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In this special report of The Long Haul, host Adam Wingfield takes you inside the 2026 ATA Management Conference & Exhibition to discuss one of the biggest forces shaping the future of trucking: autonomous technology. Autonomous trucks and artificial intelligence are advancing rapidly, and the industry is moving toward adoption whether everyone agrees with it or not. Adam breaks down what these developments could mean for drivers, owner-operators, and small fleet owners, from potential job displacement to improved driver quality of life and new opportunities to generate revenue. Rather than focusing on fear and speculation, this episode...

How much liability can a freight broker face when a truck is involved in a catastrophic accident? And who should be responsible for keeping unsafe carriers off America's roads? On this episode of Freight Expectations, we break down the legal battles, regulatory shortcomings, and industry changes reshaping freight brokerage and trucking. From the massive C.H. Robinson verdict in the Lupus Superior case to a controversial RICO lawsuit and the growing debate over highway surveillance cameras, we're tackling the issues that could redefine the future of freight. In this episode: FMCSA Under Pressure: Does...

In this episode of FreightWaves Today, hosts Craig Fuller and Julie Van de Kamp break down the latest quarterly earnings across trucking, rail, and logistics, launch three game-changing truckload data sets on SONAR, and dive deep into regulatory and legal challenges shaping the freight industry. Episode Highlights: Earnings Breakdown: Analyzing Knight-Swift’s standout Q3 performance following their U.S. Xpress integration, comparing their operational discipline to JB Hunt, Werner, and Marten Transport. Plus, solid quarters from Ryder, Union Pacific, and Norfolk Southern. Multimodal Insights: Paul Pozega (CEO & Founder, Integrated Multimodal Solutions) joins the desk to discuss in...

In this episode, we kick things off by examining the powerful third-quarter performance from logistics giant Ryder, which delivered solid results with improvement across nearly every metric compared to the same period last year. Revenue climbed across all three operating segments, with used vehicle sales proving particularly robust as used tractor prices surged nineteen percent year-over-year. The strong quarter prompted Ryder to raise its full-year earnings forecast, and Wall Street responded enthusiastically by sending the company's stock up nearly six percent in early trading. Next, we shift over to the rails to discuss how Union Pacific is...

Housing data disappoints as concerns around energy costs loom this winter. Rising energy costs are not all bad. Knight Swift’s beat explained as they outperform peers.  ⁠Follow the Freightonomics Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FreightWaves Today breaks down a pivotal week for the freight market, with strong earnings from Knight-Swift Transportation, Triumph Financial and Cass Information Systems offering insight into rising rates, higher operating costs and shifting market conditions. Hosts Malcolm Harris and Zach Strickland speak with Triumph Financial CEO Aaron Graft and Cass Information Systems EVP and CFO Mike Normille about their latest results, while the SONAR team examines trucking capacity, diesel prices, refinery constraints and a cooling housing market. Knight-Swift Delivers a Major Earnings Beat Knight-Swift Transportation reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $0.83 per share, beating analyst expectations...

In this episode, we kick things off by examining the nation's largest asset-based truckload carrier delivering a major earnings beat that signals fundamental market momentum. ⁠Knight-Swift Transportation crushed Wall Street's consensus estimate⁠ with third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of eighty-three cents, seven cents above expectations and above its own guidance range. Revenue climbed fourteen percent year-over-year to two point two billion dollars, driven by aggressive rate increases and the truckload unit's massive seven hundred basis point improvement in adjusted operating ratio. Next, we explore the fintech sector where ⁠Triumph Financial's CEO highlighted arrows pointing up across nearly every...

On this episode of FreightWaves Today, Malcolm Harris and Julie Van de Kamp break down the latest developments shaping freight markets, from a nearly $1 million trading card theft and alarming truck safety violations to third-quarter earnings, rising transportation costs, and the growing shift from highways to rail. Plus, Vertical Aerospace’s Michael Cervenka explains how its Valo electric aircraft could transform time-critical cargo delivery, and Trains magazine editor Bill Stephens joins the show to discuss surging rail traffic and the outlook for railroad earnings. In this episode: Nearly $1 Million in Trading Cards Stolen From a Fe...

On this episode of What the Truck?!, Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent tackle some of the biggest challenges facing the freight industry, from freight fraud and cargo theft to truck safety and the legal risks surrounding serious trucking accidents. Plus, John Moore from Volvo Trucks joins the show to break down the all-new VNX and the technology changing vocational trucking. In this episode: Volvo Trucks Unveils the All-New VNX: John Moore, product marketing manager at Volvo Trucks, explains how the new VNX is advancing vocational and heavy-haul operations. Learn how remote steering lets drivers guide...

In this episode, we kick things off with a massive cargo heist that has investigators scrambling to reconstruct exactly how ⁠nearly one million dollars in Pokémon and sports cards vanished from a FedEx truck⁠ in Santa Ana, California. The driver discovered a missing lock and two complete pallets gone, each holding approximately one hundred packages of collectible trading cards, though detectives still don't know when or where the theft actually occurred. Next, we explore the truckload sector where a major carrier is celebrating a critical financial turnaround as ⁠Heartland Express posted its first net profit since 2023⁠ without r...

On this episode of Loaded and Rolling, recorded live at Trimble Insight 2026 in San Diego, California, host Thomas Wasson sits down with Michael Kornhauser, Sector VP of Transportation at Trimble. They dive into Trimble's latest innovations in enterprise trucking technology, including: AI & Product Development: How Trimble leverages AI internally and across its product offerings, including the new Trimble Arc Agent, to boost productivity and customer support. Next-Gen Mapping & PC*MILER: Innovations in routing, mapping, and CoPilot navigation to eliminate wasted mileage and streamline driver execution. Appian Fleet Optimization: Enhancing multi-stop routing and fleet...

Diesel prices are climbing, operating costs are squeezing carrier profits, and a major nuclear verdict against C.H. Robinson could have far-reaching implications for freight brokers. On this episode of FreightWaves Today, Malcolm Harris and Julie Van de Kamp break down the latest freight market data, explore the growth of autonomous trucking, and examine the legal and economic pressures shaping the transportation industry. In this episode: Autonomous Trucking Moves Toward Scale: Brett Suma, president and COO of Bot Auto, joins the show to discuss the company's rapid growth and its strategy for scaling driverless freight...

In this episode, we kick things off by examining the brutal cost pressures hitting carriers in the early stages of the industry's recovery. Werner Enterprises just issued ⁠adjusted earnings guidance that fell significantly below Wall Street expectations⁠, flagging eighteen cents in cumulative headwinds from elevated diesel prices, higher driver recruitment costs, and an insurance reserve adjustment. While truckload carriers have been raising rates for the first time after a nearly four-year downturn, profitability is still being heavily squeezed by early-upcycle cost inflation. Next, we explore the dark side of cross-border logistics as U.S. Customs and Border Prot...

Diesel prices are surging, freight costs are climbing, and the trucking industry is facing mounting pressure. On this episode of FreightWaves Today, Julie Van de Kamp and Zach Strickland break down the latest freight market data, examine the impact of geopolitical tensions on fuel prices, and explore what rising costs mean for carriers, shippers, and the broader supply chain. In this episode: Diesel Prices and Carrier Profitability: John Tirado, founder and president of Summa Energy, joins the show to discuss global fuel supply disruptions, the outlook for diesel prices, and why small and midsize fleets...

This episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? covers major freight headlines, trucking fraud, court rulings, and industry insights featuring three featured guests: • Headlines & Industry News: • Nuclear Verdict Upheld: Discussion on the Dallas County Court affirming a $604 million verdict against C.H. Robinson (now totaling $711 million with accrued interest) following a fatal 2021 crash involving a carrier hired for Arizona Beverages. • Identity Theft & Credit Fraud Scheme: A California trucking company owner, Hassan Korkmaz, pleaded guilty to an 18-count federal indictment involving a $2.1 million bank fraud and identity theft scheme. • Interstate Drug Ring Bust: Details on "Oper...

In this episode, we kick things off with a disturbing development in maritime security as ⁠container ship attacks in the Strait of Hormuz reach the highest one-day total since the U.S.-Iran war began⁠. Six vessels were attacked on Sunday alone, including the GFS Pride, a 2,824-TEU feeder vessel that caught fire and sank with containers still aboard. The escalating violence is already constraining traffic through this critical chokepoint, with crossings down sharply week over week. Next, we explore a disturbing case of freight network exploitation as federal and state authorities expose ⁠how a sophisticated drug traffi...

Join host Craig Fuller and "The Armchair Attorney" Matthew Leffler for this edition of Freight Expectations, where they dive into the major regulatory, legal, and operational forces shaping the freight and logistics industry. In this episode, Craig and Matt examine: The Future of Intermodal: How rising diesel costs and global market uncertainty are driving shippers toward rail, and whether autonomous truck technology poses a real long-term threat to Class 1 railroad growth. The "Lawyer vs. Attorney" Debate: Matt clears the air on legal credentials, bar exam requirements, ethics, and the duty of candor following...

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 a key bellwether for the intermodal, dedicated, and logistics sectors, J.B. Hunt reported revenue of $3.68 billion—beating consensus estimates—and earnings per share of $1.82. Highlights from today’s episode include: Top News & Headlines: A breakdown of the financial disclosures surrounding the shutdown of the Pittsburgh-based R&R Family of Companies, along with details on a $9...

Welcome back to What The Truck! In today's jam-packed Friday episode, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent dive into currency fluctuations, cutting-edge AI technology, and the evolving landscape of fleet telematics with three expert guests: Juan Perez, Senior Director of Trading at Monex USA: Juan breaks down why recent central bank rate hikes aren't automatically strengthening currencies and explains how foreign exchange swings quietly eat away at freight and shipper margins. He shares why companies shouldn't attempt to predict central bank moves, what FX hedging actually accomplishes, and the essential steps CFOs must take to manage currency risks. ...

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 assets⁠, including an $8.5 million Florida waterfront residence at Marco Island. The filings offer the most detailed accounting yet of Francis' wealth following the January collapse of the Pittsburgh-based R&R Family of Companies, which left hundreds of employees without jobs and prompted numerous lawsuits from lenders and creditors. Meanwhile, we explore a massive courtroom victory for a medical supply distributor defr...