Behind the Wheel of 2025: Industry Insights You Can't Ignore

2025 was a year that shook the industry: freight recession pressures, fleet shutdowns, bankruptcies, M&A waves, tougher FMCSA scrutiny, a spike in freight fraud, and tech reshaping every corner of operations. In this rapid-fire roundtable, host Nate Johnson teams up with GLCS leaders Susan Mayo, Michael Demers, Robert Bain, and Ed Streeter to break down the stories that defined the year… and the signals pointing to what’s coming in 2026. They tackle the biggest headlines: earnings calls from CH and RXO post-Coyote, the 44% noncompliance rate in CDL schools, tightened ELD certification, shifting shipper expectations, rising fraud schemes hitting carriers and brokers, and how AI, automation, and clean data have become fleets’ secret weapon from profitability to legal protection. Then they look ahead: What will 2026 bring for carriers, brokers, drivers, and tech adoption? Which changes are permanent, and where is the market headed next? Fast, candid, and loaded with real-world insight. This is your year-end reality check and your roadmap for what’s coming.