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FreightCasts
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FreightCastsThe Daily | September 25, 2025
A "relentless" surge has happened in U.S-Mexico trade, which reached a staggering $840 billion in 2024 and jumped another 21% year-to-date in 2025. Companies…
FreightCastsFreightWaves Editorial | Global Tariffs, Clean Trucks, and the Cost of Complexity
Following the regulatory changes that led to a 30% drop in express volumes from China/Hong Kong, DHL surges customs agent hiring as new tariffs confuse…
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Morning Minute | September 25, 2025
The U.S. government has filed its arguments in the lawsuit concerning California’s claim that Congress was out of line when it yanked EPA waivers allowing…
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The Long Haul | Bridging the Broker-Carrier Divide, Fighting Fraud, and Building Trust That Pays
Is the constant tension between brokers and carriers just bad communication, or is it a sign of a deeper issue? In this powerful episode of The Long Haul, host…
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Bollinger Motors’ Big EV Move: What’s Next After the Mullen Merger?
Thomas Wasson sits down with Jim Connelly, Chief Revenue Officer of Bollinger Motors, to explore the company’s recent rebrand following its consolidation with…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? | Triple M’s on the move - Marcus, Matt, and Malcolm
On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris is joined by a lineup of M’s: Marcus and Matt for a jam-packed show. First, Malcolm goes one-on-one…
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The Daily | September 24, 2025
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Creating Safer Roads with Together for Safer Roads
In today's Episode, Peter Goldwasser, Executive Director at Together for Safer Roads joins us to talk about how nongovernmental organizations are helping…
FreightCastsSupercharge your Logistics Operation
In this episode, we dive into the world of automation and efficiency. Our guest, Jesse Buckingham, founder of Vooma to break down how to create more efficient…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? | Return of the Mack
This episode of What the Truck?! delivers a packed lineup of industry insights and big-name guests. After a quick sponsor spotlight on Verizon Business, Harris…
FreightCastsThe Daily | September 22, 2025
This week’s deep dive unpacks the relentless surge of nearshoring at the U.S.-Mexico border, where year-to-date trade has surpassed the $507 billion mark…
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Morning Minute | September 22, 2025
Uber Freight is betting big on cross-border trade, deepening its imprint in Mexico by integrating customs, brokerage, and transportation services to help…
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Running on Ice | September 19, 2025
In this episode, we get into how produce season can be chaotic but not with the proper plan in place. Our guest, George Schergen, Chief Client Officer at…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? | The Trucker’s Dojo: Rolling with the Sensei
On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris is joined by the “freight sensei” himself, Thomas Wasson. The two dive into a wide-ranging…
FreightCastsThe Daily | September 19, 2025
Amazon has aggressively expanded its third-party logistics footprint. They opened their Multi-Channel Fulfillment service to merchants on rival platforms…
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Morning Minute | September 19, 2025
FedEx Freight is becoming a standalone public company, with its parent planning to spend $600 million to enhance its IT systems and infrastructure ahead of the…
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The State of Freight: Peak Season Expectations and Market Wild Cards
The freight market continues to shift under the weight of economic stagnation, unpredictable demand patterns and industry headwinds. As we move into peak…
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The Daily | September 18, 2025
August saw an accelerated decline in freight shipments, particularly in less-than-truckload (LTL) volumes, marking the largest year-over-year drop since…
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Morning Minute | September 18, 2025
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The Long Haul EP30 Tread Carefully – Kamard Johnson on Tire Mistakes That Cost You Miles and Money
In this episode of The Long Haul, Adam sits down with tire expert Kamard Johnson to talk about one of the most overlooked — and most expensive — parts of a…
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Rail, Trade, and Trucking's Future | FreightWaves Editorial
CSX CEO Joe Hinrichs challenges the long-standing obsession with operating ratios and pushes for volume growth, especially in high-potential areas like…
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What The Truck?!? EP883 Ready, Set, REPOWR!
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FreightCastsThe Daily | September 17, 2025
Major carriers like DHL Express and FedEx Express are making significant, strategically expanded, and sustainability-focused moves. DHL recently inaugurated a…
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Morning Minute | September 17, 2025
Large chunks of publicly available data on carriers have vanished from the FMCSA's website, impacting transparency for safety scrutiny efforts. Neither the…
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Check Call EP192 Prepping for peak season
In this episode, we dive into what peak season might look like this year. Our guest, Karl Fillhouer, VP of Sales and Operations at Circle Logistics, breaks…
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Morning Minute | September 16, 2025
The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) is sounding the alarm over broker liability. The Supreme Court is currently weighing requests to hear two…
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WHAT THE TRUCK EP 882 A New Era for WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
WHAT THE TRUCK?!? kicks off a brand-new chapter as Kaylee Nix welcomes the show’s new host, Malcolm Harris. From his early days at Coyote to his journey…
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The Long Haul EP28 ELP, non-domicile, and the prejudice hiding in plain sight
In this solo episode of The Long Haul, Adam tackles one of the freight industry’s most loaded topics — the crackdown on English Language Proficiency and the…
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The Daily | September 3, 2025
CloudTrucks has expanded its "Road to Independence" program by launching FleetFirst Leasing LLC, a new lease-to-own provider aimed at making truck ownership…
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Morning Minute | September 3, 2025
Container rates remained largely unchanged last week despite a drop in freight volumes on most major trade routes. Rates from Asia to the US West Coast ports…
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Loaded and Rolling EP153 Minutes Matter: Driver Recruiting Insights with Tenstreet CEO Tim Crawford
On this episode of Loaded and Rolling, host Thomas Wasson sits down with Tim Crawford, cofounder and CEO of Tenstreet, to break down the latest driver…
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Check Call EP190 EDI isn’t dead, it’s a part of the future
In this episode, we break down how EDI isn’t an antiquated thing of the past. Our guests, Grace Sharkey, Senior Manager of Comms and PR and Blake Harries…
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The Daily | September 2, 2025
Mexico's industrial boom, highlighted by the new $540 million Wellness Development Hub in Huamantla, is the first of 15 centers projected to attract $277…
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Morning Minute | September 2, 2025
Major parcel carriers like UPS and DHL are hiking surcharges ahead of the holiday season, with UPS adding fees for residential services, next-day air…
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Running on Ice EP154 The food and beverage industry is driven by e-commerce growth
In this episode, we dive into the factors that are causing perishable ecommerce to grow at breakneck speed. Our guest, Kasia Wenker VP of Solutions Engineering…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP881 RNG on the Rise: Landfill Gas, CNG Orders & Freight’s Next Fuel Shift
On today’s WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Thomas Wasson breaks down the day’s top headlines — from Wawa’s first travel center with truck parking to Aurora and…
FreightCastsThe Daily | August 29, 2025
Discover how Aurora and McLeod Software have partnered to integrate autonomous trucks directly with mainstream Transportation Management Systems (TMS), marking…
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Freightonomics EP223 Politics and religion
Zach and Thomas try to sort through what has become a hyper political economic environment that is weighing heavily on supply chains. Also: The truckload…
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Bring It Home EP23 Bonus depreciation for manufacturers w/ Dale Jordan
Dale Jordan from BDO USA discusses the tax implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill with JP Hampstead, including bonus depreciation, R&D expensing, and other…
FreightCastsThe Daily | August 28, 2025
Discover how C.H. Robinson's aggressive adoption of AI has significantly boosted its stock price, even in a weak freight market, leading to a 52-week high…
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Morning Minute | August 28, 2025
The official framework for the EU-U.S. trade truce has been released, aiming to halt escalating trans-Atlantic trade tensions and steady container flows. This…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP880 Highway’s Fight Against Freight Fraud & SONAR’s Market Outlook
Host Thomas Wasson breaks down the latest trucking headlines — from federal threats to cut highway funds over English proficiency enforcement to CDL testing…
FreightCastsThe Daily | August 27, 2025
BMO’s transportation unit is a bellwether for credit and lending conditions in trucking. The bank’s loan book dipped to $13.67 billion in Q3, the lowest since…
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Morning Minute | August 27, 2025
U.S. businesses are increasingly claiming USMCA exemptions as rising tariffs on steel, aluminum, and other goods push import costs higher. This has led to a…
FreightCastsTariffs, Rail Splits, and Rate Plummets | FreightWaves Editorial
This week, we dive into the pivotal shifts creating a complex and challenging freight landscape. We start at the U.S.-Mexico border, where a fascinating…
FreightCastsThe Daily | August 26, 2025
The benchmark diesel price, which has now declined for a fifth consecutive week, reaching $3.708/gallon for a total drop of 10.4 cents since late July. This…
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Check Call EP175 Catching red flags within AI
In this episode, we dive in what to watch out for and keep an eye on when implementing AI at an organization. Our guest, Adrian Coutsoftides, CEO & Co-founder…
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Morning Minute | August 26, 2025
Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett announced his company will not bid for CSX or Norfolk Southern, opting instead for BNSF Railway to form closer…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP879 Trucker Wellness, Veteran Excellence & Kenworth’s W900 Legacy
On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Thomas Wasson covers the latest headlines in freight before diving deep into driver wellness with Travelers’ Monica…
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Morning Minute | August 25, 2025
A decade-long misclassification lawsuit involving NFI drivers is being settled for over $5 million. This landmark case could see individual payouts ranging…
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Running on Ice EP153 Standing by a 100% pack accuracy guarantee
In this episode, we dive into ColdTrack’s 100% pack accuracy guarantee. Our guests, Luke Vaccaro, COO at ColdTrack and Josh Lett, SVP Customer Experience at…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP878 Visa Freeze Shakes Trucking & The Future of Autonomous Freight
Thomas Wasson breaks down the top stories in freight, including the Trump administration’s sudden pause on work visas for foreign truck drivers and what it…
FreightCastsThe Daily | August 22, 2025
The Trump administration has placed an immediate pause on new commercial truck driver work visas. This decision, stemming from safety concerns and a desire to…
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Morning Minute | August 22, 2025
Trump’s administration has placed an immediate pause on new commercial truck driver work visas. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited concerns that the…
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State of Freight Webinar | August 21, 2025
Join Craig Fuller and Zach Strickland as they cover the latest in freight market movements for the month of August. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other…
FreightCastsThe Daily | August 21, 2025
FedEx is undergoing a massive strategic overhaul, aiming to cut another $1 billion in costs this fiscal year, with a primary focus on its European operations…
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Morning Minute | August 21, 2025
On this Thursday, August 21st, hear about the strategic merger between Workhorse Group and Motiv Electric Trucks, which aims to create one of North America's…
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The Long Haul EP27 From Trucking Wife to Driving Change – Jessica Dotson on Family, Purpose, and Supporting Women in Logistics
In this episode of The Long Haul, Adam sits down with Jessica Dotson, Director of Business Development at Multi Service Fuel Card, Vice Chair of the Women in…
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Truck Tech EP111 Volvo’s Next-Gen Safety Features
On this episode of Truck Tech, Thomas Wasson sits down with Maddie Sullivan, Product Marketing Manager at Volvo Trucks, to explore the cutting-edge safety…
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The Daily | August 20, 2025
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