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FreightCasts
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FreightCastsUSPS Stamp Price Hikes, FedEx Pilot Labor Agreement, and DSV Logistics Layoffs | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we dive into the U.S. Postal Service's aggressive strategy to increase postage rates and preserve cash amid a severe financial crisis. This…
FreightCastsAre COVID-era extremes returning? | Freightonomics
On this episode of Freightonomics, Zach Strickland breaks down the latest macro indicators before bringing on Dr. Zac Rogers to unpack the Logistics Managers'…
FreightCastsThe $100K Mistake That’s Keeping Truckers Broke (And How to Beat It) | Brake Check
Most truckers don’t go broke because they can’t find freight…they go broke because of one decision—and it can cost you $100,000 or more.On this episode of…
FreightCastsFalling Through the Cracks: DACA Drivers vs New CDL Rules | The Long Haul
In this episode of The Long Haul, Adam Wingfield sits down with Jorge Rivera, a longtime truck driver and DACA recipient caught in the middle of a growing…
FreightCastsFAA Approves Boeing 777-200 Freighter, Hormuz Oil Tolls, & Norfolk Southern Wins Port Rail | The Morning Minute
In today's episode, we cover the latest developments across air, sea, and rail freight, starting with a major breakthrough in the air cargo sector. We discuss…
FreightCastsWhy Trump Is Betting $65B On Battleships Over Ports | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
Buckle up for a massive Wednesday edition of What The Truck?!? with your hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent, MD (The Dude). We’re diving deep into the…
FreightCastsHow $140K in freight disappeared without anyone realizing it | Fraud Watch
A routine shipment turns into a multi-state fraud case involving hacked emails, double brokering, fake identities, and five different MCs. In this episode…
FreightCastsAutonomous Trucking in Texas, $65.8B Military Shipbuilding Budget, & Truckstop.com Acquires Wize Load | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we explore the new partnership between International, PlusAI, and Ryder to accelerate commercial driverless truck operations. These trucks are…
FreightCastsHe Exposed Crooked Lease Deals… Now There’s a Lawsuit Coming | Brake Check
Is trucking safety improving… or are we just being told it is?In this episode of Brake Check, we bring two powerful perspectives together to break down what’s…
FreightCastsKroger Trucking Lawsuit, Mexico Trucker Strike, & FMCSA Truck Parking Study | The Morning Minute
In today's episode, we kick things off with a massive labor lawsuit shaking up the dedicated grocery logistics sector. A newly filed complaint alleges that…
FreightCastsWhy Organized Crime is Stealing F1 Kit Kats and $150K UPS Buyouts are Being Capped | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
On today’s episode of What the Truck?!?, Malcolm and “The Dude” break down a wild weekend in freight, from high-speed chocolate heists in Europe to massive…
FreightCastsWhy the Global Oil Crisis is Actually Good for U.S. Diplomatic Freight | Freight Expectations
In this episode of Freight Expectations, Matthew Leffler and Craig Fuller dive into the "insane" volatility of the current freight market, where spot rates are…
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Directional Datasets: Turn Insight into Action | #WithSONAR
Welcome back to WithSONAR! In this episode we’re diving into our newest Directional Datasets—designed to help you quickly identify freight market pressure…
FreightCastsUPS Caps Driver Buyouts at 7,500, Mexico Tariffs Reshape Cross-Border Trade, Moody's Upgrades Ryder | The Morning Minute
We kick off the episode with a look at Ryder System's recent financial milestone, as Moody's upgraded their primary debt rating for the first time since the…
FreightCastsIndiana Just Nuked 2,000 CDLs Overnight (And Will Fine Your Fleet $50k) | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
Welcome to a Good Friday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? with Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent. This week, we are diving into the retroactive legislation out of…
FreightCastsOcean Spot Rates Surge 29%, Echo Global's Upgrade, and Mercedes-Benz's $4B Rail Investment | The Morning Minute
This week's episode dives into the massive ripple effects of the Strait of Hormuz closure, which has resulted in Asia-US West Coast ocean spot rates surging by…
FreightCastsTrucking Crackdown: One Driver’s Story vs The Fraud Nobody Stops | Brake Check
What happens when policy meets pavement?In this episode of Brake Check, we bring you both sides of one of the most controversial issues in trucking…
FreightCastsFrom Kitchen to Cab: Mastering Trucking Margins | The Long Haul
In this special edition of The Long Haul, live from the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) 2026, host Adam Wingfield sits down with Ilya, the founder of ICV…
FreightCastsIndiana CDL Crackdown, Amazon-Teamsters Walkout Truce, and Strait of Hormuz Tanker Attacks | The Morning Minute
In today's episode, we dive into the recent chaos in the Midwest as an unexpected regulatory sweep in Indiana pulled critical truck capacity off the roads…
FreightCastsMeth in the Blackberries, Pythons in the Port, and the End of NATO? | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
It’s a jam-packed April Fools’ edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?. Hosts Malcolm and The Dude (Michael Vincent) dive into a wild mix of industry news, ranging from…
FreightCastsUP-NS Rail Merger Feud, DP World's Canada Expansion, & Hanwha's US Navy Contract | The Morning Minute
We kick off this episode by heading north, where DP World is expanding its Canadian supply chain presence with a brand-new freight forwarding office in Quebec…
FreightCastsSnakes in a Trailer: The New Reality of Cross-Border Cargo Crime | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
In this Tuesday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Malcom holds down the fort to navigate a wave of disruptions hitting the North American supply chain. From legal…
FreightCastsThey Showed Up for Truckers: Duffy & Barrs at MATS | Make Trucking Great Again | Brake Check
In this high-energy episode of Brake Check Live on FreightWavesTV, host Charles Gracey takes listeners to the heart of the trucking industry: the Mid-America…
FreightCastsDHL Averts Strike, Stellantis Halts Jeep Production, & ATA Denied Toll Payout | The Morning Minute
A major potential strike was averted right before the deadline as DHL Express and its US delivery workers agreed to a new four-year contract. This last-minute…
FreightCastsFlatbeds, Foreign Policy, and the FMCSA Funding Crisis | Freight Expectations
This episode of Freight Expectations features a deep-dive conversation between Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler on the volatile state of the 2026 freight…
FreightCastsDon't Ship It, "Glid" It: The Autonomous Vehicle That Drives on Rails and Roads | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
This Monday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, hosted by Malcolm and The Dude, explores the landscape of risk, fleet safety, and the future of autonomous multimodal…
FreightCastsFreight Bankruptcies Mount, Iran War Costs Hapag-Lloyd $50M Weekly, and $488M in MARAD Port Grants | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we dive into the continuing wave of supply chain distress as a diverse range of freight companies file for Chapter 11 protection. Listeners…
FreightCastsThe $10 Million “Fake Vendor” Heist | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
In this special “Fraud Friday” edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris dives deep into the dark side of the supply chain. With losses mounting and…
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Higher for longer | Freightonomics
Economic concerns persist, but the truckload market appears unconcerned as fuel prices soar. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows…
FreightCastsInside Mercertown: The Blueprint for Owner-Operator Success | Brake Check
Host Charles Gracey takes Brake Check on the road to Louisville for an exclusive look inside "Mercertown"—the sprawling, multi-block downtown headquarters of…
FreightCastsHow Small Carriers Can Get Real Value From the MATS Truck Show | The Long Haul
Every year thousands of drivers and trucking companies head to the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky.And every year… most of them make…
FreightCastsUSPS 8% Fuel Surcharge, UPS Retracts Buyouts & Tesla Semi Range | The Morning Minute
The US Postal Service is proposing a historic 8% fuel surcharge on parcel products to combat rising transportation costs fueled by the war in Iran. This…
FreightCastsWhy the Strait of Hormuz Closure is the “Black Swan” of 2026 | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
In this “hump day” edition of WHAT THE TRUCK, host Malcolm Harris takes the wheel solo while co-host Michael Vincent is on vacation. The episode dives deep…
FreightCastsFedEx's Same-Day Delivery Push, C.H. Robinson AI Buyouts, & Hub Group's Nasdaq Notice | The Morning Minute
In today's episode, we explore how FedEx is making a major play for the highly competitive same-day delivery market without using its own trucks. By securing a…
FreightCastsICE Is in Airports Now… Could Trucking Be Next + Fraud in the Mojave???| Brake Check
ICE agents are now showing up in major U.S. airports… and it’s raising serious questions across the transportation industry as it should...could we be…
FreightCasts"Fight to the Death": Why TQL just lost a massive $22M Lawsuit | Freight Expectations
In this episode of Freight Expectations, hosts Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler dive into a mix of viral legal battles and high-stakes global trade…
FreightCastsOcean Shipping Volatility, U.S. Port Security & Staged Trucking Fraud Convictions | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we dive into the high seas where shifting trade patterns and geopolitical tensions are completely reshaping global ocean shipping. As major…
FreightCastsPuking in Court: The Louisiana “Sideswipe” Ring | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
In this Monday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, hosts Malcolm and The Dude are joined by FreightWaves Editor-at-Large John Kingston to break down the explosive…
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Turn Data Into Decisions with SONAR + Excel | #WithSONAR
Welcome back to #WithSONAR! In this episode we're walking through the SONAR Excel Add-In, a powerful tool that lets you pull SONAR data directly into your…
FreightCastsTariff Refund Chaos, Heavy-Duty Technician Shortages, and Steady DEF Prices | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we dive into the fallout from the recent Supreme Court decision striking down emergency tariffs and the resulting administrative chaos for…
FreightCasts80% of Your Freight is a Hidden Fuel Trap
This Friday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? embraces the spirit of March Madness as hosts Malcolm and The Dude dive into a “fully loaded” show featuring expert…
FreightCastsThe State of Freight: Global Disruption and the Freight Market Reset
Freight markets are entering a critical transition point. Rising geopolitical tension in the Middle East is already rippling through global supply chains…
FreightCastsTQL’s $22.5M Verdict, Volvo’s $2B Expansion & $9B Autonomous Trucking Savings | The Morning Minute
In today's episode, we explore how autonomous trucking technology could generate $9 billion in annual consumer savings by 2035. This new report highlights…
FreightCastsDalilah’s Law: The System Failed Her, Now Comes the Law | Brake Check
This isn’t just another trucking story.This is what happens when a broken system finally meets real consequences.On this episode of Brake Check, we take a hard…
FreightCastsThe New Cargo Theft – Fake Drivers, Real Freight | The Long Haul
Cargo theft is evolving — and most small carriers aren’t prepared for it.In this episode of The Long Haul Podcast, Adam sits down with Jillian Kossman, Chief…
FreightCastsFedEx Shuts NY Parcel Centers, Dalilah’s Law CDL Rules Advance, and Autonomous Rail | The Morning Minute
In today's episode, we discuss how a rising robotics company is making waves by adding a former Wabtec CEO to its board. This strategic move brings traditional…
FreightCastsAI Helps 3PLs Move Faster as Freight Margins Tighten | 3PL Summit 2026
Skander Mankai of Front joins FreightWaves to discuss how automation is helping teams respond faster, reduce operational friction, and protect margins in…
FreightCasts159,000 Drivers Choose Weed Over Wheels | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
Welcome to another episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, broadcasting live from the 3PL Summit! Join your hosts, Malcolm Harris and Michael “The Dude” Vincent, as they…
FreightCastsFrom Monitoring to Enforcement: The Next Phase of 3PL Competition | 3PL Summit 2026
Freight has invested heavily in visibility, data, and layered compliance—yet risk persists. The issue isn’t awareness. It’s enforceability. As markets mature…
FreightCastsThe Partnership Flywheel: How Great 3PLs Win in Every Phase of the Cycle | 3PL Summit 2026
In freight, cycles are inevitable. What separates the 3PLs that thrive from the ones that just survive is how they build and protect partnerships when it…
FreightCastsUSPS Warns of Financial Collapse, Rail Volumes Surge, and Sparhawk Trucking Files Chapter 11 | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we dive into the optimistic economic outlook for the rail industry following a strong February that saw carloads jump 6.5% year-over-year…
FreightCastsThe CDL System Is Broken… And Small Carriers Are Paying the Price | Brake Check
Is the trucking industry fixing its problems… or just covering them up? In this episode of Brake Check, we dig into the real issues shaping the future of…
FreightCastsAmazon Overtakes USPS, Samsara vs. Motive Lawsuit, & NJ Driver Reclassification | The Morning Minute
In today's episode, we dive into the escalating legal battle in trucking telematics, where Samsara recently won a $30.3 million arbitration award over false…
FreightCastsWhy 90% of New Drivers Quit in the First Year | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
Malcolm and The Dude kick things off with a lighthearted discussion about March Madness brackets and the unexpected snowy weather in Chattanooga before diving…
FreightCastsWhy Diesel Prices Just Exploded: The Iran Conflict Explained | Freight Expectations
In this episode of Freight Expectations, hosts Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler dive deep into the volatile intersection of global conflict and the trucking…
FreightCastsCPKC Wins STB Ruling, Marad's U.S. Maritime Rebuild, & Universal Logistics' Q4 Plunge | The Morning Minute
In today's episode, we discuss the recent [decision by the Surface Transportation Board to deny a formal investigation into CPKC's intermodal train operations…
FreightCastsThe 4,000-Worker Purge | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
It’s another “magenta magic” Friday on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Hosts Malcolm Harris and The Dude (Michael Vincent) are back to break down the latest in logistics…
FreightCastsEjecting China From American Trucking, Trump's Trade Probes, and Rising Spot Rates | The Morning Minute
In today's episode, we dive into a recent piece on the legislative push to remove Chinese military-connected companies from U.S. supply chains, highlighting a…
FreightCastsFog of war | Freightonomics
The Iranian conflict has added a new layer of complexity to supply chains that were already dealing with a full slate of issues. Dr. Zac Rogers helps unpack…
FreightCastsWho’s Killing Trucking? Politics, Policy & The Exploited Driver Behind It All | Brake Check
Is the trucking industry being pushed to the brink?On this episode of Brake Check, we dive straight into the issues drivers, carriers, and industry leaders are…