FreightWaves Today | October 12

In today’s episode of FreightWaves Today, hosts Craig Fuller and Malcolm Harris dive into the latest developments, market trends, and high-impact discussions shaping the logistics and transportation sector: Legal & Regulatory Watch: The show opens with key legal cases disrupting the industry, including a Fifth Circuit appellate court consideration regarding broker and carrier liability involving Penske, along with an EEOC age discrimination lawsuit filed against a Texas trucking carrier over insurance policy restrictions. Cross-Border Market Intelligence: A look into Mexico’s automotive export trends highlights a widening gap between domestic demand and export-oriented manufacturing bound for North America, featuring recent production data from GM, Nissan, and Ford. Electric Heavy-Duty Trucking: Rudy Diaz, Founder & CEO of Hight Logistics, joins the show to share real-world operational insights on running electric drayage fleets (including Volvo and Tesla models) out of the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. He breaks down the realities of range, vehicle weight, charging infrastructure, and total cost considerations. SONAR Market Update: A deep dive into data trends covering diesel price shifts, rising contract rates, spot rate movement, and tender rejection metrics as the market prepares for peak season. Tech & Freight Innovation: Felipe Capella, Co-Founder & CEO of Loadsmart, discusses the evolution of digital freight brokerages over the past decade, the shift toward blended SaaS/service models, and how AI agents are transforming freight orchestration workflows. Global Air Freight & AI Boom: Senior Editor Eric Kulisch breaks down how the surging AI data center expansion and semiconductor demand across Asia are driving massive air cargo volumes, altering traditional trade flows across the Pacific. Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices