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FreightCasts
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Episodes
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Netradyne's AI Agent Expansion, Mexico Driver Visa Crisis, & Freight Fraud Awareness Day | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off with a major AI expansion designed to let fleet managers build their own custom safety tools. San Diego-based Netradyne has…
FreightCastsFreightWaves Today | October 12
In today’s episode of FreightWaves Today, hosts Craig Fuller and Malcolm Harris dive into the latest developments, market trends, and high-impact discussions…
FreightCastsThe Trucking Age Discrimination Lawsuit (And the Shift to Alternative Fuels) | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
On this Monday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent break down the latest supply chain news, major legal cases, and severe…
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Penske En Banc Fight, Mexico Vehicle Exports Plunge, & Texas Carrier Sued Over Age Limits | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining a closely watched federal appellate case with enormous disruptive potential for broker and carrier liability…
FreightCastsFreightWaves Today | October 9
On this episode of FreightWaves Today, Malcolm Harris and Julie Van de Kamp break down the latest developments shaping freight markets, transportation…
FreightCastsThe $3.5M Amazon Ghost Trailer Scam (And Why Peak Season Started Early) | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
On this Friday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent break down the latest supply chain news, major legal cases, and severe…
FreightCastsNJ CDL School Sues FMCSA, Split Sleeper Berth Pilot, & Record Container Volumes | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining a major legal challenge that raises serious questions about federal oversight of driver training schools…
FreightCastsAn acquisition and a hurricane | Freightonomics
Discussion of headlines CH Robinson acquiring RXO and the first Atlantic side hurricane making landfall as well as what impact tariffs and trade are telling us…
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FreightWaves Today | October 8
FreightWaves Today looks at the latest forces shaping freight markets and supply chains, beginning with Hurricane Isaias and the potential impact of severe…
FreightCastsTESLA SEMI & DRIVER SIMULATORS: WORTH THE MONEY? | Brake Check
SMARTER TRUCKS, BETTER DRIVERS, OR JUST MORE EXPENSIVE BS Everybody in trucking has a shiny new toy promising to change the industry. Electric trucks. Driver…
FreightCastsSeven Trucks and a Hard Lesson About Consistency | The Long Haul
Blackwell Trucking didn't start as a trucking company. They started as a pipeline construction operation out of Wayne, Oklahoma. The trucks were there to haul…
FreightCastsUP CEO 99.99% Confident on Merger, Mexico Trade Hits $94.3B, & Zim Lifts Profit Forecast 72% | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining the railroad industry's most ambitious consolidation as Union Pacific's CEO expresses extraordinary confidence…
FreightCastsFreightWaves Today | October 7
In this episode of FreightWaves Today, hosts Julie Van de Kamp and Malcolm Harris break down the latest supply chain headlines, including a major LA rail cargo…
FreightCasts$1M Stolen Rail Merch & Why 600k Carrier Lists Are Complete BS | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
In this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent cover key industry headlines before sitting down for an in-depth interview with…
FreightCastsLAPD Uncovers $1M Stolen Rail Cargo, TA Services Expands Cross-Border, & Uber Acquires ezCater | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off in Southern California, where law enforcement just uncovered a massive cache of stolen rail freight hiding in plain sight…
FreightCastsMoving Beyond the Load: Redefining TMS with Network-Centric Intelligence | Loaded and Rolling
Host Thomas Wasson sits down with Drew Farwell, Chief Operating Officer at Midwest Carriers, live from the Barkcast booth at Trimble Insight 2026. Drew breaks…
FreightCastsFreightWaves Today | October 6
The freight industry continues to digest C.H. Robinson's acquisition of RXO, described as the largest brokerage M&A transaction in history. Craig and Julie…
FreightCasts80,000 MORE DRIVERS? OR JUST 18 MINUTES? | Brake Check
For years, trucking has been told it has a driver shortage. But what if the bigger problem isn't how many drivers we have? What if we're wasting the ones…
FreightCastsSTG Logistics Names New CEO, FMCSA Doubles HOS Emergency Relief, & Class 8 Orders Jump 18% | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining the major leadership changes at STG Logistics, where the intermodal marketing company has installed a new CEO…
FreightCastsFreightWaves Today | October 5
The freight industry wakes up to a blockbuster deal as C.H. Robinson announces its acquisition of RXO in what the show describes as the largest transaction in…
FreightCastsWhy C.H. Robinson Just Bought RXO (And What It Means for Freight Rates) | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
In this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent kick off "Rocktober" with a action-packed Monday show covering key industry…
FreightCastsC.H. Robinson Acquires RXO, Truckload's Mixed Signals, & NMFTA Cybersecurity Portal | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining a powerful new cybersecurity defense tool as the freight industry battles escalating digital threats. The…
FreightCastsRICO & the Freight Fight | Freight Expectations
Six motor carriers are suing TQL and C.H. Robinson under the federal RICO statute, alleging that the brokers used unsafe or unauthorized capacity to gain a…
FreightCastsFreightWaves Today | October 2
Craig Fuller and Julie Van de Kamp sit down with Triumph Financial CEO Aaron Graft to discuss the latest Mile Marker data, the shift toward “defensible…
FreightCastsSavannah Terminal Hits 60%, $6M Cocaine Seizure, & CMA CGM Acquires FedEx Supply Chain | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining a massive infrastructure milestone at the Georgia Ports Authority where the $1.6 billion redevelopment of…
FreightCastsPlaying defense | Freightonomics
Freight rates continue to feel pressure from fuel and capacity shortfalls while the economy continues to sustain despite ongoing inflation concerns. Follow…
FreightCastsFreightWaves Today | October 1
FreightWaves Today kicks off the fourth quarter with a packed episode covering autonomous trucking, freight market conditions, driver appreciation and the…
FreightCastsTRUCKING BOUGHT THE AI, SHOW ME THE DAMN MONEY | BRAKE CHECK
Trucking bought the AI, Now SHOW ME THE DAMN MONEY! AI is recruiting drivers. Reading contracts. Building RFQs. Automating workflows. Booking freight. And…
FreightCastsShe Left Interior Design for a Box Truck. Here's What She Learned
Every week somebody watches a YouTube video about box trucking and decides it's their way out. Non-CDL. Low barrier to entry. Amazon Relay. Home every night…
FreightCasts$100K Cabotage Fines Proposed, PlusAI Thieves Get Sand, & Nearshoring Hits Border Crunch | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off in Washington, where a Texas congressman has introduced sweeping legislation aimed at overhauling trucking safety and…
FreightCastsFreightWaves Today | September 30
As the third quarter comes to a close, FreightWaves Today looks at the forces shaping freight heading into Q4 — from cargo theft and diesel prices to…
FreightCastsWhy Canadian Oil Won't Save US Diesel Prices | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
Malcolm and Mike review recent news, including a breakdown of approximately 1,850 industry layoffs across several states, notable drug and weapon seizures…
FreightCastsCargo Theft Blitz Recovers $635K, California Cold-Storage Crackdown, & Diesel Prices Drop | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining a landmark law enforcement operation that dealt a major blow to cargo theft networks nationwide. The…
FreightCastsFreightWaves Today | September 29
FreightWaves Today looks ahead to the fourth quarter and holiday peak season with an in-depth discussion of freight market conditions, capacity, operating…
FreightCastsIS TRUCKING FINALLY AT THE BOTTOM? NOT SO FAST | Brake Check
Is trucking finally at the bottom...or are we still digging? Diesel is around $6.53 a gallon. Rates remain under pressure. Capacity keeps leaving. Cash is…
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Daimler Fights NoX Penalty Loophole, Trimble Sale Still on Table, & China Ship Tax Gap | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining a fierce regulatory battle over proposed non-compliance penalties that could allow engine makers to simply pay…
FreightCastsFreightWaves Today | September 28
On this episode of FreightWaves Today, Julie Van de Kamp and Malcolm Harris break down the biggest stories shaping freight and logistics, from autonomous…
FreightCastsHow a $105M Fake Fleet Scheme Fooled 700+ Investors | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent dig into a busy week in freight, from trucking investment fraud and cargo theft to the…
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Aurora's 30K Driverless Truck Plan, $105M Trucking Fraud Scheme, & Mexico Customs Overhaul | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining Aurora Innovation's aggressive expansion strategy as the autonomous truck developer charts a path toward…
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Real-Time Rates, Right in Your Browser | #WithSONAR
In this episode, we walk through Quick Rates, SONAR’s Chrome extension that gives your team access to real-time rates and market conditions directly from your…
FreightCastsFreightWaves Today | September 25
Join host Malcolm Harris and Zach Strickland for today's episode of FreightWaves Today as they dive into the current freight market dynamics, artificial…
FreightCastsCan You Trust Your Freight Tracking Data? | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
Freight visibility used to answer one big question: Where is my load? Now the question is becoming: Can I trust what I'm seeing? On this episode of What The…
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Mexican Drivers' Forced-Labor Suit, Amazon Safety Tech & Pay Bump, & Copeland Cold Chain Deal | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we dive into a deeply troubling federal lawsuit filed by dozens of Mexican truck drivers who allege they were recruited with false promises…
FreightCastsFreightWaves Today | September 24
FreightWaves Today goes live from Green Bay, Wisconsin, as hosts Craig Fuller and Julie Van de Kamp sit down with some of the biggest names in transportation…
FreightCastsThe Fuel Crisis Is Here. Do You Know What It's Actually Costing You? | The Long Haul
Diesel just crossed $6.29 per gallon nationally. For the first time in history.That's not a headline to scroll past. That's a number that should stop every…
FreightCasts$6 DIESEL… AND YOUR FUEL SURCHARGE IS SCREWING YOU | BRAKE CHECK
Diesel is above $6 a gallon. But what if the pump isn't the only place your trucking company is getting crushed? One carrier analyzed by Magnus Technologies…
FreightCastsEinride-Nvidia Autonomous Partnership, UP-NS Merger Criticized, & Samsara's $2B Fuel Play | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining a major technology partnership pushing heavy-duty autonomous trucking toward highway operations. Swedish…
FreightCastsFreightWaves Today | September 23
On this episode of FreightWaves Today, hosts Craig Fuller and Julie Van de Kamp sit down with leaders from trucking, logistics, transportation law and rail to…
FreightCastsBeyond Manual Dispatch & Predictive Safety | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
Live from the FreightWaves Enterprise Fleet Summit, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent break down the strategies, technologies, and operational shifts…
FreightCasts16 Carriers File Bankruptcy, Alabama's $100M Rail Terminal, & CDL Rule Faces Court Skepticism | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining a sobering wave of financial distress as at least sixteen trucking and transportation companies entered…
FreightCastsFreightWaves Today | September 22
The freight market is shifting as carriers, brokers and shippers head toward Q4. On this episode of FreightWaves Today, we break down the latest trucking…
FreightCasts$7 DIESEL? + FMCSA CRACKDOWN?= BRACE YOURSELF! | BRAKE CHECK
$7 DIESEL? FMCSA CRACKDOWN. WHAT’S NEXT? This may be one of the biggest Brake Check conversations we've put together. Two problems are hitting American…
FreightCastsSuper Ego Court Win, Florida Cargo Theft Bust, & Samsara's High-Risk Driver Data | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining a major legal development in the controversial Super Ego trucking network case. A federal judge has dismissed…
FreightCastsFreightWaves Today | September 21
The freight market is shifting, cargo theft is getting more sophisticated, diesel prices are under pressure, and artificial intelligence is raising new…
FreightCastsFake FedEx Theft, Montgomery Ruling Boosts Human Brokers, & Tesla's Texas Distribution Hub | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining the latest developments in broker liability law and how they're unexpectedly reshaping the role of technology…
FreightCastsTranscontinental Rail Merger: UP-Norfolk Southern Controversy | Freight Expectations
The transcontinental mega-railroad debate takes center stage as Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern push for a historic merger. In this episode of Freight…
FreightCastsFreightWaves Today | September 18
In this episode, Craig Fuller and Julie discuss how GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are changing consumer behavior — and why those changes could have a measurable…
FreightCastsThe Near-Miss Data Hack Slashing Fleet Collisions by 67% | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
What happens when predictive AI, cross-border trucking disruptions, cargo theft and hidden supply-chain taxes collide? We’re breaking it all down on this…
FreightCastsExposing the "Chameleon Carrier" Loophole in Trucking | Brake Check
In this episode of Brake Check on FreightWaves TV, host Charles Gracey is joined by Lewie Pugh (Executive Vice President of OOIDA) & Dan Lindsey of the Broker…
FreightCastsTesla Semi Europe Timeline, NS-UP Merger Removes Rail Friction, & CMT Broker Safety Platform | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining Tesla's ambitious push into the European freight market as the electric vehicle giant targets late-2027…