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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
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP810 American Truckers United exposes labor dumping in trucking; will Trump fix it?
On Episode 810 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to American Truckers United’s Shannon Everett about the labor dumping problem in trucking. Did the…
FreightCastsCheck Call EP152 Managing shippers expectations and inefficiencies
In this episode, we dive into the tricky world of managing shippers expectations while still helping them craft an efficient supply chain. Our guest, Phil…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP809 Cargo thefts surge 49%; driver training under Trump; up close with NASA crawler
On Episode 809 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the massive surge in cargo theft that is plaguing the freight industry. Overhaul’s Danny Ramon…
FreightCastsThe Stockout EP148 Why did Walmart buy a shopping mall?
On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss the FreightWaves 3PL Summit, the weakening air cargo market, and Walmart’s…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP808 Trump’s tariffs are coming March 4th…or are they?
On episode 808 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about Trump’s tariffs on Mexico and Canada that are set to begin on March 4. Will they happen and will…
FreightCastsRunning on Ice EP120 Frozen But Fierce: How Mid-Tier Warehouses Compete With Industry Giants
In this episode, We dive into the benefits a mid-sized frozen warehouse can offer. Our guest, Patrick Porter, Vice President of Operations at ODW Logistics…
FreightCastsBring It Home EP11 New American Industrial Alliance w/ Aaron Slodov
Aaron Slodov, CEO of Atomic Industries and co-founder of the New American Industrial Alliance talks to JP Hampstead about rebuilding and modernizing America's…
FreightCastsThe Long Haul EP03 Hellbent on Efficiency: Scaling from 1 to 10+ Trucks with Jamie Hagen of Hellbent Express
Growing a trucking business from a single truck to a thriving fleet requires more than just hard work—it demands relentless efficiency. In this episode of The…
FreightCastsTruck Tech EP90 AI on the Road & Phone: Autonomous Trucking with Torc Robotics and Voice Agents with Cloneops.ai
Join Thomas Wasson in a special edition of Truck Tech, live from the top of a truck! 🚛 He’s talking with Andrew Culhane from Torc Robotics and Lawrence Bader…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP807 3PL Summit: Truckstop’s state of the spot market
On episode 807 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit. He’s talking to Truckstop’s Sean Dehan about the state of the…
FreightCastsLoaded and Rolling EP131 Freight market update with Josh Allen and ITS Logistics
In today’s episode, Josh Allen, Chief Commercial Officer at ITS Logistics joins us to talk about their recently released freight market forecast which includes…
FreightCastsBring It Home EP10 UPDATE on Boom's historic supersonic flight w/ Blake Scholl
Boom Supersonic CEO Blake Scholl tells JP Hampstead the story of the XB-1's historic supersonic flight. Blake explains how the XB-1 broke the sound barrier…
FreightCastsCheck Call EP151 From transactional freight carriers to a lasting relationship
In this episode, we dive into the nitty gritty of building strong carrier relationships. Our guests, Corey Bruce, Director, JT Freight and Marty Smith, EVP of…
FreightCastsThe Stockout EP147 Uncertainty, seasonality drive softening freight volume
On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss food supply chains, Amazon, Manifest, and upcoming FreightWaves events…
FreightCastsRunning on Ice EP119 Traversing Tariffs And Rising Costs In The Cold Chain
In this episode, we dive into the impacts of rising costs in the cold chain. Our guest, Alan Reuber Vice President Modal Operations at Redwood Logistics breaks…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP806 Mid America Trucking show preview; what the truck is up with plane crashes?
On episode 806 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is catching up with Mid-America Trucking Show event organizer Toby Young! We’ll find out what’s going to go down…
FreightCastsFreightonomics EP216 Balancing branches
Zach and Tony bring on Dr. Zac Rogers to discuss the latest LMI readings and dive deeper into inventory management practices among the shipping community…
FreightCastsThe Long Haul EP02 From 180+ Trucks to Higher Profits: The Smart Pivot of Marcus Jones w/ 314 Logistics
In this episode of The Long Haul, I sit down with Marcus Jones, the owner of 314 Logistics, to unpack the highs and lows of running a high-volume trucking…
FreightCastsTruck Tech EP89 Aurora gears up for its April commercial launch
In today’s episode David Maday, chief commercial officer at Aurora joins us to talk about their upcoming April Commercial Launch, go-to-market strategy…
FreightCastsLoaded and Rolling EP130 Live w/ Andrew Smith
Thomas sits down with Andrew Smith from Circle Logistics Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
FreightCastsCheck Call EP150 Making returns happy
In this episode, we dive into the world of return logistics for ecommerce and a way to make it happy and enjoyable for both consumers and shippers. Our guest…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP805 Daytona 500 brought to you by a truck; terror in I-80 tunnel; AI trucking teams
On Episode 805 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about meeting Daytona 500 winner William Byron and what he learned from his trucking team about what it…
FreightCastsThe Stockout EP146 Will ocean rates collapse?
On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel discusses tariffs, the consumer and several freight sectors. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP804 Trucking love stories; Trump’s reciprocal tariffs; Response’s $4M seed round
On Episode 804 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is celebrating Valentine’s Day in the supply chain by sharing your best trucking love stories. Trump writes a love…
FreightCastsRunning on Ice EP118 Mitigating insurance risk with Parsyl
In this episode, we dive into the world of insurance. Our guest, Michael Niederhauser, Parsyl's VP of Strategic Partnerships, breaks down the role that…
FreightCastsFreightonomics EP215 All out of love
Zach and Tony discuss what we have learned over the past two weeks of tariff implementations and pauses, while also discussing why freight market optimism has…
FreightCastsBring It Home EP08 The Reshoring Institute w/ Rosemary Coates
Rosemary Coates, executive director of the Reshoring Institute, explains the economic and supply chain factors influencing a company's decision to bring its…
FreightCastsTruck Tech EP88 How Harbinger is disrupting electric medium-duty vehicles
In today’s episode Harbinger Co-founder and CEO John Harris joins us to talk about their recent $100 million Series B round and how they’re disrupting the…
FreightCastsThe Long Haul EP01 Legacy, Lessons, and the Playbook: A Conversation with Craig Fuller
In this episode of The Long Haul, I sit down with Craig Fuller, a name synonymous with innovation in the trucking and freight industry. We dive into his…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP803 Can Big Balls and Capt. John Konrad save America?
On Episode 803 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to gCaptain CEO John Konrad about the local and global impacts of Trump’s recent executive orders and…
FreightCastsLoaded and Rolling EP129 Motive’s Q1 2025 Economic Outlook Report with Hamish Woodrow
In today’s episode Hamish Woodrow, Director of Data Analytics at Motive joins us to dive into Motive’s recent economic outlook report which gathers…
FreightCastsCheck Call EP149 Last mile logistics with Vizzard
In this episode, we break down the new AI assistant from NuVizz, Vizzard. Our guest, Guru Rao, CEO at NuVizz shares what the assistant does and how it’s…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP802 Spot rates slip 10%; licensed customs broker talks tariffs; stolen chassis ring
On episode 802 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is trying to make sense of a series of whiplash tariff and de minimis rulings. Licensed customs broker, Ernesto…
FreightCastsThe Stockout EP145 De minimis exemption remains in place for now
On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel discusses de minimis trade exemption, the impact of cocoa prices and the freight markets. Follow The…
FreightCastsRunning on Ice EP117 The Rise of Zero Emission TRUs
In this episode, we dive into the alternatives to diesel-powered reefer units. Our guest, Alan Gassler, Zero Emission Analyst at PLM Fleet breaks down the…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP801 Super Bowl was brought to you by a truck; best fleets to drive for in ‘25
On episode 801 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about how the Super Bowl was brought to you by a truck. From stadium infrastructure to food, beverages…
FreightCastsTruck Tech EP87 Big milestones and big plans for 2025 with Kodiak Robotics
In today’s episode Founder and CEO of self-driving truck company Kodiak Robotics joins us to talk about what to expect in autonomous trucking in 2025 and its…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP800 Trump and trade: Method to the madness?; moving the world’s largest trainset
On Episode 800 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Fortis Analysis’ Ross Kennedy about Trump’s early trade moves. From delayed tariffs to the death of…
FreightCastsLoaded and Rolling EP128 How tech is changing driver recruitment strategies with Steve Gold
In today’s episode Steve Gold, President of Truckers Network Association, Joins us to talk about driver recruitment strategies and how tech-driven innovations…
FreightCastsFreightWaves NOW: Tariff Special
FreightWaves' Kaylee Nix, John Kingston, John Gallagher and Noi Mahoney break down the latest news on President Donald Trump's tariff proposals and share what…
FreightCastsCheck Call EP148 Cybersecurity trends for freight in 2025
In this episode, we dive into the world of cybersecurity. Our guest, Joe Ohr, Chief Operating Officer from NMFTA breaks down trends in the space, new…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP799 Mexico tariffs see their shadow: delayed; are load boards listening to truckers?
On episode 799 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by GenLog’s CEO Ryan Joyce to talk about their $14.6M Series A. We’ll find out how this will help them in…
FreightCastsThe Stockout EP144 The Art of the Tariff
On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss tariffs, UPS/Amazon, earnings highlights and a new Lego competitor. Follow…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP798 Trump: Tariffs start Saturday; scaling truck parking; AI agents answer the call
On episode 798 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by the special guest co-host Reed Loustalot from Truck Parking Club. They’re covering headlines about…
FreightCastsRunning on Ice EP116 Perishable E-Commerce Fulfillment On The Rise With Grip
In this episode, we break down the rise of perishable e-commerce shipping. Our guest, Juan Meisel, CEO and founder At Grip, joins us to explain the rise of…
FreightCastsBring It Home EP07 Minerals, a crucial input for industrial production w/ Imerys
Geoff Bailey, Logistics Project Manager at minerals giant Imerys, describes the company's operations and the wide variety of end customers using silicates and…
FreightCastsFreightonomics EP214 Uncertainty is certain in 2025
Zach and Tony discuss the looming tariffs and their potential and current impact on supply chains as well as a few takeaways from earnings season. Follow the…
FreightCastsTruck Tech EP86 Torc Robotics talks about its 2025 strategy and the path to commercialization
In today’s episode Peter Vaughan Schmidt, CEO of Torc Robotics joins us to talk about Torc’s plans for 2025 which include the opening of a new Dallas-Fort…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP797 Willy Wonka of the Midwest talks chocolate and the Valentine’s Day supply chain
On Episode 797 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to all about chocolate and the Valentine’s Day supply chain with Bissinger’s Chief Chocolate Officer Dan…
FreightCastsLoaded and Rolling EP127 New Year, New administration, and what that means for autonomous vehicle and transportation regulations with Earl Adams
In today’s episode Earl Adams, vice president of Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs at Plus joins us to give us an update on autonomous vehicle and…
FreightCastsCheck Call EP147 How to keep going when the market is stagnant
In this episode, we dive into keeping a sales team motivated on the heels of a freight recession and a winter slump. Our guest, Sam Agyemang VP of Business…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP796 Nikola FCEV: 1-year performance review; Trump vs Colombia; Motion Museum
On episode 796 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Coyote Container’s William Hall about his experience owning a Nikola Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle for…
FreightCastsThe Stockout EP143 Will deportations lead to a labor crunch?
On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss executive orders, inventory, labor and a gross new cereal. Follow The…
FreightCastsRunning on Ice EP115 From Diesel to Low-Voltage TRUs
In this episode, we dive into the world of solar powered TRUs. Our guest, Robert Koelsch, CEO & Co-Founder at AEM Greenm breaks down the transition away from…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP795 OOIDA to Trump: Ditch the speed limiter mandate
On episode 795 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh to talk about why his organization is urging President Trump to ditch the speed…
FreightCastsFreightonomics EP213 Containing the containers
Zach and Tony bring on Dr. Zac Rogers to discuss the latest Logistics Manager’s Index data and ask why upstream demand appears to be booming. Follow the…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP794 Southern storm freezes freight; Trump freezes FMCSA regulations; theft trends
On Episode 794 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the historic Southern storms that have frozen freight across the Gulf of America. President Trump…
FreightCastsLoaded and Rolling EP126 The state of Warehousing and how it impacts trucking with Jamie Cord
In today’s episode we’re joined by Jamie Cord, CEO of JT Logistics joins us to discuss the impact of warehousing trends on trucking and the state of…
FreightCastsCheck Call EP146 The unpopular trends and hiccups for the new year
In this episode, we dive into some of the major disruptions to the supply chain for 2025. Our guest, Josh Allen, CCO at ITS Logistics, breaks down obstacles to…
FreightCastsRunning on Ice EP114 Artyc Chill
In this episode, we dive into the Medstow product line at Artyc. Our guest Hannah Sieber CEO at Artyc breaks down the Medstow line, research findings and dry…