FreightCasts

Guest: Tyler Duvall, co-founder and CEO, Cavnue Topic: The federal highway system has not had a major overhaul in 70 years beyond physical upgrades. Startup Cavnue thinks sensor technology could make a big difference in safety and performance. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Stefan Heck, CEO of Nauto joins us to talk about the technology and processes behind fleet vehicle safety technology and how artificial intelligence and machine learning are changing how fleets handle safety.   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 carrier performance monitoring. Our guest, John Sutton, director of corporate strategy at Sunset Transport breaks down some of the top tips on carrier performance monitoring and successful carrier relationship building. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn...

On Episode 742 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is looking at the impact that global unrest and a tanking stock market are having on rates. FreightWaves’ Kyle Taylor breaks down the data and sentiment driving the market. He’ll also tell us the 10 best lanes to run right now.  Truckstop’s Brent Hutto shares a new report his firm has conducted with Bloomberg to gauge carrier sentiment. With 44% of carri...

FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel interviews John Schmitter, Co-founder and COO of Rail State. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into the ins and outs of Polar King refrigeration units. Our guest, Dan Parsenow, regional sales manager at Polar King breaks down the most common applications and some of the customizable options that exist for outdoor walk-in units. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast. Follow the Running on Ice Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn...

Zach and Tony discuss the “green shoots” many companies are reporting in the trucking sector while some other sectors of the economy like CPG are seeing the opposite signals. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hope Zvara, Founder and CEO of Mother Trucker Yoga, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares her passion for driver health and wellness, why companies should invest in their drivers’ well-being, and what drivers can do on a daily basis in order to see real improvement and change over time. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/) Career Now Bran...

Guest: Matt Zimmer, president, Zengistics Topic: Whether it's reducing the number of loads or helping a company decide where to locate its next distribution site, Zengistics applies Turvo-driven apps to help shippers save on total cost of ownership. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode David Kenneson, Co-Chief Executive Officer at EROAD joins us to look at the various ways fleets are controlling cost, from telematics, preventative maintenance and insurance strategies. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into the intricacies of location services and how to use them to combat challenges. Our guest, Nick Patrick, Co-Founder and CEO at Radar helps break down some specific use cases and ways to make location services work for you. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about...

On Episode 741 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about a battery fire in California that left drivers stranded for hours. Corey at Dad of Two Roadside talks about how the towing industry acts as a first responder when America’s road warriors are trapped.  We’ll also learn about the dangers tow drivers face, how to get out of a jam without needing a tow and why semitruck towing costs so much,...

FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss UPS, PACCAR, rail intermodal and the new SONAR capabilities.  Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 740 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about a pair of trucking companies in Miami that have filed for bankruptcy protection. Also in headlines, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says its hands are tied when it comes to fighting double brokering. Warehouse training enters the cybersphere with virtual reality training stations. Abel Womack’s Jim Hennemann talks about h...

In an industry where long hours on the road and sedentary lifestyles are common, the health and well-being of drivers are paramount. Dr. Mark Manera, founder & CEO of Offshift, and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell break down the importance of investing in drivers health and wellness. Mark Manera Founder & CEO Offshift Mary O'Connell Freight Broker/3PL Expert FreightWaves Learn more about your ad choic...

While the industry continues to debate on whether or not the driver shortage indeed exists, editorial lead Brielle Jaekel talks with aifleet founder and CEO Marc El Khoury about why adding more drivers will have a negative impact. Marc El Khoury Co-Founder & CEO aifleet Brielle Jaekel Deputy Editor FreightWaves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karen Smerchek, President of Veriha Trucking, joins Jeremy Reymer on the latest episode of Taking the Hire Road. Karen is an industry veteran and shares her story about the family business and what trucking means to their legacy. Karen and Jeremy will also dive into how carriers can embrace the current operating environment and why improving the lives of both truck drivers and trucking industry pe...

Zach and Tony bring on Adam Kahn from Netradyne to discuss how safety has become more important than ever as insurance costs and liability soars for carriers. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this fireside chat, Christopher Schoate, vice president of driver recruiting and retention at Gulf Winds joins us to talk about the ways fleets are hiring and retaining drivers. We also dive into the impacts freight market conditions have on driver hiring and retention. Chris Schoate VP, Driver Recruiting and Retention Gulf Winds International Thomas Wasson Enterprise Trucking Carrier Expert Fr...

Vignan Velivela explains how AtoB is helping large fleets link payments while avoiding fraud in this fireside chat with Kaylee Nix. Vignan Velivela CEO & Co-Founder AtoB Kaylee Nix Event Emcee; Reporter FreightWaves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Jennifer Hedrick, president and CEO of Women in Trucking, covers the current state of women in the trucking industry, challenges they face, and strategies to attract more women. Hedrick describes successful initiatives, the importance of mentorship, effective marketing strategies, and the need for inclusive workplace policies. She highlights training and career development oppor...

Guest: Ted McKlveen, co-founder and CEO, Verne Topic: The prospects for hydrogen as a transportation fuel improve by packing more energy into a kilogram of the element. Startup Verne expects to demonstrate a long-haul truck using its super-cold hydrogen storage technology by the end of the year. The industry is watching. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your...

On Episode 739 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Metafora’s Ryan Schreiber about hard truths in freight and tech. I don’t know who needs to hear this, but Schreiber is here to deliver a dose of reality to the industry. DOTsfty wants to evolve driver training and usher it into the AI era. We’ll hear from a driver and a supervisor who are using the tool to learn if it is helping their fleet...

FreightWaves lead Brielle Jaekel talks with Daniel Patterson, director of safety at Western Express gives insight on how to keep up with changing safety regulations and technology. Daniel Patterson Director of Safety Western Express Brielle Jaekel Deputy Editor FreightWaves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this fireside chat, P. Sean Garney is a co-director of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting joins us to dive into regulatory issues impacting enterprise fleets from government agencies to congressional legislation. P. Sean Garney Co-Director Scopelitis Transportation Consulting, LLC Thomas Wasson Enterprise Trucking Carrier Expert FreightWaves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...