FreightCasts

We’ve been talking about driver recruiting strategies, especially in the influencer space over the last few weeks so in this show, we’re going to break down some ways to measure your marketing efforts-- with a strong focus in the recruiting realm. Joining us to talk about her favorite companies killing it in the marketing space is FreightWaves staff writer Grace Sharkey. Also on the show is Dan Fo...

On today's episode of Taking the Hire Road, DriverReach Founder and CEO Jeremy Reymer speaks with Lindsey Trent, the Founder of The Next Generation in Trucking Association, about her organization as well as how to improve the trucking industry's image. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Kyle Taylor are joined by special guest Ryan Mize, Director of Truckload Solutions for HNRY Logistics to discuss how to have confident decision making in a volatile logistics market. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For EP14, Andrew is joined by Matt Newberg, Founder of foodtech media startup, HNGRY, to discuss the biggest trends in rapid food delivery, micro-fulfillment, ghost kitchens and foodtech. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are finding out how to take the tension out of recruiting and retention. Is there a nationwide truck driver shortage and if so, why? We’ll dive into it. Plus, keeping bandits away from your freight; OOIDA urges truckers to fight 556% insurance hike; pallet shortages; survey of motorists’ reckless behavior should be wake-up call for commercial fleets; Illinoi...

A deep dive into nuclear verdicts, trucking accidents, and rising insurance rates in the transportation industry. Vice President of Sales at Reliance Partners, Jessie Merrit, is joined by Chief Sales Officer at Reliance Partners, Brandon Richards to discuss this topic. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew is joined by former co-host and executive publisher Kevin Hill to chat with Dick Meltzer, CEO of regional parcel carrier LSO to get a better understanding of what regional parcel demand looks like right now. The three discuss the recent peak surcharges implemented by UPS and FedEx and it means for the parcel market. But not before Andrew and Kevin debate Cybertruck vs F-150, Peloton supply...

Alan Votaw, director of sales, industrial automotive, AIT Worldwide LogisticsDescription: The auto industry is dealing with the double whammy of COVID and a chip shortage, but those aren’t the only problems affecting the supply chain. AIT’s Alan Votaw stops by to talk about what he’s hearing from OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers about the state of the industry, including the upcoming challenges facing co...

In today's episode, Kevin and guest co-host Richie Daigle discuss the art of scheduling meetings in the first eight seconds with Justin Oglesby, Co-Founder of Conversionly. Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown #surgetransportation Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kaylee Nix looks at how consumer behavior has changed around e-commerce shopping and returns, and if the online return industry is readjusting as COVID ends. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drew McElroy, founder and executive chairman of digital freight marketplace Transfix, leads a wide-ranging conversation about the evolution of the freight tech space, including partnerships, integrations, and co-opetition. Drew and JP Hampstead discuss the dissolving borders between freight matching, transportation management systems, and real-time visibility, and speculate on the next generation...

Necessity is the mother of all invention and innovation, and the past year is likely to be the seed for hyper-innovation over the next five to ten years. Michael Newcity, Chief Innovation Officer & President of ArcBest Technologies, and Kevin Hill, Executive Publisher at FreightWaves, discuss these innovation seeds in this fireside chat. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more...

Removing the driver from behind the wheel of an autonomous truck is the ultimate goal of a nascent industry with at least a half dozen contenders.. Which company gets there first is less important that keeping an 80,000-pound robot truck operating safely. Waymo Via product manager Shai Ben Nun shares his thoughts on what needs to happen. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more...

On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about the importance of mental health awareness with Boon Health co-founder Chris Henrichs. FreightWaves’ Grace Sharkey joins us to break down Liam Neeson's new trucking movie, “The Ice Road.” Learn how to improve your LinkedIn social score and amplify your signal with Cover 3 Consulting’s owner, Adrian Chapman. Add-on Systems’ John Piper knows a...

There are almost too many industry trends to count in 2021. Adam Miller, president of Swift Transportation sits down with George Abernathy, president of FreightWaves to discuss what's on his mind. This includes capacity, hiring and retaining drivers, consumer demand, contract rates, and of course new technologies for trucks. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad...

The big questions right now are whether the economy will open, we will see a wave of freight (will prices rise or fall?), and what we are going to do about it. This conversation will explore trends in real-time digital brokerage technology adoption and what's next for the freight industry. Director of Operations for Uber Freight, Kate Kaufman, joins Staff Writer Grace Sharkey in this fireside chat...

Zach Strickland, Market Analyst at FreightWaves, and Jim Nicholson, Vice President of Operations at Loadsmart, discuss how shippers have modified their strategies over the past year with increasing focus on sustainability and improving compliance. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Matt Blois, Medical Analyst for FreightWaves, speaks with Josh Komenda, CEO of Veyo, about non-emergency transportation's role in the health care supply chain. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congestion in US ports and import supply chains, how it's affecting shippers, and what are the strategies shippers can use to navigate the congestion? Nerijus Poskus, VP of Global Ocean at Flexport, joins Greg Miller, Senior Editor at FreightWaves. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Navigating ships through volatile times is challenging, but it's where great companies position themselves for the future. Derek Leathers, Chairman and CEO of Werner, discusses the past year and the industry trends he sees coming together with FreightWaves President, George Abernathy. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The biggest event in the CPG industry this week was Oatly’s IPO and the warm response so far from investors. In this episode of The Stockout, Mike Baudendistel discusses the impact plant-based dairy alternatives may have on CPG supply chains. Plus, Mike discusses the just-published FreightWaves report on refrigerated trucking for food products. Finally, Mike takes a look at how some CPG companies...

Steve shares an exclusive new tool that he’s developed that shows a unique correlation, and “whisper” number vs. the actual revenue publicly traded companies with huge ocean components like Target Stores, announce on earnings day. In today’s episode Steve talks about 2 west coast ports moving in different directions, one opening up with better productivity, the other, scrambling to rebound from Co...

On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude hear from Pierre Laguerre, founder and CEO at Fleeting, about what his new deal with Kyrie Irving means.  Bluewire CEO Steve Bryan has a solution to help carriers fend off nuclear verdicts.  Miguel Trivino, director of environmental, health and safety at Kenco, talks about how wearables reduce warehouse injuries.  And, C.H. Robinson’s Tim Gagnon Plus, U.S. g...

On today's episode of Taking the Hire Road Jeremy Reymer, Founder and CEO of DriverReach, speaks with Jenny Abernathy, Vice President of Enterprise Capacity Development and Driver Recruiting at CRST International, about strategies to engage future leaders of the trucking industry. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As ransomware attacks proliferate, cybersecurity is more mission critical than ever. GlobalTranz Chief Technology Officer Russ Felker talks with FreightWaves reporter Nate Tabak about what transportation and logistics companies can do make their operations more secure, and importantly, resilient in the face of evolving cyber threats. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more abou...