White Papers

White Paper: Proven Ways to Increase Fleet Safety and Profitability with Analytics

Enhance Fleet Safety and Profitability with SmartDrive Analytics

Modern fleets leverage data to boost efficiency, productivity, and profitability. The intelligent Solera Fleet Platform and SmartDrive SmartIQ® analytics provide unprecedented insights into driving performance, helping fleets save fuel, reduce expenses, and improve safety.

Achieve Your Business Goals with SmartIQ

SmartIQ analytics transforms complex data into actionable insights for driver, vehicle, and operational performance. Fleet...

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White Paper: Breaking In, Breaking Down: How Cargo Theft is Disrupting Supply Chains

As supply chains grow more complex, so do the opportunities for cargo theft—putting valuable freight, operational efficiency, and reputations at risk. From financial losses to major disruptions, theft impacts carriers and shippers of all sizes across the U.S.

FreightWaves and AMAROK have teamed up to uncover the true scope of this threat. Based on an in-depth industry survey, this report explores theft trends, financial impact, and how current security strategies are holding up.

Insights include:

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/white-paper-breaking-in-breaking-down-how-cargo-theft-is-disrupting-supply-chains

White Paper: Q2 2025 Carrier Rate Report

FreightWaves’ Carrier Rate Report — Sponsored by 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: Refilling the bloodbath?
  • Q1 2025 Earnings Roundup
  • Demand: Death by a thousand cuts
  • FreightWaves Carrier Survey Takeaways

Compl...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/white-paper-q2-2025-carrier-rate-report

White Paper: Q2 2025 Shipper Rate Report

The Shipper Rate Report — presented in partnership with BlueGrace Logistics and Trimble — 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:

  • Q1 2025 review of truck capacity (supply) and load volumes (demand)
  • Review of trucking rates
  • Trucking...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/white-paper-q2-2025-shipper-rate-report

White Paper: State of the Industry – May 2025

The May 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 has waned in April and, unless the U.S.-China trade war abates, will be largely dependent on warehoused imports in the coming months.
  • Intermodal demand,...

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

White Paper: Visibility-Driven Fraud Prevention Playbook

Freight fraud is on the rise—and it’s costing brokers, 3PLs, and shippers millions. This free playbook breaks down how industry leaders are using real-time visibility and AI to expose fraud schemes before they impact operations.

From onboarding to final delivery, learn how to identify suspicious patterns, validate carrier identity, and take action in real time.

What you’ll learn:

  • The most common fraud tactics hidden in plain sight
  • How real-time tracking and behavior data reveal red flags
  • Best...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/white-paper-visibility-driven-fraud-prevention-playbook

5 Things Every Growing Brand Should Know Before Selling to Big-Box Stores 

Retail’s no place for trial and error. Getting your products onto retail shelves is a major win—but one misstep in shipping can cost you the whole deal. From meeting strict retailer requirements to avoiding chargebacks and stock-outs, this guide breaks down what you really need to know before scaling up.

Inside you’ll learn:

  • The #1 mistake new retail suppliers make—and how to avoid it
  • How to pick carriers that won’t tank your OTIF scores
  • What tech tools you actually need to scale
  • When to use...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/5-things-every-growing-brand-should-know-before-selling-to-big-box-stores

White Paper: State of the Industry – April 2025

The April 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 has waned in March but should soon see a boost from seasonal pressures and import volumes.
  • Intermodal demand has fully recovered from its February...

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

White Paper: Cannabis, Compliance, and Driver Retention

As marijuana usage becomes more culturally accepted and legalized across the U.S., the trucking industry faces new challenges—particularly around driver retention. Navigating the complex relationship between state-level legalization, federal regulations, and Department of Transportation (DOT) policies is proving to be a critical issue for carriers and drivers alike.

In this white paper, we break down the intersection of marijuana legalization and driver retention, offering insights and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/white-paper-cannabis-compliance-and-driver-retention

Case Study: AB InBev brews up spot freight savings with Trimble Autonomous Procurement

Learn how Anheuser-Busch achieved significant logistics improvements with Trimble Autonomous Procurement, resulting in:

  • Reduced spot freight costs by 10%
  • Decreased procurement workload by 80%
  • Improved carrier relationships
  • Achieved faster time-to-capacity

Download now to revolutionize your logistics and transform your spot freight strategy with Trimble!

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