As the famous adage goes, never doubt the American consumer. Throughout the pandemic, the American consumer has shown a willingness to spend but was also able to pay off tremendous … Read More
Research Corner: Brokers are concerned about retaining top customers
For freight brokers who are moving contract freight, it’s been a pretty good year so far. The good times won’t last forever, so cheers to you and enjoy the ride … Read More
[White Paper] Freight brokers say retaining customers is a major concern
For freight brokers who are moving contract freight, it’s been a pretty good year so far. The good times won’t last forever, so cheers to you and enjoy the ride … Read More
On the Spot: Where does the market go from here?
The freight market has been easing since March, but recent developments show that the contract market is finally starting to roll over. Contract rates currently sit at levels not experienced … Read More
Research Corner: What do carriers think of AB5?
A FreightWaves survey of carriers suggests most believe California’s AB5 independent contractor law will affect their business.
[White Paper] What do carriers think of AB5? They’re less decided than you might think
California’s AB5 has made for the kind of articles media outlets dream about. As it’s been litigated over the past couple of years, we’ve seen unions jostle with lobbyists, … Read More
Research Corner: Optimism in the warehousing and LTL markets
The warehousing real estate market, led by Prologis, continues to show strength as retailers combat elevated inventory levels, as signaled by pre-announcements by companies like Target, Best Buy and Walmart. … Read More
[White Paper] Q2 earnings season — Strong results, moderating outlook
The freight market underwent a significant change during the second quarter. The spot market softened significantly, fuel prices soared, inventory levels were among the highest they have ever been and … Read More
On the Spot: Pareto’s law in the Top 50 freight markets
We’re reaching back into the old treasure chest of research reports this morning to dig out a classic from October 2020. The core of the report was based on how volumes … Read More
Research Corner: Brokerage margins expanded in Q2, why?
The second quarter was relatively strong for freight brokerages, both pure plays like C.H. Robinson and those within larger transportation companies like J.B. Hunt’s Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS). As the … Read More
[White Paper] How does the freight market really look right now for owner-operators?
If you’re an owner-operator, chances are 2021 felt pretty good to you. Stimulus money padded consumer pockets, and many companies turned a bit frothy. It was one of the … Read More
[White Paper] 2022 Spot vs. Contract Survey
The 2022 version of the Spot vs. Contract survey is the sequel to the original 2019 edition. The 2019 edition of the survey responded to freight market participants claiming that … Read More
[White Paper] Fear and Loathing in Las Trailer Pools: FreightWaves Research into Drop Trailer Detention Rates
FreightWaves recently completed a survey of truckload carriers that utilize trailer pools. The goal was to determine the frequency, free time and costs associated with trailer detention. For large fleets, … Read More
[White Paper] 2022 Freight Broker Compensation Survey
Given that much of a freight brokerage’s work is handled through online platforms and/or over the phone, successful brokerages can set up base even in regions without a significant importing … Read More
SONAR now has spot to contract rate spread
SONAR now contains a spot to contract rate spread index (RATES) to help users understand the short- and long-term relationships between transactional and long-term truckload pricing trends.
[WHITE PAPER] SONAR highlight reel: What’s going on in Shanghai
View the Full White Paper This “SONAR highlight reel” hits data highlights/trends in truckload, intermodal and maritime in 2-3 pages for each mode. The truckload market (pages 2-6) continues to … Read More
SONAR Container Atlas is a new maritime container shipping monitor
FreightWaves SONAR is adding to its upstream view of the supply chain with the expansion of its maritime visibility solution. SONAR Container Atlas, or SCA, provides a complete picture of … Read More
FreightWaves’ National Trucking Index is the fastest, most accurate way to measure U.S. trucking activity
FreightWaves released the National Trucking Index (NTI) today, providing a benchmark that is dedicated to measuring the direction of the domestic truckload market. The NTI is a seven-day moving average … Read More
How quickly the market turns
Earnings season is upon us and executives of publicly traded transportation companies are providing their results from the first quarter. They are also providing updates on current market conditions and … Read More
[WHITE PAPER] Falling freight demand shapes 2022 outlook
View the Full White Paper If you haven’t read the article that FreightWaves’ CEO Craig Fuller wrote last week titled, “Just 3 years after 2019 trucking bloodbath, another is on … Read More