FreightCasts

On Episode 838 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner has an update on the Mother’s Day crash that claimed two lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Amazon driver, Joseph Antoinier, has been charged and the victims have been identified. Now the victims are trying to pick up the pieces after losing a beloved father. Visit the crash victims’ GoFundMe. Bradley Little went from CDL driver to AI dispatch founder....

In today’s episode, Johan Land, our SVP of Product & Engineering at Samsara joins us to talk about a recent report that highlights the impacts of distracted driving in physical operations. ⁠Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we get into some freight fraud trends that are more commonplace than double brokering. Our guest, Michael Grace, VP of Customer Risk Management at Highway breaks down how carrier sales reps and shippers can be a first line of defense against fraud.  For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Le...

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On Episode 837 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is coming back from Mother’s Day with news on a U.S.-China trade deal. With the U.S. dropping tariffs from 145% to 30%, will it save the summer freight market? We’ll find out why freight leaders are bullish. Vincent Carrano at Fenichey LLC shares why he recently FreightGuarded a carrier over an incident where the carrier backdoored the company by talking...

On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss the latest tariff news and interview Aaron Rubin, founder of ShipHero. ⁠Follow The Stockout Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stay updated with the FWNOW Morning Minute for May 12th. We cover the significant 90-day pause on tariff increases between the United States and China, aiming to ease the ongoing trade war and boosting global financial markets as US tariffs decrease to 30% and China's to 10%. This truce allows for negotiations towards a more comprehensive agreement, reinforcing the importance of economic ties and...

On Episode 836 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Next Generation in Trucking’s Lindsey Trent about the company’s Career Catalyst award, which honors the fleets shaping our nation’s future drivers. This recognition highlights fleets — both for-hire and private — that are creating meaningful career paths for young truck drivers, diesel technicians, warehouse associates and more. Can we brin...

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) will now be required to present a proposal to repeal the high-priority fleets and drayage requirements of the ACF. A public hearing on this proposal needs to be held before October 31st. Regarding potential tariff changes, reports suggest the Trump administration may cut tariffs on China imports from a current broad rate of 145% to as low as 50%. While the...

West Brow Capital founder and portfolio manager Seth Holm runs a fund focused on global transportation. In this episode recorded on April 8, Seth sits down with JP Hampstead and runs through his view of the transportation industry, mode by mode—where he's long and short. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Long Haul, Adam sits down with Elizabeth Moscoso, founder of Moscoso Express, a growing box truck and full truckload carrier based out of Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Elizabeth shares her journey from starting small with box trucks to scaling into the full truckload market, and the lessons she’s learned about surviving and thriving as a small carrier. They talk about the realities...

Railroads are actively seeking the repeal of a recent safety regulation⁠. They are asking the Trump administration to scrap a Biden-era rule that requires two-person train crews, arguing this mandate is unsubstantiated and hinders efforts towards modernization and regulatory reform. ⁠The Houthi militia has refuted claims of a Red Sea ceasefire⁠. Contrary to statements by President Trump, the Houth...

In this special Truck Tech episode from ACT Expo, FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson sits down with Plus CEO & Co-founder Shawn Kerrigan to dive into the fast-moving world of autonomous trucking. They cover Plus’s driverless truck milestone, global OEM partnerships with Hyundai, Scania, and International, and how data and AI are redefining the future of freight. Learn how Plus is building a virtual drive...

On episode 835 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to DHL Express about shipping endangered bongo antelopes to Kenya. The bongos were transported in custom-built crates, alongside 6 tonnes of pellet feed and 3 specialist animal care staff including a veterinarian and 2 bongo specialists from the US. DHL’s Jimmy Eades tell us all about this unique shipment. Are you savvy enough to spot freight f...

This week's episode highlights the news that ⁠Detroit-based grocery carrier SFD Transportation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy⁠, joining a larger case with its parent company and several subsidiaries. The 300-truck carrier estimated assets between $1 billion and $10 billion but liabilities ranging from $500 million to $1 billion. We also look at the ⁠April Logistics Managers Index (LMI)⁠, which re...

In today’s episode, Charlotte Argue, Senior Manager of Sustainable Mobility at Geotab joins us to talk about the Geotab Sustainability Center and how their platform is helping fleets monitor everything from EV charging, emissions reduction to preventative maintenance. ⁠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 world of cluster theft. Our guest, Scott Cornell, Travelers’ Transportation Practice Lead and crime and theft specialist breaks down trends in cargo theft as well as the rise of cluster theft and how to best go about reducing the chances of it happening. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other...

We dive into the latest shifts in independent contractor classifications, with differing approaches being seen in New Jersey and at the federal level, a topic explored in the source discussing how New Jersey and the feds are taking opposite paths on these rules. The New Jersey Department of Labor is proposing rules to ⁠codify the ABC test⁠, potentially tightening the definition there, while the ac...

On episode 834 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is hosting an Ask Me Anything with ShipHero’s Aaron Rubin all about tariffs. They’re getting into questions about: -Tariff fraud -Bonded warehouses -TikTok knockoffs - Death of de minimis  - Toys and consoles are already passing on costs to consumers, will your daughter only get 2 dolls for Christmas? - Movie tariffs and much more Catch new shows live at...

On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss CPG and retail reactions to tariffs and interview Wiley Jones, Co-founder and CEO at Doss. ⁠Follow The Stockout Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

US rail car load volumes are currently outpacing last year's figures⁠, despite looming concerns about incoming ocean containers. Weekly railcar volumes exceeded 502,000, representing a 5.5% year-over-year increase, while year-to-date American railroad traffic is up slightly, contrasting with only a 2% gain in Canadian traffic and a 10% drop in Mexican traffic.  Forward Air is seeking shareholder a...

On Episode 833 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Flexport’s Bill Driegert about resurrecting Convoy Platform. The company has just announced that it has had zero loads stolen over its past 380,000 shipments. Across the industry, cargo thefts were up 27% year over year, and the average value of theft ballooned to $202,364. We’ll find out how Flexport has managed to beat the bad guys.  Can...

In this episode, we dive into the world of small and medium sized carriers and government contracting. Our guest, Melanie Patterson founder and managing director at Team Integrity Knowledge Center & Integrity Global Logistics shares how government contracting is a viable option for small to mid-sized reefer carriers. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast. Follo...

Amazon beat expectations in its first-quarter earnings release⁠, but company officials noted that global tariffs are looming over potential profits in upcoming quarters. First-quarter earnings per share were up 64% year over year to $1.59, with both EPS and revenue surpassing Wall Street expectations.  Another round of ⁠layoffs has impacted several businesses across the freight industry⁠, particul...

Zach and John Paul Hampstead bring on Dr. Zac Rogers, co-author of the Logistics Managers’ Index to discuss the influence of tariffs on supply chains. ⁠Follow the Freightonomics Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices