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Feb 13, 2024 • 27min

The Stockout EP102 Cocoa prices break records just in time for Valentine’s Day

FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel discusses the Amazon FTC lawsuit, record cocoa prices, and the latest FreightWaves white paper on the freight market. Follow The Stockout PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 12, 2024 • 1h 3min

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP681 How to electrify millions of trucks; doom spending and freight hangovers

On episode 681 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by Zeem Solutions founder and CEO Paul Gioupis. Zeem just cut the ribbon on its charging depot in Inglewood, California. We’ll find out why Gioipis thinks this is the first step toward electrifying millions of trucks in the state.Uber Freight has released a Scheduling API pilot for the Scheduling Standards Consortium’s Technical Standard. What’s all that mean? Raj Subbiah, head of product at Uber Freight, tells us why this is a leap forward in streamlining operations for all stakeholders in the freight ecosystem.It isn’t just trucks that are facing pressure from environmental interests. Container shipping is also in the crosshairs. VesselBot founder and CEO Constantine Komodromos takes a look at the data behind containership emissions.How important are owner-operators to the brokerage model? Are carrier vetting tools a solution if they harm legitimate carriers? Able Transport founder and CEO Liz Wayne answers these burning questions and more.Plus, Super Bowl loser supply chain and spot market hangover cured? Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 9, 2024 • 27min

Running on Ice EP77 Greener pastures come to cold chain

In this episode, we dive into the role that sustainability plays in the cold chain. Our guest, Joel Wayment, vice president of 3PL services at Cardinal Health joins us to break down how shippers can do more for their supply chains and the environment. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast.Follow the Running on Ice PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 9, 2024 • 1h 4min

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP680 Logistics behind Carl’s Jr.’s Super Bowl free burger promo

On episode 680 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by CKE Restaurants’ John Brewer, who talks about the logistics behind Carl’s Jr.’s free burger day Super Bowl promotion.Mutha Trucker News’ Alex Mai has built his own empire on social media. We’ll find out how he did it. Plus, does he think autonomous trucks are coming for your job?Echo Global Logistics’ Mike Mobley talks about order optimization and how it reduces shipping costs.Northland Trucking Risk Control’s Anthony Slamar shares how insurance views advanced driver assistance systems.Plus, CSX vs semi; avocadoes win the Super Bowl; imports can’t cross Mexican border and more.Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 8, 2024 • 31min

Taking The Hire Road EP143 A Modern-Day CDL Renaissance Man

Michael Lombard, President of Lombard Trucking, joins Jeremy Reymer as they discuss his experience as a CDL driver, his passion for driver advocacy and health, as well as his growth as an industry influencer. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! Career Now Brands NTI Infiniti-I Workhound Asurint Transportation Marketing Group Seiza Drive My Way Driverreach Staff Trucksafe If you’re interested in joining the show or being a sponsor, please email jeremy@takingthehireroad.com.Follow the Taking The Hire Road PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 8, 2024 • 28min

Freightonomics EP177 Too early to be optimistic?

Zach and Tony discuss continued signs of the freight market recovery and strength from the economy, which is atypical for the winter months.  Follow the Freightonomics PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 7, 2024 • 1h 4min

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP679 Did the spot market see its shadow?

On episode 679 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson to break down the latest data in SONAR and answer the question, did the spot market see its shadow? Plus, the freight brokerage burn-off and do felons make great freight brokers?CNBC’s Lori Ann LaRocco has just released her new book, “Embracing Your Past to Empower Your Future.” It’s all about the darkness of slavery and segregation and highlighting the perseverance of the human spirit. According to a new report by Truckstop, freight fraud shot up 130% in 2023. We’ll meet QuikScope co-founder Michael Fullam, whose company aims to stop this problem that costs the brokers, carriers and shippers $800 million a year.It’s all about safety when Ruan Logistics’ Blake Grolmus drops by to talk about how the company’s culture is providing a winning formula for drivers.Plus, the horrors of roadside assistance; Tesla Semi vs Donner Pass; Shipper of Choice Award voting opens; and more.Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 7, 2024 • 26min

Truck Tech EP42 REE Automotive chairman infuses start-up technology with deep experience

Guest: Carlton Rose, chairman, REE Automotive Subject: REE Automotive won an unofficial sweepstakes in luring 43-year UPS veteran Carlton Rose to become the startup's chairman. Rose's deep experience with wannabe technologies is helping REE focus on what matters, and keeping spending in check as it readies commercial offerings of its by-wire electric electric chassis.Follow the Truck Tech PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 7, 2024 • 28min

Loaded and Rolling EP84 Nearshoring, trucking, and fintech in Latin America with Jaime Tabachnik

In today’s episode Jaime Tabachnik, Co-Founder & CEO of Solvento joins us to talk about recent updates to nearshoring in Latin America and the state of fintech for their trucking companies. We’ll dive into how payment processing and technology are improving the trucking sector. Follow the Loaded and Rolling PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 6, 2024 • 26min

Check Call EP109 Bulk shipping 101

In this episode, we take it back to the beginning of bulk shipping. What is it? How do you get started in it? What problems lie in wait, our guest, Nick Shipe, Director of Premium Transportation at Circle Logistics joins us to break down everything you ever wanted to know about bulk shipping. 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

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