FreightCasts

The M&A market was white hot for so long, but where does it stand now? Gaurang Shastri, Managing Director at Lincoln International, and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell sit down to dive deep into the outlook for M&A for 2024 and what potential trends could emerge for the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 690 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit, where we’re looking at tech that is transforming the industry.Front’s Craig Klemp looks at emerging systems that aim to empower global and domestic trade. He’s breaking down what Front is seeing in the automation, AI and connected system space.DHL Express’ Greg Hewitt tells us about the company’s new GoGreen Plus program. GoGreen Plus is a dedicated solution to help businesses reduce the carbon emissions associated with their shipments through the use of sustainable aviation fuel. We’ll also find out what he’s seeing in the broader freight market.Highway’s Michael Caney is on a mission to fight freight fraud. We’ll hear stories from the front lines as his team looks to counter this $700 million problem.Plus, transporting a giraffe; Mike’s Hard Lemonade heist; longest wait times; VR truckers; and staying clean while stuck on I-80.Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Duane Tegels, VTNA powertrain product marketing manager Topic: Aerodynamics account for about 80% of the fuel efficiency gains in the new Volvo VNL, but engine improvements also contributed while helping usher in better performance and durability for the company's flagship over-the-road truck.Follow the Truck Tech PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this fireside chat, Walter “Mitch” Mitchell, CEO of Tai Software joins us to talk about recent developments and innovations impacting freight broker software. We dive into how automation and AI are changing operations and workflows while removing needless manual tasks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kaylee Nix & Anne Reinke sit down to talk about relationship maintenance and why it is crucial to keep up with your people not only to make money, but also to avoid fraud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This keynote address will feature Doug Waggoner, CEO of Echo Global Logistics, and his take on where the freight market stands and what the prognosis is for the rest of the year. A true test to see how resilient the supply chain can be coming out of a recessionary period. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Grace Sharkey, writer, podcaster and host of FreightWaves Drive Time on SiriusXM joins us to talk about the value of industry events and highlight her recent and upcoming trips. Follow the Loaded and Rolling PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we bring back the best market expert, David Spencer, VP of Market Intelligence at Arrive Logistics. This month we cover signs to look out for a market flip, why outbound tender rejections were increasing and not spot rates, as well as what to expect from Diesel prices. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.Follow the Check Call PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 689 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by Dad of Two Roadside to discuss the semi truck that almost went over the Clark Memorial Bridge last Friday. How much does it cost to recover a truck after an accident like that? We’ll find out. Plus, we’ll learn how towing works for drivers stuck at Donner Pass.Hydrogen semis are starting to hit the highway this year. We’ll meet Hyzon Motors CEO Parker Meeks to learn the latest about the company’s zero-emissions truck. Hyzon has recently delivered four of its fuel cell trucks to Performance Food Group. We’ll find out why that’s just a start. UP Partners has released its 2024 Edition of “The Moving World Report: Macro and Micro Trends in Mobility.” Co-founder Cyrus Sigari breaks down the trends driving the global economy. Whimsy Intermodal CEO Matt O’Mara dives into the latest trends in drayage and at the ports, and tells us how the market is shaping up for spring.Travelers’ Scott Cornell talks about challenges for the transportation industry in 2024.Plus, tumbleweeds take over Utah; rock slides in Peru; and Texans band together after wildfires.Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey interview Christine Barnhart, Chief Marketing & Industry Officer of Nulogy. According to Barnhart, contract manufacturing is not a pandemic-era trend but, instead, a growth area that makes data collaboration across CPGs’ suppliers more critical. Follow The Stockout PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices