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What The Truck?!? episode 65 What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Thanks to our sponsor, TriumphPay. TriumphPay is the leading carrier payment platform in transportation. With over 50,000 carriers paid, TriumphPay helps to drive capacity, efficiency and cash flow for brokers and shippers. Visit triumphpay.com to learn more. Whatcha drinkin? Weekly Market Update: Freight brokers call market bottom, look for spring tightening Earnings Over/Under: Knight-Swift modestly beats expectations and trims guidance Manhattan Associates’ adjusted earnings beat Wall Street expectations Old Dominion beats earnings on lower OR, but no 2019 revenue guidance UPS posts mixed-bag of first quarter numbers – company remains “show-me story,” analyst says Universal Logistics posts record first quarter despite truckload decline BorgWarner issues soft second quarter guidance despite beating first quarter expectations Updated: Echo Global Logistics squeaks out an earnings win against tough comparisons Landstar System sees first quarter results ahead of expectations Tesla misses analysts’ forecasts, loses $2.90 per share in first quarter All Thing Tech: Tech group calls for national road-user fee Waymo is setting up a production facility in Detroit to manufacture self-driving cars A view from the front lines of ocean shipping’s technological evolution Daimler CEO draws (electric) line in the sand, Portland facility to convert to EV manufacturing Penske opens heavy-duty electric charging stations What’s coming up on the radio show this week? We spend 5 Good Minutes with Melissa Forman, COO of TriumphPay. Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? Transparency19 coming May 6-8? Bevi water machine in HQ2? Endless local beer on tap? Cornhole on Fridays? Garage doors that open onto Market Street? Tesla missing its earning? The flatbed trucking market? Having a Taco Mac across the Market Street? Tim Dooner joining us on What the Truck?!? The future of precision railroading Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? episode 64 What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? TriumphPay is the leading carrier payment platform in transportation. With over 50,000 carriers paid, TriumphPay helps to drive capacity, efficiency and cash flow for brokers and shippers. Visit triumphpay.com to learn more. Weekly Market Update: J.B. Hunt misses analysts' first quarter earnings and revenue estimates Truckload carriers' first quarter results don't appear to be in jeopardy after the J.B. Hunt report Marten Transport reports best-ever net increase of more than 30 percent in first quarter of 2019 What gets hauled to Vegas, stays in Vegas And then on to the freight tech headlines of the week: FreightTech investment surges in 2019 ValueAct Capital believes Nikola Motor Company is a gamechanger in the freight industry On-demand warehousing startup Flowspace raises $12 million in Series A investment Singapore collaborates with Volocopter to add air taxis to its skyline Big deal, little deal (what's the deal with you)? Canada to appeal WTO ruling over U.S. softwood lumber tariffs Over 20 years later, Lytx continues to evolve alongside the industry it serves FreightWaves and TIA announce SONAR data partnership Kansas City Southern's first-quarter net profit jumps 16 percent Government watchdogs urge review of underride guard requirements Record-breaking snow season breaks Sierra Nevada drought E-commerce breeds "algorithmic-based pricing conspiracies" Manufacturing stalls again, capping a disappointing quarter for freight demand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? episode 63 What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? TriumphPay is the leading carrier payment platform in transportation. With over 50,000 carriers paid, TriumphPay helps to drive capacity, efficiency and cash flow for brokers and shippers. Visit triumphpay.com to learn more. Our focus this week is on regulatory moves, final mile and LTL, and updates in freight tech and capital investment. This week Ellis Smith joins Chad Prevost in the studio while JP is on assignment in Orlando covering the TIA Conference. Freight Tech and capital investment: Uber expected to register IPO on April 11, anticipates $100B in valuation Start-ups in Seattle: Where are the Amazon spin-out companies? Last mile: In `delivery nation,' all roads lead to the final mile UPS to roll out major pricing revamp as it benefits from network efficiency steps Regulatory: U.S. carriers face carbon surcharge in Canadian provinces States taking the lead in "policy disruption" for AV and EV Closing drug-test loopholes could hit driver availability Virginia sets higher fuel taxes, registration fees to fund improvements, especially on 81 Trucking and rail industries to advise regulators on national security Port Report: Trump signs executive order seeking to boost U.S. energy development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? episode 62 What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? TriumphPay is the leading carrier payment platform in transportation. With over 50,000 carriers paid, TriumphPay helps to drive capacity, efficiency and cash flow for brokers and shippers. Visit triumphpay.com to learn more. Weekly Market Update: Survey data shows upcoming improvement in manufacturing, softening service sector U.S. rail volumes dip as carriers grapple with flooding impacts War on Detention update: Specialty stores and electronic retail tops the list for longest dock times And then on to the other big headlines of the week: ICONIQ Capital invests in Truckstop.com at $1B valuation White House: Trump would let trucks cross Mexican border if it closes Providence Equity buys GlobalTranz back from The Jordan Company after just 8 months Stock stumbling, Lyft announces $50 million in transportation initiatives Big deal, little deal (what's the deal with you)? Canadian National lays out $615 million capital plan for eastern provinces March Class 8 truck orders plummet 66 percent from a year Departure of Maersk's No. 2 executive marks official end of liner operator's foray into oil and gas Researchers trick Tesla Autopilot using stickers on the road Walmart is introducing a voice assistant to take on Amazon Fast Radius raises $48 million to scale up its additive manufacturing capacity Navistar recalls more than 24,000 International-brand trucks for exhaust pipe defect Canadian carrier Bison Transport acquires Wisconsin-based trucking fleet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? episode 61 What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Well, a lot. Like Friday is the day that the Freight Futures becomes reality. We also discuss private equity and VC in transportation logistics and celebrate freight and tech and innovation. Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. Weekly Market Update: Flatbed outlook for 2019 looks significantly worse compared to 2018 Brokers, carriers, and Wall Street agree: freight volumes stagnant Economic outlook depends on the data points you believe Radio Recap: independent contractors, rails, futures, and data And then on to the other big headlines of the week: Private equity on a mission to bring transport and logistics into the future Autonomous, electric and regulatory barriers: Navistar’s Gilligan paints a path forward Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? LIDAR company lands $60M Chinese commercial vehicle market expected to continue softening through 2022 UPS and Matternet launch commercial drone deliveries on N.C. hospital campus Uber buys Middle East rival Careem for $3.1 billion Volkswagen partners with Amazon subsidiary to improve operational efficiency Indian logistics startup Delhivery attains unicorn status with new financial raise All-electric seaplane fleet coming to the Pacific Northwest Canadian trucker XTL says hourly driver pay program is paying off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? episode 61 What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Well, a lot. Like Friday is the day that the Freight Futures becomes reality. We also discuss private equity and VC in transportation logistics and celebrate freight and tech and innovation. Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. Weekly Market Update: Flatbed outlook for 2019 looks significantly worse compared to 2018 Brokers, carriers, and Wall Street agree: freight volumes stagnant Economic outlook depends on the data points you believe Radio Recap: independent contractors, rails, futures, and data And then on to the other big headlines of the week: Private equity on a mission to bring transport and logistics into the future Autonomous, electric and regulatory barriers: Navistar’s Gilligan paints a path forward Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? LIDAR company lands $60M Chinese commercial vehicle market expected to continue softening through 2022 UPS and Matternet launch commercial drone deliveries on N.C. hospital campus Uber buys Middle East rival Careem for $3.1 billion Volkswagen partners with Amazon subsidiary to improve operational efficiency Indian logistics startup Delhivery attains unicorn status with new financial raise All-electric seaplane fleet coming to the Pacific Northwest Canadian trucker XTL says hourly driver pay program is paying off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? episode 60 What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. Weekly Market Update: Shippers return to their old ways of detention as carrier compliance increases Radio Recap: guests discuss actionable data on show 4 And then on to the other big headlines of the week: BLS cites lack of pay – not drivers – as cause for driver shortage ATA asserts government driver shortage study gets it wrong Soft CVTI guidance sparks truckload selloff FedEx earnings depressed by slowing global economy and trade fears Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? California clean tech coalition endorses “transforming trucking” legislative package Orca AI is helping ships navigate safely in congested waters Experts react on AAR's request for cost-benefit analysis in STB proceedings Federal Reserve says no rate hikes, 2.1% GDP growth in 2019 Supreme Court declines to review California case with possible driver classification impact TuSimple adds night vision to the mix Court dismisses carrier lawsuit against Rhode Island truck tolling Truck trailer orders down again in February, but analysts predict another record year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. Weekly Market Update: Weekly Market Update: Freight volumes move the opposite direction of the clocks And then on to the other big headlines of the week: Grimaldi ship sinks in Bay of Biscay U.S. airlines, Boeing ground all 737 MAX aircraft after FAA reversal FEMA contractor Lipsey Logistics CEO arrested for cocaine distribution that includes kids FedEx doesn't consider Amazon a competitor? SEC filings beg to differ Finally, the freight duo plays a round of Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? Will they finally get them all in under two minutes? FMCSA chief Martinez’s reception at TCA marks improved relationship between regulators and industry. Big Deal or Little Deal? Trump budget plan boosts funding for major freight projects. Big Deal or Little Deal? Wagers, XPO’s COO, leaves company after position is eliminated. Big Deal or Little Deal? Freight rates from/to China slide down the slippery slope. Big Deal or Little Deal? Oil major BP announces new low-sulfur fuel. Big Deal or Little Deal? Hydrogen, not batteries, seen as the fuel for carbon-free trucking in the long run. Big Deal or Little Deal? LNG market ignites Jones Act debate on Capitol Hill. Big Deal or Little Deal? Bumble Bee Foods is tracking seafood across global supply chains through blockchain. Big Deal or Little Deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On our bonus episode coverage we deep dive into autonomous technology and driver retention and turnover, especially from the perspective of small and mid-size carriers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? This week Chad and JP are joined by FreightWaves' Chief Data Scientist, Daniel Pickett. Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. First, they bring you the Weekly Market Update: Weekly Market Update: March volumes arrive on schedule, capacity remains loose Brokers say ample capacity readily absorbing contracted volume uptick FreightWaves releases Vnomics miles per gallon index in SONAR Radio Recap: quotables from FreightWaves' second show And then on to the other big headlines of the week: Teamster locals' `no' votes throw wrench into UPS' contract implementation Cost blowouts cause profits to plunge at CMA CGM Regulatory hurdles threaten to slow blockchain development in the U.S. Harris Williams bankers explain why 3PL M&A will stay hot in 2019 Finally, they play another round of Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? and try desperately to make the two-minute cut. Maersk's CEO touts ease of booking ocean freight, putting freight forwarders on notice Big Deal or Little Deal? REIT Colony Capital expands industrial portfolio in $1.1 billion deal Big Deal or Little Deal? Warning UPS about excessive capex and buybacks, Moody’s downgrades outlook to negative Big Deal or Little Deal? Gates, a16z invest in KoBold Metals, AI startup hunting ethical cobalt Big Deal or Little Deal? Regulators make it easier to upgrade commercial drivers licenses Big Deal or Little Deal? UPS creates executive role to promote diversity, women in business Big Deal or Little Deal? New logistics center to benefit Alaska air cargo transfer program Big Deal or Little Deal? U.S. and China near deal, but it may not solve global trade problems Big Deal or Little Deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices