FreightCasts

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 port. This digital update replaces an outdated paper system to help officials better intercept high-risk shipments containing contraband like weapons or narcotics. In leadership news, the Truckload Carriers Association has named Jim Mullen as the organization’s next president. The former FMCSA chief brings decades of regulatory experience to the role and will succeed retiring president Jim Ward this April. Samsara is modernizing fleet safety with the launch of an AI-powered coaching system that provides real-time guidance to drivers. By analyzing patterns such as distraction and drowsiness, the tool acts as a pro coach in the cab  to help eliminate accidents caused by human error. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Fleets to Drive For® program, to break down what top-performing fleets are doing right in 2026, how driver expectations are changing, and why culture, safety, and stability matter more than ever. Then, Malcom is joined in studio by Joe Feeney of TMC Transportation and President of the Chattanooga Supply Chain Association. Joe talks leadership, logistics, the future of Chattanooga as a freight hub — and of course, a little fun along the way. From industry headlines to real conversations with people shaping trucking and supply chain, this episode is one you don’t want to miss. ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ ⁠Subscribe to the WTT newsletter⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠More FreightWaves Podcasts⁠ #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 costs, reduce risk, and gain more control over your transportation network. What you’ll learn in this episode: Where to find SCI in SONAR and how to get access A walkthrough of the Summary View with spend, market comparison, risk, and opportunity insights How to use the Network View to identify challenging DCs and priority markets Lane-level analysis with rate comparisons, lane scores, and market difficulty Multi-modal insights with intermodal volume trends (when available) Risk & efficiency quadrants to guide procurement and carrier strategy Exporting network and lane views for RFPs and custom analysis How SCI supports smarter decisions in fragile market conditions SCI is available as an add-on under Applications in SONAR. If you don’t currently have access, reach out to your Account Manager to learn more. We also have exciting updates planned this year—if you’re interested in joining our Shipper Consortium, we’d love to chat. 📩 Have questions? Reach out to cs@gosonar.com or your Account Manager. 💡 Subscribe for more quick SONAR insights! #freighttech #freighttech #gosonar #sonar #softwareasaservice #logistics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler dig into the most important—and most misunderstood—topics in freight. From market cycles and carrier bankruptcies to regulation, labor, and industry history, Freight Expectations connects today’s headlines with the forces that actually drive transportation. ⁠Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 acquisition will give FedEx a significant foothold in the European e-commerce market by granting access to a massive network of automated parcel lockers. We also cover the latest developments at the Port of Jacksonville, where Southeast Toyota Distributors has opened a new $145 million vehicle processing center. The modern facility on Blount Island features on-site rail and truck loading capabilities aimed at increasing processing capacity to nearly 430,000 vehicles annually. In legal news, federal investigators are expanding their probe into a network of alleged "chameleon carriers" following a deadly crash in Indiana involving an Amish community. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has identified specific companies and a training school accused of fraud and evading safety regulations to keep unqualified drivers on the road. Finally, stay tuned for a new episode of "What the Truck?!?" airing today at noon on FreightWaves TV. If you miss the live broadcast, the episode will be available for streaming on our YouTube page. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big game energy is in the air, so you already know WHAT THE TRUCK?!? is coming in hot. Malcolm kicks things off breaking down the biggest headlines in freight and logistics, then brings out a true triple threat for this episode. Justin Turner joins to talk about what shippers, brokers, and sales teams are really dealing with right now and how companies can actually execute in a tough market. Matthew Leffler, the Armchair Attorney himself, gets into carrier liability, fraud, maintenance issues, and what operators need to watch out for in 2026. And to round it out, Abe Eshkenazi steps in to give a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to pull off something as massive as the Super Bowl from a supply chain perspective Big topics, real talk, and zero fluff—this one’s packed. ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ ⁠Subscribe to the WTT newsletter⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠More FreightWaves Podcasts⁠ #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New financial data indicates the freight market may finally be flipping as shippers pay significantly more to move the same volume of goods. This shift in pricing power is creating a painful squeeze for brokers like RXO, who saw their margins crushed to just 1.2% this quarter. The pressure is also forcing legitimate capacity out of the market, with recent Chapter 11 filings from Quickway Transportation and Robert Bearden Trucking removing hundreds of drivers from the road. While honest fleets fold, a deadly chameleon carrier network has been exposed for dodging regulations and operating dangerous equipment under multiple identities. Regulators are attempting to close safety loopholes, including a review of foreign trucker commercial driver's licenses currently pending at the OMB. Amidst the chaos, innovation offers some relief, as Truck Parking Club hits a major milestone in unlocking safe spaces for drivers to rest. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of the FreightWaves Morning Minute highlights FedEx's plans for a massive infrastructure upgrade at its Memphis World Hub to support e-commerce growth. The proposed "Project Hercules" involves a new 1.6 million-square-foot automated sort center that will connect to existing facilities. In Washington, Republican lawmakers are urging the Surface Transportation Board to apply stricter scrutiny to pending rail mergers. They argue that regulators must reject any consolidation deals that fail to demonstrate clear, tangible benefits for shippers and the public. Finally, the podcast reports that a digital marketplace for truck parking has rapidly expanded to 4,000 locations nationwide. The company aims to more than double its network by the end of the year to help alleviate the critical shortage of safe parking for drivers. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Credit isn’t the problem in trucking—misunderstanding it is. In this episode of The Long Haul Podcast, I sit down with Gerri Detweiler, to break down how credit really works for owner-operators and small fleets. This isn’t a conversation about products or approvals. It’s about how personal credit, business credit, and cash flow collide in real life—and why too many carriers end up trapped instead of empowered. If you’ve ever wondered why “good revenue” still feels like financial stress, this episode is for you. ⁠Follow The Long Haul Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Zac Rogers comes on to discuss the impact so the holidays and winter weather on the most recent Logistics Managers’ Index and supply chains. ⁠Follow the Freightonomics Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices