(opens original source in a new tab)FreightWavesJ.B. Hunt on Freight Recession & Rate Hikes: What’s Next?SummaryView Transcript The trucking market is undergoing significant changes, with spot capacity rates seeing a dramatic year-over-year increase. J.B. Hunt’s SVP of Operations, Josh Phelan, explains how supply-side pressures, cost inflation, and a tight driver market are driving these shifts. Learn why the industry needs higher rates to reinvest and what this means for the […] The post J.B. Hunt on Freight Recession & Rate Hikes: What’s Next? appeared first on FreightWaves
(opens original source in a new tab)FreightWavesFreight Rates: Are they rising because of DEMAND or CAPACITY?SummaryView Transcript The latest Q2 earnings reports from major trucking and rail carriers paint a clear picture: the freight market is tight, and rates are rising. But is it really about surging demand? Discover the underlying reasons behind increasing contract and spot rates, elevated tender rejections, and how regulatory pressures are shaping market capacity. We […] The post Freight Rates: Are they rising because of DEMAND or CAPACITY? appeared first on FreightWaves. (opens original source in a new tab)FreightWaves Staff·30 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)FreightWavesKnight-Swift Q2: Why This Carrier’s Profit Beat Signals Market ShiftSummaryView Transcript Knight-Swift’s Q2 earnings blew past expectations, driven by an impressive surge in truckload rates. Our Finance Editor, Todd Maiden, breaks down how this signals a major inflection point in the freight market. With aggressive rate reviews and strategic adjustments, Knight-Swift is poised for significant profit growth that hasn’t even hit the books yet. […] The post Knight-Swift Q2: Why This Carrier’s Profit Beat Signals Market Shift appeared first (opens original source in a new tab)FreightWaves Staff·30 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)FreightWavesRail Merger Promises: “Where’s the Beef?” | FreightWaves TodaySummaryView Transcript Paul Tonsager, CEO & Founder of Integrated Multi-Modal Solutions, questions the ambitious claims of the recent rail merger applications, asking “Where’s the beef?” in terms of specifics for truckload diversions. He discusses the long-term growth stagnation in freight, the immediate opportunities for railroads, and the complex dynamics of intermodal relationships. Discover why industry […] The post Rail Merger Promises: “Where’s the B (opens original source in a new tab)FreightWaves Staff·30 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveCaraway Home’s 3PL collaboration drives parcel savings, returns benefitsA live rate-shopping tool and custom reverse logistics workflow from ITS Logistics is aiding the home goods brand's omnichannel strategy. (opens original source in a new tab)Alejandra Carranza·29 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveFashion brands plan to consolidate sourcing over next 2 yearsCompanies are maintaining the geographic diversity they already have while prioritizing flexibility and compliance rigor, per a 2026 fashion benchmarking study. (opens original source in a new tab)Kelly Stroh·29 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveHow Walmart uses AI to limit weather disruptions in its supply chainThe retailer uses technology to determine how to reroute or position inventory before severe weather events occur, an executive told Supply Chain Dive. (opens original source in a new tab)Max Garland·29 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveUS to lift Mexico cattle ban to combat high beef pricesThe USDA will remove restrictions placed to contain the spread of a deadly livestock parasite as the White House looks to tamp down grocery inflation. (opens original source in a new tab)Sarah Zimmerman·29 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveCup Noodles maker taps AI to sharpen planning, reduce costsNissin Foods expects to record increased fill rates and improved forecasting accuracy by using an AI-powered demand and supply planning tool. (opens original source in a new tab)Phil Neuffer·29 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)FreightWavesWerner CEO Leathers: just the 3rd inning in driver attritionOn a conference call with analysts, Werner’s CEO says the driver shakeout has more to go. The post Werner CEO Leathers: just the 3rd inning in driver attrition appeared first on FreightWaves. (opens original source in a new tab)John Kingston·29 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)FreightWavesLandstar expects to emerge a winner in post-Montgomery worldLandstar System said the truck brokerage market has begun to reshape in the wake of the Supreme Court’s broker liability ruling. The post Landstar expects to emerge a winner in post-Montgomery world appeared first on FreightWaves. (opens original source in a new tab)Todd Maiden·29 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)FreightWavesNew Senate bill targets ‘chameleon carriers’ that reopen to escape penalties and enforcementSenators Todd Young and Andy Kim introduced legislation targeting operators that return under new names, ownership structures, or USDOT numbers. The post New Senate bill targets ‘chameleon carriers’ that reopen to escape penalties and enforcement appeared first on FreightWaves. (opens original source in a new tab)Phil Brink·28 July 2026
