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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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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP877 Truck Parking Shortages & CDL Safety Under Fire
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Thomas Wasson is joined by Reed Loustalot, CMO of Truck Parking Club, to discuss groundbreaking new research on…
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Morning Minute | August 20, 2025
A significant leadership transition at Marten Transport, as CEO Tim Kohl retires at the end of September. Executive Chairman Randy Martin will step back into…
FreightCastsFreightWaves Editorial | Grounded: Air Canada's Strike and the Supply Chain Aftershock
Join us for a deep dive into the recent Air Canada labor dispute, an event that unfolded rapidly and sent ripples across the logistics and air freight sectors…
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Loaded and Rolling EP152 AI Routing and the Road to Safer Fleets
Welcome to a special episode from Samsara Beyond 25 in San Diego, where FreightWaves' Thomas Wasson explores the future of fleet technology and road safety. In…
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Check Call EP174 ClassIt+ and the adoption of the new classification system for LTL freight
In this episode, we dive into the industry adoption for the new NMFTA’s LTL freight classification. Our guest, Joe Ohr, COO at the NMFTA breaks down the…
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The Daily | August 19, 2025
Air Canada flight attendant strike caused significant disruption to cargo transport. A tentative agreement was reached, allowing operations to gradually…
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Morning Minute | August 19, 2025
New research from Noël Perry and Truck Parking Club suggests that truck parking problems are more about operational inefficiencies and a lack of awareness…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP876 EPA Shakeups, Freight Trends, and Tariff Troubles
On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Thomas Wasson teams up with special guest host Charles Gracey for a high-energy ride through today’s top trucking…
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The Daily | August 18, 2025
Air Canada is facing significant disruption as its flight attendants continue an illegal strike, defying a federal order to return to work. This has led to the…
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Morning Minute | August 18, 2025
Good morning, and welcome to your FreightWaves Warning Minutes! This episode covers US trade with Mexico, which continued to dominate in June, with volumes…
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Running on Ice EP152 Building a proactive cold chain
In this episode, we dive into the hiccups that come with perishable shipping. Our guests Andre Luecht and Chris Caulfield from Zebra Technologies, break down…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP875 Fighting Freight Fraud & Driving Truck Safety: Insights from GenLogs and Volvo
In this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Thomas Wasson dives into the rising threat of cargo fraud and the innovations keeping our highways safer. GenLogs…
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Morning Minute | August 15, 2025
The Clean Truck Partnership has taken another significant blow, as four major truck manufacturers agreed with the FTC not to comply with the deal's…
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Freightonomics EP222 Questionable data
Dr. Zac Rogers comes on to discuss the July LMI and update on the current supply chain amidst the continued tariff turmoil. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast…
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Bring It Home EP22 Unlocking America's nuclear potential w/ Emmet Penney
Historian and energy writer Emmet Penney, host of the Nuclear Barbarians podcast, discusses the role nuclear power will play in America's reindustrialization…
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Morning Minute | August 14, 2025
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The Long Haul EP16 Dispatch Without the Desk – How Bubba AI Is Changing the Owner-Op Playbook
In this episode of The Long Haul, Adam sits down with Tapan Chaudhari, Founder and CEO of Bubba AI, to talk about what happens when artificial intelligence…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP874 Trucking Jobs, Economic Shifts, and the Future of Freight
Host Thomas Wasson dives into a packed episode featuring Steve Gold, CEO of Truckers Network Association, on the evolving driver job market, training quality…
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Morning Minute | August 13, 2025
Waabi announced the appointment of former Uber Freight CEO Leor Ron as its new COO, signaling a major transition from research and development to…
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Check Call EP173 Getting into Hauler Hub
In this episode, we dive into the world of Hauler Hub. Our guest Sam Agyemang, VP of Business Development and Sales at ITF Group, breaks down how they’re…
FreightCastsFreightWaves Editorial | Imports Surge, Rates Plunge, & Tariffs Reshape the Freight Market
Current tariff policies and economic uncertainties are profoundly reshaping the U.S. freight and manufacturing industries. A significant surge in U.S…
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Morning Minute | August 12, 2025
Teamsters Union and UPS reached a resolution early this morning that successfully averted a strike at several key locations. Despite resolving grievances and a…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP873 Freight Science, Tech, and Market Shifts: Insights from MIT FreightLab & Orderful
This episode of What the Truck?!? dives into the latest in freight science, technology, and market dynamics. MIT FreightLab’s Angie Acocella shares research on…
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Morning Minute | August 11, 2025
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The Long Haul EP25 Beyond the Load Board – How Truckstop Is Rebuilding Trust, Tech, and Tools for Carriers
In this episode of The Long Haul, Adam sits down with Todd Waldron, Vice President of Carrier Experience at Truckstop and former CEO of Q Carriers, to unpack…
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Morning Minute | August 7, 2025
RXO's recent earnings report (First look: some small signs of improvement sequentially and year-on-year at RXO - FreightWaves), which shows little significant…
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Truck Tech EP110 Fast charging, EV infrastructure and what you need to know ABB E-mobility
In today’s episode Brandt Hastings, ABB E-mobility’s Chief Commercial Officer joins us to talk about the case for megawatt charging and why it’s different than…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP871 Will Tariffs Steal Christmas? AV Safety, Simulation, and Supply Chain Showdowns
In this action-packed episode of What The Truck?!, host Thomas Wasson dives into the latest headlines in freight, logistics, and supply chain—starting with a…
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Morning Minute | August 6, 2025
Air Lease has cancelled its order for Airbus A350 freighter jets, a move driven by ongoing development delays and a strategic shift to focus on passenger…
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Loaded and Rolling EP151 Fleet Futures: AI, Autonomy, and Proactive Safety – Insights from Velociti and Maxim Craneworks
Join Thomas Wasson live from the Samsara Beyond event in San Diego as he dives deep into the future of fleet and facility management with industry leaders…
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Check Call EP172 Making the most of an agile supply chain
In this episode, we dive into what it takes to make an agile supply chain. Our guest, Vic Chynoweth, CEO of Tempo breaks down how companies can better prepare…
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Morning Minute | August 5, 2025
PrimeFlight Aviation has successfully acquired Stratair's cargo handling business, marking a strategic expansion for PrimeFlight and a divestment for Saltchuk…
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Bring It Home EP21 Freight brokerage after the pandemic w/ Jason Roberts
Jason Roberts, SVP of Digital Enablement at Mode Global, sits down in the studio with JP to talk about how freight brokerage's business models and technology…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP870 Cargo Crimes, Crane Giants & Autonomous Streams: A WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Birthday Special
Host Thomas Wasson celebrates his birthday by diving into the wild world of freight! In this jam-packed episode of What The Truck, we cover the skyrocketing…
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Morning Minute | August 4, 2025
Significant concerns surround the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, which could leave major intermodal customers like J.B. Hunt, Schneider, and…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP869 Cradle to Grave: Grit, Growth & the Realities of Freight Brokerage
On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Thomas Wasson teams up with special guest Malcolm Harris of Axle Logistics to dig into the wild world of freight…
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Morning Minute | August 1, 2025
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Morning Minute | July 28, 2025
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Running on Ice EP151 On the go with Polar King Mobile
In this episode, we dive into the world of mobile refrigeration units. Our guest, Dany Gaviria, National Sales Manager at Polar King Mobile, breaks down the…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP866 ATA's Push for Teen Truckers, Chipotle's Secret Sauce, and Edison Motors' Explosive Growth
On today's episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, we're diving into the biggest headlines in freight. We'll break down the "Shifting Gears" committee meeting where the…
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Morning Minute | July 25, 2025
NATO has issued a dire warning, stating that global ports face unprecedented cyber threats from state-linked actors, with attacks frequently traced back to…
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Truck Tech EP109 Bot Auto's Autonomous Truck Ride-Along: In-Cab View of an AI Navigating Houston Traffic
What's it really like to ride in a self-driving semi-truck? We go beyond the press releases for an exclusive, in-cab look at Bot Auto's autonomous truck…
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Morning Minute | July 24, 2025
Trucking and logistics company Forward Air is on the verge of a potential acquisition, with several private equity firms, including Clearlake Capital and…
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The Long Haul EP24 Box Trucks, Vans, and the STL Freight Boom Nobody’s Talking About
In this episode of The Long Haul, Adam sits down with Mike Ernst, President of Expedite All and a 25-year freight industry veteran, to talk about one of the…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP865 Marten's Big Move, Gas Tax Alternatives, and Expert Advice on Fleet Maintenance
On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Thomas Wasson is joined by Justin Martin (@supertrucker). We're talking about some of the biggest headlines in freight…
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Loaded and Rolling EP150
In today’s episode, Jerad Dennis, director of pricing and business intelligence at TA Services joins us to talk about TA’s recently released Transportation…
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Morning Minute | July 22, 2025
New reports indicate that BNSF has hired Goldman Sachs to advise on a potential rail merger, following ongoing merger talks between Union Pacific and Norfolk…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP864 Truckstop turns 30! What AI is doing for truckers, A new driver survey reveals surprising optimism, and a deep dive into the world of LTL with the Synchro LTL Claims Index
On episode 864 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Thomas Wasson is hosting. We catch up with Todd Waldron, vice president of carrier experience at Truckstop.com and look at…
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Morning Minute | July 21, 2025
A new proposed deal could reshape freight railroading, with Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern reportedly in merger talks to create the first true…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP863 FMCSA Under Pressure: New Nominee, same agency, old problems. Tariffs are souring Halloween. Custom Show Trucks and Teen Crash Laws. Ingrid Brown Talks Common Violations for June
On episode 863 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Thomas Wasson and Rob Carpenter dive deep into infrastructure, inspections, inspiration, and sour intensity. Former FMCSA…
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Fuller Speed Ahead EP91 Generational Grit Part 4: The Road to U.S. Express
In Part 4 of our Generational Grit Series, FreightWaves Founder and CEO Craig Fuller sits down with his father, Max Fuller, the visionary founder of U.S…
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Morning Minute | July 18, 2025
Union Pacific is reportedly in early-stage talks to acquire Norfolk Southern, its smaller Eastern rival. This potential tie-up would combine the largest…
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Bring It Home EP20 How to get into steel manufacturing w/ Zane Hengsperger
Zane Hengsperger of NOX Metals / Delta22 tells JP Hampstead about going from tech to steel manufacturing and the rich heritage of automotive manufacturing in…
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Morning Minute | July 17, 2025
An Illinois-based trucking company, Chicago Suburban Express, is scheduled to close its doors on Friday, July 18th. Founded in 1963, the company, also known as…
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The Long Haul EP23 The Truth About Factoring, Fuel Cards, and Cash Flow in Trucking
In this episode of The Long Haul, Adam chops it up with Robert McCutcheon, VP of Strategy and Growth at TAFS, to dig into the stuff that keeps small carriers…