How does IKEA keep delivery running at global scale when nothing holds still? Join us Thursday, Oct. 29 at 2 PM ET for The IKEA Lens webinar. Register 👇 vist.ly/5qbf2 #Logistics #LastMile #SupplyChain

For 100+ years, freight audit meant checking carrier math after the fact. Now the system that ships your freight can audit it too, fixing errors upstream. Get Shipium's white paper on the four eras of freight audit & pay. #FreightAudit #SupplyChain vist.ly/5qbfy

Fleet maintenance costs are rising, and reactive strategies are getting expensive. FreightWaves partnered with @Motive_inc to explore how AI, automation, and integrated platforms are cutting downtime and lowering total cost of ownership in 2026. #FleetMaintenance #Trucking #AI #Freight vist.ly/5qbft

WEX is expanding its AI and digital payments strategy for trucking fleets through a new partnership with Euclid AI, aimed at automating back-office work and reducing costs for over-the-road carriers. Euclid said its technology has cut per-transaction costs by 80% to 90% in existing deployments, while WEX said the collaboration could extend its services beyond payments and fleet management. vist.ly/5qanw

Landstar said strong dry van and flatbed demand supported its third-quarter results, but insurance claims adjustments overshadowed them. The truckload broker posted EPS of $1.42, missing estimates by 24 cents after $13 million in adverse reserve adjustments and $8 million tied to two prior-year claims. Revenue rose 25% year over year to $1.51 billion. vist.ly/5qajm

Port Houston said container volumes rose 11% year over year in September to 376,419 TEUs, driven by stronger imports and improving exports at Bayport and Barbours Cut. Loaded imports climbed 16% and loaded exports rose 2%, while year-to-date container volumes are up 2% to 3.35 million TEUs. Officials said the trend could support more freight movement through Houston’s terminals. vist.ly/5qais

Werner Enterprises said cost headwinds from diesel, driver procurement and claims will likely limit progress over the next two quarters, even as it reiterated a path to double-digit truckload margins. The company reported third-quarter adjusted EPS of 16 cents, in line with its earlier warning, and said fourth-quarter results should show only modest sequential improvement, likely well below the current consensus estimate. vist.ly/5qadf

Did cargo theft really drop 26% year-over-year, or are companies just opting out of reporting? At F3: Future of Freight Festival, Aqil Naeem dives into the surge of high-value freight fraud, revealing why strategic deception is costing shippers more than ever.

"If a trailer isn’t there, our team hops on the phone and finds a replacement within 50 miles almost 100% of the time." On The Long Haul at F3: Future of Freight Festival, Matt Harb explains how REPOWER protects carriers with mandatory inspection forms at pickup and drop-off, holds low-quality equipment suppliers accountable, and eliminates wasted miles.

Why are hollow recruiting slogans like "we treat you like family" failing to retain truck drivers? Live from the F3: Future of Freight Festival, Valerie Simms and Andrew Pendragon of Mercer dive into why drivers want fair earning opportunities and professional respect—not corporate family promises.

Are you tired of downloading a new app and memorizing a new password for every single part of your trucking business? On Brake Check live from F3: Future of Freight Festival, the team discusses why the only technology worth adopting is the kind that helps you get paid faster and saves you money at the pump.

"It's very easy to say 'I'll change a letter' or 'I'll call and say I'm this company moving 20 crates of strawberries'... but it's very difficult to fake a 20-, 30-, or 40-year history." At F3: Future of Freight Festival, Brad Guinane of Blue Book Services reveals why deep financial, payment, and operational history is critical to stop double brokering and carrier identity theft.

Does owning a dry van trailer really cost more than just the monthly finance payment? Live from the Future of Freight Festival on The Long Haul, Matt Harb explains why insurance, maintenance, parking, and empty repositioning can push annual ownership costs past $40,000—and how 30-day flexible rentals eliminate costly sunk costs for small fleets.

Mexican trucking organizations reached an agreement with federal officials to begin negotiations after a nationwide strike disrupted highways across 19 states. The talks, involving Segob and groups including CANACAR, will cover highway security, infrastructure, tax incentives and regulations. Truckers had protested cargo theft, violence, extortion and rising costs, highlighting risks to freight flows tied to U.S.-Mexico trade. vist.ly/5q9u7

Do you know exactly what your truck costs to run per mile, or are you just guessing when you book a load? On Brake Check live from F3: Future of Freight Festival, Charles Gracey and Jennifer Lance discuss why knowing your operating costs is the only way to ensure a healthy 5% to 10% profit margin.

Will AI completely replace human broker and carrier sales reps in logistics? Live from F3: Future of Freight Festival, Carmelo Messina of 123Loadboard explains why humans will never be kicked out of freight—and how AI tools empower individual agents to handle check calls and capacity faster while keeping humans in the loop.

What's the single biggest business structure mistake small carriers make when expanding their fleet? Live from the Future of Freight Festival, Adam Wingfield and Matt Herb break down why tying up long-term capital in reefer leases based on promised shipper lanes can backfire—and why piloting with short-term rentals first protects your bottom line.

On Brake Check live from F3: Future of Freight Festival, Charles Gracey and Jennifer Lance critique the unpredictability of the recent 36-month freight recession, which defied the industry's historical one-year cycle of decline and bounce-back. They explain how carriers managed to survive this prolonged downturn by cutting corners on essential preventative maintenance.

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"Your trailer decision is a business decision, not just an equipment decision." On The Long Haul at F3: Future of Freight Festival, Matt Harb explains why carriers building durable operations treat trailer flexibility as a competitive edge rather than paying the hidden price of turning down loads.