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Business Wire
17 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Everstream Analytics Partners with FreightWaves and SONAR to Bring Advanced Risk Intelligence to SONAR Platform Users
SAN MARCOS, Calif. & CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Everstream Analytics, the global leader in supply chain risk management and predictive insights, today announced a strategic partnership with FreightWaves and SONAR to integrate its advanced weather risk analytics into the SONAR platform. This collaboration brings Everstream's proven risk intelligence capabilities to SONAR's more than one million professional users and 500+ global enterprise customers, enabling logistics decision makers to access the same sophisticated weather insights that have helped Everstream's clients save millions of dollars annually. Global supply chain risk leader extends reach to over one million logistics professionals, delivering 15+ years of proven weather analytics through industry leading freight intelligence platform Share The partnership represents a significant expansion of Everstream's impact within the logistics ecosystem, providing SONAR clients with access to risk intelligence that spans execution, tactical planning, longer-range seasonal forecasting, and strategic planning extending multiple years into the future. Through SONAR's high-frequency freight market intelligence platform, logistics professionals can now leverage Everstream's 15+ years of specialized weather analytics experience to optimize their operations amid increasing climate volatility. 'Our weather insights are most powerful when combined with industry and operational data, transforming raw information into forward-looking intelligence," said Paige Cox, Chief Product Officer at Everstream Analytics. "Unlike reactive alerts, Everstream's AI-augmented predictive engine anticipates disruptions before they occur. Partnering with the SONAR ecosystem allows us to deliver these insights at scale, empowering thousands of companies across the global supply chain to act with speed and confidence. We're excited to bring this next generation of risk intelligence to such an extensive and engaged user base.' Everstream Analytics provides the only end-to-end (E2E) supply chain risk management (SCRM) solution that utilizes AI, proprietary data, and analytics to help businesses build resilient and agile supply chains. With a proven track record of risk assessment success, the company has enabled businesses across various sectors to save millions of dollars annually through predictive weather-related analytics and long-range climate forecasts. The platform is fully compatible to integrate with top Transportation Management Systems (TMS), including Oracle OTM. "We have been testing and using weather analytics for years and understand the enormous potential for companies to optimize their operations for increasingly volatile weather," said Craig Fuller, CEO and Founder of FreightWaves and SONAR. "We also understand the gain from having weather analytics insights that have been developed and tested over many years. Everstream's proven track record in weather intelligence makes them the ideal partner to bring this critical capability to our SONAR platform users." The integration delivers far more than generally available weather data, providing SONAR clients with solutions that apply advanced meteorology developed specifically for supply chain operations. Everstream's weather intelligence is powered by a team of meteorologists with decades of experience, supported by data scientists who enable AI optimization while processing billions of data points daily. About Everstream Analytics: Everstream Analytics transforms risk intelligence with AI-driven insights that enable businesses to build agile, risk-optimized supply chains. By fusing real-time data from proprietary and public sources with advanced AI, we empower organizations to see further, act faster, and think bigger. Our platform delivers early risk detection and actionable intelligence that integrates seamlessly with planning, procurement, and logistics systems. This enables companies to anticipate disruptions, optimize operations, and make smarter decisions that transform supply chain vulnerabilities into strategic advantages. To learn more, visit About SONAR: SONAR is a price reporting agency (PRA) focused on the global freight market and the leading provider of high-frequency data for the global supply chain. SONAR's price, demand, and capacity data allow customers to benchmark, analyze, monitor, and forecast the global physical economy. SONAR's flagship SaaS product, SONAR, offers billions of data points on the global logistics industry, updated daily. The platform is used throughout the industry, by capacity providers and organizations that contract with capacity providers, to make more informed and efficient decisions about how to route, manage and forecast their supply chains. To learn more, visit
Yahoo
12-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Firecrown Media makes Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies list for the first time
NEW YORK, August 12, 2025 – Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for entrepreneurs and business leaders, announced that Firecrown Media is number 75 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list provides a data-driven snapshot of the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, and Patagonia. 'This recognition is a testament to the quality of our model and the audience's love of the 50+ brands that encompass our portfolio,' said Firecrown founder and CEO Craig Fuller. 'Our audiences are showing now more than ever that they remain committed to consuming stellar content… we remain committed to delivering it.' This year's Inc. 5000 honorees have demonstrated exceptional growth while navigating economic uncertainty, inflationary pressure, and a fluctuating labor market. Among the top 500 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate reached 1,552 percent, and those companies have collectively added more than 48,678 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years. For the full list, company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, visit: 'Making the Inc. 5000 is always a remarkable achievement, but earning a spot this year speaks volumes about a company's tenacity and clarity of vision,' says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. 'These businesses have thrived amid rising costs, shifting global dynamics, and constant change. They didn't just weather the storm—they grew through it, and their stories are a powerful reminder that the entrepreneurial spirit is the engine of the U.S. economy.' Inc. will celebrate the honorees at the 2025 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, taking place October 22–24 in Phoenix, and the top 500 will be listed in the Fall issue of Inc. magazine. About Firecrown Firecrown Media houses 51 unique brands covering the aviation, marine, hobby & model railroading, and supply chain industries. It produces over 20 different print publications and over 35 digital publications, runs an in-house television and production studio, runs an in-house ecommerce business, and puts on over 15 in-person events each year. In 2025, Firecrown has successfully completed 3 acquisitions, bringing the total number of acquisitions in the company up to 20. In 2025, Firecrown brought in over $50 million in revenue and deployed $85 million in capital. It has 2 main office bases in Chattanooga, TN and Milwaukee, WI, plus a small office base for its AvBuyer and GA Buyer Europe properties in the United Kingdom. Firecrown employs over 200 people across the US and Europe. Methodology Companies on the 2025 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2021 to 2024. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2021. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2024. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2021 is $100,000; the minimum for 2024 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. About Inc. Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit The post Firecrown Media makes Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies list for the first time appeared first on FreightWaves. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cass and FreightWaves SONAR Revolutionize Freight Management with Seamless SSO Integration, Unlocking Advanced Supply Chain Intelligence
Complimentary Access to SONAR SCI via Cass's SSO Integration During July and August St. Louis, MO & Chattanooga, TN — July 15, 2025 — Cass Information Systems (NASDAQ: Cass), the leading provider of freight audit and payment services, and FreightWaves SONAR, the premier supply chain intelligence platform, are expanding their strategic partnership to offer enhanced value to mutual customers this summer. As part of the collaboration, all mutual customers of Cass and SONAR will receive complimentary access to SONAR's Supply Chain Intelligence (SCI) platform throughout July and August 2025. Access will be available seamlessly through Cass's Single Sign-On (SSO) integration, allowing users to gain insights driven by the combination of their transportation data and FreightWaves SONAR's real-time intelligence across North American markets and lanes. The SCI platform within SONAR delivers advanced analytics, predictive rate modeling, and granular transportation market intelligence—enabling shippers to make faster, more informed decisions. With SONAR SCI integrated with Cass's trusted freight audit and payment solution, shippers can unlock richer context around freight trends, market conditions, and carrier behavior—without leaving their existing workflow. 'This joint initiative reflects our shared commitment to innovation and transparency in the freight and logistics industry,' said Craig Fuller, CEO at FreightWaves. 'By offering frictionless access to SCI through Cass, we're helping shippers turn data into action—especially in an environment where every dollar and decision counts.' 'Cass continues to enhance its Decision Intelligence Suite, a portfolio of products that help our customers make smarter decisions' said Tony Urban, president of Cass's freight payment organization. 'Our expanded partnership with SONAR is another example of how we're giving our customers a competitive edge through actionable intelligence.' For Cass customers not yet using SONAR, this exclusive summer access provides an ideal opportunity to explore how SCI insights can enhance supply chain planning, budgeting, and procurement more information or a demo of this solution contact your Cass or FreightWaves SONAR representative or visit for a demo. About Cass Information Systems Cass Information Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CASS) is the leading provider of transportation, utility, and waste expense management and related business intelligence solutions. Cass delivers visibility, control, and cost savings through its proprietary platforms and industry expertise. About FreightWaves SONAR SONAR is the fastest, most comprehensive freight market data and analytics platform. Built by FreightWaves, SONAR delivers real-time insights into transportation pricing, capacity, volumes, and predictive analytics—empowering shippers, carriers, and 3PLs to stay ahead of the market. The post Cass and FreightWaves SONAR Revolutionize Freight Management with Seamless SSO Integration, Unlocking Advanced Supply Chain Intelligence appeared first on FreightWaves. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
FreightWaves launches FreightTech 2026 awards
FreightWaves is announcing the opening of nominations for its annual FreightTech Awards, a prestigious recognition program honoring the most innovative technology companies and transportation providers in North American freight. Nominate your company here. As the industry recovers from a multiyear downturn that's affected both freight and technology sectors, the FreightTech 2026 awards take on added significance. This year's list should offer valuable early insights into which companies are best positioned to lead and thrive in the next freight bull market. This year's awards follow a particularly notable edition in the series' history. The 2025 FreightTech 25, announced at the F3: Future of Freight Festival last year, featured a number of unexpected selections. FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller called it 'the most disrupted list I've ever seen.' As we look ahead to FreightTech 2026, many are eager to see if this trend of surprises continues or if established industry leaders will reassert their dominance. Nominations for FreightTech 2026 are open from Monday, July 14, through Sept. 1. The FreightTech 100 will be unveiled Sept. 22, and the top 25 will be revealed about two months later — on Oct. 22 at F3 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. One important note: FreightWaves has introduced a new tiered pricing structure for nominations, and it pays to nominate early. Early Entry (July 14-27): $499 Standard Entry (July 28-Aug. 17): $549 Last Chance (Aug. 18-Sept. 1): $599 This approach is designed to streamline the nomination process and ensure that the most innovative and impactful companies receive the recognition they deserve. The selection process begins with FreightWaves' research team, market analysts and journalists carefully evaluating nominations to determine the FreightTech 100. Following this initial selection, an independent panel of industry specialists, including analysts, transportation executives and other thought leaders, have the challenging task of narrowing down the list to the elite FreightTech 25. Past honorees read like a who's who of the freight industry, featuring established giants such as Amazon, FedEx and J.B. Hunt, alongside innovative startups like Platform Science, Samsara, Motive, Cargado, and Highway. Whether you're part of a cutting-edge startup, an established industry leader or simply an admirer of freight innovation, we encourage you to participate in this celebration of progress. Nominate a deserving company or learn more about FreightTech 2026 by visiting July 14: Nominations for the FreightTech awards open at Early Entry price ($499). July 27: Early Entry ends. July 28: Standard Entry ($549) begins. Aug. 17: Standard Entry ends. Aug. 18: Last Chance ($599) begins. Sept. 1: Nominations for the FreightTech awards close (at 6 p.m. EDT Monday) Sept. 22: FreightTech 100 winners announced. Nov. 20: FreightTech 25 winners announced at F3: Future of Freight Festival. Click here to nominate a company for the 2026 FreightTech awards. The post FreightWaves launches FreightTech 2026 awards appeared first on FreightWaves. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Craig Fuller: ELP enforcement, trade wars, real wars, and freight feuds
This embedded content is not available in your region. On episode 854 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by FreightWaves' CEO and Founder, Craig Fuller. English language proficiency enforcement begins today. How will it impact carriers, shippers, brokers, and the truckload market? Fuller breaks it down. We'll also explore: -The freight market in the first half of 2025 -Global turmoil and its effects on supply chains -Key market trends and insights from SONAR's Trade War Command Center -Freight industry feuds -Updates on the Motion Museum, this year's F3, and more FreightWaves' John Paul Hampstead talks about his call that truckload markets could be in for a red hot 4th of July. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 6 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts The post Craig Fuller: ELP enforcement, trade wars, real wars, and freight feuds | WHAT THE TRUCK?!? appeared first on FreightWaves. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
