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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. 10m ago

    What's Really Happening Inside FMCSA | Brake Check

    What's really happening inside FMCSA? In this exclusive episode of Brake Check, FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs joins us for a candid conversation about the issues shaping trucking today. No press releases. No prepared statements. Just the questions America's truckers and carriers have been asking. We discuss MOTUS....why FMCSA believed the industry needed it, the challenges during rollout, what went wrong, what's been fixed, and where the platform is headed next. We also tackle freight fraud, identity verification, randomized MC numbers, enforcement, recent high-profile commercial vehicle crashes, and what FMCSA believes the industry must do to improve safety while protecting legitimate carriers. Inside this episode: Why FMCSA built MOTUS in the first place The real story behind the rollout What FMCSA learned from early issues What's been fixed—and what's still improving How MOTUS is changing freight fraud prevention Identity verification vs. authority verification Recent truck crashes and the future of safety enforcement What truckers and carriers should expect from FMCSA moving forward Whether you're an owner-operator, fleet owner, safety director, broker, or professional driver, this conversation offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from the person leading the agency responsible for commercial motor vehicle safety in America. If you want honest conversations with the people shaping the future of trucking, subscribe to FreightWaves and never miss an episode of Brake Check. Because understanding the rules is one thing... Understanding where they're headed is another. ⁠Follow the Brake Check Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What's Really Happening Inside FMCSA | Brake Check

  2. 5h ago

    J.B. Hunt Intermodal Surge, Navistar Wins Delivery Lawsuit, & Tesla Semi Chicago Pilot | The Morning Minute

    In this episode, we kick things off by examining the powerful momentum shift toward the rails that's creating massive growth opportunities for the nation's largest intermodal player. J.B. Hunt Transport Services just reported a blockbuster second quarter, with intermodal volumes jumping ten percent year-over-year and significantly outpacing the broader market. Eastern intermodal volumes surged sixteen percent year-over-year, driven by conversion activity at levels the company has not seen in more than a decade, while revenue of three point five billion dollars crushed analyst expectations. Next, we explore a high-stakes legal battle in federal court where truck manufacturer Navistar defeated a sixteen point five million dollar lawsuit over delayed deliveries during the pandemic-era supply crunch. A Michigan jury sided with Navistar on Monday, rejecting breach of contract and fraud claims brought by GLS LeasCo and Central Transport, and concluding the company was not liable for damages related to the delayed delivery of one thousand one hundred International tractors ordered in twenty twenty-two. Finally, we head to the Midwest where a major Wisconsin carrier is partnering with Tesla to evaluate the electric Semi in dedicated Chicago operations. De Pere-based Paper Transport Inc., which has logged over eighty-seven million miles using compressed and renewable natural gas, is assessing the battery-electric truck in an environment where predictable routes and consistent mileage provide ideal conditions for real-world testing as Tesla ramps toward volume production this year. Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows J.B. Hunt Intermodal Surge, Navistar Wins Delivery Lawsuit, & Tesla Semi Chicago Pilot | The Morning Minute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    J.B. Hunt Intermodal Surge, Navistar Wins Delivery Lawsuit, & Tesla Semi Chicago Pilot | The Morning Minute

  3. 21h ago

    FreightWaves Today | July 15

    Welcome to a special edition of FreightWaves Today, broadcast LIVE from the Supply Chain AI Symposium in Chicago! 🚛🤖 Craig Fuller and Julie Van de Kamp co-host this special live edition from one of the premier gatherings of logistics, transportation, and artificial intelligence leaders. Together, they welcome some of the industry's top innovators to separate AI hype from reality and explore how artificial intelligence is already reshaping freight, transportation, and supply chain operations. Featuring conversations with executives from across the logistics ecosystem, this episode dives into where AI is creating measurable ROI today, where companies are still struggling, and what organizations need to do to successfully implement AI at scale. From enterprise adoption and autonomous workflows to TMS evolution, document automation, appointment scheduling, and the future of human-AI collaboration, this episode is packed with practical insights for carriers, brokers, shippers, and technology providers alike. Featured Guests Eric Rempel – Chief Innovation Officer, Redwood Val Marchevsky – Uber Freight Jett McCandless – Project44 Alyssa Norcross – Revenova Megan Orth – C.H. Robinson David Bell – CloneOps In this episode: * Is AI a bubble—or the biggest technology shift in decades? * Why AI isn't replacing logistics professionals as fast as many think * The biggest mistakes companies make when implementing AI * How to measure real ROI from AI initiatives * Why clean, connected data is still the foundation of successful AI * AI's growing impact on TMS platforms and enterprise software * The future of SaaS in an AI-driven world * How logistics companies are using AI for document processing, workflow automation, appointment scheduling, and customer service * Why change management—not technology—is often the biggest obstacle to AI success * Human-in-the-loop AI and why judgment still matters * Building AI-ready organizations and preparing employees for the future of work * What brokers, carriers, and shippers should look for when evaluating AI vendors * The next frontier of AI across freight and supply chain operations Whether you're leading digital transformation, evaluating AI vendors, building logistics software, or simply trying to understand where the industry is headed, this special live edition of FreightWaves Today delivers valuable insights from the executives putting AI to work across the global supply chain today. #FreightWaves #FreightWavesToday #SupplyChain #SupplyChainAI #ArtificialIntelligence #Logistics #FreightTech #Transportation #Trucking #Automation #EnterpriseAI #Redwood #UberFreight #Project44 #CHRobinson #CloneOps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FreightWaves Today | July 15

  4. 1d ago

    Arizona Law Enforcement on The Evolving Threat of Cargo Theft | Fraud Watch

    In Episode 10 of Fraud Watch, Phil Brink sits down with Sergeant Jeff Gordon of the Phoenix Police Department, Detective Curtis Peery of the Coconino County Sheriff's Office, and Eduardo Castillo, Global Transportation Security Manager and retired Phoenix Police detective, for a conversation about the evolution of cargo theft and freight fraud. Drawing on firsthand investigative experience, they discuss why organized criminal groups continue to target the transportation industry, how their tactics are changing, why Arizona has become a hotspot for these crimes, and what brokers, carriers, shippers, and law enforcement can do together to better protect the nation's supply chain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Arizona Law Enforcement on The Evolving Threat of Cargo Theft | Fraud Watch

  5. 1d ago

    Freight Closures Erase 245 Jobs, BulkLoads Buys Livestock Network, & Driver Pay Index Surges | The Morning Minute

    In this episode, we kick things off with a sobering snapshot of the freight industry's ongoing financial pain. Four companies are eliminating nearly 250 jobs at logistics and distribution facilities across New Jersey, North Carolina, Illinois, and California, while ⁠nine transportation and logistics-related companies have recently sought bankruptcy protection⁠. The largest announced workforce reduction involves Fusion Transport, a New Jersey logistics provider planning to lay off seventy-nine employees at its Piscataway facility effective October first, while bankruptcy filings continue to pile up across multiple freight segments. Next, we shift over to the agricultural freight sector, where a strategic acquisition is dramatically expanding access to specialized livestock hauling services. Springfield, Missouri-based BulkLoads announced Monday that it has ⁠acquired Livestock Network, an online load board and community serving the livestock transportation industry since 2000⁠. Livestock Network members will now gain access to BulkLoads' broader ecosystem of products, including Smart Freight Funding for freight factoring, Bulk Insurance Group, BulkTMS transportation management software, and Bulk Freight Insights market intelligence. Finally, we unpack a staggering shift in driver compensation as ⁠the Truck Driver Pay Index surged by 13.5 percent in just two months⁠. Jointly calculated by AscendTMS and Superior Trucking Payroll Services, the index hit 170.04 in June, up from 150.83 in April — easily the highest two-month gain in the history of the index, which has been calculated since 2020. With a typical lag of four to six months between higher spot rates and driver pay, experts suggest more increases are likely in the coming weeks and months. ⁠Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Freight Closures Erase 245 Jobs, BulkLoads Buys Livestock Network, & Driver Pay Index Surges | The Morning Minute

  6. 1d ago

    FreightWaves Today | July 14

    Based on the episode transcript, here's a YouTube description that highlights the biggest stories and guest interviews while optimizing for search. The global supply chain is facing another major test as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue to evolve. On today's FreightWaves Today, Craig Fuller and Joey discuss the latest developments after President Trump reverses course on a proposed transit fee and instead announces a blockade targeting Iranian trade. What does it mean for oil prices, diesel costs, ocean shipping, and the broader freight market? Joining the show: 🚛 Syd Brown, CEO of NFI * Why NFI exited the one-way truckload business * How dedicated fleets and warehousing transformed the company into a $3.8 billion logistics powerhouse * Why driver shortages are returning * The impact of freight fraud and stricter carrier enforcement * Why safety investments are becoming a competitive advantage * How shippers are responding as freight capacity tightens 🌍 Stuart Chirls, FreightWaves International Reporter * Breaking down the latest developments in the Strait of Hormuz * What a potential blockade means for global trade * Rising ocean freight rates and supply chain disruptions * Why importers are front-loading freight ahead of additional uncertainty * The growing importance of alternative shipping routes through the Middle East 🤖 Jake Dettmer, SVP of Product at Optimal Dynamics * Using AI to optimize freight acceptance before dispatch * Why maximizing revenue matters more than minimizing empty miles * Forward-looking fleet optimization strategies * The future of AI-powered trucking operations * Is AI in logistics entering a bubble—or just getting started? ⛽ John Kingston, FreightWaves Energy Expert * Weekly diesel price update * How geopolitical tensions are impacting fuel markets * What trucking companies should expect from diesel prices in the weeks ahead 🌊 Captain Rahul Khanna, Global Head of Marine Risk Consulting at Allianz Commercial * How geopolitical tensions are reshaping global maritime risk * The insurance industry's perspective on disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz * The biggest threats facing global shipping today * How shipping companies are preparing for increased security and operational risks * What cargo owners, carriers, and logistics providers should watch as global trade routes evolve * Why marine risk has become one of the most critical factors in supply chain resilience 📰 Top stories covered: * Project44 splits into two companies with the launch of LSP44 * AI-native logistics technology and the future of transportation management * Risinger Brothers driver classification lawsuit receives class-action status * Freight market conditions continue tightening * Driver recruiting challenges return as regulatory enforcement increases * Intermodal volumes continue climbing * Why shippers may soon face higher transportation costs Whether you're a carrier, broker, shipper, owner-operator, or logistics technology leader, this episode breaks down the biggest freight, supply chain, transportation, and economic stories shaping the industry today. Subscribe for daily freight market analysis, supply chain news, trucking updates, logistics technology, AI insights, and exclusive interviews from the industry's leading experts. #FreightWaves #Trucking #Logistics #SupplyChain #Freight #Diesel #OilPrices #Project44 #AI #Transportation #Shipping #TruckingNews #FreightMarket #NFI #SupplyChainAI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FreightWaves Today | July 14

  7. 1d ago

    The Next Freight War Won't Be Won With More Trucks | Brake Check

    Artificial intelligence isn't replacing truckers. It's giving smart carriers an advantage. In this episode of Brake Check, we separate real technology from industry hype and show how AI is helping carriers make better decisions, fight freight fraud, and run more profitable businesses. First, Dale Prax from ⁠Truckstop.com⁠ and FreightValidate pulls back the curtain on the latest freight fraud schemes, identity theft, fake MC numbers, and the tools carriers can use to protect themselves before a load ever moves. Then Jacky Zhao, Senior Director of Technology Innovation at ⁠Truckstop.com⁠, introduces AVA—the freight industry's first voice-native AI carrier assistant. Learn how voice-powered AI can help owner-operators and fleets search freight, check rates, and stay productive without taking their eyes off the road. Inside this episode: How freight fraud is evolving in 2026 The biggest identity verification mistakes carriers make The newest scams targeting trucking companies How Truckstop is fighting fraud What AVA actually does—and why it's different from the AI hype How AI can help carriers work smarter without replacing drivers Where trucking technology is headed next The future belongs to carriers that adapt—not because AI is replacing truckers, but because technology is becoming a competitive advantage. If you're serious about protecting your business, staying ahead of fraud, and running a smarter operation, subscribe for more episodes of Brake Check on FreightWaves. ⁠Follow the Brake Check Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Next Freight War Won't Be Won With More Trucks | Brake Check

  8. 2d ago

    Project44 Splits Into Two, Driver Suit Goes Class Action, & DP World Bypasses Hormuz | The Morning Minute

    In this episode, we kick things off by examining the massive strategic restructuring at project44 that splits the visibility giant into two distinct businesses. The company is separating into project44, which will serve enterprise shippers as a decision intelligence platform, and LSP44, a newly launched AI-native infrastructure business built exclusively for logistics service providers. LSP44 launches with day-one profitability and processes a staggering seven hundred six million carrier events daily across four continents. Next, we explore a significant development in the legal arena as a driver misclassification lawsuit against Illinois-based Risinger Brothers Transfer gains class action status. The drivers allege that Risinger misclassified them as independent contractors rather than employees, and that wage deductions for truck payments, insurance, fuel, and maintenance left some drivers earning below minimum wage for all hours worked under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Finally, we break down a strategic infrastructure project in the Middle East as DP World plans a new UAE port near Fujairah to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. The new container terminal would lessen dependence on the UAE's Port of Jebel Ali and route cargo through the Gulf of Oman instead. This move comes amid heightened regional tensions and President Trump's recent suggestion that the U.S. seize control of the critical chokepoint and charge vessels a toll for passage. Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Project44 Splits Into Two, Driver Suit Goes Class Action, & DP World Bypasses Hormuz | The Morning Minute
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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
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    © 2023 FreightWaves
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