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FreightWaves Today

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FreightWaves NOW is your daily source for the most impactful news in logistics. We break down the complex world of freight—covering trucking, rail, air, and ocean markets—to bring you actionable insights. Whether you are a carrier, shipper, or broker, we provide the data-driven context you need to navigate a volatile market.

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What is FreightWaves Today about?

FreightWaves NOW is your daily source for the most impactful news in logistics. We break down the complex world of freight, covering trucking, rail, air, and ocean markets, to bring you actionable insights. Whether you are a carrier, shipper, or broker, we provide the data-driven context you need to navigate a volatile market.

Who hosts FreightWaves Today?

FreightWaves Today is hosted by FreightWaves. The show has published more than 1,000 episodes to date.

What has FreightWaves Today covered recently?

Recent episodes include "RXO Posts Strong Q3, Amazon Shipping Costs Jump 11%, & Covenant Revenue Surges 68% | The Morning Minute" (30 October 2026, 4 minutes), "FreightWaves Today | October 29" (29 October 2026, 76 minutes), and "XPO's Q3 Beat, C.H. Robinson's Strong Growth, & LA-Long Beach Strike Threat | The Morning Minute" (29 October 2026, 3 minutes).

How often does FreightWaves Today publish?

FreightWaves Today publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across more than 1,000 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on FreightWaves Today?

Booking probability for FreightWaves Today is 48%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. FreightWaves Today requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. FreightWaves Today's contact route on record: verified email.

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The strongest fits for FreightWaves Today are Freight Forwarding. FreightWaves Today has a news audience.

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FreightWaves hosts FreightWaves Today, a news podcast with more than 1,000 episodes published.

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  • FreightWaves Today

    RXO Posts Strong Q3, Amazon Shipping Costs Jump 11%, & Covenant Revenue Surges 68% | The Morning Minute

    Oct 30, 20264 min

    In this episode, we kick things off by examining the freight brokerage sector's remarkable turnaround as RXO delivers adjusted EBITDA of $51 million in Q3, crushing its own forecast and marking the second consecutive...

  • FreightWaves Today

    FreightWaves Today | October 29

    Oct 29, 20261h 16m

    On today’s episode of FreightWaves Today, Malcolm Harris and Zach Strickland break down the latest freight market developments, third-quarter earnings and the supply chain challenges shaping the road to peak season. The...

  • FreightWaves Today

    XPO's Q3 Beat, C.H. Robinson's Strong Growth, & LA-Long Beach Strike Threat | The Morning Minute

    Oct 29, 20263 min

    In this episode, we kick things off by examining the impressive third-quarter performance from one of the industry's leading less-than-truckload carriers. XPO delivered a massive earnings beat driven by aggressive...

  • FreightWaves Today

    FreightWaves Today | October 23

    Oct 23, 20261h 59m

    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...

  • FreightWaves Today

    Ryder's Strong Q3 Earnings, UP Intermodal Surge, & NS Volume Gains | The Morning Minute

    Oct 23, 20264 min

    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...

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    FreightWaves Today | October 22

    Oct 22, 20261h 16m

    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...

  • FreightWaves Today

    Knight-Swift Q3 Beats Estimates, Triumph Financial Metrics Soar, & Tesla Semi Volume Output | The Morning Minute

    Oct 22, 20263 min

    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...

  • FreightWaves Today

    $1M Trading Cards Vanish, Heartland Express Q3 Turnaround, & Safety Blitzes Hit Violators | The Morning Minute

    Oct 21, 20263 min

    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...

  • FreightWaves Today

    FreightWaves Today | October 20

    Oct 20, 20261h 6m

    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...

  • FreightWaves Today

    Werner Q3 Profit Warning, $30M Meth Bust at Laredo, & Fuel Prices Top Trucking Concerns | The Morning Minute

    Oct 20, 20263 min

    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...

  • FreightWaves Today

    FreightWaves Today | October 19

    Oct 19, 20261h 4m

    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...

  • FreightWaves Today

    Hormuz Container Attacks Escalate, Cocaine Smuggling Ring Busted, & CA Trucker Pleads Guilty | The Morning Minute

    Oct 19, 20263 min

    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...

  • FreightWaves Today

    FreightWaves Today | October 16

    Oct 16, 20261 hour

    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...

  • FreightWaves Today

    R&R CEO's $12.7M Assets, $9.4M Broker Fraud Verdict, & J.B. Hunt Q3 Earnings | The Morning Minute

    Oct 16, 20264 min

    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...

  • FreightWaves Today

    FreightWaves Today | October 15

    Oct 15, 202654 min

    In the latest episode of FreightWaves Today, hosts Malcolm Harris and Zach Strickland deliver a comprehensive look at the market trends, legal developments, and technological innovations shaping the freight...

  • FreightWaves Today

    Volvo's Vocational Push, Broker Lawsuit Alleges Theft Scheme, & English Rule Draws Criticism | The Morning Minute

    Oct 15, 20264 min

    In this episode, we kick things off by examining Volvo Trucks' aggressive expansion strategy as the Swedish manufacturer aims to capture fifteen percent of the North American heavy-truck market. That ambitious goal...

  • FreightWaves Today

    FreightWaves Today | October 14

    Oct 14, 20261h 10m

    On today’s episode of FreightWaves Today, hosts Craig Fuller and Malcolm Harris kick off earnings season with an in-depth look at what lies ahead for public freight companies, comparing current Wall Street expectations...

  • FreightWaves Today

    Pilot-Tesla Megacharger Opens, Bot Auto Cuts Autonomy Costs, & CCT Acquires Livingston VTS | The Morning Minute

    Oct 14, 20264 min

    In this episode, we kick things off with a major infrastructure milestone for heavy-duty electric trucking as Pilot Travel Centers and Tesla officially open their first Megacharger site in Georgia. The facility features...

  • FreightWaves Today

    FreightWaves Today | October 7

    Oct 7, 20261h 1m

    In this episode of FreightWaves Today, hosts Julie Van de Kamp and Malcolm Harris break down the latest supply chain headlines, including a major LA rail cargo bust, 247Services' cross-border expansion, and Uber's $2.3B...

  • FreightWaves Today

    LAPD Uncovers $1M Stolen Rail Cargo, TA Services Expands Cross-Border, & Uber Acquires ezCater | The Morning Minute

    Oct 7, 20263 min

    In this episode, we kick things off in Southern California, where law enforcement just uncovered a massive cache of stolen rail freight hiding in plain sight. Los Angeles Police Department detectives searched a Whittier...

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