Freightonomics

Anthony and Zach discuss the Knight-Swift purchase of US Xpress and the current M&A environment as the Fed continues its war on inflation.  Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Zach discuss takeaways from the recent bank failures and bring on Dr Zac Rogers to discuss the current supply chain environment.  Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Anthony and Zach discuss whether or not there are any signs of a return to seasonal patterns after a relatively uneventful winter.  Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 This week offered huge releases for the macro economy. Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith dive into those reports and what it means for freight.  Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Mulvey and Zach Strickland discuss whether or not we are seeing evidence that the goods economy has bottomed. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Zach discuss takeaways from Knight-Swift and Old Dominion earnings, Dallas’ recent ice event, why LTL outperformed TL in Q4, 2022 capacity growth, the Fed’s decelerating rate hikes, and why there is continued optimism from transportation providers about 2023.  Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Zach explore what needs to happen for a soft landing for the US economy and how it may be too late for the freight market.  Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Zach discuss how debt management will weigh heavily on the future transportation economy.  Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Zach discuss whether or not the data points to a bottoming of freight and economic activity as we enter 2023.   Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Zac Rogers returns to discuss the latest Logistics Managers’ Index results and what they suggest for supply chains in 2023.   Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The effect of a slowing economy is finally reaching some of the lagging sectors. Manufacturing and LTL are starting to dip into negative growth territory for the first time this year.  Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Historically, December is a mix of chaos of last minute activity and gearing down for the holiday period. The economy shows continued signs of slowing down, but how will it affect freight’s most polarizing month. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Demand for transportation continues to fall heading into the final stretch of 2022, yet there is still evidence of capacity growth. Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland discuss what post peak could look like.  Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is clear that the economy is slowing and transportation providers are feeling the softness as what looks like an underwhelming peak approaches. Anthony and Zach discuss the nuances between this and previous economic cycles. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Zach break down the GDP growth announcement and what it means for transportation as well as the broader economy.  Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Zach discuss what to make of J.B. Hunt’s earning beat and Knight-Swift’s miss. The fundamentals of the freight market have been falling apart since March, but many large carriers are just now feeling it.  Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Zach discuss how many macroeconomic  transitions take a long time to fully manifest, while certain aspects turn on a dime. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Zach discuss the spectrum of reactions to the easing economic environment as we transition into a new era. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Zach discuss how Hurricane Ian may undermine some supply chains’ recovery as well as what it means for the economy. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach Strickland welcomes the new Anthony Smith to the show to sift through the news of the day.  Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The rail strike nearly brought another round of economic chaos to the economy, illustrating that supply chain disruptions can still have huge impacts. Anthony and Zach discuss what other possible risks to economic stability are still looming in 2022.  Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

The economy is on a rollercoaster of extreme highs and lows. Is this a direct effect of short sighted over corrective behavior or has the world entered a new era of increased volatility? Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony is joined by Tony Mulvey for a double econ conversation around the underlying trends within the U.S. and the supply chain Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Zach explore economic and transportation trends as the economy moves into a new post-pandemic state of being. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Zach ask what is the ideal balance between policy and personal responsibility and discuss the recent governmental actions such as the Inflation bill and AB5 ruling and their impact on businesses and individuals.   Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices