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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
FreightCastsTransitional Trends EP117 Freightonomics
Anthony and Zach explore economic and transportation trends as the economy moves into a new post-pandemic state of being. Port X Logistics is your easy button…
FreightCastsContract Truckload Rates Are Free Falling EP54 #WithSONAR
On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey will discuss the current downward trajectory in contract truckload rates and what it could mean…
FreightCastsDogs of freight, inside Stord and how to become a trucker EP480 WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are sharing dogs of freight for a good cause. NEXT Trucking’s head of communications, Mike Bush, gets our tails wagging…
FreightCastsUsing regulations to your advantage EP11 Back The Truck Up
This week on the BTU Podcast, we welcomed Mike Millard, humble TikTok commentator and expert on quite a few subjects. He’s also the President and Chief Safety…
FreightCastsFinancing solutions for U.S.-Mexico cross-border logistics - Supply Chain Meets FinTech
Tabachnik previously served as CEO of BIIS Logistics, a digital freight brokerage company and COO of Distribuidora Tamex, an electric supply distribution…
FreightCastsWriting about the wide world of freight EP122 Great Quarter, Gals
FreightWaves Editor in Chief Meg Scarbrough joins Grace Sharkey and Kaylee Nix to talk about her shift into freight media, what it takes to run a trucking…
FreightCastsHow trailer pool access leads one to FreightVana EP28 Loaded and Rolling
In today’s episode, FreightVana’s John Gamero and Shannon Breen join me to talk about trailers as a service, and how access to trailer pools allow smaller…
FreightCastsImproving communication with your customers and carriers EP139 Put That Coffee Down
Kevin welcomes the CEO of TAI, Walter Mitchell “Mitch” on the show to discuss how you can use technology to improve and bring more velocity to your…
FreightCastsStaying ahead of the pack with JP Wiggins EP40 Check Call
FreightWaves Mary O’Connell and JP Wiggins from 3G, dive into market corrections, the benefits of a good TMS and being a resource to customers. Port X…
FreightCastsThe future of getting paid from shippers - Supply Chain Meets FinTech
Everyone wants to know how quickly they are going to get paid. From suppliers to carriers, it’s all about days to pay. Kevin O’Meara shares his outlook on the…
FreightCastsHow fintech helps overcome today’s global shipping challenges - Supply Chain Meets FinTech
Shashank Panchangam offers solutions to supply chain problems through fintech products utilized in digital transformations. Panchangam is the chief product…
FreightCastsHeartland Express acquires CFI truckload unit for $525 million EP479 WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are joined by FreightWaves Tony Mulvery to talk about Heartland Express’ $525 million acquisition of CFI’s truckload…
FreightCastsInventory bloat spreads to consumables EP48 The Stockout
In this episode, Mike Baudendistel discusses how recent changes in consumer spending has led to inventory bloat that is now impacting a wider range of…
FreightCastsFinding Freedom EP29 The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics
Nick Bartlett, Founder of CBIP Logistics in Hong Kong shares his story of leaving New Zealand with the hope for adventure. Listen in to hear his transition…
FreightCastsBuilding freight fintech: disrupting payments in the transportation industry - Supply Chain Meets FinTech
How will new payment offerings change a truck driver’s job? FreightWaves and Uber Freight discuss why more firms are offering payment platforms for drivers…
FreightCastsSourcing new capacity across the supply chain - Supply Chain Meets FinTech
A discussion on consumer expectations for e-commerce and direct-to-consumer shipping. Mark Lavelle, CEO of X Delivery, a shipping company offering national…
FreightCastsFantasy sports supply chains and double-brokering bandits EP478 WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
With fantasy football season set to kick off, it’s time for Dooner and The Dude to get TrophySmack’s Matt Walsh back on the show to talk about the supply chain…
FreightCastsThe future of sustainability EP10 Running on Ice
On this episode of Running on Ice, TJ Rizzo from Cold Chain Technologies joins the coolest community in freight to talk about sustainability efforts in the…
FreightCastsUsing a payments ecosystem to create a competitive advantage - Supply Chain Meets FinTech
Payments are always about timing. It’s the cash conversion metrics that keep the logistics industry running. It’s where taking lessons from other industries is…
FreightCastsExpanding the financial supply chain - Supply Chain Meets FinTech
J.B. Hunt and U.S. Bank are working together to provide a better payments solution for Hunt customers. Jeff Pape of U.S. Bank sits down with Amy Horn of J.B…
FreightCastsLearn how shared digital ledger technology is creating a new paradigm in end-to-end freight processing - Supply Chain Meets FinTech
Digital ledger technology is among the innovations leading a fintech revolution. DLT uses independent computers (nodes) to record, share and synchronize…
FreightCastsLegal stories and nerding out with Armchair Attorney EP67 Cyberly
For as long as freight has been around, there have been legal issues needing to be rectified. And even if the story doesn’t directly impact our side of the…
FreightCastsIntegrating Younger Adults into Trucking Careers EP73 Taking The Hire Road
Jeremy Reymer, CEO & Founder of DriverReach, is joined by Alex Leslie, Research Analyst for ATRI, to discuss ATRI’s recently released report on Integrating…
FreightCastsHow much is too much? EP116 Freightonomics
Anthony and Zach ask what is the ideal balance between policy and personal responsibility and discuss the recent governmental actions such as the Inflation…
FreightCastsThe China Syndrome: Using embedded payments to navigate cross border buyer complexity - Supply Chain Meets FinTech
David Messenger of Lian Lian Global, David Emerson of SEKO Logistics, and Karen Webster of PYMNTS, join together in this fireside chat. Port X Logistics is…
FreightCastsSteely determination: Lessons in moving the sale of 1.86 billion metric tons of steel online - Supply Chain Meets FinTech
Shep Hickey of Bryzos and Karen Webster of PYMNTS join together in this fireside chat. Port X Logistics is your easy button for your drayage, transload, and…
FreightCastsThe Importance of Innovating Payments for both Intermediary & Retailer - Supply Chain Meets FinTech
There are pain points with payments throughout the supply chain. This panel of industry leaders discusses how technology can create a faster and more…
FreightCastsMeet the New Middlemen - Supply Chain Meets FinTech
Dave Haase, President of ChemDirect, Mike Kukeila, SVP of Supply Chain & Distribution Management at Schneider, and Karen Webster, CEO of PYMNTS, join together…
FreightCastsStaying in Style: Scaling tech and sales when the business of fashion goes online - Supply Chain Meets FinTech
Karen Webster, CEO of PYMNTS, Tom Kanach, CTO at The Fision, and Jennifer Rosado, Chief Customer Officer at JOOR, join together in this fireside chat. Port X…
FreightCastsMo’ money, less problems? WTT Live from Supply Chain Meets FinTech EP477 WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are coming to you live from FreightWaves’ and PYMNTS’ Supply Chain Meets FinTech virtual event. How can payments…
FreightCastsThe role of payments in modernizing supply chains and creating a platform for innovation - Supply Chain Meets FinTech
Freightos CEO Zvi Schreiber talks about the evolution of digitization in supply chains and how air and ocean platforms are simplifying trade and freight…
FreightCastsKeynote: How the World Works - Reshaping global trade, and a framework for innovating change - Supply Chain Meets FinTech
Karen Webster, CEO of PYMNTS, is joined by Distinguished Professor Emeritus and Author of "How the World Really Works", Vaclav Smil, in this fireside chat…
FreightCastsHow to start a business right! A road trip to visit OTR Solutions EP10 Back The Truck Up
Rooster and Supertrucker pay a visit to OTR Solutions headquarters, where the door is always open to their clients Port X Logistics is your easy button for…
FreightCastsHow the Inflation Reduction Act impacts EV production EP60 Transmission
As Congress passes the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), we speak with someone with a long history of work in the minerals space, specifically tungsten. Almonty…
FreightCastsElectric Truck Infrastructure, breakthroughs versus misconceptions EP27 Loaded and Rolling
In today’s episode, Rich Mohr, Global Vice President Fleet at Chargepoint joins us as we look at recent breakthroughs in electric truck infrastructure and…
FreightCastsCan you ever have too much Technology? With Kyle Ingraham EP39 Check Call
FreightWaves Mary O’Connell and Kyle Ingraham from AFC Logistics, dive into technology upgrades, when to abandon a legacy system, and can you really have too…
FreightCastsBreaking down problems to create solutions EP138 Put That Coffee Down
Kevin welcomes Kurtis Tryber, co-founder and CEO of EXO Freight on the show to talk about problems, solutions, and opportunities. It takes practice and the…
FreightCastsConsumers trade down to cheaper CPGs EP47 The Stockout
In this episode, Mike Baudendistel discusses the latest inflation data, the Inflation Reduction Act, corporate earnings and what they mean for the consumer…
FreightCastsImporters digging themselves deeper holes EP476 WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about shortages across retail and auto that are still hampering production more than two years into the…
FreightCastsOvercoming Insecurity EP28 The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics
Trey Griggs Founder & CEO of BETA Consulting Group shares his story of starting an agency only a few short months ago. Tune in to hear how he struggled with…
FreightCastsSupply chain bullwhip cracks back EP475 WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to Daniel “Mr. Supply Chain” Stanton about how the supply chain bullwhip effect has impacted freight this…
FreightCastsHow supply chain partners can improve customer engagement EP09 Running on Ice
On this episode of Running on Ice, Michael Niederhause from Parsyl joins the coolest community in freight to talk about customer engagement and how companies…
FreightCastsThe "Scope" of Emissions in Transportation EP45 Net-Zero Carbon
Danny Gomez sits with Nate Springer, Senior Director of Market Development at GNA, to better understand the differences between Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions…
FreightCastsA monthly report raises concerns about the diesel market EP126 Drilling Deep
On this week's Drilling Deep, host John Kingston returns again to the diesel market, this time reviewing a recent report that has some unsettling news for…
FreightCastsCreating long-term partnerships with other companies EP137 Put That Coffee Down
Kevin welcomes a former co-host of Put That Coffee Down, Richie Daigle, on the show to discuss long-term sales strategies. Partnering with salespeople from…
FreightCastsThe Unsexy But Important Side of Running a Freight Company EP66 Cyberly
If you’re like me, hearing the words “compliance” and “ accounting” is enough to make me go take a nap. But these two parts of running a freight company are…
FreightCastsSupplying inflation EP115 Freightonomics
Anthony and Zach discuss how the supply side is mainly driving record levels of inflation and that it may not have peaked. Port X Logistics is your easy button…
FreightCastsRecruiting Today and Tomorrow with Career Now Brands EP72 Taking The Hire Road
On today’s episode guest host Leah Shaver, President & CEO of the National Transportation Institute, chats with Ben Onnie and Craig Jablonski, cofounders of…
FreightCastsBilly Randel: Organizing the Port of Baltimore strike EP09 Back The Truck Up
This week, the BTU Podcast is joined by Billy Randel, chief organizer for the Trucker's Movement for Justice. The TMJ looks to continue the work protests have…
FreightCastsHow GXO makes the retail world go round EP48 Point of Sale
Grace welcomes Mark Manduca, chief investment officer of GXO Logistics, to talk about the company’s recent earnings, its first anniversary and the…
FreightCastsUber Freight’s road map to autonomy EP 474 WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about Uber Freight’s goals for autonomous trucking. Hot on the heels of its partnerships with Waymo and…
FreightCastsBetter autonomous vehicles with AEye’s solid state lidar EP59 Transmission
AEye’s solid-state lidar system can provide better 3D imaging of the world around an autonomous vehicle, according to COO Rick Tewell. We discuss the sensor’s…
FreightCastsA new era at XPO EP121 Great Quarter, Gals
Kaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey sit down with incoming XPO CEO Mario Harik to discuss the company trajectory and goals as he takes over leadership. Port X…
FreightCastsThe hidden costs of trucking compliance EP26 Loaded and Rolling
In today’s episode, we look at a hidden side of trucking compliance. LogRock CEO Hunter Yaw joins us to talk about the challenges many trucking companies face…
FreightCastsMaking bold claims with Phillip Lamb EP38 Check Call
FreightWaves Mary O’Connell and Phillip Lamb from BlueGrace Logistics, dive into how to make the claims process and the importance of having a set claims…
FreightCastsSolving problems is the key to success EP136 Put That Coffee Down
Kevin welcomes Omar Singh founder and president of Surge Transportation to the show to discuss his new article on FreightWaves, All machines need maintenance…
FreightCastsConsumers finally start trading down in meat EP46 The Stockout
In this episode, Mike Baudendistel discusses Tyson’s uncharacteristically challenged second quarter. Meanwhile, Treehouse Foods posted strong results in a…
FreightCastsEarn up to $0 a mile EP473 WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude welcome special guest co-host TextLocate founder “Silver Fox” Ryan Rogers. They’ll talk about removing the pain from…
FreightCastsBrothers EP27 The Bootsrapper's Guide to Logistics
Marco Grossi Co-Founder of Orca Intelligence shares his story of starting a company from scratch with his brother Matt. Listen in to hear how their logistics…
FreightCastsTives new temperature logging label EP08 Running On Ice
On this episode of Running on Ice, Jim Water’s joins the coolest community in freight to talk about Tive’s newest product- the Tive Tag Port X Logistics is…