FreightCasts

Autonomous trucking software developers have enough on their plate without having to sweat the details of integrating their technologies with the engine and transmission. Many are leaving that work to Cummins Inc., the world's largest engine maker whose expertise in making systems work together has thrust the company into a key role in the autonomous trucking space. J. Michael Taylor, Director of...

Does autonomous trucking have to leave out the driver to be successful? Plus runs a Level 4 high-autonomy system beneath advanced driver assistance system software, but drivers will continue to play an important role as it racks up billions of real-world miles before removing the human from the equation. Shawn Kerrigan, COO and Co-Founder at Plus, is joined by Trucking Carrier Expert Thomas Wasson...

Bill Bleim of NFI Industries was in on very early of testing Class 8 electric trucks. He knows their limitations and what roles they perform best. Rob Reich of Schneider has less experience but both companies are proving where electrified transportation fits in the heavy-duty freight world. Love’s Truck Care & Speedco is the nation’s largest preventative maintenance network over the road. With mor...

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey will discuss the impact of Labor day and the most recent inflation reports impact on the freight market.  We will also look further down the road at why a potential peak season may not be what we have traditionally experienced in the past. Love’s Truck Care & Speedco is the nation’s largest preventative maintenance network over the roa...

Grace celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week and also exposes the current and future gaps of labor from technology providers, to automation integrators to those working the floor at your favorite retailers. She also invites Elise Crevier, president of yard management and dock scheduling software provider C3 Solutions, to speak on the importance of building a culture that builds loyal e...

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are celebrating Truck Driver Appreciation Week with Convoy’s founder and Chief Experience Officer Grant Goodell. He’s here to talk TDAW, Haul Stars, ride-alongs and getting fleets paid faster. Is a rail strike coming and how did we get here in the first place? FreightWaves Editorial Director Rachel Premack tells us how it all went off the rails. Back The Truc...

Drue Epler takes the BTU Podcast behind the scenes with stories of Grave Digger, Bigfoot, and the Monster Truck Racing Association   Sign up for the Back The Truck Up Newsletter and get up to date information on the stories here, for truckers, by truckers! Sign up for the Back The Truck Up Newsletter and get up to date information on the stories here, for truckers, by truckers! Check out BackTheTr...

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about the CHIPS Act and what it means for ports and the auto industry. Bill Doyle, Executive Director at Maryland Port Administration, leads the top port in the nation for handling automobiles, light trucks, farm and construction machinery. He’s here to fill us in on what’s rolling off the ro-ros.  School is back in session, football is back and C...

On the far edge of electrification is REE Automotive, which places electronic drive, steer, and brake technology at each wheel corner to take advantage of efficiencies like regenerative braking that could quickly close the total cost of ownership gap with conventional powertrains while adding features like four-wheel steering. Sam Abuelsamid, Principal Analyst at Guidehouse Insights, and Daniel Ba...

The electric vehicle industry in the U.S. desperately needs more local sources of lithium. Enter Snow Lake Lithium, which is establishing a massive, “sustainable” all-electric lithium mine in northern Manitoba. CEO Phil Gross explains how this will work, and how it will be better for future EVs. Love’s Truck Care & Speedco is the nation’s largest preventative maintenance network over the road. Wit...

Kaylee Nix welcomes Pawan Joshi from e2open to the show to discuss the pros and cons of cross-border trade, how nearshoring will change the industry, and what it takes to successfully operate in multiple countries. Love’s Truck Care & Speedco is the nation’s largest preventative maintenance network over the road. With more than 1,500 maintenance bays offering light mechanical services and DOT insp...

Kevin welcomes James Jacobs, Vice President of Enterprise Sales, Emerge to discuss the always delicate balancing act between service and price. How do you talk to transportation managers who are being judged on both transportation spend according to the budget, and service levels as defined by their customers? Listen now for our answers to this all important question.  You can learn more about TAI...

FreightWaves Mary O’Connell and James Coombes from Vector.ai sit down to talk about all things EDI. Love’s Truck Care & Speedco is the nation’s largest preventative maintenance network over the road. With more than 1,500 maintenance bays offering light mechanical services and DOT inspections, Love’s and Speedco are invested in getting drivers back on the road quickly and safely. Visit www.loves.co...

Denise McCann, Founder & CEO of Renegade Logistics Group shares her journey of starting a new chapter after a successful run in the corporate world. Listen in to how bootstrapping throws lots of curveballs and how she has had to pivot on a dime to keep the journey alive. Love’s Truck Care & Speedco is the nation’s largest preventative maintenance network over the road. With more than 1,500 mainten...

Meet the man in freight that everyone knows. He is an SVP at Kingsgate Logistics but he is also very involved in our industry. If you want to build a better network and advance your career, this is the episode for you. Love’s Truck Care & Speedco is the nation’s largest preventative maintenance network over the road. With more than 1,500 maintenance bays offering light mechanical services and DOT...

It's an interesting approach: Prop 22 might allow a drayage company to avoid some of the more onerous aspects of AB5 in California. That's the theory of Andrew Leone, the CEO of last-mile platform Dispatch. He joins the first-ever video edition of Drilling Deep to discuss that prospect with host John Kingston. Also on the podcast: the recent drop in crude oil prices is not filtering through to die...

On this episode of Running on Ice, Colby Varley from Advanced Transportation Services joins the coolest community in freight to talk about service failures and how to create a relationship of respect with carriers. Love’s Truck Care & Speedco is the nation’s largest preventative maintenance network over the road. With more than 1,500 maintenance bays offering light mechanical services and DOT insp...

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are going inside and outside the pump as we look at how truck stops work and the tech behind the pump. We’ll learn about what the future holds for fuels and charging as well as what the truck stop of the near future will look like.  Plus, a freight market breakdown, best of a Truck Driver Appreciation Week and this week in news.  With special guests Jonathan...

For years we’ve been told about AI, robotics, and automation taking over blue-collar jobs. But with the latest advancements in AI software, it could be white-collar jobs that are replaced more quickly. What does this mean for creators and artists? We’re breaking it down in today’s episode.  Also in today’s show:  →Pam Simon is telling us what to expect at the next Manifest conference →Justin Marti...

Jeremy Reymer, CEO & Founder of DriverReach, is joined by Nick Hilleseim, Chief Sales Officer with TVC ProDriver. 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! Love’s Truck Care & Speedco is the nation’s la...

Scott Berhang is joined by Elaine Levin, President of Powerhouse TL, to discuss recent news in the fuel markets. Love’s Truck Care & Speedco is the nation’s largest preventative maintenance network over the road. With more than 1,500 maintenance bays offering light mechanical services and DOT inspections, Love’s and Speedco are invested in getting drivers back on the road quickly and safely. Visit...

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? Love’s Truck Care & Speedco is the nation’s largest preventative maintenance network over the road. With more than 1,500 maintenance bays offering light mechanical services and DOT inspections, Love’s and Speedco...

Kodiak Robotics resisted the temptation of going public during the heady days of SPACs, preferring to raise money from venture capital. Now, as its list of partnerships and technology breakthroughs grows, Kodiak is gaining a reputation as a leader in high-level autonomy shedding the late-comer label. Join Don Burnette, Co-Founder & CEO of Kodiak Robotics, and Alan Adler, Detroit Bureau Chief at Fr...

FreightWaves' Jack Daleo and Tim Reeser of Lightning eMotors talk everything EVs, from common misconceptions to challenges for adoption and everything in between. You'll also hear about the latest technology from Lightning eMotors, including zero emissions vans, electric powertrains and charging stations. Love’s Truck Care & Speedco is the nation’s largest preventative maintenance network over the...

Rakesh Aneja, Vice President and Chief of eMobility at Daimler Truck North America knows the limitations of infrastructure for electric trucks. They need more time and power to charge than passenger cars, which is one reason Daimler Truck and two other entities are committing $650 million for medium- and heavy-duty truck charging. Love’s Truck Care & Speedco is the nation’s largest preventative ma...