FreightCasts

Running your own truck or small fleet is all about risk versus reward. Kevin and Drew discuss how to evaluate situations and partners to put your business on the path of long-term profitability. Drew Herpich, Chief Commercial Officer of Transportation Insight at Nolan Transportation, is joined by Kevin Hill, Executive Publisher at FreightWaves, in this fireside chat. With more than 60 years of exp...

Understanding a battery’s health by measuring voltage, current and resistance is not the only way to check if there’s a problem. Liminal has another idea: use ultrasound and machine learning analytics to look inside each cell in the factory, to catch any problems before they make it to the pack and then the vehicle. With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a famil...

Kaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey are joined by The Maritime Professor,  Lauren Beagen to discuss hot topics in ocean shipping, marine law, and what it takes to start your own podcast.  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...

In today’s episode, Frank Mabry, a Senior Analyst for Corporate Strategy at Torc Robotics joins me as we talk about the much lauded and always impending autonomous truck rollout. We dive deep into what the autonomous truck future may actually look like and challenge the narratives on why so many autonomous truck companies want you to think they’re ready to deploy this technology tomorrow.  With mo...

Freightwaves Mary O’Connell and Arrive’s David Spencer return with a June freight market update. 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 expedient customer service...

Bestselling author David Hoffeld and Kevin Hill, FreightWaves Executive Publisher, discuss how we can all use science and the human psyche to drive sales by sticking to our ethics. 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...

We talk with Prasad Gollapalli, Founder, Strategic Advisor of TruckerTools about the various ways drivers and carriers can utilize rewards programs and how brokers can create greater value in the process. We discuss the importance of establishing good relationships with carriers and brokers and how those benefits can pay off. He is joined by Enterprise Trucking Carrier Expert, Thomas Wasson. With...

Chad Carlton, COO of Everything Kitchens and the Founder of an e-commerce 3PL opens up on the struggles he faced when his family lost it all and how it shapes his outlook on business and life. Listen in on how to avoid having your identity wrapped up in the wrong things. With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ens...

This episode is for those curious leaders and entrepreneurs who want to learn more about the technology that everyone is raving about. Learn about how this San Fran native started the company, worked through challenges, and found product-market fit. With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ensure global and domesti...

Ingrid Brown joins us with 40 years of experience in being the boss of her product. This weeks show describes how a driver can take charge of shipments and bridge the gap between them and broker. 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. Duna...

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...