Loaded and Rolling focuses on news, insights, analysis, and commentary on topics impacting enterprise trucking companies and their role in the supply chain.
In today's episode, Jerad Dennis, director of pricing and business intelligence at TA Services joins us to talk about TA's recently released Transportation Trendline report. We dive into how spot rate trends, the impact of weather and seasonality, and what watch as we approach the second half of 2025. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode, Jeff Lynch, founder and CEO of Idle Smart joins us to talk about how his company is revolutionizing idle management for heavy-duty fleets. Moving beyond the costly and fragmented solutions of the past, like APUs, Idle Smart offers an automated, fleet-focused system that cuts fuel costs, boosts ROI, and enhances sustainability. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode, Rudy Nemeth, VP of Sales at Velocitor Solutions joins us to talk about fleet telematics and how fleets are using the technology to improve their operations. We'll dive into video systems, fleet data and driver scorecards. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode, Mike Precia, president and chief strategy officer at Fleetworthy joins us to talk about their recent acquisitions and how AI is shaking up safety and compliance. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode, Reed Loustalot, Chief Marketing Officer at Truck Parking Club, co-founder and board member of LOST FR8 joins us to tell his story, how to turn memes into d dreams, and Truck Parking Club is helping solve the truck parking problem. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode, Rich Taute, vice president of sales & strategy at QuikQ joins us to talk about their latest updates and how their technology platform is helping carriers fight fuel fraud. We also look at factoring, partnerships and ways fleets can stay secure at the fuel pump. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode, Tom Larson, senior vice president of sales at ITS Logistics joins us to talk about drop trailers, power only, freight fraud and catching up on market trends. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode, Prasad Gollapalli, CEO of Qued joins us to talk about the state of the freight market, how tech and AI is changing logistic strategy and the differences between machine learning and virtual agents to solve supply chain problems. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this two part episode Gary Johnson, Head of Safety and Compliance Strategy at Motive and Daniel Patterson, Director of Safety at Western Express join us to talk about how fleets are using telematics technology and AI to improve safety within their fleets. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode, Johan Land, our SVP of Product & Engineering at Samsara joins us to talk about a recent report that highlights the impacts of distracted driving in physical operations. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode, Charlotte Argue, Senior Manager of Sustainable Mobility at Geotab joins us to talk about the Geotab Sustainability Center and how their platform is helping fleets monitor everything from EV charging, emissions reduction to preventative maintenance. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode, Sebastian Baquero founder and CEO of RueData joins us to talk about their tire technology optimization platform. For many fleets tires are their largest expense outside of fuel. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode, Hamish Woodrow, head of strategic analytics at Motive joins us to talk about recent surges in cross border activity from Motive telematics data and how the company is working to tackle the truck parking shortage through tech. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode, Zach Searcy, Director of Fleet Content at Fleetio joins us to talk about the current technician shortage and its recent scholarship program to help technician certification and upskilling. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode, Stefan Heck, founder and CEO of Nauto joins us to talk about recent research by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute which evaluated the capabilities of various fleet safety solutions. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode, Harish Abbot, founder of Deliver and now Augment, joins us to talk about his experiences building multi-billion dollar startups and how he's taking that to logistics to build an AI-powered teammate for the freight industry. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode, Mary O'Connell, analyst and host of Check Call and Running on Ice joins us along with Grace Sharkey, writer and SiriusXM host to talk about freight fraud, technology buzzwords, and why Marshawn Lynch deserves an honorary MBA. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode, Phil Schmidbauer vice president of solutions design at ODW Logistics joins us to talk about fighting freight fraud and cargo theft, preventative strategies, and how technologies like AI are changing transportation management systems. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode, Josh Allen, Chief Commercial Officer at ITS Logistics joins us to talk about their recently released freight market forecast which includes current trends, best practices, and what to focus on moving forward into 2025. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thomas sits down with Andrew Smith from Circle Logistics Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode Hamish Woodrow, Director of Data Analytics at Motive joins us to dive into Motive's recent economic outlook report which gathers macroeconomic data paired with Motive devices to create unique indexes including the Big Box Retailer Index. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode Steve Gold, President of Truckers Network Association, Joins us to talk about driver recruitment strategies and how tech-driven innovations are helping CDL training attract younger drivers. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode Earl Adams, vice president of Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs at Plus joins us to give us an update on autonomous vehicle and transportation regulations. We'll dive into what to expect with a new administration and what that means for their regulatory priorities. Before coming to Plus, Adams was the former Chief Counsel then Deputy Administrator of the FMCSA. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode we're joined by Jamie Cord, CEO of JT Logistics joins us to discuss the impact of warehousing trends on trucking and the state of warehousing outlook. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode we're joined by Jose Minarro, managing director of cross-border operations at Sunset Transportation, to talk about developing partnerships in Mexico, staying compliant with customs regulations, and Mexico's recent decision to end ‘border skipping,' when bypassing tariffs on Chinese goods. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode we're joined by Sam Burkhan, president and CEO of ITF Group to talk about key industry challenges including managing fleet optimization and the growing role of technology in modern trucking. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode we're joined by Grace Sharkey, staff writer, podcaster, communities leader and SiriusXM host, to dive into her recently launched Fraud Newsletter and talk about her experience and reporting on freight fraud. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode we're joined by Transportation Insurance Experts (TIE) and Demotech as we dive into what an insurance rating agency is and why it's important for the freight industry. J.W. Taylor- Managing Partner at Taylor Nelson PL Tyler Christensen- Managing Partner and SVP of Underwriting and Program Development Sandy Scardina- Sr Vice President Strategic Relationships at TIE Barry Koestler, CFA, Chief Ratings Officer at Demotech Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thomas Wasson welcomes Lisa Haubenstock, VP of Product at Truckstop, and Jay Gustafson, EVP of Brokerage Operations at Echo Global Logistics, to the show at the 2024 Future of Freight Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode Hamish Woodrow, head of strategic analytics at Motive dives into a recent Holiday Outlook Report. We'll also examine the impacts of surges in Chinese and Mexican imports that may impact the holiday season and if 2025 will be the year freight rates improve. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode Brian Mulshine, Sr. Director, TMT Product Management at Trimble joins us to discuss the impacts on technology on fleet maintenance and how to leverage it to maintain your fleet while saving money in the process. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode Balaji Guntur, Co-Founder, and Chief Executive Officer of HOPTEK, a Kearney company, Sean Maharaj, Chief Commercial Officer of HOPTEK and Travis Nelson, President and Founder Xtreme Trucking talk about how AI-driven fleet solutions are improving operations and fleet utilization. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode Mary O'Connell, 3PL and cold chain expert, host of the podcasts and newsletters Check Call and Running on Ice joins us to catch up on recent trends and interviews. We also find out if Halloween will bring tricks or treats to the freight space. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode Alan Adler, writer, journalist and host of the Truck Tech podcast and newsletter joins us to dive into recent truck tech news. We look at the new Freightliner Cascadia, recent moves by Nikola trucks, and examine the race between battery electric, hydrogen, and natural gas trucks. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode Gary Johnson, Head of Safety at Motive, Larry Harlow, Director of Commercial Lines Claims, Sentry Insurance, Nick Saegar, AVP of Transportation, Sentry Insurance join us to dive into a recent Motive State of Safety report and the impacts of nuclear verdicts on the commercial vehicle industry. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode Matt Foster, CEO of Freight Science joins us to look into load acceptance capabilities and how that impacts trucking operational efficiency. We dive into how technology can help mitigate pain points and improve customer service. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In today's episode Mark Davidson, Executive Vice President, Sales, EROAD and Marketing & Soumya Puri, Senior Product Manager & Chapter Lead at EROAD joins us to talk about the most common risk fleets face today, the role of AI in safety technologies, and how fleets can move from a reactive to a proactive approach towards safety. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode Joe Ohr, Chief Operating Officer at the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) joins us to talk about cybersecurity trends in trucking, hot topics and an upcoming conference to learn more about it. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode Doug Schrier, VP of Growth & Special Projects at McLeod joins us to talk about what fleets need to consider when choosing the right TMS from capabilities to cost. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode Adam Roorda, Head of Marketing at Ex-Guard joins us to talk about ways fleets can reduce towable accidents and showcase videos where the Ex-Guard platform mitigated damage. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode Thomas Wasson, Enterprise Trucking Expert, host and former truckload network design manager at U.S. Xpress talks about what makes up a carrier's network and how fleet pair the right lanes to their available capacity Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices