FreightWaves Today | October 5
The freight industry wakes up to a blockbuster deal as C.H. Robinson announces its acquisition of RXO in what the show describes as the largest transaction in freight brokerage history. Craig and Julie break down the roughly $5.8 billion deal, the $300 million in expected synergies, the strategic rationale behind the acquisition, and what the combination could mean for competition and further consolidation across the brokerage market. The episode also features an in-depth conversation with Estes President and COO Webb Estes, about the current freight market, including strong tonnage growth…
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