FreightCasts

FreightWaves
undefined
Oct 9, 2023 • 33min

The Stockout EP91 Is Ozempic leaving CPG items on the shelf?

FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss Kellanova, Amazon, Ozempic’s impact on CPG and interview Ed Smith, Vice President of Distribution and Fulfillment at Averitt Express.Follow The Stockout PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
undefined
Oct 9, 2023 • 1h 3min

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP638 TQL verdict fallout, Mack on strike and bad trucking deals

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Armchair Attorney Matthew Leffler about the landmark TQL verdict. Now that a judge has ruled TQL owes thousands of former employees overtime pay, what will it mean for every other brokerage? Freight fraud is out of control. FreightValidate’s Nathan Ebel’s new software solution that combats fraud just dropped. We’ll find out how it works.FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson breaks down trucking markets, a strike at Mack Trucks, warehouse automation and more.So you’ve been in a semi-truck accident, now what? Wattsmen Diesel House’s Sam Watts breaks down what to do in a worst-case scenario. Plus, rate the strap work; Canadian Thanksgiving; roadside performance art; and horrible truck stop creations. Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
undefined
Oct 6, 2023 • 33min

Drilling Deep EP177 The efficiency of battery-electric vehicles

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency recently ran its "Run on Less" event with a focus completely on battery-electric vehicles. What did it show? Its executive director Mike Roeth joins John Kingston to talk about it.Follow the Drilling Deep PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
undefined
Oct 6, 2023 • 29min

Net-Zero Carbon EP92 RNG for the win!

Reaching our collective climate goals will require all available options to cut emissions, and soon. While EV fleet electrification races forward, there are challenges around infrastructure availability, truck costs, and maintenance to consider. All of those challenges have been discussed and addressed in the natural gas fleet market. And with the upcoming release of Cummins’ 15L engine, natural gas fleet solutions are well positioned for growth. Today’s episode features Brett Wetzel, VP of Sustainability and Innovation at US Venture, and Lynn Lyon, Director of Sustainable Transportation at US Energy. Listen in to hear these industry experts discuss the environmental benefits of renewable natural gas (RNG), trends in the market, and ways shippers and fleets can get involved.Follow the Net-Zero Carbon PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
undefined
Oct 6, 2023 • 26min

Running on Ice EP62 Real-Time Location Monitoring's Game-Changing Impact

In this episode, we explore the game-changing role of real-time location monitoring solutions in the world of supply chain management. Join us as we sit down with Simon Brinckmann, Senior Director of Business Excellence and Innovation at World Courier, a leading expert in logistics technology, to uncover how these innovative solutions are revolutionizing shipment visibility and proactive risk management. 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
undefined
Oct 6, 2023 • 1h 3min

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP637 Uber Freight’s autonomous loads; truckload volumes plunge; FreightTech’s new API

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about a massive plunge in outbound tender volumes nationwide. What’s causing it? A bad market, the UAW strike or Ozempic?Uber Freight and Waabi are teaming up on autonomous loads with a new 10-year deal. Waabi’s Dustin Koehl talks about drivers-as-a-service robotics and how that will factor into digital brokerage services. The Scheduling Standards Consortium announced the achievement of a landmark milestone — the publication of its technical standard for developing scheduling APIs for transportation management systems. Now that it’s live, Raj Subbiah at Uber Freight and Chirag Modi at Blue Yonder get us up to speed on how it works.Booking per-load insurance has historically been time-consuming and frustrating for motor carriers and freight brokers, so Reliance Partners and McLeod Software have teamed up to streamline the process. Per-load shipper’s interest insurance is now integrated directly with McLeod. Reliance Partners’ Mark Vickers tells us everything we need to know.Josh Gonzalez co-founded a freight market in one of the worst markets in history. We’ll find out why this Amazon alum is bullish on his new trucking company, TJG Logistics. Plus, why Georgia police got a semi; emergency alert snitches on the Amish; bad trucking investments; and why you should always wear a hardhat. Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
undefined
Oct 5, 2023 • 27min

Taking The Hire Road EP126 Boosting The Bottom Line With Wellness, Data, And Compliance In Trucking

Jeremy Reymer, Founder of DriverReach, is joined today by a great industry friend and fellow compliance nerd, Stacey Gibson, Personnel Operations Manager at TLC Companies. Remember you can submit any questions or comments, including those which may appear on upcoming Deeper Dive segments - at podcast@driverreach.com. And don’t forget to rate and review Taking the Hire Road on whatever platform you listen on!Follow the Taking The Hire Road PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
undefined
Oct 5, 2023 • 26min

Tracks Through Time EP14 Truck driver's vanishing act: The Devin Williams story

In this chilling episode, we delve into the baffling 1995 disappearance of truck driver Devin Williams, who vanished without a trace in the heart of Arizona's Tonto National Forest, leaving behind a perplexing mystery that still haunts investigators to this day.Follow the Tracks Through Time PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
undefined
Oct 4, 2023 • 26min

Truck Tech EP33 Startups get a hand up at Volvo’s CampX

Guest: Helene Niklasson, head of Volvo CampXTopic: Finding and incubating the best young startups and validating their ideas is helping Volvo Group solve challenges in electromobility, manufacturing and sustainability.Follow the Truck Tech PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
undefined
Oct 4, 2023 • 28min

#WithSONAR EP100 How Automotive Supply Chains Work

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca, and Tony Mulvey will be discussing the recent drop in truckload volumes and increased wait times at automotive facilities for trucks and why this may get worse for the broader logistics market if the UAW strike continues. Additionally, we will be joined by supply chain veteran, Gereon Hempel of 21 Consulting to discuss automotive supply chains and why the UAW strikes are a big deal!Follow the #WithSONAR PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app