Best Rail Trucking Podcasts (2026)

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Todd Ziegler: From Filet Mignon Heists to Blockchain Rails and Fixing Trucking’s Biggest Payments Problem 1:10:19

8d ago1:10:19

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Todd Ziegler (see his bio below) has seen the trucking industry from angles most people never do, from stolen loads of six-figure filet mignon to the quiet financial mechanics that determine whether carriers survive or fail. And according to Todd, the biggest issue in trucking isn’t drivers, trucks, or capacity. It’s how long it takes people to get…

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This week in trucking: Rail merger targets trucking, 17k CDLs on pause 3:03

14d ago3:03

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These are the major headlines in trucking, as of the holiday week of December 23: California paused its plans to reissue 17,000 CDLs Major rail merger wants to take market share from trucks Spot rates made big holiday gainsBy Endeavor Business Media

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Frank Keck: Embracing Your Freakness, Being Seen, and Why Laughter Might Be Leadership’s Secret Weapon 56:33

6h ago56:33

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Frank Keck (see his bio below) believes leadership starts with being fully yourself and laughing a little more along the way. With over 25 years of experience helping leaders and teams communicate better, Frank blends humor, neuroscience, and real-world insight to show why people thrive when they feel seen, heard, and empowered. In this conversatio…

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What to expect from PC-12 engine oils with Shell's Karin Haumann 20:07

6h ago20:07

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As the transportation industry continues to meet ever more stringent emissions rules from the EPA, especially the latest low NOx rule, new heavy-duty engines and heavy-duty engine oils are on the way as well. Set for rollout at the start of 2027, the American Petroleum Institute's (API) recently approved three key actions to vote on to establish th…

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Guest: Amy Dean of SC Codeworks on tariffs and Foreign Trade Zones; Mixed job reports; Safety standards for humanoid robots 18:30

5h ago18:30

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Our guest on this week's episode is Amy Dean, VP of Operations at SC Codeworks. The shipping world is still waiting on the Supreme Court’s ruling on whether the administration can lawfully collect the tariffs that have been assessed on nearly every trading nation. In the meantime, there may be a strategy to mitigate some of those tariff impacts – a…

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This week in trucking: California loses funding, USPS cuts non-dom CDLs 2:50

8h ago2:50

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These are the major headlines in trucking, as of January 8: DOT cut more of California's funding USPS is trimming its use of non-domiciled CDLs Autonomous trucking announcements at the Consumer Electronics Show Truck orders reached a three-year highBy Endeavor Business Media

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For Art's Sake 41:45

1h ago41:45

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This week host Jane Marie explores the art of creativity with art advisor, curator, and co-host of the podcast Hyde or Practice, Alexis Hyde. You can find more from Alexis Hyde here: TikTok: @hydeordie Podcast: Hyde or Practice And don't forget to sign up for The Dream Plus! For only $5 a month you can now get every episode of The Dream (including …

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Smart Routes, Safer Stops: How Mapping Techis Transforming Trucking with Rishi Mehra 40:54

7h ago40:54

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In "Smart Routes, Safer Stops: How Mapping Tech is Transforming Trucking", Joe Lynch and Rishi Mehra, VP, Product and Engineering at Trimble, discuss how integrated mapping technology optimizes routes, ensures driver safety, and drives profitability through a connected data ecosystem. Rishi Mehra As VP, Product and Engineering, Rishi Mehra is prima…

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Fleet Profitability Unleashed: The Optimal Dynamics Advantage with Zach Schuhart 50:36

1d ago50:36

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In "Fleet Profitability Unleashed: The Optimal Dynamics Advantage", Joe Lynch and Zach Schuchart, Senior Vice President, Head of Sales at Optimal Dynamics, discuss how decades of academic research and advanced decision intelligence are being used to automate complex logistics and maximize carrier profitability. Zach Schuchart Zach Schuchart is the …

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Nuclear verdicts cost the entire U.S. economy 38:06

16h ago38:06

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Lawsuit abuse is the second-highest concern among fleet executives in 2025, second only to the economy. When thermonuclear verdicts against carriers are stretching beyond $100 million, they may be getting out of hand. According to new research form the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform (ILR), those lawsuits against carriers are hi…

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Rich Chungong: From Professional Athlete to Web3 Builder - Designing the Future in the Dash In Between 1:09:19

6d ago1:09:19

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Rich Chungong’s (see his bio below) story is anything but linear, and that’s exactly the point. A former professional football player, lifelong gamer, and naturally curious builder, Rich has reinvented himself at the intersection of Web3, AI, gaming, and community-driven innovation. In this conversation, Rich shares how the abrupt pause of the 2020…

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United Way 2025 Recap 34:23

5d ago34:23

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Brent K. & Julie S. join Travis to recap the 2025 United Way Campaign where TeamRoehl once again set a new fundraising record. They talk about the different events we held and look forward to 2026.By Roehl Transport, Inc.

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A Compendium Of New Years Resolutions 24:24

4d ago24:24

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This week, host Jane Marie explores resolutions for the new year with her friend and former life coach, Jesse. And don't forget to sign up for The Dream Plus! For only $5 a month you can now get every episode of The Dream (including our back entire back catalog) ad-free, along with bonus content and a new for the show AMA chat board, where you can …

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The Fulfillment Playbook: ShipStation's Strategy for Building an Unbreakable Shipping Network with Josh Stenitz 54:42

6d ago54:42

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In "The Fulfillment Playbook: ShipStation's Strategy for Building an Unbreakable Shipping Network", Joe Lynch and Josh Steinitz, Chief Strategy Officer at Auctane, discuss how to turn complex global logistics into a seamless competitive advantage. About Josh Steinitz Josh Steinitz serves as Chief Strategy Officer at Auctane, a leading global compan…

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This week in trucking: Colorado CDL scrutiny, LTL closure 2:44

7d ago2:44

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These are the major headlines in trucking, as of December 30: DOT targeting Colorado over non-domiciled CDLs Standard Forwarding Freight ceased operations Advocacy group sues California's CDL cancellation Spot rates up, fuel prices down Have a happy new year!By Endeavor Business Media

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The Dream Holiday Special 33:39

11d ago33:39

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Happy holidays everybody! On this weeks episode, Jane and Dann share fond stories and memories from holidays past. We want to thank everyone who's supported Little Everywhere and The Dream for all of these years and wish you all a peaceful and happy holiday season. We've got a holiday playlist for everyone just in case the spirit moves you: https:/…

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Bonus! Merry Christmas from TeamRoehl 2:44

17d ago2:44

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In this bonus episode, we hear from podcast guests, hosts (new and old) and other members of TeamRoehl.By Roehl Transport, Inc.

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Coming full circular - with Rich Bulger 44:43

18d ago44:43

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While traditional forward logistics gets most of the attention, reverse logistics (in essence, returns) is a significant part of business as well. And our guest on this episode of The Intermodal Logistics Podcast explains how doing it right means a circular approach. Rich Bulger is the Founder of All Things Circular and author of "Going Circular: T…

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Special Edition: It’s 5 O'clock Somewhere - Holidays, Habits, and Slowing Down for What Matters 27:41

14d ago27:41

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In this December edition of It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere, Marc Shaffer and I wrap up the year the only way we know how by catching up like old friends over a wide-ranging, unscripted conversation that blends business, life, laughter, and reflection. We talk about the blur between November and December, holiday parties, birthdays, book parties (not book…

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The Road Ahead: What Trimble Innovations Mean for Transportation with Jonah McIntire 48:53

14d ago48:53

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In "The Road Ahead: What Trimble Innovations Mean for Transportation", Joe Lynch and Jonah McIntire, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Trimble, discuss Trimble's open, scalable platform that connects every aspect of the supply chain—from trucks and drivers to the back office—by serving as a reliable "system of record" that integrates practica…

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Building Careers, Not Just Filling Seats: Casey Wright on Relationships, Resilience, and Real Recruiting 1:18:24

19d ago1:18:24

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Casey Wright’s (see his bio below) career has been shaped as much by people and perseverance as by placements and performance. As President and Owner of Chief of Staff KC, he brings nearly two decades of recruiting experience and a deeply relational approach to helping companies and professionals find the right fit far beyond what an algorithm or j…

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Jim & RADAR 1:04:34

19d ago1:04:34

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RADAR returns to catch up with Jim, a former trainee that RADAR helped learn how to be successful. Jim was a police officer before coming to Roehl, and he shares the benefits of making the change to become a truck driver.By Roehl Transport, Inc.

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Yo, This Is Andrew Ti 22:15

17d ago22:15

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This week Jane continues her series on racism in the US with writer and podcaster Andrew Ti, co-host of the podcast "Yo, is this racist?". Find more from Andrew Ti here: IG: @andrewti X: @andrewti Catch Andrew and co-host Tawny Newsome on their podcasts: Yo, is This Racist Suboptimal Presents: Starter Trek (The Original Series) Hosted on Acast. See…

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Guest: Jason Schenker of Prestige Economics with predictions for supply chains in 2026; Managing risks among shifting policies; Stabilizing your workforce 34:17

18d ago34:17

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Our guest on this week's episode is Jason Schenker, president of Prestige Economics and chairman of the Futurist Institute. In what has become an annual tradition, one of our nation’s leading economists joins us to review the economy of 2025 and preview economic trends for 2026. He also focuses on supply chains and the prospects for the material ha…

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Beyond FBA: Unlocking Amazon's Fulfillment for Retailers with Wainwright Yu 39:20

18d ago39:20

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In "Beyond FBA: Unlocking Amazon's Fulfillment for Retailers", Joe Lynch and Wainwright Yu, the General Manager and Director for Amazon's externalized fulfillment services, including Buy with Prime and Multichannel Fulfillment, discuss how retailers can scale their brands by leveraging Amazon's global logistics and the Prime badge to drive multi-ch…

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This week in trucking: Prime's nuclear verdict, non-domiciled CDL disputes 4:35

20d ago4:35

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These are the major headlines in trucking, as of December 18: California is suing DOT over terminated transportation funding DOT is also threatening New York's funding over non-domiciled CDL practices Oregon is ending the Trusted Carrier Partner program Prime Inc. faces part of a $44M nuclear verdict Legislators launch trucking caucus Trailer order…

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New ATA chairman on drivers, tankers, regs, and trucking's future 41:30

21d ago41:30

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ATA's latest chairman and Groendyke Transport's CEO, Greg Hodgen, thinks of himself as an optimist, while others call him a realist. But both perspectives are on display in this episode of The Fleet Lead, where Hodgen and Bulk Transporter Editor Jason McDaniel sat down for a frank conversation about the transportation industry, with a special focus…

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Why It's Time to Expect More from Your EDI Platform with Cleo's Shane Hagen 35:14

21d ago35:14

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In "Why It's Time to Expect More from Your EDI Platform", Joe Lynch and Shane Hagen, Presales Solutions Architect at Cleo, discuss the necessity of transitioning from traditional EDI to a unified platform for strategic supply chain orchestration and superior visibility. About Shane Hagen Shane Hagen is a Presales Solutions Architect at Cleo. He des…

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No Boxes, No Straight Lines: Shannon Nash on Reinvention, Resilience, and Redefining Leadership 1:06:28

22d ago1:06:28

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Shannon Nash’s (see her bio below) career doesn’t follow a straight line—and that’s exactly the point. Attorney. CPA. CFO. Board director. Podcast host. Film producer. Zumba instructor. Her journey is a masterclass in saying yes to growth, even when it means rewriting the plan entirely. In this conversation, Shannon shares how growing up between th…

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Guest: Bill Catania of OneRail on holiday last mile delivery trends; Prospects for industrial real estate in 2026; Robots to the rescue. 14:48

25d ago14:48

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Our guest on this week's episode is Bill Catania, founder & CEO of OneRail. Christmas will be here before we know it – just a couple of weeks to go. For shippers, that means one final push to get all of those future presents where they need to be. What are the trends driving this year’s peak season? Our guest shares what he has seen from his base o…

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This week in trucking: Fleets downsizing, autonomous expands 3:14

1M ago3:14

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These are the major headlines in trucking, as of December 11: For-hire fleets getting acquired or downsizing Aurora expands autonomous truck operations Wreaths Across America Day is here Diesel prices dropped by 9 centsBy Endeavor Business Media

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Ports, Drayage and the Industry - with CEO Brian Kempisty 52:37

26d ago52:37

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On this edition of The Intermodal Logistics Podcast, we cover a variety of bases with Port X Logistics Founder and CEO Brian Kempisty - joining us from his home in Montana. We start by learning about his background and the founding of Port X in 2017, then we get into the company itself - the areas it covers and services it provides. Next, we bounce…

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Dean Croke's' connection to Wreaths Across America, U.S. truck drivers 17:21

1M ago17:21

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Analyst Dean Croke talks about his plans for this year’s Wreaths Across America, his bustling social media, and the trucking community's dedication to honoring service members. Dean Croke will be attending the Escort to Arlington with RadioNemo. Croke is a senior analyst for DAT Freight & Analytics, but he’s also a longtime truck driver with an ind…

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Trimble's Perspective: The Future of Freight is Connected with Rob Painter 36:16

26d ago36:16

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In "Trimble's Perspective: The Future of Freight is Connected", Joe Lynch and Rob Painter, Trimble's President and Chief Executive Officer, discuss how Trimble connects the freight ecosystem—people, data, and workflows—to navigate the difficult truckload market and drive customer efficiency using AI and integrated commercial solutions. About Rob Pa…

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SPS Commerce: Optimize Speed to Revenue with Wes Arentson 51:20

27d ago51:20

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In "SPS Commerce: Optimize Speed to Revenue", Joe Lynch and Wes Arentson, Senior Sales Manager, Logistics at SPS Commerce, discuss how streamlining the supply chain's Order-to-Cash cycle is the key to accelerating business growth. About Wes Aretson Wes Arentson is a Sales Manager at SPS Commerce. He leads a logistics sales team focused on providing…

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Trucking's year in review: Uncertainty 40:01

1M ago40:01

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The Fleet Lead’s editors share a retrospective on 2025 and a look ahead to 2026, focusing on the industry’s latest problems: freight demand and regulatory uncertainty. In 2025, the three-year economic slump continued to drag on. Fleets and manufacturers struggled to plan for the future as a new administration muddied the industry’s future. Electric…

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The Sweet Side of Leadership: Lori Tauber Marcus on Bias, Breakthroughs, and Building Better Workplaces 1:17:35

30d ago1:17:35

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Lori Tauber Marcus (see her bio below) has lived a career many only dream about, 24 years rising through the ranks at PepsiCo during the height of the Cola Wars, followed by C-suite roles at The Children’s Place, Keurig Green Mountain, and Peloton. But what makes Lori remarkable isn’t just her résumé. It’s her candor, her humor, and her relentless …

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Maribel F. - Dedicated Northeast Van Fleet Driver & Driver Trainer 13:43

1M ago13:43

13:43

Maribel F. returns to update us on her progress as a truck driver trainer.By Roehl Transport, Inc.

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Guest: Marc Schaffer on the big rail merger; AI imbeds in the warehouse; The people behind the tech 23:57

1M ago23:57

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Our guest on this week's episode is Marc Schaffer, principal economist at Breakthrough Fuel. Sometime in the new year we will likely find out whether the huge mega-merger between two historic railroads will go through. Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern aim to join forces to create a true transcontinental railroad. But it’s not without controversy.…

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This week in trucking: CDL crackdown, truck orders plummet 3:36

1M ago3:36

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These are the major headlines in trucking, as of December 4: FMCSA improves ELD review Truck orders continue to plummet FCMSA removes 3,000 CDL training providers Minnesota’s non-domiciled CDLs are in FMCSA’s crosshairs 10 Roads Express is shutting down Diesel prices dropped 7 centsBy Endeavor Business Media

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Penske's State of Logistics: Leasing, Tech, and Loss Prevention with Andy Moses 51:14

1M ago51:14

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In "Penske's State of Logistics: Leasing, Tech, and Loss Prevention with Andy Moses", Joe Lynch and Andy Moses, Senior Vice President of Solutions and Sales Strategy for Penske Logistics, discuss the critical findings from the State of Logistics Report, the strategic advantage of integrating leasing and logistics services, and the operational neces…

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