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For the past two years, capacity shortages have rocked the nation as consumer demand for goods has skyrocketed. The headaches of moving freight are multiplied when dealing with perishables under time-sensitive demands — especially produce. Now, a further challenge is on the horizon, as Canada is imposing a controversial vaccine mandate on truckers who make cross-border shipments. To help explain s...

In this fireside chat, Global Gateway Logistics CEO Caitlin Murphy discusses the current conditions that CPG companies are experiencing in global trade. She breaks down common import problems, how companies have been reactive to those issues and how they can be proactive to port congestion in the future. She is joined by FreightWaves Staff Writer Grace Sharkey. Electric fleets are the future. Are...

Let's dive into the world of TMS providers and learn more about this powerful leader, Stephanie Richelieu Stagger at 3Gtms Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate emissions and help you turn e-mobility into a competitive advantage. Visit chargepoint.solutions/freightwaves Follow...

Today’s edition of Navigate B2B takes us around the horn. We’ll talk about how container shipping is being called out by President Biden in his STOU as well as other fast-moving blips coming to the center of ocean freight shipper’s universe. Last batch of 300,000 barrels of Russian oil discharging in Houston to a unthinkable displacement of containerships ex the California coast, now bottlenecking...

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about how one logistics company is using the DOD SkillBridge program to hire veterans; the logistics behind a veteran-themed coffee experience; and a veteran owned print design shop for freight companies.  With special guests Michael Klemmer, CEO of Aerial Resupply Coffee; Matt Perkins, co-owner of Business to Business Logistics; and Eric Cerda, m...

Tyler Cole is joined by Steve Peaslee, CEO and founder of WickedHyper. Steve details the launch of his innovative enterprise to rapidly move containers inland from the ports using automation and emission-free energy. WickedHyper is reimagining container ports to be faster, leaner, safer and greener. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to tak...

Whether it's AB5 or new federal rules coming from the Biden administration, the question of whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor will remain a hot issue this year. In this interview, FreightWaves Editor at Large John Kingston sits down with Marc Blubaugh of the Benesch law firm to hear his views on the legal landscape for 2022. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready?...

LTL has a highly unique set of practices, pricing and operations that sets it apart from truckload companies.   Training people wanting to enter the LTL field is a major challenge, especially if they are coming in cold from the outside. On this week's Drilling Deep, host John Kingston sits down with Brian Thompson, the chief commercial officer of SMC3, to discuss how his company approaches the cha...

We know content marketing is an important part of the strategy of helping you stand out from your competitors. So when the newish company Freightvana came onto the scene they knew they wanted to hit the ground running with a social and branding strategy to help them raise brand awareness. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your oper...

Jeremy Reymer, CEO & Founder of DriverReach, chats with Corey Woinarowicz, newly promoted Chief Revenue Officer at NOCELL Technologies, a company providing a solution to the ever increasing distracted driving challenges that plague all drivers. Remember you can submit any questions or comments, including those which may appear on upcoming Deeper Dive segments - at podcast@driverreach.com. And don’...

Zach and Anthony discuss the mixed signals being given by the freight market and economy at the moment while updating the impact of the Ukrainian conflict. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate emissions and help you turn e-mobility into a competitive advantage. Visit chargepoi...

Andrew Lockwood, Senior Manager of Solutions Design at Suddath Global Logistics, and Kevin Hill, FreightWaves Executive Publisher, discuss the "driver shortage" and what has to happen for the industry to become more attractive to current and new drivers. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling co...

As inventory builds up and e-commerce demand continues to surge, the pressure to add warehouse capacity will be enormous. Will supply he chasing demand for years to come? Kris Bjorson, Executive Brokerage Director at JLL, is joined by Mark Solomon, Senior Writer at FreightWaves, in this fireside chat.  Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to...

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and @James Jackson will discuss the sudden bump in truckload demand and how it is impacting capacity.  Additionally, we will look at the falling imports in Ukraine since the Russian Invasion. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate e...

Grace explains the historical value department stores had on women’s liberation and female employment. She also speaks with Marc Gorlin, founder and CEO of Roadie, a last-mile delivery service that leverages a crowdsourcing model. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate emissions...

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about the latest supply chain impacts from the Ukrainian conflict; what war means for CHB; can autonomous fleets run 20 hours a day; Uber Freight’s unique take on driver shortages; and trucking companies partner on driver health. With special guests Bill Driegert, head of operations and co-founder at Uber Freight; Tom Kroswek, vice president of st...

Autonomy is already a massive trend in warehouses and distribution centers, but Gatik is taking it to the road. The company builds autonomous vehicles for middle and last mile delivery that can help retailers keep up with the pace of e-commerce orders and provide timely and flexible fulfillment options. Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Sam Saad breaks down the importance of autonomous deliv...

In this episode, Mike Baudendistel discusses how the war in Ukraine changes the outlook for the CPG industry as commodity prices surge. Plus, Mike goes through a SONAR highlight reel. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate emissions and help you turn e-mobility into a competitiv...

UBQ returns to Transmission to discuss updates to their waste-to-thermoplastic technology, especially how the material can be found in the Mercedes Vision EQXX concept car that was unveiled at CES in January. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate emissions and help you turn e-m...

On this episode of Great Quarter, Gals, Grace Sharkey and Kaylee Nix look at how growth, whether as a company, individual, or industry, is all about knowing when to take a leap and set new goals. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate emissions and help you turn e-mobility into...

Michael Vincent and Richie discuss outcomes vs outputs with Ian Koniak Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate emissions and help you turn e-mobility into a competitive advantage. Visit chargepoint.solutions/freightwaves Fo...

Mary O'Connell and David Spencer, director of business intelligence at Arrive Logistics, sit down to talk about the freight market in February and the outlook for 2022. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate emissions and help you turn e-mobility into a competitive advantage. Vi...

Miles Varghese, Co-Founder and CEO of Cargologik shares updates on the freight tech startup scene in Miami and how having a deep network is key to success. Listen to his insights on the differences between bootstrapping and taking investors. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminat...

Brittain Ladd, one of the nation’s leading e-commerce supply chain consultants, describes the importance of micro fulfillment, how to develop a solid model, and the pitfalls to avoid. He is joined by FreightWaves Senior Writer Mark Solomon in this fireside chat. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fu...

In today’s episode we talk about the challenges of tracking freight, and how we can change telephone calls into telematics updates. Special guest Ryan Rogers, CEO of freight location tracking startup TextLocate. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate emissions and help you turn...