FreightCasts

Inflation starts to make a comeback, fueled by gas prices while there are some mixed signals from the market. Anthony and Tony dive into the Macro world.Follow the Freightonomics PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin welcomes the founder and CEO of Tai Software, Walter (Mitch) Mitchell on the show to discuss the role AI will play in freight sales. The key takeaway is that sales will remain the same, but AI will do what we are doing and using now even better, easier, and quicker. What does this mean? It will increase your sales velocity. Follow the Put That Coffee Down PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Salim Youssefzadeh, CEO, WattEVTopic: WattEV is all about using other people’s money -- specifically generous grants for electric trucks and infrastructure -- to build its business. So far, it’s a winning formula.Follow the Truck Tech PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey will discuss the muted peak season we saw on ocean imports to the United States and the falling demand we have seen since Labor Day. Additionally, we will discuss truckload wait times in the US and which industry's are performing better or worse.Follow the #WithSONAR PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Car-hauling expert Dave Ables discusses the potential impact of a UAW strike on freight. FreightWaves' Justin Martin breaks down the best and worst of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Isaac Harmon honors drivers with NPTC National Driver All-Stars awards. Plus, Somali pirates, aliens in Mexico, a Bentley versus a cargo ship, scale runners, and how to destroy a hornet's nest.

Kevin welcomes the first person he worked for in logistics on this episode. It was 10 years ago and much has changed in the brokerage world. Over the past 10 years technology changed the game. What’s the big trend for the next 10 years? Kevin and Kyle discuss the buzzwords sweeping across the brokerage world. What’s the buzzword? Reshoring and nearshoring of course. Will cross-border Mexico freight be the next big trend? We both are thinking yes. Yes it will be. Follow the Put That Coffee Down PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I know Dunavant is providing logistics and trucking services to cross-border customers, especially in Laredo and El Paso, and you are located in Laredo. Tell us about Dunavant and your operations.  Have you seen changes in volume or operations since the new USMCA replaced NAFTA?  What about companies that are nearshoring to Mexico? Do you see changes in the strategies of companies that are doing cross-border business?  Let’s talk about the automotive sector…I know that Dunavant does a lot of hauling for this sector. Describe the business – I know that auto parts often cross the border several times before they are ready to be sent to the final customer. Tell us about this process.  What about cross-border hot shots? What other industrial sectors are growing?  I am sure you’ve seen a lot of changes in logistics and transportation over the past few years. What can you tell us about new trends and innovation at Dunavant? Follow the Rethink Reshoring PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Guillermo Garcia, co-founder and CEO of Smarthop joins us to talk about the ways TMS systems and tech platforms can help smaller fleets level the playing field when competing for freight. Follow the Loaded and Rolling PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey talk to professional driver Ingrid Brown about driver appreciation, what actually matters when showing gratitude, and how to thank a truck driver this week and every week.Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of freight brokerage, where performance data acts as a compass in turbulent market waters. Our guest, John Stauffer, COO & Co-Founder of Isometric Technologies, sheds light on how standardized performance measurement is not just a gauge of success but a tool for differentiation in an industry facing fierce competition. 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