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A full trailer load of freight podcasts from FreightWaves. Enjoy shows like the award-winning WHAT THE TRUCK?!? podcast, Put That Coffee Down, Freightonomics, Fuller Speed Ahead, Great Quarter, Gals and more with one click of the subscribe button. One freight feed to rule them all!
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Jan 18, 2024 • 25min
Taking The Hire Road EP140 Grit & Determination: In Pursuit Of The American Dream
Marina Ivanov, Co-Founder of Apex Transit, LLC, a NC-based carrier, joins Jeremy Reymer as they discuss the American Dream of starting a trucking company, the grit and determination required, and the importance of being active and engaged in the industry. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! If you’re interested in joining the show or being a sponsor, please email jeremy@takingthehireroad.com. Thank you for rating and leaving a review!Follow the Taking The Hire Road PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 18, 2024 • 28min
Freightonomics EP174 Winter
Zach and Tony discuss the impacts of deglobalization and weather on the freight marketFollow the Freightonomics PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 2024 • 1h 4min
WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP670 Will your next logistics assistant be AI?
On episode 670 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Happyrobot co-founder Pablo Palafox about the company’s AI assistant for the logistics industry. Happyrobot connects to your TMS to handle load updates, capacity requests, check calls or appointment scheduling. We’ll find out how it works.FreightWaves’ Justin Martin dives deep on the latest issues in trucking. He’s looking at driver assist technology, carrier safety ratings, helping other drivers out in the cold, logistics horror stories and how to search your freight broker’s room.It’s National Dairy Day so we’re talking to Cambridge Security Seals’ Claudia Coetzer. We’re going to learn all about the seals that keep milk safe during transport.Traveler’s Craig Leinauer shares important contract considerations for freight brokers. Plus, Red Sea conflict escalates; trucker wins $1 million on a scratch ticket; Forward Air Omni merger gets a court date; and more. Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 2024 • 1h 3min
WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP669 NASA unveils super quiet supersonic X59 jet; global trade at war
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to NASA pilots David Nils Larson and James Less about the agency’s new super quiet supersonic jet. NASA, in collaboration with Lockheed Martin, is unveiling the X59 supersonic plane Friday, and we’re going to bring you up to speed on this jet set to dampen sonic booms.Global trade is at war as U.S. military forces and the United Kingdom along with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada and the Netherlands launch strikes against Houthi targets. Sal Mercogliano talks about the impacts this will have on global trade as the conflict escalates. Plus, Uber Freight slashes jobs; GXO shuts down Memphis facility; Maersk starts using rail to bypass Panama Canal; the challenges with onboarding; worst of CES; and the logistics of playground safety inspectors.Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 8, 2024 • 1h 4min
WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP668 Cali puts drayage in the crosshairs; why brokers Zyn; Manifest takes Vegas
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Harbor Trucking Association’s Matt Schrap about drayage entering California’s crosshairs. We’ll learn how new CARB and AB5 regulations will impact West Coast ports in ’24. Manifest kicks off the winter conference season with their blockbuster event in Las Vegas. We’ll hear from Pam Simon about what’s on the agenda this year and who’s going to take the stage at their big event.CDL 1000’s Niraj Mahapatra is helping carriers get ahead of green regulations with new tools aimed at tracking and reducing emissions. Is there a Zyn epidemic at America’s freight brokerages? TMX Logitran’s Stephen Ruhe talks about why Zyn culture is sweeping the nation. Plus, 95% of container ships that would’ve transited the Red Sea are now going around the southern tip of Africa; how to call in sick; a guide to catching ducks; missing cat goes over the road and more.Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 5, 2024 • 1h 4min
WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP667 Conflict at sea and your freight; state of rates; is 2024 the year of autonomy?
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to gCaptain’s John Konrad V about the escalating conflict in the Red Sea and how it is already impacting freight. FreightWaves market expert Donny Gilbert breaks down the trucking data driving rates. Capacity is leaving the market at an accelerated pace but is it helping rates?The Road to Autonomy’s Grayson Brulte talks about this year in autonomous trucking. What advancements are we seeing, who is viable and will this be the year autonomous trucks take off?Reliance Partners’ Jessie Merritt represents the Tennessee Trucking Association. She shares what it’s got planned this year and talks about its growing Young Professionals Council.Plus, a missing cat goes for the long haul; why you shouldn’t take your 30 at the fuel island; German farmers strike back; and why everyone wants a Stanley water bottle.Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 4, 2024 • 28min
Taking The Hire Road EP139 Leading People: From The Fleet To The Mayor’s Office
Shawn Brown, VP of Safety with Cargo Transporters, Inc. and Mayor of the City of Claremont, NC joins Jeremy Reymer as they discuss important industry topics, including the notion that there are “no secrets in safety”, and the parallel between being the Mayor of a city and leading a department of a trucking company. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! If you’re interested in joining the show or being a sponsor, please email jeremy@takingthehireroad.com. Thank you for rating and leaving a review!Follow the Taking The Hire Road PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 4, 2024 • 27min
Freightonomics EP173 New Year Crap - Outlook
Anthony and Zach discuss the potential themes for the economy and supply chains in 2024. Follow the Freightonomics PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 3, 2024 • 27min
#WithSONAR EP109 Why Freight Leads The Economy
On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Hunter Carroll will discuss how and why the freight and logistics markets predict early economic activity. Additionally, we will look at the Red Sea conflict and the impact is is having on shipping as it continues to escalate.Follow the #WithSONAR PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 3, 2024 • 1h 4min
WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP666 Truck the vote: Getting drivers ready for election season
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is kicking off the new year by getting drivers ready for the 2024 election season. He’s joined by political influencer Scott Presler, who is on a mission to get every truck driver registered to vote. We’ll find out everything you need to know to make sure your voice is heard this election season.FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack lays out the top issues in supply chain at the start of 2024 that will set the tone for the year. We’ll also learn how the Red Sea conflict has already doubled shipping rates. Big Rig Permit Services’ Clay Gerringer tells us everything we need to know about permits, authorities and trucking taxes in 2024.FreightWaves’ Justin Martin shares the driver perspective on voting, breaks down a hot dog heist, shares his best winter truck tools and breaks down bowl game and steamship line marketing. Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


