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Technology & Innovation
ModerateOct 20, 2026

Fura Acquires Road Dog Logistics in $30M Expansion Deal

Fura, a Frisco, Texas-based AI-powered freight brokerage platform, has acquired Cincinnati-based Road Dog Logistics in its eighth acquisition, adding approximately $30 million in annual revenue to its

FreightWaves#freight-broker-consolidation#ai-powered-logistics#3pl-acquisition
Labor & Workforce
Low ImpactOct 11, 2026

Ex-Uber Freight Executive Joins ATS as VP of Enterprise Sales

Anderson Trucking Service (ATS) has appointed Mike Omann as Vice President of Enterprise Sales, effective September 29, 2026, marking his return to the carrier after more than 14 years away. Omann's c

American Journal of Transportation#leadership-appointment#enterprise-sales#logistics-talent
Procurement
ModerateOct 7, 2026

Why Using Multiple 3PLs Can Drive Freight Rates Up

Using multiple third-party logistics providers in pursuit of rate savings can backfire, according to Evans Transportation Services leadership. When shippers flood the same freight lanes with competing

FreightWaves#3pl-strategy#carrier-negotiations#freight-rates
Risk & Disruption
High ImpactSep 24, 2026

Nuclear Verdicts Force Small Brokers Out as Shippers Demand Safety

The freight brokerage industry is undergoing a significant consolidation-driven restructuring driven by nuclear verdicts and heightened shipper expectations around carrier safety and liability mitigat

FreightWaves#freight-brokerage#carrier-vetting#nuclear-verdicts
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactSep 15, 2026

OXEA Consolidates Global Logistics With Uber Freight Deal

OXEA, a Houston-based chemical manufacturer, has selected Uber Freight to manage its entire transportation network across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Europe, marking Uber Freight's first managed tra

FreightWaves#managed-transportation#uber-freight#chemical-logistics
Shipping & Freight
ModerateAug 31, 2026

Best Managed Transportation Providers for Mid-Market Manufacturers

This article surveys leading managed transportation service providers (MTSPs) specifically tailored for mid-market manufacturers, a segment often underserved by enterprise-level carriers and overlooke

World Business Outlook#managed-transportation#mid-market-manufacturers#freight-services
Technology & Innovation
High ImpactAug 13, 2026

NFI's AI Stack Saves 260+ Hours Weekly Across Transportation

NFI Industries has deployed a comprehensive AI strategy across its Transportation Management division that goes beyond pilot projects and proof-of-concepts, earning recognition in FreightWaves' AI Exc

FreightWaves#ai-logistics#transportation-management#operational-efficiency
Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 30, 2026

RXO's Asset-Heavy Pivot: From Brokerage Rollup to LTL Giant

RXO's trajectory from an asset-light brokerage model to a major asset-heavy logistics provider represents a significant strategic inflection that reshapes competitive dynamics in the LTL and managed t

FreightWaves#ltl-strategy#asset-heavy-pivot#freight-brokerage
Technology & Innovation
ModerateJul 21, 2026

ODW Logistics Strategy: Private Ownership & Market Leadership

ODW Logistics, operating as a privately-held company, is positioning itself as a distinctive player in the logistics market by leveraging operational autonomy and long-term strategic planning. In a Fr

FreightWaves#managed-transportation#private-vs-public#supply-chain-strategy
Risk & Disruption
ModerateJul 9, 2026

Quantix Appoints New CEO After Lender Restructuring

Quantix, a major U.S. chemical logistics provider, has completed a lender restructuring and appointed Nate Gesse as CEO effective July 20, 2024, succeeding John Labrie who guided the company through o

FreightWaves#quantix-ceo#chemical-logistics#financial-restructuring
Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 2, 2026

Managed Transportation: Building Resilient Food Supply Networks

Managed transportation services have emerged as a critical tool for food companies seeking to enhance supply chain resilience in an increasingly volatile operating environment. By outsourcing freight

FoodChain Magazine#managed-transportation#food-supply-chain#freight-resilience