Every quarter, FreightWaves surveys its shipper, carrier and broker contacts with a handful of sector-specific questions. The idea is to gauge how things feel on the ground level. These overall ...

Cargo theft in the trucking industry is surging, with a 27% increase in 2024 resulting in over $455 million in losses and an estimated annual economic impact of $15–$35 billion. Thefts are ...

In the Old West, a man could rob a stagecoach, cross into the next territory, and start fresh with a new name. There were no fingerprints. No databases. No way to objectively prove identity beyond a ...

Tensions in the South China Sea are escalating, potentially leading to a war involving the U.S., due to China's increasing assertiveness and territorial claims. The South China Sea is crucial for ...

Contract and spot rates for dry van truckload shipments remain stagnant compared to the previous year, indicating a stalled recovery in the trucking market. Intermodal shipping is gaining market share ...

Fred Smith, FedEx founder, passed away at 80, leaving behind a legacy of building FedEx from a small startup into the world's largest air cargo airline. Smith's keen understanding of the aircraft ...

Illyrian Transport LLC was a victim of identity theft where an impostor used their identity to arrange a load, which was then hauled by a different carrier, due to significant verification failures by ...

See a mistake? Contact us. ORLANDO, Fla. — The brokerage industry, almost 10 months after the resolution of Miller v. C.H. Robinson raised the threat of greatly increased 3PL liability in lawsuits ...

Freight fraud, particularly double brokering, is a significant and evolving problem in the transportation industry, costing billions annually and facilitated by the lack of transparency in digital ...

Walmart's trucking operation is vital to its success, stemming from its early need to reach remote store locations and build a robust distribution system. This commitment to supply chain management ...

The International Pilots Association (IPA) is providing support to the families of three UPS pilots killed in a recent MD-11 crash and offering counseling to members experiencing emotional strain. The ...

The FAA's ordered flight reductions at 40 busiest domestic airports, stemming from government shutdown-related air traffic controller shortages, are expected to cause shipping delays primarily for ...