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May 1, 2024 • 25min

Truck Tech EP53 Rewiring The Volvo VNL Improves Connectivity For Drivers And Fleets

When your flagship truck is 90% new, opportunities abound to make improvements. Connectivity -- from integration of a MyTruck app to the ability for the Volvo VNL to call for help in an emergency are just two ways Volvo accomplished this.Follow the Truck Tech PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 30, 2024 • 27min

Loaded and Rolling EP96 How Nikola is building a Hydrogen Highway with Ole Hoefelmann

In today’s episode Ole Hoefelmann, president of the Nikola Energy division at Nikola joins us to talk about their Hydrogen Highway plan to establish refueling stations. We also dive into Nikola’s plans on how they are expanding their HYLA hydrogen refueling stations nationwide through partnerships, collaborations, and funding. Follow the Loaded and Rolling PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 30, 2024 • 31min

Check Call EP121 The rollercoaster of non-competes

In this episode, we dive into the new FTC proposed rule of noncompetes and what the journey could look like for those in the freight broker space. Our guests, Grace Sharkey and Thomas Wasson dive into the long road ahead for this ruling and what it could mean for those in the supply chain world eventually. 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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Apr 29, 2024 • 27min

The Stockout EP113 ESG is on its way out

Welcome to The Stockout! In this episode, hosts Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey dive into the latest trends and topics impacting the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and retail industries. From exploring Unilever and Procter & Gamble’s recent earnings reports to discussing how Wayfair is opening a brick-and-mortar store, there’s a lot to cover.Here’s what you can expect: A discussion on Unilever’s shift in its ESG goals, raising questions about the broader ESG trend in the industry. An examination of the implications of falling birth rates on CPG and retail, especially in terms of product focus and market demand. Insight into Wayfair’s strategy as it opens a large brick-and-mortar store in a premium Chicago suburb, and what this might mean for the furniture retail landscape. Plus, we cover the concept of “trailers as a service” and how it benefits logistics providers and shippers. Tune in for a comprehensive look at the latest developments in the CPG and retail industries, and don’t forget to subscribe for more insightful content!Follow The Stockout PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 26, 2024 • 46min

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP710 What noncompete ban means for freight; UT’s Global Supply Chain Institute

On Episode 710 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the Federal Trade Commission’s ruling that bans noncompetes. Armchair Attorney Matthew Leffler breaks down what the ruling means for employees and employers, and looks toward what’s next.The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Haslam College of Business supply chain management programs are consistently ranked among the highest in the nation and the world for their industry-relevant curriculum, innovative research and custom programs. Today we’ll meet the Global Supply Chain Institute’s Thomas Deakins, Lance Saunders and students enrolled in the program to find out what the future of supply chain is learning.Nuclear verdicts are trending up and jury awards are getting astronomical.  Northland Trucking Risk Control’s Anthony Slamar talks about how fleets can protect themselves and reduce their liability.CVSA’s 72-hour International Roadcheck is coming up May 14-16. Reliance Partners’ Mark Barlar joins the show to get us prepared for the event.  Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 26, 2024 • 27min

Running on Ice EP86 Emerging tech in cold chain

In this episode, we take a deep dive into how Refrigerated Logistics in the United States and Australia leverage emerging technologies to bring significant improvement to their bottom line, all while running more scalable/sustainable operations. Our guests Travis Ross, Sr. Technical Account Manager for ERoad NA, and Konrad Stempniak, ERoad’s Executive General Manager for ANZ break it all down in detail for us. 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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Apr 26, 2024 • 26min

Freightonomics EP185 Governance

Zach and Tony discuss the early GDP release, explain what the new meaning of a yield curve inversion is, and how a few key legal developments may impact transportation. Follow the Freightonomics PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 25, 2024 • 33min

Taking The Hire Road EP154 Perspective And Attitude: An American Dream Starting From Scratch

Stefan Trifan, President of APL Cargo, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares his American Dream story of coming to America from his native Moldova over a decade ago, and the challenges and successes of starting a trucking company and navigating turbulent times.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/)Transportation Marketing Group (https://www.recruit-tmg.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
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Apr 25, 2024 • 15min

Riding Solo While Building Community

Success is made sweeter when you can share it with people, and that's what Jamie Hagen, owner of Hellbent Xpress, has discovered. Hear about why its the people that matter most to Hagen and his "little trucking company that could". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 25, 2024 • 17min

Driving Through Downturns

Kevin Rutherford, LetsTruck.com radio host and trucking expert, advises owner-operators facing soft freight markets to focus on managing expenses and staying adaptable. Kevin recommends prudent cash flow management, leveraging networking for resilience and prepares owner-operators for future market rebounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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