FreightCasts

Anthony Smith and Tony Mulvey discuss the Central Freight Lines bankruptcy and if the decision to wind down operations makes sense given the current environment. Follow Great Quarter, Guys on Apple Podcasts Follow Great Quarter, Guys on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A customer might always be right, but a client needs help to get to the right decision. Do you have transactional customers or consulting clients? It’s all about your sales approach.  Kevin and Richie welcomes everyone’s favorite lawyer and fellow FreightWaves TV host Cassandra Gaines of MadGaines fame to discuss how sometimes giving legal advice means getting paid to tell your clients they are do...

Mary O’Connell sits down with Josie Blanco, Legal & Compliance Lead at Nuvocargo and Anaid Chacon, Head of Product to dive into the changes around paperwork requirements in Mexico. Follow Check Call on Apple Podcasts Follow Check Call 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 about the Central Freight Lines shutdown. After 96 years the carrier has called it quits. We’ll look into what that means for its customers and we’ll share job opportunities for its displaced workers.  John Brewer, director of distribution and logistics at CKE Restaurants Inc., is serving up fast food logistics and tells us how Hardee’s/Carl’s Jr....

Matt is back with Tyler Cole, FreightWaves’ Director of Carbon Intelligence for a special holiday-themed episode. On today’s show, the pair discuss Christmas trees, cardboard boxes, and consumer behaviors. They examine each of these subjects and how they ultimately build into an overall picture of sustainability.  Follow Rising Tides on Apple Podcasts Follow Rising Tides on Spotify More FreightWav...

In this episode, Mike Baudendistel goes through the latest CPG news before discussing the major trends that he expects to impact the CPG industry in 2022.  Sign up for The Stockout newsletter Follow The Stockout on Apple Podcasts Follow The Stockout on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FreightWaves' Director of Carbon Intelligence, Tyler Cole, is joined by Aaron Terrazas, Director of Economic Research at Convoy. They discuss Convoy's latest research comparing the emission reduction potential of electric vehicles and eliminating empty miles. While focusing on immediate optimization is often overlooked in climate strategies, it's the lowest hanging fruit available for shippers and...

Meet the man who gave up his C-level job in corporate America to start his own company. Hear about his journey and his new company. Follow MadGaines LIVE on Apple Podcasts Follow MadGaines LIVE on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve examines hammers (tough guy) and spinners (old school) of the OSRA and ramifications of the Act in light of the current state of Containergeddon. What smoke signals are emanating from the stacks of containers both in Port and out of sight, that give Steve reason to believe we are in a new element of the container crisis. Follow FreightWaves on Apple Podcasts Follow FreightWaves on Spotify Mo...

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are calling the hogs! We’re highlighting Arkansas as a supply chain hub and how the Razorbacks and J.B. Hunt are making this area the epicenter of freight.  We’re joined by David Dobrzykowski, Director, Master of Science program in Supply Chain Management and students Kasey Grovey, Olivia Kellstrom, and Robert Cooperescue from the University of Arkansas Walto...

Matt McLelland, VP of Sustainability and Innovation at Covenant Logistics, joins Tyler Cole to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing logistics providers as shippers increasingly look for emission reductions. Their conversation touches on carbon accounting and supplier audits before pivoting to predictions of the future technological shifts that will have outsized impacts on sustainabilit...

Desiree Wood is an independent owner operator who has devoted much of her time educating those who need to know about the crisis in truck parking today. She speaks in public, she joins webcasts and on Drilling Deep this week, she joins host John Kingston to discuss her recent efforts to alert the world about the parking squeeze. Also on the podcast, Kingston talks about a diesel-related market: th...

You’ve probably heard the words NFTs and AI thrown around a lot. While these tools are talked about as technology that will change our lives in the near future, a lot of these tools are already here.  In today’s show, we’re going to talk about how the one-person marketing team can use AI tools already on the market to get back hours in their workday. Then we’re chatting with futurism creator Nasja...

Zach and Anthony reconnect with Dr Zac Rogers and discuss the latest Logistics Managers’ Index results and how supply chains have changed over the past year.  Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DriverReach CEO and Founder Jeremy Reymer talks to David McBride, Executive VP of Recruitment for Lazer Spot, on how to attract drivers to the trucking industry. Follow Taking The Hire Road on Apple Podcasts Follow Taking The Hire Road on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of WithSONAR, we will discuss the sharp recovery of freight demand after a Thanksgiving slump and what it means going into the Christmas New Years holidays! Follow #withSONAR on Apple Podcasts Follow #withSONAR 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 about the art of capturing container ships on film with photographer Nick Souza. We’ll learn how he gets such amazing pics of these beasts of the ocean. Looking for the perfect gift for the freight lover in your family? He’ll tell us how to get prints of your favorite shots.  Mason George, President at IMC National Accounts discusses the dramatic...

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America has been using a packaging technology called RP System to protects products such as auto parts and electronics in Japan for many years. Now, the company wants to introduce RP System to production facilities in the U.S., and there’s no time like a pandemic to make sure limited supplies are protected from moisture and oxygen damage. Follow Transmission on Apple Podcas...

In today's episode, Kevin and Richie discuss the importance of continuing education in sales. There’s a reason why doctors, lawyers, and engineers continue to read and learn in their professions. It’s the same for sales too.  Kevin and Richie also come to class prepared to share their top 5 books every person selling freight should read.  Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! #s...

Anthony Smith and Tony Mulvey dive into recent transactions around in the logistics space and Wall Street’s reaction.  Follow Great Quarter, Guys on Apple Podcasts Follow Great Quarter, Guys on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary O’Connell and Bryce Williford sit down to talk about recruiting and retaining top talent, the best ways to grow, and what 3PLs will look like in 2022. Follow Check Call on Apple Podcasts Follow Check Call on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During the Great Resignation, companies have faced 40% worker turnover, yet trucking faces 90%-plus driver turnover every single year On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to Maven Machines’ Rachel Firestone about the real reasons behind the perceived driver shortage. Find out how quality-of-life concerns, a lack of parking and excessive wait times push truckers out of the industry an...

In this episode, Matt talks to Cash Daniels a.k.a. The Conservation Kid, a twelve year old conservationist who has been working on conservation efforts since the age of 7. They discuss Cash’s efforts as an individual, his drive to continue making an impact on a small-scale, and how it inspires others to make a difference. Follow Rising Tides on Apple Podcasts Follow Rising Tides on Spotify More Fr...

This episode of The Stockout focuses on the rail industry. Mike Baudendistel interviews Tony Hatch, an independent railroad analyst and host of RailTrends, the premier rail industry conference. Tony shares his thoughts following his discussions with rail industry C-level executives, shippers, regulators and consultants. Follow The Stockout on Apple Podcasts Follow The Stockout on Spotify More Frei...

OSHA said it is suspending its enforcement of the Biden administration's new rules ordering larger employers to either require workers to be vaccinated or undergo weekly testing.   How would the trucking industry handle such a mandate? Should drivers be vaccinated in general? What are the legal considerations? Follow MadGaines LIVE on Apple Podcasts Follow MadGaines LIVE on Spotify More FreightWav...