Nobody has better data on the earnings of independent owner operators than ATBS, which does tax services for many drivers. Its president, Todd Amen, joins Drilling Deep to talk about what the numbers say this year.

Host Tyler Cole dives into rail decarbonization alongside Wabtec's Corporate VP of Advanced Technology, Philip Moslener. Wabtec is an organization that delivers rail and industrial solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and productivity. Having produced roughly one out of five locomotives on earth, Wabtec is a pivotal agent of change in decarbonizing freight and passenger rail. Philip and his team are taking a step-wise approach to reducing emissions. This conversation explores the...

In this episode we dive into the world of cold chain logistics and explore the rapid growth of this industry at the Jacksonville Port. From seafood to pharmaceuticals, the demand for temperature-controlled transport and storage is on the rise, and the Jacksonville Port has emerged as a major player in this field. We'll talk to Rick Schiappacasse, director of cargo sales and special projects to gain insights into the factors driving this growth and the innovative solutions being developed to...

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to former NFL star Desmond Clark about his journey from Super Bowl to dock doors. The former Chicago Bear founded Bear Down Logistics just under a year ago. We’ll learn who’s a tougher opponent: Aaron Rodgers and the Packers or a bad freight market.  Covenant’s Matt McLelland spent the last three days at Daimler Truck North America in Portland, Oregon, learning about its latest updates on autonomous vehicles, battery electric, CARB...

FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel and Joanna Marsh discuss shippers’ reactions to the approval of the CP-KCS merger, the dismal intermodal volume, derailment investigations, and Greenbrier’s railcar orders. 

Consumer goods have seen historic inflation. Now, Americans are flocking to private-label goods to weather the storm. FreightWaves senior vertical expert Adam Josephson knows all things paper and packaging, and explained what’s happening to MODES host Rachel Premack.

On the 100th episode of THR, Jeremy Reymer, CEO & Founder of DriverReach, is joined by Industry thought leader Brian Fielkow, the EVP of Risk Resources at Acrisure. Remember you can submit any questions or comments, including those which may appear on upcoming Deeper Dive segments - at [email protected] And don’t forget to rate and review Taking the Hire Road on whatever platform you listen on!

The Lufthansa Heist was indeed the biggest heist in history at the time, but Goodfellas didn’t tell the whole story… if you can believe that. In 1990, Martin Scorsce directed acclaimed gangster flick Goodfellas, captivating audiences with the mobster story of a famous heist. The movie was loosely based on the 1978 heist of a Lufthansa airplane’s cargo and the true story is even more unbelievable than the script.

Anthony and Zach discuss the Knight-Swift purchase of US Xpress and the current M&A environment as the Fed continues its war on inflation.

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca, Tanner DeHart, and Tony Mulvey, will dive into which markets are gaining market share of freight volumes. In addition, we will talk about the collapse in intermodal volume and the continued downtrend in wholesale fuel prices and what it means for you at the retail pump.

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller about the personal impact of the sale of U.S. Xpress to Knight-Swift. FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack hears that produce season is going to be weak this year — and that’s bad news for truckers. Plus, she looks at the U.S. Xpress/Knight-Swift deal and the Big Mac cost of living index. Is Nikola a real company or just a zero interest rate downhill phenomenon? FreightWaves’ Alan Adler’s answer...

Rooster and Justin welcome fellow trucker Mad Max onto the podcast to talk shop about training rookies and what he thinks should be done to fix the driver trainer shortage.

In this episode, we talk to David Spencer, Vice President of Market Intelligence, at Arrive logistics about the beloved monthly freight market update. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.

Kevin drops in on Nicole Glenn at Candor Expedite’s headquarters in Plano, TX this week. For Nicole, it’s all about personal branding for growing her business. Kevin and Nicole discuss how to turn your cold outreach into warm inbound leads. It takes time and activity, but with the right plan and mindset it’s a strategy that all high performing salespeople use.

FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel interviews Bryan Vitek and Jennifer Reano of General Logistics Systems (GLS), a regional parcel carrier that delivers superior customer service in the western states. GLS also discusses the logistics of moving wine. 

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to a man who has Optimus Prime on a mission to help kids. Joe Fiduccia, the owner of Optimus is Here, built the world’s first and only screen-accurate replica of “Transformers: Age of Extinction”-era Optimus Prime. “Optimus has personally touched countless families who have faced hardships in life, those who needed some encouragement and those who just love anything related to the ‘Transformers’ franchise.” — Optimus is...

Gary Price of Love’s Travel Stops talks about the travel center chain’s plan to double the number of academies it operates to train a new supply of diesel mechanics, who remain in short supply throughout the industry.

On today’s St. Patrick’s Day episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is getting into how you keep track of your freight. Do you know where your containers are when the streetlights go out? Tim Higham is the CEO of InMotion Global Inc., which offers the popular TMS solution AscendTMS. He shares the stats on how brokers/carriers/shippers are booking, moving and tracking loads in the TMS in 2023. Rob Jensen, founder of the startup MiiPlan, is building digital twins that allow you to view your...

This week’s episode is for listeners drowning in data lakes and struggling to make sense of complex carbon accounting. Nate Greenspahn joins the show to chat with host Tyler Cole about the role of sustainability data in improving supply chain transparency and visibility. Redwood Logistics’ latest product offering, Hyperion, helps shippers and logistics service providers use sustainability data to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and meet consumer demand for eco-friendly products and services.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of temperature controlled freight and explore the challenges and opportunities facing companies in this rapidly growing market. With our expert, Sam Anderson, president and CEO of Bay & Bay Transportation, we examine the complex logistics involved in transporting temperature-sensitive goods across the country. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast.

FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel and Joanna Marsh discuss the STB’s approval of the CP-KCS merger and what that means for any possible further consolidation.

Anthony and Zach discuss takeaways from the recent bank failures and bring on Dr Zac Rogers to discuss the current supply chain environment.

Jeremy Reymer, CEO & Founder of DriverReach, is joined by Laura Duryea, Manager of Recruiting and Retention with Boyle Transportation. Remember you can submit any questions or comments, including those which may appear on upcoming Deeper Dive segments - at [email protected] And don’t forget to rate and review Taking the Hire Road on whatever platform you listen on!

As Gatik prepares to autonomously move groceries around Dallas for Kroger, Truck Tech catches up on the middle-mile driverless business with Gatik co-founder and CEO Gautam Narang.