Freight Expectations

Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler

Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler

Episodes

  1. Why Diesel Prices Just Exploded: The Iran Conflict Explained

    2 DAYS AGO

    Why Diesel Prices Just Exploded: The Iran Conflict Explained

    In this episode of Freight Expectations, hosts Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler dive deep into the volatile intersection of global conflict and the trucking industry. As tensions rise in the Middle East and fuel prices reach unprecedented daily highs, we break down what this means for everyone from owner-operators to the nation's largest fleets. Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows

    1h 5m
  2. The Supreme Court Case That Could Change Trucking Forever

    9 MAR

    The Supreme Court Case That Could Change Trucking Forever

    In this episode of Freight Expectations, Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler break down one of the most important legal battles in the trucking industry: the Supreme Court case involving broker liability and CH Robinson. If the Court rules that freight brokers can be held responsible for accidents caused by carriers they hire, it could fundamentally reshape the logistics industry—impacting brokers, trucking companies, shippers, and insurance costs across the entire supply chain. Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows

    1h 8m
  3. Dalilah’s Law: A Transformative Shift in Trucking Regulation

    3 MAR

    Dalilah’s Law: A Transformative Shift in Trucking Regulation

    In this episode of Freight Expectations, hosts Matthew Leffler and Craig discuss the transformative potential of "Dalilah’s Law," a proposed piece of legislation aimed at addressing a perceived safety and security crisis in the American trucking industry. Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows

    1h 7m

  4. 23 FEB

    The IEPA Ruling, Executive Overreach, & The Most Interesting Trucking Market In History

    In this episode of Freight Expectations, FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller and “The Armchair Attorney” Matthew Leffler dive into a historic day for the American supply chain. Following the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling to overturn the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEPA) for revenue generation, the duo analyzes the immediate legal and economic fallout for the trucking and shipping industries.From the potential for a massive West Coast import surge to the tactical shift toward Section 122 tariffs, Craig and Matt break down how this ruling creates a new “Black Swan” catalyst for freight demand. They also tackle the rising tide of ICE enforcement at truck stops, the legal complexities of abandoned cargo, and why the industry is finally embracing new, authentic voices over traditional associations. Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows

    1h 4m

  5. 9 FEB

    Trucking before deregulation, LTLs and the legacy of Yellow

    Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler dig into the most important—and most misunderstood—topics in freight. From market cycles and carrier bankruptcies to regulation, labor, and industry history, Freight Expectations connects today’s headlines with the forces that actually drive transportation. Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows

    1h 4m

  6. 2 FEB

    Winter Storms, Tight Capacity, and a Market Ready to Move

    A massive winter storm shakes up the freight market—and Craig Fuller and Matt Leffler break down why this one matters. Tender rejection rates spike above 12%, signaling tightening capacity and a potential inflection point for carriers. The hosts unpack why weather often acts as the catalyst that finally tips a soft market into a crunch, and whether this disruption could mark the beginning of a more sustained recovery. Along the way, they dig into rising M&A activity across trucking and brokerage, from major carrier acquisitions to growing momentum around IPOs and private equity exits. The conversation also veers (as it often does) into sales models, parcel and LTL strategies, demographic shifts, and the surprising ways culture, technology, and human behavior ripple into freight markets. Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows

    1h 1m
  7. Mergers, Crime, and Ai

    20 JAN

    Mergers, Crime, and Ai

    In this high-stakes episode of Freight Expectations, Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler pull back the curtain on the “incompetent” Forward Air and Omni Logistics merger, a deal so controversial it led to a courtroom showdown at the “Madison Square Garden” of corporate litigation. From exposing the “light audits” that kill M&A deals to debating the federal power grab behind autonomous truck laws, the hosts tackle the industry’s biggest power shifts. Stick around to find out if “self-certification” is a death sentence for road safety and why the fight against organized cargo crime is finally moving to the next level in D.C. Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows

    1h 4m
  8. The Yellowstone of Trucking

    13 JAN

    The Yellowstone of Trucking

    In this post-holiday hangover episode of Freight Expectations, Craig Fuller and Matt Leffler tackle the “dumbest law” in trucking and why a pending Supreme Court ruling could change your wallet forever. The hosts go scorched-earth on the Tesla Semi, revealing why charging just one truck takes as much power as 4,000 American homes, and break down the “Dumbass” Safety Act that could effectively ban the world’s safest carriers from hauling broker freight. From explaining why your magazines are legally exempt from tariffs to the urgent need for a Yellowstone-style show to educate a “clueless” Congress, it’s an unfiltered deep dive into shrinkflation, federal supremacy, and the supply chain “we deserve”.

    1 hr
  9. The Driver Shortage Myth

    19/12/2025

    The Driver Shortage Myth

    Is your freight being run by the Sinaloa cartel? In this high-voltage second episode of Freight Expectations, Craig Fuller and Matt Leffler explore why cargo theft has exploded into a $30 billion industry - making it a larger “mode” of traffic than the entire U.S. barge market. The hosts go scorched-earth on the “driver shortage” propaganda, explain why local police won’t help you find your stolen TVs, and break down why the CORCA act might be the only thing standing between your load and a criminal syndicate. Plus, find out why Craig is an “enemy of the state” to industry insiders and why Matt is obsessed with the dwarf planet Ceres. It’s unscripted, unfiltered, and potentially the most dangerous hour in freight media.

    1 hr

  10. 12/12/2025

    Freight Expectations: The Trucking Hellscape

    Welcome to Freight Expectations! In this explosive premiere, Craig Fuller and Matt Leffler pull no punches as they dive into the dark reality of the trucking industry. Find out why Craig believes he “totally screwed up” on a massive news story , how self-certified ELDs are fueling a safety crisis , and why the industry is stuck in a “hellscape” of fraud and cargo theft. The hosts reveal the shocking truth behind the so-called “driver shortage” and argue that the only way forward is through massive government enforcement and regulation. Prepare for the unvarnished truth about the supply chain “we deserve”.

    1h 5m
  • 10 Episodes

About

Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler

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  • Creator
    Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Copyright
    © 2025

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