CSX isn’t trying to replace trucks—it’s aiming to take long-haul freight off the highway and onto a more efficient, scalable, and sustainable network. With a strong customer base, strategic intermodal expansion, and a renewed focus under CEO Joe Hinrichs, CSX is positioning itself as a modern logistics backbone. This article explores how the company is navigating growth, labor relations, and its role in the U.S. supply chain—while competing against outdated perceptions of rail.

Old Dominion Freight Line has long been the gold standard in LTL—disciplined, focused, and remarkably consistent. But in 2024, the cracks began to show. With revenue and profit slipping for the first time in years, and competitors like XPO and Saia gaining ground, Old Dominion is at a crossroads. As both a logistics professional and a shareholder, I break down what these shifts mean—not just for Old Dominion, but for the future of freight.

Everyone sees the speed in Formula 1, but few notice the precision behind it. Every week, an entire sport is dismantled, shipped across the world, and rebuilt—ready to race again in less than five days. At the heart of this operation is DHL, coordinating planes, trucks, and sea containers like a global orchestra. This isn’t just logistics. It’s performance engineering. And it might be the most impressive race of all—the one that happens off the track.

In 2024, RXO emerged as one of the fastest-growing logistics companies in the industry. Fueled by the strategic acquisition of Coyote Logistics, a 15.9% surge in annual revenue, and major digital advancements in freight brokerage, RXO proved it's playing to win. In this article, I break down how RXO scaled so effectively, what their numbers reveal, and why their tech-first approach is setting the tone for the future of freight.