FreightCasts

On episode 717 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is back from Miami and is breaking down this week in freight including electric semis’ bad week at Act Expo; Biden’s resurfaced trucking quote; and a driver who killed three has his trial delayed.  Sick of hearing about AI in the supply chain? So are we. So instead, we’re going to see some in action. Duke. AI’s Marcus Cooksey shows off a live demo of his...

Zach and Tony discuss the return of long term optimism for the economy and among transportation providers and whether it is warranted.   Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ed Nagle III, President and CEO of Toledo-based Nagle Companies, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares the origins of the third-generation company, speaks about the importance of integrity and flexibility when partnering with customers, and shares why he’s so committed to the industry. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/) Career Now Brand...

Guest: John O’Leary, Daimler Truck North America CEO Topic: The burgeoning Advanced Clean Truck Expo moves into Las Vegas with hydrogen getting another boost from a surprising source and debate over the near-term future of electric trucks. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 716 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you LIVE from Miami at Redwood’s Customer Advisory Board Spring 2024. We’ll learn what customers, executives and supply chain leaders have to say about the state of the market, collaboration, innovation, and surviving through hypergrowth and sustained freight recessions.  With special guests Erin Breen, EVP Supply Chain Solutions at Redwood L...

In today’s episode John Sutton, Director of Corporate Strategy at Sunset Transportation joins us to discuss how CTPAT certification streamlines processes for shippers and carriers and how that affects various nearshoring operations like offering border drayage, direct shipments, and northbound vs southbound capacity Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about yo...

In this episode, we dive into the challenges and signs to look for when upgrading your TMS. Our guest, Walter (Mitch) Mitchell, CEO at Tai software, breaks down challenges and successful ways to upgrade and implement into a new TMS. 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. Vi...

FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss the latest happenings in the CPG and retail industries, discussing: - Key articles from Freightwaves, including insights from Zach Strickland on the disparity between spot and contract rates. - The impact of extreme weather on the industry, with a focus on recent flooding in Brazil affecting leather and footwear sectors. - An exploration of...

In this episode, we dive into the driving factors behind reefer market growth. Our guest, Greg Tuthill, chief commercial officer at SeaCube Containers breaks down areas seeing growth as well as what can be done to improve sustainability measures in the temperature-controlled container space. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast. Follow the Running on Ice Podca...

On Episode 715 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the great American Zyn supply chain crisis. Freight brokers across the United States are reporting stockouts, and the Zyn website is backordered. We’ll look at what’s happening. Trucker and influencer Clarissa Rankin is a celebrity judge for Relay Payments’ Haul of Fame awards. Later this year, Rankin, NASCAR’s Jeff Gordon, Relay’s Ryan...

Zo Orchingwa, co-founder of Emerge Career, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares how he’s addressing the stigma around hiring formerly incarcerated individuals through Emerge Career’s technology platform, and how the unparalleled loyalty and retention these second-chance employees provide. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/) Career Now B...

Join us for a deep dive into the latest trends in the freight market in this episode of Freightonomics. From the impact of Roadcheck Week to the nuances of tender rejection rates and market dynamics, Zach Strickland and Tony Mulvey provide insightful analysis backed by data. Discover how recent events like the spike in tender rejection rates and spot rates are influencing the market and what it me...

Isuzu and Gatik will build medium-duty autonomous trucks for sale around 2027, expanding the use of Isuzu’s F-Series as the basis for the middle mile driverless trucks Gatik operates in Texas and Ontario, Canada. Japan’s Isuzu is also investing $30 million in Gatik. Oh, and there’s a new version of Isuzu’s craft beer truck, too. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more abo...

In today’s episode Rich Taute, vice president of sales at QuikQ joins us to talk about the ongoing fuel fraud challenges facing trucking and how RFID and other technologies are being used to keep fleets safe. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we break down things to look for in a data provider. OUr guest, North Winship, President at Shiplify breaks down the responsibilities of a data provider and what businesses should be looking for in a partner as well as how to know your data is secure. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows...

On Episode 714 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about Trump’s vow to end Biden’s EV mandates. Electric trucks have received a lot of blowback from the trucking industry as cost estimates could exceed a trillion dollars, but would this be the right call? We’ll dive into it.  Speaking of electric trucks and high costs, ZO Motors North America aims to solve that. We’ll learn from CEO Joost de...

Step into the world of supply chain and retail with Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey on The Stockout! In this episode, they unpack the latest buzz surrounding Panera’s lemonade withdrawal, the evolution of malls, and Amazon’s marketplace dynamics. The duo reviews Brittain Ladd’s analysis on India’s manufacturing landscape, the FTC’s legal battle with Amazon, and the future of CPG on the e-comme...

On Episode 713 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about a cargo theft ring in California that has shippers on edge. NXTPoint Logistics’ Andrew Lockwood talks about the rise in theft in the Golden State.  Covenant’s VP of sustainability, Matt McLelland, joins the desk to co-host. He’s looking at a report released by The Wall Street Journal and Ryder that says EVs cost 56% more to operate than...

In this episode, we dive into some of the new developments that pharma shippers are looking for in their supply chains. Our guest, Ivan Castro, head of growth at Paxafe breaks down some of the newest trends and what pharma shippers are looking for from their logistics service providers. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast. Follow the Running on Ice Podcast Ot...

Lorus Byers, CEO of Carrier Intelligence, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares his entrepreneurial path to founding a company that addresses the challenges of wasteful spending and misalignment when it comes to attracting and recruiting drivers. Carrier Intelligence is also a Premier Sponsor of Taking the Hire Road. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! The National Transportation Institute (https://dr...

The transition from diesel fuel to electric propulsion will not spare autonomous trucks. Daimler Truck pulled together a demonstration of what that might look like by combining its Class 8 eCascadia with Torc Robotics driverless system. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 712 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the state of fleet management. J.J. Keller’s Josh Lovan breaks down the company’s latest fleet survey and lays out the challenges that carriers say they’re facing. TriumphPay’s Shawn Ludgate highlights pain points in factoring and shares solutions to the issues. Logistics companies are teaming up to help after the bridge collapse in Balt...

Join Thomas Wasson on Loaded and Rolling as he welcomes Mike Baudendistel, Intermodal Solutions expert at FreightWaves Sonar, for a deep dive into the latest Q1 earnings and intermodal trends. From the surprises and disappointments of earnings season to the subtle shifts in the intermodal landscape, this episode covers it all. Discover how data analytics are reshaping financial forecasting and unc...

In this episode, we dive into the trends of cybersecurity and what can make a business a target. Our guest, Joe Ohr, Chief Operating Officer at the National Motor Freight Traffic Association breaks down what individuals can do to protect themselves as well as what to look for in a partner to stay steps ahead of fraud. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Foll...

On Episode 711 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Offshift’s Dr. Mark Manera about driver health. Do truckers have a ticking time bomb in their chest? We’ll find out how America’s road warriors can set their GPS toward better health.  FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson looks at market health. A slew of bankruptcies, layoffs and disappointing earnings reports has struck the industry this spring. W...