FreightWaves

#WithSONAR

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#withSONAR is about the intersection of freight data and the people that move it. Hosted by Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey.

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FreightWaves

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Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Inflation Continues to Hurt Truckload Demand 15.03.2023

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca, and Tony Mulvey will dive into the most recent CPI report and the impact it is having on truckload demand.  Additionally, we will discuss the impact produce season is having on the reefer truckload markets and what the remainder of the season looks like. Follow the #WithSONAR Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Spot Rates At Pre-Covid Levels 01.03.2023

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca, Tanner DeHart, and Tony Mulvey will dive into the continue decline in spot rates which are currently sitting at pre-covid highs.  Additionally, we will look at future GDP Goods and where those are likely to head in the coming quarters! Follow the #WithSONAR Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Rising Retail Prices vs. Falling Transportation Costs 22.02.2023

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tanner DeHart, will be joined by special guest and VP of Transportation for Kenco to discuss the growing divide between spot and contract rates and what that means for retailers costs.  Follow the #WithSONAR Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Join Global Supply Chain Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the consumer over leveraged? 15.02.2023

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Tony Mulvey & Tanner DeHart will discuss the recent economical data releases and how that ties into the trucking market. Additionally we will dive into a few SONAR charts that have us concerned for the future of the trucking market. Follow the #WithSONAR Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spot market crashing?? 08.02.2023

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Tony Mulvey & Tanner DeHart will discuss the leading indicators in the truckload market that will signal the bottom. Additionally we will dive into upcoming economic data and how the results will impact trucking. Follow the #WithSONAR Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Contracts Rates Are Dropping! 01.02.2023

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca will be joined by former co-host Kyle Taylor to discuss the future of contract rates in Q1.  Additionally, we will dive into ocean imports to see what it tells us about the future of truckload demand. Follow the #WithSONAR Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the Freight Market Bottom In? 25.01.2023

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca, Tony Mulvey, and Tanner DeHart will review the current state of the falling freight market and why it is likely for supply and demand to be near the bottom.  We will also review how Van, Reefer, and Flatbed truckload tender rejections have healed up since the pandemic bull run. Follow the #WithSONAR Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about y...

Is Flatbed Bullish Again? 11.01.2023

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca, Tony Mulvey and Tanner DeHart will discuss the current rise in tender volume, as well as discuss why truckload rates may be forecasted to rise in February.  Additionally, we will look to falling lumber prices to see if that means bullish news for the flatbed market. Follow the #WithSONAR Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choic...

2023 Freight Predictions 04.01.2023

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca, Tony Mulvey, and Tanner DeHart will discuss the full year of 2022 freight market, what took place, and where we are headed in 2023.  Look for predictions to truckload, ocean, and air freight markets! Follow #WithSONAR on Apple Podcasts Follow #WithSONAR on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

The 2022 Freight Collapse 28.12.2022

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tanner DeHart will discuss the major events that took place in the freight market and the impact it had on the industry.  Additionally, we will be joined by returning special guest, Dave Kiesling, VP of Transportation at Kenco  Group to uncover his insights as we head into 2023. Follow #WithSONAR on Apple Podcasts Follow #WithSONAR on Spotify More...

How Far Truckload Contract Rates Fall In 2023 21.12.2022

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca, Tony Mulvey, and Tanner DeHart will be joined by two very special guest from Redwood Logistics, James Jackson - Director of Sales and Sam Martinez, VP of Strategic Solutions.  We will be discussing the outlook of the 2023 truckload freight market making some bold predictions for where contract rates are headed. Follow #WithSONAR on Apple Podcasts Fol...

Spot Rates Get Some Push 07.12.2022

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca, Tony Mulvey and Tanner DeHart will be joined by special guest and SONAR customer, the Sr. Director of Transportation at Black Rifle Coffee, Ben Richey.  We will discuss the rising spot rates as we head into the end of the year and what that means for truckload contract rates. Follow #WithSONAR on Apple Podcasts Follow #WithSONAR on Spotify More Freig...

Ocean Rates Back to 2019 Levels 30.11.2022

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca, Tony Mulvey and Tanner DeHart will discuss the continued collapse of ocean rates to China which have now hit the east coast.  Additionally, those moving spot truckload freight should feel a little easing from fuel prices as rack prices come down to their lowest levels since March of 2022. Follow #WithSONAR on Apple Podcasts Follow #WithSONAR on Spoti...

Fuel Costs Dropping in the North East 23.11.2022

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey will dive into the lackluster Thanksgiving push hitting the freight markets and the impact it is having on truckload rates.  Additionally, we will look toward the fuel markets of the North East for positive news on carrier fuel costs. Follow #WithSONAR on Apple Podcasts Follow #WithSONAR on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more...

Forecast Says Lower Rates 16.11.2022

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey will be joined by retuning special guest Tanner DeHart to look at a brand new forecasting dataset in SONAR that is signaling further decline in truckload rates.  Additionally, we will look at where imports are headed and what that means for the US Economy in 2023. Follow #WithSONAR on Apple Podcasts Follow #WithSONAR on Spotify More Fr...

How do shippers react in down markets? 09.11.2022

On today's episode of #WithSONAR Luke Falasca and first time appearance  Tanner DeHart will be joined by special guest and Director of Transportation for Covetrus, Todd Worthington.  We will discuss how shippers are reacting in a down freight market and what they look at to plan for the future. Follow #WithSONAR on Apple Podcasts Follow #WithSONAR on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more a...

Container Import Cliff is Beginning 26.10.2022

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey will discuss the reduction in ocean bookings as it first materializes at the port of Los Angeles.  Additionally, we will look at truckload spot rates dropping as fuel begins increasing again and its impact on the freight market. Follow #WithSONAR on Apple Podcasts Follow #WithSONAR on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about...

Did Volumes Find a Floor? 19.10.2022

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey will discuss the potential for a short term bottom in truckload volumes.  In addition, we will look at declining air freight rates and domestic intermodal strength. Follow #WithSONAR on Apple Podcasts Follow #WithSONAR on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking away from the RFP? 13.10.2022

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Tony Mulvey and Thomas Wasson will be joined by Andrew Leto, founder and CEO of Emerge, to discuss the pain points for carriers, brokers and shippers during a transition period in the freight market and if technology can break the traditional RFP cycle. Follow #WithSONAR on Apple Podcasts Follow #WithSONAR on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about you...

How Low Can You Go? 05.10.2022

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey will discuss the downward move in ocean container rates from China to US and why it may continue.  Additionally, we will discuss the sudden drop in truckload volume domestically and what the impact on Q4 could mean. Follow #WithSONAR on Apple Podcasts Follow #WithSONAR on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choi...

There is no peak season 14.09.2022

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey will discuss the impact of Labor day and the most recent inflation reports impact on the freight market.  We will also look further down the road at why a potential peak season may not be what we have traditionally experienced in the past. Follow #WithSONAR on Apple Podcasts Follow #WithSONAR on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn...

Contract Truckload Rates Are Free Falling 24.08.2022

 On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey will discuss the current downward trajectory in contract truckload rates and what it could mean for the rest of the year.  Additionally, we will discuss falling fuel prices and who that helps and who that hurts in this current softening environment. Follow #WithSONAR on Apple Podcasts Follow #WithSONAR on Spotify More FreightWaves Pod...

Is Detroit In a Bull Run? 03.08.2022

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey will discuss the continued downward pressure in flatbed and van tender rejections and what this could mean for fall contract rates.  In addition, we will look toward Detroit as one key market that is telling a different story as its volumes are near its 52-week high. Follow #WithSONAR on Apple Podcasts Follow #WithSONAR on Spotify More...

Which Carriers Benefit in a Down Market? 27.07.2022

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey will discuss the downward pressure in the Flatbed market and what this means for housing starts.  Additionally, we will discuss which carriers will be most or least exposed in a deflationary market. Follow #WithSONAR on Apple Podcasts Follow #WithSONAR on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Are Contract Rates About to Nose Dive? 20.07.2022

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey will be joined by special guest and CFO of Emerge, Brad Blomstrom to discuss why we didn't see contract rates soften in Q2 compared to softening spot rates.  In addition, we will explore what Q3 has in store for contract rates and make the case for lots of lower contract rates on the horizon. Follow #WithSONAR on Apple Podcasts Follow...

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