FreightCasts

On episode 808 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about Trump’s tariffs on Mexico and Canada that are set to begin on March 4. Will they happen and will reciprocal tariffs happen in April? We get into the latest news on the trade war. The World Trade Bridge is celebrating its 25th anniversary and we’re celebrating it with Port Laredo. Kent Richard smartens us up on how this crucial gateway wor...

In this episode, We dive into the benefits a mid-sized frozen warehouse can offer. Our guest, Patrick Porter, Vice President of Operations at ODW Logistics breaks down the advantages, relationships and unique ability to thrive at a mid-sized warehouse. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast. Follow the Running on Ice Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more a...

Aaron Slodov, CEO of Atomic Industries and co-founder of the New American Industrial Alliance talks to JP Hampstead about rebuilding and modernizing America's industrial base and why the time is right for a new coalition of industrialists, technologists, and policymakers to come together on a strategic vision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Growing a trucking business from a single truck to a thriving fleet requires more than just hard work—it demands relentless efficiency. In this episode of The Long Haul, I sit down with Jamie Hagen, the owner of Hellbent Express, to break down the mindset and strategies that fueled his rapid growth. Jamie shares how his unwavering commitment to efficiency—whether in fuel management, operations, o...

Join Thomas Wasson in a special edition of Truck Tech, live from the top of a truck! 🚛 He’s talking with Andrew Culhane from Torc Robotics and Lawrence Bader, former UPS executive, about the latest advancements in AI-powered autonomous trucking. Learn how Torc is revolutionizing freight transportation, deploying real-world autonomous trucks, and working with fleets and shippers to shape the futur...

On episode 807 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit. He’s talking to Truckstop’s Sean Dehan about the state of the spot market. Did the freight recession recovery see its shadow? Is political uncertainty destabilizing or helping rates? We’ll also look at how Truckstop is integrating AI into their platform. CloneOps’ David Bell is fully on board with alway...

In today’s episode, Josh Allen, Chief Commercial Officer at ITS Logistics joins us to talk about their recently released freight market forecast which includes current trends, best practices, and what to focus on moving forward into 2025. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boom Supersonic CEO Blake Scholl tells JP Hampstead the story of the XB-1's historic supersonic flight. Blake explains how the XB-1 broke the sound barrier without creating an audible sonic boom, and why that matters for the future of supersonic aviation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into the nitty gritty of building strong carrier relationships. Our guests, Corey Bruce, Director, JT Freight and Marty Smith, EVP of Transportation at JT Logistics helps to break down the paths to take to move carriers from more transactional freight to long term relationships. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.  Follow the Check C...

On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss food supply chains, Amazon, Manifest, and upcoming FreightWaves events. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into the impacts of rising costs in the cold chain. Our guest, Alan Reuber Vice President Modal Operations at Redwood Logistics breaks down the impacts of tariffs and rising costs on the cold chain compared to other modes of transportation. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast. Follow the Running on Ice Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows...

On episode 806 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is catching up with Mid-America Trucking Show event organizer Toby Young! We’ll find out what’s going to go down when over 50,000 truckers and industry professionals descend upon Kentucky next month. Supertrucker Justin Martin returns to the show to talk about trucking’s biggest and most controversial issues, like immigration hiring by fleets, cleaning sn...

Zach and Tony bring on Dr. Zac Rogers to discuss the latest LMI readings and dive deeper into inventory management practices among the shipping community.  Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Long Haul, I sit down with Marcus Jones, the owner of 314 Logistics, to unpack the highs and lows of running a high-volume trucking operation. At his peak, Marcus had 180+ trucks running frac sand, generating over $18 million in annual revenue. But as the market shifted, he had to make a tough decision—pivot or perish. Marcus shares how he redefined success by focusing on ef...

In today’s episode David Maday, chief commercial officer at Aurora joins us to talk about their upcoming April Commercial Launch, go-to-market strategy, business model and fundraising. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thomas sits down with Andrew Smith from Circle Logistics Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode,  we dive into the world of return logistics for ecommerce and a way to make it happy and enjoyable for both consumers and shippers. Our guest, Tim Fehr, COO of Happy Returns breaks down the success of box-free returns and what the returns landscape is looking like for e-commerce and how fulfillment and final mile delivery cannot be overlooked. For more information subscribe to Che...

On Episode 805 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about meeting Daytona 500 winner William Byron and what he learned from his trucking team about what it takes to take the checkered flag.  Terror in Wyoming as a truck crash leaves three dead in the Green River Tunnel. We take a look at what happened in this horrible incident.  We’ll meet Pando CEO and co-founder Nitin Jayakrishnan. Pando has...

On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel discusses tariffs, the consumer and several freight sectors. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 804 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is celebrating Valentine’s Day in the supply chain by sharing your best trucking love stories.  Trump writes a love letter to the world by slapping every country with reciprocal tariffs. What you need to know before April 1. Response raised $4 million to simplify spend and procurement management. We’ll meet CEO and co-founder Keivan Shahida. Before you h...

In this episode, we dive into the world of insurance. Our guest, Michael Niederhauser, Parsyl's VP of Strategic Partnerships, breaks down the role that insruance plays in mitigating risk in the cold chain and how data-driven insurance can help reduce costs. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast. Follow the Running on Ice Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn m...

Zach and Tony discuss what we have learned over the past two weeks of tariff implementations and pauses, while also discussing why freight market optimism has not manifested into a significant market shift. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rosemary Coates, executive director of the Reshoring Institute, explains the economic and supply chain factors influencing a company's decision to bring its production back to American shores in a conversation with Craig and JP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Harbinger Co-founder and CEO John Harris joins us to talk about their recent $100 million Series B round and how they’re disrupting the electric medium-duty vehicle space. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Long Haul, I sit down with Craig Fuller, a name synonymous with innovation in the trucking and freight industry. We dive into his deep-rooted family history in trucking, the hard lessons he’s learned from entrepreneurial failures, and how those setbacks ultimately shaped his success. Craig opens up about finding his niche, what it took to carve out his own lane, and the insp...