The FreightTech 100 list returns for its 8th annual class, showcasing the 100 most innovative and disruptive companies across freight and supply chain technology. Demonstrating rapid evolution across the sector, 51 companies are new to this year's list, with 36 making their debut appearance for the very first time. Meanwhile, 49 returning companies retained their rankings—including an elite "Dynasty Club" of 11 perpetual winners (such as J.B. Hunt, Echo Global Logistics, Loadsmart, Platform Science, Transfix, Trimble, Truckstop, Uber Freight, XPO, and Reliance Partners) that have appeared on the list every single year.

$6.27 diesel isn't just a number at the pump—it’s hitting grocery bills and soon, home heating bills.

For individuals struggling with lifelong weight management despite high activity levels, GLP-1 medications provide a medical breakthrough that extends beyond mere scale weight. Resting metabolic constraints and disordered eating patterns often prevent weight loss even through rigorous exercise. Ryan Schreiber, Chief Growth Officer at Metafora, shares his personal transformation by explaining how GLP-1 medications restored his physical capability.

The "truck driver shortage" was a lie. It’s a retention crisis driven by bad conditions and poor pay—opening the door to fraud, unlicensed drivers, and compromised road safety. Dalilah's Law aims to expose the truth and fix the broken system.

A container on a moving BNSF train caught fire during a burglary in Riverside, California early Thursday morning, requiring nearly two dozen firefighters and a coordinated response with railroad police. BNSF, which called these "not victimless crimes," is now leading the investigation into how the incident unfolded on a train traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago. vist.ly/5j3ty

A Memphis truck driver is accused of trading an entire $110,000 frozen chicken shipment to pay off a drug debt — a case that ended with 12 arrests, three recovered firearms and felony charges for more than a dozen people. The load, a Koch Foods shipment bound for New Jersey, never made it out of a Memphis parking lot. vist.ly/5j3tp

Resting metabolic tests show some body types burn 600–800 fewer calories per day at rest than others of the exact same size. GLP-1 treatments address these genetic metabolic barriers, giving drivers effective tools to manage appetite and maintain health while removing the stigma. Ryan Schreiber shares how GLP-1s have changed his health journey and weight-loss stigma on FreightWaves TODAY.

Despite Suez disruptions, Panama Canal rate pressures, and global supply chain bottlenecks, the Port of Charleston just blew the doors off with a record-breaking month. 🚢💥 How is a top-10 East Coast port shattering volume records in this environment? 👇

Q3 2026 is shaping up to bring real shifts in shipper rates — are you ready? Our latest white paper, the Q3 2026 Shipper Rate Report, presented in partnership with Trimble, digs into the SONAR data to break down: 📊 Key themes to watch this quarter 📋 Insights straight from our shipper survey ✅ Takeaways shippers need for the rest of 2026 #FreightWaves #Shipping #Logistics #SupplyChain #FreightMarket vist.ly/5j39a

Even if aliens invaded Earth and spiked prices, the Fed would STILL raise interest rates. 👽📈 Why? Because the Fed Chair has ONE job: stick to the mandate of price stability, fully insulated from politics.

A container on a moving BNSF train caught fire during a burglary in Riverside, California early Thursday morning. The train was en route from Los Angeles to Chicago when firefighters responded, ultimately gaining control of the blaze by 5:30 a.m. BNSF Police are now leading the investigation into what the railroad called anything but a victimless crime. vist.ly/5i2fx

U.S. lawmakers and the Pentagon are investigating how a shipment of F-35 fighter jet components — including a canopy tied to the aircraft's stealth technology — was diverted from its intended route to the United States and ended up in Hong Kong. The incident is raising serious questions about chain-of-custody controls in the F-35's global repair and sustainment network. vist.ly/5i2fu

Facing decision paralysis over USMCA reviews and trade disputes, cross-border shippers are shifting away from spot rates toward long-term dedicated agreements. Locking in contract rates guarantees capacity along crucial trade lanes and provides cost predictability despite policy fluctuations. Kyle Peacock, Principal at Peacock Tariff Consulting, breaks down the strategy on FreightWaves TODAY.

In today’s volatile market, static "set-and-forget" routing guides don't hold up. Shippers are replacing episodic annual bids with continuous, predictive procurement. By using AI to continuously monitor rate trends and predict capacity constraints, always-on sourcing allows shippers to adjust routing guides dynamically before service degrades. Mark McEntire, CEO of Emerge, breaks down how moving from episodic bid events to continuous predictive procurement protects shipper margins and secures capacity.