FreightCasts

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are cutting through the negative news and focusing on what three powerful real women in trucking are doing to better the industry. We’ll see how they’re advocating for parking, safety, and improved conditions at the port.  A look at using reverse logistics to eliminate waste in the supply chain. We’ll also learn how to revitalize customer relationships amidst...

Danny Gomez, Director of Financial and Emerging Markets, interviews Jakke Aoga, Co-founder of La Kahea Community Farm, to talk about the symbiotic relationship we have with the land and how unsustainable farming practices have impacted food nutrition and CO2 levels. We take the show beyond tailpipe emissions into a broader discussion about the benefits of regenerative agriculture and the challenge...

Landing big shippers to keep your wheels turning 100% of the time is every trucker's dream. Is the juice really worth the squeeze though? Kevin Hill, Executive Publisher at FreightWaves, and Paul Estrada, Consultant and PE Consulting, discuss the pros and cons of working for large Fortune 500 shippers as a small fleet or owner-operator. With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation...

FreightWaves' Henry Byers created a bit of a storm recently when he wrote an article for FreightWaves.com with the provocative title: US import demand is dropping off a cliff. In this week's edition of Drilling Deep, Byers sits down with host John Kington to talk about the methodology used to reach that conclusion, and what it means for the larger issue of backed-up supply chains. Also on the podc...

FreightWaves CTO Daniel Pickett and uShip CEO Kris Lamb discuss how some drivers are dealing with the simultaneous pressures from record prices for Diesel and Class 8 equipment, as well as a recent decline in spot rates. Rather than seek shelter by leasing onto large carriers, many OTR drivers are shifting their business to focus on customer direct freight and getting closer to both shipper and co...

Jeremy Reymer, CEO & Founder of DriverReach, chats with Jay Wommack, founder and CEO of Vertical Alliance Group. 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 the Hire Road on whatever platform you listen on! With more than 60 years of experience in logist...

Most of us in shipping know how complex the busy produce season can be. Which is why many freight brokers go above and beyond to try to reach those shippers. In this episode, we're talking with citrus farm owner turned shipper turned podcaster on the complexities of shipping produce, what brokers need to know before reaching out to customers. and how The Produce Industry Podcast is making moves th...

Zach and Anthony tackle explaining stagflation and its potential impact on supply chains and transportation as well as address the debate around import activity. With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ensure global and domestic shipping practices are efficient and effective. Dunavant generates supply chain profic...

Justin Martin, Supertrucker and Social Media Coordinator of Back the Truck Up, sits down with Chace Barber, Co-Founder & CEO of Edison Motors, to discuss how he's looking to revolutionize the logging industry with his prototype 1962 Kenworth electric/diesel hybrid. With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ensure gl...

Staff writer and SiriusXM host Grace Sharkey chats with Trucker Tools CEO Kary Jablonski about strategies for carriers to follow in order to stay profitable and gain revenue in competitive freight markets. Jablonski recommends procedures for load booking practices, rate negotiation and technology utilization and much more. With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is...

Zach Strickland, Director of Freight Market Intelligence, and Ashley Savage, National Sales Manager of COOP by Ryder, discuss strategies for navigating a tumultuous transportation environment. With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ensure global and domestic shipping practices are efficient and effective. Dunavan...

The Back The Truck Up podcast is here, with Justin “SuperTrucker” Martin, MemeLord Extraordinaire, and James “Rooster” Bowen, King of the Freight Kaiju, bringing you the action in the trucking and logistics world. We got a “Recap” of articles Rooster pecked out over on backthetruckup.com and our first guest interview with Leland Schmitt Jr. There’s been a lot of action in the news up off Packerlan...

Spot market challenges have plagued carriers in recent months, affecting small fleets the most. Terry Freeze, director of dedicated services at ArcBest, shares the best tips for small fleet owners succeeding in this challenging market. With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ensure global and domestic shipping pra...

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are coming to you live from FreightWaves Small Fleet & Owner Operator summit. Today the focus is all on empowering small fleets to weather what is shaping up to be a cruel cruel summer.  They’re joining by special guests Jett McCandless, Founder & CEO at project44; Tobenna Ariodiogbu, Co-Founder & CEO at CloudTrucks; David Kessler, Vice President Expedited Fl...

On this episode of Put That Coffee Down Kevin invites Evan Burna from DeSpir Logistics to the show to discuss how hauling specialized and mission critical cargo is a fantastic way to protect your small fleet from the volatility in the average dry van market. It takes the expertise, certificates, and tools of course right partners to keep your wheels turning and premium rates coming in the door. Wi...

Prasad Gollapalli is Founder, Strategic Advisor & CCO of Trucker Tools. As Trucker’s Tools chief strategist and solution visionary, Prasad brings to the company nearly 20 years of experience in management and product strategy with trucking and shipping software companies. Craig Fuller is the CEO and founder of FreightWaves, the leading provider of data and analytics for the global logistics indust...

Laura Cyrus, senior director of industry training and outreach for Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) discusses the valuable position truckers hold when recognizing and reporting human trafficking cases. Cyrus breaks down red flags for truckers to watch for and what steps to take when those red flags come to fruition. She also details how the organization trains trucking companies today and what f...

Kaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey learn about the coolest community in freight with Running on Ice host Sydney Edwards.  With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ensure global and domestic shipping practices are efficient and effective. Dunavant generates supply chain proficiency with outstanding, attentive, and expedie...

The three-wheeled, teardrop-shaped Aptera EV is like nothing else on the road, but you still need normal supply chains and component suppliers to turn the engineering ideas into reality. We ask CEO Chris Anthony what it will take to start production and when the 24,000 people who’ve placed their orders will be able to get their sleek new EVs. With more than 60 years of experience in logistics inno...

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell, Bill Thayer, and Rob Caucci, co-founders of Fillogic, sit down to talk about the issues with final mile and how to make it less of a headache. With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ensure global and domestic shipping practices are efficient and effective. Dunavant generates supply c...

Kevin welcomes Tony Mulvey, Sr. Research Analyst, and co-host of #withSONAR to the show today to discuss how to create your own freight market research. From using your internal data to leveraging a host of free data sources you can turn your customers into loyal fans by creating research that is both informative and entertaining.  Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! #sales #P...

Commodity prices, BLS data and Smucker’s results all point to food price inflation getting worse before it gets better. In this episode of The Stockout, Mike Baudendistel discusses how CPG companies are positioning themselves for handling further rising costs.    With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ensure glob...

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to a startup that’s looking to build an EV fleet and load board. We’ll find out why it is betting big on the Tesla Semi and what the market looks like for an EV load board.  Biden is battling the big boats. What’s the fallout from Friday’s speech at the Port of Los Angeles? Frank Kenney, director of industry solutions at Cleo, says the market for...

Jobie Turner, Retired Colonel of the United States Air Force, talks how the military handles supply chain and logistics crunches. With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ensure global and domestic shipping practices are efficient and effective. Dunavant generates supply chain proficiency with outstanding, attentiv...

Onu Ekebie - CEO of HTL Freight shares how he found his path to entrepreneurship through acquisitions. Listen to how he approaches purchasing logistics businesses and how the first 90 days are the hardest.   With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ensure global and domestic shipping practices are efficient and eff...