FreightWaves

Freightonomics

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Freightonomics is the intersection of freight and the economy. Market Expert Zach Strickland delivers insights from FreightWaves SONAR data to help you make smarter decisions about your transportation strategy.

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FreightWaves

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Business

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Cycling down 10.11.2022

It is clear that the economy is slowing and transportation providers are feeling the softness as what looks like an underwhelming peak approaches. Anthony and Zach discuss the nuances between this and previous economic cycles. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some good news? 27.10.2022

Anthony and Zach break down the GDP growth announcement and what it means for transportation as well as the broader economy.  Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cracks in the dam 20.10.2022

Anthony and Zach discuss what to make of J.B. Hunt’s earning beat and Knight-Swift’s miss. The fundamentals of the freight market have been falling apart since March, but many large carriers are just now feeling it.  Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abruptly lagging 13.10.2022

Anthony and Zach discuss how many macroeconomic  transitions take a long time to fully manifest, while certain aspects turn on a dime. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reaction time 06.10.2022

Anthony and Zach discuss the spectrum of reactions to the easing economic environment as we transition into a new era. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hurricane chicanery 29.09.2022

Anthony and Zach discuss how Hurricane Ian may undermine some supply chains’ recovery as well as what it means for the economy. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taming the chaos 22.09.2022

Zach Strickland welcomes the new Anthony Smith to the show to sift through the news of the day.  Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What next? 15.09.2022

The rail strike nearly brought another round of economic chaos to the economy, illustrating that supply chain disruptions can still have huge impacts. Anthony and Zach discuss what other possible risks to economic stability are still looming in 2022.  Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Has our economy become too nearsighted? 08.09.2022

The economy is on a rollercoaster of extreme highs and lows. Is this a direct effect of short sighted over corrective behavior or has the world entered a new era of increased volatility? Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pain Tolerance 01.09.2022

Anthony is joined by Tony Mulvey for a double econ conversation around the underlying trends within the U.S. and the supply chain Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transitional Trends 25.08.2022

Anthony and Zach explore economic and transportation trends as the economy moves into a new post-pandemic state of being. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How much is too much? 18.08.2022

Anthony and Zach ask what is the ideal balance between policy and personal responsibility and discuss the recent governmental actions such as the Inflation bill and AB5 ruling and their impact on businesses and individuals.   Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Supplying inflation 11.08.2022

Anthony and Zach discuss how the supply side is mainly driving record levels of inflation and that it may not have peaked. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s starting to smell real 2019ish 04.08.2022

Anthony is joined by guest feature Tony Mulvey for a double dose of Econ and analysis with Dr. Zac Rogers. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Timing is everything 28.07.2022

Zach and Anthony discuss the recent interest rate hikes and why they have not curbed inflation thus far.  Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We aren’t surprised 21.07.2022

Zach and Anthony discuss why carriers are surprising Wall Street with their Q2 earning reports. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How port and rail congestion is still inhibiting supply chain fluidity 14.07.2022

Zach and Anthony bring on Dr. Zac Rogers to talk about the continued congestion issues surrounding ports and the rails. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are We The Crazy Ones?? 07.07.2022

Zach and Anthony make sense of the current decisions being made in the macroeconomic environment and supply chain policy Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What to expect in the 2nd quarter 30.06.2022

Zach and Anthony discuss what the current data suggests about the second half of what has become a wild 2022. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Navigating an economic slowdown 23.06.2022

Zach and Anthony discuss how companies are changing their strategies in response to a slowing economy and how transportation demand has been a leading indicator. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is stagflation? 16.06.2022

Zach and Anthony tackle explaining stagflation and its potential impact on supply chains and transportation as well as address the debate around import activity. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why supply chains are still a puzzle 09.06.2022

Zach and Anthony recap Gartner conference findings, waning demand and host Dr. Dale and Zac Rogers who break down the current supply chain environment and the LMI. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will freight see a summer slump? 02.06.2022

Anthony and Zach discuss what a few key market indicators are saying about the slowing freight economy. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where in the World is Zac Rogers? 26.05.2022

Zach and Anthony reunite with Zac Rogers to talk the latest trends in the Logistics Industry Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FOSC biggest moments 19.05.2022

Zach and Anthony go through their big takeaways from FW first live event in over two years. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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