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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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The Daily | June 23, 2025
Global tensions as oil prices react to geopolitical events, with Brent crude ticking up after the US strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, though prices later…
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Morning Minute | June 23, 2025
Heightened tensions in the Middle East have caused spot rates for large crude oil tankers from the Persian Gulf to China to surge over 50%. This surge comes…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP852 Jett McCandless: Launching Movement; advising The White House; and clapping back
On episode 852 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner talks with project44 founder and CEO Jett McCandless about their new decision intelligence platform, Movement…
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Running on Ice EP135 Reefer Reality Check: Unlocking Cold Chain Efficiency with Data-Driven Insight
In this episode, we dive into world of reefer unit efficiency. Our guest, Travis Ross, Sr. Sales Engineer breaks down the cost-savings that comes with on/off…
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The Daily | June 20, 2020
C.H. Robinson announces groundbreaking adoption of AI agents to classify LTL freight, a move set to revolutionize classification, enhance efficiency, and…
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Morning Minute | June 20, 2025
Today, the audio file delves into C.H. Robinson's groundbreaking AI agent, a proprietary technology poised to revolutionize less-than-truckload (LTL) freight…
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Bring It Home EP18 The Surface Transportation Board /w Patrick Fuchs
The Surface Transportation Board regulates railroad freight markets, maintaining a competitive landscape in the industry and ensuring that shippers have good…
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The Long Haul EP19 Behind the Broker Curtain – What Carriers Don’t Know About Being Behind The Broker’s Desk
In this episode of The Long Haul, Adam sits down with Coleman Ruffin—industry vet, team builder, and former CH Robinson broker—to expose what small carriers…
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Truck Tech EP105 The Electric Trailer Revolution! Range Energy's E-Axle Tech & Smart Reefer Power
Get ready for a game-changing episode of Truck Tech! Thomas Wasson sits down with Ali Javidan, Founder & CTO of Range Energy, to reveal groundbreaking…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP851 Fatal accident: Lawyers break down the case of Roth v. NFL and Gursimran Singh
On episode 851 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner talks to lawyers about a fatal truck accident case. Today, they’ll examine Roth v. NFL and Gursimran Singh…
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The Daily | June 18, 2025
An Ohio couple that owned multiple trucking companies pleaded guilty to wire fraud charges related to COVID-19 loan programs, fraudulently obtaining over…
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Morning Minute | June 18, 2025
An Ohio couple pleaded guilty to fraud charges involving COVID-era loan programs for their trucking companies. These funds, totaling over $900,000, were…
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Loaded and Rolling EP145 Memes, dreams and freight legends with Reed Loustalot
In today’s episode, Reed Loustalot, Chief Marketing Officer at Truck Parking Club, co-founder and board member of LOST FR8 joins us to tell his story, how to…
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Check Call EP167 Flatbed pricing comes to the masses
In this episode, we dive into the new world of Transfix’s flatbed pricing tool. Our guest, Jonathan Salama, founder of Transfix, breaks down the motivation…
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The Daily | June 17, 2025
A dramatic incident happened in the Persian Gulf, where a "dark fleet" tanker collided with another crude oil vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, igniting a fire…
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Morning Minute | June 17, 2025
In today's FreightWaves Morning Minute, we cover significant developments in the freight industry, including recent bankruptcy filings from two trucking…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP850 Recent busts expose shady CDL industry; GenLogs eye on the highway
On episode 850 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner discusses a recent series of busts revealing the shady underbelly of the CDL industry. Danielle Chaffin joins to…
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Running on Ice EP134 The Cold Chain Gets Smarter: How Embedded Sensor Tech is Tackling the Industry’s Blind Spots
In this episode, we dive into the world of embedded sensor technology. Our guest, Venu Gutlapalli, CEO and Co-Founder of Tag-N-Trac breaks down how embedded…
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The Long Haul EP18 Why Most Small Carriers Fail at Marketing – And What Kara Brown Says to Do Instead
This week on The Long Haul, Adam sits down with Kara Brown—supply chain marketing powerhouse, author of The Revenue Engine, and CEO of LeadCoverage—to expose…
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Truck Tech EP104 Inside Future Trucking: EV Charging Hubs & Volvo's Autonomous + Low NOx Engines! | ACT Expo 2025
Thomas Wasson brings you another special edition of Truck Tech from the ACT Expo! This episode offers a comprehensive look at the advancements in fleet…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP848 John Konrad: US-China trade deal; containerized drones; Greta gets deported
On episode 848 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by gCaptain’s John Konrad to talk about global turmoil in maritime. First, they’re looking at the US-China…
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Morning Minute | June 11, 2025
President Donald Trump announced a significant trade deal with China, which he states is nearly complete and pending final approval from himself and China's…
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Loaded and Rolling EP144 How QuikQ uses tech to take on fuel fraud at the pump
In today’s episode, Rich Taute, vice president of sales & strategy at QuikQ joins us to talk about their latest updates and how their technology platform is…
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Check Call EP166 The role of technology in security
In this episode, we dive into technology’s role in security. Our guest, Mike Grabovica, Co-Founder and CEO of Birdseye Security, breaks down how technology can…
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Morning Minute | June 10, 2025
On this FreightWaves morning minute, hear updates on a major labor dispute and a system outage impacting the logistics sector. A lengthy Teamsters strike…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP847 Autonomous vehicles enter the protest; UNFI cyberattack; tracking freight theft
On Episode 847 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about a cyberattack that currently has truckers stuck at United Natural Foods (UNFI), one of America’s…
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Morning Minute | June 9, 2025
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, trucking and transportation jobs have surged above last year's figures for the first time since April of 2023…
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Running on Ice EP132 Cold chain market updates
In this episode, we dive into the market updates for the cold chain as well as new innovations in the space. Our guest Thomas Wasson, trucking analyst at…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP846 Trump v Elon; Switch 2 review; CA trucking & tariff impacts; Truckstop shake-up
On Episode 846 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the news that broke that internet: the Trump versus Elon feud. Musk now says Trump’s tariffs will…
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Morning Minute | June 6, 2025
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Freightonomics EP220 The cost of inventory
Zach and Thomas Wasson discuss the latest Logistics Managers’ Index report and how the ongoing trade war is impacting supply chains. Follow the Freightonomics…
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Bring It Home EP17 Reindustrializing Buffalo w/ Tom Kurcharski
Buffalo is growing again! Tom Kucharski, President and CEO of Invest Buffalo Niagara, tells JP about the long road to reindustrializing the Buffalo - Niagara…
FreightCastsThe Long Haul EP17 Building More Than a Brand – Rahmel Wattley on Truck N’ Hustle and Industry Impact
This week on The Long Haul, Adam sits down with Rahmel Wattley—founder of Truck N’ Hustle, creator of FreightFest, and one of the most influential voices in…
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Morning Minute | June 5, 2025
Tune into this episode of the FreightWaves Morning Minute for crucial updates impacting the freight industry, including the recent doubling of tariffs on…
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Truck Tech EP103 Autonomous EV Terminal Tractors & Smart Fleet Management
Get ready for an in-depth look at the cutting edge of logistics with Thomas Wasson from ACT Expo! This episode of Truck Tech features a dual dive into the…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP845 AI workforce is here; Trojan trucks; Canadian trucking; ICE eyes freight
On Episode 845 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Pallet CEO and founder Sushanth Raman about the company’s recent $27 million series B funding round…
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Morning Minute | June 4, 2025
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has revealed plans to cut its workforce by approximately 7%, eliminating 89 full-time and part-time…
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Loaded and Rolling EP143 The art and science behind drop trailer and power only with ITS Logistics
In today’s episode, Tom Larson, senior vice president of sales at ITS Logistics joins us to talk about drop trailers, power only, freight fraud and catching up…
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Check Call EP165 How weather impacts the supply chain
In this episode, we dive into how weather can impact the supply chain. Our guest, Renny Vandewege, General Manager, Weather & Climate Intelligence at DTN…
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Morning Minute | June 3, 2025
A significant drug trafficking seizure at the Port of Long Beach, where authorities intercepted 55 tons of dicumyl peroxide, a chemical used in methamphetamine…
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Morning Minute | June 2, 2025
President Trump has announced a doubling of tariffs on imported steel from 25% to 50% to protect domestic jobs and strengthen the industry. This move follows a…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP844 Blitz week breakdown: top violations; authority approvals down 50%; tariffs?
On episode 844 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is catching up with SearchCarrier’s Garrett Allen. His new site allows you to easily look up any carrier and see how…
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Running on Ice EP132
In this episode, we dive into the world of optimization in the cold chain. Our guest, Lynn Gravley, CEO of NT Logistics breaks down areas to find efficiency…
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Morning Minute | May 30, 2025
A federal appeals court has temporarily paused a ruling by the Court of International Trade that blocked tariffs enacted by President Trump. This decision…
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The Daily | May 29, 2025
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The Long Haul EP16 Fixing CDL Training from the Inside – A Conversation with CDL Shorty
This week on The Long Haul, Adam sits down with Avante Jackson—better known as CDL Shorty on YouTube—to talk about what’s broken in CDL training and what needs…
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Morning Minute | May 29, 2025
There was a landmark decision by the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) striking down President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs. This ruling unanimously…
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Truck Tech EP102 Modular Charging & 10M+ EV Miles! | WattEV: Tesla Semi & 1.2MW Chargers
In this special episode of Truck Tech, Thomas Wasson hits the floor at ACT Expo to chat with Henrik Holland, Head of Prologis Mobility, about the cutting-edge…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP843 100 deadliest days of summer; do truckers know their pay?; carrier bankruptcy
On Episode 843 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by Justin Martin to break down the headlines regarding FMCSA’s proposed rule changes; a carrier…
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Morning Minute | May 28, 2025
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing 18 rule changes aimed at simplifying regulatory compliance for truck drivers and motor carriers…
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Loaded and Rolling EP142 Queuing up a market and AI update with Qued
In today’s episode, Prasad Gollapalli, CEO of Qued joins us to talk about the state of the freight market, how tech and AI is changing logistic strategy and…
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Check Call EP164 Getting into LTL Accessorials
In this episode, we dive into the world of LTL accessorials and how to mitigate the havoc they bring upon margin. Our guest, North Winship, President of…
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Morning Minute | May 27, 2025
Supply chain software provider E2open is being acquired by Australian tech company WiseTech Global for $2.1 billion. This transaction, the result of a…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP842 Secure Roads & Safe Trucking Act; escaping Yellowknife; theft victim speak
On Episode 842 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is looking at a scorching hot freight market in Savannah, Georgia. The port is seeing record container volumes, and…
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Running on Ice EP131 Fraud in the cold chain
In this episode, we dive into the world of fraud in the cold chain and supply chain. Our guest, Orlando Candelaria, Senior vice President of business…
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Morning Minute | May 23, 2025
Marcos Galperin is stepping down as CEO of Mercado Libre, the online marketplace often described as the Amazon of South America, after 26 years, transitioning…
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Freightonomics EP219 Hanging in the balance
Zach and John Paul Hampstead discuss erratic import demand and its impact on supply chains as well as the downgrade on US debt and a slowing housing market…
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Morning Minute | May 22, 2025
Federal authorities arrested 13 alleged members of two rival groups engaged in a violent power struggle in the San Fernando Valley for three years. These…
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The Long Haul EP15 The Fight Against Load Board Fraud – A Candid Talk with Brian Woodring
This week on The Long Haul, Adam sits down with Brian Woodring, owner-operator and outspoken advocate for protecting drivers from load board fraud. Brian…