FreightCasts

In this episode, we get back to basics with freight forwarding. Our guest, Ayman Hanno is the Director of Freight Forwarding Operations at ITF Group, who breaks down the differences between freight forwarders, customs brokers and 3PL providers. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad...

On episode 820 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the Strengthening Supply Chains Through Truck Driver Incentives Act, a new bipartisan bill in Iowa that has the driving community up in arms. We’ll take a look at why Iowa is trying to add even more drivers to an over capacity market and the damage the driver shortage myth does to our industry.  Mid-America Trucking Show 2025 may have com...

On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss the freight markets and interview Brian Kirst, Chief Commercial Officer of Snapfulfil, a warehouse automation company. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into the world of building resilient healthcare supply chains. Our guest, Tina Murphy, president and CEO at GHX breaks down how strong supply chains can improve savings, operations and create better patient outcomes. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast. Follow the Running on Ice Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your a...

On episode 818 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner and special guest co-host Reed Loustalot are coming to you live from the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky.  Tune in to get your finger on the pulse of what the driver community is saying their more pressing issues are.  Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on...

Union Pacific EVP and Chief Information Officer Rahul Jalali shares how the storied railroad is implementing technology, from shipment visibility to the physics simulator that keeps UP's trains from derailing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Long Haul, Adam Wingfield sits down with Tyler Harden, Chief Product Officer at TTN Fleet Solutions, to tackle some of the biggest fleet maintenance headaches facing owner-operators and small carriers. From DPF system failures that can take trucks off the road to towing scams that drain bank accounts overnight, Tyler shares insider knowledge on how to protect your business f...

In today’s episode Raquel Urtasun, co-founder and CEO joins us to talk about Waabi’s recent partnership Volvo autonomous transportation solutions and how Waabi’s tech is powering the production-ready Volvo VNL autonomous trucks. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 818 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you from FreightWaves’ Small Fleet and Owner-Operator Summit.  Bosch Mobility’s Laura Keller talks about tech for dispatch and driving fleet efficiency.  Truckstop’s Todd Waldron talks about broker-carrier relationships; the impact of regulations on owner-operators; and the biggest challenges they’ll face this year. Amazon Relay’s Aviad Benzi...

In this Small Fleet and Owner Operator Summit Keynote, Adam Wingfield, founder of Innovative Logistics Group joins us to talk about what makes a successful fleet and what to consider when navigating volatile freight markets. Join the Owner Operator & Small Fleet Summit Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Freightwaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller speaks with Truckstop CEO Kendra Tucker about the company's 30th anniversary and its unique perspective on the evolution of the freight technology industry. Follow the Fuller Speed Ahead Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into the world of AI but as a value instead of a necessity. Our guest, Dhruv Gupta, CEO, Drumkit breaks down how AI should be used to enhance processes, not just a tool to have for the sake of having it. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

On Episode 817 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to OEC Group’s Erik Rosica about “Liberation Day” tariffs and the impact of port fees. With rumblings that April 2 tariffs may be scaled back, will it spell relief for global supply chains? Dooner quit drinking in November 2016 after a 19-year battle with alcoholism. He recently talked about the experience on Whitney Johnson Cowell’s new podca...

On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss Walmart getting into brokerage, FedEx, Forever 21, and the ocean market. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 816 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to FreightGames.io’s Stephen Ruhe about his latest AI-generated trucking video game Freight Frenzy. Freight Frenzy was born of the vibe coding phenomenon that’s been accelerated by recent advances in AI large language models. We’ll go deep on the vibe coding phenomenon with special guest play-testers: my sons. Casey Stone joins us to talk abou...

In this episode, we dive into current trends and happening in the cold storage industry. Our guest, Charles Betts National Sales Manager at Interstate Cold Storage, Inc. breaks down cold storage levels, labor markets and more throughout the cold chain. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast. Follow the Running on Ice Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more a...

From NFL Pro Bowler to trucking entrepreneur, Mike Tolbert knows what it means to take on challenges—both on the field and in business. After a nine-year NFL career with the Chargers, Panthers, and Bills—where he earned three Pro Bowl selections, two All-Pro honors, and helped lead Carolina to a Super Bowl run—Mike tackled a new industry: trucking. During the pandemic, he launched his own trucking...

In this episode Truck Tech Host Thomas Wasson interviews Motive’s Head of Safety and Compliance Strategy Gary Johnson at Manifest 2025 to explore how the company is using artificial intelligence to revolutionize safety in industries like trucking and construction. Learn about Motiv’s computer vision technology, their emphasis on proactive safety solutions, and their plans for enhancing driver coac...

On episode 815 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about Walmart’s push to add carriers to their new brokerage network. Although the company says it is still in “stealthish” mode, carriers are already getting onboarded.  Also in headlines, the ‘owner’ of a fictitious logistics firm sentenced in $2.8M COVID relief scam.  Truck Parking Club’s Michael Lombard stops by to talk about building muscle...

In today’s episode, Mary O’Connell, analyst and host of Check Call and Running on Ice joins us along with Grace Sharkey, writer and SiriusXM host to talk about freight fraud, technology buzzwords, and why Marshawn Lynch deserves an honorary MBA. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive in the world of AI-powered phone operations. Our guest, David Bell, CEO and Founder of CloneOps breaks down how AI can be integrated into basic phone conversations and how to speed up some back office processes to improve efficiency and free up more time in the day. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Ot...

On Episode 814 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Mutha Trucker News’ Alex Mai about a deadly past few days for trucking. We’ll share the latest on the horrible I-35 crash where authorities allege that a flip-flop-wearing, intoxicated trucker killed five people.  CPG Sourcing CEO Michael De Clercq talks about how increased tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum could shift global sourcing...

Join hosts Mike Boulton and Grace Sharkey on this special St. Patrick’s Day episode of The Stockout as they dive into the key economic pressures affecting supply chains, retail, and the CPG industry. Featuring Dan North, Senior Economist at Allianz Trade North America, this discussion covers: The impact of tariffs and trade wars on businesses and consumers   Inflation trends and how they affect wa...

In this episode, we dive into the world of cryogenic storage and transportation of cell and gene therapy. Our guest, Krystal Haynes Senior Director International 3PL Business Development at ICS helps break down the complexities of cryogenic storage and the intricacies of CGT’s. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast. Follow the Running on Ice Podcast Other Freig...

Norfolk Southern's VP of Business Development and First and Final Mile Markets Stefan Loeb talks to JP Hampstead and FreightWaves staff writer Stuart Chirls about the railroad's work with industrial clients, from site selection and development to specialized customer service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices