FreightCasts

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the fall of Yellow. At noon ET on Sunday, the 99-year-old carrier shut the gates. With a formal bankruptcy announcement expected today by the company, we look back at the last days of Yellow.  Can ocean imports save a sagging truckload market? Marine Traffic’s Adil Ashiq went from ship captain to techie, and he’s here to let us know...

Kevin welcomes Dr. Mark Manera from Supply Chain Fitness to the show to talk about driver health issues. It’s important to understand the dangers of driving a truck day after day. In fact, the life span of drivers is 16 years shorter than the general population. Follow the Put That Coffee Down Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Khan of Netradyne talks about how the company is using their camera systems more to boost drivers instead of just as a corrective tool. Also: the suddenly rising cost of diesel. Follow the Drilling Deep Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Numerous state and federal agencies and research groups all agree that 98% of truck drivers have trouble finding parking and our nation lacks tens of thousands of safe, secure parking spaces. On today’s show, host Tyler Cole is joined by Cody Horchak, Founder of Realize Truck Parking, a startup focused on solving the parking crisis for our nation’s truckers. With a goal to add 800,000 parking spac...

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of building an efficient network of reefer carriers for temperature-controlled shipments. Royce Neubauer, Founder and CEO of SFL Companies joins us to chat about the crucial criteria for selecting reliable carriers, evaluating their performance, and overcoming challenges in this critical aspect of logistics. For more information subscribe to Run...

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the impending bankruptcy at Yellow that’s reported to go down Monday. What’s next for the company, what are employees saying and what options are out there for the displaced? CNBC’s Lori Ann LaRocco gets us up to date on labor action at West Coast ports. With an on-again, off-again strike up in Canada, what impact is this having on fr...

Jeremy Reymer, CEO & Founder of DriverReach, is joined today by one of his very best friends in the industry: Leah Shaver, president and CEO of The National Transportation Institute - the trucking industry’s principal authority on driver pay data and trends. Remember you can submit any questions or comments, including those which may appear on upcoming Deeper Dive segments - at podcast@driverreach...

A crisis over the Suez Canal put Egypt at odds against France, Britain and Israel. The story has surprising twists and unexpected secret motives. Find out how this shaped the future of shipping routes and globalization. Follow the Tracks Through Time Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and Anthony discuss Yellow’s ongoing struggles and its impact on the freight market and ask if there are any signs of an economic inflection point in the data.  Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests: Don Burnette, Kodiak Robotics and Brett Suma, Loadsmith Loadsmith’s order of up to 800 Kodiak Robotics autonomous driving systems is the clearest sign yet that driverless trucks are edging closer to reality. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 ...