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FreightCasts
A full trailer load of freight podcasts from FreightWaves. Enjoy shows like the award-winning WHAT THE TRUCK?!? podcast, Put That Coffee Down, Freightonomics, Fuller Speed Ahead, Great Quarter, Gals and more with one click of the subscribe button. One freight feed to rule them all!
Episodes
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Morning Minute | December 15, 2025
In this episode, we discuss how the House approval of digital financial disclosures would impact USPS mail by eliminating the requirement for hardcopy delivery…
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Freight Expectations | The Trucking Hellscape
Welcome to Freight Expectations! In this explosive premiere, Craig Fuller and Matt Leffler pull no punches as they dive into the dark reality of the trucking…
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The 2025 Freight Market and What to Expect in 2026
The freight market has seen unprecedented changes in the last year, Davis Spencer, vice president of market intelligence at Arrive Logistics joins…
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Fraud, Enforcement, and the Freight Market
Michael Caney, Chief Commercial Officer at Highway, talks to JP Hampstead, strategic analyst at FreightWaves, about the nature of freight fraud in 2025, the…
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Morning Minute | December 12, 2025
In this episode of the FreightWaves Morning Minute, we break down PACCAR’s strategic push into zero-emission vehicles with new medium-duty models from…
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Reading the Freight Market Tea Leaves: Capacity Pressure vs. Muted Demand
In this fireside chat, Todd Waldron, Vice President of Carrier Experience at Truckstop, joins us to dive into the impacts of the Thanksgiving holiday on…
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Mexico and the Future of Global Supply Chains
FreightWaves’ Noi Mahoney and Troy Ryley, president of Echo Mexico, discuss how U.S.-Mexico trade stands to gain significantly from the global shift toward…
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LTL Changes Now and in the Future
The LTL freight market has seen significant changes over the past few years. With the final dissolution of Yellow, new classifications from the NMFTA, all the…
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Freightonomics | Freight market wrapped
Dr. Zac Rogers comes on to discuss the supply chain themes that moved the market in 2025 and the ones that will carry into 2026. Follow the Freightonomics…
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Intermodal Growth Outlook Bolstered by Rail Partnerships and Solid Service
Mike Baudendistel interviews Rick LaGore, CEO, InTek Logistics, Inc., on the current rail intermodal market dynamics and outlook for the domestic intermodal…
FreightCastsThe Daily | December 11, 2025
In today’s episode, we analyze the Department of Transportation’s recent move to sideline 9,500 truck drivers for English-language violations. Critics warn…
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The Long Haul | The Truth Behind HR5688 – Lewie Pugh on Non-Domiciled CDLs, Backlash, and the Future of Trucking Policy
The trucking world is divided right now — not just over freight, diesel, or regulations, but over who gets to operate on American roads and under what…
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Morning Minute | December 11, 2025
The Federal Highway Administration is calling on the private sector to provide funding for the replacement of the American Legion Memorial Bridge, which is…
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M&A Update and Beyond
In this fireside chat, Spencer Tenney, president & CEO of the Tenney Group joins us to talk about the current state of M&A following their recent 2025 Mid-Year…
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The Rail/Ramp Market Review and Expectations for 2026
In this conversation, Paul Brashier, VP of Global Supply Chain at ITS Logistics, discusses the current state of the freight market, focusing on rail and port…
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The Evolution of U.S.-Mexico Freight
FreightWaves’ Noi Mahoney and Jesús Ojeda, head of Mexico Operations for Uber Freight, discuss freight trends in cross-border trade, such as how tariffs and…
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Truck Tech | Harbinger's $160 million Series C with a hefty Fedex Order
In this episode of Truck Tech, we catch up with John Harris, co-founder and CEO of Harbinger to dive into their recent Series C round, their big order with…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? | The Heart of Hauling
In this special festive edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris brings you a packed episode live from the 2026 Freight Market Summit. First, Malcolm…
FreightCastsThe Daily | December 10, 2025
This episode explores the high-stakes balancing act logistics companies face as they navigate internal optimization against a backdrop of external chaos. We…
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Keynote: On the Cusp of 2026, a Look Back and Ahead
In this keynote, Ryan Hammett, Director of Market Intelligence & Insights at C.H. Robinson joins us to dive into 2025 surprises from spot rate volatility to…
FreightCastsThe Daily | December 9, 2025
In this episode of the Daily, we break down the severe supply chain disruptions occurring as blockades choke Mexico’s border trade as farmers and truckers…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? | Optimizing the Open Road
On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris dives into a packed lineup covering the latest issues shaping freight, technology, and trucking…
FreightCastsThe Daily | December 8, 2025
A massive capacity glut is forcing established fleets like James R. Smith Trucking to close their doors. We also look at the sudden collapse of two Minnesota…
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Morning Minute | December 8, 2025
On today’s FreightWaves Morning Minute, we report on the sudden closure of two Minnesota carriers that has left approximately 200 drivers out of work. MinStar…
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Bring It Home | Building in the Great Lakes w/ Tim Hindes & Alia Abbas
Officials from the Great Lakes Economic Development Council talk to JP Hampstead about the opportunities and challenges in driving capital investment into a…
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Running on Ice | AI in healthcare and why technical advancements struggle in the healthcare supply chains
In this episode, we dive into technical advancements in the healthcare supply chain. Our guest, Archie Mayani, Chief Product Officer at GHX, breaks down the…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? | Hustle and Haul
In this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? host Malcolm Harris sits down with three industry leaders to break down the latest trends shaping freight, fleet…
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Morning Minute | December 5, 2025
A federal appeals court has granted a request to hold the lawsuit regarding non-domiciled CDL restrictions in abeyance while the agency reviews public…
FreightCastsThe Daily | December 4, 2025
In this episode, we investigate a safety crisis on American highways as industry leaders expose a loophole allowing thousands of fraudulent training providers…
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Morning Minute | December 4, 2025
New research from ATRI indicates that pre-crash negligence, such as substance abuse allegations, is driving a massive increase in jury awards against…
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The Long Haul | The Freight Fraud Epidemic – Danielle Spinelli on Cargo Theft, Compliance, and the Truth Behind the Scams
Cargo theft is no longer a random crime — it’s organized, digital, and spreading faster than the industry wants to admit. In this episode of The Long Haul…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? | Cold Chain & The Cold Truth
Get ready for a jam-packed episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Host Malcolm Harris tackles back-office inefficiencies, the critical world of cold chain logistics, and…
FreightCastsThe Daily | December 3, 2025
This episode of FreightWaves Daily unpacks a massive safety crisis involving fraudulent CDL schools, where a regulatory loophole has allowed unqualified…
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Morning Minute | December 3, 2025
Union Pacific has delayed their rail merger filing for its proposed combination with Norfolk Southern until mid-December. The 4,000-page application faces…
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Check Call | Breaking down the future of parcel shipping
In this episode, get into the future of parcel shipping. Our guests, Taylor Pawelka, Vice President of Marketing & Alliances at ProShip & Varsity Logistics…
FreightCastsThe Daily | December 2, 2025
10 Roads Express will shut down operations and end its USPS contracts. This wind-down represents the largest trucking failure since Yellow, removing thousands…
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Morning Minute | December 2, 2025
10 Roads Express to shut down operations, end USPS contracts and terminate its postal agreements by late January. The major mail hauler plans to complete its…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? | Haul or Nothing
In this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris closes out the first day of December with a full lineup of industry leaders shaping the future of…
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Net-Zero Carbon | Choosing the right fuel is like choosing the right tool for the job
Join host Mary O’Connell as she speaks with Chevron’s Principal Biofuels Scientist, Dave Slade, about the critical shift toward lower carbon intensity fuels!…
FreightCastsThe Daily | December 1, 2025
This week, we examine the unprecedented regulatory storm targeting the U.S. trucking labor market, which combines aggressive DHS I-9 audits with powerful…
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Morning Minute | December 1, 2025
Overcapacity in the Trans-Pacific container trade lanes nullified November general rate increase plans, causing prices on Asia to US West Coast lanes to drop…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? | Lights, A.I., Action
Day 2 of F3: Future of Freight Festival brings the energy, the insights, and the triple-threat lineup. Host Malcolm Harris goes live from downtown Chattanooga…
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Morning Minute | November 28, 2025
This episode highlights Airbus kicking its A350 freighter program into high gear, with the prototype finalized and flight tests set for next October, aiming…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? | The Ultimate Road Warrior
Welcome to another episode of What the Truck?! with host Malcolm Harris coming to you remotely from sunny Florida as we head into Thanksgiving weekend! Today’s…
FreightCastsThe Daily | November 26, 2025
Welcome to the daily market update focusing on critical friction points that are reshaping the supply chain. We examine the accelerated federal crackdown…
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Morning Minute | November 26, 2025
We start with major security vulnerabilities, as authorities in the U.S. and Canada are intercepting millions in narcotics cleverly hidden within legitimate…
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The State of Freight: Navigating Trade & Implications of Government Shutdown
Freight has faced turbulence from every direction: trade tensions, shifting regulations, and a government shutdown. Join JP Hampstead, Strategic Analyst at…
FreightCastsThe Daily | November 25, 2025
We explore why BNSF Railway opposes the proposed UP-NS mega-merger, arguing it would eliminate competitive options for shippers and fail the strict Surface…
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The Long Haul | Civil Rights or Compliance — Who’s Really Behind the Wheel?
In this Thanksgiving edition of Third & Long, Adam Wingfield and co-driver Kaylee Nix break down one of the biggest stories shaking the trucking world…
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Morning Minute | November 25, 2025
The 100-year-old P Judge and Suns Trucking and Warehousing Company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New Jersey, listing both assets and…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? | The Cross-Border Catalyst
Welcome to a special Thanksgiving-week edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?! with your host, Malcolm Harris! Even though he’s out of the studio and home for the…
FreightCastsThe Daily | November 24, 2025
Experts at the Trimble Insight conference are forecasting a "significant reduction" in employment levels as rapidly maturing AI tools become cheaper and more…
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Morning Minute | November 24, 2025
The container ship ONE Henry Hudson was towed out to anchorage at the Port of Los Angeles after an electrical fire that began onboard while it was berthed was…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? | Parcels to Planning: Freight Today
Malcolm Harris brings a stacked lineup diving into e-commerce logistics, fleet operations, and the growing impact of AI across the supply chain. Headlines…
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Morning Minute | November 21, 2025
A preliminary investigative report has been released by the National Transportation Safety Board regarding the fatal UPS MD-11 freighter crash in Louisville…
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Freightonomics | Thanksgiving, shmanksgiving
Freight data suggests a muted peak season from a demand perspective, but ongoing capacity reductions make it hard to say it will be a complete non-event…
FreightCastsThe Daily | November 20, 2025
The U.S. freight market is grappling with a massive security crisis as cargo theft surges 29% in Q3 driven by organized crime targeting electronics and…
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The Long Haul | The Parking Problem is Real – Why Data Can’t Replace Driver Experience
Truck parking is one of the most talked-about challenges in our industry — but recently, some are claiming the problem doesn’t even exist. In this episode…
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Morning Minute | November 20, 2025
The NTSB released its findings about the container ship Dali crash from last year, determining that an improperly placed wire label caused the cargo vessel to…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? | One Step Ahead
Malcolm Harris brings together three powerhouse guests who are shaping the future of trucking, supply chain, and transportation technology. First up, Kenneth…