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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!
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FreightCastsThe Freight Recovery Illusion: Rising Rates, Falling Demand, and the Reality for Small Carriers
Freight markets are sending mixed signals right now.Spot rates are ticking up.Tender rejection pockets are appearing across the country.Port volumes are…
FreightCasts1.4 Million Truckloads at Risk?!? | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
Welcome to a brand new edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? with your hosts Malcolm Harris and “The Dude,” Michael Vincent. In this episode, we dive deep into the…
FreightCastsInside the Chameleon Insurance Agency | Fraud Watch
In this episode of Fraud Watch, Phillip Brink sits down with Christopher Allen, also known as Tim Bannon, to tell the origin story behind The Bannon Report…
FreightCasts$3.5M Amazon Freight Fraud, Mexico Truck Production Plunges 50%, and Fura Acquires Barton Logistics | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we dive into the latest numbers from south of the border, where heavy vehicle manufacturing in Mexico saw a massive 50% drop in February. We…
FreightCastsThe Soul of Trucking is Fighting for Survival | Brake Check
Today on Brake Check, we take a break from the headlines and dive into something just as important .... the culture of trucking.Truck shows have long been the…
FreightCastsUnion Pacific Rail Merger, Trump Tariff Lawsuits, and MSC Gulf Shipping Halts | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we dive into Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena's defense of the proposed $85 billion merger with Norfolk Southern, which he claims will vastly…
FreightCastsOperation Sideswipe: The "Slammer" Scam Killing Trucking Profits
On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Malcolm and The Dude do a deep dive into the top stories in logistics which include, Operation Side Swipe: A look into a…
FreightCastsThe Supreme Court Case That Could Change Trucking Forever | Freight Expectations
In this episode of Freight Expectations, Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler break down one of the most important legal battles in the trucking industry: the…
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Geopolitical Alerts: Your Freight Market Risk Radar | #WithSONAR
Welcome back to #WithSONAR! In this episode we're walking through our new Geopolitical Alerts, designed to give leadership teams immediate visibility into…
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Crude Oil Hits $110, Mexican Steel Crackdown, & The SHIPS Act | Morning Minute
In today’s FreightWaves Morning Minute, we look at the escalating geopolitical conflict that has sent crude oil prices surging to $110 a barrel, creating a…
FreightCastsThe $200,000 Driver Purge That Could Make Roads More Dangerous | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
In this high-energy Friday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Malcolm and The Dude dive into the critical legal and regulatory shifts currently impacting the…
FreightCastsNo Sales. No Spin. Just Truth – Understanding the Messaging Behind Trucking | The Long Haul
Truckers are sold to 24/7 — by brokers, shippers, insurance companies, fuel programs, tech apps, dispatchers, and every “solution” in the industry.But here’s…
FreightCastsSupreme Court Went From Nuking Tariffs To to Debating The Meaning of Motor Vehicles...WTF! | Brake Check
The trucking industry is facing pressure from every direction .... the courtroom, the criminal underworld, and regulators.In this episode we break down a major…
FreightCastsCarrier Catch-22: Solving the Capacity Puzzle | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Malcolm and The Dude dive deep into the current state of the supply chain with two industry heavyweights. First, John…
FreightCastsCommitment Over Price: How Shippers and Carriers Build Long-Term Success | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
In this live edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? from the “Queen City” of Charlotte, NC, host Malcolm Harris sits down with industry experts to dissect a freight…
FreightCastsThe Truck Whisperer: Turning Fleet Data into Action | Loaded and Rolling
In this episode of Loaded and Rolling, host Thomas Wasson sits down with David Blackwell and Akshaya Kumar from EROAD to discuss the evolution of the “Truck…
FreightCastsAI Is Coming for Dispatch… And Recruiting Is in Crisis or is it? | Brake Check
Today on Brake Check Live (3/3/26), we tackle two forces reshaping trucking from the inside out: artificial intelligence and driver recruiting.First up, Tapan…
FreightCastsDalilah’s Law: A Transformative Shift in Trucking Regulation | Freight Expectations
In this episode of Freight Expectations, hosts Matthew Leffler and Craig discuss the transformative potential of "Dalilah’s Law," a proposed piece of…
FreightCastsVibe Shift in the Market: Why Freight Rates are Staying Higher for Longer | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
In this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Thomas Wasson dives deep into the major geopolitical events impacting global supply chains, specifically focusing on…
FreightCastsThe 42% Rejection Rate: Why Flatbedders are Naming Their Price | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
In this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent wrap up the month of February 2026 with a deep dive into industrial trends…
FreightCastsWalmart’s $100M Gig Worker Settlement, ONE CEO Exits & NY's Strict Trucking Penalties | The Morning Minute
Welcome to the Friday, February 27th edition of the FreightWaves Morning Minute, where we cover the latest developments in the global logistics and shipping…
FreightCastsTariffs, Trade, and Trucking Chaos | Freightonomics
The domestic freight market remains unstable four weeks after Winter Storm Fern. The question now is whether increased regulatory enforcement pressure could…
FreightCastsMore Than Miles – Michael Riccio on Leadership, Logistics, and the Future of Freight Partnerships | The Long Haul
After 35 years in transportation — from helping build Leonard’s Express into a $350M logistics powerhouse to leading the Transportation Intermediaries…
FreightCastsUPS $150K Driver Buyouts, WiseTech’s AI Layoffs & USPS Supreme Court Immunity | The Morning Minute
Welcome to The Morning Minute, your definitive source for global supply chain market intelligence. Today we break down the massive news from UPS as the company…
FreightCastsLIVE at Recruit & Retain in Nashville
Brake Check LIVE in Nashville | Standing With Trucking’s Boldest VoicesBrake Check went live in Nashville at Recruit & Retain by Conversion Interactive…
FreightCastsThe “Dead Horse” of Logistics: Why No One is Vetting Your Carriers | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
In this episode of the podcast WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent engage in a fast-paced discussion on current events impacting the…
FreightCastsTrump's Proposed CDL Ban, FedEx Tariff Lawsuits, & Driverless Freight Operations | The Morning Minute
In today's FreightWaves Morning Minute, we cover President Trump's State of the Union address and his call for strict new regulations on commercial driver's…
FreightCastsSourcing solutions with Source Logistics
In this episode, we dive into a solution based omnichannel approach. Our guest, Raul Villarreal, CEO at Source Logistics, breaks down the why behind being that…
FreightCastsThe Safety Illusion: CDL Crackdowns, Insurance Exposure & The Training Reckoning | Brake Check
Brake Check Live, we break down three developments every carrier should be watching closely. FMCSA has issued mandatory directives surrounding non-domiciled…
FreightCastsAscendTMS Acquires LoadPilot, New DOT Truck Parking Rules, & Velocity Vehicles Downgrade | The Morning Minute
Welcome to today's episode of our logistics podcast, where we first discuss how AscendTMS has entered the mergers and acquisitions space with its recent…
FreightCastsWhy The $1.5 Billion Cartel War For Avocados Is Happening | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
In this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent break down a volatile week in global logistics where political shifts and cartel…
FreightCastsThe IEPA Ruling, Executive Overreach, & The Most Interesting Trucking Market In History | Freight Expectations
In this episode of Freight Expectations, FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller and “The Armchair Attorney” Matthew Leffler dive into a historic day for the…
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Freight Market Signals to Watch | #WithSONAR
Welcome back to WithSONAR! In this episode we're breaking down the key freight market indicators you should be watching to confidently back your pricing and…
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Supreme Court Tariff Ruling, Mexico Freight Disruptions & 2026 Truckload Rates | Morning Minute
The Supreme Court has issued a major ruling limiting the president's emergency tariff powers, which is poised to reshape the global trade outlook. This…
FreightCastsWhy The Supreme Court Just Nuked Global Tariffs | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
Happy Friday! On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris dives into the heavy-hitting topics that every fleet leader, broker, and driver needs…
FreightCastsThe State of Freight: Winter Disruptions and a Shifting Market
As volatility continues into early 2026, Craig Fuller, CEO and founder of FreightWaves and Zach Strickland, Head of Freight Market Intelligence at SONAR break…
FreightCastsChameleon Carriers EXPOSED: The DOT Loophole Hurting Trucking | Brake Check
Chameleon carriers.Shut down one DOT number.Open another.Same trucks. Same players. New identity.In this episode of Brake Check, we expose how some carriers…
FreightCastsAftertreatment Is the Silent Killer of Small Fleets | The Long Haul
Aftertreatment failures don’t usually show up as one big catastrophic bill — they show up as downtime, repeat derates, misdiagnosed parts, and decisions made…
FreightCastsFedEx Surcharges, Feds Sting Sham CDL Schools, & New NS-CMA CGM Intermodal Launch | Morning Minute
Norfolk Southern and CMA CGM have announced a partnership to launch a new "truck-like" intermodal service connecting the Port of Los Angeles to key Midwest…
FreightCastsWhy Illinois Just Got Put On The FMCSA “Death Clock” | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
Malcolm kicks off the show with a look at current headlines, including UPS’s optimization plan to close 22 sortation centers and the FMCSA’s crackdown on CDL…
FreightCastsUPS Closing 22 Facilities, Cargo Theft Spikes in CA & TX, Rail Merger Delayed | Morning Minute
A new report reveals that California and Texas accounted for more than half of all U.S. cargo theft incidents last year, with electronics remaining a top…
FreightCastsWhat's New in The Used Truck Market | Loaded & Rolling
On this episode of Loaded and Rolling, host Thomas Wasson sits down with Steve Oliver of Taylor and Martin to unpack how shifting freight rates, tariff…
FreightCastsSupreme Court Shake-Up + CDL Controversy: Is Trucking Ready for What’s Next? | Brake Check
Is trucking entering a new era? In this episode of Brake Check on FreightWaves, we examine two forces shaping the future of freight workforce development and…
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Hapag-Lloyd Acquires ZIM for $4.2B; AGs Fight Rail Merger; Gas Tax Cap Proposed | Morning Minute
In this episode, we cover the major consolidation in ocean shipping as Hapag-Lloyd agrees to acquire ZIM Integrated Shipping Services in a deal valued at…
FreightCastsWhy Your Paper BOL is a $52 Billion Security Hole | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Malcolm kicks things off with the latest headlines in freight, from ELD enforcement updates and cross-border truck…
FreightCastsHapag-Lloyd in talks to acquire Zim, Roadcheck 2026 dates set & NYC delivery law battle | Morning Minute
On today’s FreightWaves Morning Minute, we examine the legal battle brewing over New York City's renewed effort to license final-mile delivery giants like…
FreightCastsRunning on Ice | If Ice Cream Fails.. The Cold Chain Fails
Online grocery has exploded from just 2% of orders ten years ago to nearly 20% today but the cold chain hasn’t caught up. On this episode of Running on Ice…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? | Why 40,000 Drivers Are About To Lose Their CDLs
On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Malcolm breaks down the biggest trucking and freight headlines of the week, from CDL regulations and cross-border trade…
FreightCastsEpstein Files Hit DP World, Panama Canal Fight, Cargo Theft Surge | Morning Minute
In today's episode, we discuss how investors are cutting ties with DP World following revelations about the CEO's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Two major…
FreightCastsThe Long Haul |Broker Transparency — Where the Line Really Is
Broker transparency has become one of the most emotionally charged topics in trucking — and for good reason. Small carriers feel boxed out, brokers feel…
FreightCastsBrake Check | On the floor at Manifest: Part 2
Charles is on the floor for day 3 of Manifest. He talks to: - Fred Ligouri from Freightliner - Danielle Chaffin from Revenova - Whitney Cowell and Bobbie…
FreightCastsFMCSA Restricts Non-Domiciled CDLs, Trucking Jobs Plunge & Amazon Pharmacy Expands | Morning Minute
Federal regulators have finalized strict new standards for non-domiciled CDLs which will limit license eligibility to holders of specific work visas. Critics…
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? | Why This Forgotten 1938 Law is Tanking Driver Pay
In this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris dives into the latest headlines and industry shifts defining the logistics landscape in early 2026…
FreightCastsTeamsters Sue UPS to Block Buyouts, CSX Signs $670M Deal & Deaf Driver Victory | Morning Minute
The Teamsters union has filed a lawsuit to block a new driver choice program at UPS, calling the voluntary buyouts an illegal move to eliminate jobs. Union…
FreightCastsBrake Check | On the floor at Manifest: Part 1
Host Charles Gracey takes the show on the road to Manifest in Las Vegas, the epicenter of logistics and supply chain innovation. In Part 1 of our “Live From…
FreightCastsCBP Targets High-Risk Exports, Mullen Leads TCA & Samsara’s AI Coach | Morning Minute
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is looking to secure exports with a proposed rule mandating electronic data filing for all vessel cargo before it leaves…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? | Not Your Average Joe
WHAT THE TRUCK?!? is back with a packed Monday edition Kicking off the show, Malcom sits down with Jane Jazrawy, CEO of CarriersEdge and creator of the Best…
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#WithSONAR | Shipper Cost & Risk Control with SCI
Welcome back to WithSONAR! In this episode we’re diving into Supply Chain Intelligence (SCI)—our shipper-focused network analysis tool designed to help you cut…
FreightCastsFreight Expectations | Trucking before deregulation, LTLs and the legacy of Yellow
Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler dig into the most important—and most misunderstood—topics in freight. From market cycles and carrier bankruptcies to…
FreightCastsFedEx Buys InPost for $9.2B, Toyota’s Jaxport Hub & ‘Chameleon Carrier’ Probe | Morning Minute
On today’s show, we discuss the major deal in which a consortium led by FedEx has agreed to acquire InPost in a transaction valued at nearly $9.2 billion. This…