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Historian and energy writer Emmet Penney, host of the Nuclear Barbarians podcast, discusses the role nuclear power will play in America's reindustrialization with JP Hampstead, with wide-ranging commentary on the history of nuclear policy and recent announcements by Westinghouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode of The Long Haul, Adam sits down with Tapan Chaudhari, Founder and CEO of Bubba AI, to talk about what happens when artificial intelligence stops being a buzzword and starts booking freight. Tapan isn’t a tech outsider—he’s the founder of TruckX and has spent years building tools for small carriers and owner-operators. Now with Bubba AI, he’s tackling the one thing that eats up mos...

Host Thomas Wasson dives into a packed episode featuring Steve Gold, CEO of Truckers Network Association, on the evolving driver job market, training quality, and where the best opportunities are for new and experienced CDL holders. FreightWaves economist Michael Rudolph breaks down fresh CPI data, the Fed’s next moves, consumer spending trends, and what it all means for freight demand. Plus, head...

Waabi announced the appointment of former Uber Freight CEO Leor Ron as its new COO, signaling a major transition from research and development to commercialization and scale. This strategic move aims to accelerate Waabi's journey towards a driver-out milestone by year-end and expand partnerships with industry giants like Volvo and Uber Freight. The US and China have extended a pause on higher tari...

In this episode, we dive into the world of Hauler Hub. Our guest Sam Agyemang, VP of Business Development and Sales at ITF Group, breaks down how they’re trying to bring the transportation industry up to the 21st century and improve tech where it’s actually needed. For more information, subscribe to ⁠Check Call the newsletter⁠ or the podcast. ⁠Follow the Check Call Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Sho...

Current tariff policies and economic uncertainties are profoundly reshaping the U.S. freight and manufacturing industries. A significant surge in U.S. container imports in July, nearing record highs and driven notably by a 44% month-over-month recovery from China, is largely attributed to importers "front-loading" shipments. This strategic move is a response to the end of the "de minimis" exemptio...

Teamsters Union and UPS reached a resolution early this morning that successfully averted a strike at several key locations. Despite resolving grievances and a local contract dispute, relations remain tense as the Teamsters navigate buyout offers and alleged contract violations, with the union prepared to set up strike lines in multiple states. Forward Air unveiled their second-quarter earnings, w...

This episode of What the Truck?!?  dives into the latest in freight science, technology, and market dynamics. MIT FreightLab’s Angie Acocella shares research on shipper–carrier relationships, ghost lanes, and index-based pricing, revealing how data-driven strategies can improve procurement and market resilience. Later, Grace Sharkey from Orderful discusses modernizing EDI through API integrations,...

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In this episode of The Long Haul, Adam sits down with Todd Waldron, Vice President of Carrier Experience at Truckstop and former CEO of Q Carriers, to unpack what the next chapter of load boards really looks like. This isn’t a fluff piece about digital freight. Todd’s sat in the chair, run the trucks, and now helps shape one of the industry’s most-used platforms. The conversation digs into Truckst...

RXO's recent earnings report⁠ (First look: some small signs of improvement sequentially and year-on-year at RXO - FreightWaves), which shows little significant movement compared to last year and the previous quarter, despite their CEO noting good execution in a soft freight market. The ⁠planned US-Mexico rail route advances with the release of a crucial environmental report⁠ (Planned US-Mexico rai...

In today’s episode Brandt Hastings, ABB E-mobility’s Chief Commercial Officer joins us to talk about the case for megawatt charging and why it’s different than CCS and why it’s critical for electrified long haul, last-mile and 24/7 operations ⁠Follow the Truck Tech Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this action-packed episode of What The Truck?!, host Thomas Wasson dives into the latest headlines in freight, logistics, and supply chain—starting with a surprise camera discovery under his desk and rolling straight into serious topics like AV simulation and trade tariffs. First up: Dr. Adam Campbell from Gatik reveals Arena, their next-gen simulation platform for autonomous trucks. Learn how...

Air Lease has cancelled its order for Airbus A350 freighter jets⁠, a move driven by ongoing development delays and a strategic shift to focus on passenger aircraft.  A new legislative proposal that could significantly alter the landscape of U.S. maritime trade by ⁠opening U.S. shipping lanes to foreign allies⁠. This bill proposes 5-year Jones Act exemptions, allowing foreign companies to temporari...

Join Thomas Wasson live from the Samsara Beyond event in San Diego as he dives deep into the future of fleet and facility management with industry leaders. This episode features insightful conversations with Ryan Powell from Velociti and Dennis Collins from Maxim Craneworks, exploring how technology is transforming heavy-duty operations and driving significant improvements in safety and efficiency...

In this episode, we dive into what it takes to make an agile supply chain. Our guest, Vic Chynoweth, CEO of Tempo breaks down how companies can better prepare themselves for the unexpected and move forward as an organization when it comes to supply chain disruptions. For more information, subscribe to ⁠Check Call the newsletter⁠ or the podcast. ⁠Follow the Check Call Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves S...

PrimeFlight Aviation has successfully acquired Stratair's cargo handling business, marking a strategic expansion for PrimeFlight and a divestment for Saltchuk Aviation as it downsizes its air cargo footprint. A major legal development has concluded as a judge officially signed off on the settlement in the biometrics case involving Lytx, bringing to an end a long-standing matter closely watched for...

Jason Roberts, SVP of Digital Enablement at Mode Global, sits down in the studio with JP to talk about how freight brokerage's business models and technology have changed since the pandemic, and puts it in the context of Chattanooga's freight scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Thomas Wasson celebrates his birthday by diving into the wild world of freight! In this jam-packed episode of What The Truck, we cover the skyrocketing rise in cargo theft with Scott Cornell of Travelers Insurance, who breaks down the alarming 1475% surge in strategic thefts. Then, we lift off with Dennis Collins from Maxim Crane Works to explore how telematics and AI are transforming crane o...

Significant concerns surround the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, which could leave major intermodal customers like J.B. Hunt, Schneider, and STG Logistics without coast-to-coast single-line service benefits. Intermodal analysts predict these companies may need to swap rail partners in the East to adapt to the new competitive landscape, with J.B. Hunt potentially shifting to CSX. ...

On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Thomas Wasson teams up with special guest Malcolm Harris of Axle Logistics to dig into the wild world of freight brokerage. From declining freight volumes and tightening driver availability to game-changing mergers in the rail industry, they break down the state of the supply chain with insight and humor. Also joining the show is Will Jenkins, CEO and fou...

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In this episode, we dive into the world of mobile refrigeration units. Our guest, Dany Gaviria, National Sales Manager at Polar King Mobile, breaks down the unique ways Polar King makes refrigeration and freezer solutions easy on the go.  For more information, subscribe to ⁠Running on Ice the newsletter⁠ or podcast. ⁠Follow the Running on Ice Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about you...