White Papers

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

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

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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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