White Papers

With upcoming changes to the Clean Truck Check program, CARB compliance should be top-of-mind for transportation fleets not only just in California, but across the United States. We’ve put together a comprehensive guide to help your fleet navigate the tricky terrain of CARB compliance.

What you will learn:

• How to navigate California’s CARB regulations, including the Clean Truck Check program, in order to avoid costly fines and fleet downtime.
• How to meet CARB’s requirements using our...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ebook-getting-your-fleet-carb-compliant

The March 2025 “State of the Industry Report” — presented in affiliation with Ryder — shares an in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, as well as what to expect in the coming weeks. The data contained within the report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates.

In this report, you will find:

• Truckload demand is succumbing to seasonal pressures, declining in February as a result of higher inventory levels due to tariff threats as well as just normal...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/white-paper-state-of-the-industry-march-2025

The Shipper Rate Report — presented in partnership with BlueGrace Logistics — is a quarterly publication using SONAR datasets to create the most in-depth rate and demand outlook for shippers. The insights within this paper are curated by the market experts at FreightWaves and backed by the proprietary data and analytics housed in SONAR’s platform.

Key areas of exploration include:

• Q4 2024 review of truck capacity (supply) and load volumes (demand)
• Review of trucking rates
• Trucking forecast for...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/white-paper-q1-2025-shipper-rate-report

FreightWaves’ Carrier Rate Report — presented in partnership with Trimble and Deloitte — provides a review of the previous quarter and a forecast for the coming months. Featuring responses from a carrier survey alongside SONAR data, the report is designed to provide intelligence that carriers can use to inform their strategies in the months ahead.

Key areas of exploration include:

• Supply: Nearing an Inflection
• Q4 2024 Earnings Roundup
• Demand: A Moveable Feast
• FreightWaves Carrier Survey Takeaways

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/white-paper-q1-2025-carrier-rate-report

The February 2025 “State of the Industry Report” — presented in affiliation with Ryder — shares an in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, as well as what to expect in the coming weeks. The data contained within the report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates.

In this report, you will find:

• The truckload market is trying to shake seasonal norms as tender rejection rates remain elevated thanks to winter weather.
• The intermodal market continues to see...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/white-paper-state-of-the-industry-february-2025

Fleetworthy’s exclusive industry analysis, The Road Ahead: 2025 Trucking and Fleet Insights Report surveys 300 trucking professionals to uncover key trends felt by fleet operators, from skyrocketing compliance costs to the growing demand for technological solutions that streamline operations. 

A few of the key findings include: 

• 96% of respondents reported reducing costs in other areas of their business to cover compliance-related expenses over the past 12 months. 
• 93% of respondents face...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/white-paper-the-road-ahead-2025-trucking-and-fleet-insights

Ready to Scale Your Trucking Business? Download Our Free Guide to Growth! 

Are you a trucking company owner looking to: 

• Manage more freight and expand your fleet? 
• Increase efficiency and profitability? 
• Navigate the challenges of growth in the trucking industry? 

If you answered yes, then our Free Guide, “Driving Growth in Trucking: A Six-Step Guide to Managing More Freight and Adding Trucks,” is for you! 

You’ll learn: 

• How to develop a strategic business plan for fleet expansion 
• Key...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/white-paper-driving-growth-in-trucking-a-six-step-guide-to-managing-more-freight-and-adding-trucks

In a fast-paced and competitive freight environment, operational efficiency is paramount. Every vehicle breakdown disrupts schedules, increases costs and inconveniences drivers. In order to mitigate the far-reaching consequences associated with roadside breakdowns and unscheduled maintenance, it is important for fleets to understand how their current approaches to these incidents are (or aren’t) working.

FreightWaves teamed up with Trimble to identify the prevalence of roadside breakdowns and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/white-paper-how-do-roadside-breakdowns-impact-efficiency-and-retention