FreightCasts

In this fireside chat, Tom Curee, president of Qued joins us to talk about the current state of appointment scheduling and how new technologies and automation are improving the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this fireside chat, Ryan Schreiber, chief growth officer at Metafora, engages in a conversation with FreightWaves' Grace Sharkey, diving into the critical considerations leaders must ponder when assessing their companies' FreightTech requirements. They dissect the distinction between early and late technology adoption, pinpointing the key business challenges that necessitate resolution. Moreove...

The M&A market was white hot for so long, but where does it stand now? Gaurang Shastri, Managing Director at Lincoln International, and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell sit down to dive deep into the outlook for M&A for 2024 and what potential trends could emerge for the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 690 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit, where we’re looking at tech that is transforming the industry. Front’s Craig Klemp looks at emerging systems that aim to empower global and domestic trade. He’s breaking down what Front is seeing in the automation, AI and connected system space. DHL Express’ Greg Hewitt tells us about the company’s new...

Guest: Duane Tegels, VTNA powertrain product marketing manager Topic: Aerodynamics account for about 80% of the fuel efficiency gains in the new Volvo VNL, but engine improvements also contributed while helping usher in better performance and durability for the company's flagship over-the-road truck. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

In this fireside chat, Walter “Mitch” Mitchell, CEO of Tai Software joins us to talk about recent developments and innovations impacting freight broker software. We dive into how automation and AI are changing operations and workflows while removing needless manual tasks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kaylee Nix & Anne Reinke sit down to talk about relationship maintenance and why it is crucial to keep up with your people not only to make money, but also to avoid fraud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This keynote address will feature Doug Waggoner, CEO of Echo Global Logistics, and his take on where the freight market stands and what the prognosis is for the rest of the year. A true test to see how resilient the supply chain can be coming out of a recessionary period. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Grace Sharkey, writer, podcaster and host of FreightWaves Drive Time on SiriusXM joins us to talk about the value of industry events and highlight her recent and upcoming trips. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we bring back the best market expert, David Spencer, VP of Market Intelligence at Arrive Logistics. This month we cover signs to look out for a market flip, why outbound tender rejections were increasing and not spot rates, as well as what to expect from Diesel prices. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other F...

On Episode 689 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by Dad of Two Roadside to discuss the semi truck that almost went over the Clark Memorial Bridge last Friday. How much does it cost to recover a truck after an accident like that? We’ll find out. Plus, we’ll learn how towing works for drivers stuck at Donner Pass. Hydrogen semis are starting to hit the highway this year. We’ll meet Hyzon Motors...

FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey interview Christine Barnhart, Chief Marketing & Industry Officer of Nulogy. According to Barnhart, contract manufacturing is not a pandemic-era trend but, instead, a growth area that makes data collaboration across CPGs’ suppliers more critical.  Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

On episode 685 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Truck Parking Club’s Evan Shelley and Autumn Transport owner-operator Chris Thomas. Shelley just spent over a week riding along with Thomas so he can better understand the truck parking problem and issues driver face. We’ll find out what the two learned from each other and about solving these issues. Will Jenkins is back with his latest ventu...

On episode 686 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by Flexport founder and CEO Ryan Petersen. Flexport made massive waves last year with the return of Petersen and the acquisition of Convoy’s tech. Today we’ll find out how Petersen’s rebuild of Flexport is coming along and how the company plans to use Convoy to rule the road.  Digital Wildcatters’ Collin McLelland is on a mission to be the prem...

In this episode, we dive into the world of e-commerce and grocery stores. Out guest, Dana Krug, Senior vice president - cold chain fulfillment at Phononic breaks down the ways grocers save money, reduce waste, improve carbon emissions and increase efficiency with the Phononic totes. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast. Follow the Running on Ice Podcast Other...

On episode 688 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Via Croatia President Zvonimir Androić about their crazy idea to play pickleball at sea. How does that even work? We’ll learn all about the logistics behind the experience. 32 Truckers a Day is a charitable organization that focuses on truck driver mental health. The group gets its name from the statistic that 32 truck drivers a day either c...

On today’s episode guest host Leah Shaver, President & CEO of The National Transportation Institute, welcomes Avery Vise, vice president of trucking at FTR, for a conversation about the data behind trucking, transportation, the economy, the labor market, and driver population. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! Career Now Brands NTI Infiniti-I Workhound Asurint Transportation Marketing Group S...

Zach and Tony discuss the freight market freefall and whether or not the continued stress on capacity will manifest as a violent shift later. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Eric Bippus, Hexagon Agility EVP, Sales and Systems Development Topic: Natural gas as a transportation fuel typically accounts for 1% to 2% of the Class 8 market. That may be about to rise to fivefold, and tank maker ad fuel system developer Hexagon Agility is getting ready. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: John Araujo, CEO, Forterra Topic: With decades of experience in military applications, Forterra -- formerly Robotic Research -- is expanding into distribution yard autonomy where robotic yard tractors can precisely park twice as many trailers as human drivers. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 687 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Gather AI’s Sean Mitchell about the applicability of warehouse drones, AI, and software in optimizing operations. Gather AI’s software enables drones to fly autonomously through warehouses with no GPS or WiFi to photograph inventory stored in pallet locations. We’ll find out how the largest autonomous inventory management platform in the wor...

In this episode, Christian Appel, Global Head, Product and Program Management at Nikola joins us to talk about their Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles. We dive into the technology, customer impact, and future impact these zero emission vehicles are having on the industry. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we cover some major headlines from the past week affecting brokers, featuring spicy takes from our guest Thomas Wasson, FreightWaves enterprise carrier expert. We break down the new home of Convoy’s software, touch on the trenches of bid season, and a hot take on Lord of the Rings vs the Hobbit. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the...

Join Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey on The Stockout podcast as they delve into the latest trends in the CPG and retail industries, including the adoption of RFID tags for inventory tracking, Walmart's evolving supply chain standards, and Nestlé's market performance. Special guest Tracy Meetre, Chief Commercial Officer of Sunset Transportation, shares insights on navigating the changing landsc...

In this episode, we dive into the world of direct-to-consumer temperature-controlled fulfillment. Out guest, Juan Meisel, founder and CEO at Grip breaks down the new fulfillment center and how the ever changing weather of the country affects the supply chain. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast. Follow the Running on Ice Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn...