
FreightWaves LIVE: An Events Podcast
FreightWaves Live: An Events Podcast: The show where we bring you back to past FreightWaves events, take you inside of upcoming events, and capture the moments and keynotes from the top thought leaders in logistics, FreightTech, business and media.
Latest episodes

Jul 19, 2023 • 20min
Electrifying Your Fleet Through Innovative Finance Models
Gage Zero is a newcomer to a growing roster of turnkey suppliers offering end-to-end electrification services: land, trucks, charging and management. With $300 million in backing, the company thinks its expertise in negotiating renewable energy purchases is an advantage in dealing with fleets entering an expensive and uncomfortable transition to electric mobility. Join Sam Arons, Vice President of Business Development at Gage Zero, and Alan Adler, Midwest Bureau Chief at FreightWaves, in this fireside chat.Follow FreightWaves PodcastsFollow the Enterprise Fleet Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 19, 2023 • 22min
Driver Health and How to Make Healthcare More Accessible for Drivers
Grace Sharkey and Jeff Seraphine, CEO of Interstate Health Systems, discuss the critical issue of truck driver health and ways to enhance accessibility to healthcare for this vital workforce. The conversation shed light on the challenges faced by truck drivers and explored potential solutions to address their healthcare needs.Follow FreightWaves PodcastsFollow the Enterprise Fleet Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 19, 2023 • 18min
Onboard Video & Fleet Safety
Fleet safety is the top priority across the board in the transportation industry. Minimizing risk for a fleet's drivers and equipment, coupled with protecting their businesses from litigation is at the forefront for modern fleets of all sizes. So why hasn't the industry exhausted all the tools available? Join Jesse Chappell, Manager of Program Development, Video Intelligence at Trimble, and Anthony Smith, Chief Economist at FreightWaves in this fireside chat.Follow FreightWaves PodcastsFollow the Enterprise Fleet Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 19, 2023 • 31min
Keynote: Driving Change - Empowering Women in Trucking for a Stronger Future
In this keynote, Grace Sharkey sits down with Jennifer Hedrick, the president and CEO of the Association Executive of the Women in Trucking Association. The discussion revolves around the critical steps required to attract more women to pursue careers as truck drivers within large fleets. As the trucking industry seeks to diversify its workforce and utilize the wealth of untapped talent, Grace and Jennifer explore the challenges, opportunities, and strategies necessary to empower women in this traditionally male-dominated field. From addressing the misconceptions surrounding trucking to highlighting the benefits of increased gender diversity, this keynote aims to inspire change and foster an inclusive environment where women can thrive as professional truck drivers. Join them as they delve into the actionable measures and initiatives that can revolutionize the trucking industry, creating a stronger and more equitable future.Follow FreightWaves PodcastsFollow the Enterprise Fleet Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 2023 • 19min
Cost vs. Service – How Do You Get Both?
Join Ryder System's Vice President of Supply Chain Excellence, Gary Allen, and FreightWaves' Freight Broker/3PL Expery Mary O'Connell in this fireside chat.Follow FreightWaves PodcastsFollow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 2023 • 19min
How Carriers are Aligning with the World's Most Complex Shippers
Join FreightVerify's Carrier Relations Lead, Greg Nelson, and FreightWaves' Enterprise Trucking Expert, Thomas Wasson, in this fireside chat.Follow FreightWaves PodcastsFollow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 2023 • 19min
What is it like to work with people in another country?
Join Lean Solutions Group's Sales Team Lead, Tlyer Crowe, and FreightWaves' Chief Technology Officer, Daniel Pickett, in this fireside chat.Follow FreightWaves PodcastsFollow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 2023 • 19min
End-to-End Visibility in Supply Chain: Is it possible?
Join RyderShare Product Director Suzie Giroux and FreightWaves' Editorial Director Rachel Premack in this fireside chat.Follow FreightWaves PodcastsFollow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 11, 2023 • 22min
Building a Damn Good Freight Broker — How to Use Training as a Competitive Edge
What are the traits that separate an average freight broker from an excellent one? And how do you build those traits within your teams? Learn to Win founder and COO Sasha Seymore hosts a conversation with Kevin Nolan, serial transportation entrepreneur and founder of Nolan Transportation Group, OTR Solutions, Marquee Insurance Group, Payhawk, and Sope Creek, about the importance of building and training elite teams in transportation and logistics.Follow FreightWaves PodcastsFollow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 11, 2023 • 19min
Managing Through Freight Market Highs and Lows
Managing market volatility comes down to understanding the frequency and magnitude of price movements, both up and down. But then what happens when you’re riding the highest of highs and then forced to pull the emergency break? How are companies managing through this? How do you plan in this environment? How do you continue to motivate your people? Kevin Nolan shares his experiences, both good and bad.Follow FreightWaves PodcastsFollow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices