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The climate is changing. Higher temperatures, more intense and frequent natural disasters, and rising sea levels are among the many challenges that climate change poses. The transportation sector has recognized its role and is paving the way for a more sustainable future. From fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction goals to hydrogen-powered aircraft and battery-electric trucks, sustainable t...

The scale and urgency of climate action demand a coordinated effort by all parties to reduce emissions in freight and logistics. That is why the Sustainable Freight Buyers Alliance was created, to coordinate low-carbon freight initiatives among climate-leading freight buyers. Eszter Toth-Weedon, Director of the SFBA, provides an organizational overview of the program, and how it will accelerate th...

The world is moving in a greener, cleaner, and more efficient direction, and the supply chain is following suit. Join Redwood CEO, Mark Yeager, and FreightWaves Chief Technology Officer, Daniel Pickett, for an in-depth discussion on how the industry is taking steps to go carbon-neutral and the role that 3PLs play in helping clean up the supply chain. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready?...

Convoy’s Co-founder & CEO Dan Lewis will speak alongside Joy Tuffield, Partner at Generation Investment Management, for the keynote discussion. Dan and Joy will share their thoughts on the importance of partnership and collaboration in making supply chains more sustainable, and why sustainable products and services are increasingly outperforming traditional approaches. Electric fleets are the futu...

It isn't just truck drivers who are in tight supply. It's just as competitive for freight brokers too.   On this week's Drilling Deep podcast, host John Kingston interviews Brent Orsuga, the head of Pinnacle Growth Advisors, on the red-hot market for freight brokers. His message: it's just as much a battlefield there as the fight to get good drivers into the cab. Also on the podcast, Kingston talk...

It’s never been easier to create content online. But with millions of uploads every second of the day, and a fury of spam and bot tactics on the rise, we’re exploring the difficulties of content moderation in order to prevent misinformation and hateful content from spreading throughout the internet. Since it’s easier than ever to create content online, we’re also diving into the creation part of t...

Jeremy Reymer, CEO & Founder of DriverReach, chats with Bill Zenk and Chris Gulker, Principles with True North Companies, a leading provider of insurance and financial services in the transportation industry. 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 t...

Zach and Anthony discuss some of the recent reports that appear to conflict with the message that the freight market is heading towards a reversal. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate emissions and help you turn e-mobility into a competitive advantage. Visit chargepoint.solut...

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Tony Mulvey and Luke Falasca will dive into the recent discussion about what the impact of the China lock downs are having on US freight markets and why we believe the impact may not be that severe.  Additionally, we will looking at the continuing declining freight demand in the US and how you and position yourself as a shipper, broker, or carrier to be successful...

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude speak with FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller about the collapsing spot market and why he thinks a trucking bloodbath is imminent. Also, what will China lockdowns mean for the ports this summer? Most electric trucks are designed in Silicon Valley by engineers who haven’t worked behind the wheel or under the hood. Edison Motors was started by truckers,...

 A lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry for electric vehicle batteries can make them cheaper and avoid the need for materials like nickel or cobalt. So why isn’t everyone using it? Plenty of reasons, but Yufit may have found a way to do it with its smart 3D electrodes. Follow Transmission on Apple Podcasts Follow Transmission on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices...

On this episode of Great Quarter, Gals, Grace Sharkey and Kaylee Nix sit down with Emily Weiser from Redwood to talk about how the company is working through the unexpected in this market. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate emissions and help you turn e-mobility into a compe...

In today’s episode, we dive into the world of predictive maintenance and how analytics, AI, and deep learning open new doors to understanding what goes on under the hood of today’s vehicles. We interview Questar CEO Erez Lorber to find out why your vehicle might now be able to predict the future. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take y...

Kevin welcomes Andrew Leto, the Founder and CEO of Emerge to discuss freight sales in volatile markets. As the contract and spot markets reset for a new environment, how should freight salespeople communicate this trend with their customers and counterparts.  Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover w...

Mary O'Connell and FreightVana’s Shannon Breen sit down to cover being more than just a freight brokerage. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate emissions and help you turn e-mobility into a competitive advantage. Visit chargepoint.solutions/freightwaves Follow Check Call on Ap...

Danny Frisco, CEO & Co-Founder of Rapido Solutions Group shares the amazing story of growing an international business from 0 to 450 employees in 2 years. Tune in to hear how finding the right co-founders and having family support makes all the difference. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling...

Daniel Schilling has worked all kinds of jobs at Fraley & Schilling. Now as a Vice President he's helping to boost the Indiana carrier's recruitment efforts, which currently boast a 25-to-1 leads to conversions rate. He talks to Joe Antoshak, FreightWaves' Senior Editorial Researcher, about what's working.  Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partne...

Rick Larkin is the founder and former CEO of BCB Transport. But more recently, he is the man in the yellow vest, using YouTube and other media outlets to discuss trucking in general but safety in particular. There are numerous improvements in the safety equipment on trucks. But why are some measurements of truck safety deteriorating? Larkin will discuss with John Kingston, Executive Editor and Oil...

Companies that lease or own enterprise truck fleets are as concerned about keeping drivers seated as for-hire companies. In this fireside chat, Baily Wood, President and CEO of the Commercial Vehicle Training Association, gives a status report on new entry-level driving training rules and his outlook for long-term driver retention. He is joined by FreightWaves Chief Washington Correspondent, John...

FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel discusses what he expects to hear from CPG and freight transportation companies as they begin to report their first quarter earnings. Mike also discusses other CPG-related topics, including the baby formula shortage and convenience stores returning to pre-pandemic levels.  Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner t...

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about the hottest topic in freight: truck fires. Learn how to prevent, mitigate and insure against this burning issue. Adam Holloway, Fire Investigator at Travelers Investigative Services fills us in. Trucking influencer Pamela Robinson of The New Drivers Advocate talks about her charity, Sunshine for Truckers; building a brand behind the wheel; a...

The Supreme Court is deciding whether to review a lower court decision that would make California's AB5 the law of the land in that state. So far, an injunction that is now more than two years old has kept the law, which more strictly defines what constitutes an independent contractor, from being implemented in trucking. If the Supreme Court decides not to review it, AB5 will immediately go into f...

Dr. Mark Manera, Founder & CEO of The Trucking Fitness Company, discusses how his company created wellness plans for truck drivers with different health issues. He also describes how fleets use these wellness plans to recruit and retain drivers, while driving down turnover and insurance costs. He is joined by FreightWaves Staff Writer Grace Sharkey in this fireside chat.  Electric fleets are the f...

Mike Hayden is a proud third-generation trucker. As Vice President of Transportation at NFI, he's bringing that deep knowledge to the company's driver recruitment efforts. He speaks with Joe Antoshak, FreightWaves' editorial researcher, about what the company's doing to lure and retain talent. He is joined by FreightWaves Senior Editorial researcher, Joe Antoshak, in this fireside chat. Electric f...

Jason Gillespie, Senior Director of Continuous Improvement and Innovation at DHL Supply Chain, joins the show to talk about sustainability initiatives going on across the company. From optimization and network efficiency to investments in new technology, DHL is leading the pack in low-carbon freight solutions. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right par...