FreightCasts

In today’s episode David Kenneson, Co-Chief Executive Officer at EROAD joins us to look at the various ways fleets are controlling cost, from telematics, preventative maintenance and insurance strategies. Follow the Truck Tech PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into the intricacies of location services and how to use them to combat challenges. Our guest, Nick Patrick, Co-Founder and CEO at Radar helps break down some specific use cases and ways to make location services work for you. 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 741 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about a battery fire in California that left drivers stranded for hours. Corey at Dad of Two Roadside talks about how the towing industry acts as a first responder when America’s road warriors are trapped. We’ll also learn about the dangers tow drivers face, how to get out of a jam without needing a tow and why semitruck towing costs so much, and we’ll hear about Corey’s toughest recoveries.  We’ll meet Randeep Sandhu and Steven Dempsey, the minds behind FRE8. FRE8 is a driver-focused tech platform motivated by driver quality of life. It is creating a network of freight capacity that aims to level the playing field, enable compliance and improve quality of life for drivers while benefiting shippers by increasing service standards and the network.Plus, a look at spot and contract rates; layoffs continue; why Univar is a Shipper of Choice; 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

FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss UPS, PACCAR, rail intermodal and the new SONAR capabilities. Follow The Stockout PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 740 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about a pair of trucking companies in Miami that have filed for bankruptcy protection. Also in headlines, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says its hands are tied when it comes to fighting double brokering.Warehouse training enters the cybersphere with virtual reality training stations. Abel Womack’s Jim Hennemann talks about how it works and what kind of results he’s seeing. We’ll also learn what warehouse solutions are in demand right now.Freight fraud has been hammering our industry. Talon Logistics Inc.’s Mike Bush talks about what is being done to fight double brokering, cybercrime and driver identity theft in Los Angeles and the USA. Author and inspiration Nick Klingensmith’s new book “Selling Inspired” drops on Amazon Tuesday. The stress and pressure can lead to burnout, loss of motivation and crippling self-doubt affecting all areas of your life.It can rob you of the very inspiration needed to excel in your career. Klingensmith outlines how to get past these blocks. Plus, rate the strap work; putting out truck fires; 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 an industry where long hours on the road and sedentary lifestyles are common, the health and well-being of drivers are paramount. Dr. Mark Manera, founder & CEO of Offshift, and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell break down the importance of investing in drivers health and wellness.Mark ManeraFounder & CEOOffshiftMary O'ConnellFreight Broker/3PL ExpertFreightWaves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While the industry continues to debate on whether or not the driver shortage indeed exists, editorial lead Brielle Jaekel talks with aifleet founder and CEO Marc El Khoury about why adding more drivers will have a negative impact.Marc El KhouryCo-Founder & CEOaifleetBrielle JaekelDeputy EditorFreightWaves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karen Smerchek, President of Veriha Trucking, joins Jeremy Reymer on the latest episode of Taking the Hire Road. Karen is an industry veteran and shares her story about the family business and what trucking means to their legacy. Karen and Jeremy will also dive into how carriers can embrace the current operating environment and why improving the lives of both truck drivers and trucking industry personnel matters. Plus, get an insider’s perspective from Karen, the next Chair of TCA (Truckload Carriers Association), on the value associations bring to carriers when they leverage that unique trucking industry involvement.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!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/)DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.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/)Follow the Freightonomics PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and Tony bring on Adam Kahn from Netradyne to discuss how safety has become more important than ever as insurance costs and liability soars for carriers. Follow the Freightonomics PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this fireside chat, Christopher Schoate, vice president of driver recruiting and retention at Gulf Winds joins us to talk about the ways fleets are hiring and retaining drivers. We also dive into the impacts freight market conditions have on driver hiring and retention.Chris SchoateVP, Driver Recruiting and RetentionGulf Winds InternationalThomas WassonEnterprise Trucking Carrier ExpertFreightWaves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices