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In today's episode, we discuss how investors are cutting ties with DP World following revelations about the CEO's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Two major funds have already suspended capital deployment until the company addresses the situation. Meanwhile, a legal dispute over port terminals in Panama is escalating, with CK Hutchison threatening action against Maersk and local authorities. The...

Broker transparency has become one of the most emotionally charged topics in trucking — and for good reason. Small carriers feel boxed out, brokers feel misunderstood, and the conversation often collapses into extremes instead of solutions. In this episode of The Long Haul Podcast, I sit down with Chris Jolly, better known as The Freight Coach, to slow the conversation down and unpack what transpa...

Charles is on the floor for day 3 of Manifest. He talks to: - Fred Ligouri from Freightliner - Danielle Chaffin from Revenova - Whitney Cowell and Bobbie Kelley from Knight-Swift - Brian Lewis from Wabash - Richie Daigle from Tive - Krist Forrest from Genlogs - Jacob Brazier from Tel - Mason Cole from Slip robotics - Ben Marks from Optimal Dynamics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Federal regulators have finalized strict new standards for non-domiciled CDLs which will limit license eligibility to holders of specific work visas. Critics warn this move to close safety loopholes could eventually push nearly 200,000 drivers out of the market. Revised government data indicates the industry is facing a much sharper decline in trucking jobs than previously estimated, with losses e...

In this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris dives into the latest headlines and industry shifts defining the logistics landscape in early 2026. The episode features two deep-dive conversations with experts representing different facets of the supply chain—from the driver’s seat to the executive suite. Frontline Perspectives with Avante Jackson: Known as CDL Shorty, Jackson shares his...

The Teamsters union has filed a lawsuit to block a new driver choice program at UPS, calling the voluntary buyouts an illegal move to eliminate jobs. Union leaders argue the plan violates their contract, while the company maintains the program is voluntary and necessary to cut costs. A trucking company has agreed to a settlement regarding a deaf driver who was refused employment despite being qual...

Host Charles Gracey takes the show on the road to Manifest in Las Vegas, the epicenter of logistics and supply chain innovation. In Part 1 of our “Live From Manifest” series, Charles hits the showroom floor to catch the pulse of the industry and sit down with the heavy hitters shaping the future of freight. In This Episode:Market Insights with Craig Fuller: The Founder and CEO of FreightWaves join...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is looking to secure exports with a proposed rule mandating electronic data filing for all vessel cargo before it leaves port. This digital update replaces an outdated paper system to help officials better intercept high-risk shipments containing contraband like weapons or narcotics. In leadership news, the Truckload Carriers Association has named Jim Mullen as t...

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? is back with a packed Monday edition Kicking off the show, Malcom sits down with Jane Jazrawy, CEO of CarriersEdge and creator of the Best Fleets to Drive For® program, to break down what top-performing fleets are doing right in 2026, how driver expectations are changing, and why culture, safety, and stability matter more than ever. Then, Malcom is joined in studio by Joe Feeney...

Welcome back to WithSONAR! In this episode we’re diving into Supply Chain Intelligence (SCI)—our shipper-focused network analysis tool designed to help you cut costs, reduce risk, and gain more control over your transportation network. What you’ll learn in this episode: Where to find SCI in SONAR and how to get access A walkthrough of the Summary View with spend, market comparison, risk, and oppor...

Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler dig into the most important—and most misunderstood—topics in freight. From market cycles and carrier bankruptcies to regulation, labor, and industry history, Freight Expectations connects today’s headlines with the forces that actually drive transportation. ⁠Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

On today’s show, we discuss the major deal in which a consortium led by FedEx has agreed to acquire InPost in a transaction valued at nearly $9.2 billion. This acquisition will give FedEx a significant foothold in the European e-commerce market by granting access to a massive network of automated parcel lockers. We also cover the latest developments at the Port of Jacksonville, where Southeast Toy...

Big game energy is in the air, so you already know WHAT THE TRUCK?!? is coming in hot. Malcolm kicks things off breaking down the biggest headlines in freight and logistics, then brings out a true triple threat for this episode. Justin Turner joins to talk about what shippers, brokers, and sales teams are really dealing with right now and how companies can actually execute in a tough market. Matth...

New financial data indicates the freight market may finally be flipping as shippers pay significantly more to move the same volume of goods. This shift in pricing power is creating a painful squeeze for brokers like RXO, who saw their margins crushed to just 1.2% this quarter. The pressure is also forcing legitimate capacity out of the market, with recent Chapter 11 filings from Quickway Transport...

This episode of the FreightWaves Morning Minute highlights FedEx's plans for a massive infrastructure upgrade at its Memphis World Hub to support e-commerce growth. The proposed "Project Hercules" involves a new 1.6 million-square-foot automated sort center that will connect to existing facilities. In Washington, Republican lawmakers are urging the Surface Transportation Board to apply stricter sc...

Credit isn’t the problem in trucking—misunderstanding it is. In this episode of The Long Haul Podcast, I sit down with Gerri Detweiler, to break down how credit really works for owner-operators and small fleets. This isn’t a conversation about products or approvals. It’s about how personal credit, business credit, and cash flow collide in real life—and why too many carriers end up trapped instead...

Dr. Zac Rogers comes on to discuss the impact so the holidays and winter weather on the most recent Logistics Managers’ Index and supply chains. ⁠Follow the Freightonomics Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode begins by uncovering a⁠ tragic collision in Indiana⁠ that exposed a network of "chameleon carriers" hiding in plain sight. We explore how these operators⁠ ⁠dodge safety regulations by constantly shapeshifting their corporate identities to evade federal oversight. Next, we examine the financial landscape as⁠ Old Dominion Freight Line⁠ prepares for a potential market recovery in 2026. T...

In this episode of Brake Check, we’re getting into what’s really going on in freight right now — and yeah, things are finally getting interesting again. Charles Gracey sits down with JP Hampstead from FreightWaves to break down why the truckload market is suddenly way more volatile than what we’ve seen the past couple years. Winter storms, rising tender rejections, tightening capacity, spot rates...

In today's episode, we cover a massive legal victory for truck drivers as a California jury awards over $50 million in a whistleblower lawsuit against food giant Sysco. The verdict addresses allegations of retaliation against workers who reported unsafe conditions and falsified records, sending a strong message about corporate accountability. We also look at new regulatory updates where the FMCSA...

On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Malcolm is joined by Rob Carpenter, Frankie Bates, and Diarmaid O Connor for a wide-ranging conversation on the forces shaping freight in 2026. Rob Carpenter dives into trucking’s biggest pressure points, including the driver shortage debate, freight fraud, market accountability, and where trucking, brokers, and shippers are headed next. Then, broadcasting fro...

In this episode, we break down how Uber Freight posted flat Q4 results but finally achieved breakeven profitability through disciplined cost measures. We also discuss the company's pivot toward autonomous trucking as a long-term strategy to drive higher asset utilization. On the asset-based side, we analyze why losses continue at Heartland Express as the carrier navigates costly fleet integrations...

In a major shift for global trade, shipping giants Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are returning to the Red Sea route under naval protection. This decision marks a turning point after months of diversions around Africa due to regional instability. Despite a difficult quarter, Heartland Express sees a path to recovery by focusing on improved operating margins. Company executives believe that integrating rec...

Trucking isn’t just a job—it’s a craft, a culture, and a way of life. In this episode of Loaded and Rolling, host Thomas Watson sits down with journalist and lifelong trucker Gord McGill to unpack how deregulation, automation, government policy, and the “driver shortage” narrative have transformed trucking over the past few decades—and not for the better. Drawing from McGill’s upcoming book End of...

This episode of Brake Check asks the question the trucking industry keeps dodging: Who actually benefits from the way this system is built, and who’s left paying the price? We kick things off with Tim Crawford, CEO of Tenstreet, breaking down the real people trends shaping trucking today. From hiring shifts and workforce pressures to what carriers and fleets need to be watching right now, Tim cuts...