FreightCasts

Thomas Wasson sits down with Jim Connelly, Chief Revenue Officer of Bollinger Motors, to explore the company’s recent rebrand following its consolidation with Mullen Automotive. They discuss Bollinger’s pivot into the medium-duty EV market, the role of incentives like California’s HVIP in fleet adoption, and the challenges of scaling infrastructure. Connelly also shares insights into Bollinger’s upcoming B5 and B6 models, the move to a new production facility in Mississippi, and how startups can compete with legacy OEMs in the rapidly evolving commercial EV space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris is joined by a lineup of M’s: Marcus and Matt for a jam-packed show. First, Malcolm goes one-on-one with Marcus Lewis, founder of the National Trucking Network. As a broker and a former carrier, they “take the gloves off” for a candid discussion about the tense but necessary relationship between brokers and truckers. Marcus shares his perspective on what brokers can do better to support drivers, the number one mistake new truckers make, and why he believes an educated trucker is a broker’s worst nightmare. Later in the show, Matt Dahl, Director of Agent Recruiting at HD Ships and co-host of the “two dogs one pod” podcast, joins Malcolm. Matt breaks down what it takes to be a successful freight agent, the common misconceptions about the agent model, and the importance of being independent and entrepreneurial. ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ ⁠Visit our sponsor⁠ ⁠Subscribe to the WTT newsletter⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠More FreightWaves Podcasts⁠ #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In today's Episode, Peter Goldwasser, Executive Director at Together for Safer Roads joins us to talk about how nongovernmental organizations are helping companies, governments, and communities improve road safety through technology and policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into the world of automation and efficiency. Our guest, Jesse Buckingham, founder of Vooma to break down how to create more efficient processes and integrate AI into an organization. For more information, subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of What the Truck?! delivers a packed lineup of industry insights and big-name guests. After a quick sponsor spotlight on Verizon Business, Harris dives into the headlines—covering FMCSA’s English proficiency testing concerns, the latest State of Freight report, President Trump’s approval of an $85B Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger, and shipping disruptions on the Mississippi River.The first guest, Scott Cornell, VP of Transportation at Travelers and a veteran cargo theft expert, breaks down the surge in cargo theft, particularly a 96% spike in metal thefts driven by copper demand. He explains thieves’ methods, from straight theft at truck stops to sophisticated double-brokering scams, and shares prevention and recovery strategies for brokers and carriers.Later, David Galbraith, VP of Global Brand and Marketing at Mack Trucks, joins to discuss brand legacy, driver engagement, and marketing innovation. With decades of experience across automotive and tech, Galbraith explains how Mack is blending its heritage of toughness with forward-looking sophistication and comfort—highlighted by initiatives like the Mack Hotel campaign and the “Driven by Heroes” platform celebrating truck drivers as essential workers. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s deep dive unpacks the relentless surge of nearshoring at the U.S.-Mexico border, where year-to-date trade has surpassed the $507 billion mark, cementing Mexico’s place as the number one U.S. trade partner. We examine how logistics firms like Uber Freight are heavily integrating customs, brokerage, and transportation services to digitalize the “black hole” at the border and navigate the growing complexity of USMCA rules and new tariffs. We shift from land to air to analyze how the U.S. policy ending the de minimis exemption for small parcels from China is hammering global carriers. This single change trimmed FedEx’s Q1 operating income by $150 million and created a projected $1 billion fiscal year headwind, forcing the company to cut its Trans-Pacific capacity by 25% and redeploy assets to the profitable Asia-to-Europe lane. Finally, we explore the domestic physical limits currently squeezing the supply chain, including the severe crisis on the Mississippi River where drought-driven low water levels are forcing capacity cuts and causing barge rates to jump nearly 50% . We also discuss the immediate pressure on the new Federal Highway Administration administrator, Sean McMaster, to prioritize the persistent lack of critically needed truck parking capacity across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uber Freight is betting big on cross-border trade, deepening its imprint in Mexico by integrating customs, brokerage, and transportation services to help shippers navigate the complex trade environment, especially as U.S.-Mexico trade has surged 21% this year. The company uses a digitized method to provide visibility at the border, which historically has been referred to as the "black hole" in logistics, and helps customers avoid extra duties or delays due to shifting regulations like USMCA rules of origin. President Trump has voiced his approval for the proposed $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, calling Union Pacific a "great railroad". If approved by the Surface Transportation Board (STB), this deal would create the nation's largest railroad, boasting 52,000 miles of track across 43 states. Volvo Trucks North America has also launched Load Finder, a new, free load board designed to help carriers reduce empty miles and deadhead operations. Developed in partnership with Canadian-based freight tech company Class8, the platform aggregates available loads from over 40 sources and integrates into the existing Volvo Connect system for customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we get into how produce season can be chaotic but not with the proper plan in place. Our guest, George Schergen, Chief Client Officer at Dynamic Logistix, breaks down the ways to best plan and prepare for produce season as well as the best ways to help produce season shippers. For more information, subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast. Follow the Running on Ice Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris is joined by the “freight sensei” himself, Thomas Wasson. The two dive into a wide-ranging conversation that blends industry insights with personal stories from Thomas’s career in logistics. They cover everything from Tesla’s latest autopilot lawsuits and the future of autonomous trucking , to how companies like Outpost are scaling up terminal networks to handle billions in freight . Thomas also unpacks why trailers are the unsung heroes of supply chains , the potential ripple effects of major rail mergers , and what driver appreciation really means in an industry that stops the world without them. Along the way, Thomas reflects on his own journey—from struggling as a new broker to building startups and finding his voice at FreightWaves. It’s a mix of freight tech, hard-earned lessons, and the human side of trucking that you won’t want to miss. ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ ⁠Visit our sponsor⁠ ⁠Subscribe to the WTT newsletter⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠More FreightWaves Podcasts⁠ #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices