Freight Brokerage

In this edition: Breaking down second-quarter earnings, the impacts of Hurricane Debby and warehousing meets video games.

Truck brokerage giant C.H. Robinson Worldwide laid off around 80 members of its remaining 150 sales representatives in the U.S. on Thursday, according to sources familiar with the cuts.

The bleak first quarter of 2024 looks much like 2023 for freight brokerages.

Broker Landstar System has added two top sales positions following its CEO transition.

Flexport has launched the Convoy Platform, aiming to boost the logistics ecosystem for shippers, carriers and brokers.

In this edition: The FMCSA has a first; Mexico holds the top spot; and freight audit and payment hits center stage.

TRAUXIT is on a mission to modernize the trucking industry by introducing a technological offering that creates a win-win situation for carriers and shippers alike.

A fireside chat with Emerge CEO Andrew Leto discussed leadership, planning and resilience at FreightWaves’ F3: Future of Freight Festival.

Edge continues to win new business on the back of a regional carrier strategy.

Coyote, a $5.2 billion freight broker, just announced layoffs again. The trucking industry is in a recession.

Convoy and OTR Solutions have issued a joint statement saying that the situation has been resolved.

The freight market downturn has made profitability elusive.

In this edition: Identity theft for freight brokerages on the rise, Brake Safety Week is upon us, and the battle for terminals heats up.

In this edition: Sustainability discussions come to the table; China’s Golden Week’s prep; and two companies become one.

In this edition: breaking down the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the unforeseen side effect of rising demand in Mexico, and Yellow officially declares Chapter 11 bankruptcy. 

In this edition: The fallout from Yellow’s anticipated bankruptcy, UPS loses big to FedEx, and Hub Group throws down against the competition.

In this edition: What can Brown do for you, now that the strike has been averted?; the future of the LTL industry; and FedEx pilots stand their ground.

In this edition: What happens if Yellow and UPS stop delivering? And acquisition is Redwood’s game. 

In this edition: When the pipeline turns to people; reefer markets take off; and Yellow lives to see another day. 

In this edition: One state has over $20 in fireworks per resident; Yellow struggles with negotiations; and a double broker AMA hits Reddit. 

In this edition: The FMCSA has issued final guidance on the broker and agent divide and there are big doings in the West Coast labor talks.

In this edition: Comparing freight broker commission rates; Stopping corn at the border; and some C-suite shuffling. 

In this edition: West Coast labor union talks get ramped up a notch; Canada goes head-to-head with Mexico; and C.H. Robinson finds a new CEO. 

In this edition: Brake Safety Day results released; noncompetes return to the limelight; and Nikola has to get creative.

In this edition: International Roadcheck is around the corner — prepare now; quiet quitting won’t die; and Alaska is the new frontier.

Inside this edition: Gen Zers enter the workforce knowing their worth and not settling for less, Mexico continues to boom, and California comes up with another rule about trucks.

Inside this edition: Appeals court rules in favor of Landstar

Learn how to grow your freight brokerage while avoiding common pitfalls so you can scale your business successfully.

Inside this edition: It’s never too late to adopt sustainable choices; head on to the blue markets; and the battle rages on for TravelCenters of America.

Inside this edition: West Coast port labor talks continue; sustainability initiatives increasing stock prices; and another acquisition on the books.

Inside this edition: What a 32-hour workweek looks like for the supply chain; the weight of Easter candy; and Mexico collects another auto manufacturer.

Inside this edition: The battle over broker transparency might finally be over; carrier retention helps in the long term; and the claim for TravelCenters of America gets another player. 

Newtrul has built a marketplace focused on integrity, compliance and credibility.

Inside this edition: Sustainability measures become costly; fully automated warehouses could be the answer; and Walmart’s freshest collab.

Inside this edition: Mexico hits back-to-back trading partner win; omnichannel the next big move for 3PLs; and big developments in the land of C.H. Robinson.

Inside this edition: the Amazon Effect on the supply chain; AI’s role in forecasting; and some acquisitions and growth sweeping the nation.

Inside this edition: workplace trends for 2023; growing demand for industrial space at the border; and the hunt for a new CEO.

Big names like C.H. Robinson, Uber Freight and Convoy have all cut staff in recent months. Here’s what’s driving the freight brokerage layoffs.

Inside this edition: Showdown between freight forwarders and customs brokers; FMCSA’s new regulations; and shiny new purchases for Overhaul and DHL.

The 3PL’s first-quarter update is bearish on truckload rates.

Inside this edition: Double-brokering tips; the stats on Valentine’s Day; and 2023 might have its theme of the year.

Inside this edition: A merger or acquisition might be worth considering; big trends in the supply chain world this year; and a cannabis/3PL deal closes.

Inside this edition: Regulations for customs brokers get a facelift; Laredo is the MVP; and Credit Suisse provides some new year ratings.

Inside this edition: Warehousing automation will be key; the automotive sector is hot for 2023; and an upsetting trend hits too close to home.

Inside this edition: designer brands relying more on 3PLs; Mexico gains another manufacturer; and more acquisitions.

Inside this edition: Accessibility training for visually impaired freight brokers; California continues to be complicated; and GXO sets the bar high.

Inside this edition: FTC proposes to ban noncompetes; the nonshortage shortage of medicine; and Estes moves to hand down the family business. 

Inside this edition: Nearshoring to Mexico on the rise; Canada comes out on top again; Not your average Super 8-K makes headlines.

Inside this edition: Money can’t fix a people problem; FMCSA announces new oversight plan; and Forward Air adds to its family.

“Everyone was so welcoming at TAB, and you could tell they loved being there. This is a top-notch company, with a top-notch facility and an atmosphere that is second to none,” Baker said.

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and David Spencer, director of business intelligence at Arrive Logistics, cover the December market update.

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell David Spencer, director of business development at Arrive Logistics, cover the December market update.

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Scott Lord, senior vice president of parcel at Redwood Logistics, discuss all things parcel shipping.

Freight brokerages see more frequent bid events as opportunities to take market share.

Mary O’Connell and Andrew Smith, founder and CEO of Outrider, sit down to talk about all things warehousing and automation

Forwarding income from operations was nearly cut in half and truckload prices to customers fell by double digits year over year.

Mary O’Connell and Alex Schwarm, head of data at Arrive Logistics, sit down to talk about all things tech innovation and integration.

Contract rates still face downward pressure, especially for live/live loads.

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Redwood Logistics Chief Innovation Officer Eric Rempel, sit down to talk about all things tech innovation and integration.

The outlook for truckload demand is flat to down and more capacity continues to enter the market, according to Uber Freight senior economist Mazen Danaf.

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Arrive Logistics’ David Spencer dive into the September market update.

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and David Spencer from Arrive Logistics dive into the August market update.

Less than 6% of all truckload shipments in the U.S. are currently being rejected.

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Brian Glick from Chain.io, dive into all things ocean freight.

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Vector.ai’s James Coombes sit down to talk about all things concerning electronic data interchanges.

Inside this edition: CVSA Brake Safety Week; Canada is No. 1; and robots and hot dogs come together.

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and JP Wiggins from 3G dive into market corrections, the benefits of a good TMS and being a resource to customers.

Inside this edition: Preventing daily fires … the pessimistic outlook on carrier retention … The newest fixer-upper.

Inside this edition: What is everyone upgrading? … 2021 was the MVP year … More acquisitions in Q3

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Kyle Ingraham from AFC Logistics dive into technology upgrades, when to abandon a legacy system and whether you can have too much technology.

Inside this edition: Getting just the right amount of Tech upgrades; A rift among former customer and service provider; and a newbie joins Nuvocargo’s ranks.

Inside this edition: Know what the claims team needs to be successful; LTL quarterly results come in hot; and the tribe has spoken.

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and John Rattay of Redwood Logistics dive into why shippers aren’t getting what they want from their logistics service providers in terms of environmental, social and governance initiatives.

Robinson’s NAST revenue rises despite LTL volume declines and modest TL growth.

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell sits down with Scott Schara, chief commercial officer and president of 3PL services at BlueGrace Logistics, to talk about selling in a down market.

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and TraxGroup’s Chris Cassidy sit down to talk about sustainability and the future of freight audit and payment.

Frightwaves’ Mary O’Connell and Joe Antoshak take a deep dive into the company’s broker compensation white paper.

Freightwaves’ Mary O’Connell and Arrive’s David Spencer return with a June market update.

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell sits down with Bill Thayer and Rob Caucci, co-founders of Fillogic, to talk about issues with final mile and how to make it less of a headache.

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell talks with Anshu Prasad about creating reliable and effective transportation networks.

Freight broker Landstar System announces another change at CFO.

Shippers should reconsider the pecking order of asset-based trucking companies first, brokerages second.

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell sits down to talk with David Spencer about market conditions in April as well as what we can expect to see from May.

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell sits down to talk with Scott Watanabe about building an effective training program from the ground up.

This fireside chat focuses on managing the ups and downs of the trucking market with Convoy’s Dan Lewis.

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Convoy’s Jennifer Wong sit down to talk about decarbonizing the supply chain and the importance of progress over perfection.

Chicago-based Mark-It Express Logistics has acquired the operational assets of Joliet- Illinois-based Clean Car Connexion.

As part of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event, TriumphPay will demonstrate how to pay invoices quickly and efficiently.

Robinson’s global forwarding network, years in the making, is having its moment in the sun.

As part of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event, RPA Labs will show how AI, machine learning and natural language processing add value to software development.

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Armstrong Transport Group’s Jim Bivens sit down to cover recruitment and the impact of having total support from an organization.

As part of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event, Full Circle TMS will show how it can change omnichannel commerce fulfillment.

GTI Transport Solutions announced Thursday the acquisition of container transport provider Foxconn Logistics.

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and ArcBest’s Steven Leonard sit down to cover all things LTL and how to avoid unnecessary charges

As part of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event, Cargo Chief will be demonstrating its broker-centered software that saves time and allows for pre-booking freight.

In the market today, more and more companies in freight are turning to brokerage companies for help.

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Joe Antoshak sit down to talk about the top 500 for-hire carrier list and the 2022 driver pay guide just completed.

As part of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event, Echo will be demonstrating its EchoShip self-service web portal.

Network Transport completes its move into a new, larger company headquarters as part of its expansion strategy, which adds 100 jobs over the next 12 months.

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Ryan Rogers from TextLocate sit down to talk about the world of visibility and the struggles that come with knowing where your freight is at all times.