FreightCasts

On episode 774 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen’s prediction that there’s an 80% chance the ILA goes back on strike January 15th. With automation still up for debate, this strike could hit 5 days before the US inaugurates a new president and just two weeks before Chinese New Year.  Think freight is a big ugly business? Nick Souza transforms the ordinary world...

Guest: Daniel Barel, co-founder and CEO, Ree Automotive Topic: By-wire trucking technology company advances toward production amid air raids and bomb shelter stays in war-torn Israel Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Mary O’Connell, 3PL and cold chain expert, host of the podcasts and newsletters Check Call and Running on Ice joins us to catch up on recent trends and interviews. We also find out if Halloween will bring tricks or treats to the freight space. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we welcome back David Spencer, VP of market intelligence at Arrive Logistics to break down the freight market for October and see what predictions are in store for the rest of the year. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 773 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is looking at the American Transportation Research Institute’s list of 2024 Top Trucking Issues. The economy and lawsuit reform top the list while major issues like driver health and freight theft remain absent. The Port of Los Angeles eyes $1 trillion in imports for the quarter. In part three of our new documentary “Rebuilding the Gateway to America,” w...

On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss dyes in CPG products, SONAR freight market data, Mattel’s supply chain and consumer loyalty programs. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 772 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to NASA’s Logan Kennedy about the logistics of sending humans back to the moon. We’ll find out how they’re preparing for the Artemis missions, how the landers they’re using work, and what we hope to gain from it back here on Earth. We’ll also let some kids ask NASA.  Dooner’s former boss and mentor at FedEx Trade Networks, Tamara Collyer, takes...

In this episode, we dive into the logistics behind vaccines and how the pharmaceutical supply chain gets prioritized. Our guest, Tiffany Brewer, senior director industry strategy - pharma and life sciences at Blue Yonder joins us to shed some insights and give the 411 on how the vaccine supply chain operates. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast. Follow the Ru...

Zach and Tony discuss the impact of three supply chain disruptions in the past month and takeaways from J.B. Hunt’s 3Q earnings. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Anderson, Director of Recruiting, and Caleb Gee, Senior Driver Hiring Manager - both for Nussbaum Transportation and co-founders of Truck Driver’s Best, join Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach and PROJECT 61, to discuss their effort to provide a service for drivers that’s sorely needed. Drivers can leverage Truck Driver’s Best to aid with career advice, enabling drivers to make better decis...

On Episode 771 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Roadie CEO Marc Gorlin about how Spirit Halloween is delivering this spooky season. Spirit Halloween, North America’s leading Halloween retailer, is tackling this with its first e-commerce same-day delivery program with the help of Roadie, a UPS company, to offer same-day delivery from Spirit Halloween's online store across the U.S. What do...

Guest: Magnus Gustafsson, Volvo Truck vice president of connected services Topic: Volvo's expanded Blue Service contract extends maintenance coverage to incorporate data mining to predict things that might go wrong in addition to obvious repairs. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Alan Adler, writer, journalist and host of the Truck Tech podcast and newsletter joins us to dive into recent truck tech news. We look at the new Freightliner Cascadia, recent moves by Nikola trucks, and examine the race between battery electric, hydrogen, and natural gas trucks. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

In this episode, we dive into the world of multi-vendor solutions. Our guest, Peyton Riley, CPO at GearTrack breaks down some of the inefficiencies and hidden costs that come with a multi-vendor approach as well as the importance of choosing the right solution for your organization. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other Frei...

On Episode 770 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by Justin Martin to talk about rail looting in Chicago; SpaceX’s historic launch; QR code parking scams; DHL’s Tesla Semi testing results; drinking raw milk; and more. How do FEMA and disaster relief loads work in 2024, and what is the role of trucking in times of crisis? BWS Logistics’ Cecelia Hull tells us everything we need to know to get tr...

On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey interview independent consultant Brittain Ladd. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we break down some of the more common cargo theft trends. Our guest, Orlando Candelaria, account executive at Tive shares his expertise in cargo theft trends and ways to work smarter while reducing risk. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast. Follow the Running on Ice Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

On Episode 769 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by freight analyst Tanner DeHart. We’re breaking down the market and how it impacts truck cost. We’ll also look at how breakeven can vary wildly between carriers. On Thursday Elon Musk predicted that all transportation would be autonomous within 50 years. Just hours later, Tesla revealed its Robotaxi and Robovans. We’ll look at what those are a...

Tune in for the latest episode as Jeremy Reymer is joined by Lisa M. Battaglia, Founder and President of Battaglia Communications as she shares her insights on the importance of the development and execution of an internal marketing and communications strategy to drives employee engagement, retention, and safety. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com) Lane...

Zach and Tony discuss the early impacts of Milton and bring on Dr. Zac Rogers to discuss September’s LMI results. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Joachim Ladra, head of marketing, cellcentric Topic: The Daimler Truck-Volvo Group fuel cell joint venture is working on a 375-kilowatt single fuel cell system that replaces the twin 150-kW stacks in current use. Daimler also shows its pilot liquid hydrogen fueling station in Wörth am Rhein, Germany. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

On Episode 768 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about Hurricane Milton’s devastating path toward Florida. With the Southeast still recovering from Helene, Milton heads for Florida as a Category 4 hurricane.  We’ll look at the impacts the storms are having on the freight market, the roads, the people and the places they’ve put underwater in October. We’ll also find how the Florida government...

On Episode 767 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about Hurricane Milton’s pathway towards Florida and the incredible relief efforts some logistics companies are providing in the Asheville, North Carolina, area. The port strike has been resolved for now, but just how disruptive were those three days of lockdown last week? xChange’s Christian Roeloffs breaks down the impacts from what shutting...

In today’s episode Gary Johnson, Head of Safety at Motive, Larry Harlow, Director of Commercial Lines Claims, Sentry Insurance, Nick Saegar, AVP of Transportation, Sentry Insurance join us to dive into a recent Motive State of Safety report and the impacts of nuclear verdicts on the commercial vehicle industry.  Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your a...

In this episode, we dive into the world of cyber security and protecting yourself against threats. Our guest Ben Barnes, Chief Information Officer at McLeod Software breaks down ways to protect your business and data from online threats. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.  Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choic...