3PL and Brokerage

It may have been an earnings call, but there was a nuclear verdict at the center of C.H. Robinson’s earnings call.

Field Ventures led the seed round. Freight Hero charges brokers a flat fee per load and says AI agents handle more than 90% of customer load touches, with human operators on the rest.

C.H. Robinson said it hit its margin targets in the second quarter.

Landstar System said the truck brokerage market has begun to reshape in the wake of the Supreme Court’s broker liability ruling.

Wall Street sold off freight brokerage stocks following a nuclear verdict in Texas.

Uber Freight’s CTO says 95% of AI proofs of concept fail in production, not testing. Here’s how his team cut document processing work by more than half.

San Francisco-based Envoy AI is expanding its logistics platform with Ellie Workforce, designed to automate freight execution at enterprise scale.

(The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates.) When I interviewed Michael Leizerman, the plaintiff attorney who won at the United States Supreme Court in the broker negligent selection case now reshaping freight litigation, I expected pushback from the audience. More […]

The SCOTUS decision stripped brokers of the federal preemption defense used for years to escape negligent carrier selection claims. Almost nobody is talking about the commercial leasing and rental companies that made the decision to hand a 33-ton vehicle to the carrier in the first place. Their legal shield was different and the Supreme Court published the map to it.

Argosy Private Equity announced that it acquired a controlling interest in third-party logistics provider K&L Freight Management.

InMotion Global has integrated SearchCarriers into AscendTMS’ free CVQ platform, giving brokers and shippers another tool to combat freight fraud.

A former Austin Freight Systems controller pleaded guilty to federal charges after prosecutors accused him of embezzling more than $3.2 million from the freight brokerage. The FBI investigated the case, and company officials say they have strengthened financial processes while continuing normal operations.

The bipartisan CORCA bill passed the House with overwhelming support, but a growing debate over cargo theft data has followed it to the Senate. Critics question whether documented losses justify a larger federal response, while supporters argue the current reporting system misses much of the problem.

RFP cycles have shrunk from 18 months to just 30 days. Triumph’s new tool replaces spreadsheets with data-backed freight RFP management

The TQL-Pink Cheetah broker transparency case will hear oral arguments in September.

Patrick Moebel, who spent years running FedEx Logistics and Geodis’s North American business, was named CEO of Ceva Logistics on Wednesday.

Ruan announced it has rolled out an end-to-end customs brokerage service.

Trimble is rolling out another new product powered by its purchase of Transporeon.

Class 8 analyzed more than 3.2 million truck unload events across 68,340 commercial vehicles using a three-stage detection pipeline that combines vehicle weight telemetry, satellite imagery and behavioral analysis. The study classified nearly 42,600 unload events as High or Critical risk and, according to CEO Chris Atkinson, has been validated against a statistically significant number of confirmed cargo theft investigations

Two stolen trailers carrying more than $1.3 million in cargo were recovered at a suburban Chicago truck yard, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. The trailers, reported stolen in Alabama and Florida, contained approximately $300,000 in copper wire and $1 million in infrastructure equipment for data centers. Investigators are working to identify the driver who delivered the trailers and anyone else who may have been involved in the thefts.

A shipment of approximately 10,800 bottles of Noble Oak Bourbon valued at $500,000 was allegedly stolen after suspects posed as authorized representatives to pick up the freight. The incident highlights a growing cargo theft tactic in which criminals use legitimate shipment information and impersonation to obtain freight without using force.

Transfix has integrated Highway’s carrier vetting technology into its transportation management system, allowing freight brokers and third-party logistics providers to verify carrier identity, insurance and operating authority without leaving the platform. The integration reflects a broader industry shift toward embedding fraud prevention directly into transportation management software.

Chain’s newest AI tool negotiates rates, vets carriers and books routine freight while allowing sales reps to stay in control of high-value, relationship-driven loads.

A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to nearly eight years in prison after federal investigators dismantled a cargo theft ring responsible for more than $1.5 million in stolen freight. Court filings reveal how the crew targeted sleeping drivers, coordinated thefts through group chats and moved stolen cargo across the region, offering the transportation industry a rare look inside how organized cargo theft operations work.

Private equity firm Quad-C has invested in Armstrong Transport Group as the freight brokerage plans for rapid growth.

ITS Logistics executives warn shippers who budgeted flat for 2026 face a capacity reckoning as driver exits, fuel costs and lean inventories collide.

The AI boom is changing more than technology. It is reshaping supply chains, increasing demand for critical components and creating a new class of high-value cargo targets. The question is not whether criminals are paying attention. It is how quickly the transportation industry can adapt.

C.H. Robinson is making its first acquisition in the Dave Bozeman era.

RBW Logistics has acquired World Group’s warehousing business for an undisclosed amount.

The CAVRA Standard, created by Carrier Assure CEO Cassandra Gaines, aims to bring clarity to carrier vetting.

C.H. Robinson is the defendant in what is likely to be a closely-watched post-Montgomery broker liability case.

The platform gives certified carriers direct access to C.H. Robinson committed freight opportunities with human oversight on every bid.

Seattle-based logistics company Expeditors International is cutting more than 200 IT jobs.

After criminals allegedly hijacked a Walmart-bound shipment, Global Protection discovered that legitimate carriers, drivers and paperwork are not always enough. The company explains how the incident changed its approach to verification and why slowing down became part of its security strategy.

Freight-sector bankruptcies and layoffs continued piling up in June as carriers and logistics providers cut costs.

The July 4 holiday doesn’t create supply chain vulnerabilities. It exposes them. As freight sits unattended and operations slow down, security experts warn that organized theft groups are watching closely.

RXO’s debt rating held at its current level at S&P, despite growing freight market strength.

The fastest way for Amazon to add a premium expedited tier to its new national LTL network is to buy the one carrier already built for it — and already on the auction block Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) opened its less-than-truckload network to all businesses this week, and the market reaction was muted. Shares of the […]

The Transportation Intermediaries Association is asking FMCSA to take steps more clearly defining safe carriers.

Freight broker Fura announced that it has added another 3PL on its journey to roll up the space through automation.

C.H. Robinson launched its Planner last year in Managed Solutions; Engineer will be its next step.

Prosecutors say a group accused of impersonating legitimate trucking carriers diverted millions of dollars in freight before the cargo was allegedly moved, stored and resold. The indictment details six separate theft incidents spanning multiple states.

As freight fraud, cargo theft and cyber-enabled crime continue to evolve, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association has launched a new Threat Report Portal designed to help transportation companies anonymously share incidents and identify emerging risks. NMFTA says the platform will provide a centralized location for reporting fraud, cyber threats and suspicious activity while helping the industry build a clearer picture of evolving criminal tactics.

Odyssey Logistics’ debt rating was cut by S&P with some grim forecasts for next year.

Open Road Ventures announced it has acquired intermodal freight broker Double-Stack Logistics.

Global Crossing Airlines filed a breach-of-contract suit against freight broker and investor Ascent Global Logistics, alleging the former partner harmed its cargo business by awarding charter flights to its competing in-house cargo airline.

WWEX and Auctane form ShipStation Global to give small and midsize shippers enterprise-grade technology and transportation services through a single platform.

From cartel-linked theft investigations to testimony before Congress, Lemm’s message was clear: cargo theft is no longer just a transportation problem.

Hub Group announced that its chief financial officer and chief operating officer have departed as it works to restate financial results following an accounting error.

Carriers, logistics providers and ports are investing millions into new freight infrastructure projects as they prepare for long-term supply chain growth.

Cargo theft and freight fraud are forcing brokerages to rethink how freight moves through trusted systems. As organized theft groups evolve, repeatable verification processes and operational discipline are becoming more important than speed alone.

Commercial auto has lost $4.9 billion in a single year. Fourteen consecutive years of underwriting losses. Crash rates are actually falling. So why is the industry bleeding? It stopped doing the one thing insurance was designed to do.

Echo Global will once again face a South Carolina court following a judge’s order tied to Montgomery.

Fallout from the Montgomery case was a subject in this month’s State of Freight webinar.

Industry participants say asset-based carriers are likely the winners following the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on freight broker liability.

Freight broker RXO is seeing better-than-expected spot market trends in the second quarter.

Banks learned years ago that fraud prevention requires more than instinct or technology alone. They built compliance roles, documented procedures, and repeatable verification processes designed to reduce risk and stand up in court. FreightWaves believes the transportation industry is now entering that same shift.

The Montgomery decision has brought a rapid spotlight on what brokers are going to pay for insurance.

A mix of trucking enforcement activity, insurance concerns and seasonal freight demand could keep pressure on freight capacity through 2026, EASE Logistics says.

Safe isn’t always exposure-free or risk-free. Compliant isn’t always safe. What “safety” means doesn’t matter. A carrier can be all three of those things on paper and still bury everyone who touched the load in exposure. This is a working primer on how risk professionals actually vet, qualify and screen a carrier.

Companies tied to transportation, warehousing, manufacturing and food logistics announced more than 5,000 layoffs stretching from California to Pennsylvania.

What will be considered a reasonable amount of diligence when onboarding carriers?

The Supreme Court just told 28,000 freight brokers that they owe a duty of ordinary care in carrier selection. The question every broker, shipper, and 3PL should be asking is not whether they need a carrier vetting process. That question was answered on May 14. The question is: what technology are they using to build one that a jury will believe?

The speculation has started on what the Montgomery case will mean for the brokerage industry.

The Supreme Court just opened the courthouse doors to negligent-hiring claims against brokers. The only federally required financial backstop is a surety bond designed to make sure carriers get paid. It was never meant to cover a wrongful death.

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously today that state negligent-hiring claims against freight brokers are not preempted by the FAAAA. Twenty-eight thousand brokers just woke up in a different legal universe.

Third-party logistics provider Radiant Logistics beat quarterly expectations on Monday.

Investors liked what they saw and heard in RXO’s first quarter earnings.

RXO had the type of rough quarter that might be expected given rising spot freight rates against lower contract numbers, but it foresees a significantly better second quarter. In its earnings released Thursday morning prior to an 8 a.m. EDT conference call, the company said it expected a second-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $27 million to […]

GXO Logistics CEO Patrick Kelleher said Amazon’s new supply chain services validate — rather than threaten — the long-term growth opportunity in outsourced logistics.

Air and ocean freight moved in different directions at Expeditors in the first quarter.

MODE Global has expanded into Mexico with a new office in Puebla aimed at streamlining North American logistics.

Amazon announced it has stitched together logistics services into a unified supply chain product for manufacturers and retailers to move and distribute heavy freight and parcels, which poses a potential threat to other freight management and transport companies.

Broker warns shippers not to expect a return to 2025 conditions.

The Montgomery broker liability case before the Supreme Court was heavily discussed on C.H. Robinson’s earnings call.

A first look at the earnings of C.H. Robinson.

Broker Landstar System said Tuesday that the truckload market is in the early stages of an upcycle, noting revenue per load is trending well ahead of normal seasonal patterns.

A report by CBS on trucking and brokerages spurred a lengthy response from C.H. Robinson.

The broker liability case looms large over the annual confab of freight brokers.

LeadCoverage analyzes qualified pipeline dollars generated per dollar of GTM spend.

Trucker Path’s integration with Truckstop.com’s load board gives more than 1 million drivers access to significantly more freight listings directly in the TruckLoads app.

Truckstop announced Tuesday it acquired Wize Load and will rebrand it Truckstop Heavy Haul Rates, adding lane-specific pricing to its Heavy Haul Load Board.

C.H. Robinson is waiving fees on discount-fuel cards and cash advances for contract carriers in April and May as diesel prices rise amid the Middle East conflict.

Two debt ratings agencies have given a vote of confidence in Echo Global Logistics’ recent acquisition of ITS Logistics. Neither Moody’s nor S&P Global Ratings changed their debt rating on Echo Global, which is privately-owned but does have publicly-traded debt. But the outlook on Echo Global from both companies was increased to positive from stable, […]

Logistics providers are ramping up investments in Canada as e-commerce growth and cross-border trade drive demand for warehousing, fulfillment and drayage services.

Echo Global Logistics announced it has completed its acquisition of ITS Logistics, creating a $5.2 billion, full-service supply chain services platform.

Hub Group said it received a deficiency notice from Nasdaq for failing to timely submit 2025 financial results after discovering an accounting error.

C.H. Robinson is reducing management headcount through voluntary buyouts, the company said.

Lawsuit verdict: TQL hit with $22.5M verdict in pregnancy case.

Transfix co-founder Drew McElroy explains how running its own brokerage formed the basis for its TMS. The interview covers the 2014 founding, the decade of operations and the later transition to software.

Redwood Logistics has acquired Stridas, a managed transportation provider, marking its second acquisition in a week.

Third-party logistics provider Fura announced it has acquired fellow Texas-based broker Barton Logistics.

(Editor’s note: FreightWaves streamed news and commentary from the arguments before the Supreme Court in Montgomery vs. Caribe II earlier Wednesday. That can be found here). There was a stretch of questioning of Theodore Boutrous during oral arguments Wednesday before the U.S. Supreme Court on Montgomery vs. Caribe Transport II, the possibly groundbreaking case involving […]

Regulations originally designed to protect brokers are being used against them.

Private equity firm Thoma Bravo agreed to acquire 3PL WWEX Group and merge it with Auctane, a shipping software provider already in its portfolio.

RXO has launched Middle Mile Solutions, a single-source service connecting the first, middle and last miles of the supply chain.

Freight broker RXO said the truckload market is seeing “the biggest structural change” since deregulation in 1980.

It’s a strong market, but will it stick around? This month’s question for the State of Freight webinar.

AIT Worldwide Logistics traded hands again on Monday, with Greenbriar Equity Group buying a majority piece of the company.

Estes Logistics has acquired Pacific Northwest operator Key Trucking for an undisclosed sum.