Best FreightWaves Podcasts (2024)

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Fireside Chat: How Enterprise Fleets Can Promote Health to Drivers to Improve Their Overall Quality of Life on the Road 15:18

18d ago15:18

15:18

In an industry where long hours on the road and sedentary lifestyles are common, the health and well-being of drivers are paramount. Dr. Mark Manera, founder & CEO of Offshift, and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell break down the importance of investing in drivers health and wellness. Mark Manera Founder & CEO Offshift Mary O'Connell Freight Broker/3PL …

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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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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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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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Modernizing CDL Recruiting: Insights from DriverReach CEO Brent Dorfman 29:50

8h 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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Oh Canada 26:30

1d 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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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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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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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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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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Reinventing Driver Staffing With F|Staff 30:54

8h 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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Striking a deal 26:33

7d 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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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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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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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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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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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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Taking The Hire Road EP168 Growing Our Own: How one State Association Is Setting The Example For Developing Truckings Workforce 51:29

14d ago51:29

51:29

Mark Colson, President & CEO of the Alabama Trucking Association, brings an infectious passion and energy to his job leading a state trucking association. In this episode of Taking the Hire Road, Colson joins guest host Leah Shaver to discuss the vital importance of workforce development in trucking, how fleets and the industry at large can cultiva…

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Growing Our Own: How one State Association Is Setting The Example For Developing Truckings Workforce 51:29

5d ago51:29

51:29

Mark Colson, President & CEO of the Alabama Trucking Association, brings an infectious passion and energy to his job leading a state trucking association. In this episode of Taking the Hire Road, Colson joins guest host Leah Shaver to discuss the vital importance of workforce development in trucking, how fleets and the industry at large can cultiva…

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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP743 FreightTech M&A heats up in August; engine tech; community-driven freight 45:36

14d ago45:36

45:36

On Episode 743 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about August’s red-hot FreightTech M&A. This week, Korber acquired MercuryGate and Bestpass grabbed Drivewyze. What’s driving the deals, and what company will be scooped up next? Leonard’s Express is teaming up with Optimal Dynamics to enhance driver experience and asset utilization. We’ll find…

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Correction 27:04

5d ago27:04

27:04

Zach and Tony bring on Dr. Zac Rogers to discuss the July Logistics Managers’ Index takeaways and whether or not the recent stock market volatility is telling us anything about the economy. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Freightonomics EP196 Correction 27:04

15d ago27:04

27:04

Zach and Tony bring on Dr. Zac Rogers to discuss the July Logistics Managers’ Index takeaways and whether or not the recent stock market volatility is telling us anything about the economy. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Truck Tech EP66 Cavnue sees a technology facelift making the nation's highways operate more efficiently 24:08

13d ago24:08

24:08

Guest: Tyler Duvall, co-founder and CEO, Cavnue Topic: The federal highway system has not had a major overhaul in 70 years beyond physical upgrades. Startup Cavnue thinks sensor technology could make a big difference in safety and performance. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f…

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FreightTech M&A heats up in August; engine tech; community-driven freight 45:36

6d ago45:36

45:36

On Episode 743 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about August’s red-hot FreightTech M&A. This week, Korber acquired MercuryGate and Bestpass grabbed Drivewyze. What’s driving the deals, and what company will be scooped up next? Leonard’s Express is teaming up with Optimal Dynamics to enhance driver experience and asset utilization. We’ll find…

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How DoStuff Media Solved the "What to Do" Dilemma 25:38

6d ago25:38

25:38

What are you doing tonight? Say hello to the company that made the line, “I don’t know, what do you want to do?” fall out of fashion. Adam talks to Scott Owens, Founder and CEO of DoStuff Media, about the art of creating an event media empire. Scott explains how DoStuff Media started in Austin and expanded to over 22 cities, tackling local events a…

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Loaded and Rolling EP108 How fleet safety technology makes fleets smarter and safer with Stefan Heck 26:45

7d ago26:45

26:45

In today’s episode Stefan Heck, CEO of Nauto joins us to talk about the technology and processes behind fleet vehicle safety technology and how artificial intelligence and machine learning are changing how fleets handle safety. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi…

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Check Call EP124 Predicting Carrier Performance Like a Pro 26:02

13d ago26:02

26:02

In this episode, we dive into the world of carrier performance monitoring. Our guest, John Sutton, director of corporate strategy at Sunset Transport breaks down some of the top tips on carrier performance monitoring and successful carrier relationship building. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the …

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