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In today’s episode, Rudy Nemeth, VP of Sales at Velocitor Solutions joins us to talk about fleet telematics and how fleets are using the technology to improve their operations. We’ll dive into video systems, fleet data and driver scorecards. ⁠Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode, we break down trends happening in the cross border space between the U.S. and Mexico. Our guest, Jess Billedo, General Manager, Mexico at Arrive Logistics dives into the rise in demand for cross-border freight, the evolution of nearshoring and what to expect from a cross border solutions provider. For more information, subscribe to ⁠Check Call the newsletter⁠ or the podcast.  ⁠Fol...

The US Postal Service has increased its rates for stamps and parcel service on an expedited timeline, a change highlighted in the article "USPS hikes parcel rates and stamps by 7%". These new prices, including a 78-cent first-class stamp and higher domestic shipping costs for Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select, were previously approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission. The...

On episode 861 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Kaylee Nix and Thomas Wasson take a look at some of the biggest decisions to come out of two courts last week. TQL and C.H. Robinson are both in the hot seat for broker-carrier liability issues. Two different courts take two different interpretations of FAAAA rulings, resulting in a deeper divide in the interpretation of the law.  How does this shake out? Does S...

Interact Analysis, have ⁠lowered their projected growth for the mobile robotics market by $800 million⁠, citing shifts in the global supply chain. It also includes a lowered short-term growth expectation through 2027 and a 2030 revenue projection of $15.6 billion for the industry.. Next, we turn our attention to the rail sector, where the Smart TD Rail Union is ⁠polling its members on a possible s...

In this episode, we celebrate the 150th episode on Running on Ice. Our guest, Joel Wayment, VP/GM 3PL & Packaging Solutions at Cardinal Health, breaks down some of the changes happening to the Drug Supply chain and how to best prepare for new regulations. For more information, subscribe to ⁠Running on Ice the newsletter⁠ or podcast. ⁠Follow the Running on Ice Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Le...

On episode 860 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Kaylee Nix and Thomas Wasson get your Friday going. We ask “where in the world is Thomas Wasson?” FreightValidate CEO Dale Prax is our highlight guest. He brings some intense conversation about the problems with the FMCSA and the trucking industry. We ask what can actually be done to fix the problems of fraud? What is truly freight fraud vs not? And why did noth...

Welcome back to Fuller Speed Ahead: Generation Grit! In this gripping third installment, Craig Fuller continues his conversation with his father, Max Fuller, pulling back the curtain on the dramatic mid-1970s era of the family’s trucking empire. This episode is packed with incredible stories from a period of rapid change in American logistics: - Interstate Expansion: Discover how the completion of...

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Dr. Zac Rogers returns to give a mid-year update on how supply chains are responding to the ongoing trade war and what the LMI respondents expect for the rest of the year.  ⁠Follow the Freightonomics Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ 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 Dale Prax—Marine Corps veteran, 30-year freight insider, and founder of FreightValidate—to expose the freight fraud epidemic that’s hitting small carriers the hardest. From ghost carriers and fake dispatchers to double brokering rings that steal freight and wreck reputations, Dale breaks down exactly how these scams work—and why the FMCSA isn’t...

A significant legal setback for rail shippers dropped as a federal court has tossed out the Surface Transportation Board's (STB) 2024 reciprocal switching rule, ruling that the STB exceeded its authority and that the rule was inconsistent with the Staggers Act of 1980, a decision challenged by major railroads including CSX, Canadian National, and Union Pacific.  Watt EV has broken ground on its si...

On episode 859 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Kaylee Nix and Adam Wingfield host the show. They start with an update on the world of small carriers, what is happening with the market, and if a container boom sends optimistic signs to the trucking market.  Carpenter Compliance’s Rob Carpenter joins to discuss staying compliant with the now-enforceable English language proficiency standards, how new drivers c...

In today’s episode, Jeff Lynch, founder and CEO of Idle Smart joins us to talk about how his company is revolutionizing idle management for heavy-duty fleets. Moving beyond the costly and fragmented solutions of the past, like APUs, Idle Smart offers an automated, fleet-focused system that cuts fuel costs, boosts ROI, and enhances sustainability. ⁠Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast⁠ ⁠Other Frei...

In this episode, we dive into the issues surrounding CDLs in the U.S. Our guest, Thomas Wasson, Enterprise trucking analyst at FreightWaves, breaks down what the motives are behind the enforcement of the english language proficiency and why non-domiciled CDL holders are at the center of the discourse. For more information, subscribe to ⁠Check Call the newsletter⁠ or the podcast.  ⁠Follow the Check...

The Trump administration announced potential ⁠higher import tariffs starting August 1st⁠, including 25% on Japan and South Korea, with threats against retaliatory measures from other nations. This action follows President Trump's executive order to extend a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs until next month.  Geodis has appointed ⁠Laura Ritchey as the new President and CEO of its Americas region⁠...

On episode 858 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to the teams at Dr. Squatch and ShipMonk to learn how they’re cleaning up in the soap business. How does manly soap go from source to sold? We’ll find out from Dr. Squatch’s Andrew Sutton and Jason Welsh and ShipMonk’s Kevin Sides. Ordinary Times’ Andrew Donaldson doesn’t just write about trade; he used to move it himself. We’ll learn about the...

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We begin with news of a ⁠Houthi attack on the Liberian-flagged bulk tanker, Magic Seas⁠, in the Red Sea, marking the first such incident on commercial shipping since December of last year. This attack, which occurred 51 nautical miles southwest of Hudaydah, Yemen, led to the vessel being set on fire and sinking, with its 23-person crew abandoning ship.  UPS plans to offer ⁠voluntary buyouts to uni...

Welcome back to Fuller Speed Ahead: Generation Grit! In Part 2 of our captivating interview, Craig Fuller continues his conversation with his father, Max Fuller, unraveling more incredible stories from the family's deep roots in the trucking industry. This episode picks up where we left off, diving into the aftermath of Clyde Fuller's (Craig's grandfather) notorious legal battles and his ingenious...

Charles Yang tells JP Hampstead about his contribution to the Techno-Industrial Playbook, which explains the levers that the government can pull to expand financing for domestic critical mineral processing. Charles and JP discuss the economics of minerals commodity markets and the risks that domestic processors take on by entering a market whose prices can be manipulated by China. Learn more about...

In this episode of The Long Haul, Adam sits down with Clay and Nick from FreshX to talk about one of the biggest shifts happening in the freight market right now—reefer LTL. They break down how food and beverage shippers are rethinking distribution, why reefer LTL is gaining momentum, and how tech is finally making it accessible to small carriers. If you’ve got a reefer unit and you’re tired of ch...