FreightCasts

Guest: Scott Davidson, CEO, RevolvTopic: There is so much more involved in electrifying commercial fleets than buying trucks and chargers. Companies like Revolv want to connect all aspects of electrification - from site permits to driver training.Follow the Truck Tech PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 754 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is back from Labor Day with FreightWaves’ Kyle Taylor to break down the post-holiday freight market. Was Labor Day a peak season catalyst or have rates failed to gain momentum? Pilot Flying J is celebrating truck driver appreciation week with their Pilot Flying J 2024 Road Warrior Contest. Jordan Spradling stops by to talk about how drivers can win and what you need to do to nominate them. We’ll also learn about their new partnership with the University of Tennessee Knoxville. With the current shifting economy, LTL shippers are seeking cost-effective transport solutions to efficiently meet customer demands in the Northeast from other regions. A. Duie Pyle’s John Luciani talks about the power and cost savings of pool distribution. Plus, another case of PPP fraud; Michigan State Police send messages to ELDs; sad state of the CB radio; and more. 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

In today’s episode Doug Schrier, VP of Growth & Special Projects at McLeod joins us to talk about what fleets need to consider when choosing the right TMS from capabilities to cost. Follow the Loaded and Rolling PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into the world of West Coast port issues and international shipping. Our guest, Paul Brashier, vp of global supply chain at ITS Logistics helps to shed some light on areas to watch out for when it comes to contingency planning for shippers and supply chain disruptions. 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 753 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by supply chain super consultant Brittain Ladd to talk about how Costco leveraged its supply chain to become the third largest retailer in the world. Nearly one third of Americans count themselves as members and the company is now expanding into East Asia. Ladd shares how Costco is using tech to scale the business even further. MoLo co-founder and podcaster Andrew Silver returns to the show to talk about the state of the industry and lessons learned from his time in the trenches. We’ll also find out how he’s building his show The Freight Pod and what insights he’s gleaned from top leaders in freight.Plus, a wild truck chase; should truckers be allowed to sing; JAS Worldwide’s ransomware attack; Chicago sports and more.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

In this episode, we break down the advancements of cold storage over the past 50 years and the post-covid changes. Our guest, Charles Betts, national sales manager at Interstate Cold Storage breaks down the last 50 years of cold storage development and how things are changing among the modern consumer. 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

In this insightful episode, Freightwaves' Zach Strickland and Tony Mulvey dive deep into the current state of the freight market as we head into the Labor Day weekend. They explore the evolving landscape of the trucking industry, focusing on how advancements in technology, such as AI-enabled safety platforms, are transforming fleet management and safety protocols. With a special guest appearance by Adam Lang from Netradyne, they discuss the critical role of technology in mitigating risks, improving safety scores, and managing litigation costs. Tune in to understand how these trends are shaping the future of freight and how carriers can leverage new tools to stay competitive in a challenging environment.Follow the Freightonomics PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leah Shaver, President and CEO of National Transportation Institute (NTI), and regular guest host of Taking the Hire Road, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach, to discuss the importance and value of leveraging data to make better business decisions, especially during a challenging economic time. Leah also shares how fleets can better navigate conversations with their customers.Learn more from NTI’s downloadable pdf:http://bit.ly/4dXH3HvSpecial thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/)Infiniti-I (https://infinitiworkforce.com/)Workhound (https://workhound.com/)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.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 752 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by Titan Casket CEO Scott Ginsberg. He’s here to show off the company’s revolutionary new casket and to talk about the logistics of the ultimate final mile: death.We’re getting a temperature check on the economy and the freight market with Reliance Partners’ Thom Albrecht. Another freight magician stops by the show in an attempt to prove a survey wrong that says women find magic to be one of the most unattractive hobbies. YardView Yard Management’s Jason Blanchard attempts to mindfreak us with some sleight of hand and tells us how to make yard issues disappear. Plus, Zyn’s big expansion in Kentucky; $3.5 million awarded to driver training; trucker hits a remarkable goal; parking at the fuel island; and helicopter with chainsaws. 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

Guest: Shawn Hricko, plant manager, Cummins Jamestown Engine PlantTopic: As Cummins moves to build a variety of fuel-agnostic engines, the focus is on the 1 million square-foot Jamestown, New York, engine plant, which is capable of assembling more than 500 heavy-duty truck engines a day.Follow the Truck Tech PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices