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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

Electric Truck Infrastructure, breakthroughs versus misconceptions

In today’s episode, Rich Mohr, Global Vice President Fleet at Chargepoint joins us as we look at recent breakthroughs in electric truck infrastructure and examine common misconceptions. Follow Loaded and Rolling on Apple Podcasts Follow Loaded and Rolling on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 16, 202228 minEp. 27

The hidden costs of trucking compliance

In today’s episode, we look at a hidden side of trucking compliance. LogRock CEO Hunter Yaw joins us to talk about the challenges many trucking companies face as they navigate the byzantine process of compliance documentation, while trying to use data to improve safe driving. Failure to do so can cost millions of dollars. Follow Loaded and Rolling on Apple Podcasts Follow Loaded and Rolling on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 09, 202229 minEp. 26

Cartonization and how big disruptions are coming to small packages

In today’s episode, we look at how cartonization plays a huge role in supply chain optimization, and how freight costs and packaging impacts shipping companies decisions. I talk with James Malley, CEO and co-founder of Paccurate on how they are changing the future, one optimized box at a time. Recent focus on Scope 3 supply chain related emissions brings new attention to waste and turning the humble tan cardboard box into a green future is getting major attention. Follow Loaded and Rolling on Ap...

Aug 02, 202228 minEp. 25

Train Trouble and Trucking Impact with Mike Baudendistel

In today’s episode, we look at rail labor negotiations and its potential impact on trucking. With many large trucking companies providing rail cars for various class I railroads, any extra disruptions to service or staffing could have a big impact on their performance as well as the overall supply chain. Follow Loaded and Rolling on Apple Podcasts Follow Loaded and Rolling on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 202228 minEp. 24

The evolution of predictive maintenance with Norm Thomas

In today’s episode, Norm Thomas, a business consultant for fleets at Uptake, joins us to discuss how fleet maintenance has evolved over the years, best practices, and how predictive maintenance is changing the industry. Follow Loaded and Rolling on Apple Podcasts Follow Loaded and Rolling on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 19, 202228 minEp. 23

Understanding the driver experience, lessons from life on the road

In today’s episode, James "Rooster" Bowen joins me to talk about his experiences as a driver, business owner, and agent in the trucking industry. We look at important things to consider when it comes to the driver’s experience and if there are ways to improve life on the road. Follow Loaded and Rolling on Apple Podcasts Follow Loaded and Rolling on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 05, 202227 minEp. 22

How automation and AI advancements are disrupting the fleet management space

In today’s episode, Avi Geller, founder and CEO of Maven Machines talks to us about automation and advancements in the fleet management space. We look at driver workflow, challenges of building a TMS / IOT platform, and look at how the trucking industry still lags behind in workflow technology compared to SAP platforms. Follow Loaded and Rolling on Apple Podcasts Follow Loaded and Rolling on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 28, 202228 minEp. 21

Autonomous trucking: Dispelling myths and challenging narratives with Torc’s Frank Mabry

In today’s episode, Frank Mabry, a Senior Analyst for Corporate Strategy at Torc Robotics joins me as we talk about the much lauded and always impending autonomous truck rollout. We dive deep into what the autonomous truck future may actually look like and challenge the narratives on why so many autonomous truck companies want you to think they’re ready to deploy this technology tomorrow. Follow Loaded and Rolling on Apple Podcasts Follow Loaded and Rolling on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts ...

Jun 21, 202228 minEp. 20

Fuel Futures: How fuel hedging works, why is it important and how should you use it?

In today’s episode, we talk about the value and process of fuel hedging, and how many companies fail to take advantage of hedging strategies now that fuel prices are rising. Whether you’re a trucking company or a fortune 50 consumer packaged goods corporation, having a unified fuel hedging strategy can save you money and share price when market volatility strikes. Follow Loaded and Rolling on Apple Podcasts Follow Loaded and Rolling on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad ...

Jun 07, 202228 minEp. 19

Freight Future: How seismic shifts in the supply chain are transforming our world with Hanns-Christian Hanebeck

In today’s episode, we look at some of the seismic shifts impacting the supply chain today from covid disruption to automation. We have the Founder and CEO of Truckl Hanns-Christian Hanebeck to talk about what the future holds for transportation and the supply chain, as well as the importance of connectivity and collaboration as we enter the future. Follow Loaded and Rolling on Apple Podcasts Follow Loaded and Rolling on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

May 31, 202228 minEp. 18

Can technology disrupt decades old fleet payment platforms?

In today’s episode, we look at how technology is being leveraged to automate and manage fleet related expenses. Just as fintech platforms disrupted banking and consumer spending, the fleet payment space is now ripe for disruption from freight tech disruptors. We talk with Coast Founder and CEO Daniel Simon on how innovation and disruption are coming to a fleet payment card near you. Follow Loaded and Rolling on Apple Podcasts Follow Loaded and Rolling on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn ...

May 24, 202229 minEp. 17

Future of Supply Chain Event with Transcard’s Mark Brousseau and Cargomatic’s Sunil Sharma

In this special edition we talk with Mark Brousseau, Product Marketing Consultant with Transcard about the future of payments in Freight and Logistics as well as key factors driving innovation in local freight with Cargomatic’s Chief Product and Technology Officer Sunil Sharma. Follow Loaded and Rolling on Apple Podcasts Follow Loaded and Rolling on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 202229 minEp. 16

Intermodal’s impact on Trucking with Mike Baudendistel

In today’s episode, we examine how Intermodal influences trucking companies, from potential profit centers to possible service disruptions. Not all intermodal and rail companies carry their own containers, providing trucking companies the opportunity to fill in and haul everything from shipping containers, chassis, reefer units or dry van units. Follow Loaded and Rolling on Apple Podcasts Follow Loaded and Rolling on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

May 03, 202228 minEp. 15

Logistics at War with Retired Army Colonel Randy Nelson

In today’s episode, we look at how logistics impacts warfare and look at the many ways our wartime supply chain can mirror our domestic supply chain in terms of capacity meeting demand challenges, and predicting how much to send and when to send it. Follow Long-Haul Crime Log on Apple Podcasts Follow Long-Haul Crime Log on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 202239 minEp. 14

Making Predictive Maintenance Mainstream

In today’s episode, we dive into the world of predictive maintenance and how analytics, AI, and deep learning open new doors to understanding what goes on under the hood of today’s vehicles. We interview Questar CEO Erez Lorber to find out why your vehicle might now be able to predict the future. Follow Loaded and Rolling on Apple Podcasts Follow Loaded and Rolling on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 202228 minEp. 13

The 21st century RFP

We talk with Emerge President George Abernathy about the origins of the annual bid, how data and technology are revolutionizing how and when to do it, and what it means for carriers and shippers involved. Follow Loaded and Rolling on Apple Podcasts Follow Loaded and Rolling on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 11, 202227 minEp. 12

David versus Goliath

In this episode we talk with aifleet’s Director of Fleet Operations Toby Huang about the challenges of growing a trucking startup, the trucking industry, and how technology and automation can help driver quality of life. Is there a better way? Tune into this episode to find out. Follow Loaded and Rolling on Apple Podcasts Follow Loaded and Rolling on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 04, 202228 minEp. 11

Trucking bloodbath 2.0 with Craig Fuller

In this episode we talk with Craig Fuller, CEO and founder of FreightWaves about recent market trends and the data painting the picture of an imminent downturn in the U.S. trucking market. Based on the data, we examine the possibility of a freight recession that would rival the recent COVID related downturns in 2019. Follow Loaded and Rolling on Apple Podcasts Follow Loaded and Rolling on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 202229 minEp. 10

Pain at the pump, how rising fuel prices impact trucking with Scott Berhang

In this episode we look at the various factors that rising fuel prices have on trucking companies. With recent unprecedented upward movement in fuel, can carriers keep up and what does the future look like if prices continue to rise. Follow Loaded and Rolling on Apple Podcasts Follow Loaded and Rolling on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 202228 minEp. 9

Building versus buying? Examining the recent trucking mergers/acquisitions

In this episode we dive into the world of trucking mergers and acquisitions and discuss the complicated relationship between carriers, drivers, and investors. Special guests include FreightVana founders Shannon Breen and John Gamero. Follow Loaded and Rolling on Apple Podcasts Follow Loaded and Rolling on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 07, 202228 minEp. 8

Dude, where’s my stuff!? Talking about Tracking with Ryan Rogers

In today’s episode we talk about the challenges of tracking freight, and how we can change telephone calls into telematics updates. Special guest Ryan Rogers, CEO of freight location tracking startup TextLocate. Follow Loaded and Rolling on Apple Podcasts Follow Loaded and Rolling on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 28, 202228 minEp. 7

Supplychain-pocolypse Now with FreightWave’s Executive Publisher Kevin Hill

On this episode we go over trucking economics data and how this impacts trucking decisions. Special guest Kevin Hill, Executive Publisher at FreightWaves. Follow Loaded and Rolling on Apple Podcasts Follow Loaded and Rolling on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 07, 202227 minEp. 6

Trucking Research Trends with FreightWaves Tony Mulvey

In this episode we discuss trucking research trends, how ports impact trucking, and Chinese New Year disruptions. Follow Loaded and Rolling on Apple Podcasts Follow Loaded and Rolling on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 202228 minEp. 5

Talking about Trucks with Chris Henry

In this episode, we talk about trucking trends to watch in 2022 with Chris Henry. Follow Loaded and Rolling on Apple Podcasts Follow Loaded and Rolling on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 24, 202227 minEp. 4

The Driver Shortage, Fact or Fiction?

Today we discuss topics related to the driver shortage with aifleet founder Marc El Khoury and MIT’s Dr. David Correll. Follow Loaded and Rolling on Apple Podcasts Follow Loaded and Rolling on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 202228 minEp. 3

The One with Brian Runnels

Carrier capacity crunch, increased Mergers and Acquisitions, interview with Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels about major safety and compliance topics impacting trucking . #trucking #truckingcapacity #ReliancePartners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 27, 202127 minEp. 2
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