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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?!? EP634 Please Advise Summit II; how to wrap a semi; CSA score audits
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is hosting Please Advise Summit II with a collection of some of the greatest minds in freight. They’re breaking…
FreightCastsPeople Speaking Rail EP29 Should Wabtec be forced to sell GE Transportation?
Mike Baudendistel and Joanna Marsh discuss Progress Rail’s complaints about Wabtec, the status of Cincinnati selling a rail line, intermodal contract rates…
FreightCastsFreightonomics EP162 Why sustainability still matters
Sustainability practices tend to take the back burner during an economic downturn. Zach Strickland and Thomas Wasson talk to Paccurate co-founder and CEO James…
FreightCastsTaking The Hire Road EP125 Driver Appreciation WEAK: How to Authentically Applaud Drivers
Jeremy Reymer, Founder of DriverReach, is joined today by an industry friend and leader in recruiting who was an early adopter of internet and social…
FreightCastsEmpowering Electric Futures: Navigating Challenges in Scaling Commercial EV Charging Infrastructure
Henrik Holland, the Global Head of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging at Prologis, provides insights into strategic placement, sustainability integration, user…
FreightCastsBarriers to Electrification Can Be Overcome With Proper Planning
Kaylee Nix, Reporter at FreightWaves, talks to Dan Raudebaugh, Executive Director at Center for Transportation and the Enviornment about how the Center for…
FreightCasts#WithSONAR EP99 Truckload Carriers Exit The Market In Droves
On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey will dive into the 5-year high of carriers exiting the freight markets. Additionally, we will…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP633 Biden hits the picket line, AI in supply chain and Rail Safety Week recap
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack about Biden’s visit to the UAW picket line. We’ll find out the latest…
FreightCastsThe Challenge to Meet Emissions Targets - Net-Zero Carbon Summit 2023
Matt McLelland, VP of Sustainability and Innovation at Covenant Logistics, talks to FreightWaves' Anthony Smith about the challenge to meet emissions targets…
FreightCastsReal-World Value Chain Collaboration - Net-Zero Carbon Summit 2023
Rik Arends, Director of the Sustainable Freight Buyers Alliance at Smart Freight Centre, explains the importance of collaborative efforts across customers and…
FreightCastsRethink Reshoring EP12 A Manufacturing Supercycle is Coming
Where did the term "manufacturing supercycle": come from? Why has there been underinvestment in manufacturing in America for 30 years? The three big spending…
FreightCastsLoaded and Rolling EP71 All About research update with Joe Antoshak
In today’s episode Joe Antoshak, senior editorial researcher at FreightWaves joins us to talk about recent research updates and dive into his experiences…
FreightCastsCheck Call EP92 September market update
In this episode, we delve into the dynamic world of freight and transportation. David Spencer, Vice President of Market Intelligence, at Arrive Logistics…
FreightCastsGreat Quarter, Gals EP159 Making the most out of packaging
Grace Sharkey & Kaylee Nix host Delanie Thurlow from Grounded Packaging to talk sustainability, using resources efficiently, and getting the most out of your…
FreightCastsReducing Carbon Emissions in the Air Cargo Sector - Net-Zero Carbon Summit 2023
The aviation industry is under growing pressure to reduce cargo emissions. Much focus is on developing capacity to produce sustainable aviation fuel, but real…
FreightCastsCreating Equity in Electrification - Net-Zero Carbon Summit 2023
In this fireside chat, Zeina El-Azzi, founder and CEO of Gage Zero joins us to talk about challenges and opportunities when creating equitable electrification…
FreightCastsThe Stockout EP90 Cannabis hardware maker Bold Carts uses airfreight, CNY planning to avoid supply chain disruptions
FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss General Mills’ results last week, food ingredient prices, anticipated Halloween spending and…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP632 UAW escalates; California paves path for autonomous trucks; cargo theft spikes
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the UAW taking action at 38 more GM and Stellantis plants. With President Biden on the way to…
FreightCastsCustomer Decarbonization and Development - Net-Zero Carbon Summit 2023
John McCaw, Vice President of Sustainability Solutions, joins the summit to discuss the evolution of shippers' thoughts and actions in transportation…
FreightCastsSustainable Horizons: Building the Future of Industry - Net-Zero Carbon 2023
From designing energy-efficient industrial buildings to integrating game-changing innovations, Sam Stockdale, Senior Vice President and Head of Sustainability…
FreightCastsThreading the Needle of Electrification and Scheduled Charging - Net-Zero Carbon Summit 2023
Swedish startup Einride is reducing the carbon footprint of its commercial trucking customers by making sure that electric trucks not only have a place to…
FreightCastsThe Latest Decarbonization Forecast for Various Alternatively Fueled Commercial Vehicles - Net-Zero Carbon Summit 2023
In this conversation, Vice President of ACT Research Ann Rundle and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell sit down to explore the findings of the new ACT Research…
FreightCastsDrilling Deep EP175 Keeping Up With The Compliance Maze
Nic Sallis of FleetDrive 360 talks compliance and host John Kingston talks soaring diesel prices on this week’s edition. Follow the Drilling Deep Podcast Other…
FreightCastsNet-Zero Carbon EP90 Optimizing logistics to save the glaciers
Tom Moore is a serial logistics entrepreneur, a native New Zealander, and founder of three companies focused on efficient and sustainable supply chain…
FreightCastsRunning on Ice EP60 Crafting Oktoberfest
In this episode, we tap into the expertise of our guests, Brandon Arnold and Adrian Gram, Co-Founders of Brew Movers. We explore the behind-the-scenes magic…
FreightCastsTaking The Hire Road EP124 Thriving Driver Recruiting Programs Start With Thriving Communication
On today’s episode, guest host Leah Shaver, President & CEO of the National Transportation Institute, chats with Kameel Gaines, founder, president, and CEO of…
FreightCastsPeople Speaking Rail EP28 Intermodal remains growth area says TRAC Intermodal CEO
Mike Baudendistel and Joanna Marsh discuss TRAC Intermodal’s market outlook, exporters’ frustration with rates and service, rail safety issues, and an absurd…
FreightCastsTracks Through Time EP13 Lessons from the Inferno: The Texas City Disaster
In 1947, tragedy struck the port in Texas City, Texas, when a French ship carrying highly flammable fertilizer caught fire and caused devastation to the port…
FreightCastsWhat The Truck?!? EP631 Charging, building and emissions solutions
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you from FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon Summit. On the show we’re getting into net-zero emissions…
FreightCastsTech in Action: Creating a Carbon-Free Transportation Roadmap - Net-Zero Carbon Summit 2023
Zero-emission vehicles are here, but the solutions to support them at scale are not. Learn how Voltera is making clean transportation at scale a reality…
FreightCastsKeynote: Leading in Greening: How to Deliver Sustainable Logistics - Net-Zero Carbon Summit 2023
Kim Masone, Global Head of Logistics & Fulfillment, and Nico De Golia, Global Lead of Cloud Logistics Sustainability, share insights into building sustainable…
FreightCasts#WithSONAR EP98 Trucking Markets Are Falling Again
On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey will dive into the post Labor Day Impact to the trucking markets as they continue to fall and…
FreightCastsWhat The Truck?!? EP630 Entry-level driver training issues aired; freight market drops and fuel rises
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Andrew Poliakoff, executive director at the Commercial Vehicle Training Association. CVTA is the…
FreightCastsRethink Reshoring EP11 Interview with Joel Sutherland, Professor of Logistics and Supply Chain at the University of San Diego
Tell us about the Supply Chain program at USD. We have seen a significant rise in supply chain curricula at universities all around the world over the past few…
FreightCastsLoaded and Rolling EP70 Trucking and social media with Justin Martin
In today’s episode Justin Martin, 15 year veteran driver and social media content creator at FreightWaves joins us to talk about the evolution of trucking…
FreightCastsCheck Call EP91 Tech-Driven Efficiency Unleashed
In this episode, we dive headfirst into the world of technology and its profound impact on supply chain management. Our guest, Kevin Nadeau, joins us as we…
FreightCastsThe Stockout EP89 GXO Direct leverages its tech and scale to deliver flexible warehousing solutions
FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss reactions to Smucker buying Hostess, plant-based meat company shutdowns, the Clorox cyberattack, and…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP629 Missing F-35, life at sea, life on the road and life of a founder
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined in the studio by special guest co-host F2F Transport’s Chris Gonzalez. With only 90 days until Wreaths…
FreightCastsDrilling Deep EP174 What to do about the Highway Trust Fund?
Jim Aliosi of MIT talks about a recent paper he published looking at solutions for the U.S. Highway Trust Fund, which already was underfunded and now faces a…
FreightCastsRunning on Ice EP59 Predictive Maintenance's Role in Cutting Transportation Costs
In this episode, we dive into the world of predictive maintenance technology and its game-changing impact on transportation and logistics. Jim Rice, President…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP628 NASA’s moon mission logistics and UAW strike could cost billions
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to NASA about the logistics of its Artemis mission to the moon. We’re speaking with NASA’s Doug…
FreightCastsTaking The Hire Road EP123 Advocacy At The Local Level: Insights From IMTA’s Gary Langston
Jeremy Reymer, Founder of DriverReach, is joined today by a good friend, Gary Langston, President of the Indiana Motor Truck Association. Remember you can…
FreightCastsFreightonomics EP161 Sticking Point
Inflation starts to make a comeback, fueled by gas prices while there are some mixed signals from the market. Anthony and Tony dive into the Macro world…
FreightCastsPut That Coffee Down EP224 What exactly can you do with AI in freight sales?
Kevin welcomes the founder and CEO of Tai Software, Walter (Mitch) Mitchell on the show to discuss the role AI will play in freight sales. The key takeaway is…
FreightCastsTruck Tech EP32 Taking electric trucking for granted
Guest: Salim Youssefzadeh, CEO, WattEV Topic: WattEV is all about using other people’s money -- specifically generous grants for electric trucks and…
FreightCasts#WithSONAR EP97 Ocean Peak Season Is Weak
On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey will discuss the muted peak season we saw on ocean imports to the United States and the falling…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP627 Insiders say UAW strike is imminent; best and worst of NTDAW
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to car-hauling expert Dave Ables about a United Auto Workers strike. With a Thursday deadline looming…
FreightCastsPut That Coffee Down EP223 When your niche goes mainstream with Kyle Gholston
Kevin welcomes the first person he worked for in logistics on this episode. It was 10 years ago and much has changed in the brokerage world. Over the past 10…
FreightCastsRethink Reshoring EP10 Interview with Johnny Araiza, VP of Cross-Border Operations at Dunavant Logistics
I know Dunavant is providing logistics and trucking services to cross-border customers, especially in Laredo and El Paso, and you are located in Laredo. Tell…
FreightCastsLoaded and Rolling EP69 David vs Goliath, how small fleets can compete against nationwide carriers
In today’s episode Guillermo Garcia, co-founder and CEO of Smarthop joins us to talk about the ways TMS systems and tech platforms can help smaller fleets…
FreightCastsGreat Quarter, Gals EP158 What do you REALLY want??
Kaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey talk to professional driver Ingrid Brown about driver appreciation, what actually matters when showing gratitude, and how to thank…
FreightCastsCheck Call EP90 Navigating Freight Broker Performance in a Dynamic Market
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of freight brokerage, where performance data acts as a compass in turbulent market waters. Our guest, John…
FreightCastsFreightWaves Presents EP07 How brokers can use sales and marketing to get to 2024 and win
Prognosticators say that any real recovery in the freight industry won’t happen until first or second quarter of 2024. That said, how do brokers survive in a…
FreightCastsThe Stockout EP88 Twinkie-Flavored Uncrustables? Smucker announces $5.6bn Hostess acquisition
FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss Kroger’s divestiture, the Smucker/Hostess deal, and interview Flowspace co-founder and CEO Ben…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP626 Walmart’s 6-figure driver program, how dredging works and DOT’s new drug test
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is kicking off National Truck Driver Appreciation Week with Ricky Sharp and Ashley Milacek from the…
FreightCastsRunning on Ice EP58 Its all about the data
In this episode, we dive deep into the intricate world of pharmaceutical supply chains, where the cost of medications, temperature control, traceability, and…
FreightCastsPut That Coffee Down EP222 Caring more about your net worth than Netflix with Brent Orsuga
Kevin welcomes Brent Orsuga on the show to discuss some positive signs in the job market. We also cover how you should and shouldn't dress for interviews and…
FreightCastsPeople Speaking Rail EP27 STB’s move on reciprocal switching – treading too lightly?
Mike Baudendistel and Joanna Marsh discuss the Surface Transportation Board’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on reciprocal switching and run through SONAR…
FreightCastsPut That Coffee Down EP221 Moving freight from phone calls to dashboards with Bill Hale
Bill Hale, CEO and co-founder of FetchGoat joins Kevin to talk about moving from phone calls to dashboards. FetchGoat is on a mission to take the confusing…
FreightCastsTracks Through Time EP12 Lost Cargo: The Mystery of Flight 19
In December 1945, five US Navy Avenger bombers took off from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on a routine training mission known as Flight 19. Their mission was…