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FedEx is undergoing a massive strategic overhaul, aiming to cut another $1 billion in costs this fiscal year, with a primary focus on its European operations. They are leveraging U.S. expertise, consolidating facilities, and heavily investing in AI and machine learning through their Dataworks team to boost efficiency and monetize data from millions of customers and packages daily. Next, we tackle...

On this Thursday, August 21st, hear about the strategic merger between Workhorse Group and Motiv Electric Trucks, which aims to create one of North America's largest medium-duty electric truck original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) by combining their strengths in last-mile delivery and medium-duty vehicles. This all-stock transaction, valued at $5 million to approximately $105 million and expecte...

In this episode of The Long Haul, Adam sits down with Jessica Dotson, Director of Business Development at Multi Service Fuel Card, Vice Chair of the Women in Trucking Foundation Board, and Chair of the BCS Women in Logistics Events Committee. Jessica’s story didn’t start in an office—it started at home, supporting her husband on the road as a trucker’s wife. That experience gave her a firsthand vi...

On this episode of Truck Tech, Thomas Wasson sits down with Maddie Sullivan, Product Marketing Manager at Volvo Trucks, to explore the cutting-edge safety technology built into Volvo’s latest Class 8 models. From industry-first side curtain airbags and the eCall automatic emergency system to electronic parking brakes, ultra-high-strength steel cabs, and advanced driver assist features, Maddie expl...

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On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Thomas Wasson is joined by Reed Loustalot, CMO of Truck Parking Club, to discuss groundbreaking new research on the truck parking shortage and how unlocking unused spaces could transform driver efficiency. Reed also shares updates on Truck Parking Club’s new clubhouse and innovation hub in Georgia. Later in the show, Steve Gold, President of the Trucke...

A ⁠significant leadership transition at Marten Transport⁠, as CEO Tim Kohl retires at the end of September. Executive Chairman Randy Martin will step back into the CEO role on October 1st, following the refrigerated carrier's recent strategic moves to lower its tractor count and sell its intermodal unit.  The ⁠Port of New Orleans reported continued gains in cargo volume and trade activity⁠ through...

Welcome to a special episode from Samsara Beyond 25 in San Diego, where FreightWaves' Thomas Wasson explores the future of fleet technology and road safety. In this episode, you'll hear from Frank Kopas, Head of Go-to-Market Strategy at Next Billion AI, a Singapore-headquartered tech company providing API and SDKs for mapping, routing, and navigation. Learn how they tackle complex dynamic route op...

Join us for a deep dive into the recent Air Canada labor dispute, an event that unfolded rapidly and sent ripples across the logistics and air freight sectors. From the initial strike announcement by CUP flight attendants on August 13th to the government's controversial intervention and the final tentative agreement reached just days later, we unpack the critical timeline. Discover the immediate a...

In this episode, we dive into the industry adoption for the new NMFTA’s LTL freight classification. Our guest, Joe Ohr, COO at the NMFTA breaks down the changes, the adoption and some of the nitty gritty details that comes with implementing industry-changing tech. For more information, subscribe to ⁠Check Call the newsletter⁠ or the podcast. ⁠Follow the Check Call Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Show...

⁠Air Canada flight attendant strike caused significant disruption to cargo transport⁠. A tentative agreement was reached, allowing operations to gradually resume after a three-day stoppage. Air Canada's six Boeing 767 freighters maintained a modified schedule during the strike, providing vital continuity for cargo. The US imposed new reciprocal tariffs on over 90 trading partners, including a ⁠new...

New research from Noël Perry and Truck Parking Club suggests that truck parking problems are more about ⁠operational inefficiencies and a lack of awareness⁠ rather than an actual shortage of spaces. Although the U.S. has approximately 23.4 million truck parking spaces, only about 3% of this supply is open for public use, pointing to a vast amount of underutilized capacity. Bipartisan legislation,...

On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Thomas Wasson teams up with special guest host Charles Gracey for a high-energy ride through today’s top trucking stories and industry insights. They’re joined by Lewie Pugh, Executive Vice President of OOIDA, who breaks down new EPA guidance on diesel emissions and what it means for drivers on the road. Then, Jeff Pape, General Manager of Transportation...

Air Canada is facing significant disruption as its flight attendants continue an illegal strike, defying a federal order to return to work. This has led to the ⁠indefinite suspension of all Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flights⁠, impacting an estimated 500,000 people and disrupting crucial cargo shipments. A tragic Florida crash highlights ⁠dangerous gaps in commercial driver licensing standards...

Good morning, and welcome to your FreightWaves Warning Minutes! This episode covers ⁠US trade with Mexico⁠, which continued to dominate in June, with volumes up 4.4% year-over-year to $73 billion. Mexico held its position as the top US trade partner, ahead of Canada and China, with key imports from Mexico including computers, passenger vehicles, and auto parts. We also discuss the ⁠Air Canada flig...

In this episode, we dive into the hiccups that come with perishable shipping. Our guests Andre Luecht and Chris Caulfield from Zebra Technologies, break down how to shift from reactionary to proactive supply chains and how not to let the disruptions derail a supply chain. For more information, subscribe to ⁠Running on Ice the newsletter⁠ or podcast. ⁠Follow the Running on Ice Podcast⁠ ⁠Other Freig...

In this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Thomas Wasson dives into the rising threat of cargo fraud and the innovations keeping our highways safer. GenLogs CEO Ryan Joyce reveals how his nationwide truck-tracking camera network is helping brokers, carriers, and law enforcement catch cargo thieves, recover stolen assets, and stop DOT identity fraud. Later, Volvo Trucks’ Chris Stadler discusses gro...

The ⁠Clean Truck Partnership⁠ has taken another significant blow, as four major truck manufacturers agreed with the FTC not to comply with the deal's zero-emission goals and settled a multi-state lawsuit. These actions effectively dismantled the CTP, which sought to push truck fleets toward a zero-emission future, especially after federal action eliminated waivers for California's related clean tr...

Dr. Zac Rogers comes on to discuss the July LMI and update on the current supply chain amidst the continued tariff turmoil. ⁠Follow the Freightonomics Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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...