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Nov 14, 2024 • 28min

Freightonomics EP209 Drowsiness

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Nov 13, 2024 • 21min

Truck Tech EP81 Teaching moments for the new Volvo VNL

Guest: Haley Sage, Learning Program Manager, Volvo Trucks North AmericaTopic: When selling a Class 8 truck that is 90%, it takes multiple approaches to get ready to go to market.Follow the Truck Tech PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 13, 2024 • 46min

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP782 The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel; Fuller vs. Miller freight debate; risk management

On Episode 782 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner and Covenant’s Matt McLelland are talking about the mystery surrounding the death of the inventor of the diesel engine. “The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel” author Douglas Brunt takes us deep inside the circumstances that led to the untimely demise of one of freight’s most crucial inventors. Diesel gets freight moving, but how can we make fleets that use it cleaner and more efficient? Optimus Technologies’ Colin Huwyler talks about how they’re making trucks cleaner, biodiesel and what the election results mean for clean fuels.Loadsure’s Johnny McCord is talking about an underinsurance crisis in supply chain and the new frontier of risk management.FreightWaves CEO and founder Craig Fuller challenges University of Michigan’s Jason Miller to a debate on tariffs; Flexport’s Ryan Petersen tests Starlink in-flight; new shirts hit the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Gear shop. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.Watch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch storeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 12, 2024 • 26min

Loaded and Rolling EP120 Motive’s Holiday Outlook and peak season predictions with Hamish Woodrow

In today’s episode Hamish Woodrow, head of strategic analytics at Motive dives into a recent Holiday Outlook Report. We’ll also examine the impacts of surges in Chinese and Mexican imports that may impact the holiday season and if 2025 will be the year freight rates improve. Follow the Loaded and Rolling PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 12, 2024 • 27min

Check Call EP138 Last mile logistics technology

In this episode, we dive into the world of last mile technology. Our guest Guru Rao, CEO of nuVizz breaks down some advancements in last mile technology and where automation can be key. 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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Nov 11, 2024 • 28min

The Stockout EP136 Battery versus hydrogen – not an either/or

On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey interview Tom Schmitt, Nikola’s Chief Commercial Officer. Follow The Stockout PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 8, 2024 • 46min

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP781 Amazon top toy seller talks tariffs under Trump; RIP great freight recession

On episode 781 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Amazon top toy seller, Molson Hart. They’re talking about tariffs under Trump; peak season shipping; selling on Amazon; appearing on Tucker Carlson; and we will learn how the International Longshoremen’s Association port strike nearly killed him.FreightWaves’ CEO and founder Craig Fuller declares an end to the great freight recession. Reliance Partners’ Thom Albrecht is coming on with some clarity following the election. Now that we know who has won, how will freight move forward? We’ll learn about Albrecht’s 2025 freight and capacity outlook post-election.Plus, tender rejection rates take off; trucker gets truck eyes and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.Watch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch storeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 8, 2024 • 29min

Running on Ice EP107 Defeating Cold Warehouse Challenges

In this episode, we dive into some of the more common issues found in cold chain warehouses. Our guest, TJ Franco, Sales director at Fortna helps break down some of the ins and outs of warehouse automation and some of the sticky points people face. 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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Nov 8, 2024 • 26min

Taking The Hire Road EP180 Keeping Truckers in the Truck, and Trucks on the Road with TruckSuite

Keith Whann, Chief Technology Officer of TruckSuite, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach and PROJECT 61, to discuss how TruckSuite continues to evolve in bringing technology solutions to address drivers’ greatest needs.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)Project 61 (https://project-61.org/)Lanefinder (https://www.lanefinder.com/)The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Rockerbox (https://www.rockerbox.com/)Appcast (https://www.appcast.io/)Asurint (https://asurint.com/)Arya By Leoforce (https://leoforce.com/)Seiza (https://www.seiza.co/)Drive My Way (https://www.drivemyway.com/)F| Staff (https://www.fstaff.com/)Trucksafe (https://www.trucksafe.com/)Seated Social (https://seated-social.com/)Repowr (https://repowr.com/)If you’re interested in joining the show or being a sponsor, please email jeremy@takingthehireroad.comFollow the Taking The Hire Road PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 7, 2024 • 31min

Freightonomics EP208 Election takes for transportation

Zach and Tony bring on Dr. Zac Rogers to discuss the latest LMI results and what the election outcome means for supply chains and transportation. Follow the Freightonomics PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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