In this episode, Christian Appel, Global Head, Product and Program Management at Nikola joins us to talk about their Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles. We dive into the technology, customer impact, and future impact these zero emission vehicles are having on the industry. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 28, 2024•29 min
Welcome back to FreightWaves! In this loaded episode, join host Thomas Wasson as he delves into the world of trucking recruitment with the renowned Charles Gracey, President and Founder of Hot Seat Services and the host of the Sense Per Mile podcast. Known as the "Dr. Phil of trucking," Gracey brings unparalleled expertise to the table. Gracey sheds light on the challenges and innovations in the trucking recruitment landscape, offering invaluable insights for carriers and drivers alike. From nav...
Feb 22, 2024•28 min
In today’s episode Stephen Ritzler, Team Lead of Trucking and Logistics at CoverWallet joins us to talk about recent FMCSA rulings, EPA’s moves on greenhouse emissions, and the potential impact of Automatic Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS) Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 14, 2024•33 min
In today’s episode Jaime Tabachnik, Co-Founder & CEO of Solvento joins us to talk about recent updates to nearshoring in Latin America and the state of fintech for their trucking companies. We’ll dive into how payment processing and technology are improving the trucking sector. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 07, 2024•29 min
In today’s episode Philip Schmidbauer, senior director of analytics and solutions at ODW Logistics joins us to talk about recent freight layoffs, the impact of nearshoring, geopolitical events, and the LTL market performance post Yellow. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 30, 2024•28 min
In today’s episode Antwan D. Banks, director of enterprise security at The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) joins us to talk about the state of cybersecurity within the supply chain. We’ll dive into the evolving threats and what they mean for the freight industry. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 23, 2024•29 min
In today’s episode Michael Rudolph, research analyst at FreightWaves joins us to talk about the impact of Federal Reserve rates on the supply chain and recent developments in the FreightWaves Supply Chain Pricing Power Index Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 19, 2023•27 min
In today’s episode Hamish Woodrow, data scientist and head of strategic analytics at Motive joins us to talk about recent survey data on how businesses with physical operations lost over $1 million in revenue over the last year due to rising costs, economic instability, labor issues, supply chain disruptions, and operational inefficiencies. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 12, 2023•28 min
In today’s episode Rob Haddock, Transportation advisor with Albedo Logistics Solutions and CSCMP board of director member joins us to discuss logistics complexities including the impact of highway bottlenecks, operating costs per mile, lane forecasting and shipper of choice metrics. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 05, 2023•28 min
In today’s episode Philip Schmidbauer, senior director of analytics and solutions at ODW Logistics joins us to talk about the current state of cargo security and how it impacts freight market dynamics. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 28, 2023•27 min
In this episode Luke Wachtel, SVP of Transportation at Platform Science joins us to talk about software platform innovations while Andy Whiting, co-founder and CEO of better trucks join us to talk technology and what they're doing in the last mile space. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 21, 2023•28 min
In today’s episode Tom Shea - Co-Founder & CEO - Adgile Media Group joins us to talk about how his company has given millions of dollars back to owner operators who are using their equipment as revolutionary out-of-home (OOH) advertising platforms. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 14, 2023•30 min
In today’s episode Manny Mcelroy, Sr. Vice President of Transportation at ITS Logistics joins us to talk about the current peak season outlook and how technology is changing the definition of assets in the logistics space. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 31, 2023•29 min
In today’s episode Joe Oliaro, Chief Real Estate Officer at Wagner Logistics joins us to talk about recent warehouse hiring trends and how the gig workforce is changing the way warehouses find and hire labor. We also examine the impact warehouse labor has on carrier wait times. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 24, 2023•29 min
In today’s episode Mike Stephens, CFO at trucking tech startup aifleet joins us to talk about his experience at large enterprise carriers Swift and USA truck and highlight how aifleet is changing the foundations of trucking. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 17, 2023•29 min
In today’s episode Angela Acocella, Postdoctoral Researcher at Tilburg University and researcher with the MIT Center of Transportation and Logistics joins us to dive into Ghost Lanes and how these promised but not delivered lanes can disrupt both shippers costs and carriers operations. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 03, 2023•29 min
In today’s episode Joe Antoshak, senior editorial researcher at FreightWaves joins us to talk about recent research updates and dive into his experiences surveying the freight industry. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 26, 2023•29 min
In today’s episode Justin Martin, 15 year veteran driver and social media content creator at FreightWaves joins us to talk about the evolution of trucking social media and the opportunities for growth in the space. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 19, 2023•28 min
In today’s episode Guillermo Garcia, co-founder and CEO of Smarthop joins us to talk about the ways TMS systems and tech platforms can help smaller fleets level the playing field when competing for freight. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 12, 2023•28 min
In today’s episode Jason Walker, Chief Revenue Officer at Bestpass joins us to talk about rising costs for fleets, infrastructure, new tolls, and how this will impact the bottom line. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 05, 2023•28 min
In today’s episode Wiley Deck, Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy at Plus joins us to examine legislation, legal questions, and what an autonomous rollout would look like in its early stages. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 29, 2023•29 min
In today’s episode Joe Nibley, Vice President at Milepost Insurance joins us to talk about recent developments in Florida regarding nuclear verdicts, the commercial truck insurance landscape and how AB5 is impacting fleets on the west coast. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 08, 2023•31 min
In today’s episode Jim Rice, VP of Transportation at Uptake joins us to talk about the ongoing diesel technician shortage and how new technologies, data and training are changing the way fleets are viewing and handling maintenance. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 01, 2023•29 min
In today’s episode Stephen Ritzler, Team Lead of Trucking and Logistics at CoverWallet joins us to talk about insurance coverage challenges and opportunities for small to midsize carriers and owner operators. We dive into what to look for, and what to avoid when carriers get insurance, and how to spot bad actors. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 25, 2023•30 min
Debbie Sackman senior product manager with Skybitz joins us in the first half of the show to talk about improving efficiency and reducing trailer maintenance costs using telematics. Ken Evans, founder and CTO with Konexial talks about the importance of having and updating your tech stack for fleet operations. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 19, 2023•30 min
In today’s episode Hamish Woodrow, data scientist and head of strategic analytics at Motive joins us to dive into a recent economic report that highlights the July 4th holiday and its impact on freight and retail data. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 18, 2023•30 min
In today’s episode Manny McElroy, Sr. vice president of transportation at ITS Logistics joins the show to talk about managing people, relationships, technology and assets during a down market. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 11, 2023•30 min
In today’s episode Wiley Deck, vice president of government affairs and former FMCSA deputy administrator joins us to talk about his experiences at the FMCSA and how the government agency views autonomous truck technologies within a regulatory framework. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 13, 2023•31 min
In today’s episode Brittany Traylor, CEO and founder of TraylorTranspo LLC joins us to talk about her experiences as a former owner operator turned asset-light freight brokerage CEO. We’ll dive into what it takes to succeed in trucking and logistics plus lessons learned along the way. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 06, 2023•28 min
In today’s episode Steve Beda, executive vice president at Trax Group, joins us to dive into current freight volumes, and how brands, retailers, and others in the supply chain can speed things up. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 30, 2023•28 min