The NEARS.ORG Podcast

The State of Freight: Rail, Trucking & North American Trade with Anthony Hatch and Jason Seidl In the latest episode of the NEARS Podcast, host John Meyers is joined by two of the transportation industry’s most respected analysts—Anthony Hatch (rail industry analyst) and Jason Seidl (transportation analyst)—for an insightful discussion on where freight markets are headed during the second half...

NEARS Podcast Summary Featuring JJ Ruest Moderated by Jason Seidl Episode Overview In this insightful NEARS podcast episode, Jason Seidl sits down with rail industry veteran JJ Ruest to discuss the evolving North American rail landscape, the future of Class I railroads, the impact of potential mergers, intermodal growth opportunities, artificial intelligence, and the long-term outlook for North Am...

Capacity may look stable today—but the foundation is shifting.   In this episode, we dive into the growing challenges surrounding driver supply, from tightening regulations and CDL training scrutiny to the unintended consequences of reducing the industry’s entry pipeline.   With fewer qualified drivers entering the workforce, the conversation explores how this could rapidly tighten capacity, impac...

The NEARS.ORG 2025 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!  Tony Hatch and Jason Seidl

The NEARS.ORG 2025 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!

The NEARS.ORG 2025 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!

The 2025 NEARS.ORG Christmas Special

Join host John Meyers (DM Bowman) for the latest on UP signalling merger talks.  Will it be NS?  CSX? Will BNSF get involved?  Taking on the conversation is Tony Hatch (abh Consulting) and Jason Seidl (TD Cowen).

Once again Tony Hatch (ABH Consulting) and Jason Seidle (TD Cowen) sit down with host John Meyers (DM Bowman) to talk about all things logistics.  Our summer special is always a favorite while watching the waves come in with a cold drink in your hand!

The boys of summer give you the latest on all things logistics! Tony Hatch - abh Consulting can be reached at:   anthonybhatch@gmail.com Jason Seidl - TD Cowen can be reached at:   Jason.seidl@tdsecurities.com This episode is sponsored by TD Cowen.

Dennis Wilmot, President Iron Horse Logistics Group hosts Marty Oberman, outgoing Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board.  This may be one of Marty last interviews before heading into his future.  Marty never dodges a question or is shy about expressing his views on what's happening now and the future!  This is a don't miss episode!

The NEARS.ORG 3rd Annual Christmas Special Brought to you by TD Cowen.  Please join our host's John Meyers (DM Bowman), Jason Seidl (TD Cowen) and Dennis Wilmot (Iron Horse Logistics Group) as they present this years line up.  Chuck Baker, President ASLRRA, Ed Elkins, Norfolk Southern and the Tony and Jason Show.  This years special, another vintage AAR Classic, "Holiday Inn" part of the Rail Road...

The NEARS.ORG 3rd Annual Christmas Special Brought to you by TD Cowen.  Please join our host's John Meyers (DM Bowman), Jason Seidl (TD Cowen) and Dennis Wilmot (Iron Horse Logistics Group) as they present this years line up.  Chuck Baker, President ASLRRA, Ed Elkins, Norfolk Southern and the Tony and Jason Show.  This years special, another vintage AAR Classic, "Holiday Inn" part of the Rail Road...

The NEARS.ORG 3rd Annual Christmas Special Brought to you by TD Cowen.  Please join our host's John Meyers (DM Bowman), Jason Seidl (TD Cowen) and Dennis Wilmot (Iron Horse Logistics Group) as they present this years line up.  Chuck Baker, President ASLRRA, Ed Elkins, Norfolk Southern and the Tony and Jason Show.  This years special, another vintage AAR Classic, "Holiday Inn" part of the Rail Road...

The NEARS.ORG 3rd Annual Christmas Special Brought to you by TD Cowen.  Please join our host's John Meyers (DM Bowman), Jason Seidl (TD Cowen) and Dennis Wilmot (Iron Horse Logistics Group) as they present this years line up.  Chuck Baker, President ASLRRA, Ed Elkins, Norfolk Southern and the Tony and Jason Show.  This years special, another vintage AAR Classic, "Holiday Inn" part of the Rail Road...

Tony Hatch and Jason Seidl sits down with John Meyers for Rail and Trucking Industry Updates

This is all 4 panels combined into 1 epic podcast!

John Meyers takes the perspective of "Why does it matter" and asks the questions people are afraid to address and gets honest and open answers from Dr Lauran Star,

John Meyers sits down with Tony Hatch and Jason Seidl to take about the supply chain.

Join host Dennis Wilmot as he discusses all the latest going on at the STB.

Join host Jason Seidl along with top industry experts from Roadone, Uber Freight and DM Bowman as they discuss the current state of trucking.

Marty Oberman, Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board sits down with Dennis Wilmot, President of Iron Horse Logistics Group and NEARS.ORG Podcast Host.

John Meyers discusses the latest in supply chain with Tony Hatch and Jason Seidl, brought to you by Cowen.

Jason Seidl sits down with Keith Creel at the NEARS.ORG Spring Conference, virtual registration is still available at NEARS.ORG.

Jason Seidl hosts Matt Menner and John Meyers on this episode.