EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 3 MIN
Knight-Swift Q1 Earnings, CSX Intermodal Growth, & Shell Starship 3.0 | The Morning Minute
from FreightCasts · host FreightWaves
In this episode, we dive into the truckload sector where Knight-Swift is signaling a surprisingly bullish outlook on market fundamentals despite reporting a messy first quarter. We discuss how recent weather disruptions and fuel headwinds have exposed market tightness, leading the carrier to target high single to low double-digit rate increases during bid season. Shifting gears to the rails, we examine CSX's stronger first-quarter earnings, which were driven by a combination of lower costs and higher shipment volumes. The railroad's quarterly operating income surged 20%, heavily supported by a 6% jump in intermodal freight as customers sought relief from rising trucking and fuel costs. Finally, we explore the latest advancements in commercial fleet decarbonization by looking at the Shell Starship 3.0 natural gas truck. By utilizing a 15-liter natural gas engine, an aerodynamic carbon fiber cab, and off-the-shelf components, this vehicle achieved a massive two-and-a-half times improvement in freight efficiency. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this episode, we dive into the truckload sector where Knight-Swift is signaling a surprisingly bullish outlook on market fundamentals despite reporting a messy first quarter. We discuss how recent weather disruptions and fuel headwinds have exposed market tightness, leading the carrier to target high single to low double-digit rate increases during bid season. Shifting gears to the rails, we examine CSX's stronger first-quarter earnings, which were driven by a combination of lower costs and higher shipment volumes. The railroad's quarterly operating income surged 20%, heavily supported by a 6% jump in intermodal freight as customers sought relief from rising trucking and fuel costs. Finally, we explore the latest advancements in commercial fleet decarbonization by looking at the Shell Starship 3.0 natural gas truck. By utilizing a 15-liter natural gas engine, an aerodynamic carbon fiber cab, and off-the-shelf components, this vehicle achieved a massive two-and-a-half times improvement in freight efficiency. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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