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Loaded And Rolling

Loaded and Rolling focuses on news, insights, analysis, and commentary on topics impacting enterprise trucking companies and their role in the supply chain.

Episodes

How Nikola’s zero emission trucks work with Christian Appel

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, 202429 min

All about driver recruiting with Charles Gracey

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, 202428 min

Regulation roundup: FMCSA, EPA and AEBS updates with Stephen Ritzler

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, 202433 min

Nearshoring, trucking, and fintech in Latin America with Jaime Tabachnik

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, 202429 min

Freight market headwinds, layoffs, and outlook with Phil Schmidbauer

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, 202428 min

Evolution of cybersecurity in the supply chain with Antwan Banks

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, 202429 min

FED funds rate and supply chain pricing power with Michael Rudolph

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, 202327 min

2024 Physical Economy Outlook with Hamish Woodrow

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, 202328 min

Logistics complexities and how to view them with Rob Haddock

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, 202328 min

Cargo security and it’s freight market dynamics with Philip Schmidbauer

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, 202327 min

F3 Edition with Luke Wachtel and Andy Whitling

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, 202328 min

Getting paid to haul ads and freight with Tom Shea

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, 202330 min

Peak season outlook and redefining asset light with Manny Mcelroy

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, 202329 min

Gig workers impact on warehousing and wait times with Joe Oliaro

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, 202329 min

How aifleet is disrupting trucking with Mike Stephens

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, 202329 min

The Hidden Costs of Ghost Lanes with Angela Acocella

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, 202329 min

All About research update with Joe Antoshak

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, 202329 min

Trucking and social media with Justin Martin

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, 202328 min

David vs Goliath, how small fleets can compete against nationwide carriers

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, 202328 min

How tolling can impact your bottom line with Jason Walker from Bestpass

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, 202328 min

Autonomous trucking: legislation, legal, and rollouts with Wiley Deck

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, 202329 min

Nuclear verdicts, trucking insurance, and fleet impacts with Joe Nibley

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, 202331 min

Transportation tech, talent and recruiting with Jim Rice

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, 202329 min

All about trucking insurance with Stephen Ritzler

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, 202330 min

Enterprise Fleet Summit edition with Debbie Sackman and Ken Evans

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, 202330 min

Motive’s July economic data with Hamish Woodrow

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, 202330 min

Overcoming the freight market blues with Manny McElroy

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, 202330 min

The FMCSA and autonomous truck tech with Wiley Deck

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, 202331 min

From Driver to CEO with Brittany Traylor

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, 202328 min

How retailers can speed up their supply chains with Steve Beda

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, 202328 min
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