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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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Tracks Through Time EP11 The Supply Chain of Bathtub Gin and Bootlegging
Prohibition might have made the production and sale of alcohol in the United States illegal, but that doesn't mean Americans stopped. The supply chain for the…
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Freightonomics EP157 Lowered expectations
Zach and Anthony discuss a slew of earnings calls that are heavily skewed towards lowering guidance for the back half of the year, regardless of some signs of…
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Truck Tech EP27 Getting real on electric truck charging
Guests: Mike Roeth, executive director, North American Council for Freight Efficiency Ken Marko, Fleet Sustainability Senior Manager, U.S. Foods Topic: The…
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#WithSONAR EP92 Is Freight Demand Back On The Rise?
On today's episode of #WIthSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey will explore the increase in truckload and ocean volume and look at what it means for rates on…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP615 Owner-operators feeling rate sting; trucking in Alaska; and how TSA air cargo security works
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about spot rates dropping by 7.6% while diesel fuel has increased by 8.4% in the past month. Will…
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Rethink Reshoring EP08 Finding the Right Location and Property for Reshoring Companies
Interview with Todd Steffen Give us an overview of Colliers and the work you do How do you help your customers with site selection? What are some of the…
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Loaded and Rolling EP66 Nuclear verdicts, trucking insurance, and fleet impacts with Joe Nibley
In today’s episode Joe Nibley, Vice President at Milepost Insurance joins us to talk about recent developments in Florida regarding nuclear verdicts, the…
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Put That Coffee Down EP215 Freight horror stories with Ash McMillan
Kevin welcomes Ash McMillan, Director of Business Development, at Lake Shore Logistics on the show to discuss her LinkedIn short story newsletter series about…
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Check Call EP85 The Post-Yellow world with Sarah Eggleston
In this episode, we explore two critical events shaking the industry to its core: the UPS union negotiations and the fallout from Yellow's exit in the LTL…
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The Stockout EP83 AI, machine learning are centerpieces of Blue Yonder’s end-to-end solutions
FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel interviews Manish Ghosh, VP of Strategy and Consumer Industries at Blue Yonder. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP614 Delivery robots vs. Hollywood; Yellow makes it official; and 3PLs get scrappy
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about a delivery robot viral video straight out of Hollywood. We’ll take a look at what happened to…
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Put That Coffee Down EP214 Is scheduling trucks the biggest headache for the freight industry?
Kevin welcomes Jeff Booth from Opendock on the show to talk about the warehouse industry and scheduling trucks. From Kevin and Jeff’s experience it’s a task…
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Running on Ice EP53 Exploring the alternatives to dry ice: A Sustainable Solution
In this episode, we delve into the world of PC-16 and PC-21, innovative alternatives to traditional dry ice. Our expert guests, Dr. Gliff Glade and Dr Robert…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP613 Yellow disrupts LTL; lease vs. company drivers; and ice bucket challenge returns to freight
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about a week full of disruptions for LTL shippers. How has the market handled the largest trucking…
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Taking The Hire Road EP117 Drivers on Demand: How F|Staff Brings Flexibility for All
Jeremy Reymer, CEO & Founder of DriverReach, is joined today by a great friend and innovative leader, Justin Clarke, Founder & CEO of F|Staff, an on-demand…
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People Speaking Rail EP24 Vena takes over as UP CEO – industry sea change?
FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel and Joanna Marsh discuss Jim Vena taking over as Union Pacific’s CEO and interview Chris Joslyn, President of Run Rail. Follow…
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Freightonomics EP156 LMI in July
Zach and Anthony bring on Dr. Zac Rogers to discuss the latest Logistics Managers’ Index results and what they mean for the rest of the year. Follow the…
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Re:Fuel EP11 Renewable Diesel - Your Most Frequent Questions Answered
Megan Boutwell, President, Stillwater Associates mboutwell@stillwaterassociates.com There's so much talk about "Renewable Diesel" and what/where it is…
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Truck Tech EP26 Fighting for autonomous trucking in California
Guest: Jeff Farrah, executive director, Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association Topic: The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association is fighting California…
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#WithSONAR EP91 Freight Volumes On The Move!
On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Tanner DeHart and Tony Mulvey will be discussing the recent trends in the truckload market and where we might be headed for…
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Point of Sale EP77 The fall of ultra-fast delivery
Grace reviews recent retail headlines and investigates the fall in valuations and VC deals of ultra-fast delivery services like Getir and Gorillas. Follow the…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP612 The story behind Taylor Swift’s $100K trucker bonus
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the $100,000 bonus Taylor Swift gave to the truckers pulling her $1.4 billion-grossing The Eras…
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Rethink Reshoring EP07 When Reshoring Projects Fail
Reshoring is on 80% of Executive Agendas according to Bloomberg - why is this happening now? What needs to be done to execute a reshoring project? Why should…
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Great Quarter, Gals EP154 Bankruptcies about
Kaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey talk to FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell about her thoughts on Shellie Corp, Surge Transportation, and the other companies falling…
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Loaded and Rolling EP65 Transportation tech, talent and recruiting with Jim Rice
In today’s episode Jim Rice, VP of Transportation at Uptake joins us to talk about the ongoing diesel technician shortage and how new technologies, data and…
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Put That Coffee Down EP213 Selling cities and regions to freight companies with Teclo Garcia
Kevin welcomes Teclo Garcia the CEO of the Mission Economic Development Corporation to the show today. Reshoring and nearshoring are hot topics and we discuss…
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Check Call EP84 When it’s more than just an LTL offering
In this episode, we break down the challenges that come with selling from the brokerage arm of an LTL carrier business. Our guest, Craig Lough from A. Duie…
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FreightWaves Presents EP05 The Fall and Rise of the Teamsters
Bill Priestley hosts this month’s show as we take a look at the role of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters as union labor talks come to the forefront…
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The Stockout EP82 Yellow bankruptcy leaves void to fill for grocery deliveries
FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel interviews Dave Giblin, VP of Transportation at ODW Logistics. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP611 The largest trucking bankruptcy in history
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the fall of Yellow. At noon ET on Sunday, the 99-year-old carrier shut the gates. With a…
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Put That Coffee Down EP212 The health of the trucking industry with Mark Manera
Kevin welcomes Dr. Mark Manera from Supply Chain Fitness to the show to talk about driver health issues. It’s important to understand the dangers of driving a…
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Drilling Deep EP169 Netradyne looks to the positive
Adam Khan of Netradyne talks about how the company is using their camera systems more to boost drivers instead of just as a corrective tool. Also: the suddenly…
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Net-Zero Carbon EP88 Realizing Driver Satisfaction
Numerous state and federal agencies and research groups all agree that 98% of truck drivers have trouble finding parking and our nation lacks tens of thousands…
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Running on Ice EP52 Chilling Efficiency: Mastering the Network of Reefer Carriers for Temperature-Controlled Shipments
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of building an efficient network of reefer carriers for temperature-controlled shipments. Royce Neubauer…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP610 Yellow’s final friday; port strikes and escalating fuel costs
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the impending bankruptcy at Yellow that’s reported to go down Monday. What’s next for the…
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Taking The Hire Road EP116 Who’s The Champion For Drivers In Your Fleet? With NTI’s Leah Shaver
Jeremy Reymer, CEO & Founder of DriverReach, is joined today by one of his very best friends in the industry: Leah Shaver, president and CEO of The National…
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Tracks Through Time EP10 The Suez Canal Crisis Of 1956: A Pivotal Moment In Shipping History
A crisis over the Suez Canal put Egypt at odds against France, Britain and Israel. The story has surprising twists and unexpected secret motives. Find out how…
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Freightonomics EP155 Inferring inflection
Zach and Anthony discuss Yellow’s ongoing struggles and its impact on the freight market and ask if there are any signs of an economic inflection point in the…
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Truck Tech EP25 Major order propels autonomous truck commercialization
Guests: Don Burnette, Kodiak Robotics and Brett Suma, Loadsmith Loadsmith’s order of up to 800 Kodiak Robotics autonomous driving systems is the clearest sign…
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#WithSONAR EP90 How To Optimize Your Freight Network
On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca, and Tanner DeHart will be joined by special guest Philip Schmidbauer, the Senior Director of Analytics at ODW…
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Point of Sale EP76 Security of retail supply chains
Grace reviews the impact of student loan forgiveness on the retail sector. She also interviews Neil McEvoy from C3 Solutions on the company’s recent ISO…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP609 Focus turns from Brown to Yellow; the great ShipHero warehouse tour; and Nikolas reignite
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is getting to the bottom of the evolving situation at Yellow. Ploger Transportation’s Chris Smith and…
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Rethink Reshoring EP06 Contract Manufacturing and 3PLs
What is contract manufacturing and how is it related to 3PLs? What does contract manufacturing have to do with reshoring? What's the difference between an EMS…
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Loaded and Rolling EP64 All about trucking insurance with Stephen Ritzler
In today’s episode Stephen Ritzler, Team Lead of Trucking and Logistics at CoverWallet joins us to talk about insurance coverage challenges and opportunities…
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Check Call EP83 Navigating Detention Times: Unveiling Time-Wasting Shippers
In this episode, we delve into the world of detention time trends and the impact of problematic shippers on carrier efficiency. Our expert guest, Kevin Nadeau…
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Put That Coffee Down EP211 Using the virtual world to qualify prospects with Hiram Hartnett
Kevin drops by Pegasus Logistics in Texas to chat with their SVP of Sales, Hiram Hartnett. It's all about the hybrid world of sales these days. Part video…
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Fleet Challenges Amid Changing Driver Demographics With Marilyn Surber
In this fireside chat Marilyn Surber, Transportation Advisor with Tenstreet joins us to talk about fleet recruiting challenges with the current freight…
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DOT Compliance and Safety
In this fireside chat, Brandon Wiseman, President at Trucksafe Consulting, and Anthony Smith, Chief Economist at FreightWaves, discuss the top challenges for…
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On the Move: Unleashing the Power of Fitness in the Trucking Industry
Discover how integrating fitness into the daily routines of drivers and office workers can enhance productivity, reduce absenteeism, and boost employee morale…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP608 Yellow drivers speak out; UPS backup plans; beating cancer and a down market
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Jay and Dwayne, a pair of Yellow drivers about what’s going down at the company. At the 11th hour…
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Autonomous Truck Technology’s Impact on Fleet Growth With Andrew Culhane
In this fireside chat, Andrew Culhane the Chief Strategy Officer at Torc joins us to discuss the role autonomous technology is playing in changing the fleet…
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Attracting and Retaining Top Talent: Understanding What Drivers Seek in a Company
Artur Express’ Sadie Church and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell delve into the minds of drivers to uncover what they prioritize when searching for a company to…
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How Understanding Wage Data Can Help Enterprise Fleets Stay Competitive
Kaylee Nix and Leah Shaver, President and CEO of the National Transportation Institute, dig into some of the biggest influences on driver pay through the last…
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WHAT THE TRRUCK?!? EP607 Life or death: Court decides Yellow’s fate
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to a panel of industry experts about the fallout from Yellow’s court case in Kansas City. Will…
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Drilling Deep EP168 The pros and cons of outsourcing customer service
The Customs Companies recently moved its entire customer service operation to outsource partner DDC FPO. What are the pros and cons of that shift? Execs from…
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Net-Zero Carbon EP87 Driving Safe Pays
In our rush to reduce emissions, many of us are quick to overlook the most important assets in an organization: its people. For fleets, this means that a…
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Running on Ice EP51 How to handle the hiccups
In this episode, Royce Neubauer joins us again to chat about the challenges in cold chain, the importance of food safety, and how to stop problems before they…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP606 UPS/Yellow contingency plans; marijuana supply chains and driver data privacy
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Cowan Logistics’ Ben Tschirgi about preparing for the worst with Yellow and UPS. Don’t get caught…
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People Speaking Rail EP23 Rails begin to clean up after ILWU-Canada strike
FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel and Joanna Marsh interview John Schmitter of RailState. Follow the People Speaking Rail Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn…
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Taking The Hire Road EP115 Trailblazing Trucking: Gregg Troian’s Progressive Pursuit Of Innovation
Jeremy Reymer, CEO & Founder of DriverReach, is joined today by a progressive and innovative industry leader, Gregg Troian, President of PGT Trucking out of…