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A full trailer load of freight podcasts from FreightWaves. Enjoy shows like the award-winning WHAT THE TRUCK?!? podcast, Put That Coffee Down, Freightonomics, Fuller Speed Ahead, Great Quarter, Gals and more with one click of the subscribe button. One freight feed to rule them all!

  1. 9 hr ago

    AI, Freight Tech & the Driver’s Perspective | Brake Check

    Brake Check hits the ground at F3: Future of Freight Festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for an inside look at the technology, trends, and relationships shaping the future of freight. Charles Gracie sits down with ⁠Truckstop.com⁠ to discuss AI-powered pricing, rate transparency, and why human oversight still matters as freight companies embrace new technology. Then, trucker and industry advocate Larry Cothran shares his perspective on the innovations, connections, and opportunities drivers need to know about to stay ahead of the curve. From AI and smarter workflows to next-gen trucking technology, this episode explores what it takes to turn industry innovation into real-world results. Because the future of freight isn't just about the technology—it's about the people who put it to work. ⁠Follow the Brake Check Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 10 hr ago

    FreightWaves Today | October 29

    On today’s episode of FreightWaves Today, Malcolm Harris and Zach Strickland break down the latest freight market developments, third-quarter earnings and the supply chain challenges shaping the road to peak season. The show kicks off with a look at strong earnings from XPO and C.H. Robinson, along with a potential labor strike at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach that could disrupt cargo flows and complicate holiday freight movement. Then, SAIA President and CEO Fritz Holzgrefe joins the show to discuss record third-quarter revenue, pricing strategies, shipment trends, network expansion, customer service improvements and the company’s $250 million share repurchase announcement. He also explains how strategic investments and a focus on service are positioning the LTL carrier for continued growth. Next, Zach Boehm, chief automation officer at Hy-Tek Intralogistics, explains how beverage distributors are using automation to manage expanding product assortments, labor turnover and warehouse inefficiencies. He breaks down the company’s High Sync and High Flow solutions and how automation can shorten pick paths, improve productivity and help facilities get trucks out the door on time. Finally, we revisit an F3: Future of Freight 2026 conversation between Zach Strickland and Beau King on the latest truckload market trends. They discuss contract rate increases, carrier capacity, rejection rates and what brokers and shippers should expect as the holiday peak season approaches. ⁠Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FreightWaves Today | October 29

  3. 15 hr ago

    XPO's Q3 Beat, C.H. Robinson's Strong Growth, & LA-Long Beach Strike Threat | The Morning Minute

    In this episode, we kick things off by examining the impressive third-quarter performance from one of the industry's leading less-than-truckload carriers. ⁠XPO delivered a massive earnings beat driven by aggressive pricing and operating efficiency initiatives⁠, reporting adjusted earnings per share of one dollar and seventy cents—thirteen cents ahead of consensus and sixty-three cents higher year over year. The company's LTL revenue surged seventeen percent to one point four seven billion dollars, while its adjusted operating ratio of eighty point one percent defied typical seasonal trends by improving two hundred sixty basis points year over year. Next, we explore the freight brokerage sector where ⁠C.H. Robinson delivered almost all good news in its third-quarter report⁠, with operating revenues at its North American Surface Transport unit surging twenty-nine point one percent year over year. Adjusted diluted earnings per share climbed twenty-eight point six percent to one dollar and eighty cents, while the NAST segment's adjusted operating margin improved one hundred ten basis points to forty point three percent as the giant 3PL continues automating manual processes and achieving significant productivity gains. Finally, we cover a serious labor dispute threatening to disrupt the nation's busiest container gateway as ⁠about two hundred fifty union watchmen could strike at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach⁠ as early as five p.m. Pacific time Sunday, November first. Although the watchmen represent only two percent of ILWU workers at the two ports, they work at terminals handling roughly eighty-five percent of Long Beach's cargo and thirty-three percent of Los Angeles' cargo, and other union members are expected to honor picket lines—potentially halting operations at a time when the complex is already contending with a backlog of containers awaiting inland rail transportation. ⁠Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    XPO's Q3 Beat, C.H. Robinson's Strong Growth, & LA-Long Beach Strike Threat | The Morning Minute

  4. 1 day ago

    81% of Freight Brokers are Faking Their AI Strategy | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

    AI agents, workforce solutions, and the future of freight take center stage on this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, recorded live on Day 1 of the F3: Future of Freight Festival! Host Thomas Wasson sits down with leaders from Evos, Sivas, and Lean Solutions Group to explore how freight companies can leverage AI, automation, and human talent to build smarter, more efficient operations. In this episode: AI agents in freight: How autonomous AI operators can take on dispatching, exception management, load sourcing, and other complex logistics tasks. Putting AI to work fast: How Evos deploys AI operators in as little as 24 hours and how one LTL freight audit use case reached 97% autonomy. The future of workforce solutions: How Sivas combines outsourced talent, process improvement, and automation to help logistics companies scale. Nearshoring and global talent: Why around-the-clock operations and multilingual teams can help carriers and brokers meet growing demands. Getting AI-ready: Why clean data, documented standard operating procedures (SOPs), and clear KPIs are essential for successful AI adoption. Humans vs. AI: Which tasks are ripe for automation, where human judgment still matters, and how companies can bring the two together. What's next for freight tech: How AI agents could transform everything from document collection and payment processing to end-to-end load management. The big takeaway? Successful AI adoption isn't just about plugging in new technology. It's about understanding your workflows, identifying the right opportunities, and empowering people to focus on the work where their expertise makes the biggest difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    81% of Freight Brokers are Faking Their AI Strategy | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

  5. 1 day ago

    YOUR TRUCKS ARE ROLLING BUT YOUR PROFITS ARE DISAPPEARING | Brake Check

    BUSY TRUCKS, EMPTY BANK ACCOUNTS, WHERE'S THE MONEY?! Your trucks are rolling...The loads are delivered....You're working harder than ever....So why does it feel like everybody's getting paid EXCEPT YOU?! We're taking BRAKE CHECK LIVE to the floor of FreightWaves F3 in Chattanooga, Tennessee! No studio walls, no safety net, and with the freight industry's biggest players walking around us, YOU NEVER KNOW WHO OR WHAT MIGHT INTERRUPT THE SHOW! Joining me is Jennifer Lance, COO of Apex Capital Corp., and we're digging into the business BEHIND the truck. From unpaid invoices and broker credit risks to cash flow, factoring, back-office disasters, and technology that actually makes sense. Because here's the reality: Moving freight and making money are TWO VERY DIFFERENT THINGS! We're talking real problems, real solutions, and the mistakes that can quietly put good trucking companies out of business. And of course, Jennifer will face the BRAKE CHECK HARD STOP! TRUCKERS, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: What's the BIGGEST money killer in your trucking business right now: cheap freight, slow-paying brokers, rising expenses, or the back-office headaches nobody warned you about? Drop it in the comments! LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE BRAKE CHECK — REAL CONVERSATIONS. REAL PEOPLE. REAL TRUCKING. ALL STUFF, NO FLUFF! #BrakeCheck #FreightWaves #F3 #Trucking #OwnerOperator #FreightBroker #ApexCapital #TruckingBusiness #FreightFactoring ⁠Follow the Brake Check Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    YOUR TRUCKS ARE ROLLING BUT YOUR PROFITS ARE DISAPPEARING | Brake Check

  6. 6 days ago

    Autonomous Trucks Are Coming: How Owner-Operators and Small Fleets Can Prepare and Profit | The Long Haul

    In this special report of The Long Haul, host Adam Wingfield takes you inside the 2026 ATA Management Conference & Exhibition to discuss one of the biggest forces shaping the future of trucking: autonomous technology. Autonomous trucks and artificial intelligence are advancing rapidly, and the industry is moving toward adoption whether everyone agrees with it or not. Adam breaks down what these developments could mean for drivers, owner-operators, and small fleet owners, from potential job displacement to improved driver quality of life and new opportunities to generate revenue. Rather than focusing on fear and speculation, this episode challenges small carriers to get informed, ask the right questions, and explore how autonomous technology could become an opportunity instead of a setback. From potential partnerships with autonomous technology providers to new ways of monetizing existing trucking assets, Adam explains why preparation and knowledge will be critical to navigating the industry's next chapter. The future of trucking is changing. The question is whether you'll be ready to adapt, compete, and capitalize on what's coming. ⁠Follow The Long Haul Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Autonomous Trucks Are Coming: How Owner-Operators and Small Fleets Can Prepare and Profit | The Long Haul

  7. 6 days ago

    Freight Brokers on the Hook for $700M+? | Freight Expectations

    How much liability can a freight broker face when a truck is involved in a catastrophic accident? And who should be responsible for keeping unsafe carriers off America's roads? On this episode of Freight Expectations, we break down the legal battles, regulatory shortcomings, and industry changes reshaping freight brokerage and trucking. From the massive C.H. Robinson verdict in the Lupus Superior case to a controversial RICO lawsuit and the growing debate over highway surveillance cameras, we're tackling the issues that could redefine the future of freight. In this episode: FMCSA Under Pressure: Does the agency need more funding, stronger enforcement, and a broader mandate to identify unsafe motor carriers? The $700M+ C.H. Robinson Case: We unpack the Lupus Superior verdict, negligent carrier selection, vicarious liability, and what the case could mean for freight brokers nationwide. The New Reality of Broker Liability: Why carrier vetting, consistent compliance procedures, and adequate insurance coverage matter more than ever. The Freight RICO Lawsuit: Examining TQL's motion to dismiss, the arguments behind the case, and why the dispute has sparked debate across the industry. Is Freight Bro Culture Changing? How lawsuits, social media memes, and increased scrutiny are pushing freight brokerage toward a more professional image. Highway Cameras & Trucking Surveillance: Exploring the tension between privacy, public safety, technology, and the industry's need for better carrier verification. Brokers and Small Carriers Need Each Other: Why the relationship between freight brokers and owner-operators matters to the future of America's trucking industry. As legal exposure grows and regulators struggle with limited resources, one question looms over the entire supply chain: Who is responsible for ensuring the carriers moving America's freight are safe? ⁠Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Freight Brokers on the Hook for $700M+? | Freight Expectations

  8. 6 days ago

    FreightWaves Today | October 23

    In this episode of FreightWaves Today, hosts Craig Fuller and Julie Van de Kamp break down the latest quarterly earnings across trucking, rail, and logistics, launch three game-changing truckload data sets on SONAR, and dive deep into regulatory and legal challenges shaping the freight industry. Episode Highlights: Earnings Breakdown: Analyzing Knight-Swift’s standout Q3 performance following their U.S. Xpress integration, comparing their operational discipline to JB Hunt, Werner, and Marten Transport. Plus, solid quarters from Ryder, Union Pacific, and Norfolk Southern. Multimodal Insights: Paul Pozega (CEO & Founder, Integrated Multimodal Solutions) joins the desk to discuss intermodal volume vs. rate dynamics, rail margins, and how the pending Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger and election politics could impact class-one railroads. SONAR Data Launch: Julie Van de Kamp unveils three brand-new truckload data set groups—Routing Guide Premiums (RGP), Routing Guide Acceptance Share (RGA), and Contract Rate Change Direction (CRC)—showing new contract rates resetting 13%+ higher. Freight Expectations: Craig and "The Armchair Attorney" Matthew Leffler dissect the FMCSA's role, broker liability post-Montgomery and Lupus Superior ($604M C.H. Robinson verdict in Texas), the TCL motion to dismiss in the RICO lawsuit, and the rising role of highway surveillance cameras (GenLogs & Flock) in freight safety and market self-regulation. ⁠Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FreightWaves Today | October 23
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A full trailer load of freight podcasts from FreightWaves. Enjoy shows like the award-winning WHAT THE TRUCK?!? podcast, Put That Coffee Down, Freightonomics, Fuller Speed Ahead, Great Quarter, Gals and more with one click of the subscribe button. One freight feed to rule them all!

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  • Creator
    FreightWaves
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    2k
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023 FreightWaves
  • Show Website
    FreightCasts

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