FreightWaves
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FreightWaves NOW is your daily source for the most impactful news in logistics. We break down the complex world of freight—covering trucking, rail, air, and ocean markets—to bring you actionable insights. Whether you are a carrier, shipper, or broker, we provide the data-driven context you need to navigate a volatile market.
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Episodes
CVSA International Roadcheck's 2024 Focus Revealed 22.02.2024 10:43
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Forterra demonstrates new service under new name 21.02.2024 10:02
Alan Adler talks about how Forterra (not Proterra) is working on its autonomous yard tech. He also reveals a new potential future over at Hylion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Effective marketing and freight brokers 20.02.2024 14:11
Mary O'Connell chats with Tai about knowing when and where brokers should be investing their marketing budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Intermodal Data & Rising Costs in the CPG/Retail Landscape 19.02.2024 10:28
Hey, friends! It's Isaiah here with a quick recap of today's chat with Mike Baudendistel, the sonar whiz from 'The Stockout'. We kicked off the week diving into some cool insights about intermodal data. Mike shared that while intermodal volumes are up by about 8%, it's mostly thanks to international shipments zooming ahead, not domestic ones. This is super important for companies and analysts who...
Insurance and Inflection Points in Trucking 15.02.2024 11:41
Hey there, friends! It's your podcast pal Kaylee Nix, and I just wrapped up a fantastic Thursday chat with Thomas Wasson. We dived into the world of trucking, where earnings season is in full swing and Werner's big Q4 miss has them doubling down on expedited services. Thomas shared some wisdom from Werner's strategy to grow more dedicated routes—it's like they're saying, 'We're sticking with you t...
Revving Up Love for Innovation: Unpacking Volvo's VNL Truck Tech 14.02.2024 9:27
Hey friends, Kaylee Nix here, with a quick recap of our latest podcast where we celebrated Valentine's Day and shone the spotlight on Volvo's truck tech advancements. My co-host, Alan Adler, and I got all revved up about Volvo's new VNL trucks, which are not only sleek and aerodynamic but are also set to save truckers big bucks in fuel costs. Alan shared insights on how these trucks are the future...
When geofencing comes to the 3PL 13.02.2024 11:09
Mary O'Connell chats with Kestrel Insights to highlight the advantages and value add services a 3PL can offer shippers in regards geofencing and visibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amazon is still in lawsuit hot water 12.02.2024 11:31
Mike Baudendistel explains why Amazon is under scrutiny from the FTC and other agencies for practices that could change its classification Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taking sustainability seriously for health industry shippers 09.02.2024 11:46
Mary O'Connell looks at what Cardinal Health is doing to reduce their carbon footprint and how other shippers can take sustainability into their own hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Navigating Rough Waters: An Expert Analysis of Heartland's Financial Struggles 08.02.2024 11:50
Summary In this episode of Loaded and Rolling Community Update we have the pleasure of hosting Thomas Wasson, a seasoned enterprise trucking expert. We delve into the operational challenges that Heartland and UPS are grappling with, discuss the ramifications of acquisitions on company performance, and speculate on UPS's potential divestiture of Coyote Logistics. Thomas also gives us a sneak peek a...
UPS Vet's EV Game Changer & Truck Tech's Future Unveiled 07.02.2024 11:29
Summary In this episode, we sit down with Alan Adler to discuss Carlton Rose, the new chairman of REE Automotive's board. We delve into the company's cutting-edge technology and Carlton's significant contributions to the industry. We also tackle the hurdles Nikola faces with hydrogen pricing and infrastructure for their fuel cell electric trucks. Key Highlights - Carlton Rose, the innovative chair...
The Strategic Broker: Unlocking Opportunities in Bulk Shipping Markets 06.02.2024 11:22
Summary In the latest episode of Check Call Community Update, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Mary O'Connell, the insightful host and writer of Check Call. We dive into the intricacies of bulk commodity shipping, discussing its pivotal role in the supply chain and its predictive power for the shipping industry's future. We also tackled the nuances of customer acquisition in this sector a...
The Ongoing Quest for Rail Safety: A Year After the East Palestine Derailment 05.02.2024 11:56
Mike Baudendistel explains why Norfolk Southern is facing some heat from its activist investor as it continues to work toward rail safety one year after the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Staying Warm Against Cold-Chain Crime: Prevention and Response Tips 02.02.2024 13:04
Mary O'Connell previews her show, Running on Ice, talking about the difficulties of stopping cargo theft specifically in the cold chain space. Follow the Running on Ice Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nikola COO and why autonomous technology is treated differently state to state 31.01.2024 10:06
Alan Adler - Truck Tech Community Host - FreightWaves - Nunica, MI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Carrier Update - Dry van and reefer spot rates trend upward, but flatbed trend down 31.01.2024 5:48
Donny Gilbert - Director of Customer Solutions - FreightWaves Tony Mulvey - Senior Analyst - FreightWaves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The evolution of media - legacy vs direct to consumer 31.01.2024 8:08
Blythe Brumleve - Owner - Digital Dispatch - Jacksonville, FL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Carrier Update - Freight volumes remain healthy as rejection rates peak for end of month 31.01.2024 5:54
Donny Gilbert - Director of Customer Solutions - FreightWaves Tony Mulvey - Senior Analyst - FreightWaves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Top Details - UPS to lay off 12,000, possibly sell brokerage Unit 31.01.2024 8:44
Mark Solomon - Senior Staff Writer - FreightWaves - Atlanta, GA https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ups-to-cut-12000-jobs-may-sell-coyote-brokerage-unit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How and when should you get into warehouse optimization? 30.01.2024 10:31
Mary O’Connell - Check Call Community Host - FreightWaves - St. Louis, MO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Carrier Update - Still too much capacity in the market 30.01.2024 5:41
Donny Gilbert - Director of Customer Solutions - FreightWaves Tony Mulvey - Senior Analyst - FreightWaves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How has rail safety evolved post-East Palestine Ohio? 30.01.2024 9:14
Mike Baudendistel - Head of Intermodal Solutions - FreightWaves - Dallas , TX https://www.freightwaves.com/news/norfolk-southern-fulfills-promise-to-join-federal-safety-program-c3rs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Carrier Update - Dry van rejection rates remain elevated as we approach the end of the month 30.01.2024 6:16
Donny Gilbert - Director of Customer Solutions - FreightWaves Tony Mulvey - Senior Analyst - FreightWaves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Top Story - Trucking company files for bankruptcy days before wrongful death trial begins 30.01.2024 9:07
Clarissa Hawes - Senior Editor - FreightWaves - Grain Valley, MO Topic: Trucking company files for bankruptcy days before wrongful death trial begins https://www.freightwaves.com/news/texas-trucking-company-files-for-bankruptcy-days-before-wrongful-death-trial Also - recap of Kirchner trial https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ex-slync-ceo-chris-kirchner-guilty-of-wire-fraud-money-laundering Learn mo...
Why is Walmart sharing more of its data with suppliers? 29.01.2024 8:59
Grace Sharkey - Stockout Community Host - FreightWaves - Lansing, MI https://www.retailtouchpoints.com/topics/data-analytics/business-intelligence/walmart-is-sharing-more-and-more-of-its-data-with-its-suppliers-heres-why Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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