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Catch up on what these two companies are building to enhance their technology in the industry. Also meet two amazing female leaders who have a lot of industry experience: Jaclyn Rinkel, Director, US Network at project44 and Beth Howard, Director Carrier Development Follow MadGaines LIVE on Apple Podcasts Follow MadGaines LIVE on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices....

In today’s Navigate B2B, it’s crystal clear if ocean freight had a favorite song it would be a tie between “Rolling in the Deep” and “Start Me Up” Follow FreightWaves on Apple Podcasts Follow FreightWaves on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to the brand new Back The Truck Up team. Diver / content creators Ingrid Brown, James “Rooster” Bowen and Justin Martin join the show to talk about what they’re bringing to the new site. What is Back The Truck Up? BTU is a freight culture site by truckers and industry veterans covering the latest news, players and viral trends of the industry with...

The enterprise fleet model is changing. Technology, partnerships and supply chain demands are causing a rapid evolution in the trucking industry landscape. Beth Howard, Director of Carrier Development at Transfix, joins us to discuss promoting supply chain efficiency through technology, the value of dedicated fleet partnerships, and how fleet / digital broker relationships may change and improve a...

We all know content marketing is important, but if you’re kicking your feet up after you hit publish, then you’re doing it all wrong. In today’s show, we’re breaking down how to master the distribution side of content marketing to make sure all of your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.   Also on the show, Haley Fazio is breaking down how she plans the live and virtual events for FreightWaves along w...

On this week's Drilling Deep podcast, Peter Stefanovich of Left Lane Associates gives listeners an overview of the market for buying and selling all sorts of trucking-related assets, but with a particular focus on how the demand for brokerages is doing. Also on the podcast, host John Kingston looks at whether a lot of the reason oil prices are rising higher is because diesel is dragging it there. ...

Listen as two fuel experts, Scott Berhang, Director of FreightWaves Academy, and Elaine Levin, President at Powerhouse, discuss the state of fuel markets, and where prices are likely to head in the next several months. They will discuss the essentials of having a good physical fuel buying program, and the important need to have a solid, realistic "hedging" program in place to limit your price risk...

On this special episode Jeremy Reymer, CEO & Founder of DriverReach, chats with Hayden Cardiff, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Idelic, live at the 2022 Fleet Safety & Operations Conference in Pittsburgh. 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 Taki...

FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel discusses the outlook for the CPG industry with Dr. Krishnakumar (KK) Davey, President of Client Engagement at IRI, a data and analytics company with a specialty in CPG.   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-mobili...

As we start to ‘electrify everything,’ more batteries are spending more time in transit. KULR Technologies has been working on ways to safely ship batteries for years, including with NASA. CEO Michael Mo stops by to explain how it works, and how it can affects electric vehicles. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation elec...

Kevin is live at FreightWaves' Enterprise Fleet Summit talking with Ryder's Director of Freight Brokerage, David Stone, and fleet management tools with Mustafa Azizi, Founder & CEO of Zuum. 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 comp...

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are coming to you live from FreightWaves Enterprise Fleet Summit. They’re covering the collapsing spot market; geometry of geo fences; how tech is enabling large fleets; the power of location analytics; and becoming a broker of choice. Plus, a rest stop review of Beyond Meat jerky.  With special guests Dennis Cooke, President and CEO at Transforce; Jay Gustaf...

Craig Fuller, Founder & CEO of FreightWaves, is joined by Richard Greening, Global Technical Director at DDC FPO, to discuss what Carrier Executives have their on on for the coming year. 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 competi...

The trucking industry is on the precipice of a potential freight recession with declining load volumes, rising fuel costs, rapid inflation and changes in market demand driven by consumer behavior. These headwinds will impact carriers of all sizes as they work to adjust their transportation network while managing declining margins from higher costs. Bill Wettstein, President and CFO of Nussbaum joi...

Culture is more than a campaign. Successful turnarounds begin with a belief that you must capture the minds and hearts of customers and team members. James Reed, President & CEO of USA Truck, is joined by Tim Guin, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Operator of USA Truck, in this fireside chat.  Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner t...

 In this special wrap-up to Women's History Month, Cassandra talks with Bea Rodriguez, Jill Rice, and Tessie Greenfield of Port X Logistics about their career journeys and what they predict for the future of women in logistics. 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 an...

Kaylee Nix sits down with Melzie Wilson to talk about handling the best big changes in the freight industry. 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 Great Quarter,...

Kevin welcomes Denise Praul from Whiteboard Learning to discuss how asking for referrals 100% of the time can transform your freight sales career.  Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown 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...

Mary O'Connell and ArcBest’s Steven Leonard sit down to cover all things LTL and avoid unnecessary charges. 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 A...

Omar Singh, CEO & Founder Surge Transportation opens up about how the seeds of success are often planted in our failures. Listen in as he shares the darkest moments of his journey and how adding 1% a day can make 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 costs, eliminate emissio...

We talk with Emerge President George Abernathy about the origins of the annual bid, how data and technology are revolutionizing how and when to do it, and what it means for carriers and shippers involved. 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-mobil...

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about XPO’s Brad Jacobs and Avril Lavigne making freight memes come true; the state of inflation and an original song about it; Tive’s series B; and the importance of meeting drivers at their level.  Plus, more economists cosign on the freight downturn; Shanghai port runs out of reefer space; truck driver coercion complaints on record pace; parcel...

In today’s episode, Steve explores the connection between potential woes in the container markets and overall transportation markets. Are they connected, disconnected or morphed into an entirely different animal? You don’t want to miss the back story of how containers are playing ball with the market, and who’s winning. Follow FreightWaves on Apple Podcasts Follow FreightWaves on Spotify More Frei...

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to trucker Sadaya Morris about her trip to the White House talk on trucking. We’ll find out how drivers are working within the system to get their voices heard. Plus, get ready for the truth behind LTL pricing; how to ship your conference and event goods; Loadsmith and TuSimple partner up; how to accelerate your sales funnel; and this week’s good...

Ken Johnson, CEO of Leonard’s Express, joins host Tyler Cole to discuss opportunities for fleets to reduce emissions. Through piloting new and emerging technologies, Leonard’s Express seeks to improve profitability with better fuel efficiency. Customers and employees are clamoring for change in an industry that is often perceived as playing catch up when it comes to innovation. Ken and his sustain...