Best Rail Trucking Podcasts (2024)

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WHAT THE TRUCK EP750 Canadian rail lockout ordered to end; freight creeps in the DMs; Tesla Semi scam 45:30

1h ago45:30

45:30

On Episode 750 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the Canadian government ordering an end to the rail lockout. CN has ended its lockout, but CPKC is continuing its work stoppage. Scammers are targeting zero-emission fleets in California by offering them bogus Telsa Semi reservations. Talon Logistics Inc.’s Mike Bush talks about how it wo…

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Canadian rail lockout ordered to end; freight creeps in the DMs; Tesla Semi scam 45:30

2h ago45:30

45:30

On Episode 750 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the Canadian government ordering an end to the rail lockout. CN has ended its lockout, but CPKC is continuing its work stoppage. Scammers are targeting zero-emission fleets in California by offering them bogus Telsa Semi reservations. Talon Logistics Inc.’s Mike Bush talks about how it wo…

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Stop Sabotaging Your Sales with Ann Holm 53:29

1h ago53:29

53:29

Ann Holm and Joe Lynch discuss stop sabotaging your sales. Ann is a Professional Certified Coach specializing in executive, leadership, and personal development. Summary: Stop Sabotaging Your Sales Explore the intricate dynamics of personal growth and professional success within the logistics industry with Joe Lynch and executive coach Ann Holm. De…

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Running on Ice EP99 Keeping the cold chain cold 24:49

1h ago24:49

24:49

In this episode, we dive into the world of cold chain and the rising global temperature. Our guest, Fred WU, CEO of DeltaTrak breaks down ways to improve efficiency and ensure temperature-sensitive goods are protected. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast. Follow the Running on Ice Podcast Other FreightWaves Sh…

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Rail Market Update - Week ending August 23, 2024 9:48

5h ago9:48

9:48

In this Rail Market Update: Carload traffic Intermodal traffic Canadian rail strike Rail news The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Senior Analyst, Rail, Joseph Tower. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the PDF of the presentation. Download the PDF: htt…

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Taking The Hire Road EP170 Modernizing CDL Recruiting: Insights from DriverReach CEO Brent Dorfman 29:50

44m ago29:50

29:50

Brent Dorfman, CEO of CDL driver recruiting and compliance solution DriverReach, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach, to highlight how the company is helping the industry level up with a more modern platform to streamline recruiting, qualifying, and hiring drivers. Brent shares his vision for the company’s future, reflects on the importance…

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Freightonomics EP198 Oh Canada 26:30

1h ago26:30

26:30

Zach and Tony discuss potential impacts of the Canadian railroad strike and the latest historic labor figure revision. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FreightWaves

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Startup Series: Battery-Electric Rail with Parallel Systems 47:17

27m ago47:17

47:17

Matt Soule is the CEO and Co-founder of Parallel Systems. Parallel Systems is re-imagining how goods can be transported via rail by building automated battery-electric freight rail vehicles. These vehicles resemble box cars that can drive independently and form on-the-fly connections with each other to create mini trains. According to Matt, the goa…

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Truck Tech EP68 Volvo brings its global safety platform to new VNL 25:25

21h ago25:25

25:25

Guest: Maddie Sullivan, product marketing manager, Volvo Trucks North America Topic: As Volvo debuts its new-from-the-ground-up VNL flagship, Truck Tech takes a deep dive on the integration of safety systems that seeks to avoid crashes and lessen the impact of unavoidable accidents. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more …

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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP749 Rail strike looms; ‘Theft of Fire’ and the logistics of publishing; auto transport 45:28

11h ago45:28

45:28

On Episode 749 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about a potential rail strike in Canada that could begin this week and how it would disrupt freight for months. What are the logistics of publishing a book? “Theft of Fire” author Devon Eriksen stops by the studio to talk about his latest novel involving a deep-space trucker and an intergalacti…

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Rail strike looms; ‘Theft of Fire’ and the logistics of publishing; auto transport 45:28

3h ago45:28

45:28

On Episode 749 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about a potential rail strike in Canada that could begin this week and how it would disrupt freight for months. What are the logistics of publishing a book? “Theft of Fire” author Devon Eriksen stops by the studio to talk about his latest novel involving a deep-space trucker and an intergalacti…

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Gaining Pricing Power in Logistics with Chip Humitz & Scott Waraniak 58:04

7h ago58:04

58:04

Chip Humitz, Marketing and Strategy Director, and Scott Waraniak, Executive Producer and Partner, at Lunar North, a branding and motion design studio, discuss strategies for achieving pricing power in the logistics industry. Summary: Gaining Pricing Power in Logistics Joe Lynch is joined by branding experts Chip Humitz and Scott Waraniak to unpack …

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Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning August 19, 2024 24:23

1h ago24:23

24:23

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into key indicators of the industrial, consumer, and housing sectors in the busiest week of the month for economic indicators. Plus, we assess price inflation at the consumer and producer levels and recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight. The Truck…

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Check Call EP126 August Market Update 24:03

34m ago24:03

24:03

In this episode, we break down the August Market Update. Our guest, David Spencer, vice president of market intelligence at Arrive Logistics explores the spot market, the rate forecast and what to expect from Q4. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn …

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Episode 221 | Developing a Versatile Autonomous Driving Business 45:36

28m ago45:36

45:36

Andreas Wendel, CTO, Kodiak joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss developing a versatile autonomous driving business. Chapters 0:00 Developing an Autonomous Driving Stack 7:10 Verifiable AI 10:49 Maps 13:07 Autonomy for the Military 16:07 SensorPods 22:36 Changing Approach to the Autonomous Driving Stack 26:47 Moving Away…

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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP748 Should Kamala Harris cap spot rates; AI and the Dali recovery; truckload markets 45:28

2h ago45:28

45:28

On Episode 748 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner welcomes Super Trucker Justin Martin back to the show. They’re talking about whether Kamala Harris should price-cap spot rates; truck driver pranks that go too far; a harrowing video of a UPS driver; and the merits of truck stop sushi. Freight Science’s Intelligent Decision Automation platform helped with…

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Should Kamala Harris cap spot rates; AI and the Dali recovery; truckload markets 45:28

2h ago45:28

45:28

On Episode 748 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner welcomes Super Trucker Justin Martin back to the show. They’re talking about whether Kamala Harris should price-cap spot rates; truck driver pranks that go too far; a harrowing video of a UPS driver; and the merits of truck stop sushi. Freight Science’s Intelligent Decision Automation platform helped with…

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The Stockout EP127 Turning the Corner: Insights on Freight Market Shifts, Carrier Strategies, and the Future of Intermodal 26:41

4d ago26:41

26:41

FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel interviews Thomas Wasson, showrunner for Loaded and Rolling. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FreightWaves

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Kimberly M. - President of Roehl's Flatbed Group 15:43

4h ago15:43

15:43

In this episode, Kimberly Maes, President of Roehl's Flatbed Group, joins Jason & Travis to talk about her journey to Roehl. Kimberly leads one of the largest flatbed operations in the United States, and she talks about the breath of services we offer to our customers. Roehl Transport is one of North America's safest trucking companies. Need to mov…

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Avoiding Logistics FUD with Steve Elwell 45:07

6h ago45:07

45:07

Steve Elwell and Joe Lynch discuss avoiding logistics FUD. Steve is the Founder and Managing Director of iDev Partners, a boutique leadership, business strategy and turnaround consulting firm. Summary: Avoiding Logistics FUD In this episode, Joe Lynch and guest Steve Elwell tackle the pervasive issue of Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (FUD) and its im…

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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP747 How Red Sea conflict is reshaping shipping and the need for U.S. shipbuilding 45:31

29m ago45:31

45:31

On episode 747 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by GCaptain’s John Konrad V to talk all about the Red Sea conflict, America’s need for shipbuilding; and the decimation of the U.S. merchant marine. What happens when a driver dies on the road? It can be incredibly challenging for surviving family members. That’s why Robert Palm started Truckers …

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How Red Sea conflict is reshaping shipping and the need for U.S. shipbuilding 45:31

41m ago45:31

45:31

On episode 747 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by GCaptain’s John Konrad V to talk all about the Red Sea conflict, America’s need for shipbuilding; and the decimation of the U.S. merchant marine. What happens when a driver dies on the road? It can be incredibly challenging for surviving family members. That’s why Robert Palm started Truckers …

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Taking The Hire Road EP169 Reinventing Driver Staffing With F|Staff 30:54

1d ago30:54

30:54

Justin Clarke, Founder and CEO of driver staffing firm F|Staff, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares how he has disrupted the traditional driver staffing business model by leveraging technology to enable a better experience for matching drivers with fleets, and his vision for the future of CDL driver staffing. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! The N…

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Freightonomics EP197 Striking a deal 26:33

4d ago26:33

26:33

Zach and Tony discuss the looming rail and port strikes and impact to the import market. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FreightWaves

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Nearshoring Series: Supply Chain Partners Lead the Way in Mexico - Juan Carlos Rodriguez and Enrique Portillo - Cushman and Wakefield 49:33

6h ago49:33

49:33

SPECIAL INBOUND LOGISTICS NEARSHORING SERIES: This is the second in a series of Nearshoring episodes as we talk to supply chain partners in Mexico as they develop nearshoring operations throughout the country. Guests: Juan Carlos Rodriguez, Managing Director - Industrial & Logistics and Enrique Portillo, Managing Director - Industrial & Logistics -…

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Startup Series: Electrifying Trucking with Flipturn 36:04

7d ago36:04

36:04

Katie Siegel is CEO and Co-founder at Flipturn. Flipturn is an EV charging management platform for fleets and we're diving into the electrification of trucking. At the beginning of 2024, the Advanced Clean Fleets law came into effect in California creating a number of mandates for zero emissions vehicle adoption in the trucking space. And the law i…

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Truck Tech EP67 With more than 100 heavy-duty fuel cell trucks on the road, Nikola breaks the chicken and egg dilemma over hydrogen 27:35

39m ago27:35

27:35

Guest: Steve Girsky, CEO, Nikola Topic: Nikola's financial future is still far from assured but interest is growing in the electric truck maker as it delivers on its promises of fuel cell trucks and hydrogen distribution to fill them. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic…

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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP746 OOIDA urges DOT to proceed with caution on AI, autonomous trucks 45:28

31m ago45:28

45:28

On Episode 746 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to OOIDA’s Jay Grimes about his organization’s pushback against AI and autonomous trucks. OOIDA has urged DOT to develop AV standards that are based on documented research and testing data. We’ll find out all about their concerns. How do hotshot loads work? We’re getting a crash course in Hotsh…

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OOIDA urges DOT to proceed with caution on AI, autonomous trucks 45:28

1h ago45:28

45:28

On Episode 746 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to OOIDA’s Jay Grimes about his organization’s pushback against AI and autonomous trucks. OOIDA has urged DOT to develop AV standards that are based on documented research and testing data. We’ll find out all about their concerns. How do hotshot loads work? We’re getting a crash course in Hotsh…

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Loaded and Rolling EP109 The foundations of a truckload network with Thomas Wasson 26:15

2h ago26:15

26:15

In today’s episode Thomas Wasson, Enterprise Trucking Expert, host and former truckload network design manager at U.S. Xpress talks about what makes up a carrier’s network and how fleet pair the right lanes to their available capacity Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm…

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Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning August 12, 2024 21:43

9d ago21:43

21:43

In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we look at data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s drug and alcohol clearinghouse and what it might be telling us about the level of hiring for truck drivers. We also examine inventories and sales in the wholesale sector and international trade in goods. Plus, we re…

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Check Call EP125 How Real-Time Tracking Combats Cargo Theft 24:32

17m ago24:32

24:32

In this episode, we dive into the world of real-time tracking and it’s use in combating cargo theft. Our guest, Ilan Gluck, General Manager of GearTrack, breaks down the ins and outs of cargo theft prevention through the use real-time tracking. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast…

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Episode 220 | The Future of Battery Recycling: Closed Loop Ecosystems 37:26

3h ago37:26

37:26

The future of battery recycling is a closed loop ecosystem. David Klanecky, CEO of Cirba Solutions joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast for a wide-ranging discussion about the future of battery recycling. With growing demand for critical minerals, geopolitics and fluctuating commodity prices it's vitally important to build out the …

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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP745 What inventory levels are telling us about holiday peak season 45:31

16h ago45:31

45:31

On Episode 745 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is looking at what inventory levels have to say about peak season in trucking. Netstock’s Barry Kukkuk breaks down their latest report. Truck Tech’s Alan Adler is in New York for Cummins’ latest event. We’ll find out what the word on the scene is. Adler also talks about Kodiak’s latest autonomous trucking…

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What inventory levels are telling us about holiday peak season 45:31

17h ago45:31

45:31

On Episode 745 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is looking at what inventory levels have to say about peak season in trucking. Netstock’s Barry Kukkuk breaks down their latest report. Truck Tech’s Alan Adler is in New York for Cummins’ latest event. We’ll find out what the word on the scene is. Adler also talks about Kodiak’s latest autonomous trucking…

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The Stockout EP126 Ocean market – Adding capacity doesn’t mean overcapacity 26:57

1d ago26:57

26:57

FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel interviews ocean industry expert John D. McCown. Follow the Running on Ice Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FreightWaves

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Big Tech Betting on Nature-Based Carbon Removals 51:45

10d ago51:45

51:45

Julia Strong is the Executive Director of Symbiosis Coalition. Announced in early 2024, Symbiosis Coalition is an advanced market commitment from Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Salesforce to purchase up to 20 million tons of nature-based carbon removals. The forestry credit space has faced challenges over the last couple of years, prompting interest …

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Running on Ice EP98 Pharma's Fast Lane: How Supply Chains Are Slashing Drug Costs 24:09

4d ago24:09

24:09

In this episode, we break down how to optimize the pharmaceutical supply chain. Our guest, Joel Wayment, vice president 3PL services and packaging solutions at Cardinal Health helps break down where some help in the pharma supply chain is needed. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast. Follow the Running on Ice P…

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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP744 Inside Körber’s acquisition of MercuryGate; tech vs cargo theft; hurricane loads 45:51

4d ago45:51

45:51

On episode 744 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about an explosion in Ningbo aboard Yang Ming’s YM Mobility. Are lithium ion batteries to blame again? Korber’s Rik Schrader talks about their big deal for MercuryGate. WeatherOptics’ Scott Pecoriello looks at fallout from Hurricane Debby and looks ahead to how the rest of the storm season could…

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Inside Körber’s acquisition of MercuryGate; tech vs cargo theft; hurricane loads 45:51

4d ago45:51

45:51

On episode 744 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about an explosion in Ningbo aboard Yang Ming’s YM Mobility. Are lithium ion batteries to blame again? Korber’s Rik Schrader talks about their big deal for MercuryGate. WeatherOptics’ Scott Pecoriello looks at fallout from Hurricane Debby and looks ahead to how the rest of the storm season could…

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