FreightCasts

In this episode of The Long Haul, Adam Wingfield sits down with Vanessa Gant, the Founder and CEO of Provision Accounting Solutions, to break down the financial strategies that every owner-operator and small carrier needs to know. Vanessa, known as “The Money Architect,” has spent over 15 years helping trucking businesses increase profitability, reduce tax liabilities, and stay compliant. From avo...

On Episode 813 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the impact tariffs are having on shippers. We’ll take a look at how U.S. shippers are reacting to new tariff bills that they’re being hit with. Will they pass the cost on to the consumer? One World Supply Chain Consulting’s Mike Eischer talks about how his clients are reacting to tariff turmoil and how they’re restructuring their supply...

In a special two part Truck Tech from Manifest we talk with: Patrick Macdonald King CEO of Greenlane They’re working to build out a nationwide network of commercial EV charging through strategically identifying freight corridors Andrew Smith, CEO and founder of Outrider, talked about how their AI-driven autonomous yard tractors are transforming logistics, from robotic trailer hookups to EV assets...

In today’s episode, Phil Schmidbauer vice president of solutions design at ODW Logistics joins us to talk about fighting freight fraud and cargo theft, preventative strategies, and how technologies like AI are changing transportation management systems. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into the tricky world of managing shippers expectations while still helping them craft an efficient supply chain. Our guest, Phil Schmidbauer, Vice President, Solutions Design at ODW Logistics shares the secret sauce on helping shippers help themselves. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWa...

On episode 812 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Fleet Defender’s Terry Reinart about hacking semi trucks. How vulnerable are these 80k lb machines? From maleworm worms in ELDs to remote controlled semi trucks, we’ll take a look at how fleets are getting hacked. Beyond hacking, fleet safety is always top of mind. We’ll find out how trucking companies are keeping drivers and the motoring pu...

In this episode, we break down what the new normal is after the AIM act has gone into effect. Our guest, Kevin Wilson, director of engineering and manufacturing at Polar King International talks testing, implementation, and how to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to changing up HFC’s that power the cold chain. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast. Follow...

On episode 811 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is catching up with Dredging Contractors of America’s William Doyle to talk about the SHIPS Act; making shipbuilding great again; and the impact of port fees and tariffs. We just moved the world’s largest trainset from EnterTRAINment Junction in Cincinnati to Chattanooga, Tennessee, with the help of Elizabeth’s Moving & Storage. We’ll meet Frank Youmans a...

CVSA’s New 2025 Out-of-Service Rules Go Into Effect April 1—Are You Ready? If you’re an owner-operator or run a small fleet, these new CVSA regulations could sideline your truck and cost you thousands in downtime. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has made major changes to out-of-service violations for drivers, brakes, tires, and suspensions. If you’re not prepared, your next DOT inspe...

Zach and economic researcher Michael Rudolph discuss the recent tariff and American trade policy and its impact on the economy and supply chains.  Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Truck Tech goes to Manifest! We dive into autonomous vehicles with two industry pioneers. In the first half, Xiaodi Hou, founder and CEO of Bot Auto, shares how his team is revolutionizing transportation-as-a-service with his autonomous trucking company. Then, we catch up with Josh Araujo, CEO of Forterra, to explore their autonomous yard truck, partnership with Kalmar, and Forterra’s expansion fr...

On Episode 810 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to American Truckers United’s Shannon Everett about the labor dumping problem in trucking. Did the pandemic-fueled bull freight market open the floodgates for inexperienced and dangerous drivers to enter the industry? Will Trump’s executive orders clamp down on the issue? Everett breaks it all down. Sentry Logistics’ Luke Havener is a home fur...

In this episode, we dive into the tricky world of managing shippers expectations while still helping them craft an efficient supply chain. Our guest, Phil Schmidbauer, Vice President, Solutions Design at ODW Logistics shares the seret sauce on helping shippers help themselves. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWav...

On Episode 809 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the massive surge in cargo theft that is plaguing the freight industry. Overhaul’s Danny Ramon shares the company’s latest report, which shows an astounding 49% increase in cargo thefts in 2024 compared to 2023. Is 2025 on track to set an even higher record, and what can fleets do to protect themselves? We’ll get into it. Driver training...

On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss the FreightWaves 3PL Summit, the weakening air cargo market, and Walmart’s purchase of a Pittsburgh-area shopping mall. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 808 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about Trump’s tariffs on Mexico and Canada that are set to begin on March 4. Will they happen and will reciprocal tariffs happen in April? We get into the latest news on the trade war. The World Trade Bridge is celebrating its 25th anniversary and we’re celebrating it with Port Laredo. Kent Richard smartens us up on how this crucial gateway wor...

In this episode, We dive into the benefits a mid-sized frozen warehouse can offer. Our guest, Patrick Porter, Vice President of Operations at ODW Logistics breaks down the advantages, relationships and unique ability to thrive at a mid-sized warehouse. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast. Follow the Running on Ice Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more a...

Aaron Slodov, CEO of Atomic Industries and co-founder of the New American Industrial Alliance talks to JP Hampstead about rebuilding and modernizing America's industrial base and why the time is right for a new coalition of industrialists, technologists, and policymakers to come together on a strategic vision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Growing a trucking business from a single truck to a thriving fleet requires more than just hard work—it demands relentless efficiency. In this episode of The Long Haul, I sit down with Jamie Hagen, the owner of Hellbent Express, to break down the mindset and strategies that fueled his rapid growth. Jamie shares how his unwavering commitment to efficiency—whether in fuel management, operations, o...

Join Thomas Wasson in a special edition of Truck Tech, live from the top of a truck! 🚛 He’s talking with Andrew Culhane from Torc Robotics and Lawrence Bader, former UPS executive, about the latest advancements in AI-powered autonomous trucking. Learn how Torc is revolutionizing freight transportation, deploying real-world autonomous trucks, and working with fleets and shippers to shape the futur...

On episode 807 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit. He’s talking to Truckstop’s Sean Dehan about the state of the spot market. Did the freight recession recovery see its shadow? Is political uncertainty destabilizing or helping rates? We’ll also look at how Truckstop is integrating AI into their platform. CloneOps’ David Bell is fully on board with alway...

In today’s episode, Josh Allen, Chief Commercial Officer at ITS Logistics joins us to talk about their recently released freight market forecast which includes current trends, best practices, and what to focus on moving forward into 2025. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boom Supersonic CEO Blake Scholl tells JP Hampstead the story of the XB-1's historic supersonic flight. Blake explains how the XB-1 broke the sound barrier without creating an audible sonic boom, and why that matters for the future of supersonic aviation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into the nitty gritty of building strong carrier relationships. Our guests, Corey Bruce, Director, JT Freight and Marty Smith, EVP of Transportation at JT Logistics helps to break down the paths to take to move carriers from more transactional freight to long term relationships. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.  Follow the Check C...

On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss food supply chains, Amazon, Manifest, and upcoming FreightWaves events. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices