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The FMCSA is revisiting a possible regulation to mandate trucks have speed limiters. What do you think about this idea? Should a full truckload 53-foot truck be allowed to travel at 90 mph? Would slowing down trucks save lives? Join the discussion with experts from OOIDA and the Institute for Safer Trucking to hear both sides of this issue. Follow MadGaines LIVE on Apple Podcasts Follow MadGaines...

On today’s episode, Dooner is headed to Austin, Texas, to test drive Hyliion’s Hypertruck ERX. While there, he got to sit down with the company’s CEO and founder, Thomas Healy, to talk about the driving experience and to do a Twitter Q&A. Find out the latest from this EV company intent on delivering tomorrow’s trucks today. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple P...

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about the state of small trucking. With spot rates cratering, inflation starting to crush consumer spending, and diesel costing trucks a $1 a mile - it’s time for a check up.  SmartHop CEO and co-founder Guillermo Garcia shares the results of his company’s report on ‘The State of Independent Truckers and Small Fleets.”  Tom Zeis, Partner at Port X...

Andrea Pope from Leaf Logistics joins host Tyler Cole to talk about removing waste from road freight. Specifically, Leaf is a company on a mission to revolutionize freight procurement by building a more transparent industry-wide network of shippers and logistics service providers. They review opportunities to reduce emissions today and forecast future solutions to bring net-zero freight to market....

With first quarter earnings in the book, Todd Fowler joins host John Kingston on Drilling Deep to talk about the strong opening to the year and whether it's sustainable. He addresses a few companies specifically: Saia, Hub Group and Old Dominion Freight Lines get his attention. Also on the podcast, Kingston discusses the inventory numbers for ultra low sulfur diesel on the East Coast that are star...

We talk about the power of content marketing on this show nonstop and a lot of that conversation centers around video. But what if you don’t like being on camera? That’s where the power of UGC and freightfluencers comes into play. Also on the show, Ken Kowal of Shipstarter is breaking down logistics content marketing strategies, Tommy and Robert from Get Swift are telling us about their food logis...

Jeremy Reymer, CEO & Founder of DriverReach, chats with Tom Fogarty, CEO of Bestpass. 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 logistics innovation, Dunavant is...

On today’s episode of #WithSONAR Luke Falasca Tony Mulvey will discuss how drayage and intermodal are holding up 52week highs in a down trucking 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 practices are efficient and effective. Dunavant generates supply chain proficiency wi...

Grace breaks down the rise of mass-marketing toy campaigns, influenced by the fandom of Star Wars. She also invites Star Wars fans and entrepreneurs Mike Rude and Aly Hancock of S+V Technologies to discuss their concept of “stock-in-motion”. 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 shippi...

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are finding out why the Port of Cleveland rocks. Here to tell us all about it is the port’s president and CEO Will Freidman. A bloodbath for thee, but not for me? That’s what Rachel Premack, Editorial Director at FreightWaves says. We’ll find out what she means by that.  Bobby Coffey-Loy, President & Founder of LGBTQ+ Truck Driver Network talks about driving...

Kaylee nix welcomes Brian Straight and Jack Daleo to the show to hear all about modern shippers big award win 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 cus...

Robotic Research has been working on off-road autonomous vehicles for military use for years. Now, the company’s commercial division, RR.AI, is putting those AVs to work in ports and other areas where road-ready AVs might have problems, potentially easing supply chain woes. With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to...

Grace and Kaylee discuss Kaylees adventures on the road to the Future of Supply Chain in Rogers, Arkansas. They duo also invite chief compliance officer and ESG officer of GXO, Meagan Fitzsimmons, to discuss the company’s first ESG report since spinning off XPO Logistics in August. With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowl...

In today’s episode, we examine how Intermodal influences trucking companies, from potential profit centers to possible service disruptions. Not all intermodal and rail companies carry their own containers, providing trucking companies the opportunity to fill in and haul everything from shipping containers, chassis, reefer units or dry van units.  With more than 60 years of experience in logistics...

Cold calling and prospecting has changed since the pandemic. To discuss new prospecting styles, Kevin welcomes Emanuel Patrascu from Varstar Alliance to discuss how to run successful prospecting programs in this post-pandemic world.   Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a famil...

Mary O’Connell and Convoy’s Jennifer Wong sit down to talk about decarbonizing the supply chain and the importance of progress over perfection. 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 outstan...

Brad Hollister, Founder of SwanLeap shares his journey from business idea to successful exit and the advice he wished he'd listened to earlier. Listen to his insights on how extreme commitment and hard work apply to every aspect of life.  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...

Kevin welcomes Ryan Schreiber from Metafora into the studio to discuss sales and operations in this changing freight market 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. Dunavant generates supply chain proficiency with outstanding, a...

Mike Baudendistel gives some highlights from CPG earnings and provides thoughts on why both CPG and freight carriers have reported solid first quarter earnings. Mike runs through some SONAR highlights.    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 effect...

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about the tolerance for turbulence needed to survive in the trucking business.   Sharon Harding, Director of Provider Development at Ascent Global Logistics talks about the importance of developing carrier relationships in good times and bad.  Michael Ritzema, President at Superior Trucking Payroll Services doesn’t think that the ATA is telling th...

Put That Coffee Down: Selling freight as the market turns from a bull to a bear market is challenging. Kevin welcomes Matt Perkins, founder and CEO, of BTB Logistics to discuss how to keep building your book of business when finding trucks becomes less and less valuable to shippers.  Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Lea...

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about why intermodal is such a dumpster fire. Steadfast Warehousing’s Martin Otero fills us in on the challenges intermodal and drayage operators are facing in the spring of ‘22. With another nuclear verdict in the news, we’re diving deeper on the subject with Mark Schedler, senior transport management editor at J. J. Keller & Associates Inc. Meme...

Tyler Cole is joined by Emily Phillips, Global Chair of the Sustainability Committee at XPO. The pair discuss the opportunities and challenges in getting large organizations aligned behind environmental and social commitments. They also chat through highlights from XPO’s recent 2022 sustainability report and the reason that XPO formed a global committee in charge of sustainable initiatives. Electr...

Lindsey Trent is the president of the Next Generation in Trucking Association, founded just last year. Her group works with high schools and trade institutes to steer young people toward a career in logistics, whether it's as a driver, a diesel mechanic or some other area. She joins host John Kingston on this week's edition of Drilling Deep to talk about the work her group is doing and how the ass...

Internet marketing as been around since…well….the internet. And for years we’ve been told to use certain tools because of the powerful data it provides. But too often we set these reports up, have them sent to our inboxes, only to say to ourselves, “That’s great but what do I do now?” That’s what we’re diving into with today’s show by helping to make sense of the next steps after you look at your...