way regulatory and tariff changes influence carrier demand, capacity, and pricing. Coverage frequently ties together regulatory actions, infrastructure and policy developments, and major industry moves by carriers, brokers, and tech platforms, offering practical signals for shippers, carriers, and service providers seeking to navigate a volatile market. A notable throughline is t... more

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