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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. Kroger Trucking Lawsuit, Mexico Trucker Strike, & FMCSA Truck Parking Study | The Morning Minute

    39 MIN AGO

    Kroger Trucking Lawsuit, Mexico Trucker Strike, & FMCSA Truck Parking Study | The Morning Minute

    In today's episode, we kick things off with a massive labor lawsuit shaking up the dedicated grocery logistics sector. A newly filed complaint alleges that Kroger and three commercial carriers unlawfully colluded to block the hiring of former Quickway drivers to suppress wages and prevent unionization efforts, which could result in staggering financial penalties if proven true. Next, we look south of the border where a nationwide strike by Mexican truckers continues to paralyze key cross-border routes and choke off northbound supply chains. Thousands of drivers have intentionally blockaded major arteries leading to vital U.S. ports of entry to protest rampant cargo theft, leaving millions of dollars in freight completely stranded. Finally, we cover how federal regulators are taking a renewed, data-driven look at the nationwide truck parking squeeze. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has officially launched a comprehensive new study into the crisis and is actively seeking public comments to help direct infrastructure funding to regions where it is needed most. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    3 min
  2. Why Organized Crime is Stealing F1 Kit Kats and $150K UPS Buyouts are Being Capped | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

    19 HR AGO

    Why Organized Crime is Stealing F1 Kit Kats and $150K UPS Buyouts are Being Capped | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

    On today’s episode of What the Truck?!?, Malcolm and “The Dude” break down a wild weekend in freight, from high-speed chocolate heists in Europe to massive cargo busts in Los Angeles. We also dive deep into how real-world data is beating simulations in the race for autonomous vehicle safety.Inside This Episode:• The $1M SKIMS & Alo Bust: Authorities in LA just uncovered a massive theft ring moving over 50 pallets of high-end apparel through resale channels before the shippers even knew it was gone.• The Great Kit Kat Heist: Danny Ramon from Overhaul joins us to discuss a “fake police” hijacking of a truckload of Formula 1-shaped Kit Kat bars in Europe.• The Missing Piece of Autonomy: Nexar CEO Zach Greenberger explains why “messy” real-world driving data is the only way to truly solve the “last mile” of autonomous trucking.• UPS & Teamsters Update: A new deal caps driver buyouts at 7,500 people, ending a weeks-long tug-of-war over labor contracts.• Fuel Relief: CH Robinson is waiving fees to help owner-operators survive rising diesel costs.• Geopolitics at the Canal: Senator Marco Rubio calls out China for “bullying” Panama-flagged ships as supply chain tensions rise. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor - TRUCKSTOP Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    47 min
  3. Why the Global Oil Crisis is Actually Good for U.S. Diplomatic Freight | Freight Expectations

    20 HR AGO

    Why the Global Oil Crisis is Actually Good for U.S. Diplomatic Freight | Freight Expectations

    In this episode of Freight Expectations, Matthew Leffler and Craig Fuller dive into the "insane" volatility of the current freight market, where spot rates are on fire despite—or perhaps because of—rising global tensions. The duo breaks down the "bleeding edge" data showing a surprising surge in domestic demand and discusses why the U.S. might be the most resilient player in a fragmenting global landscape. Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 4min

  4. 20 HR AGO

    Directional Datasets: Turn Insight into Action | #WithSONAR

    Welcome back to WithSONAR! In this episode we’re diving into our newest Directional Datasets—designed to help you quickly identify freight market pressure, capacity shifts, and cost trends across all markets. Save these to your 'My Dashboards' here: https://sonar.surf/sharepage/672eb6e2-d016-4bac-a341-54dd99be341a Weighted Rejection Index (WRI): Identify tightening vs. easing markets based on rejection trends and market size Load Balance Index (LBI): Understand market imbalances and who holds pricing power Avg Tender Market Share (ATMS): Spot demand shifts and high-volume markets before rates move Diesel Cost per Mile (MPG): Track how fuel impacts carrier costs and overall transportation spend These datasets are available in both Chart and Map views, as well as within your custom dashboards, giving you a powerful way to visualize and act on market changes in real time. 📩 Have questions? Reach out to cs@gosonar.com or your Account Manager. 💡 Subscribe for more quick SONAR insights! #freighttech #freighttech #gosonar #sonar #softwareasaservice #logistics#freight #freighttech #gosonar #sonar #softwareasaservice #logistics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    11 min
  5. UPS Caps Driver Buyouts at 7,500, Mexico Tariffs Reshape Cross-Border Trade, Moody's Upgrades Ryder | The Morning Minute

    1 DAY AGO

    UPS Caps Driver Buyouts at 7,500, Mexico Tariffs Reshape Cross-Border Trade, Moody's Upgrades Ryder | The Morning Minute

    We kick off the episode with a look at Ryder System's recent financial milestone, as Moody's upgraded their primary debt rating for the first time since the pandemic. The long-awaited upgrade serves as a massive vote of confidence in the leasing giant's strategic pivot toward expanding its dedicated transportation and supply chain segments. Next, we examine how recent emergency tariffs are significantly impacting North American customs data and cross-border trade flows. Companies are actively restructuring their supply chains to mitigate these massive new border costs, which is causing volatile northbound freight volumes and localized capacity crunches out of Mexico. Finally, we cover the latest developments at UPS, where the logistics titan agreed to cap its controversial driver buyout program following fierce pushback from the Teamsters Union. This crucial compromise limits the $150,000 voluntary separation offers to 7,500 employees, allowing UPS to trim immediate costs without triggering a full-blown labor dispute. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    3 min
  6. Indiana Just Nuked 2,000 CDLs Overnight (And Will Fine Your Fleet $50k) | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

    3 DAYS AGO

    Indiana Just Nuked 2,000 CDLs Overnight (And Will Fine Your Fleet $50k) | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

    Welcome to a Good Friday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? with Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent. This week, we are diving into the retroactive legislation out of Indiana that just stripped 2,000 drivers of their CDLs overnight. If you’re dispatching a non-domiciled driver with a revoked license in the Hoosier state, your fleet could be staring down a brutal $50,000 fine.On the ocean side, the Strait of Hormuz closure has pushed Asia-US spot rates up a staggering 29%. Is it pure geopolitical fallout, or are carriers using the chaos to pad their bottom lines?Plus, Craig Stewart from Stord drops in to reveal the “insider secret” to beating Amazon Prime delivery speeds without paying for expensive air freight. Through intelligent order routing, mid-market brands are saving millions on parcel spend by fulfilling from the optimal node.Kris Edney (Interstate Global) also joins the desk to break down the incoming capacity crunch for moving season, the insane logistics of moving a fully operational casino, and the incredible work Interstate is doing with the Gary Sinise Foundation to move wounded veterans.Finally, we cover Mercedes-Benz’s $4B capacity injection in Alabama, NASA’s Artemis toilet disaster, and rapper Pooh Shiesty’s attempt to renegotiate a contract with Gucci Mane using an AK-47.In this episode: Intro & Good Friday reflections Sponsor Shoutout: Truckstop.com Freight Fraud Symposium in Cleveland (Promo code: WTT) Indiana revokes 2,000 CDLs overnight ($50k carrier fines) Strait of Hormuz closure spikes ocean spot rates 29% Mercedes-Benz drops $4B into Alabama plant Artemis NASA mission saved by a “Space Plumber” Culture segment: Pooh Shiesty & Gucci Mane’s armed negotiation Kris Edney (Interstate Global) on moving season & casino logistics Craig Stewart (Stord) on intelligent order routing & beating Amazon Prime Get your tickets for the Freight Fraud Symposium on May 20th at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. Use promo code WTT for a discount at checkout! Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor - TRUCKSTOP Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    46 min
  7. Ocean Spot Rates Surge 29%, Echo Global's Upgrade, and Mercedes-Benz's $4B Rail Investment | The Morning Minute

    3 DAYS AGO

    Ocean Spot Rates Surge 29%, Echo Global's Upgrade, and Mercedes-Benz's $4B Rail Investment | The Morning Minute

    This week's episode dives into the massive ripple effects of the Strait of Hormuz closure, which has resulted in Asia-US West Coast ocean spot rates surging by 29%. We explore how shippers are reacting to severe port congestion in Asian transshipment hubs by aggressively paying premium rates to secure desperately needed capacity for the future. Next, we discuss the recent financial boost for Echo Global Logistics, as debt rating agencies Moody's and S&P Global upgraded the 3PL's outlook from stable to positive. This upgraded outlook follows their acquisition of ITS Logistics, which analysts project will significantly improve Echo's free cash flow and boost its EBITDA by over $114 million. Finally, we cover the staggering $4 billion investment by Mercedes-Benz to upgrade its historic assembly plant in Vance, Alabama by 2030. This massive manufacturing expansion will lock in a vital, long-term pipeline of finished vehicle freight for Norfolk Southern, which handles the plant's inbound and outbound logistics. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    3 min
  8. Trucking Crackdown: One Driver’s Story vs The Fraud Nobody Stops | Brake Check

    4 DAYS AGO

    Trucking Crackdown: One Driver’s Story vs The Fraud Nobody Stops | Brake Check

    What happens when policy meets pavement?In this episode of Brake Check, we bring you both sides of one of the most controversial issues in trucking today.First—Jorge, a truck driver and DACA recipient, shares his story as new CDL crackdowns threaten his livelihood, his future, and everything he’s built behind the wheel.Then—we sit down with the CEO of GenLogs, a company using real-time data and intelligence tools to expose freight fraud, cargo theft, and ELD manipulation across the country.Two perspectives. One industry.We break down: The real-life impact of CDL enforcement on working drivers The rise of freight fraud and organized cargo theft Whether enforcement is fixing the problem—or missing it entirely What the future of trucking looks like if both trends continue This isn’t about picking sides. It’s about understanding what’s really happening.Because while some drivers are being pushed out…Others are gaming the system.And the question is—who’s actually being held accountable? Follow the Brake Check Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    47 min
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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
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    © 2023 FreightWaves
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