FreightCasts

Grace dives into recent news from the Postal Service and discusses the overwhelming need for humans and robots in warehousing operations. She welcomes Loaded and Rolling host, Thomas Wasson to discuss retail logistics from the carrier’s perspective.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 Point of Sale on Apple PodcastsFollow Point of Sale 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 FreightVana’s One Tree Planted program where the company plants one tree per load handled; how usage-based truck insurance works; the missing factor in your factoring; opportunities at J.B. Hunt; a live performance; the new DOT Office of Freight; and the maritime data initiative.With special guests Shannon Breen, co-CEO and founder at FreightVana; Graham Gonzales, director, strategic accounts at Reliance Partners; Britton Wesson, sales development at J.B. Hunt Transport Services; Lauren Beagen, principal and founder at Squall Strategies; and Tim Valdez, SVP and Factor Leader at TriumphPayVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts 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/freightwaves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Mike Baudendistel discusses factors that are pressuring CPG companies’ cost structure driving food prices to an 11-year high. Mike also discusses recent CPG companies’ financial results and newly-released SONAR data which highlights the severity of the current ocean shipment delays.    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 The Stockout on Apple PodcastsFollow The Stockout on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For decades, semiconductor chips have relied on silicon. But gallium nitride (GaN)  is a new material for chips that could improve electric vehicle charging times while also reducing costs. Of course, these kinds of benefits are not free, and Navitas CEO Gene Sheridan explains the work that has to happen to get GaN into future EVs.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 Transmission on Apple PodcastsFollow Transmission on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On her first episode hosting alone, Grace Sharkey discusses Shopify’s recent stock tank and DoorDash’s new verticals. She interviews founder and CEO of Global Gateway Logistics Caitlin Murphy about starting a freight forwarding business and Caitlin’s recent appointment to the Missouri Supply Chain Task Force.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 Great Quarter, Gals on Apple PodcastsFollow Great Quarter, Gals on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin and Richie discuss how to stay motivated through the roller coaster of sales.  Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building!#sales #PutThatCoffeeDownElectric 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 Put That Coffee Down on Apple PodcastsFollow Put That Coffee Down on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary O'Connell and Nick Dangles from Kinetic sit down to talk about the importance of new hire training and continuing education of existing employees.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 Check Call on Apple PodcastsFollow Check Call on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Hodson, Founder of Hauling Buddies shares his story of going from mechanic to logistics software developer. Listen to his journey of leveraging community to build a business from scratch. 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 The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics on Apple PodcastsFollow The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are getting into deep water with ocean freight. What’s the state of global freight and why are experts saying we won’t see any relief this year? Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC Sr. Editor of Guests and Maritime Trade Columnist for FreightWaves covers the latest on mounting congestion at ports in Asia plus the hard truth about our trade deficit. Sal Mercogliano, Ph.D., Maritime Historian at  Campbell University discusses the situation at U.S. ports, the conditions seafarers face, and what’s happening with the Felicity Ace.Caitlin Murphy, Founder and CEO at Global Gateway Logistics shares her perspective on how these challenges are impacting brokers, forwarders and shippers.Guillermo Garcia, cofounder and CEO at SmartHop talks about how a blockbuster ‘21 has the company building a new HQ in Miami. Robert Patterson, senior driver trainer at Dayton Freight Lines has come up with a clever 3D printed solution for flickering trailer lights. Plus, a tribute to sailors; The People’s Convoy publishes protest route; rat infestation at Family Dollar distribution center; and the Thai food that got people high. Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts 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/freightwaves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. importers face unprecedented conditions as they negotiate their annual contracts for 2022. What degree of rate hikes should they expect, and how will annual contracts evolve in the long term? Join Patrik Berglund, CEO & Co-Founder of Xeneta, and Greg Miller, Senior Editor at FreightWaves, 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 Global Supply Chain Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices