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Aug 5, 2024 • 46min

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP742 Will stock market sell-off kill freight recovery; best lanes to run now

On Episode 742 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is looking at the impact that global unrest and a tanking stock market are having on rates. FreightWaves’ Kyle Taylor breaks down the data and sentiment driving the market. He’ll also tell us the 10 best lanes to run right now. Truckstop’s Brent Hutto shares a new report his firm has conducted with Bloomberg to gauge carrier sentiment. With 44% of carriers concerned about the market, what will that mean for recovery? Hutto also has a freight fraud update.RGTX Logistics Solutions’ Jeff Dickinson shares his wealth of experience to educate brokers on cold calling and training. Why are so many so bad at this? Dickinson has some tips.Plus, what went down in Long Beach; Coast Guard recruitment videos; a bare-knuckle solution for RFP season; 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
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Aug 5, 2024 • 28min

The Stockout EP125 Rail State data shows the impact of Jasper Wildfire

FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel interviews John Schmitter, Co-founder and COO of Rail State.Follow The Stockout PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 2, 2024 • 26min

Running on Ice EP97 Chilling Outdoors: The Cold Revolution of Polar King

In this episode, we dive into the ins and outs of Polar King refrigeration units. Our guest, Dan Parsenow, regional sales manager at Polar King breaks down the most common applications and some of the customizable options that exist for outdoor walk-in units. 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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Aug 1, 2024 • 27min

Freightonomics EP195 Looking to podium

Zach and Tony discuss the “green shoots” many companies are reporting in the trucking sector while some other sectors of the economy like CPG are seeing the opposite signals. Follow the Freightonomics PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 1, 2024 • 35min

Taking The Hire Road EP167 Taking Care Of Your Drivers: Small Changes That Make A Lasting Impact

Hope Zvara, Founder and CEO of Mother Trucker Yoga, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares her passion for driver health and wellness, why companies should invest in their drivers’ well-being, and what drivers can do on a daily basis in order to see real improvement and change over time.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/)If you’re interested in joining the show or being a sponsor, please email jeremy@takingthehireroad.com.Follow the Taking The Hire Road PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 31, 2024 • 23min

Truck Tech EP65 Zengistics brings peace of mind and tech-enabled efficiency to freight brokering

Guest: Matt Zimmer, president, ZengisticsTopic: Whether it's reducing the number of loads or helping a company decide where to locate its next distribution site, Zengistics applies Turvo-driven apps to help shippers save on total cost of ownership.Follow the Truck Tech PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 30, 2024 • 27min

Loaded and Rolling EP107 The various ways fleets control costs with David Kenneson

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
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Jul 30, 2024 • 26min

Check Call EP123 The secret sauce of location services

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
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Jul 29, 2024 • 45min

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP741 Battery fire nightmare on 15 Freeway traps truckers

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
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Jul 29, 2024 • 27min

The Stockout EP124 UPS slumps as shippers seek value

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

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