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In this episode, we delve into the world of non-compete agreements, exploring both the benefits and drawbacks of these controversial legal tools. Our guest, Matthew Leffler, offers insights into the various factors that companies must consider when creating non-competes, including the necessity of protecting trade secrets and intellectual property. For more information subscribe to Check Call the...

Kevin welcomes Omar Singh, the founder and president of Surge Transportation back on the show to talk about putting together a suite of offerings. The more you can offer outside of your core offering the more value you’re creating for both you and your clients.  #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown #marketing #freightsales #freightwaves #sonar Follow the Put That Coffee Down Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows...

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to American tanker trucking badass Taylor Barker about life on the road and his music. He talks about trucking wastewater out of East Palestine, Ohio, his view of the tanker market, in-cab surveillance, ghosts and we’ll hear his song “What I Wouldn’t Give.” StreetDrone is on a mission to automate yard logistics. We’ll talk to StreetDrone’s...

In this week's Drillling Deep, long time industry analyst John Auers of RBN Energy reviews an extensive study his company recently completed that will be of interest to anybody who is going to be buying diesel in the future. And that's pretty much everyone. Follow the Drilling Deep Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What will it take to build out a heavy-duty truck charging network? The answer may surprise you. Neha Palmer, CEO of Terawatt Infrastructure, chats with host Tyler Cole to explain why the nation’s EV hub buildout might have more to do with data centers instead of traditional truck stops. Terawatt combines expertise in real estate, electric vehicles and charging, project development, operations, an...

In this episode, we discuss the importance of balancing cost, speed, and sustainability in building an efficient freight network and explore some best practices for managing and maintaining a network that can adapt to changing market conditions and customer needs. Our expert, Andy Smith from Circle Logistics shares his experience creating and maintaining an efficient freight network. For more info...

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to transportation safety expert James E. Lewis about everything you need to know about truck accidents. How do you protect yourself, your drivers and your customers in this operating environment? We’ll lay out strategies for safety and success.  TForce Worldwide’s Tom Griffin shares the importance of running a flexible supply chain. Trucker...

If hydrogen is to become a key fuel in the energy transition, it needs to have a robust supply chain behind it. In this fireside chat, Dr. Abbas Ghandi, director of energy and mobility at S&P Global Commodities Insights, sits down with FreightWaves editor at large John Kingston to lay out where that supply chain is now and how far it needs to go if widespread commercial adoption of hydrogen as an...

FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel and Joanna Marsh discuss what takeaways from last week’s interview with former Surface Transportation Board Chairman Daniel Elliott, the latest news on Norfolk Southern, and new safety standards outlined by the Association of American Railroads.  Follow the People Speaking Rail Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Jeremy Reymer, CEO & Founder of DriverReach, is joined by Bruno Stanziale, CEO of the recruitment efficiency platform - and integrated partner - GoToro. 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 listen on! Follow...

With driverless trucks set to deploy at the end of 2024, AV companies are entering the world of supply chains to ensure they have the parts they need for commercialization. Dave Maday, Senior Vice President of Business Development and Product Strategy at Aurora will speak to how the company leverages its partnerships with manufacturers Volvo Trucks and Paccar Inc. to stay on schedule and deploy dr...

Economists Anthony Smith and Charlie Chesbrough recap the shifting market dynamics within the auto industry from manufactures, dealers, consumers, infrastructure and more.  Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Join Global Supply Chain Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Neal is a co-founder and CEO of GoExpedi, which has brought e-commerce practices and technology to the supply chain that gets necessary products into the oil patch. He’s also scaling the GoExpedi value proposition into manufacturing. He joins FreightWaves editor at large John Kingston to discuss how his company has brought this change in a relatively short time and what lessons he learned from...

Truck Tech reports the latest from the Work Truck Week event in Indianapolis with Shyft Group CEO Daryl Adams talking about the reveal of a new version of the Blue Arc Class 5 electric truck; from-the-floor look at Work Truck Week with Antti Lindstrom of S&P Global Mobility and the story behind the rebranding of Cummins New Power division as Accelera with Cummins CEO Jennifer Rumsey and Accelera b...

It is a sad day when a driver has to call for either a service truck or the legal team to help get them out of a bind. On this week’s Back The Truck Up Podcast, Rooster and Justin are joined by the Armchair Attorney, Matthew Leffler, as he shares his knowledge as both an attorney and an expert in the truck maintenance industry.   Sign up for the Back The Truck Up Newsletter and get up to date info...

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is catching up with FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack to talk about FreightWorks’ shutdown and Norfolk Southern’s mounting issues. Warehouse robots, rise up! We’ll learn about the latest bots from Michael Carmody at Tompkins Robotics.  Better call Bart! Project44’s Bart De Muynck talks about his latest supply chain hotline, p44’s vision quest and what’s go...

That's how the saying goes, right? Drone delivery is far from ubiquitous, but Zafer Sahinoglu of Mitsubishi Electric’s AnyMile breaks down how the platform could allow any company to easily add a fleet of third-party drones -- or even build their own. Follow The Drop Zone Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BP Pulse Fleet President Vic Shao dives into advancements, challenges and opportunities within the EV charging industry, including a breakdown of the current state of U.S. charging infrastructure. Shao also addresses the specific roadblocks facing electric trucks and delivery vans and helps answer the question: Will the EV industry be able to keep up with demand? Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Join...

There were plenty of pandemic days when fear of diesel shortages and outright unavailability gripped the trucking market. Gary Bevers, long-time consultant to the fuel distribution supply chain, speaks with FreightWaves editor at large John Kingston on how the diesel market might have gotten expensive but it ultimately did not break down, and fuel was available throughout some tight times over the...

Going viral on the internet is no easy feat and staying viral is even harder. Today Kaylee and Grace sit down with Cait Gillespie to talk TikTok, breaking down difficult info, and the ruthless world of the internet.  Follow the Great Quarter, Gals Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Walter Mitchell, CEO of Tai Software joins us to talk about emerging trends to watch and their impact on enterprise trucking. We’ll examine autonomous trucks, drones, supply chain visibility tech.  Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin welcomes Paul-Bernard Jaroslawski, the founder of FreightCaviar and now ShipperCRM on the show to talk about the journey from memes to a new and improved CRM tool for freight brokers. It’s all about the evolution of building a brand before building a product.   #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown #marketing #freightsales #freightwaves #sonar Follow the Put That Coffee Down Podcast Other FreightWaves S...

In this episode, the discussion centered around LTL automation and its applications in real-world scenarios. Walter Mitchell, CEO of Tai talked about the challenges that arise when dealing with the complexity and scalability of LTL automation. We explore how advanced algorithms are being developed to handle these challenges and streamline the process of LTL automation. For more information subscri...

Dolores Santos - a fuel industry expert with more than 40 years experience selling to fleets - talks about how supply chain issues can impact fuel supply, and fuel price, and how buyers can protect themselves. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Join Global Supply Chain Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a wide-ranging interview, John Harms, a vice president of corporate advisory & banking at the Wall Street firm of Brown Brothers Harriman, talks about some of the macroeconomic impacts on the supply chain coming from various trends, including the growth of tariffs that have stayed in place from one administration to the next.  Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Join Global Supply Chain Week Learn mor...