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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
FreightCastsThe Critical Role Data Plays Within Today’s Fleet Operations
Rick Larkin, Chief Information Officer at BCB Transport, and Anthony Smith, Chief Economist at FreightWaves, cover how to optimize opportunities while taking…
FreightCastsElectrifying Your Fleet Through Innovative Finance Models
Gage Zero is a newcomer to a growing roster of turnkey suppliers offering end-to-end electrification services: land, trucks, charging and management. With $300…
FreightCastsTruck Tech EP24 Catching up with Roger Nielsen
Roger Nielsen, chairman, Proterra Inc., knew he would stay involved in future mobility when he retired as CEO of Daimler Truck North America in 2021. Boy, has…
FreightCastsLoaded and Rolling EP63 Enterprise Fleet Summit edition with Debbie Sackman and Ken Evans
Debbie Sackman senior product manager with Skybitz joins us in the first half of the show to talk about improving efficiency and reducing trailer maintenance…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP605 Teamsters give Yellow strike notice; autonomous truck pilots; and state of EV charging
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves’ Justin Martin and Yellow mechanic Jimmy Harrison about the carrier’s troubles. As…
FreightCastsDriver Health and How to Make Healthcare More Accessible for Drivers
Grace Sharkey and Jeff Seraphine, CEO of Interstate Health Systems, discuss the critical issue of truck driver health and ways to enhance accessibility to…
FreightCastsOnboard Video & Fleet Safety
Fleet safety is the top priority across the board in the transportation industry. Minimizing risk for a fleet's drivers and equipment, coupled with protecting…
FreightCastsKeynote: Driving Change - Empowering Women in Trucking for a Stronger Future
In this keynote, Grace Sharkey sits down with Jennifer Hedrick, the president and CEO of the Association Executive of the Women in Trucking Association. The…
FreightCastsRethink Reshoring EP05 Cross-border Commerce with guest, Jerry Briones
Jerry Briones, Director of International Business & Industrial Park Development Give us an overview of the Brownsville area and the important border crossing…
FreightCastsGreat Quarter, Gals EP153 Taking on a new venture
Kaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey invite Amy Mack, partner at Venture53, an early-stage venture capital fund focused on FreightTech. Amy shares stories from her…
FreightCastsLoaded and Rolling EP62 Motive’s July economic data with Hamish Woodrow
In today’s episode Hamish Woodrow, data scientist and head of strategic analytics at Motive joins us to dive into a recent economic report that highlights the…
FreightCastsPut That Coffee Down EP210 How ears open, mouth shut closes more deals
Kevin welcomes Matt Perkins, Co-Owner of Business to Business Logistics on the show again this week to talk about listening vs. talking when on a sales call…
FreightCastsCheck Call EP83 From the field to freight with Desmond Clark
In this episode, we explore the fascinating correlation between athletes and success in the freight brokering industry. Our guest, Desmond Clark, former NFL…
FreightCastsCost vs. Service – How Do You Get Both?
Join Ryder System's Vice President of Supply Chain Excellence, Gary Allen, and FreightWaves' Freight Broker/3PL Expery Mary O'Connell in this fireside chat…
FreightCastsHow Carriers are Aligning with the World's Most Complex Shippers
Join FreightVerify's Carrier Relations Lead, Greg Nelson, and FreightWaves' Enterprise Trucking Expert, Thomas Wasson, in this fireside chat. Follow…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP604 How cargo is targeted for strategic theft, hiring in a down market and FreightTech 100
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the cargo theft playbook that thieves are using this summer. Scott Cornell, national practice…
FreightCastsWhat is it like to work with people in another country?
Join Lean Solutions Group's Sales Team Lead, Tyler Crowe, and FreightWaves' Chief Technology Officer, Daniel Pickett, in this fireside chat. Follow…
FreightCastsEnd-to-End Visibility in Supply Chain: Is it possible?
Join RyderShare Product Director Suzie Giroux and FreightWaves' Editorial Director Rachel Premack in this fireside chat. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow…
FreightCastsBuilding a Damn Good Freight Broker — How to Use Training as a Competitive Edge
What are the traits that separate an average freight broker from an excellent one? And how do you build those traits within your teams? Learn to Win founder…
FreightCastsManaging Through Freight Market Highs and Lows
Managing market volatility comes down to understanding the frequency and magnitude of price movements, both up and down. But then what happens when you’re…
FreightCastsFighting Fraud with Transparency, Tech, and Data
Join TriumphPay's Chief Strategy Officer Garrett Wolfe and FreightWaves' Chief Technology Officer Daniel Pickett in this fireside chat. Follow FreightWaves…
FreightCastsDrilling Deep EP167 The future of diesel as alternatives grow their footprint
Allen Schaeffer is the executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum, and it's his organization's goal to keep diesel relevant as new mobility technologies…
FreightCastsRunning on Ice EP50 Delivering Health: Navigating the Last Mile of Pharmaceuticals
In this episode, we dive into the challenges that come with last minute pharmaceutical services. Our guest, Guru Rao, CEO at NuVizz stops by to break down how…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP603 Walcott Truckers Jamboree; building MacroPoint and a true FreightTech rockstar
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from the 44th annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree where TrueTMS George Thellman is on scene…
FreightCastsFuller Speed Ahead EP87 The freight identity crisis and ending double brokering
Craig Fuller, Founder and CEO of FreightWaves sits down with Jordan Graft, Founder and CEO of Highway to discuss the freight identity crisis and what it takes…
FreightCastsPut That Coffee Down EP209 Being proactive to control churning customers in brokerage with Freight 360
Kevin welcomes Nate Cross and Benjamin Kowalski from Freight 360 to the show to talk about the topic everyone likes to avoid, customer churn. There’s what you…
FreightCastsHow Tech and Operations Can Best Collaborate
Join Zach Jecklin, Chief Information Officer at Echo Global Logistics, and Jay Gustafson, EVP of Brokerage Operations at Echo, as they discuss how Echo is…
FreightCastsNavigating Port Operations
The Port of Cleveland serves as the premier international multimodal trade hub on the Great Lakes and the gateway to America’s Heartland. Join the CCO at the…
FreightCastsPeople Speaking Rail EP22 Short line Association encouraged by Class I service improvements
FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel and Joanna Marsh interview Chuck Baker, President of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association. Follow the…
FreightCastsTaking The Hire Road EP114 Supercharging Driver Coaching With Machine Learning Powered Insights
Jeremy Reymer, CEO & Founder of DriverReach, is joined today by an industry friend - Hayden Cardiff, Chief Innovation Officer & Founder of Idelic, who happens…
FreightCastsTracks Through Time EP09 How 1 Girl Stopped A Railroad Disaster And Saved 200 Lives
Kate Shelley became a hero at 17 years old when she went through extreme measures to save a passenger train from certain disaster in 1881. Follow the Tracks…
FreightCastsFreightonomics EP154 Prime Week
Zach and Anthony dive into where the freight economy is primed to head in the second half of 2023. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows…
FreightCastsThe state of the automotive supply chain in 2023
Susan Golicic shares her research on the automotive supply chain, particularly on sustainability and the complexities around pivoting back to North…
FreightCastsCalifornia's Advanced Clean Fleet Rule: the new era dawns in '24
The California Advanced Clean Fleet Rule is likely to have an impact far beyond the borders of that state. With the Golden State’s economic heft and with other…
FreightCastsNavigating the Current Freight Market
How fast do freight markets flip, and how can you see it coming? project44’s Chief Industry Officer Bart de Muynck and FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig…
FreightCastsTruck Tech EP23 Daimler Truck CEO Martin Daum's outlook for business growth and sustainability
As the global market leader in every trucking segment in which it participates, Daimler Truck fears no competitor. But it is concerned that words alone will…
FreightCasts#WithSONAR EP89 Why Used Truck Prices Will Fall Further in 2023
On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey will dive into flattening contract truckload rates and why we may see another step down in the…
FreightCastsPoint of Sale EP75 Walmart, Walmart, Walmart!
Grace updates you on recent retail news and why experts are saying Walmart’s retail tech is worth your personal investment. Follow the Point of Sale Podcast…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP602 Yellow’s last stand; cost of UPS strike; and why peak season is screwed
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack about Yellow’s last stand, the cost of a UPS strike and the Las Vegas…
FreightCastsUtilizing Supply Chain Data and Operational Systems to Solve Supply Chain Issues
Dan Gordon, SVP of Solutions Engineering with Redwood Logistics, and Geoff Lochausen, CRO of FreightWaves, will discuss how working together the two…
FreightCastsPrivate Equity’s Perspective on Transportation
Steven Moore, vice president at transportation-focused private equity firm Clarendon Capital, explains supply and demand in the market for transportation…
FreightCastsRecession Proofing Growth Through CX & Marketing
Learn how brands and marketing must work when VUCA is the new normal. This keynote address is led by Andrew Lark, Chair at Group Lark. Follow FreightWaves…
FreightCastsRethink Reshoring EP04 Global Labor Rates Comparison
For several years, we heard that labor costs were super low in China. When did this start to change? What was the spark for the Reshoring Institute's Global…
FreightCastsLoaded and Rolling EP61 Overcoming the freight market blues with Manny McElroy
In today’s episode Manny McElroy, Sr. vice president of transportation at ITS Logistics joins the show to talk about managing people, relationships, technology…
FreightCastsPut That Coffee Down EP208 Using the FreightTech top 100 to leverage your sales
Kevin welcomes Senior Researcher here at FreightWaves, Joe Antoshak, to the show to discuss all your questions on the FreightTech 100 process. Plus, we discuss…
FreightCastsCheck Call EP82 The June market update
In this episode, we break down the June market update with David Spencer, the VP of market insights at Arrive Logistics. For more information subscribe to…
FreightCastsThe Need to Identify and Avoid Double Brokering
Join Melissa Forman and Grace Sharkey in this fireside chat. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices…
FreightCastsKeynote: A Conversation with Rana Foroohar
Rana Foroohar, Global Economic Analyst and Business Columnist at CNN; Financial Times, delves into her argument that globalization is coming to an end, and…
FreightCastsThe Stockout EP81 ODW’s Schmidbauer highlights benefits of supply chain simplification
FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel interviews Phil Schmidbauer, Senior Director, Analytics and Solutions at ODW Logistics. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP601 Has ocean freight already peaked; fastener supply chains; and UPS contingency plans
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about a surge of ocean imports to U.S. ports. Is it here to last or is the peak of peak season…
FreightCastsThe Supply Chain Deal Environment 2023: What to Expect?
In 2022, we saw a record level of M&A and investment activity in the supply chain arena. In 2023, we are seeing fewer transactions and lower valuations. That…
FreightCastsTransforming Complexity: Leveraging Data and AI for Optimal Global Supply Chains
Delve into the realm of global logistics with Charles Odom of Halliburton, who leads one of the world's most complex and diverse supply chains. Discover how…
FreightCastsFrom the Gridiron to the Freight Market
How Desmond Clark is leveraging lessons and experiences gained from a 12-year NFL career into building a successful logistics business. in one of the most…
FreightCastsDigital Transformation Trends in the Industry
In the past five years, leading transportation providers have invested in technology to break down silos and connect with their customers and partners…
FreightCastsVC Trends and the Supply Chain Tech of the Future
Supply chain technology venture capitalist firm Venture 53's Pat Martin talks about emerging trends in freight tech, what metrics matter most to investors now…
FreightCastsNet-Zero Carbon EP86 ESG Port Plans
Danny Wan, Executive Director of the Port of Oakland, stops by to chat with host Tyler Cole about exciting ESG initiatives at the Port. A top 10 US port by…
FreightCastsRunning on Ice EP49 Making food move with SFL companies
In this episode, we dive into the advantage that 3PLs offer temperature controlled shippers. Our guest, Royce Neubauer, founder and CEO of SFL Companies…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP600 Episode 600 with project44’s Jett McCandless and Covenant’s Matt McLelland
On the 600th episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is celebrating with project44 founder and CEO Jett McCandless. We’ll learn all about his career journey…
FreightCastsPut That Coffee Down EP207 Reshoring and nearshoring trends with IGL Logistics
Kevin welcomes Jim Burke and Alan Levesque from IGL Logistics to discuss trends in nearshoring and reshoring. It’s a trend that all freight sales pros should…
FreightCastsResiliency: Empowering Success through Technology, Market Intelligence & Industry Insights
Coca-Cola's Group Director of Transportation Strategy Rob Haddock will share insights about advancing technologies and the importance of building a talented…