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The Iranian conflict has added a new layer of complexity to supply chains that were already dealing with a full slate of issues. Dr. Zac Rogers helps unpack the current logistics environment.  ⁠Follow the Freightonomics Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the trucking industry being pushed to the brink? On this episode of Brake Check, we dive straight into the issues drivers, carriers, and industry leaders are talking about but rarely hear addressed without filters. First, Gord Magill joins the show to break down the degradation of trucking as we know it and what he exposes in his new book about how the industry has evolved ...and not always for...

Freight markets are sending mixed signals right now. Spot rates are ticking up. Tender rejection pockets are appearing across the country. Port volumes are surging in some areas. But underneath those numbers, the broader economy is flashing warning signs. Credit card debt has reached a record $1.28 trillion. Unemployment among college graduates is rising. Consumer spending — especially in big-tick...

Welcome to a brand new edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? with your hosts Malcolm Harris and “The Dude,” Michael Vincent. In this episode, we dive deep into the massive shifts happening across the supply chain, from blockbuster rail mergers to high-stakes international trade lawsuits. Guest Lineup:• Tim Crawford, CEO of Tenstreet: Tim returns to the show to discuss the critical operational side of the i...

In this episode of Fraud Watch, Phillip Brink sits down with Christopher Allen, also known as Tim Bannon, to tell the origin story behind The Bannon Report. Chris talks about how he unknowingly worked inside a fraud adjacent insurance agency and started noticing things that did not add up. He saw patterns tied to double brokering, identity theft, and cargo fraud. As the warning signs grew, he bega...

In this episode, we dive into the latest numbers from south of the border, where heavy vehicle manufacturing in Mexico saw a massive 50% drop in February. We discuss how softening freight demand in the United States and a flood of used truck imports are severely undercutting the new vehicle market. Next, we unpack a massive phantom freight scheme that defrauded Amazon out of more than $3.5 million...

Today on Brake Check, we take a break from the headlines and dive into something just as important .... the culture of trucking. Truck shows have long been the heartbeat of the industry. They’re where drivers bring pride in their rigs, companies reconnect with the people behind the wheel, and the trucking community comes together to celebrate the profession. Joining the show today:Toby Young — Mid...

In this episode, we dive into Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena's defense of the proposed $85 billion merger with Norfolk Southern, which he claims will vastly improve rail efficiency and convert two million truckloads to rail annually. Despite an initial rejection from the Surface Transportation Board, the rail companies are gearing up to file an updated application this April. Next, we cover the growin...

On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Malcolm and The Dude do a deep dive into the top stories in logistics which include, Operation Side Swipe: A look into a massive fraud investigation in New Orleans involving "staged accidents" where a "slammer" would intentionally crash cars into trucks to collect insurance payouts. And Operation Cleanup: A report on Mexican authorities canceling permits for 3...

In this episode of Freight Expectations, Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler break down one of the most important legal battles in the trucking industry: the Supreme Court case involving broker liability and CH Robinson. If the Court rules that freight brokers can be held responsible for accidents caused by carriers they hire, it could fundamentally reshape the logistics industry—impacting brokers, t...

Welcome back to #WithSONAR! In this episode we're walking through our new Geopolitical Alerts, designed to give leadership teams immediate visibility into emerging global risks and their downstream freight implications. Available directly inside the Executive Dashboard, Geopolitical Alerts provide: A concise summary of developing global events Clear directional implications for freight markets Dir...

In today’s FreightWaves Morning Minute, we look at the escalating geopolitical conflict that has sent crude oil prices surging to $110 a barrel, creating a major shock for small carriers and owner-operators. We also cover Mexico’s sweeping cancellation of permits for 350 steel importers, and Senator Mark Kelly’s push for the SHIPS for America Act to rebuild U.S. maritime dominance. ⁠Follow the Fre...

In this high-energy Friday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Malcolm and The Dude dive into the critical legal and regulatory shifts currently impacting the trucking industry. The episode features a detailed discussion on the recent Supreme Court (SCOTUS) arguments regarding broker liability and the definition of motor vehicles, highlighting the massive stakes for insurance and safety. They also cover...

Truckers are sold to 24/7 — by brokers, shippers, insurance companies, fuel programs, tech apps, dispatchers, and every “solution” in the industry. But here’s the truth most won’t say out loud: small carriers aren’t failing because they don’t know how to drive… they’re failing because they’re misinformed, misled, or marketed to in ways that have nothing to do with reality. In this episode of The L...

The trucking industry is facing pressure from every direction .... the courtroom, the criminal underworld, and regulators. In this episode we break down a major U.S. Supreme Court case that could redefine broker liability and determine whether freight brokers can be sued for negligent carrier selection after crashes. If the Court expands liability, it could reshape how freight is matched, how carr...

On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Malcolm and The Dude dive deep into the current state of the supply chain with two industry heavyweights. First, John Howland joins the desk to break down the shifting dynamics of the freight market and what carriers need to do to stay profitable in a volatile landscape. Then, we pivot to the tech side of the house with Phillip Brink, exploring how data-driven...

In this live edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? from the “Queen City” of Charlotte, NC, host Malcolm Harris sits down with industry experts to dissect a freight market at a major turning point. Malcolm is first joined by Brian Reilly, VP of Enterprise Sales at RXO, who shares on-the-ground insights into why routing guides are breaking and how capacity is tightening for the first time in years. The conve...

In this episode of Loaded and Rolling, host Thomas Wasson sits down with David Blackwell and Akshaya Kumar from EROAD to discuss the evolution of the “Truck Whisperer”—the art of transforming overwhelming fleet data into meaningful business outcomes. As modern commercial vehicles generate upwards of 50,000 data points per day, many fleet managers find themselves suffering from “alert fatigue” rath...

Today on Brake Check Live (3/3/26), we tackle two forces reshaping trucking from the inside out: artificial intelligence and driver recruiting. First up, Tapan joins us to introduce Hey Bubba, the AI-powered dispatcher aiming to fix what’s broken in traditional dispatch operations. Is AI about to replace human dispatchers? Or is it the efficiency tool carriers didn’t know they needed? We dig into...

In this episode of Freight Expectations, hosts Matthew Leffler and Craig discuss the transformative potential of "Dalilah’s Law," a proposed piece of legislation aimed at addressing a perceived safety and security crisis in the American trucking industry. ⁠Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Thomas Wasson dives deep into the major geopolitical events impacting global supply chains, specifically focusing on recent attacks in the Persian Gulf and the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The show analyzes the ripple effects of these events on energy markets and maritime routes, highlighting how supply chains have become central to modern geopoli...

In this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent wrap up the month of February 2026 with a deep dive into industrial trends, autonomous infrastructure, and AI-driven safety. Industrial Rebound and Broker LiabilityJP Hampstead joins the show to discuss the “re-industrialization” of the American Midwest. He shares insights on:• Industrial Production: U.S. industrial pro...

Welcome to the Friday, February 27th edition of the FreightWaves Morning Minute, where we cover the latest developments in the global logistics and shipping world. We start by discussing the significant leadership transition at Ocean Network Express, as founding CEO Jeremy Nixon prepares to step down from his executive duties. Next, we cover the retail sector, where a massive $100 million settleme...

The domestic freight market remains unstable four weeks after Winter Storm Fern. The question now is whether increased regulatory enforcement pressure could keep this cycle shift tighter for longer. Additionally, how much will tariffs ultimately matter? Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 35 years in transportation — from helping build Leonard’s Express into a $350M logistics powerhouse to leading the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) — Michael Riccio has seen this industry from every angle. In this episode of The Long Haul, Adam sits down with Riccio to talk about leadership, growth, and what’s next for the broker-carrier relationship. They dig into how small c...