Episodes
On Episode 711 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Offshift’s Dr. Mark Manera about driver health. Do truckers have a ticking time bomb in their chest? We’ll find out how America’s road warriors can set their GPS toward better health.  FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson looks at market health. A slew of bankruptcies, layoffs and disappointing earnings reports has struck the industry this spring. Will the beatings continue until morale improves? Roadtex’s Frank Hurst breaks down big-box...
Published 05/06/24
Published 05/06/24
Welcome to The Stockout! This episode is packed with insightful discussions on global supply chain, business strategy, and technology trends. Join your hosts, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey, as they interview a special guest, Brittain Ladd, a consultant and strategist in global supply chain and retail. Brittain shares his expertise on a variety of topics, including artificial intelligence, robotics, retail trends, and the latest industry news. In this episode, Brittain talks about: His...
Published 05/06/24
In this episode, we get into the world of leasing walk-in freezers . Our guests, Polar Leasing president Bart Tippmann and VP of operations Joe O’Keefe break down some of the most common applications for these units as well as what industries are seeing the strongest demand. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast. Follow the Running on Ice Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 05/03/24
On this week’s episode guest host Leah Shaver, President and CEO of The National Transportation Institute, chats with with Amanda Schuier, chair of the ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/) Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/) Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/) Infiniti-I (https://infinitiworkforce.com/) Workhound (https://workhound.com/) Asurint...
Published 05/02/24
Zach and Tony discuss despite relatively strong economic figures consumers are still not feeling great fiscally.  Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 05/02/24
When your flagship truck is 90% new, opportunities abound to make improvements. Connectivity -- from integration of a MyTruck app to the ability for the Volvo VNL to call for help in an emergency are just two ways Volvo accomplished this. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 05/01/24
In today’s episode Ole Hoefelmann, president of the Nikola Energy division at Nikola joins us to talk about their Hydrogen Highway plan to establish refueling stations. We also dive into Nikola’s plans on how they are expanding their HYLA hydrogen refueling stations nationwide through partnerships, collaborations, and funding. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/30/24
In this episode, we dive into the new FTC proposed rule of noncompetes and what the journey could look like for those in the freight broker space. Our guests, Grace Sharkey and Thomas Wasson dive into the long road ahead for this ruling and what it could mean for those in the supply chain world eventually. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 04/30/24
Welcome to The Stockout! In this episode, hosts Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey dive into the latest trends and topics impacting the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and retail industries. From exploring Unilever and Procter & Gamble’s recent earnings reports to discussing how Wayfair is opening a brick-and-mortar store, there’s a lot to cover. Here’s what you can expect: A discussion on Unilever’s shift in its ESG goals, raising questions about the broader ESG trend in the...
Published 04/29/24
On Episode 710 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the Federal Trade Commission’s ruling that bans noncompetes. Armchair Attorney Matthew Leffler breaks down what the ruling means for employees and employers, and looks toward what’s next. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Haslam College of Business supply chain management programs are consistently ranked among the highest in the nation and the world for their industry-relevant curriculum, innovative research and custom...
Published 04/26/24
In this episode, we take a deep dive into how Refrigerated Logistics in the United States and Australia leverage emerging technologies to bring significant improvement to their bottom line, all while running more scalable/sustainable operations. Our guests Travis Ross, Sr. Technical Account Manager for ERoad NA, and Konrad Stempniak, ERoad’s Executive General Manager for ANZ break it all down in detail for us. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast. Follow...
Published 04/26/24
Zach and Tony discuss the early GDP release, explain what the new meaning of a yield curve inversion is, and how a few key legal developments may impact transportation. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/26/24
Stefan Trifan, President of APL Cargo, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares his American Dream story of coming to America from his native Moldova over a decade ago, and the challenges and successes of starting a trucking company and navigating turbulent times. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/) Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/) Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/) Infiniti-I...
Published 04/25/24
Success is made sweeter when you can share it with people, and that's what Jamie Hagen, owner of Hellbent Xpress, has discovered. Hear about why its the people that matter most to Hagen and his "little trucking company that could". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/25/24
Kevin Rutherford, LetsTruck.com radio host and trucking expert, advises owner-operators facing soft freight markets to focus on managing expenses and staying adaptable. Kevin recommends prudent cash flow management, leveraging networking for resilience and prepares owner-operators for future market rebounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/25/24
Chad Boblett, seasoned owner-operator and influencer, highlights the challenges of trucking in this fireside chat. He emphasizes the importance of positive health for safer driving and offers financial tips for starting a trucking business. Boblett advocates for creating a supportive community, exemplified by his Facebook group, to inspire and share knowledge among aspiring truckers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/25/24
On Episode 709 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit.  FreightWaves’ Alan Adler joins the show to talk about electrification options for small fleets. Are any of them viable yet? Truck Parking Club’s Evan Shelley and Hunter Shearer are celebrating their 365th parking location. We’ll learn how they’re rapidly scaling the number of available parking spots for America’s drivers.  Trucker and internet personality King Spud...
Published 04/24/24
In this Small Fleet and Owner-Operator Summit keynote, Todd Spencer, president of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association joins us to talk about regulatory impacts facing owner operators. We’ll examine current and proposed legislation from Congress and regulatory moves by the FMCSA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/24/24
In this episode, we dive into the spring freight market and what to expect for the coming months. Our guest, David Spencer, Vice president of market intelligence at Arrive Logistics breaks down some leading indicators for a turn of the freight market. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/24/24
In today’s episode Danny Gordon, head of sales & account management at Nuvocargo joins us to dive into US-Mexico cross border trade and what to watch for with the nearshoring boom. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/24/24
On Episode 708 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the great freight data debate between FreightWaves and DAT that’s going down at the Future of Supply Chain in Atlanta in June. The loser of the debate will make a $10,000 donation to the charity of the winner’s choice. The freight recession has now outlasted the pandemic bull run. FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson breaks down our latest report and let’s us know when the market will find a heartbeat.  We’re celebrating Earth Day with...
Published 04/22/24
In this episode of The Stockout, join hosts Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey as they discuss the latest trends and developments in the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries. The duo kickstarts the show with a lively conversation about the unpredictable Michigan weather and then dives into an array of topics, from essential CPG items for a nuclear fallout shelter to the intricacies of supply chain partnerships. Key Insights: Shein’s partnership with Flexport for U.S....
Published 04/22/24
In this episode, we dive into a need for more sustainable cold packs in frozen food delivery. Our guest Dr Robert di Loreto, from Thermal Custom Packaging breaks down the current methods for temperature-controlled deliveries and what some new alternatives look like. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast. Follow the Running on Ice Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/19/24
Zach and Tony discuss how both carriers and some level of shipper are responding to expectations of a market shift. Plus takeaways from J.B. Hunt earnings and Knight Swifts modified expectations.  Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/18/24