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State of Freight is a series of industry resources from FTR, the leader in market intelligence and forecasting for the North American freight transportation industry. FTR podcasts provide updates for the Trucking and Rail markets, as well as the broader economy. Each podcast includes a slide deck of graphs that can be used in presentations or for internal analysis. For show downloads and to signup for more State of Freight content, go to www.FTRintel.com/podcast.
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The Extra Mile

Mississippi Department of Transportation

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Tune in to The Extra Mile presented by the Mississippi Department of Transportation. Co-hosts Paul Katool and Will Craft take listeners inside the world of transportation infrastructure in Mississippi.
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The Crown Car Care Report is an automotive and transportation informational as well as fun show featuring guests and fanciful facts about everything automotive and transportation. Hosted by Todd Harris, automotive informational guru and solution provider, as well as the owner of Crown Car Care, the podcast opens the hood on the cars, trucks, limos, and all things with wheels (including jets, trains, and heavy equipment) while navigating the world of transportation in a multi-dimensional free ...
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COMBINE Podcasts

Combine Webinars&Podcast

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Combine is a podcast where Ernest Czermanski and Jakub Jankiewicz invites persons involved in CT development in BSR and European market. Disussions and comments provides an up-to-date image on CT and seafreight market. Project co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund in the framework of the COMBINE Project, Interreg Baltic Sea Region 2014 – 2020 contract no. #R099. Research work published in the framework of the international co-financed project by the funds of the programme of ...
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The Wise Machine

Daniel MacGregor (Dan), Co-Founder of Nexxiot

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Discover, unpack, debunk, and ideate on the future of tech, life, love, and the global supply chain. A fresh approach to thinking about our future in a world where everything is made up of information, computer hardware unlocks the door, but we must decide what kind of a machine we want to build. The Wise Machine sets out to explore the transformation in our lives as artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms take flight.
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Trucks, oil, trains, and industry deep dives highlight this show, hosted by John Kingston. John Kingston is a business journalist of almost 40 years, covering everything from metals to financial markets, and now turning his focus to trucking and transport. He spent almost 30 years covering oil markets with S&P Global Platts, and his broadcast background includes many years as Platts’ “talking head” on CNBC, Fox Business, Canada’s BNN and other broadcast outlets. His activities at FreightWave ...
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MDOT Director of the Office of Intermodal Planning and Highway Operations Jim Willis joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about his role at the agency, multimodal funding, the benefits of working at MDOT and more. · Show intro – 00:30 · Jim Willis background – 01:20 · Legacy of Charles Carr, former Multimodal Director at MDOT for 40+ years – 03:55…
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MDOT Assistant Chief Engineer - Field Operations Janie Bass joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about her role at the agency, the capacity project program, women in engineering and more. · Show intro – 00:31 · Janie Bass' background at MDOT – 01:18 · The MDOT Internship – 05:50 · Under the Field Operations Umbrella – 06:38 · Women in Transportati…
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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we consider an unwelcome milestone – at least from carriers’ perspective – in the latest data on the spot market for truck freight but also look elsewhere at a welcome milestone for carriers and shippers alike. Plus, we review home sales, new orders for durable manufactured goods, and …
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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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Moving pharmaceutical cargo is a specialized process, requiring experienced, careful handling every step of the way. To learn more about what it takes to transport vital medicine across the cold chain, we welcome Joel Wayment, VP/GM at Cardinal Health Third-Party Logistics Services and Packaging Solutions to our latest edition of InTek Freight & Lo…
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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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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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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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Every career has its own unique story, and our guest on Episode 42 of InTek Freight & Logistics: The Podcast, has had quite a journey to executive leadership. Nathan Sanders is a longtime logistics pro, beginning at the freight docks, then working up through warehousing and transportation, to where he is now, a recent CEO and private equity consult…
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In this Rail Market Update: Carload traffic Lowlights Highlights Intermodal traffic Canadian rail strike ARCI 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. …
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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we look at payroll employment in trucking and at changes in the for-hire carrier population. Plus, we dig into the broader U.S. labor market and recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight as usual. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President …
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On this episode, we take a deep dive into warehousing, with our guest John Bollman, Senior VP of Industrial Services with Cresa. John tells us about the warehouse and distribution center space complete with 3PL and logistics updates, how eCommerce has changed things, the continued evolution of automation and AI, and how the market is doing compared…
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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review data on consumer spending, home sales, inventories, and manufacturing orders. Plus, we address economic data for the second quarter, diesel prices, and the spot market for truck freight. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As …
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As the saying goes, “Sometimes, a little goes a long way.” When you’re talking about shipments, the LTL option goes quite a long way for some customers, but how do you determine if it’s the right option for your business? That’s where a company like Syfan Logistics comes in with a truly tailored LTL solution to get things moving. Rodney Lamb of Syf…
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In this Rail Market Update: Carload traffic Highlights Lowlights Intermodal traffic Container traffic Trailer traffic 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 p…
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The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) is nearing its annual milestone event known as EXPO - taking place September 9-11 at the Long Beach Convention Center in California. To discuss what to expect from this year's edition - including attendee counts, programming, highlights, registration costs and more, we welcome longtime IANA Preside…
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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we address several key economic indicators connected to freight, including industrial production and manufacturing, retail sales, residential construction and inventories. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and in the spot market for truck freight, which achieved a notable milest…
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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we examine pricing for consumers and businesses and consider inventories and sales within the wholesale sector. Plus, we review the latest data on pre-employment queries of the drug and alcohol clearinghouse and new applications for transportation and warehousing businesses and recap t…
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State Representative Fred Shanks joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about how he got into politics, successful 2024 legislation, his thoughts on the future of the ballot initiative process and more. · Show intro – 00:26 · Fred Shanks background/introduction into politics – 02:09 · Rep. Shanks on the influence of his father, former Jackson city c…
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It's long been the backbone of construction, but lumber goes beyond its practical uses. It also serves as a key market indicator and an important one for freight particularly. Joining us on the latest InTek Freight & Logistics: The Podcast to discuss its vital role is Kyle Little, COO of Sherwood Lumber. Kyle shares why lumber reflects economic con…
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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into payroll employment in trucking and in the broader economy. We also look at job openings and U.S. international trade in goods and recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight as usual. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of …
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From food to pharmaceuticals and beyond, some products rely on temperature controlled shipping to reach markets on time and intact. However, that task is more than just making sure the truck stays cold. The dynamics, trends, and challenges of the cold supply chain ensure that the market has to continually evolve and adapt to keep delivering fleet e…
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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review the number of new trucking firms and firms exiting the market in June and discuss some key indicators of the consumer, manufacturing, housing, and nonresidential construction sectors. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight and review so…
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MEMA Chief Communications Officer Malary White joined The Extra Mile Podcast to discuss a projected above-normal 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, talk about disaster anxiety, provide FAQs on MEMA and more. · Show intro/introducing MEMA Chief Communications Officer Malary White – 00:29 · Projected above-normal 2024 hurricane season – 01:17 · What has…
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As we reach the halfway point of 2024, the latest edition of InTek Freight & Logistics: The Podcast welcomes an expert on the freight market and all the indicators that tell us about its health - or (spoiler alert) lack thereof as summer heats up. Dr. Jason Miller is a tenured Associate Professor of Logistics at the Eli Broad College of Business at…
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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we look at pricing for consumers and producers in the economy, including some notable developments related to freight transportation. Plus, we review business formation during June and recap the latest week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight. Support the Show.…
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Shipping cross-border with Mexico involves considerations beyond moving freight within the U.S. - with customs being what many consider a primary obstacle. However, the right partner makes things much less daunting. Joining us on this episode of InTek Freight & Logistics: The Podcast to discuss the customs process between or across the borders is A…
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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we discuss a significant change in trucking employment and review broader data on the U.S. labor market. Plus, we address the latest data from the drug and alcohol clearinghouse and on international trade in goods. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck …
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The Extra Mile Podcast team took the show on the road to Biloxi to speak with MDOT State Maintenance Engineer Heath Patterson at the State Roadeo. Show intro/introducing MDOT State Maintenance Engineer Heath Patterson – 00:30 History of the Roadeo – 02:14 Different events of the Roadeo – 03:37 Why MDOT does the Roadeo – 04:57 Favorite events to wat…
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SPECIAL INBOUND LOGISTICS VIDEO PODCAST SERIES: Inbound Logistics is discussing innovations in supply chain and manufacturing and how they are shaping the warehouse and the factory of the future. Joining us is Erez Agmoni, Global Head of Innovation (L&S) at MAERSK and Jonathan den Hartog, Senior Director of Product Management at Autodesk. FOR MORE …
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SPECIAL INBOUND LOGISTICS VIDEO PODCAST SERIES: Today we are looking at ways to increase transportation and logistics visibility using automation. Joining us is Andre Luecht, Global Strategy Lead - Transport, Logistics & Warehouse for Zebra Technologies. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Zebra: www.zebra.com DO YOU WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dia…
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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review changes in the for-hire trucking company population during May and updated data on the U.S. economy during the first quarter. Plus, we review some key indicators of the manufacturing and consumer sectors and recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freigh…
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Businesses are constantly evolving and have to find ways to optimize efficiency. Having an effective ERP alongside a robust TMS provides a comprehensive, and rather vast, set of tools to reach that goal. What if full integration of those tools could provide a more manageable system to benefit shippers and consumers? Saurabh Rohatgi and Mayur Narasi…
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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. Guest: Jorge Avalos, President of AMPIP. FOR MORE INFORMATION: AMPIP: https://www.ampip.org.mx/ DO YOU WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call…
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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we look at indicators for the housing and industrial sectors as well as an indicator of truck driver hiring activity. We also review revenues for the trucking industry during the first quarter and recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight. Support the Show.…
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Seamless, efficient delivery of goods is as important to the shipper as it is to the end customer but many obstacles can impact that delivery, some of which can be physical like a building’s lift gates. What if there were a way to connect lift gates and intercom systems to a delivery network for truly contactless service? Pavel Konan, Founder of En…
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The traditional vision of intermodal transportation involves what are known as intermodal containers - of the 53 foot variety. But another option is out there in the form of ocean containers. It's known as ocean container repositioning. Joining us to discuss what the process involves and how its beneficial to carriers and shippers alike is returnin…
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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. Guest: Paul Sarrapy, President of AOLM. FOR MORE INFORMATION: AOLM: https://aolm.org.mx/ DO YOU WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Di…
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MDOT Executive Director Brad White joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to break down how the agency fared during the 2024 session and provide other MDOT updates. Show intro/Brad White intro – 00:45 Legislative session wrap-up begins (Recurring revenue) – 01:20 Money moving into projects – 03:20 Design Build Bill – 04:30 Funding – 05:…
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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we explore what the International Roadcheck roadside inspection event meant for the spot market in trucking and address a notable change in diesel prices. Plus, we discuss several key economic indicators in the industrial, consumer, and housing sectors . Download a PDF with graphics re…
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Big box retailers place a heavy emphasis on On Time In Full deliveries, particularly with temperature controlled shipments. With a focus on high levels of service, potential sustainability benefits, and achievable reduced costs, why don’t more companies consider consolidated shipping? Frank Hurst, Executive VP of LTL for Echo Global Logistics, shar…
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SPECIAL INBOUND LOGISTICS NEARSHORING SERIES: This is the first in a series of Nearshoring episodes as we talk to supply chain partners in Mexico as they develop nearshoring operations throughout the country. Guest: Diego Anchustegui, President of AMTI. FOR MORE INFORMATION: AMTI: https://www.amti.org.mx/ DO YOU WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Cal…
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MDOT Chief of Staff Jeff Ely joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about updates on capacity projects, the MDOT leadership development program, agency recruitment efforts and much more. Show Intro/Jeff Ely intro – 01:14 Regarding capacity projects – 02:49 One-time money put into projects – 04:15 Contraflow/Hurricane evacuation – 05:17 On profession…
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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review the latest data concerning the level of CDL hiring in the U.S. and discuss several economic indicators concerning the wholesale sector, international trade, and business formation in transportation and warehousing. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market …
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Machine learning - a subset of AI - is a tool that many in the supply chain management field already use for inventory forecasting. But using optimal machine learning - a technique developed by our guest Dr. Naren Agrawal and his co-authors - can unlock a whole new world of decision-making ability for businesses. Dr. Agrawal, the Benjamin and Mae S…
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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into payroll employment in trucking and changes in the for-hire carrier population in April. Plus, we look at the broader labor market and recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight, including a big move in spot rates for one equipment type. Download a…
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Olives can be a popular snack, drink garnish and ingredient, but as with any product, there's plenty of work that goes into getting them on store shelves and eventually into kitchens. On this edition of the podcast, we explore the process from farm to plate (or glass) with Musco Family Olive Company Senior Director of Supply Chain Michael Lin. Cali…
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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we discuss consumer spending, a significant revision in inventory figures, new orders for durable manufactured goods, and sales of new homes. Plus, we address the U.S. economy and the economy linked to freight transportation during the first quarter and recap the week for diesel prices…
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U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to talk about how she got started in politics, THUD Bill funding, her January 6 experience, the link between strong transportation infrastructure and economic growth and development and much more. Show intro/Cindy Hyde-Smith intro – 01:12 Relationship with MDOT Executi…
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