Podcasts about fleets

Police agencies depend on far more than staffing and training to stay ready for the next call. Vehicles, radios, protective gear, medical supplies, firearms and other everyday equipment all need to be available, serviceable and assigned to the right people. When agencies lose track of those basics, the result can be wasted time, avoidable costs and, in the worst cases, safety risks for officers and the public. In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, host Jim Dudley speaks with retired Loveland, Ohio, Police Chief Dennis Sean Rahe about the often-overlooked work of public safety logistics. Rahe shares practical ways agencies can improve accountability for fleet, equipment and other critical assets; identify maintenance and replacement needs before they become emergencies; and build a system that works. About our sponsor This episode is brought to you by Collective Data, the asset management platform built for quartermasters and supply managers. For nearly 30 years, agencies have used Collective Data to track gear, weapons, evidence and certifications in one central hub. Expired certifications have a way of surfacing at the worst possible moment. Collective Data flags qualifications and training before they lapse, and keeps gear issuance, uniform allotments, weapons, and evidence running on that same platform. A quick barcode or RFID scan at issue means you always know who has what, backed by real-time counts. Visit collectivedata.com and see what your supply operation looks like when every item is accounted for.

https://clearmeasure.com/developers/forums/ Today I'm joined by Justin Martin, a product-focused engineering leader based in Austin, Texas, with more than twenty years of experience driving technical innovation at startups and high-growth tech companies, from Groupon-era Rails to fraud prevention for banks. He is now commanding fleets of AI agents from a single post. He is currently the Head of Engineering at 6Lock. Github - https://github.com/LupusDei X Account - https://twitter.com/LupusDei18 Website - https://justinmmartin.me/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mythinking/ Want to Learn More? Visit AzureDevOps.Show for show notes and additional episodes.

It opens with Strange Brew flashbacks and Marshall explaining why he laughs at Canadians — then Shawn takes everyone to Asian Fest and comes home with a masterclass hiding in the festival's failures. Dealership cars parked with nobody there to sell. A sticky food tent while families sat on curbs in an empty blocked-off lot. Every festival has the same holes — and every hole is an opening.The picnic table play is the crown jewel: donate branded tables where families actually need to sit, partner with a local retailer, and suddenly you're not an ad — you're the business that made the day better. Email your customer list a heads-up about the event with zero sales pitch (seating courtesy of your shop), then follow up after: "did your car survive the weekend?" And per Marshall — feather flags at eye level, banners up high. Movement grabs eyes, height carries them.Then the raptor logic: raptors hunt in packs. Don't approach an event organizer as one shop — show up with three or four local businesses and a plan, and you're not asking for a favor. You're the reason their festival gets better.The RevRaptor receipts keep stacking: a skeptic dropped $130 in to test it and booked two lost customers within 30 minutes of sending the campaign — because Rev filters 89 maybes down to the six guaranteed closers and hands you the exact message. Shawn's shop got a full Oktoberfest plan he'd never have thought of. It's James Bond marketing: the envelope arrives, the mission's spelled out, go hunt.The back half is the winter survival kit: FLEETS. Not the $10-a-van Amazon scam kind — the electricians, plumbers, HVAC and mechanics in the industrial plazas everyone drives past. One plaza = 20-50 businesses at one address. Branded vans that earn all day, so after-hours service is your pitch, not your problem. Ceramic coat them with Stack — whole van in 15 minutes, glass first — and stack consistency all winter. One address, one invoice, dozens of vehicles. While you're there, knock on the other 19 doors with donuts.Plus Marshall calls his shot — guessing which coating brand is on a struggling member's website, sight unseen, and nailing it. Brands that market to installers instead of customers box you into their model, their messaging, their warranty theater.And the challenge: first 10 people who execute a RevRaptor hunt and send proof get 100 credits each. Push a couple buttons. Let Rev hunt.⚡ Key TakeawaysEvery Festival Fails Somewhere: Find the hole, be the solution, and you're a hero instead of an ad.The Picnic Table Play: Solve a real problem, tell your list with zero pitch, follow up after. Seeds now, harvest later.Hunt in Packs: A pack with a plan beats a solo shop asking for booth space.Flags Sell: Movement grabs the eye for half a second — that's all you need.Fleets Are the Winter Plan: Industrial plazas, after-hours service, one invoice, dozens of vehicles.Rev Filters, You Execute: 89 maybes become 6 closers with the exact message. Stop blanketing. Start hunting.

Send us Fan MailEpisode 377: In this episode of The Heavy Duty Parts Report, host Jamie Irvine speaks with Jessica Crabtree, Director of Technical Services, and Garth Redifer, Vice President of Sales at Power Service, about how fuel quality directly impacts fuel economy, engine performance, emissions systems, and maintenance costs in modern diesel fleets. They explain how changes in diesel fuel, including ultra-low sulfur diesel, biodiesel, and renewable diesel blends, have increased the importance of managing fuel quality, lubricity, injector cleanliness, and fuel storage practices. The discussion highlights how poor fuel quality can lead to injector deposits, clogged fuel filters, excessive DPF regenerations, reduced fuel economy, increased downtime, and premature wear of fuel system components. The guests emphasize the value of fuel testing, preventive maintenance, proper fuel storage, and the use of quality fuel additives to improve reliability and lower total cost of operation. They also share real-world results showing significant gains in fuel economy and reductions in regeneration events through effective fuel treatment programs.Links·         PowerService.com Sponsors of this EpisodeThe Hub Corp: Introducing the new standard in wheel-end protection: The Hub Corp's revolutionary XTRACTOR™. The only line of heavy-duty hub caps with a built-in 3-Stage Magnetic Oil Filter that safeguards critical axle components under extreme loads for longer. And with the patent-pending HexThread™ cartridge, the XTRACTOR makes hub oil servicing and inspections faster, easier, and cleaner. The Hub Corp: Challenge The Standard. Visit TheHubCorp.com to learn more and join the waitlist.  Fullbay: Fullbay is built for the heavy-duty world, giving your operation the tools to keep your fleet or independent repair shop running. Features like streamlined scheduling, real-time inventory tracking, technician efficiency insights, and detailed reports are how Fullbay helps shops reduce downtime and keep your vehicles on the road where they belong. Check out Fullbay.com/power to maximize your shop's productivity.GenAlpha: Equip360 by GenAlpha helps manufacturers and distributors grow their parts sales and make life easier for their customers. With real-time insights into inventory, pricing, and order tracking, it keeps customers coming back. Plus, it saves time by automating routine tasks and making repeat purchases simple. Explore Equip360 at GenAlpha.com.Disclaimer: This content and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, The Heavy Duty Parts Report may receive a commission. Follow the podcast to never miss an episode. If you'd like to work with Jamie Irvine directly, you can schedule a meeting with him today.

If you've driven on any road in the U.S. lately, chances are your license plate has been captured by a Flock camera.Flock lets police around the country track your car. The company's cameras can even help determine whether you've committed a crime. Now, it's is facing big time backlash for what critics call excessive surveillance.What does widespread deployment of license plate readers on U.S. roads means for our privacy?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

South Africa has still not crossed 1% of new vehicle sales going to electric vehicles, well short of the 5% mark at which adoption typically accelerates, The Electric Mission executive director Hiten Parmar told TechCentral's Watts & Wheels with Wills. Parmar, who heads the non-profit advocacy body and co-founded the Southern African Electric Mobility Association, said the past three years have changed what is available locally. Battery-electric models are now selling below R400 000 and range has improved sharply. But 64% of cars sold in South Africa go for under R400 000, and import duties plus the ad valorem levy keep most electric models above that line. The commercial side is moving faster. Light-, medium-, heavy- and ultra-heavy-duty electric trucks are now available in South Africa rather than being promised in presentations, Parmar said, with fleets reporting total cost of ownership savings of up to 25%. The economics improve the further a vehicle travels, which makes high-mileage fleets the first adopters rather than the last. He pointed to the 12.5GW of private solar installed in South Africa by the end of 2025, on figures from the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association, as an underused base for charging. Fleets can charge from their own generation during the day and fall back to the grid overnight. On manufacturing, Parmar said six of the seven passenger and light commercial vehicle manufacturers in South Africa now have batteries entering local production, and four have secured hybrid investments. What is missing is a tier-one battery cell supplier and an incentive framework for zero-emission vehicles to sit alongside the one government has run for local vehicle assembly since 1995. With European export markets tightening towards 2035, he said, the window for that decision is closing. Don't miss the discussion! TechCentral

While Waymo and other autonomous players continue to expand, they're running into a much older problem: how to manager their growing fleets. That's the slow, complicated, unsexy part of running mobility services that involves cleaning, charging, and moving vehicles around to where they need to be, and that's the business Bojan Jukic, CEO of Wunder Mobility, is in. On this episode, he and host Nick Perloff-Giles talk about how the micromobility revolution predicted autonomy, what Europe is doing well, and what the future holds for fleet management.

The following article of the Tech industry is: “From Data Gaps to Digital Growth: Lessons from Fleets, Logistics” by Lorena Ruiz, Operations Director, S-fleet. (AA1600)

http://www.astronomycast.com/archive/ From December 12, 2008. Hosted by: Fraser Cain (@frasercain) and Dr. Pamela L. Gay (@CosmoQuest) In the old days, astronomers had to beg for telescope time. They'd put together a proposal, convince observatories to gather data for them, crunch that data and release the results. No telescope, no results. But everything's different now. Fleets of robotic telescopes constantly scan the skies, building up a vast database of raw data about the Universe. Anyone who wants can access the information through the Internet, download what they need to do real science. No telescope necessary. Let's look at the development of sky surveys, and how they're changing how astronomy gets done.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

How Are Top Fleets Elevating Safety: Industry Insights for Truck Drivers with Garth Pitzel of Bison Transport In this episode of the Lead Pedal Podcast, we sit down with Garth Pitzel, head of safety at Bison Transport, to take a deep dive into the current state of the transportation industry and where trucking safety is headed. Garth shares expert insights on how leading carriers are evolving their safety programs to meet the new driver of today, the role of modern driver development, and practical steps fleets can take to build a proactive culture of safety on the road.  Whether you're an owner-operator, fleet manager, driver, or industry professional, this conversation offers practical strategies to keep your operations safe, compliant, and thriving. Key Topics Covered in This Episode:  The State of the Industry: Current trends and challenges impacting safety on today's highways.   Building a Safety Culture: How Bison Transport approaches driver safety and continuous improvement.   Modern Safety Programs: What top carriers are doing right now to reduce risk and protect their drivers.   Actionable Takeaways: Essential advice for fleets looking to enhance their safety protocols. #LeadPedalPodcast #TruckingSafety #BisonTransport #FleetManagement #TruckingIndustry #DriverSafety #Transportation At Bison – They Put Safety First! Bison's "Right to Decide" Policy gives every Driver their ultimate protection. Drivers make the final decision if it is safe to drive and Bison actively encourages Driver's use of this policy.    You can learn more about Bison and the opportunities available at www.bisondriving.com   or call 1-800-527-5781 @BisonTransport #bisontransport     Get The Best Truck Parts for Your Truck at Chrome Supply Warehouse Chrome Supply Warehouse has the best selection of chrome and truck parts in Ontario Canada. Located in Belleville Ontario on the North side of the Highway with lots of truck parking makes it a great place to stop. Stop in for a break or to check on their cool interior, exterior, and custom parts. Learn more online at www.chromesupplywarehouse.com    Keep Money In Your Pocket With RS2000 Tax Consultants Have you heard of RS2000 Tax Services offering accounting services throughout Ontario? The firm specializes in truck drivers, owner operators, and farm based businesses. Work with people who know exactly what operators in your industry require to be profitable. Learn more at www.RS2000tax.com or call 1-800-304-3986   About the Podcast The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers helps truck drivers improve their truck driving careers, trucking businesses as owner operators, CDL skills, find trucking jobs, and offer trucking career tips. Learn about the trucking benefits and salaries as a professional truck driver through interviews and tips related to the North American Trucking Industry. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a Canadian based trucking podcast focused on trucking in Ontario, Canada. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST- The show is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartradio, and other popular podcast platforms. Thanks for listening! The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking equipment information, event coverage, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with bonus material on other days. You can learn more about the host and show on our website and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com  What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced - Led) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career or business. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com  Join The Lead Pedal Fan Club where are loyal fans get first chance at specials, discounts on merchandise and much more.The club is free to join and you can learn more at www.theleadpedalfanclub.com  LISTEN TO LEAD PEDAL RADIO with music and entertainment with a trucking theme at www.LeadPedalRadio.com     

As fleets collect more data than ever, AI could give fleet managers a faster way to turn that information into actionable decisions — but knowing how to ask the right questions will be critical.In this interview, Chris Brown speaks with Bradley Northrup of the City of Carlsbad, Calif., about the potential for artificial intelligence to transform fleet management. Northrup oversees a municipal fleet of nearly 500 vehicles with a team of about 10 and sees opportunities for AI to help fleet professionals analyze data, build reports, identify anomalies, respond to unexpected questions, and ultimately get more from their existing resources.Northrup also explains why AI adoption isn't as simple as adding another software tool. Fleets need clean, connected data — and fleet managers need to understand their systems well enough to ask precise questions and validate the answers they receive. As these tools mature, he sees AI enhancing existing fleet roles, improving technician productivity, supporting regulatory analysis, and giving teams greater capacity to tackle the growing demands of fleet operations.

In the last few episodes we have tracked the miraculous discovery of gold on the Witwatersrand — the importance of which cannot really be overstated. While diamonds placed South Africa on the map, gold was going to convert the struggling region into a financial paradise for British financiers — and therein lies the imperial rub. However, it's time to step back a tad to provide an historical overview for the late 1880s and it's also time to zoom out of southern Africa to take a good hard look at global events. For centuries before European powers drew border lines across maps of the continent, the western Indian Ocean functioned as a single economic basin. Fleets of dhow's linked Gujarat, the Persian Gulf, the South Arabian coast, and the Swahili littoral, their journey's dictated by the predictable rhythm of the monsoon winds which blow southwest toward Africa from November to March and reverse northeast toward Arabia and India from April to September, This was a commercial matrix of city-states fueled by the exchange of African ivory, timber, gold, and slaves for Indian textiles, Chinese porcelain, and Middle Eastern metalwork. The Sultanate of Zanzibar was born directly out of this maritime deep history. In 1840, Sultan Seyyid Said of Oman moved his royal court from Muscat to Stone Town on the island of Zanzibar. By anchoring his authority off the East African coast, he consolidated control over the lucrative trade routes stretching deep into the African interior to the Great Lakes. The island served as a massive commercial emporium and agricultural power, built heavily on clove plantations operated by slaves while Indian merchant financiers—the banyans—backed the long-distance caravans into the mainland. Sultan Barghash bin Said was a proud son of the legendary Seyyid Said, inheriting the throne of Stone Town in 1870 while his brother Majid was bequethed Oman itself. Sharper and more ambitious than Majid, Barghash spent his eighteen-year reign modernizing Zanzibar—building piped water systems, telegraph links, and grand stone palaces. But his survival relied on a faustian bargain. Guided by Sir John Kirk—the British Consul-General who became his shadow advisor—Barghash aligned his dynasty entirely with London. Kirk was the single most influential British official in East Africa during the late 19th century. A Scottish physician, naturalist, and explorer, he first gained prominence as David Livingstone's trusted second-in-command on the Zambezi Expedition between 1858 and 1864. In 1866, he was appointed to the British Agency in Zanzibar, eventually rising to become Consul-General and Political Agent. When German agent Carl Peters began seizing territory on the mainland, London chose European alliance-building with Berlin over its promises to Zanzibar. In 1873, under direct British gunboat pressure, Barghash signed the treaty that outlawed the maritime slave trade and shut down Stone Town's notorious public slave market. It was an act of political self-mutilation; it deeply alienated his own Omani elite and rich plantation owners, but Barghash traded his domestic standing for what he believed was an ironclad guarantee of British protection over his mainland empire. Unfortunately, that gamble proved fatal. The Foreign Office in London watched the global map with growing anxiety as rival flags sprouted across the continent. What infuriated British diplomats most was a sudden, unnatural alliance between their two greatest rivals: France and Germany. Furious over Britain's unilateral grab of Egypt in 1882, the French teamed up with Otto von Bismarck to check British ambition. London had tried a sly maneuver in West Africa—signing a treaty with a weak Portugal to recognize Portuguese control over the mouth of the Congo, effectively using Lisbon as a buffer to keep other powers out. But Bismarck saw right through it.

Can trucking survive if diesel hits $6 a gallon? And if it does...will AI be the difference between staying profitable and shutting the doors? On this episode of Brake Check, we tackle two of the biggest forces reshaping trucking today. Senior Market Analyst Phil Flynn of The PRICE Futures Group breaks down where diesel prices are really headed, what could send fuel above $6 per gallon, how geopolitics, refinery capacity, and oil markets impact every load you haul, and what fleets should be doing before the next price spike....not after it. Then, Ava Davis from Alvys separates AI fact from fiction. Every software company claims to have AI....but what's real, what's hype, and what actually saves carriers time and money? We dig into AI-powered dispatch, fraud detection, operations, automation, and the tools that are giving smart fleets a competitive edge. Inside this episode: Could diesel really hit $6? Where oil prices are headed through the end of 2026. The biggest risks to fuel prices. What every fleet should watch before buying fuel. The truth about AI Fake AI vs. real AI. How AI is changing the workforce. The smartest moves carriers can make to protect their margins. Whether you're an owner-operator, fleet owner, dispatcher, broker, or trucking executive, this episode delivers practical insights you can use to prepare for what's coming next. The question isn't whether trucking is changing. The question is whether your business will change fast enough to survive it. Subscribe to Brake Check for unfiltered conversations with the people shaping the future of trucking. ⁠Follow the Brake Check Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yuri from Easy Truck Shop traveled state-by-state to build software around the hidden bottleneck of trucking: managing repairs, parts, and shop data.This week's episode is sponsored by  Epay Manager, Resolve Logistics, Bitfreighter, and TrackFlo.Interested in sponsoring our podcast? Send us an email at pbj@freightcaviar.com.

Fleet vehicles can't make money when they're sitting in a shop. In this episode of Ratchet+Wrench Radio, Dan Autey, head of automotive aftermarket at Stryten Energy, breaks down the growing complexity of today's vehicle electrical systems, why battery health is becoming critical to fleet uptime, and how shops can position themselves as trusted fleet partners. From start-stop technology and advanced battery systems to technician training and preventive maintenance, Autey shares practical insights to help shop owners stay ahead of the industry's rapid evolution.

While investors focus on the large containership order book, the feeder market tells a different story. In this Talking Transports podcast, MPC Container Ships Co-CEO & CFO Moritz Fuhrmann joins Bloomberg Intelligence’s senior transportation and logistics analyst Lee Klaskow to discuss why limited new-vessel supply, an aging feeder fleet, and growing intra-regional trade support a constructive long-term outlook. Fuhrmann explains how MPCC has transformed its fleet through modern, fuel-efficient vessels while securing multi-year charters that provide more than $2 billion of revenue visibility. He also discusses alternative fuels, capital allocation, geopolitical disruptions, and why feeder shipping could outperform the broader container market as global supply chains continue to evolve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As fleets adopt telematics, connected vehicles, AI, andelectrification, managing data is becoming a discipline of its own. Rather than expecting fleet managers to analyze multiple software platforms while overseeing day-to-day operations, some organizations are creating dedicatedfleet analytics roles to translate data into actionable decisions.In this edition of Automotive Fleet on the Move,Chris Brown speaks with Reed Jackson, fleet analyst for Dallas County, about how his newly created role supports the county's fleet strategy. Jackson discusses how telematics data is helping evaluate EV deployment, identify charging infrastructure needs, improve safety, and better understand vehicle utilization. He also explains why integrating data across fleetmanagement systems will become increasingly important as AI tools mature and fleets look to make faster, more informed decisions.  

Want to know how to buffer your bottom line against crushing diesel costs in today's freight market, and how the nation's top carriers optimize their fuel spend without getting trapped by hidden fees?  This week's last guest, Josh Thomas from Prime Inc., talks about the massive cost savings available through their Prime Advantage Plus fuel card program! We're breaking down how smaller fleets can leverage the buying power of the nation's largest refrigerated carrier to combat wild market fluctuations using advanced fuel economy tools and route optimizers.  Josh also shares how they are bypassing standard credit traps, eliminating operational fees, and maximizing security with sophisticated fraud prevention tied directly to your unit's ELD.  If you are ready to stop bleeding cash at the pump and run your trucking business as efficiently as possible, you can't afford to miss this breakdown!   About Josh Thomas Director of Sales & Marketing for Prime Advantage+, responsible for driving growth strategy, sales leadership, marketing initiatives, and strategic partnerships for one of the nation's best fuel discount programs serving fleets across the United States. Experienced business leader with strengths in sales strategy, business development, partner relationships, customer acquisition, negotiations, revenue growth, process improvement, and operational leadership. Passionate about building high-performing teams, expanding market presence, implementing technology solutions, and creating long-term value for customers, partners, and stakeholders. Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Missouri State University.   Connect with Josh Website: https://primeadvantageplus.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-thomas-667739110/  

Welcome to a brand new episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, the award-winning, irreverent supply chain show! Hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent are back to break down the biggest headlines hitting the logistics and transportation sector this week. On This Episode: HOA Wars & Texas Bound: Co-host Michael Vincent calls in from his brand-new home base in Texas after a grueling 11.5-hour U-Haul drive from Chattanooga. Hear his breakdown of Southern road infrastructure and his final parting words for his former Homeowners Association. The Closure of Mountain Valley Express: The guys discuss the sudden shutdown of regional LTL player Mountain Valley Express and what it says about current market pressures. Reinventing the Back Office with Transvor: Alex Dolles, Founder of Transvor, joins the show to discuss how carriers are rethinking overhead costs by leveraging virtual talent and outsourcing administrative, billing, and dispatch roles to the Philippines and Colombia. The Montgomery Case Deep Dive: National truck crash lawyer and Managing Partner at the Law Firm for Truck Safety, Michael Leizerman, calls in to give an exclusive insider look at the landmark Montgomery lawsuit as it heads back to the Illinois District Court. He clears up major misconceptions about broker liability and negligent selection. ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ ⁠Visit our sponsor - GNOSIS FREIGHT⁠ ⁠Subscribe to the WTT newsletter⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠More FreightWaves Podcasts⁠ #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a brand new episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, the award-winning, irreverent supply chain show! Hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent are back to break down the biggest headlines hitting the logistics and transportation sector this week. On This Episode: HOA Wars & Texas Bound: Co-host Michael Vincent calls in from his brand-new home base in Texas after a grueling 11.5-hour U-Haul drive from Chattanooga. Hear his breakdown of Southern road infrastructure and his final parting words for his former Homeowners Association. The Closure of Mountain Valley Express: The guys discuss the sudden shutdown of regional LTL player Mountain Valley Express and what it says about current market pressures. Reinventing the Back Office with Transvor: Alex Dolles, Founder of Transvor, joins the show to discuss how carriers are rethinking overhead costs by leveraging virtual talent and outsourcing administrative, billing, and dispatch roles to the Philippines and Colombia. The Montgomery Case Deep Dive: National truck crash lawyer and Managing Partner at the Law Firm for Truck Safety, Michael Leizerman, calls in to give an exclusive insider look at the landmark Montgomery lawsuit as it heads back to the Illinois District Court. He clears up major misconceptions about broker liability and negligent selection. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor - GNOSIS FREIGHT Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In "Private Fleets Rescue Freight Brokers in 2026", Joe Lynch and Russell Jones, CEO & Co-founder of Private Fleet Net Zero, discuss how unlocking empty private backhauls provides brokers with discounted, high-quality capacity to combat fraud and skyrocketing liability. About Russ Jones Russell Jones co-founded Private Fleet Net Zero to help the 45% of trucks that are in Private Fleets with usually empty backhauls find loads from $50B+ of 3PL freight spend, leveraging his leadership of Cargo Chief, which enables 1,200+ 3PL buyers with $8B+ of spend to buy transportation capacity more profitably. Previously, Mr. Jones co-founded and led two cloud-based physical security firms.  He was also the founding CEO of Clearvox Communications, which pioneered the market for cellular phone headsets, which he sold to Plantronics.  Beforehand at Adaptec, Mr. Jones doubled a $50M channel products business to $100M. Mr. Jones has been awarded 10 patents, and holds a BSBA with highest honors from Boston University and an MBA from the Harvard Business School. About Private Fleet Net Zero Private Fleet Net Zero, PFNZ, is uniquely aggregating 10,000s of trucks with 1,000s of lanes of underutilized, underpriced, theft-free and superior private and dedicated fleet trucking capacity and matching via multi patent-pending technologies and artificial intelligence to $10Bs of freight spend registered on our cloud-based platform, while generating a compelling client ROI. Our network is quickly and efficiently growing both fleets and 3PLs on PFNZ, which is on a path to save 30M+ tree equivalents. Key Takeaways: Private Fleets Rescue Freight Brokers in 2026 In "Private Fleets Rescue Freight Brokers in 2026", Joe Lynch and Russell Jones, CEO & Co-founder of Private Fleet Net Zero, discuss how unlocking empty private backhauls provides brokers with discounted, high-quality capacity to combat fraud and skyrocketing liability. Massive Fleet Scale: Private Fleet Net Zero (PFNZ) has rapidly aggregated 80,000 trucks and 40,000 lanes of coverage, using patent-pending AI to match this massive pool of underutilized capacity with tens of billions of dollars in registered freight spend. The $150B Backhaul Waste: Private fleets (where the cargo owner owns the asset, like Walmart or Sherwin-Williams) make up 45% of all trucks on the highway, yet they run empty 80% of the time on their backhauls, leaving a $150 billion pool of premium capacity sitting idle. Pure Profit for Fleets: Because the primary "front haul" already covers the driver's salary, equipment, insurance, and core fuel costs, any backhaul revenue captured through PFNZ represents a 95% pure profit margin for the fleet owner. Quadrupled Broker Margins: Brokers can secure this premium capacity at a 25% discount to the market rate. In a tight market where a typical gross profit might only be $150 on an $1,150 load, cutting carrier costs from $1,000 to $750 can effectively triple or quadruple a broker's net margins. Eliminating Fraud and Liability: Shifting to private fleets bypasses the modern plague of cargo theft, cyber fraud, and "chameleon carriers" who hide bad histories under new DOT numbers. Furthermore, because private fleets have newer equipment and a third less accidents, they shield brokers from catastrophic multi-million dollar "nuclear verdicts" tied to carrier safety under the recent Montgomery ruling. Combating the 2026 Capacity Crunch: Massive federal enforcement of English language proficiency rules is projected to strip 25% of for-hire drivers (400,000 to 600,000 drivers) off the road. PFNZ rescues brokers by giving them an automated "outsourced recruiting team" to tap into stable private capacity that was previously heavily monopolized by the top 10 mega-brokerages. Seamless Integration & Sustainability: PFNZ connects to a broker's TMS within weeks via APIs, reports, or an AI bot to automatically map buying patterns. By eliminating empty miles, the platform is on track to save over 45 million tree equivalents in CO2, giving public companies and shippers a verifiable decarbonization story for SEC and board reporting. Learn More About Private Fleets Rescue Freight Brokers in 2026 Russ Jones | Linkedin Private Fleet Net Zero | Linkedin Private Fleet Net Zero Private Fleet Net Zero: The Deadhead is Dead with Russ Jones The Broken Safety System Threatening Shippers and Brokers with Chris Burroughs What is Blue Ocean Strategy | About Blue Ocean Strategy The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

The final Monday of June is packed with freight news, industry insights, and plenty of laughs on this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Hosts Malcolm Harrison and Michael Vincent kick things off by catching up on weekend adventures—from bourbon tasting and disc golf to a look at what's ahead for the freight industry this summer. In this episode: The Port of Brownsville completes its $295 million ship channel expansion and what it means for trade, LNG exports, and cross-border freight. A $500,000 bourbon shipment disappears after thieves pose as a legitimate trucking carrier. How cargo theft scams continue to evolve. FMCSA announces major enforcement actions, shutting down fraudulent CDL schools, removing non-compliant ELDs, and increasing investigations. Are these meaningful reforms or simply fixing long-standing problems? Tommy Slaymaker, Director of Fleet Services at The Pete Store, joins the show to discuss fleet maintenance, fuel costs, equipment lifecycle planning, and why proper truck specifications can save fleets thousands over the life of a vehicle. Plus, Grace Sharkey joins later in the show with more insights on the biggest stories shaping transportation and supply chain. ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ ⁠Visit our sponsor - KOONER FLEET MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS⁠ ⁠Subscribe to the WTT newsletter⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠More FreightWaves Podcasts⁠ #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final Monday of June is packed with freight news, industry insights, and plenty of laughs on this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Hosts Malcolm Harrison and Michael Vincent kick things off by catching up on weekend adventures—from bourbon tasting and disc golf to a look at what's ahead for the freight industry this summer. In this episode: The Port of Brownsville completes its $295 million ship channel expansion and what it means for trade, LNG exports, and cross-border freight. A $500,000 bourbon shipment disappears after thieves pose as a legitimate trucking carrier. How cargo theft scams continue to evolve. FMCSA announces major enforcement actions, shutting down fraudulent CDL schools, removing non-compliant ELDs, and increasing investigations. Are these meaningful reforms or simply fixing long-standing problems? Tommy Slaymaker, Director of Fleet Services at The Pete Store, joins the show to discuss fleet maintenance, fuel costs, equipment lifecycle planning, and why proper truck specifications can save fleets thousands over the life of a vehicle. Plus, Grace Sharkey joins later in the show with more insights on the biggest stories shaping transportation and supply chain. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor - KOONER FLEET MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Preview for Later Today: Paul Lozano envisions using fleets of autonomous small satellites equipped with tiny ionic thrusters to explore the asteroid belt. This cost-effective approach aims to gather scientific data and identify valuable resources, potentially sparking an industrial revolution while helping scientists understand the solar system's origins and improve planetary defense.

Are your fleets investing in the wrong AI dashcam technology? Nuclear verdicts and climbing insurance costs mean you can't afford to treat dashcams like commodity hardware. Dr. Stefan Heck, CEO of Nauto, explains the critical difference between reactive and predictive AI, highlighting how advanced systems can prevent collisions and save lives. Learn why accuracy, speed of detection, and real-time driver coaching are crucial for true safety. Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded live at ACT Expo 2026, host John Heinlein interviews former UPS fleet manager Lawrence Bader on the evolution of fleet technology, including keyless systems, AI-driven predictive maintenance, and autonomous trucking. Bader emphasizes that to remain competitive, fleets must start small, iterate quickly, and integrate technologies across all operational departments.

It started with a fake car listing on eBay.What looked like a simple online scam quietly grew, over more than a decade, into one of the most sophisticated cybercrime operations the FBI had ever traced. Custom malware. Opsec off the charts. Fleets of infected computers mining cryptocurrency for someone else. Millions of dollars siphoned from victims who had no idea.This is the story of Bayrob and the three men from Romanian who were behind it. And the long, strange road that led American investigators to their door.SponsorsSupport for this show comes from ThreatLocker®. ThreatLocker® is a Zero Trust Endpoint Protection Platform that strengthens your infrastructure from the ground up. With ThreatLocker® Allowlisting and Ringfencing™, you gain a more secure approach to blocking exploits of known and unknown vulnerabilities. ThreatLocker® provides Zero Trust control at the kernel level that enables you to allow everything you need and block everything else, including ransomware! Learn more at www.threatlocker.com.This show is sponsored by Meter, the company building networks from the ground up. Meter delivers a complete networking stack - wired, wireless, and cellular - in one solution that's built for performance and scale. Alongside their partners, Meter designs the hardware, writes the firmware, builds the software, manages deployments, and runs support. Learn more at meter.com.This show is sponsored by Maze. Maze uses AI agents to triage and remediate cloud vulnerabilities by figuring out what's actually exploitable, not just what's theoretically risky. They remove the noise, prioritize vulns that matter, and manage remediation, so your team stops wasting time on meaningless vulns. Visit MazeHQ.com/darknet for more information.Support for this episode comes from NetSuite. NetSuite gives you visibility and control of your financials, planning, budgeting, and of course - inventory - so you can manage risk, get reliable forecasts, and improve margins. NetSuite helps you identify rising costs, automate your manual business processes, and see where to save money. KNOW your numbers. KNOW your business. And get to KNOW how NetSuite can be the source of truth for your entire company. Visit www.netsuite.com/darknet to learn more.This episode is sponsored by Chainguard. Chainguard builds container images the right way — minimal, hardened, and built from source every single day. We're talking images with zero known CVEs, designed from the ground up for production. No bloat. No mystery packages. No 2 a.m. patching marathons because some transitive dependency lit up your dashboard. Stop patching images that are insecure. Start shipping clean. Head to chainguard.dev to see how secure your software supply chain can really be.

Fleets need to "get on board the train" with AI, says Lance Evans of K&B Transportation in this HDT Talks Trucking Short Takes.Deborah Lockridge talked to Evans about how fleets are using data and artificial intelligence to improve safety, driver coaching, and operational performance.For more on K&B and technology, listen to the full-length version of our HDT Talks Trucking interview with Lance Evans!

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision has the trucking industry paying close attention — especially freight brokers, carriers, and legal teams.In this episode of HDT Talks Trucking, Heavy Duty Trucking Executive Editor Jack Roberts speaks with transportation attorney Greg Feary about the Supreme Court's recent ruling involving broker liability, negligent hiring claims, and what the case could mean for the future of freight transportation litigation.Feary explains the legal background behind the case, why it matters to brokers and carriers alike, and how future lawsuits and safety scrutiny could affect the trucking industry moving forward.Topics include:The C.H. Robinson caseNegligent hiring claims against brokersFederal preemption and FAAAA implicationsWhat this means for trucking companies and freight brokersPotential ripple effects across the industrySubscribe to Heavy Duty Trucking for more trucking news, legal insights, fleet strategies, and industry analysis at Magazine Subscription | Heavy Duty Trucking

Send us Fan MailEpisode 369: This conversation with Daimler Truck's Mike Young explores the Detroit Gen 6 engine platform and how it prepares fleets for the EPA 2027 emissions standards by building on nearly 20 years of proven aftertreatment technology. Young explains that the Gen 6 engines focus on reducing NOx through improved thermal management, a new pre‑SCR system, as well as incremental enhancements carried over from Gen 5. These changes aim to maintain or slightly improve fuel economy depending on idling habits, reduce maintenance surprises, and ensure technicians and parts suppliers experience minimal disruption. With millions of test miles already accumulated and careful planning for dealer and service‑network readiness, the Gen 6 platform is positioned as a reliable, efficient evolution rather than a disruptive overhaul.Links·         Detroit Gen 6 Engine Gen 6 Engine | Demand Detroit·         Daimler Truck North America Start | Daimler Truck North America·         Daimler Truck (global) Home | Daimler TruckSponsors of this EpisodeThe Hub Corp: Introducing the new standard in wheel-end protection: The Hub Corp's revolutionary XTRACTOR™. The only line of heavy-duty hub caps with a built-in 3-Stage Magnetic Oil Filter that safeguards critical axle components under extreme loads for longer. And with the patent-pending HexThread™ cartridge, the XTRACTOR makes hub oil servicing and inspections faster, easier, and cleaner. The Hub Corp: Challenge The Standard. Visit TheHubCorp.com to learn more and join the waitlist.  Fullbay: Fullbay is built for the heavy-duty world, giving your operation the tools to keep your fleet or independent repair shop running. Features like streamlined scheduling, real-time inventory tracking, technician efficiency insights, and detailed reports are how Fullbay helps shops reduce downtime and keep your vehicles on the road where they belong. Check out Fullbay.com/power to maximize your shop's productivity.GenAlpha: Equip360 by GenAlpha helps manufacturers and distributors grow their parts sales and make life easier for their customers. With real-time insights into inventory, pricing, and order tracking, it keeps customers coming back. Plus, it saves time by automating routine tasks and making repeat purchases simple. Explore Equip360 at GenAlpha.com.Disclaimer: This content and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, The Heavy Duty Parts Report may receive a commission. Follow the podcast to never miss an episode. If you'd like to work with Jamie Irvine directly, you can schedule a meeting with him today.

David Daiches: Inside INSHUR — From Manhattan Uber Rides to Insuring Autonomous Fleets In this episode of Scouting for Growth, Sabine VanderLinden speaks with David Daiches, co-founder and COO of Insure, about building insurance solutions for the on-demand economy. The conversation traces Insure's origins to a simple yet powerful insight: traditional insurance models were not designed for gig workers like Uber drivers, who operate entirely on their smartphones and cannot afford downtime. David explains how Insure addressed this gap by creating flexible, usage-based insurance embedded directly into platform ecosystems. They explore the importance of “fluency over features,” emphasizing that successful insurtechs solve real operational problems rather than just showcasing technology. A central theme is that claims, not policies, define the true value of insurance, leading Insure to bring claims in-house to improve customer experience and data insights. The discussion also looks ahead to emerging challenges, including electric vehicles and autonomous mobility, where insurance must evolve to cover complex ecosystems of software, hardware, and data. Finally, David shares candid lessons on scaling, partnerships, and the growing role of AI, highlighting the need for adaptability, continuous learning, and strong teams in building resilient insurtech businesses.   KEY TAKEAWAYS What stands out most is the importance of starting with the problem, not the technology. David and his team didn't build Insure by showcasing features; they immersed themselves in the daily realities of gig workers and platform operators. That mindset shaped everything, from product design to partnerships. It reinforces my belief that fluency in a partner's business model is far more valuable than any standalone innovation. Another key insight is how insurance must adapt to changing customer behaviors. The on-demand economy is no longer a niche; it supports millions of people. Traditional annual policies simply do not fit this model. By aligning insurance coverage with actual usage, Insure has shown how to close protection gaps while improving affordability and access. What resonated deeply with me is the idea that claims are the product. Customers only truly experience insurance when something goes wrong. Investing in claims operations, empathy, and responsiveness is therefore not optional; it is the core value proposition. I was also struck by the operational lessons. Scaling too quickly, hiring without enough rigor, and taking partnerships for granted are common pitfalls. Building a strong, empowered team and maintaining close alignment with partners is essential for long-term success. Finally, the future of mobility and insurance will require entirely new thinking. Autonomous vehicles, AI, and data-driven ecosystems are reshaping risk. The winners will be those who can navigate this complexity while staying grounded in customer needs.   BEST MOMENTS “Claims is the product. Everything else just gets us to that point.” – David Daiches “We didn't just sell insurance, we solved problems in the platform's business model.” – David Daiches “People are not interested in a fancy UI when something goes wrong. They want a product that is there at the moment they need it the most.” – Sabine VanderLinden “Make yourself easy to do business with.” – David Daiches “The best insurtech founders aren't selling insurance, they are removing friction from someone else's business model.” – Sabine VanderLinden “If you're not spending time learning AI now, you risk being left behind.” – David Daiches   ABOUT THE GUEST David Daiches is the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Inshur, a digital-first managing general agent focused on the on-demand economy. With a background in technology and retail, he entered the insurance industry over 15 years ago and identified significant opportunities for digital transformation.  At Inshur, David has led the development of embedded, usage-based insurance solutions for platforms such as Uber, Amazon, and DoorDash. David is particularly focused on innovation in mobility insurance, including the future of autonomous vehicles and AI-driven claims and underwriting.   ABOUT THE HOST Sabine VanderLinden is a corporate strategist turned entrepreneur and the CEO of Alchemy Crew Ventures. She leads venture-client labs that help Fortune 500 companies adopt and scale cutting-edge technologies from global tech ventures. A builder of accelerators, investor, and co-editor of the bestseller The INSURTECH Book, Sabine is known for asking the uncomfortable questions—about AI governance, risk, and trust. On Scouting for Growth, she decodes how real growth happens—where capital, collaboration, and courage meet. If this episode sparked your thinking, follow Sabine VanderLinden on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram for more insights. And if you're interested in sponsoring the podcast, reach out to the team at hello@alchemycrew.ventures

Government fleets are under more pressure than ever—and most people don't realize what's actually happening behind the scenes. In this episode of the Fleet Success Show, Marc Canton sits down with Nichole Osinski (Executive Editor of Government Fleet) to break down the biggest challenges fleets are facing in 2026, from technician shortages and aging vehicles to leadership gaps and political pressures. But the biggest takeaway? Success in fleet operations doesn't look the same for everyone. If you're a fleet manager, public sector leader, or just interested in how critical infrastructure actually runs, this conversation will change how you see the industry. Key Topics: Technician shortages Fleet budget constraints Aging assets & supply chain issues Leadership transitions Data-driven decision making Government fleet operations

This week on the Oakley Podcast, Jeremy Kellett talks sits down with Todd Venable, General Manager at MHC Kenworth in Little Rock, to break down the current truck market, from how COVID, fuel prices, interest rates, and freight rates have impacted new and used truck values to why now may be a better time to trade than a year ago. They cover the Kenworth order board and pent-up demand, owner-operators tied to strong carriers versus independents struggling with freight and fuel, and how being leased to a company like Oakley helps with financing approvals. Todd explains the upcoming 2027 EPA emissions changes, new technology in trucks (safety systems, digital dashes, video mirrors), and the importance of dealer training and communication. They also dive into warranties and extended coverage, modern maintenance intervals, common mistakes when spec'ing a truck (especially PTO capability), the appeal of models like the W900 and T880, and how MHC, as a family-owned dealer group, is investing for the future while supporting Oakley's owner-operators. Key topics in today's conversation include: Welcome to Today's Episode with Todd Venable (0:43) State of the Truck Market, Order Board, and Demand (3:50) New Truck Orders, Fleets vs Owner-Operators, and Pent-Up Demand (5:28) Trading Out of High-Payment Trucks and Used Market Recovery (9:54) Independent Owner-Operators vs Leased-On with a Carrier (11:19) Financing Realities, Credit, Down Payments, and Lender Options (15:20) 2027 EPA Emissions Changes and What They Mean (18:26) Cummins Gas Medium-Duty Engines and Technology Shifts (21:19) Favorite and Most Hated New Safety Tech (Bendix Wingman, Alerts) (24:40) Warranties, Real-World Warranty Wins, and Why They Matter (29:08) Spec'ing a Truck: Common Mistakes and Factory Options (35:09) Making Spec'ing Less Intimidating with Line-By-Line Reviews (38:23) Best-Selling Kenworth Models: W900, T880, and Market Favorites (42:38) Future of MHC Kenworth, Alternative Powertrains, and Investment (46:07) How Oakley Owner-Operators Should Approach MHC and Contacts (51:43) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (52:12) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this long overdue episode of Quick Charge, the commercial trucking and logistics space is racing to electrify in the face of an ongoing oil crunch while homeowners race to claim the 30% solar tax credit by July 4th! We've also got electric semi truck news from Volvo, a seriously substantial new electric forklift from Kalmar that defies belief, and a new solar-powered trailer concept from Nivalis. All that, plus an ACT roundup AND an all-new sponsor on today's show. Today's episode is sponsored by GM Energy. If you want to experience more resilience and control over your home energy, the GM Energy Home System adds stationary battery power for always-ready backup energy for your home, and the GM Energy PowerBank takes in energy from the grid and stores it for when you need it most. Learn more at gmenergy.gm.com. Source Links ACT Expo roundup Zeem celebrates 350,000th successful charging session at LAX REALLY Quick Charge with Range Energy electric trailer at ACT Expo 2026 REALLY Quick Charge: The Mobility House, V2G, and building up the grid REALLY Quick Charge: Slate Auto CCO talks affordability, flexibility, and more REALLY Quick Charge: Greenlane CEO talks expansion, deals, and more Toyota Hino debut new Le Series electric MD trucks at ACT Expo Toyota announces new hydrogen collab with Nikola fueling spinoff Volvo Trucks adds electric PTO to VNR Electric semi lineup E-quipment highlight: Kalmar li-ion Super Heavy electric forklifts Nivalis buys SolarEdge, paving the way for solar powered reefer trailers in the US If you still want that 30% solar tax credit, the new panic date is July 4 Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you're considering going solar, it's always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it's free to use, and you won't get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them.  Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you'll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.

Our guest on this week's episode is Patrick Van den Bossche, partner at Kearney, a global management consulting firm. There has been a huge effort in recent years to return manufacturing to the United States, as much of this production has been outsourced to overseas factories for decades. But have these attempts been successful? Van den Bossche is the lead author of new research called the 2026 Reshoring Index Report and offers his insights and findings from the report on whether the current state of reshoring initiatives.. Artificial intelligence has so many up sides that investors are betting big right now on the benefits of the technologies – you can just look at the stock market for evidence of that. But we do hear of the downside of the many jobs AI may eliminate. Ben Ames reports on new research that shows which types of jobs are most vulnerable and the areas of the world that might be most affected (Hint: the U.S. is high on the vulnerablity list).There is a wealth of data in trucking today, much of it derived from the telematics and other advanced technology tools that connect what's happening in the truck to a company's broader IT system. Companies can use this vast array of data to improve safety and enhance operations. But while most small and mid-sized fleets claim to be “data rich,” they say they are starved for ways to best use the information they get from all of those tech tools.Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:KearneyAllianz report: Unemployment rates could be shaken by immigration, Iran War, and AIFleets struggle to turn safety data into actionVisit DC VelocityVisit Supply Chain XchangeSend feedback about this podcast to podcast@agilebme.comThis podcast episode is sponsored by: Werner

The spreadsheets say one thing. The bank accounts say another. On Brake Check, we uncover what trucking companies really feel in 2026...fear, pressure, frustration… and in some cases, flat-out survival mode. With Jessica Dotson from Triumph, we dig into the real emotional state of freight. Then ⁠CloneOps.ai⁠ shows how voice AI may become the next big weapon against freight fraud. And if that's not enough… Home delivery is broken Safety is slipping Competency is being questioned And somebody has to say it Welcome to Brake Check. Real trucking talk for real trucking people. ⁠Follow the Brake Check Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailEpisode 368: Fleet Advantage's Brian Antonellis joins our host Jamie Irvine to break down the “procurement paralysis” many fleets are experiencing due to uncertainty, rising costs, and rapid changes in equipment strategy. Antonellis explains how years of supply chain disruption, upcoming EPA 2027 emissions regulations, and volatile fuel prices have created hesitation around replacing aging equipment—even as older trucks become significantly more expensive to operate. He highlights the critical importance of understanding a fleet's true operating economics, especially fuel efficiency degradation and escalating repair costs, and discusses how predictive maintenance, safety technology advancements, and choosing the right financial structure (ownership vs. leasing) can help fleets reduce risk and make confident decisions. The conversation emphasizes that fleets can overcome paralysis by focusing on data, lifecycle costs, and strategic planning rather than small, low‑impact cost‑cutting measures.Links·         FleetAdvantage.comSponsors of this EpisodeThe Hub Corp: Introducing the new standard in wheel-end protection: The Hub Corp's revolutionary XTRACTOR™. The only line of heavy-duty hub caps with a built-in 3-Stage Magnetic Oil Filter that safeguards critical axle components under extreme loads for longer. And with the patent-pending HexThread™ cartridge, the XTRACTOR makes hub oil servicing and inspections faster, easier, and cleaner. The Hub Corp: Challenge The Standard. Visit TheHubCorp.com to learn more and join the waitlist.  Fullbay: Fullbay is built for the heavy-duty world, giving your operation the tools to keep your fleet or independent repair shop running. Features like streamlined scheduling, real-time inventory tracking, technician efficiency insights, and detailed reports are how Fullbay helps shops reduce downtime and keep your vehicles on the road where they belong. Check out Fullbay.com/power to maximize your shop's productivity.GenAlpha: Equip360 by GenAlpha helps manufacturers and distributors grow their parts sales and make life easier for their customers. With real-time insights into inventory, pricing, and order tracking, it keeps customers coming back. Plus, it saves time by automating routine tasks and making repeat purchases simple. Explore Equip360 at GenAlpha.com.Disclaimer: This content and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, The Heavy Duty Parts Report may receive a commission. Follow the podcast to never miss an episode. If you'd like to work with Jamie Irvine directly, you can schedule a meeting with him today.

  The development of the B-29 Superfortress began in 1939 following a clandestine meeting between General Hap Arnold and Charles Lindbergh, who warned of Germany's growing bomber fleets. The project aimed for air supremacy through a four-engine, high-altitude strategic bomber that far surpassed the capabilities of the B-17 or B-24. However, the B-29 was incredibly complex and "buggy," featuring new technologies like pressurized cabins and digitally controlled gun turrets. Production was plagued by technical failures, including engine fires and stall-outs that claimed the life of a leading test pilot. Bill Knudsen played a critical role in the "Battle of Omaha," driving the assembly lines forward and insisting on modifications as the planes were finished. By 1943, nearly 40% of the workforce at these plants consisted of women. Ultimately, the B-29 became the most expensive project of the war, carrying the atomic bomb to Hiroshima and ending the conflict in the Pacific. (3/4)

As You Wish Talk Radio with James Gilliland Understanding Iran, Fleets of UFOs over ECETI, Upcoming Workshops with Siddheshwari and Jessie This episode of As You Wish Talk Radio explores the intersection of ancient extraterrestrial history and modern spiritual practice. Host James Gilliland, along with guests Siddhaswar and Jessi, discusses the necessity of grounding, detoxification, and intentional silence as essential tools for navigating planetary ascension. The dialogue emphasizes moving away from external "controlled narratives" toward a direct, internal connection with Source. Galactic History and Ancient Revelations James Gilliland opens the discussion by addressing the geopolitical tension in Iran, framing it as a conflict involving "deep state" assets and the suppression of free-energy technologies that could render oil obsolete. He highlights the discovery of ancient Sumerian tablets that reportedly list 47 star systems and detail the history of the Annunaki, Enlil, and Enki. These records suggest that the Pleiadians played a significant role in terraforming Earth and establishing civilizations like Atlantis and Lemuria. Furthermore, Gilliland asserts that Earth's true history predates the Younger Dryas, with the pyramids potentially being over 70,000 years old. The Path of Somatic Healing and Embodiment Guest Siddhaswar, a yoga and wellness expert, introduces her upcoming "Contact Yoga Retreat." She emphasizes that a healthy, detoxified body serves as a "living temple" and a gateway to higher-dimensional intelligence. Her approach focuses on raising the body's vibrational frequency through raw foods, conscious breathing, and gentle yoga to clear old traumas and mental conditioning. The goal is to help individuals become "lighthouses"—stable, grounded beings who can interact with higher-dimensional entities from a place of rooted self-awareness rather than fear or external seeking. Grounding and the "Bifurcation" of Timelines The conversation shifts to the importance of "loving detachment" during the current "bifurcation of worlds," where some individuals are ascending while others spiral into lower frequencies. Gilliland shares a personal lesson on the importance of listening to the "small voice" of intuition over grand visions, warning against the "savior complex" and the projection of one's own integrity onto others who may have different agendas. They conclude that true ascension is not about "going somewhere," but about anchoring high-frequency energy into every cell of the body while remaining deeply connected to the Earth. The Science of Silence and the Inner Earth Connection Jessi, an "Inner Earth ambassador," details the "Retreat to Silence" scheduled for June 2026. She provides a scientific rationale for silence, noting that just two hours of intentional quiet allows the hippocampus to repair itself, which is vital for converting experiences into authentic memories. After four hours, the amygdala—the brain's fear center—begins to stabilize, lowering cortisol and heart rates. The retreat is designed as a "gentle" 24-hour period of silence on the high-vibration land of the ECETI ranch, intended to help guests recalibrate their inner compass and reconnect with the "sacred intelligence of life." The overarching message of the broadcast is a call to self-mastery through grounding and internal alignment. By utilizing tools like yoga, detoxification, and intentional silence, individuals can navigate the current global chaos and "detox symptoms" of planetary awakening, ultimately transitioning from a fear-based external god-narrative to a direct experience of unconditional love and source connection.

What are the simplest, lowest-cost ways to improve your fleet, without new budget, approvals, or tools? In this episode, Facundo Tassara and Steve Saltzgiver break down the “low-hanging fruit” in fleet management: the overlooked opportunities that can drive massive gains in efficiency, safety, and cost savings. They cover: Why pre- and post-trip inspections are your biggest missed opportunity The true cost of ignoring small issues (and how they escalate fast) How proactive maintenance prevents exponential risk and liability Easy ways to improve technician productivity immediately Why shop culture and leadership presence drive real performance Hidden savings in fuel audits, vendor management, and surplus assets If you're a fleet leader looking to eliminate blind spots, improve operations, and lead with confidence, this episode gives you practical actions you can implement today.

In this Monday edition of What the Truck, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael “The Dude” Vincent dive into the latest headlines shaking up the supply chain world, starting with the legal showdown between New York's Attorney General and the federal government over CDL funding. The duo breaks down the sophisticated new “Trojan Driver” cargo theft scam and discusses the recent wave of trucking bankruptcies, debating whether these failures stem from a poor economy or irresponsible growth. They also explore the shifting landscape of marijuana scheduling and its complex implications for mandatory drug testing in safety-sensitive transportation roles. Later in the show, the hosts are joined by Loki Cheema (Founder and CEO) and Alex Krutchten (Chief Growth Officer) of Hemut. Cheema shares his incredible journey from homelessness to industry leader, explaining how his gritty background inspired a technology firm dedicated to empowering truckers. The Hemut team discusses their hands-on approach to implementing AI and automation, emphasizing that technology should serve as a tool to help human operators succeed rather than a means to replace them. ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ ⁠Visit our sponsor - TRUCKSTOP⁠ ⁠Subscribe to the WTT newsletter⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠More FreightWaves Podcasts⁠ #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join FreightWaves' John Kingston for an exclusive fireside chat with David Owen, President of the National Association of Small Trucking Companies (NASTC). In this engaging session, Owen pulls back the curtain on the state of the long-haul trucking industry, sharing exactly how the most resilient small carriers are surviving—and thriving—in a volatile economy. Keep up with Live FreightWaves Events Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler Johnston shares how Mercer Transportation has grown and sustained one of the country's most driver-centric models. He'll cover how operational discipline, technology adoption, and a commitment to owner-operator success have shaped their approach to fleet management at scale. Keep up with Live FreightWaves Events Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most small fleets and owner-operators won't fail because they can't drive… they'll fail because they're operating 2026 trucking with 2016 tools. In this special Brake Check episode from the Freightwaves Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit 2026, we expose how smart carriers are fighting back with AI, better freight strategy, faster operations, and real-world survival tactics. If your truck is moving but your money isn't… this show is for you. On Today's Episode: ⁠Truckstop.com⁠ breaks down their acquisition of Wize Load and what it means for carriers looking for smarter freight, better tools, and more opportunity. Hey Bubba reveals how AI can help you: Stop bleeding money on empty miles Automate paperwork, billing & check calls Stay ahead of breakdowns Recruit drivers smarter Respond to customers faster—even behind the wheel Truckpedia explains why most trucking companies use AI like Google… while smart carriers use it to increase profit, efficiency, and speed. International Towing & Recovery Museum joins us for a powerful conversation on preserving trucking history, honoring roadside heroes through the Wall of the Fallen, and supporting families through the Survivor Fund. Plus: roadside safety, distracted drivers, Move Over law failures, and why too many industry professionals never make it home. No fluff. No spin. No fake gurus. Just real trucking talk for real trucking people. Subscribe for more hard-hitting freight content, trucking news, and industry truth. ⁠Follow the Brake Check Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ #Trucking #OwnerOperator #SmallFleet #BrakeCheck #Freight #Logistics #TruckingNews #AI #Truckstop #Dispatch #CDL #BusinessGrowth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we explore how arbitrary—often unilateral—sanctions against Enemy States are given the halo of international legal legitimacy with a combination of lies, slippery language and brainless court stenography. With guest Maryam Jamshidi, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Colorado School of Law.

Anatol Lieven questions the lack of a clear strategy for US naval fleets near Iran, hoping for diplomatic compromise and economic opening rather than war. 2.1900 MEXICO

Guest: Matthew Lockwood. Lockwood examines the history of exploration from non-European perspectives, including Carthaginian sailors and Chinese fleets. He explains how early accounts, like those of the Norse in Vinland, were often dismissed as myths.

Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley evaluates the "forever fleets" pressuring Iran and Venezuela, questioning if current pressure tactics will yield long-term resolutions or merely prolong regional instability.1746

Since December, the U.S. has been stopping and seizing oil tankers traveling in and out of Venezuela. They are part of what is known as a ghost fleet — tankers that try to secretly move oil around the world, funding states such as Venezuela, Iran and Russia.Christiaan Triebert, a reporter on the Visual Investigations team, explains what these ghost fleets are and why their days might now be numbered.Guest: Christiaan Triebert, a reporter for The New York Times working on the Visual Investigations team.Background reading: U.S. forces seized its sixth oil tanker linked to Venezuela.What are “ghost fleet” ships?Photo: Andy Buchanan/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesFor more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.