FreightWaves

A Kentucky congressman who represents the district where United Parcel Service’s Worldport air hub is located has asked the Federal Aviation Administration to permanently ground the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 fleet following the deadly crash of UPS Flight 2976 in Louisville last November. vist.ly/42kas

Stop assuming higher diesel prices = higher spot rates. The data proves it: When Russia invaded Ukraine, diesel spiked while spot rates collapsed. Why? Because the market doesn't care about a carrier's "plight"—it only cares about capacity. See the full State of Freight webinar: vist.ly/42k7j

The biggest mistake new owners make? Overextending on equipment right at the start. There is a "sweet spot" for equipment—find it without over-leveraging yourself for the sake of appearances. Full episode: vist.ly/42k77

🚨 Today's FreightWaves Morning Minute is live! Here is what you need to know: ✅ Trucking: Schneider beats Q1 estimates ($0.12 EPS) as structural supply rationalization takes hold. ✅ Tech: Aurora & Hirschbach ink a massive deal to put 500 autonomous trucks on the road by 2027. ✅ Maritime/Fuel: Trans-Pacific ocean rates spike as the Strait of Hormuz blockade pushes Brent crude over $121/bbl and diesel over $5/gal. Watch the full breakdown here 🎥👇

How an Executive Order reshaped highway safety: On April 28, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order that launched the most aggressive commercial driver safety enforcement campaign in American history. Twelve months in, the results are in. vist.ly/42k3n

The North American freight market has officially turned the corner. After more than three years of subdued rates following the COVID-era boom, carriers have exited the market in droves, regulatory headwinds have further crimped capacity, and freight volumes are once again climbing. The result, according to Traffix’s newly released Q2 2026 Market Update, is a rapidly tightening environment where spot and contract rates are surging and shippers are being forced to rethink budgets that were built for last year’s softer conditions. vist.ly/42jve

The FBI is now warning about a surge in cargo theft tied to cybercriminals. The concern is valid. The timing is behind. For much of the freight industry, this is not new information. It is confirmation of a shift that has already taken hold. vist.ly/42jmc

Full Webinar: youtu.be/AdkEkohE-t4

Should shippers hold the line on rates… or act now to secure capacity? On the State of Freight Webinar, hear Craig Fuller real advice he shared when a $100M shipper asked him that question. 👇

MOTUS is the USDOT’s next-generation registration platform, designed to streamline processes, improve verification, and connect multiple agencies in one place. Learn more about it on the latest Brake Check with Charles Gracey.

Full Webinar: youtu.be/AdkEkohE-t4

Is the freight market actually softening… or just pausing? On the State of Freight Webinar, Zach Strickland and Craig Fuller break down why April may feel slower, but the SONAR data tells a VERY different story.

Full Webinar: youtu.be/AdkEkohE-t4

On this month's State of Freight Webinar, Craig Fuller explains why he’s no longer “on an island” with his bullish outlook on the freight market, and how earnings calls and economic data are backing it up. Check out the Full breakdown from Craig & Zach Strickland.

The April installment of the State of Freight webinar, hosted by FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller and Head of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland, pointed to a freight market that remains structurally tight—even as seasonal softness and macro uncertainty cloud near-term visibility. vist.ly/42hv3

Multimodal transportation provider Schneider National beat first-quarter expectations Thursday after the market closed. The company also reiterated its full-year earnings outlook. vist.ly/42huu

DHL Group revenues dipped during the first quarter, but operating profit improved 8.3% behind strong performance from the Express and Supply Chain divisions despite disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East and negative currency impacts. vist.ly/42hui

Carriers reviewing brokers?.. Charles Gracey has the details on the latest Brake Check from the Broker Carrier Summit.