FreightCasts

Daniel Schilling has worked all kinds of jobs at Fraley & Schilling. Now as a Vice President he's helping to boost the Indiana carrier's recruitment efforts, which currently boast a 25-to-1 leads to conversions rate. He talks to Joe Antoshak, FreightWaves' Senior Editorial Researcher, about what's working. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate emissions and help you turn e-mobility into a competitive advantage. Visit chargepoint.solutions/freightwavesFollow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsJoin the Enterprise Fleet Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick Larkin is the founder and former CEO of BCB Transport. But more recently, he is the man in the yellow vest, using YouTube and other media outlets to discuss trucking in general but safety in particular. There are numerous improvements in the safety equipment on trucks. But why are some measurements of truck safety deteriorating? Larkin will discuss with John Kingston, Executive Editor and Oil Market Expert at FreightWaves. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate emissions and help you turn e-mobility into a competitive advantage. Visit chargepoint.solutions/freightwavesFollow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsJoin the Enterprise Fleet Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Companies that lease or own enterprise truck fleets are as concerned about keeping drivers seated as for-hire companies. In this fireside chat, Baily Wood, President and CEO of the Commercial Vehicle Training Association, gives a status report on new entry-level driving training rules and his outlook for long-term driver retention. He is joined by FreightWaves Chief Washington Correspondent, John Gallagher, in this fireside chat. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate emissions and help you turn e-mobility into a competitive advantage. Visit chargepoint.solutions/freightwavesFollow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsJoin the Enterprise Fleet Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel discusses what he expects to hear from CPG and freight transportation companies as they begin to report their first quarter earnings. Mike also discusses other CPG-related topics, including the baby formula shortage and convenience stores returning to pre-pandemic levels. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate emissions and help you turn e-mobility into a competitive advantage. Visit chargepoint.solutions/freightwavesSign up for The Stockout newsletterFollow The Stockout on Apple PodcastsFollow The Stockout on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about the hottest topic in freight: truck fires. Learn how to prevent, mitigate and insure against this burning issue. Adam Holloway, Fire Investigator at Travelers Investigative Services fills us in.Trucking influencer Pamela Robinson of The New Drivers Advocate talks about her charity, Sunshine for Truckers; building a brand behind the wheel; and turning TikTok into influencer cash.Plus, it was an Easter miracle — the Ever Forward was resurrected. What Evergreen vessel will ground next? Georgia’s governor declares a supply chain state of emergency; the town of Broadus saves truckers; and flooding in South Africa. Our next supply chain struggle is electric batteries. And Lucky Charms are recalled.Visit our sponsorVisit Back The Truck UpSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsCheck out Pamela Robinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supreme Court is deciding whether to review a lower court decision that would make California's AB5 the law of the land in that state. So far, an injunction that is now more than two years old has kept the law, which more strictly defines what constitutes an independent contractor, from being implemented in trucking. If the Supreme Court decides not to review it, AB5 will immediately go into force. What happens then? Greg Feary, President & CEO of the Scopelitis law firm, gives his views on the road ahead. He is joined by FreightWaves Executive Editor and Oil Market Expert, John Kingston, in this fireside chat. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate emissions and help you turn e-mobility into a competitive advantage. Visit chargepoint.solutions/freightwavesFollow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsJoin the Enterprise Fleet Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Mark Manera, Founder & CEO of The Trucking Fitness Company, discusses how his company created wellness plans for truck drivers with different health issues. He also describes how fleets use these wellness plans to recruit and retain drivers, while driving down turnover and insurance costs. He is joined by FreightWaves Staff Writer Grace Sharkey in this fireside chat. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate emissions and help you turn e-mobility into a competitive advantage. Visit chargepoint.solutions/freightwavesFollow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsJoin the Enterprise Fleet Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Hayden is a proud third-generation trucker. As Vice President of Transportation at NFI, he's bringing that deep knowledge to the company's driver recruitment efforts. He speaks with Joe Antoshak, FreightWaves' editorial researcher, about what the company's doing to lure and retain talent. He is joined by FreightWaves Senior Editorial researcher, Joe Antoshak, in this fireside chat.Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate emissions and help you turn e-mobility into a competitive advantage. Visit chargepoint.solutions/freightwavesFollow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsJoin the Enterprise Fleet Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Gillespie, Senior Director of Continuous Improvement and Innovation at DHL Supply Chain, joins the show to talk about sustainability initiatives going on across the company. From optimization and network efficiency to investments in new technology, DHL is leading the pack in low-carbon freight solutions.Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate emissions and help you turn e-mobility into a competitive advantage. Visit chargepoint.solutions/freightwavesFollow Net-Zero Carbon on Apple PodcastsFollow Net-Zero Carbon on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catch up on what these two companies are building to enhance their technology in the industry. Also meet two amazing female leaders who have a lot of industry experience: Jaclyn Rinkel, Director, US Network at project44 and Beth Howard, Director Carrier DevelopmentFollow MadGaines LIVE on Apple PodcastsFollow MadGaines LIVE on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices