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Battery electric vehicles are commonly viewed as the practical solution to decarbonize transportation. But despite the funding announcements and hype, it’s not as simple as heading to the dealer to swap out your old diesel. There are operational differences, supply chain delays, and charging infrastructure upgrades to consider. And that’s before looking at the price tag and understanding total cos...

In this episode, we dive into the world of perishable e-commerce shipping with Juan Meisel, founder and CEO of Grip. We explore the challenges and innovations surrounding the transportation of fresh goods while maintaining sustainability practices. Join us as we uncover the latest trends and technologies that are transforming the perishable e-commerce industry. For more information subscribe to Ru...

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Kodiak Robotics’ James Reed about the company’s fifth-generation autonomous truck. AIT Worldwide Logistics’ Ray Fennelly joins us just in time for Earth Day to share his company’s latest sustainability report. We’ll learn what scope 3 means and why it’s a big deal for the transportation industry. Fortis Analysis’ Ross Kennedy talks about...

Jason Doering, a longtime engineer at Union Pacific, explains why trains have been getting longer and longer – and why it’s such a pain for workers to deal with these behemoths.  Follow the MODES Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremy Reymer, CEO & Founder of DriverReach, welcomes a great friend and industry partner to the podcast, Anne-Marie Forbes Lynn, Director of Business Development & Marketing at U.S. Legal Services. 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 Ro...

The Silver Bridge collapse is popular in relation to a unique folklore but it also completely changed how we look at safety regulations for bridges. Hear the story of the collapse and the folklore surrounding it. Then get an inside look at the story with West Virginia DOT’s Tracy W. Brown, a state bridge engineer. Follow the Tracks Through Time Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about you...

Anthony and Zach discuss J.B. Hunt’s Q1 results among others and how much of the early optimism for a late year recovery has waned.  Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Autonomous trucking generates a lot of headlines. It isn’t a viable business yet. And a shakeout of players continues. Chris Urmson, truly part of the old guard in autonomy and the co-founder and CEO of Aurora Innovation, offers his perspective. 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, Tony Mulvey and Tanner DeHart will look at JB Hunts earnings report and what it signals for the rest of the market.  Additionally, we will look at the weak start to produce season as California disappoints with any volume surge we hoped for on the produce side. Follow the #WithSONAR Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows   Learn more about your ad choices....

Grace invites Greg Braun, chief revenue officer of C3 Solutions, to discuss the recent developments within the retail industry including inventory issues, different consumer spending trends and innovation in e-commerce supply chains. Braun offers up new solutions for retailers to overcome their challenges in 2023. Follow the Point of Sale Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad c...

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to SuperTrucker Justin Martin about a driver who fell asleep in his truck on train tracks; a $200,000 dime heist; delivering to a NASCAR track; and whether inspections are a good way to judge a carrier. Bob Perry of Health in Transportation has spent nearly the past four decades on a mission to educate professional drivers and share life-ch...

Kaylee and Grace chats with entrepreneur and industry content creator Blythe Brumleve about bringing more women into our workforce. We break down a number of websites that leverage AI to help grow your business to success. Follow the Great Quarter, Gals Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Justin Maze, Director of Operations – Carrier Management at Transfix joins us as we examine what a spot market pricing bottom looks like, and how carriers, shippers, and brokers navigate relationships in a down market.  Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin welcomes TJ Knudson, Vice President of Business Development at Packer Transportation & Logistics and host of Hold My Beer We’re Talking Freight to the show to discuss how to handle rejection. Research shows there are four key ways to tell how well you handle rejection. Listen in and test where you land on the rejection scale.  #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown #marketing #freightsales #freightwaves...

In this episode, we explore the critical role that third-party logistics (3PL) providers can play in helping companies achieve their sustainability goals. We sit down with Alex Schwarm from Arrive Logistics to discuss the various ways in which 3PL providers can contribute to sustainable logistics, including green transportation, waste reduction, sustainable warehousing, collaboration, reporting, a...

FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel previews the upcoming earnings season, discusses which commodities are bucking the trend by gravitating upward, highlights macro data showing cautious consumers, and provides a freight market update. Follow The Stockout 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 Remcoda about how its personal protective equipment and protective glove supply chain works. Cole Garson talks about what it takes to move $30 million worth of gloves a year and how the company has managed to dispose of disposable PPE while using zero landfills.  Tive’s Richie Daigle is teaching us how to throw a knuckleball and talks ab...

A Midwest carrier named Rapid Response was sold recently into an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Why would that method of selling be pursued? How do the workers benefit? An investment banker who helped put the deal together, Albert del Pilar from the investment firm of Butcher Joseph, joins Drilling Deep to talk about why an ESOP may be the way to go. Follow the Drilling Deep Podcast Other FreightW...

As decarbonization efforts gain importance, it's clear that transport emissions will be increasingly scrutinized. Shifting freight from trucks to rail, known as modal shift, is a common way to immediately reduce emissions. But are the current rail systems prepared for such potential growth? That's the question being answered today by Matt Soule, CEO of Parallel Systems. Matt leads a group of missi...

In this episode we talk with Fred Wu, CEO of DeltaTrak, about the latest innovations in temperature control supply chain management that help reduce carbon emissions.  With insights on the most effective technologies and strategies for reducing emissions in the temperature controlled supply chain plus a unique perspective on how technology can help reduce our carbon footprint and build a more sust...

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the Highway to Hope benefit concert. We’ll learn all about from country musician Lindsay Lawyer and St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund’s Shannon Currier.  Why does it seem like trains either keep hitting trucks or are derailing all over the place? Operation Lifesaver’s Rachel Maleh lays out the facts about rail safety and what drive...

FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel and Joanna Marsh discuss Parallel Systems, a startup developing autonomous railcars, the recent push to mandate two-person crews in locomotives, and intermodal data in FreightWaves SONAR.  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 again by a great industry friend, leader, and partner, Grady Phillips, senior director of strategic accounts at Workforce QA. 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 pla...

Anthony and Zach break down how the different sectors are faring as the economy cools and discuss the varying levels of influence from inflation.  Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests: Angus Pacala, co-founder and CEO, Ouster Inc. and Sam Abuelsamid, principal analyst, Guidehouse Insights  Topic: The vast world of lidar suppliers all want to be the perception technology of choice for autonomous vehicles. It’s doubtful they all will survive the shakeout already underway.   Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...