Podcasts about freightwaves

Buckle up for a high-octane Friday edition of What The Truck?!? as hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent break down one of the biggest legal bombshells to hit the brokerage industry in years. We're diving deep into the news, the noise, and the rock and roll soul of the freight world. The SCOTUS Verdict: Broker Liability & f4a John Kingston, Editor at Large at FreightWaves, joins the show to dissect the unanimous 9-0 Supreme Court ruling regarding the Montgomery case. We discuss: Why the industry didn't see a unanimous decision coming. How this ruling removes the “iron curtain” of f4a protection for brokers in safety-related lawsuits. The potential “boost” for big brokers like CH Robinson and the massive new vetting burdens facing smaller players. What this means for the future of M&A and skyrocketing insurance rates. Solving the Parking Crisis with AI Joe Caivano and Venu Colli from SpotOS AI and Best Truck Parking join the quad-box to discuss why truck parking can no longer be an afterthought. How SpotOS AI is streamlining operations for facility owners using pattern recognition and real-time data. The Trimble Partnership: Meeting drivers where they are by integrating parking booking directly into GPS systems. How secure, predictable parking reduces driver stress and boosts retention. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor - TAYLOR AND MARTIN Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buckle up for a high-octane Friday edition of What The Truck?!? as hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent break down one of the biggest legal bombshells to hit the brokerage industry in years. We're diving deep into the news, the noise, and the rock and roll soul of the freight world. The SCOTUS Verdict: Broker Liability & f4a John Kingston, Editor at Large at FreightWaves, joins the show to dissect the unanimous 9-0 Supreme Court ruling regarding the Montgomery case. We discuss: Why the industry didn't see a unanimous decision coming. How this ruling removes the “iron curtain” of f4a protection for brokers in safety-related lawsuits. The potential “boost” for big brokers like CH Robinson and the massive new vetting burdens facing smaller players. What this means for the future of M&A and skyrocketing insurance rates. Solving the Parking Crisis with AI Joe Caivano and Venu Colli from SpotOS AI and Best Truck Parking join the quad-box to discuss why truck parking can no longer be an afterthought. How SpotOS AI is streamlining operations for facility owners using pattern recognition and real-time data. The Trimble Partnership: Meeting drivers where they are by integrating parking booking directly into GPS systems. How secure, predictable parking reduces driver stress and boosts retention. ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ ⁠Visit our sponsor - TAYLOR AND MARTIN⁠ ⁠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 this breaking news episode of Freight Expectations, Craig Fuller (Founder & CEO of FreightWaves) and Matthew Leffler (The Armchair Attorney) react in real-time to the most pivotal legal moment in the trucking industry since deregulation. The Supreme Court has issued a unanimous ruling in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, effectively killing F4A preemption. Freight brokers are no longer shielded by federal law from state negligence lawsuits when they hire unsafe motor carriers. Craig and Matt break down exactly why this "extinction-level event" will fundamentally rewrite the rules of logistics, liability, and the supply chain. In this episode, we cover: The Death of F4A Preemption: What the unanimous SCOTUS ruling means and why it caught the entire legal and freight community off guard. The "Extinction Event": Why this ruling could wipe out 30% to 50% of all freight brokers operating today. The Insurance Nightmare: Why broker liability insurance premiums are predicted to skyrocket by 5x to 10x—if brokers can even secure coverage at all. The Winners and Losers: Why mega-carriers (like Knight-Swift and J.B. Hunt), trial attorneys, and compliance tech companies are positioned to win big, while load boards, small carriers, and small brokers face an existential threat. The Shipper Target: Why major shippers are the next logical target for plaintiff attorneys and why many are already dissolving their private fleets. The Path Forward: The urgent need for congressional intervention, tort reform, and for the FMCSA to step up its safety rating processes. Buckle up. The freight industry will never be the same. ⁠Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Brake Check, live on  FreightWaves⁠, we traded spreadsheets, pie charts, and polished boardroom opinions for something a whole lot more real… The people who actually live this industry. We went LIVE from the legendary Bristol Motor Speedway at the Large Cars & Guitars Truck Show with one mission: Get a real pulse check on trucking in 2026. Because if you really want to know what's happening in freight… You don't ask analysts. You ask drivers. You ask owner-operators. You ask the men and women who actually keep America moving. Today's guests: Max Lacher - Behind the scenes on todays top trucking topics, fuel, optimization and more from performance diesel inc Kim Hartgrave -  Real talk from behind the wheel with no corporate talking points Noah Volz from Truck Parking Club-  Parking, todays tone and more Mike Beatey- Owner-operator truth with zero filters From rates… To parking… To regulations… To what's really broken—and what's finally getting better… This isn't a studio show. This is Brake Check. Live. Loud. Unfiltered. Drop your take in the comments: What's the biggest thing broken in trucking right now? #Trucking #BrakeCheck #Freight #OwnerOperator #CDL #Bristol #TruckingNews #FreightWaves #LargeCarsAndGuitars ⁠Follow the Brake Check Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Danny Ramon from Overhaul brings another insightful conversation about staying ahead of rapidly evolving strategic cargo theft and fraudulent double-brokering schemes in a global market! Danny shares how bad actors are moving from traditional smash-and-grab tactics to complex fictitious pickups and identity theft, essentially running their criminal enterprises with the efficiency of a direct-to-consumer business, the critical need for carrier verification, the impact of broker liability, and why simply having cargo insurance isn't enough when the true cost of a loss is three to seven times the value of the freight. From the lack of a DOT equivalent in the EU to the implementation of biometric security at the dock, we're covering the high-tech hurdles and the boots-on-the-ground prevention strategies you need to protect your margins!   About Danny Ramon Danny Ramon has been working in Supply Chain Security for over 15 years and specializing in Supply Chain Intelligence for the last 13. Danny studies both cargo theft and any factor that can affect the flow of cargo through the supply chain to identify how variables might interfere with the flow of global logistics. In his role as Director of Intelligence and Response at Overhaul, Danny not only presents these findings to the security and logistics teams at the world's largest technology and pharmaceutical companies, but also leads the recovery and investigations team that works closely with law enforcement and private resources across the globe to recover stolen cargo and apprehend the criminals involved. Danny spreads awareness of cargo theft and promotes supply chain visibility as a subject matter expert. He is quoted or published in several leading industry publications, including Transport Topics, Supply Chain Brain, Fleet Owner, FreightWaves, and CCJDigital and he has presented for Inland Marine Underwriters Association (IMUA), the International Supply Chain Protection Organization (ISCPO), the Transportation and Logistics Council (TLC), Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD), Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association (OCEMA), National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA), and the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA).   Connect with Danny Website: https://over-haul.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-ramon-97472855/  

In this FreightWaves Special Report, FreightWaves contributor Rob Carpenter sits down with FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs to discuss the state of the trucking industry exactly 12 months after President Trump's executive order.Administrator Barrs provides a candid "report card" on the agency's progress, emphasizing that while they have seen successes, there is still a lot of work left to do to achieve sustainable, long-term growth. The two discuss the FMCSA's commitment to rooting out "bad actors" to elevate the trucking profession, the realities of the government rulemaking process, and the ultimate goal of the agency: reducing fatalities and making our highways safer.Key Topics Covered:- The 12-Month Report Card: Assessing the successes and the remaining work needed following the executive order.- Enforcement Posture: Why consistent enforcement and weeding out bad actors is vital for compliant carriers.- State Partnerships (MCSAP): How the FMCSA works with state agencies to ensure uniform training and enforcement across the country.- Safety First: The personal and professional drive to reduce highway fatalities and ensure crash victims' lives are not lost in vain.- The Wheels of Government: Administrator Barrs explains why the regulatory process takes time and why following the legal framework is necessary to create rules that hold up in court. Keep up with Live FreightWaves Events Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this FreightWaves Special Report, FreightWaves contributor Rob Carpenter sits down with FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs to discuss the state of the trucking industry exactly 12 months after President Trump's executive order.Administrator Barrs provides a candid "report card" on the agency's progress, emphasizing that while they have seen successes, there is still a lot of work left to do to achieve sustainable, long-term growth. The two discuss the FMCSA's commitment to rooting out "bad actors" to elevate the trucking profession, the realities of the government rulemaking process, and the ultimate goal of the agency: reducing fatalities and making our highways safer.Key Topics Covered:- The 12-Month Report Card: Assessing the successes and the remaining work needed following the executive order.- Enforcement Posture: Why consistent enforcement and weeding out bad actors is vital for compliant carriers.- State Partnerships (MCSAP): How the FMCSA works with state agencies to ensure uniform training and enforcement across the country.- Safety First: The personal and professional drive to reduce highway fatalities and ensure crash victims' lives are not lost in vain.- The Wheels of Government: Administrator Barrs explains why the regulatory process takes time and why following the legal framework is necessary to create rules that hold up in court. Keep up with Live FreightWaves Events Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig Fuller, Founder & CEO at SONAR & FreightWaves, maps how deregulation, family dynamics, and brokerage culture built Chattanooga into a talent-dense freight capital driven by incentives and churn.The full interview is available to FreightCaviar Magazine subscribers inside our private Circle community.This week's episode is sponsored by Epay Manager and Augment Technologies Inc.Interested in sponsoring our podcast? Send us an email at pbj@freightcaviar.com.

In this exclusive fireside chat, FreightWaves analyst Thomas Wasson sits down with OOIDA President Todd Spencer to confront the most pressing, and often controversial, legislative issues facing owner-operators today. Is the trucking industry truly suffering from a "driver shortage," or is the real crisis rooted in a broken training pipeline that prioritizes cheap labor over highway safety? Spencer sounds off on the controversial rise of "fly-by-night" CDL schools , the alarming safety impacts of selective English-language proficiency enforcement by authorities, and the urgent push for Delilah's Law to regulate non-domiciled drivers. Keep up with Live FreightWaves Events Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this exclusive fireside chat, FreightWaves analyst Thomas Wasson sits down with OOIDA President Todd Spencer to confront the most pressing, and often controversial, legislative issues facing owner-operators today. Is the trucking industry truly suffering from a "driver shortage," or is the real crisis rooted in a broken training pipeline that prioritizes cheap labor over highway safety? Spencer sounds off on the controversial rise of "fly-by-night" CDL schools , the alarming safety impacts of selective English-language proficiency enforcement by authorities, and the urgent push for Delilah's Law to regulate non-domiciled drivers. Keep up with Live FreightWaves Events Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The freight industry has long been thought of the circulatory system of the economy.It's how the things bought & sold through commerce get from point A to point B in the real world. And when today's guest last appeared on this channel back in November, he warned that freight volumes had fallen dramatically due to tariff uncertainty and economic sluggishness. A recession in the economy of "real things" looked imminent.But...the situation now seems to be experiencing a sharp and welcome turnaround. Freight volumes are up. And US manufacturing is on course to enjoy one of the best markets in years.What's responsible for this happy development? How sustainable does it look to be? Could the ramifications of the war in Iran and the resulting oil price shock derail this recovery?To discuss, we're fortunate to welcome back to the program Craig Fuller of Freightwaves, a price reporting agency (PRA) focused on the global freight market and the leading provider of high-frequency data for the global supply chain.WANT PROFESSIONAL HELP? SCHEDULE YOUR FREE PORTFOLIO REVIEW with Thoughtful Money's endorsed financial advisors at https://www.thoughtfulmoney.com#economy #transportation #industrial _____________________________________________ Thoughtful Money LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor Promoter.We produce educational content geared for the individual investor. It's important to note that this content is NOT investment advice, individual or otherwise, nor should be construed as such.We recommend that most investors, especially if inexperienced, should consider benefiting from the direction and guidance of a qualified financial advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators who can develop & implement a personalized financial plan based on a customer's unique goals, needs & risk tolerance.All the details on Thoughtful Money's relationship with the financial advisors it endorses, many of whom regularly appear on this program, can be found in the following documents. We highly recommend you review these documents as they cover the terms that will apply should you choose to work with one of these firms at any time after watching this video.Thoughtful Money Disclosure Document: https://thoughtfulmoney.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Thoughtful-Money-Disclosure-Document-12.6.23.pdf?pid=227Thoughtful Money Agreement: https://thoughtfulmoney.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Thoughtful-Money-Agreement-Agreement.docx?pid=227IMPORTANT NOTE: There are risks associated with investing in securities.Investing in stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, money market funds, and other types of securities involve risk of loss. Loss of principal is possible. Some high risk investments may use leverage, which will accentuate gains & losses. Foreign investing involves special risks, including a greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods.A security's or a firm's past investment performance is not a guarantee or predictor of future investment performance.Thoughtful Money and the Thoughtful Money logo are trademarks of Thoughtful Money LLC.Copyright © 2026 Thoughtful Money LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode, we explore how a proposed city council bill in New York could disrupt Amazon's entire last-mile delivery network. The legislation effectively targets the use of subcontractors, which could force independent delivery service providers to shut down or convert their independent contractors into full employees. Next, we head out on the water, where CMA CGM and its Ocean Alliance partners have launched a new direct container service from Asia to the Port of Jacksonville. This strategic expansion provides shippers with a vital alternative to congested West Coast ports and enhances supply chain diversification for the Southeast. Finally, we unpack the high-stakes boardroom drama at the fleet payments giant WEX, which is currently facing a significant proxy battle from an institutional shareholder. The outcome of this struggle could trigger substantial changes in leadership and impact how operational expenses are handled across the broader trucking industry. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special “Fraud Friday” edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris dives deep into the dark side of the supply chain. With losses mounting and theft schemes becoming more sophisticated, we're joined by a triple threat of experts to break down exactly how these crimes happen and what you can do to stop them.The “Fraud Girl” Perspective: Danielle Spinelli (Director of Partnerships at Genlogs and Host of Tell Me Everything) joins the show to discuss her recent ride-along with the California Highway Patrol's cargo theft task force. She reveals the shocking scale of rail line theft in the desert and explains how “strategic theft” has evolved since 2020.The Amazon Schemes: We break down two massive fraud cases involving Amazon, including a $10 million fake vendor invoice scheme and a $3.5 million “ghost trailer” scam where 23 fake trucking companies billed for movements that never happened.Next-Gen Defense: Noi Mahoney and Phillip Brink from FreightWaves join to discuss the latest in “ambient IoT” sensor tech that can detect theft and tampering in real-time. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor - JJ KELLER 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 this special “Fraud Friday” edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris dives deep into the dark side of the supply chain. With losses mounting and theft schemes becoming more sophisticated, we're joined by a triple threat of experts to break down exactly how these crimes happen and what you can do to stop them.The “Fraud Girl” Perspective: Danielle Spinelli (Director of Partnerships at Genlogs and Host of Tell Me Everything) joins the show to discuss her recent ride-along with the California Highway Patrol's cargo theft task force. She reveals the shocking scale of rail line theft in the desert and explains how “strategic theft” has evolved since 2020.The Amazon Schemes: We break down two massive fraud cases involving Amazon, including a $10 million fake vendor invoice scheme and a $3.5 million “ghost trailer” scam where 23 fake trucking companies billed for movements that never happened.Next-Gen Defense: Noi Mahoney and Phillip Brink from FreightWaves join to discuss the latest in “ambient IoT” sensor tech that can detect theft and tampering in real-time. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor - JJ KELLER 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 U.S. government took two big steps to fix problems with truck drivers who live outside the country. One is a new rule from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Restoring Integrity to the Issuance of Non-Domiciled Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDL), which tightens rules on who can hold a commercial driver's license. The other, Delilah's Law, is a new Senate bill that proposes even stricter nationwide changes. The bill is named after Dalilah Coleman who was five years old in June 2024 when she was critically injured in a multi-car pileup in Adelanto, California. The crash was caused by an 18-wheel tractor-trailer driven by Partap Singh, an Indian national who had entered the U.S. illegally in 2022. Both moves come after deadly crashes and widespread state noncompliance, and they could reshape the pool of available drivers for fleets. Here is an article I wrote that was recently published with Freightwaves. This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your next adventure, DAT is building the most trusted marketplace in freight. New users of DAT can save 10% off for the first 12 months by following the link below. Built on the latest technology, DAT One gives you control over every aspect of moving freight, so that you can run your business with speed & efficiency.This program is also brought to you by our newest sponsor, GenLogs. GenLogs is setting a new standard of care for freight intelligence. Book your demo for GenLogs today at www.genlogs.io today!

Skander Mankai of Front joins FreightWaves to discuss how automation is helping teams respond faster, reduce operational friction, and protect margins in volatile freight markets. Keep up with Live FreightWaves Events Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Skander Mankai of Front joins FreightWaves to discuss how automation is helping teams respond faster, reduce operational friction, and protect margins in volatile freight markets. ⁠Keep up with Live FreightWaves Events⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tariffs have disrupted a wide swath of the logistics industry. The perspective of that has been particularly pointed for a company in Canada. Keith Matthew, president and CEO of Canada's NAD Logistics, shares his perspectives with FreightWaves. Keep up with Live FreightWaves Events Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the trucking industry fixing its problems… or just covering them up? In this episode of Brake Check, we dig into the real issues shaping the future of trucking in 2026  and what they mean for drivers, carriers, and the entire supply chain. Joining us today: David Owen (NASTC) Kendra Cimmino (InformData) Christina Tattory (InformData) We break down three critical conversations happening right now across the industry: CDL Reform & Driver Pipeline Are we lowering the bar to move freight faster? Or building a stronger, safer next generation of drivers? Compliance Pressure on Small Carriers New regulations and enforcement are stacking up but are smaller fleets being pushed out while larger players adapt? The Shift to Continuous Driver Monitoring From MVR delays to hidden violations, we expose the visibility gaps that fleets can't afford to ignore and how real-time data is changing risk management. This is not surface-level trucking talk. This is the reality behind the policies, the data, and the decisions shaping the road ahead. If you're a driver, fleet owner, recruiter, or industry leader ... this is a conversation you need to hear. Subscribe for more real, unfiltered trucking conversations: FreightWaves & Brake Check Drop your thoughts in the comments: Are we improving safety… or just creating more risk? #Trucking #CDL #Freight #Logistics #SupplyChain #OwnerOperator #FleetManagement #Transportation #BrakeCheck #FreightWaves ⁠Follow the Brake Check Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The trucking industry is facing pressure from every direction .... the courtroom, the criminal underworld, and regulators.In this episode we break down a major U.S. Supreme Court case that could redefine broker liability and determine whether freight brokers can be sued for negligent carrier selection after crashes.If the Court expands liability, it could reshape how freight is matched, how carriers are vetted, and how insurance markets price risk across the industry.We also dive deep into the growing crisis of freight fraud and cargo theft, speaking with investigative journalist Phillip Brink, the new head of Fraud Media & Education at FreightWaves and CEO of The Bannon Report. Brink exposes how organized crime rings are infiltrating the freight marketplace and how scammers are impersonating legitimate carriers to steal high-value loads.Plus, Dale Prax of FreightValidate and Truckstop.com joins the show to discuss regulatory compliance issues including UCR enforcement, the implications of the Supreme Court case, and what carriers and brokers should be doing right now to protect themselves.Topics include:• The Supreme Court case that could change broker liability• Negligent carrier selection and the future of freight brokerage• How cargo theft rings are professionalizing their operations• The rise of freight fraud and identity theft in trucking• Compliance issues every carrier should understand• What the industry must do to restore trust in the freight marketplaceTrucking is changing fast  and the consequences are reaching the highest court in the country.This is Brake Check, the industry wake-up call. Follow the Brake Check Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Voice Of GO(r)D welcomes back to the show Mr Rob Carpenter, trucker, consultant, software developer, expert witness, and industry researcher and reporter, amongst so many other hats he wears.A question I am often asked by friends and followers is “How do these small companies employing people with no experience and no training in the trucking industry get insurance?” Rob has delved into that question, and has written a series of articles for his own Substack, The Tea , as well as on Twitter/X, and over at FreightWaves, and joins the show to tell us what is going on here.His work is so deep and detailed and explains so much of what is going on that he has had several meetings with FMCSA head Derek Barrs and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.The first of a seven part series by Rob looking into the insurance side of the equation can be read at FreightWaves, and they are all worth your time.https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-dumping-ground-insuring-americas-most-dangerous-truckers-no-questions-askedRob's writings have been so revealing about the dysfunction in the insurance market that various entities have asked FreightWaves to take his articles down.Clearly he is over some targets.https://x.com/Thewhitesmoke/status/2025184999821971527Rob has also written extensively on the utter lack of accountability enforcement throughout all levels of regulation in the business, including the fact that those who have murdered others by truck are still out their in business on our highways.https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-driver-involved-in-the-10-fatality-alabama-crash-is-back-in-business-and-still-crashingAnd for those of you into other types of Murder, or Murder Mysteries, if you will, Rob has written about FBI investigations into serial killers who happen to have CDLs.https://x.com/Thewhitesmoke/status/2013764452244455806I reference some of Rob's voluminous output in my book coming out on March 24, which I am told by my publisher has already sold over 1000 copies on pre-order.Secure your copy today!In The US, you can order it directly from my publisher, Creed and Culture -https://creedandculture.com/books/end-of-the-road-inside-the-war-on-truckers/In Canada, you can pre-order from Chapters/Indigohttps://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/end-of-the-road-inside-the-war-on-truckers/9781967613021.htmlAnd if you must order from Amazon, make sure you go back and leave a review for me there after you read it; that greatly helps with the algorithm.https://www.amazon.com/End-Road-Inside-War-Truckers/dp/1967613028/Thanks for listening, and please share with someone you know who might be a trucker or involved with the industry - word of mouth is the best advertising, especially for a one man show podcast project that generates zero dollars.Questions, comments, suggestions, corrections and Hate Mail are welcomed and strongly encouraged - gordilocks@protonmail.com

Welcome to The Morning Minute, your definitive source for global supply chain market intelligence. Today we break down the massive news from UPS as the company begins offering delivery drivers $150,000 voluntary buyout packages to shrink its network and reduce headcount. We also look at major structural changes in logistics software, where cargo management maker WiseTech Global is cutting a third of its workforce in a massive artificial intelligence pivot. This two-year restructuring plan will eliminate up to 2,000 jobs as the company integrates new technologies into its customer platforms and internal operations. Finally, we cover a controversial 5-4 Supreme Court ruling that protects the United States Postal Service from being sued over intentionally misdelivered mail. The decision reinforces a postal exception in the Federal Tort Claims Act shielding the agency from liability, despite dissenting arguments that it provides much greater protection than originally intended. Stay tuned for our definitive analysis on how these major shifts will impact transportation industry participants. Make sure to visit FreightWaves for more unparalleled access to news, data, and commentary. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Morning Minute, your definitive source for global supply chain market intelligence. Today we break down the massive news from UPS as the company begins offering delivery drivers $150,000 voluntary buyout packages to shrink its network and reduce headcount. We also look at major structural changes in logistics software, where cargo management maker WiseTech Global is cutting a third of its workforce in a massive artificial intelligence pivot. This two-year restructuring plan will eliminate up to 2,000 jobs as the company integrates new technologies into its customer platforms and internal operations. Finally, we cover a controversial 5-4 Supreme Court ruling that protects the United States Postal Service from being sued over intentionally misdelivered mail. The decision reinforces a postal exception in the Federal Tort Claims Act shielding the agency from liability, despite dissenting arguments that it provides much greater protection than originally intended. Stay tuned for our definitive analysis on how these major shifts will impact transportation industry participants. Make sure to visit FreightWaves for more unparalleled access to news, data, and commentary. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Freight Expectations, FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller and “The Armchair Attorney” Matthew Leffler dive into a historic day for the American supply chain. Following the Supreme Court's landmark ruling to overturn the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEPA) for revenue generation, the duo analyzes the immediate legal and economic fallout for the trucking and shipping industries.From the potential for a massive West Coast import surge to the tactical shift toward Section 122 tariffs, Craig and Matt break down how this ruling creates a new “Black Swan” catalyst for freight demand. They also tackle the rising tide of ICE enforcement at truck stops, the legal complexities of abandoned cargo, and why the industry is finally embracing new, authentic voices over traditional associations. Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As volatility continues into early 2026, Craig Fuller, CEO and founder of FreightWaves and Zach Strickland, Head of Freight Market Intelligence at SONAR break down what's changing, what's staying stubbornly uncertain, and what it all means for shippers, carriers, and brokers planning ahead. In this month's State of Freight webinar, presented by Fleet Owl, we'll cover: Winter weather's influence on transportation markets and how disruption impacts rates, capacity, and service Has the freight market flipped? Key indicators that may signal a shift in momentum Bullish or bearish? What current freight trends suggest about the broader economy Whether you're tracking spot rates, contract shifts, or macro signals, this session will provide a clear snapshot of where the market stands and where it may be headed next. ⁠Follow the Freightonomics Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As volatility continues into early 2026, Craig Fuller, CEO and founder of FreightWaves and Zach Strickland, Head of Freight Market Intelligence at SONAR break down what's changing, what's staying stubbornly uncertain, and what it all means for shippers, carriers, and brokers planning ahead. In this month's State of Freight webinar, presented by Fleet Owl, we'll cover: Winter weather's influence on transportation markets and how disruption impacts rates, capacity, and service Has the freight market flipped? Key indicators that may signal a shift in momentum Bullish or bearish? What current freight trends suggest about the broader economy Whether you're tracking spot rates, contract shifts, or macro signals, this session will provide a clear snapshot of where the market stands and where it may be headed next. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blythe and Grace Sharkey (Orderful; formerly FreightWaves) break down what everyone's been talking about coming out of Manifest: agentic AI moving into real workflows, drones/computer vision becoming more practical, freight fraud getting more coordinated, and why “end-to-end visibility” still isn't end-to-end (spoiler: carrier adoption and execution still run the show).The gist (what we cover):Agentic AI: not just demos—people are pushing it into rate negotiation and booking workflowsThe uncomfortable question: what happens to brokerage models when humans aren't the bottleneck?Drones + computer vision: still early, but moving from “cool tech” to real use casesFreight fraud: it's coordinated—and most companies still fail at the basicsVisibility: we keep selling the dream, but execution (and carrier adoption) keeps punching it in the faceQuick time-capsule: what 2016 taught us, what 2026 is repeating, and why insurance keeps winningTimestamps / chapters (approx):00:00 – Intro + Grace joins04:35 – Agentic AI: what's real vs what's marketing10:10 – What this changes for brokers and carriers15:25 – Drones + computer vision17:30 – Fraud: why basic controls still matter25:40 – Visibility + ocean integrity31:40 – 2016 vs 2026: the industry memory test39:50 – Wrap-up + Manifest Europe noteWatch this episode on YouTubeFeedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know. -----------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! SPI Logistics has been a Day 1 supporter of this podcast which is why we're proud to promote them in every episode. During that time, we've gotten to know the team and their agents to confidently say they are the best home for freight agents in North America for 40 years and counting. Listen to past episodes to hear why. CargoRex is the search engine for the logistics industry—connecting LSPs with the right tools, services, events, and creators to explore, discover, and evolve. Digital Dispatch maximizes and manages your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers.

Is trucking entering a new era? In this episode of Brake Check on FreightWaves, we examine two forces shaping the future of freight workforce development and legal accountability. First, Lindsey Trent of the Next Generation in Trucking Association joins us to discuss the mission of the next generation in trucking. Are we finally fixing the pipeline? What are we getting right  and where are we still missing the mark? Then we turn to the Supreme Court ruling in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC with Shannon Everett of American Truckers United. We break down:• What the ruling actually means • Whether broker immunity is narrowing • Insurance and liability ripple effects • The impact on small carriers • Non-domiciled CDL concerns • Whether this strengthens accountability  or destabilizes freight This episode connects the next generation entering trucking with the legal framework they're stepping into. Because when liability shifts, capital shifts. When capital shifts, freight shifts. Welcome to Brake Check. ⁠Follow the Brake Check Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Charles Gracey takes the show on the road to Manifest in Las Vegas, the epicenter of logistics and supply chain innovation. In Part 1 of our “Live From Manifest” series, Charles hits the showroom floor to catch the pulse of the industry and sit down with the heavy hitters shaping the future of freight.In This Episode:Market Insights with Craig Fuller: The Founder and CEO of FreightWaves joins us to discuss why he is “so bullish” on the 2026 freight market. Craig breaks down high-frequency data, the return of carrier pricing power, and why he believes 2026 will be “epic” for truckers.Legal Landmines with Matthew Leffler: “The Armchair Attorney” weighs in on the critical importance of maintenance, the dangers of non-compliance in the supply chain, and whether Doctor Doom could resist the One Ring.Solving the Scheduling Struggle: Tom Curee, President of Qued, explains how they are tackling the “it sucks” reality of appointment scheduling to bring connectivity and efficiency to the dock.Industry Advocacy with Dale Prax: The freight veteran from Freight Validate and Truckstop.com dives deep into the fight against fraud, the need for better driver retention, and why the industry must band together to create the supply chain that drivers actually deserve.Whether you're a carrier, broker, or shipper, this episode is packed with the optimism, raw data, and “common sense” solutions you need to navigate the road ahead.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you don't miss Part 2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Brake Check, we're getting into what's really going on in freight right now — and yeah, things are finally getting interesting again. Charles Gracey sits down with JP Hampstead from FreightWaves to break down why the truckload market is suddenly way more volatile than what we've seen the past couple years. Winter storms, rising tender rejections, tightening capacity, spot rates heating up — we explain what all of that actually means without the fluff. If you've been wondering whether this market shift is real or just another fake-out, this conversation puts it into plain English. We also dig into earnings and outlooks from major carriers like Old Dominion, Heartland, and CFI, talk inventory levels, tariffs, and why some shippers are trying (and failing) to lock in last year's rates. The big question: is this finally a sustainable rebound, or are we setting up for another crash? Then we shift to the people side of trucking with Kevin Hall, CEO of CDLLife. We talk driver recruiting, why drivers are being way pickier right now, what a “quality driver” actually means, and why respect matters more than most job ads want to admit. If you recruit drivers, manage drivers, or are a driver, this part hits home. And to wrap it up, Malcolm Harris jumps in for some real talk on the current freight temperature, broker vs carrier perspectives, and why relationship-based freight might finally be making a comeback. Markets, money, drivers, relationships — it's all in here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At Trimble Insight 2025 in New Orleans, FreightWaves' Thomas Wasson sits down with Brian Mulshine, Senior Director of Product Management at Trimble, to unpack how AI, integrations, and real-time data are reshaping fleet maintenance. From AI-powered road call agents and automated invoice processing to predictive maintenance, OEM deep-linking, and tire failure trends, this conversation dives into how fleets can reduce downtime, slash administrative work, and keep trucks rolling in a tight freight market. A must-watch for fleet operators, maintenance leaders, and anyone focused on keeping equipment profitable. ⁠Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At Trimble Insight 2025 in New Orleans, FreightWaves' Thomas Wasson sits down with Brian Mulshine, Senior Director of Product Management at Trimble, to unpack how AI, integrations, and real-time data are reshaping fleet maintenance. From AI-powered road call agents and automated invoice processing to predictive maintenance, OEM deep-linking, and tire failure trends, this conversation dives into how fleets can reduce downtime, slash administrative work, and keep trucks rolling in a tight freight market. A must-watch for fleet operators, maintenance leaders, and anyone focused on keeping equipment profitable. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded live at Trimble Insight 2025 in New Orleans, FreightWaves' Thomas Wasson sits down with Jonah McIntire, Chief Platform Officer at Trimble Transportation, for a wide-ranging and refreshingly candid conversation about AI, software, and the future of logistics work. Jonah breaks down how Trimble operates at the “plumbing layer” of the supply chain, why tools like PC*MILER are still the industry's ground truth, and why many past tech hype cycles—blockchain, visibility, buzzword AI—missed the mark. He doesn't shy away from the hard truth: AI will eliminate back-office jobs, even as it radically increases productivity and reshapes how logistics companies scale. The conversation dives deep into AI-written code, self-connecting systems, rewriting legacy software in days instead of months, and why Trimble is betting on AI colleagues—not just AI features. From creative destruction to AI agents interviewing for dispatcher roles, this episode offers a rare, inside look at how one of the largest supply-chain software companies is rebuilding for the next decade. ⁠Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded live at Trimble Insight 2025 in New Orleans, FreightWaves' Thomas Wasson sits down with Jonah McIntire, Chief Platform Officer at Trimble Transportation, for a wide-ranging and refreshingly candid conversation about AI, software, and the future of logistics work. Jonah breaks down how Trimble operates at the “plumbing layer” of the supply chain, why tools like PC*MILER are still the industry's ground truth, and why many past tech hype cycles—blockchain, visibility, buzzword AI—missed the mark. He doesn't shy away from the hard truth: AI will eliminate back-office jobs, even as it radically increases productivity and reshapes how logistics companies scale. The conversation dives deep into AI-written code, self-connecting systems, rewriting legacy software in days instead of months, and why Trimble is betting on AI colleagues—not just AI features. From creative destruction to AI agents interviewing for dispatcher roles, this episode offers a rare, inside look at how one of the largest supply-chain software companies is rebuilding for the next decade. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Khachatryan is the founder and CEO of Freight Right Global Logistics, a Los Angeles–based international freight forwarder. A lifelong entrepreneur, Robert began his business journey at age nine selling newspapers on the streets of Yerevan. A member of the Board of Advisors at USC's Randall R. Kendrick Global Supply Chain Institute, Robert founded Freight Right in 2007 during the global financial crisis with a vision to modernize freight forwarding through technology and execution excellence. Today, Freight Right is recognized as a leading innovator in logistics and a trusted launch partner for emerging supply chain technologies. Robert's insights have been featured in Bloomberg, Forbes, the Journal of Commerce, FreightWaves, and the Los Angeles Times, and he has spoken at leading industry events including TPM, FreightTech, and the USC Supply Chain Summit. In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:00] Intro[01:08] Taking the leap during economic uncertainty[03:45] Eliminating shipping delays that kill buyer intent[09:04] Building Ecommerce solution around freight hurdles[11:05] Callouts[11:16] Bridging commercial freight and ecommerce needs[13:29] Identifying hidden customer pain points early[15:45] Building an MVP from customer feedback[18:00] Rethinking traditional processes to reduce cost[20:41] Unlocking new markets with minimal effortResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeInternational Freight Forwarder freightright.com/Follow Robert Khachatryan linkedin.com/in/khachatryanrobertIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

Change how you look at unsold inventory in this episode with Amrita Bhasin of Sotira, joining the show to break down how poor inventory forecasting is crushing CPG brands, why nearly a quarter of all retail and e-commerce inventory never sells, and how excess inventory liquidation has become one of the biggest supply chain challenges today! We dive deeper into how Sotira is using AI to power a tech-driven reverse logistics marketplace that connects sellers, buyers, and donation partners while protecting brand equity, enforcing expiration and regional compliance laws, and improving recovery rates, how integrated freight optimization APIs help control transportation costs, why mismanaged forecasting leads to millions in deadstock, and how smarter liquidation strategies can reduce waste, unlock tax benefits, and keep inventory moving.   About Amrita Bhasin Amrita Bhasin is the co-founder and CEO of Sotira, an award winning reverse logistics company that enables retailers, manufacturers and brands to discreetly monetize and donate unsold inventory.  Amrita was named to the 2026 Forbes 30 under 30 list and the 2025 Mayfield AI List. Amrita has been invited to speak on national and international broadcast networks including CBS, Fox, ABC, Scripps, and CGTN and has been profiled in Forbes, TechCrunch, and Business Insider. She is regularly quoted as an expert by leading publications such as Reuters, Bloomberg, Wired, Fortune, CNBC, Glossy, Huffington Post, Sourcing Journal, Reader's Digest, Modern Retail, AP, Yahoo Finance, and FreightWaves. Amrita has spoken about reverse logistics at leading conferences and trade shows such as TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, Home Delivery World 2025, HumanX 2025, ReTHINK Retail 2025 and Groceryshop 2025. Amrita was a delegate speaker at the 2025 One Young World Summit in Munich, Germany. She is an upcoming speaker at Manifest 2026 and Food Waste Summit 2026.  Amrita was a 1st place winner at Shoptalk 2025 and 1st place winner at Reverse Logistics Conference and Expo 2025. Amrita has been recognized by the State of California and Stop Waste for contributions to reducing enterprise waste via reverse logistics automation.   Connect with Amrita LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amrita-bhasin/  Website: https://www.sotira.co/  Email: amrita@sotira.co  

Join Craig Fuller, CEO and founder of FreightWaves, and Zach Strickland, Head of Freight Market Intelligence at SONAR for this month's State of Freight as they discuss: - The impact of continued tariff uncertainty - How the current freight market can potentially benefit carriers - Potential risks and concerns for shippers in 2026, and how to plan ahead ⁠Follow the Freightonomics Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Craig Fuller, CEO and founder of FreightWaves, and Zach Strickland, Head of Freight Market Intelligence at SONAR for this month's State of Freight as they discuss: - The impact of continued tariff uncertainty - How the current freight market can potentially benefit carriers - Potential risks and concerns for shippers in 2026, and how to plan ahead Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Daily, FreightWaves investigates a startling report on national security, detailing Dragon in the Cab: How China Quietly Embedded Itself in American Trucking. We discuss the growing concerns regarding unvetted drivers hauling military freight and the specific vulnerabilities found within U.S. port infrastructure. In major corporate news, we cover the return of a legacy fleet to private domestic ownership as Former, current USA Truck execs acquire TL carrier from DSV. Conversely, we analyze a severe financial crisis in the last-mile sector, looking at the factors behind Last mile provider FAST Group's post-merger meltdown. The industry's financial volatility is further highlighted by the news that STG Logistics files Chapter 11, charts path forward. We also touch on regulatory and labor enforcement, including a whistleblower victory where a Texas carrier ordered to pay more than $100K to fired driver and a security-related contract cancellation where USPS insourcing forces Denver contractor to layoff 700 workers. Finally, we examine critical economic indicators showing a shift in supply chain strategies as Warehouses empty in December. This segment explores how historic lows in inventory levels may force shippers back into a reactive, just-in-time operating environment for the year ahead. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris kicks off 2026 with a deep, perspective-driven conversation on what's really happening across the freight and logistics industry beyond the headlines. The show opens with FreightWaves cross-border reporter Noi Mahoney breaking down major policy and trade developments, including tariff delays, shifting duties, and why U.S.–Mexico freight could emerge as one of the biggest stabilizers for trucking in 2026. Noi shares insights on nearshoring, cross-border truckload demand, warehouse implications, Class 8 truck orders, and the risks that could disrupt current momentum. Next, supply chain veteran Mike Eischer, CEO of One World Supply Chain Consulting, joins the show to unpack where inefficiencies hide inside organizations, how companies should think about disruption as the new norm, and where technology is actually making a real-world impact. Mike offers practical guidance on operational discipline, balancing efficiency with reliability, the limits of automation, and why people remain the most important part of any supply chain. The episode wraps with Chase Osborne of First Star Logistics, who dives into the realities of agent recruiting, marketing, and trust in a tight freight market. Chase discusses what agents are really looking for in 2026, how compensation, culture, and back-office support factor into decision-making, and why transparency and infrastructure matter more than flashy commission offers. This episode is packed with actionable insights for carriers, brokers, shippers, and logistics leaders navigating a complex and evolving freight landscape in 2026. Watch on YouTube 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 this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris kicks off 2026 with a deep, perspective-driven conversation on what's really happening across the freight and logistics industry beyond the headlines. The show opens with FreightWaves cross-border reporter Noi Mahoney breaking down major policy and trade developments, including tariff delays, shifting duties, and why U.S.–Mexico freight could emerge as one of the biggest stabilizers for trucking in 2026. Noi shares insights on nearshoring, cross-border truckload demand, warehouse implications, Class 8 truck orders, and the risks that could disrupt current momentum. Next, supply chain veteran Mike Eischer, CEO of One World Supply Chain Consulting, joins the show to unpack where inefficiencies hide inside organizations, how companies should think about disruption as the new norm, and where technology is actually making a real-world impact. Mike offers practical guidance on operational discipline, balancing efficiency with reliability, the limits of automation, and why people remain the most important part of any supply chain. The episode wraps with Chase Osborne of First Star Logistics, who dives into the realities of agent recruiting, marketing, and trust in a tight freight market. Chase discusses what agents are really looking for in 2026, how compensation, culture, and back-office support factor into decision-making, and why transparency and infrastructure matter more than flashy commission offers. This episode is packed with actionable insights for carriers, brokers, shippers, and logistics leaders navigating a complex and evolving freight landscape in 2026. ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ ⁠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 this episode of FreightWaves' The Daily, we map out the critical operational shifts defining the 2026 supply chain landscape, focusing on risk management over pure technology. We examine how generative AI and OEM partnerships are accelerating Waabi's push for point-to-point autonomous trucking to solve the commercial inefficiencies of the "highway trap." Regulatory risks are rising as a massive budget deficit in California threatens to disrupt federal, leading to significant compliance volatility for carriers. An internal audit highlights systemic weaknesses in the state's safety programs that could make roadside inspections and protocols increasingly unpredictable. On the macro front, a robust 4.3% GDP growth rate in Q3 signals a healthier economic foundation driven by strong consumer spending and exports rather than just import fluctuations. This economic shift is prompting industry leaders to stop designing for certainty and start building supply chains for adaptability to better handle market disruptions. We also discuss how this renewed focus on efficiency is setting the stage for a resurgence in large carrier M&A, including the anticipated spin-off of FedEx Freight. Finally, we analyze the urgent need to harden networks against sophisticated criminal rings that are exploiting commercial freight channels to smuggle narcotics and stolen vehicles across borders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig Fuller is the founder and CEO of FreightWaves, a freight media company, and SONAR, a supply chain data platform. He's also the founder of Firecrown, which owns more than 50 publications across aviation, marine, and supply chain sectors, and he recently released his first book, Moving the World: How the Supply Chain's Evolution Affects Us All. In this episode of World of DaaS, Craig and Auren discuss:How FreightWaves predicted the 2022 freight recessionWhy pricing data businesses trade at 30x EBITBuilding negative CAC through media acquisitionsThe four-year industry experience rule for freight startupsLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Craig Fuller on X at @FreightAlley.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

In this episode of the Daily from FreightWaves, we dive into the escalating risks facing global logistics, starting with a $200K cargo theft that exposes growing fraud schemes in trucking industry and highlights the sophisticated digital deception threatening shippers. Impersonators posing as a global engineering firm used fake paperwork to steal merchandise from a small business, underscoring a reported 29% spike in cargo theft incidents. We also analyze the historic UP, NS: Merger will create 10,000 single-line service lanes, shift 105k truckloads to rail, a strategic move designed to reverse a decade-long decline in rail market share. This massive consolidation targets "watershed markets" and aims to reduce transit times by up to 70 hours on key routes by eliminating costly interchanges. In regulatory news, the New York City bill that targeted Amazon won't get taken up in 2025, avoiding a potential legal battle over interstate commerce despite having supermajority support in the City Council. Meanwhile, infrastructure concerns take center stage after over-sized cargo strikes six Oklahoma overpasses, forcing closures and prompting an emergency declaration for expensive repairs along the Will Rogers Turnpike. Legal scrutiny intensifies as a judge denies summary judgment in deaf driver applicant's rejection, allowing a discrimination suit against Wilson Logistics to proceed to trial. On the global front, the Federal Maritime Commission is escalating a dispute as the US weighs sanctions as Spanish port ban escalates over denied docking access for U.S.-flagged vessels bound for Israel. Finally, we discuss the critical distinction highlighted in The Difference Between a Truck Owner and a Business Owner in Trucking, emphasizing how intentional systems—not just hustle—are essential for survival. This episode challenges listeners to consider whether they are building a fragile operation dependent on personal effort or a durable business asset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The freight market has seen unprecedented changes in the last year, Davis Spencer, vice president of market intelligence at Arrive Logistics joins FreightWaves' Mary O'Connell to break down some of the biggest trends in 2025 and what key indicators to look for in 2026 that could indicate a market change. Keep up with Live FreightWaves Events Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Caney, Chief Commercial Officer at Highway, talks to JP Hampstead, strategic analyst at FreightWaves, about the nature of freight fraud in 2025, the technological, policy, and market responses to the fraud, and the second-order impacts to the freight market these responses are having. Keep up with Live FreightWaves Events Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The LTL freight market has seen significant changes over the past few years. With the final dissolution of Yellow, new classifications from the NMFTA, all the way to increasing accessorials, President of Shipolify, North Winship breaks down the LTL market changes with FreightWaves' Mary O'Connell. Keep up with Live FreightWaves Events Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FreightWaves' Noi Mahoney and Troy Ryley, president of Echo Mexico, discuss how U.S.-Mexico trade stands to gain significantly from the global shift toward regionalized supply chains. Keep up with Live FreightWaves Events Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation, Paul Brashier, VP of Global Supply Chain at ITS Logistics, discusses the current state of the freight market, focusing on rail and port operations with FreightWaves' Mary O'Connell. He shares insights on the impact of recent market trends and the challenges faced in demand fluctuations. Brashier also covers shifts in sourcing strategies, particularly towards Latin America, and the importance of monitoring carrier health and compliance issues as the market moves into 2026. Keep up with Live FreightWaves Events Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FreightWaves' Noi Mahoney and Jesús Ojeda, head of Mexico Operations for Uber Freight, discuss freight trends in cross-border trade, such as how tariffs and USMCA rules of origin regulations are affecting sourcing strategies across North America Keep up with Live FreightWaves Events Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices