Episode Details

The freight market is changing fast—and this episode of FreightWaves Today breaks down the biggest legal, technology, energy, and market developments shaping transportation.

We kick off the show with breaking news on the Florida U-turn lawsuit and discuss why CH Robinson was named in litigation despite having no involvement in the crash. We also debate broker liability, the post-Montgomery legal landscape, Florida's CDL policy, and whether the industry should rethink barriers to entry for new drivers.

In this episode, we feature interviews with:

Jonah McIntire, Chief Platform Officer at Trimble

• How AI is transforming transportation management systems
• Why data—not software—is becoming the industry's biggest competitive advantage
• The future of AI-powered logistics platforms
• Will AI eliminate logistics jobs?
• How Trimble is modernizing legacy transportation software and expanding into the SMB market

John Kingston, FreightWaves Editor-At-Large

• The latest on the Florida U-turn lawsuit and broker liability
• Global energy markets and diesel price volatility
• The impact of geopolitical tensions on fuel costs
• Ocean shipping rates, the Strait of Hormuz, and what to expect for freight markets in the second half of the year
• The future of EVs, decarbonization, and transportation energy

David Spencer, Arrive Logistics

• Why trucking capacity continues to tighten
• What carriers and brokers should expect during the July 4 "Super Bowl" freight week
• Contract vs. spot market dynamics
• Shipper pricing expectations and routing guide challenges
• Where freight rates are headed through the rest of 2026 and what could drive the next leg of the market

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