FreightCasts

Tyler Cole chats with Graham Major-Ex, Head of Green Business at Sennder. Sennder is Europe’s leading digital freight-forwarding company and a leading voice in decarbonizing freight. Graham’s team oversees green freight offerings and is constantly working to scale low-carbon solutions. From verified improved emissions reporting to pilot and commercial scale initiatives around electrification and a...

Ever since Project44 successfully fought off FourKites' non-compete lawsuit, some Chicago employers are asking employees to sign a new non-compete with updated language. Learn from the experts how to handle this situation tactfully. With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ensure global and domestic shipping practi...

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are shrinking the world of big rigs down to size when they’re joined by First Gear Inc’s Erica Reiss and Adam Knight. First Gear has been recognized as an innovative, world-class, top quality leader in the diecast replica custom imprinting and custom tooling business since its founding in 1992. Today they’re showing off some of their most sought after models....

Spencer Tenney heads the Tenney Group, one of the leading companies set up to help both buyers and sellers navitage the world of mergers and acquisitions in the supply chain. He's got a ringside seat to the dances that buyers and sellers perform when moving assets, and he joins Drilling Deep host John Kingston to share his perspectives on how those dances are going. Also on the podcast, Kingston t...

The FMCSA is revisiting a possible regulation to mandate trucks have speed limiters. What do you think about this idea? Should a full truckload 53-foot truck be allowed to travel at 90 mph? Would slowing down trucks save lives? Join the discussion with experts from OOIDA and the Institute for Safer Trucking to hear both sides of this issue. Follow MadGaines LIVE on Apple Podcasts Follow MadGaines...

On today’s episode, Dooner is headed to Austin, Texas, to test drive Hyliion’s Hypertruck ERX. While there, he got to sit down with the company’s CEO and founder, Thomas Healy, to talk about the driving experience and to do a Twitter Q&A. Find out the latest from this EV company intent on delivering tomorrow’s trucks today. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple P...

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about the state of small trucking. With spot rates cratering, inflation starting to crush consumer spending, and diesel costing trucks a $1 a mile - it’s time for a check up.  SmartHop CEO and co-founder Guillermo Garcia shares the results of his company’s report on ‘The State of Independent Truckers and Small Fleets.”  Tom Zeis, Partner at Port X...

Andrea Pope from Leaf Logistics joins host Tyler Cole to talk about removing waste from road freight. Specifically, Leaf is a company on a mission to revolutionize freight procurement by building a more transparent industry-wide network of shippers and logistics service providers. They review opportunities to reduce emissions today and forecast future solutions to bring net-zero freight to market....

With first quarter earnings in the book, Todd Fowler joins host John Kingston on Drilling Deep to talk about the strong opening to the year and whether it's sustainable. He addresses a few companies specifically: Saia, Hub Group and Old Dominion Freight Lines get his attention. Also on the podcast, Kingston discusses the inventory numbers for ultra low sulfur diesel on the East Coast that are star...

We talk about the power of content marketing on this show nonstop and a lot of that conversation centers around video. But what if you don’t like being on camera? That’s where the power of UGC and freightfluencers comes into play. Also on the show, Ken Kowal of Shipstarter is breaking down logistics content marketing strategies, Tommy and Robert from Get Swift are telling us about their food logis...

Jeremy Reymer, CEO & Founder of DriverReach, chats with Tom Fogarty, CEO of Bestpass. Remember you can submit any questions or comments, including those which may appear on upcoming Deeper Dive segments - at podcast@driverreach.com. And don’t forget to rate and review Taking the Hire Road on whatever platform you listen on! With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is...

On today’s episode of #WithSONAR Luke Falasca Tony Mulvey will discuss how drayage and intermodal are holding up 52week highs in a down trucking market.  With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ensure global and domestic shipping practices are efficient and effective. Dunavant generates supply chain proficiency wi...

Grace breaks down the rise of mass-marketing toy campaigns, influenced by the fandom of Star Wars. She also invites Star Wars fans and entrepreneurs Mike Rude and Aly Hancock of S+V Technologies to discuss their concept of “stock-in-motion”. With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ensure global and domestic shippi...

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are finding out why the Port of Cleveland rocks. Here to tell us all about it is the port’s president and CEO Will Freidman. A bloodbath for thee, but not for me? That’s what Rachel Premack, Editorial Director at FreightWaves says. We’ll find out what she means by that.  Bobby Coffey-Loy, President & Founder of LGBTQ+ Truck Driver Network talks about driving...

Kaylee nix welcomes Brian Straight and Jack Daleo to the show to hear all about modern shippers big award win With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ensure global and domestic shipping practices are efficient and effective. Dunavant generates supply chain proficiency with outstanding, attentive, and expedient cus...

Robotic Research has been working on off-road autonomous vehicles for military use for years. Now, the company’s commercial division, RR.AI, is putting those AVs to work in ports and other areas where road-ready AVs might have problems, potentially easing supply chain woes. With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to...

Grace and Kaylee discuss Kaylees adventures on the road to the Future of Supply Chain in Rogers, Arkansas. They duo also invite chief compliance officer and ESG officer of GXO, Meagan Fitzsimmons, to discuss the company’s first ESG report since spinning off XPO Logistics in August. With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowl...

In today’s episode, we examine how Intermodal influences trucking companies, from potential profit centers to possible service disruptions. Not all intermodal and rail companies carry their own containers, providing trucking companies the opportunity to fill in and haul everything from shipping containers, chassis, reefer units or dry van units.  With more than 60 years of experience in logistics...

Cold calling and prospecting has changed since the pandemic. To discuss new prospecting styles, Kevin welcomes Emanuel Patrascu from Varstar Alliance to discuss how to run successful prospecting programs in this post-pandemic world.   Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a famil...

Mary O’Connell and Convoy’s Jennifer Wong sit down to talk about decarbonizing the supply chain and the importance of progress over perfection. With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ensure global and domestic shipping practices are efficient and effective. Dunavant generates supply chain proficiency with outstan...

Brad Hollister, Founder of SwanLeap shares his journey from business idea to successful exit and the advice he wished he'd listened to earlier. Listen to his insights on how extreme commitment and hard work apply to every aspect of life.  With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ensure global and domestic shipping...

Kevin welcomes Ryan Schreiber from Metafora into the studio to discuss sales and operations in this changing freight market environment. With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ensure global and domestic shipping practices are efficient and effective. Dunavant generates supply chain proficiency with outstanding, a...

Mike Baudendistel gives some highlights from CPG earnings and provides thoughts on why both CPG and freight carriers have reported solid first quarter earnings. Mike runs through some SONAR highlights.    With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ensure global and domestic shipping practices are efficient and effect...

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about the tolerance for turbulence needed to survive in the trucking business.   Sharon Harding, Director of Provider Development at Ascent Global Logistics talks about the importance of developing carrier relationships in good times and bad.  Michael Ritzema, President at Superior Trucking Payroll Services doesn’t think that the ATA is telling th...

Put That Coffee Down: Selling freight as the market turns from a bull to a bear market is challenging. Kevin welcomes Matt Perkins, founder and CEO, of BTB Logistics to discuss how to keep building your book of business when finding trucks becomes less and less valuable to shippers.  Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Lea...