FreightCasts

On episode 733 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Transfix co-founder Drew McElroy. Transfix rode the FreightTech wave from the top to the bottom and came out the other side as a different company. McElroy talks about the company’s latest pivot and why it moved away from being a digital freight marketplace by selling its brokerage unit to NFI. While the news may be trying to gaslight you into thinking remote work is dead, Journey’s Morgan MacDermaid is living the digital nomad’s dream. We’ll find out how she’s managing to get the most out of her career and life while seeing the world.Maka Logistics’ Rob Liss talks about intermodal and reefer moves out of Mexico, potential disruptions and more.Plus, SBA loans prolong freight recession; trailer push ups; USPS truck robbed in broad daylight and more.Watch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch storeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Jennifer Sheets, founder and CEO of MasterStaff, Inc. joins us to talk about the evolution of supply chain staffing and shares her experiences helping companies build and develop their workforce. Follow the Loaded and Rolling PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into what nearshoring operations look like in reality. Our guest, Alfonso Quijano, Chief Technology Officer at Lean Solutions Group breaks down some of the success stories and what it looks like to integrate a nearshored operations team successfully. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.Follow the Check Call PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 732 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about Hurricane Beryl making landfall in Houston. The storm has already knocked out power for over 2 million people. Could it trigger carriers’ revenge?With a 75% increase in truck crash fatalities since 2009, is it time to rethink safety? Descartes’ Jerry Veres talks about successful safety culture transformation.Riteload’s loadboard platform promises to connect shippers directly with carriers. We’ll find out from Matthew Kane how it is different from others like DAT and Truckstop. We’ll also find out the story behind a custom pair of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? sneakers.Trying to enjoy the Fourth of July weekend but hampered by endless check calls? LoadPartner’s AI check call platform promises to end the headaches that come with locating your drivers. Garrett Allen breaks down how it works and also tells us about his six-hour motorcycle ride to do air squats in West Virginia.Plus, man shoots drone; another ship gets Ever Givened; and more.Watch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch storeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lane Williams, Founder and CEO of Fusion Now, joins guest host Leah Shaver and discusses the benefits of working with a company that’s been in the shoes of a Director of Recruiting, and shares some trends that are helping companies stand out in their effort to be authentic and attract the right drivers.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/)Infiniti-I (https://infinitiworkforce.com/)Workhound (https://workhound.com/)Asurint (https://asurint.com/)Arya By Leoforce (https://leoforce.com/)Transportation Marketing Group (https://www.recruit-tmg.com/)Seiza (https://www.seiza.co/)Drive My Way (https://www.drivemyway.com/)F| Staff (https://www.fstaff.com/)Trucksafe (https://www.trucksafe.com/)Seated Social (https://seated-social.com/)Repowr (https://repowr.com/)If you’re interested in joining the show or being a sponsor, please email jeremy@takingthehireroad.com.Preview: https://f.io/WD6-Wbkn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss hurricanes, Saks acquiring Neiman Marcus which includes a minority investment by Amazon, and the potential Kroger-Albertsons acquisition. Follow The Stockout PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into the world of fully electric medium-duty trucks. Our guest, Brendan Riley, President and Director at GreenPower breaks down the new REEFERX medium-duty truck. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast.Follow the Running on Ice PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Dakota Semler, co-founder and CEO, XosTopic: Xos cut a third of its workforce, halved its operating expense and raised $50 million in capital by acquiring moribund Electrameccanica -- all in the name of creating a sustainable EV business that could help environmental sustainability.Follow the Truck Tech PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 731 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is sending you into the Fourth of July with news about C.H. Robinson slashing 50% of its U.S. sales staff. The company is betting big on AI, but will it pay off? They’re the first major broker to really find out if this is a business of human relationship or not.A month ago, Offshift’s Mark Manera and I teamed up to get the industry moving with Squats Across America. Our goal was to get 10 air squats filmed and posted on social media in all 50 states. On Tuesday, we completed the map! We’ll take a look at who got up to go low and inspire truck driver health.It wouldn’t be Independence Day without fireworks! Patriot Freight Group’s Andrew Salazar talks about what goes into hauling 1.1 D explosives. We’ll find out how they strap them and how they track them. Plus, a look at flatbed trailer types.Long wait times and struggles getting paid make detention one of the biggest issues in trucking. Spot On TMS’ Blake Lappan is here to declare war on detention and offer up his solution to the industrywide problem.Final mile is the best use case for sustainable delivery so Marcus Hoed stops by to tell us what Dutch X is doing in its space. We’ll take a look at the company’s cargo bikes, and we’ll learn where they’re a fit. Plus, hurricane Beryl eyes Mexico; using a U-Haul to literally move your house; a massive rate the strap work; the gap between contract and spot rates closes; and more.Watch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch storeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Andrew Haun, senior vice president of sales, strategic accounts at Reliance Partners joins to talk about how innovations in dashcams and telematics are helping fleets and their insurance providers. Follow the Loaded and Rolling PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices