FreightWaves LIVE: An Events Podcast

Rick Larkin is the founder and former CEO of BCB Transport. But more recently, he is the man in the yellow vest, using YouTube and other media outlets to discuss trucking in general but safety in particular. There are numerous improvements in the safety equipment on trucks. But why are some measurements of truck safety deteriorating? Larkin will discuss with John Kingston, Executive Editor and Oil...

Companies that lease or own enterprise truck fleets are as concerned about keeping drivers seated as for-hire companies. In this fireside chat, Baily Wood, President and CEO of the Commercial Vehicle Training Association, gives a status report on new entry-level driving training rules and his outlook for long-term driver retention. He is joined by FreightWaves Chief Washington Correspondent, John...

The Supreme Court is deciding whether to review a lower court decision that would make California's AB5 the law of the land in that state. So far, an injunction that is now more than two years old has kept the law, which more strictly defines what constitutes an independent contractor, from being implemented in trucking. If the Supreme Court decides not to review it, AB5 will immediately go into f...

Dr. Mark Manera, Founder & CEO of The Trucking Fitness Company, discusses how his company created wellness plans for truck drivers with different health issues. He also describes how fleets use these wellness plans to recruit and retain drivers, while driving down turnover and insurance costs. He is joined by FreightWaves Staff Writer Grace Sharkey in this fireside chat. Follow FreightWaves on App...

Mike Hayden is a proud third-generation trucker. As Vice President of Transportation at NFI, he's bringing that deep knowledge to the company's driver recruitment efforts. He speaks with Joe Antoshak, FreightWaves' editorial researcher, about what the company's doing to lure and retain talent. He is joined by FreightWaves Senior Editorial researcher, Joe Antoshak, in this fireside chat.  Follow Fr...

The enterprise fleet model is changing. Technology, partnerships and supply chain demands are causing a rapid evolution in the trucking industry landscape. Beth Howard, Director of Carrier Development at Transfix, joins us to discuss promoting supply chain efficiency through technology, the value of dedicated fleet partnerships, and how fleet / digital broker relationships may change and improve a...

Listen as two fuel experts, Scott Berhang, Director of FreightWaves Academy, and Elaine Levin, President at Powerhouse, discuss the state of fuel markets, and where prices are likely to head in the next several months. They will discuss the essentials of having a good physical fuel buying program, and the important need to have a solid, realistic "hedging" program in place to limit your price risk...

Craig Fuller, Founder & CEO of FreightWaves, is joined by Richard Greening, Global Technical Director at DDC FPO, to discuss what Carrier Executives have their on on for the coming year. Follow FreightWaves on Apple Podcasts Follow FreightWaves on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Join the Enterprise Fleet Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The trucking industry is on the precipice of a potential freight recession with declining load volumes, rising fuel costs, rapid inflation and changes in market demand driven by consumer behavior. These headwinds will impact carriers of all sizes as they work to adjust their transportation network while managing declining margins from higher costs. Bill Wettstein, President and CFO of Nussbaum joi...

Culture is more than a campaign. Successful turnarounds begin with a belief that you must capture the minds and hearts of customers and team members. James Reed, President & CEO of USA Truck, is joined by Tim Guin, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Operator of USA Truck, in this fireside chat.  Follow FreightWaves on Apple Podcasts Follow FreightWaves on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcast...

2021 was an epic year for deal activity and values for 3PLs. Will the trend of ever growing multiples and easy deal terms continue in 2022? Chris Wofford of Wofford Advisors, is joined by FreightWaves Director of Passport Research, JP Hampstead, in this fireside chat.  Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to re...

Creating predictable revenue streams with a freight brokerage is all about leaving the transactional lifestyle behind and focusing on building the relationships needed to move consistent freight. Michael Johnson, Executive Vice President of Strategy at Redwood Logistics, is joined by FreightWaves Executive Publisher, Kevin Hill, in this fireside chat.  Follow FreightWaves on Apple Podcasts Follow...

Everyone wants to grow their brokerage, but its all so overwhelming. In this fireside chat Mary O’Connell sits down with founder of Freight 360, Ben Kowalski to talk about strategies to grow a brokerage with or without years of experience.  Follow FreightWaves on Apple Podcasts Follow FreightWaves on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Join the 3PL Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Bestselling author David Hoffeld and Kevin Hill, FreightWaves Executive Publisher, discusss how we can all use science and the human psyche to drive sales by sticking to our ethics.  Follow FreightWaves on Apple Podcasts Follow FreightWaves on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Join the 3PL Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FreightWaves’ Grace Sharkey speaks with Mark Vickers, Executive Vice President of International Logistics at Reliance Partners, about the common mistakes and assumptions freight brokers make when purchasing their insurance policies. Vickers describes recurring issues that often arise when filing claims and how different regions, like Mexico, often need very different policies than brokers realize....

The transportation industry has been male dominated since the beginning, now as more women are stepping into leadership Mary O’Connell sits down with Owner and CEO of Sunset Transportation, Lindsey Graves, to talk about what the space looks like for women owned 3PLs and how it’s only the beginning. If you aren't in love with the title feel free to change it. Basically we are focusing on the transi...

Data, data, data! Shipper networks have been put to the test over the past two years and data has allowed for shippers to build resilient supply chains despite the curveballs they have been thrown. ESG is also in the early innings, but data has allowed for carriers and shippers to find and improve inefficiencies within networks and drive improvements to their carbon footprint. Scott Sokoloff, Vice...

FreightWaves Reporter Grace Sharkey sits with Cassie Pless, Director of Commercial Sales for Outreach, to discuss the importance of motivating your team through tough sales cycles. Pless describes the importance of leveraging modern technology to guide sales teams through these downturns and showcases that with the correct tools, sellers can better reach their performance goals.  Follow FreightWav...

The ultimate revenue multiplier is with recurring revenue. Chris Arredondo, VP of Customer Success & Co-Founder of Cargo Chief, and Travis Rhyan, Chief Product Officer at FreightWaves, explores how 3PLs and freight brokerages can capitalize on this trend.  Follow FreightWaves on Apple Podcasts Follow FreightWaves on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Join the 3PL Summit Learn more about your ad ch...

The king of memes behind Freight Caviar, Paul-Bernard Jaroslawski, details the impact the war in Ukraine is having on local freight brokers working for U.S. companies. He is joined by FreightWaves Executive Publisher Kevin Hill in this fireside chat.  Follow FreightWaves on Apple Podcasts Follow FreightWaves on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Join the 3PL Summit Learn more about your ad choices...

In a fragmented industry like trucking, progress only happens if each piece works together. Kaylee Nix sits down with Anne Reinke, president and CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association to discuss how third party logistics providers play a crucial role in pushing the industry forward by connecting shippers and carriers with more than just freight shipments.  Follow FreightWaves on Appl...

Tyler Cole is joined by Rik Arends of Smart Freight Centre (SFC) to discuss trends in freight decarbonization. SFC works with the global logistics community to accelerate zero-emission freight through training, collaboration, and industry guidance initiatives. Follow FreightWaves on Apple Podcasts Follow FreightWaves on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Join Global Supply Chain Week Learn more ab...

Industrial production is forecasted to grow in the coming years which will likely lead to higher rail carload volume. It could also lead to congestion and equipment availability issues. In this fireside chat, Harris Ligon, CEO and Co-founder of a stealth transportation technology startup, and Mike Baudendistel, FreightWaves Market Expert, discuss the outlook for industrial freight on the rails and...

Tyler Cole is joined by Nexxiot co-founder, Daniel MacGregor, to discuss the value of data-driven decision making in supply chains. Specifically, they examine how integrating hardware and software solutions can improve transparency, minimize risk and reduce both waste and emissions in freight networks. Follow FreightWaves on Apple Podcasts Follow FreightWaves on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts...

From running the $1 billion sustainability effort at Delta Airlines just two years ago, Gareth Joyce joined and quickly ascended the chairs to CEO at electric bus and battery maker Proterra Inc. How has Joyce's previous business experiences prepared him for Proterra to reach scale as a supplier of battery packs under its Proterra Powered division and how does Proterra's role in the supply chain mi...