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Aug 11, 2023 • 28min

Running on Ice EP54 Revolutionizing Food Safety: Exploring Rapid Point-of-Care Diagnostics in the Food Chain

In this episode, we delve into the world of rapid point-of-care diagnostics and their transformative impact on food safety in the entire food chain. We sit down with Bruno Jactel to understand the key differences between conventional laboratory testing and rapid point-of-care diagnostics. From detecting potential contaminants and pathogens to addressing foodborne illnesses, we explore the incredible capabilities of these diagnostics in safeguarding public health and ensuring the highest quality standards in the food industry. 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
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Aug 11, 2023 • 1h 3min

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP616 Truth and lies in autonomy, NASCAR’s trucker appreciation and fuel economics

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to The Road to Autonomy’s Grayson Brulte about the good, bad and ugly in autonomous vehicles.Relay Payments partners with NASCAR on driver appreciation week at its Haul of Fame. David Barak gets us up to speed on the sponsorship and tells us why Relay Payments is honoring drivers a quarter mile at a time.Wholesale diesel prices are up 27% from their one-year lows back in June of this year, so we’re finding out how Hell Bent Xpress’ Jamie Hagen is staying above water by being smart with fuel. He’ll give us a crash course in being an owner-operator, managing fuel and knowing your costs.Fires in Maui have caused devastating losses, including more than 35 human lives. SeaWide Express’ Monica Thornton lets us know what’s going on over on the islands, how it is impacting freight and if any relief is being organized. Plus, a day in the life of auto transport; your first headset; building a beer tap; and semi-trucking cats. Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 10, 2023 • 28min

People Speaking Rail EP25 Rail safety issues remain at forefront

FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel and Joanna Marsh discuss recent reports addressing Norfolk Southern’s safety practices and culture. They also discuss train lengths, BNSF’s recently-completed capital project in Idaho and the latest SONAR intermodal data.Follow the People Speaking Rail PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 10, 2023 • 31min

Taking The Hire Road EP118 Charting A Unified Course: Empowering Drivers And Staff Alike

Jeremy Reymer, CEO & Founder of DriverReach, is joined today by a great friend and experienced industry leader, the Executive Director of Safety and HR at R.E. Garrison, Tracy Rushing. 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
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Aug 10, 2023 • 31min

Tracks Through Time EP11 The Supply Chain of Bathtub Gin and Bootlegging

Prohibition might have made the production and sale of alcohol in the United States illegal, but that doesn't mean Americans stopped. The supply chain for the alcohol beverage flourished during the ban, but in a completely different way.Follow the Tracks Through Time PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 10, 2023 • 28min

Freightonomics EP157 Lowered expectations

Zach and Anthony discuss a slew of earnings calls that are heavily skewed towards lowering guidance for the back half of the year, regardless of some signs of slight improvement in July.Follow the Freightonomics PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 9, 2023 • 28min

Truck Tech EP27 Getting real on electric truck charging

Guests: Mike Roeth, executive director, North American Council for Freight EfficiencyKen Marko, Fleet Sustainability Senior Manager, U.S. FoodsTopic: The North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s Run on Less program is a form of truth test for how well trucks can perform at their best. Two years of focus on electric trucks is revealing the good and bad in the transition from diesel power.Follow the Truck Tech PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 9, 2023 • 28min

#WithSONAR EP92 Is Freight Demand Back On The Rise?

On today's episode of #WIthSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey will explore the increase in truckload and ocean volume and look at what it means for rates on key shipping and trucking lanes.Follow the #WithSONAR PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 9, 2023 • 1h 3min

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP615 Owner-operators feeling rate sting; trucking in Alaska; and how TSA air cargo security works

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about spot rates dropping by 7.6% while diesel fuel has increased by 8.4% in the past month. Will this market lead to more Yellows? FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack went for a ride-along to the most northern truck stop in the world during her trip to Alaska. We’ll find out what trucking is like up in the Last Frontier. She’ll also get us up to date on the fallout at Yellow. TSA’s security exemption for unwieldy air cargo sunsets Oct. 31. We’ll find out what this means for shippers from TSA’s John Beckius. We’ll also learn everything we need to know about how TSA air cargo security works.FreightWaves’ Justin Martin is talking about the rate sting that owner-operators are facing; working at Buc-ee’s versus UPS; why you should get a job in AA&E; delivery robots; a Cruise versus a Semi; and the toddler-sized rig you’ve got to get your kids this Christmas. Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 8, 2023 • 30min

Rethink Reshoring EP08 Finding the Right Location and Property for Reshoring Companies

Interview with Todd Steffen Give us an overview of Colliers and the work you do How do you help your customers with site selection? What are some of the variables that go into a site selection decision? Are you seeing a resurgence in manufacturing companies looking for new factory locations? Are any of these companies reshoring production? How do you think the $65 billion Infrastructure Bill will affect the market? Will improved roads and bridges and EV stations, etc. really help the real estate market? Are you seeing shifts in interest in certain areas of the country due to climate change? How do heat waves, floods, hurricanes, wildfires, etc affect the real estate market? Follow the Rethink Reshoring PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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