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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Latest episode

Oct 22, 2026

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Episodes

Still Broken 09.12.2021

Zach and Anthony reconnect with Dr Zac Rogers and discuss the latest Logistics Managers’ Index results and how supply chains have changed over the past year.  Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That all you got?? 02.12.2021

Zach and Anthony breakdown the nuances hitting the freight markets this peak season and talk 2022 expectations Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To peak or not to peak 18.11.2021

With the traditional start to retail peak season happening next week, Zach and Anthony discuss whether or not we have already seen the peak of the recent economic and transportation sector’s cycle.  Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Rhymes with FreightTech?! 11.11.2021

Zach and Anthony dive into the expectations for the freight industry in 2022 and beyond with Managing Director, of Deutsche Bank Amit Mehrotra, and Truckstop.com Chief Relationship Officer, Brent Hutto. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why does it matter?? 09.11.2021

Lead Economist, Anthony Smith sits down with Lionel Van Der Walt, of PayCargo and David Ma, of Front to chat about the importance of optimization in logistics and the customer experience. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maritime Spooktacular! 29.10.2021

Zach and Anthony bring on Henry Byers to discuss the recent problems surrounding the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and their downstream impacts on surface transportation. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Already Living in 2022 21.10.2021

Zach and Anthony bring on Wes Struebing to discuss some takeaways from the close of the 3rd quarter and what are some developing trends heading into peak season and 2022. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cold Truth 14.10.2021

Zach and Anthony bring on Matthew Mugar Co-Founder  BOA Logistics, Logica Trucking, and Flow Cold Warehouse to discuss the challenges of operating a refrigerated fleet and brokerage over the past year and what is looming for the future. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the port congestion problem solvable? 07.10.2021

Zach and Anthony bring on Chris Wolfe, CEO of PowerFleet, to discuss his perspective on the ongoing port congestion and problems contributing to it like the chassis shortage and lack of visibility and how technology can play a critical role in alleviating supply chain bottlenecks. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about y...

Climbing the peak or walking the plateau? 30.09.2021

Zach and Anthony bring on Mary O’Connell to discuss what peak season may look like this year from a brokerage/managed transportation perspective.    Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All Aboard? 23.09.2021

Zach and Anthony bring on Mike Baudendistel to get a rail report. Will the congestion issues and limited chassis availability around the ports and ramps continue to limit capacity. Also an update on the Canadian Pacific KC rail merger. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explain This! 16.09.2021

 Zach and Anthony bring on Gabrielle Bosché, co-founder of the purpose company and expert on millennial culture, to discuss how to navigate generational differences as hiring and retaining employees becomes a growing challenge. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explain This! 09.09.2021

Zach and Anthony go back and forth between latest trends and differing views with FreightWaves Market Expert Henry Byers. Follow FreightWaves on Apple Podcasts Follow FreightWaves on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another Shutdown?? 26.08.2021

Anthony and Zach bring on Wes Struebing to talk about the current state of freight and implications for another shutdown. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let the cramming begin 12.08.2021

Anthony and Zach bring on Zac Rogers to discuss the latest Logistics Managers results and the growth in warehouse and short haul demand as shippers prepare for the fourth quarter. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rough seas ahead 05.08.2021

Anthony and Zach bring on Greg Miller to discuss the upcoming maritime peak season, rates, and the potential for regulatory action on ocean shipping. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roadblocked 29.07.2021

Anthony and Zach bring on Alan Adler to discuss PACCAR’s backlog of truck orders and how Nikola founder Trevor Milton’s fraud charges impact his former company.  Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UBER BIG NEWS 22.07.2021

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The economics of growth 08.07.2021

Anthony and Zach discuss the latest Knight-Swift purchase of AAA Cooper and what the recent large LTL purchases mean for the sector. Dr. Zac Rogers joins to discuss if this is just a way for carriers to use their newfound cash reserves to grow without ordering trucks. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choice...

Lessons from the first half of 2021 01.07.2021

Anthony and Zach bring on Wes Struebing to discuss how the fundamentals of freight management have changed through the first half of 2021 and what the next six months have in store. Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Air It Out 24.06.2021

Anthony and Zach bring on Eric Kulisch to discuss Fedex/LTL, the port of Savannah, and the current state of air cargo in a smorgasbord of supply chain stories.  Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will the bear wake up? 17.06.2021

Anthony and Zach discuss whether or not we are seeing the early signs of goods demand falling and the potential fallout when the economic boom wanes.  Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Something's Gotta Give! 10.06.2021

Zach and Anthony bring on Dr. Dale and Zac Rogers to discuss the ongoing build up of upstream price increases, challenges around unemployment, and more! Follow Freightonomics on Apple Podcasts Follow Freightonomics on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When will capacity stop crunching 03.06.2021

Zach and Anthony bring on Alan Adler to discuss how OEMs supply chain issues may keep the current transportation cycle tighter longer. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, wood you look at that? 13.05.2021

Zach and Anthony talk lumber, labor gas and warehouse capacity and what it means for freight. Special guest Zac Rogers joins to give LMI updates. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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