FreightCasts

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca, and Tanner DeHart will be joined by special guest Philip Schmidbauer, the Senior Director of Analytics at ODW Logistics. We will discuss truckload network optimization and the recent increase in truckload volume in the United States. Follow the #WithSONAR Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace reviews the impact of student loan forgiveness on the retail sector. She also interviews Neil McEvoy from C3 Solutions on the company’s recent ISO certification and its continued work to secure yard and dock data. Follow the Point of Sale Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is getting to the bottom of the evolving situation at Yellow. Ploger Transportation’s Chris Smith and FreightWaves’ Justin Martin get us up to date on what’s going on there on the ground floor. With another union proposal rejected, where does this company have left to go? Surge filed for bankruptcy, UPS averted a strike and the situation escalated at...

What is contract manufacturing and how is it related to 3PLs?  What does contract manufacturing have to do with reshoring?  What's the difference between an EMS and a contract manufacturer?  What do we need to know or watch out for when dealing with a contract manufacturer?  We've heard that Uyghurs in Xinjiang, China are associated with contract manufacturing. Can you explain? Follow the Rethink...

In today’s episode Stephen Ritzler, Team Lead of Trucking and Logistics at CoverWallet joins us to talk about insurance coverage challenges and opportunities for small to midsize carriers and owner operators. We dive into what to look for, and what to avoid when carriers get insurance, and how to spot bad actors. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your...

In this episode, we delve into the world of detention time trends and the impact of problematic shippers on carrier efficiency. Our expert guest, Kevin Nadeau – Founder & President, True Load Time shares valuable insights on mitigating delays, industry-wide initiatives, and best practices to optimize operations. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the...

Kevin drops by Pegasus Logistics in Texas to chat with their SVP of Sales, Hiram Hartnett. It's all about the hybrid world of sales these days. Part video meetings along with the face to face. One of the most important trends discussed is how to use video calls to qualify prospects. It's a much better process than flying around the country hoping your meetings go well. Follow the Put That Coffee D...

In this fireside chat Marilyn Surber, Transportation Advisor with Tenstreet joins us to talk about fleet recruiting challenges with the current freight environment and adjusting to changing driver demographics. Marilyn is joined by FreightWaves Enterprise Trucking Carrier Expert, Thomas Wasson. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Enterprise Fleet Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

In this fireside chat, Brandon Wiseman, President at Trucksafe Consulting, and Anthony Smith, Chief Economist at FreightWaves, discuss the top challenges for enterprise fleets, from hours of service, CBD usage, to ensuring compliance teams are up to date. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Enterprise Fleet Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover how integrating fitness into the daily routines of drivers and office workers can enhance productivity, reduce absenteeism, and boost employee morale. Dr. Mark Manera highlights the impact that promoting fitness can have on the performance, safety, and well-being of individuals within the trucking industry. From the unique challenges faced by drivers and office workers to the transformati...

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Jay and Dwayne, a pair of Yellow drivers about what’s going down at the company. At the 11th hour on Sunday, the company was spared a strike but the clock is ticking on further action from the Teamsters union. With shippers pulling freight left and right, can Yellow pull itself out of this death spiral? Yellow isn’t the only company on t...

In this fireside chat, Andrew Culhane the Chief Strategy Officer at Torc joins us to discuss the role autonomous technology is playing in changing the fleet landscape and perspective on pilot programs with the nation's largest truckload carriers. Andrew is joined by FreightWaves' Enterprise Trucking Carrier Expert, Thomas Wasson. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Enterprise Fleet Summit Lear...

Artur Express’ Sadie Church and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell delve into the minds of drivers to uncover what they prioritize when searching for a company to drive for and how businesses can ensure high levels of driver retention. From compensation and work environment to training opportunities and communication, we explore the key factors that drivers consider when making career decisions. Discove...

Kaylee Nix and Leah Shaver, President and CEO of the National Transportation Institute, dig into some of the biggest influences on driver pay through the last freight cycle, including the lingering effects of COVID-19, the market downturn, and the anticipation of a muted peak season. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Enterprise Fleet Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to a panel of industry experts about the fallout from Yellow’s court case in Kansas City. Will teamsters be allowed to strike? Will Yellow survive the outcome? We’ll find out from our great panel of Michael Bookout, Co-Founder at MyCarrierTMS; Todd Maiden, Editor at FreightWaves; Matthew Leffler, The Armchair Attorney; and Zach Strickland ...

The Customs Companies recently moved its entire customer service operation to outsource partner DDC FPO. What are the pros and cons of that shift? Execs from both companies are here to talk about it. Follow the Drilling Deep Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our rush to reduce emissions, many of us are quick to overlook the most important assets in an organization: its people. For fleets, this means that a proper ESG program can’t overlook the health and safety of its drivers. That value is at the heart of today’s conversation with Barrett Young, Chief Marketing Office of Netradyne. Netradyne is a fleet safety and driver performance platform that i...

In this episode, Royce Neubauer joins us again to chat about the challenges in cold chain, the importance of food safety, and how to stop problems before they start. 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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Cowan Logistics’ Ben Tschirgi about preparing for the worst with Yellow and UPS. Don’t get caught flatfooted when and if these carriers strike. Tschirgi will also teach us the art of the freight parody song. The Artist Tree’s Caroline Fontein takes us deep inside the world of marijuana and cannabis supply chains. From crop to sale, we’ll...

FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel and Joanna Marsh interview John Schmitter of RailState. Follow the People Speaking Rail Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremy Reymer, CEO & Founder of DriverReach, is joined today by a progressive and innovative industry leader, Gregg Troian, President of PGT Trucking out of Aliquippa, PA. Remember you can submit any questions or comments, including those which may appear on upcoming Deeper Dive segments - at podcast@driverreach.com. And don’t forget to rate and review Taking the Hire Road on whatever platform you...

Rick Larkin, Chief Information Officer at BCB Transport, and Anthony Smith, Chief Economist at FreightWaves, cover how to optimize opportunities while taking care of your people in the second half of 2023. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Enterprise Fleet Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gage Zero is a newcomer to a growing roster of turnkey suppliers offering end-to-end electrification services: land, trucks, charging and management. With $300 million in backing, the company thinks its expertise in negotiating renewable energy purchases is an advantage in dealing with fleets entering an expensive and uncomfortable transition to electric mobility. Join Sam Arons, Vice President of...

Roger Nielsen, chairman, Proterra Inc., knew he would stay involved in future mobility when he retired as CEO of Daimler Truck North America in 2021. Boy, has he ever. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Debbie Sackman senior product manager with Skybitz joins us in the first half of the show to talk about improving efficiency and reducing trailer maintenance costs using telematics. Ken Evans, founder and CTO with Konexial talks about the importance of having and updating your tech stack for fleet operations. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad c...