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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?!? EP793 Overhaul CEO on $55M in funding to fight fraud; Adam Wingfield’s master class
On Episode 793 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Overhaul CEO Barry Conlon about their $55 million funding round and the fight against the rapidly…
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Bring It Home EP06 How robotics and automation can boost reshoring w/ Futura Automation
Brian McMorris, founder and president of Futura Automation, tells Craig and JP about how the industries that are moving back to the United States and how…
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Freightonomics EP212 Calmer seas
Zach and Tony discuss what the cease fire in Gaza and ILA labor resolution means for shippers and domestic transportation providers. Also, inflation keeps the…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP792 California ends fight against diesel trucks; logistics sends wildfire aid
On episode 792 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by FreightWaves’ John Kingston to talk about California’s surprising decision to withdraw its clean truck…
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Loaded and Rolling EP125 What it Takes to Create and Leverage Successful Cross-Border Operations with Jose Minarro
In today’s episode we’re joined by Jose Minarro, managing director of cross-border operations at Sunset Transportation, to talk about developing partnerships…
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Check Call EP145 Breaking down the proposed FMCSA Broker Transparency rule
In this episode, we break down the new FMCSA broker transparency rule. Our guest, Robert Fortmeyer, General Counsel Circle Logistics, breaks down the ins and…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP790 Port strike resolved … now what?; how tariffs work; snowmageddon
On Episode 790 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner and Dredging Contractors of America’s William Doyle spill the tea on the real talk behind the ILA-USMX contract…
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The Stockout EP142 GLP-1 drugs hit grocery sales
On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss numerous trends for retailers and CPG companies in 2025. Learn more about…
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Taking The Hire Road EP185 Challenges and Life Changes of a Professional CDL Driver with Shaun Lezer
Shaun Lezer, Professional CDL driver of over a decade, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach and PROJECT 61, to discuss the challenges drivers face while…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP789 7 days until potential ILA port strike; acquiring Greenland; Gulf of America
On Episode 789 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to FreightWaves’ Stuart Chirls about a potential International Longshoremen’s Association strike that…
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Check Call EP144 The year end market recap
In this episode, we dive into the year long recap and review come For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Learn more about…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP788 Story behind Firecrown’s purchase of EnterTRAINment Junction sets; Blair blasts freight
On episode 788 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Firecrown / FreightWaves’ CEO and founder Craig Fuller to talk about his latest acquisition: the…
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The Stockout EP141 As e-commerce grows, so does return fraud
On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss fraudulent returns, zone-skipping, and the freight markets. Learn more about…
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Bring It Home EP06 Hydrogen fuel cell and electric semi trucks w/ Nikola Motor Company
Ryan Clayton, Global Head of Sales at Nikola Motor Company, sat down with Craig and JP onstage at the Future of Freight Festival (F3) in Chattanooga. They…
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Check Call EP143 The holiday special with 2025 predictions
In this episode, it’s the year in review with FreightWaves’ Grace Sharkey and Thomas Wasson. We break down missed predictions for 2024 and make some for 2025…
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Running on Ice EP111 Showing the Value of Proactive Cold Chain Analytics
In this episode, we dive back into analytics with our guest Travis Ross, Senior sales engineer at EROAD. Working through exceptions and more efficiently…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP787 A Very WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Christmas
On episode 787 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Covenant’s Matt McLelland who helps co-host out most festive show of the year: A Very WHAT THE TRUCK?!?…
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Taking The Hire Road EP184 Alvys Paves the Way to Improved Efficiency and Utilization
Nick Darman, Founder & CEO of Alvys, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach and PROJECT 61, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey into trucking, from…
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Bring It Home EP04 A toymaker talks China, US manufacturing w/ Molson Hart
Molson Hart, founder and president of Viahart educational toy company, talks about his experiences in Chinese factories and cities and why he decided to invest…
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Truck Tech EP85 Truck Tech changing of the guard
Guest: Thomas Wasson, FreightWaves community host Topic: As Alan Adler hosts his final Truck Tech podcast, he and incoming host Thomas Wasson look ahead at…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP786 Port strike potential and trade under Trump with Flexport’s Ryan Petersen
On episode 786 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Flexport founder and CEO Ryan Petersen. They’re recapping the year that was and looking ahead at trade…
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Loaded and Rolling EP124 Optimizing fleet operations through technology with Sam Burkhan
In today’s episode we’re joined by Sam Burkhan, president and CEO of ITF Group to talk about key industry challenges including managing fleet optimization and…
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Check Call EP142 The logistics behind Wreaths Across America
In this episode, we dive into the logistics behind Wreaths Across America and what it takes to make this day a success. Our guests, Jane Good and Corey Bruce…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP785 Kal Freight’s fraud allegations; Make-A-Wish convoys; Vooma’s $13M Series A
On Episode 785 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the latest scandal to hit freight. Daimler Truck Financial Services USA LLC, the company’s largest…
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The Stockout EP140 Software can help SMBs level the playing field
On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey interview Ara Ohanian, CEO of Netstock, a company that produces supply and demand…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP784 Freight Essentials files RICO lawsuit against shipping giants
On Episode 784 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about a RICO lawsuit filed by Freight Essentials against WWEX Group. It alleges the companies that make…
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Running on Ice EP110 The Dry Ice Replacement
In this episode, we dive into the world of dry ice replacement. Our guests Dr. Cliff Glade and Dr Robert di Loreto from Thermal Custom Packaging break down…
FreightCastsTaking The Hire Road EP183 ‘A Journey To Explore’: How J.B. Hunt Integrates Drivers’ Experience And Safety Tech With Keen Eyes On The Future
This week guest host Leah Shaver, President & CEO of The National Transportation Institute, chats with Josh Hankins, senior vice president of safety, security…
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Truck Tech EP84 Kodiak takes autonomy off the highway to make the case for driverless trucking
Guest: Don Burnette, CEO and founder, Kodiak Robotics Topic: Making a profitable business of autonomous trucking requires looking beyond the highway for use…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP783 48% of brokers say cargo theft the big industry issue in 2024
On Episode 783 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Domestic Supply Chain Summit. We’re getting into cargo theft being the…
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Loaded and Rolling EP123 Fraud Watch, Freight Fraud and everything in between with Grace Sharkey
In today’s episode we’re joined by Grace Sharkey, staff writer, podcaster, communities leader and SiriusXM host, to dive into her recently launched Fraud…
FreightCastsCheck Call EP141 Becoming more than just the “marketing girl”
In this episode, we dive into the meat behind marketing. Our guest, Kara Smith Brown, founder and CEO of LeadCoverage breaks down the math behind marketing and…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP782 FreightTech supershow with RXO, Happyrobot, GenLogs
On episode 782 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by three CEOs from a trio of the fastest growing and most innovative companies in this space. RXO CEO Drew…
FreightCastsThe Stockout EP139 Upstream Visibility Key for Omnichannel Fulfillment
On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey interview Alex Berry, Flexport’s VP of Omnichannel Follow The Stockout Podcast Other…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP781 Most important nuclear verdict in trucking history; trucker for FMCSA head
On episode 781 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Armchair Attorney Matthew Leffler to get a legal take on the controversial Werner accident ruling that…
FreightCastsRunning on Ice EP109 Maintaining Cross Border Relationships In Cold Chain
In this episode, we dive into how to improve and maintaining relationships and managing cross border logistics. Our guest Mike Teresinski, VP managed…
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Bring It Home EP03 The Return of Supersonic Air Travel
Boom Supersonic is building the first supersonic commercial jetliner since the Concorde, and they’re doing it at their new factory in North Carolina. CEO Blake…
FreightCastsTaking The Hire Road EP182 The Mindset And Focus Of The 2024 Influential Woman In Trucking: Tracy Rushing
Tracy Rushing, Executive Director of Safety and Recruiting with R.E. Garrison, and recipient of the Influential Woman in Trucking Award, joins Jeremy Reymer…
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Freightonomics EP210 Let’s circle back on that
Zach and Tony bring on Dr. Zac Rogers to discuss what the latest LMI readings suggest for transportation and logistics in 2025. Follow the Freightonomics…
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Truck Tech EP83 Volvo VNL stakes out several industry-beating claims
Guest: Kyle Zimmerman, Volvo Trucks North America public relations manager Topic: In the final Truck Tech exploration of the all-new Volvo VNL flagship, Kyle…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP790 179,000 truckers’ CDLs revoked; broker transparency; truckload markets
On Episode 790 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about 179,000 truck drivers whose CDLs were revoked. In late November, those drivers were automatically…
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Loaded and Rolling EP122 Do you know what an Insurance Rating Agency is and Why it Matters in our Industry?
In today’s episode we’re joined by Transportation Insurance Experts (TIE) and Demotech as we dive into what an insurance rating agency is and why it’s…
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Check Call EP140 The woes of reverse logistics
In this episode, we break down some of the most common issue that come with reverse logistics and ecommerce returns. Our guest, Dan Spitale, Vice president of…
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The Stockout EP138 Cyber Friday? E-commerce drives holiday sales growth
On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss freight fraud, the holiday retail season, potential changes to the FDA and…
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Truck Tech EP82 Behind the scenes as Bollinger Motors begins Class 4 electric truck production
Guest: Bryan Chambers, Bollinger Motors president and chief operating officer Topic: Once upon a time, Bollinger Motors planned to make Class 3 electric pickup…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP788 Supply Chain Bingo; Trump’s tariff threat; hacking autonomous trucks
On episode 788 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner welcomes the amazing father and son team of Max and Zach Schuchart on the show to talk about their ultimate road…
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Fireside Chat: Customer Value is a Product of Internal Commitments
Julie Van de Kamp sits down with Tim Guin from Hirschbach a the 2024 Future of Freight Festival. The two discuss how company culture and internal values can…
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Fireside Chat: Flexport Trucking Continues to Look Forward
Bill Driegert from Flexport Trucking joins FreightWaves Craig Fuller on the main stage at F3 2024 to talk about coming expectations for the freight markets in…
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Fireside Chat: "I'm Going to Die in My Office At My Desk" - Cindy Lee
Running a family centric, successful brokerage is no easy task, but if you asked Cindy Lee, CEO of Lync Logistics in Chattanooga, TN, she would say its been…
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Loaded and Rolling EP121 F3 Day 1
Thomas Wasson welcomes Lisa Haubenstock, VP of Product at Truckstop, and Jay Gustafson, EVP of Brokerage Operations at Echo Global Logistics, to the show at…
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Check Call EP139 The rise of MC number manipulation
In this episode, we dive back into the world of cargo theft with a special emphasis on MC number manipulation. Our guest, Scott Cornell, Travelers’…
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Fireside Chat: Unpacking Freight's Investment Cycles
Just like freight cycles ebb and flow investment activity has a similar cyclic nature. John Larkin, Strategic Advisor at Clarendon Capital, talks with Craig…
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Keynote: David Parker on the Legacy of Covenant Transport
Trucking runs in the blood of Covenant Transport's CEO David Parker and the lifelong legacy has lead him to run an efficient carrier and brokerage right here…
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Fireside Chat: Nikola Corporation
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Fireside Chat: Driving Marketing Results with Tech and Data
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FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP787 Uncovering the mysteries of the Springfield Underground warehouse caves
On episode 787 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is uncovering the mysteries of the Springfield Underground warehouse caves with Buske Logistics’ Steve Schlecht. The…
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Keynote: Courageous Collaboration Starts with a Handshake
As CEO of J.B. Hunt Transport Shelley Simpson leads one of America's largest legacy carriers. The journey from small trucking company to industry leader has…
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The Stockout EP137 SONAR enhanced with new data and insights
On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss SONAR enhancements, Target’s earnings, and FreightWaves’ Freight Tech awards…
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Convoy co-founder reflects on digital brokerage’s rise and fall
Dan Lewis, co-founder and former CEO of Convoy Inc., discussed the rise and fall of the digital freight brokerage he helped create and the lessons he learned…
FreightCastsKeynote: Winning the Business Wars with David Brown
In the world of rivalries some names ring legendary.... FedEx vs UPS, FreightWaves vs DAT, Pizza Hut vs Dominos.... and exploring the complex relationships…