Brake 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 Manifest” series, Charles hits the showroom floor to catch the pulse of the industry and sit down with the heavy hitters shaping the future of freight.
In This Episode:
Market Insights with Craig Fuller: The Founder and CEO of FreightWaves joins us to discuss why he is “so bullish” on the 2026 freight market. Craig breaks down high-frequency data, the return of carrier pricing power, and why he believes 2026 will be “epic” for truckers.
Legal Landmines with Matthew Leffler: “The Armchair Attorney” weighs in on the critical importance of maintenance, the dangers of non-compliance in the supply chain, and whether Doctor Doom could resist the One Ring.
Solving the Scheduling Struggle: Tom Curee, President of Qued, explains how they are tackling the “it sucks” reality of appointment scheduling to bring connectivity and efficiency to the dock.
Industry Advocacy with Dale Prax: The freight veteran from Freight Validate and Truckstop.com dives deep into the fight against fraud, the need for better driver retention, and why the industry must band together to create the supply chain that drivers actually deserve.
Whether you’re a carrier, broker, or shipper, this episode is packed with the optimism, raw data, and “common sense” solutions you need to navigate the road ahead.
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