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Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Craig Fuller; William Hall; Anthony Impavido

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Lewie Pugh; Per Magne Helseth; Garrett Allen; Chase Osbourne

Inside the WTT newsletter: FMCSA wants to ban lease-purchase contracts; driver privacy win; trade under Trump and more.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Scott Cornell; John Kemp; Ken Huening

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Barry Conlon and Adam Wingfield

In the latest episode of the Bring it Home podcast, Brian McMorris, founder and president of Futura Automation, said he sees robotics and automation playing a role in reshoring decisions.

How growing costs and inefficiencies drive the search for tech solutions

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by John Kingston; Walter Mitchell; Daniel Sokolovsky; Steven Munro; Joseph Petrelli

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Sal Mercogliano

Ready to Scale Your Trucking Business? Download Our Free Guide to Growth!  Are you a trucking company owner looking to:  If you answered yes, then our Free Guide, “Driving Growth in Trucking: A Six-Step Guide to Managing More Freight and Adding Trucks,” is for you!  You’ll learn:  Get the full guide now! Complete the form […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Carl Bentzel and William Doyle.

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: Trucking vs Pricing Congestion; port strike averted; nearly 5500 brokerages close

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Stuart Chirls; Brett Suma; John Kemp

In a fast-paced and competitive freight environment, operational efficiency is paramount. Every vehicle breakdown disrupts schedules, increases costs and inconveniences drivers. In order to mitigate the far-reaching consequences associated with roadside breakdowns and unscheduled maintenance, it is important for fleets to understand how their current approaches to these incidents are (or aren’t) working. FreightWaves teamed up […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Craig Fuller fills us in on a new freight museum coming to Chattanooga

The January 2025 “State of the Industry Report” — presented in affiliation with Ryder — shares an in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, as well as what to expect in the coming weeks. The data contained within the report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates. In this report, you will find: […]

Shaun Lezer, CDL driver with In-N-Out Burger, shares what motivated him to make some critical decisions to improve his health, and discusses the importance of taking small steps in the right direction.

Now on demand on A Very WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Christmas Dooner is joined by Craig Fuller; Matt McLelland; Jason Johnson; Rikki; Tom Curee; Jamie Hagen

Viahart President Molson Hart spoke on the Bring it Home podcast with co-hosts Craig Fuller, founder and CEO of Firecrown Media, and JP Hampstead, strategic analyst at Firecrown, about why he decided to bring some production back to U.S. shores for his toy company.

Inside the final WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter of the year: your top episodes ’24

Nick Darman, founder and CEO of Alvys, discusses his entrepreneurial journey into trucking and what it took to create a world-class transportation management system and help fleets maximize efficiency and utilization.

Zach Jecklin of Echo Global Logistics discusses the importance of providing good service through difficult freight markets, Echo’s strategy to leverage AI and how technology can help maintain relationships without eliminating human oversight.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Ryan Petersen; Andrei Hippix

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: trucking rates hit two-year highs; tariffs spook shippers and consumers; Houthi conferences; and more.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Lori Dietrich; Josh Anderson; Scott Cornell; Jesse Buckingham

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Dylan Admire; Matthew Leffler; Lori Ann LaRocco; Robert Reiter; Lisa Haubenstock

With 2024 drawing to a close, team leaders at SONAR discussed during a Thursday webinar the top enhancements made to the logistics data platform.

Josh Hankins of J.B. Hunt joins Leah Shaver to discuss how communicating with drivers and understanding their needs can help with technology adoption, as well as to highlight Carol Ekster’s new book “Trucker Kid.”

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Michael Caney; Dan Cirerchi; Chris Atkinson

In this edition: “The Revenue Engine” gets a once-over, and the East and Gulf Coast port worker strike may rise again.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by RXO’s Drew Wilkerson; GenLogs’ Ryan Joyce; Happyrobot’s Pablo Palafox

With the freight recession seemingly in the rearview mirror, FreightWaves’ transportation market experts advise on how to prepare for 2025.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Matthew Leffler; Lee Schmitt; Stephen Ruhe

Boom Technology CEO Blake Scholl spoke with co-hosts Craig Fuller, founder and CEO of Firecrown Media, and JP Hampstead, strategic analyst at Firecrown, on the latest episode of the Bring it Home podcast about the return of supersonic air travel.

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: WTT Wrapped; FreightVana aquires Loadsmith; HappyRobot’s big raise

Tracy Rushing, recipient of the 2024 Influential Woman in Trucking Award, discusses how focusing on improving the experience for truck drivers is how freight companies not only become destination employers, but also improve the workload and cohesion of the support staff.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Adam Wingfield and Tony Mulvey

Now on demand Dooner is joined by Carrier411’s Darren Brewer and freight brokers who use the platform

High driver turnover rates have long characterized the trucking industry. Replacing drivers is an expensive and time-consuming task, and unrelenting turnover rates can have a significant impact on a carrier’s bottom line. Despite industry-wide efforts to improve retention, the problem persists. In 2023, turnover rates worsened on a year-over-year basis for fleets of all sizes. […]

The December 2024 “State of the Industry Report” — presented in affiliation with Ryder — shares an in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, as well as what to expect in the coming weeks. The data contained within the report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates. In this report, you will find: […]

This playbook offers a step-by-step checklist on how to vet your for-hire carriers to ensure compliance, reduce fraud, and safeguard freight operations. It provides actionable insights for freight brokers, 3PLs, and shippers alike to verify legitimacy, confirm carrier identities, and surface red flags like double brokering or fraudulent data. Key Points: Fill out the form […]

The Shipper Rate Report — presented in partnership with U.S. Bank and BlueGrace Logistics — is a quarterly publication using freight payment data from U.S. Bank in conjunction with SONAR datasets to create the most in-depth rate and demand outlook for shippers. The insights within this paper are curated by the market experts at FreightWaves and backed by the […]

FreightWaves’ Carrier Rate Report — presented in partnership with Trimble — provides a review of the previous quarter and a forecast for the coming months. Featuring responses from a carrier survey alongside SONAR data, the report is designed to provide intelligence that carriers can use to inform their strategies in the months ahead. Key areas of exploration […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Zach and Max Schuchart; Michael Caney; Joel Black

Doug Waggoner, CEO of Echo Global Logistics, discusses the strategy of accepting risk losses on contract freight in order to remain in good standing with shippers and take advantage of higher margins in the spot market.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Walter Mitchell and Steve Schlecht

Now on demand Dooner is Liver from F3 Day 3 with e2open, WireBee, Transfix

Brandon Wiseman, owner and president of Trucksafe Consulting, discusses updates to the FMCSA’s Clearinghouse Phase II monitoring and enforcement practices.

Now on demand Dooner is coming to you live from F3 with Samantha Foley; Prasad Gollapalli; Jordan Kidd

On episode 784 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Future of Freight Festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He’s joined by Shanti Yetish at Amazon; Nagendra Rao at Trigent Software; Taylor Alston at Temco Logistics Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X […]

Johnny McCord of Loadsure explains how traditional supply chain insurance focuses on large enterprises, leaving small businesses exposed to risk and rising policy premiums that don’t adequately protect them. Loadsure’s data-driven risk insights, dynamic insurance policies and automated claims processes empower supply chain SMBs to predict, prevent and protect themselves from risk.

To bring awareness to the demanding and underappreciated efforts of last mile logistics companies and retailers, Last Mile Retail Awards is highlighting excellence in more than 20 categories and promoting innovation in sustainability and social impact.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Kaylee Nix; Norita Taylor; Corey Klujsza; Craig Leinauer and a special tour of thespacestore with Craig Fuller

The trucking industry faces a rapid push in technology and innovation. It is more important than ever for carriers and logistics companies to determine how they will modernize. DDC FPO’s vice president of marketing and communications, Madison Conway, explains how companies can impact their futures and the trucking industry through optimization initiatives, services and technology solutions.

WHAT THE TRUCK?!?’s guide to FreightWaves’ F3

When it comes to safety and compliance on the roads, Trucordia stands tall as a leader in insurance, risk management and loss control with a team of professionals who specialize in all things trucking and transportation. Get the top 10 tips from Trucordia on how to stay compliant with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Douglas Brunt; Matt McLelland; Colin Huwyler; Johnny McCord

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Craig Fuller; Molson Hart; Thom Albrecht

In logistics, precision matters. Real-time visibility platforms promise efficiency and control, but without solid data, you might not be seeing the full value. Low data accuracy can slow you down and reduce your ROI. Download our guide to see how improving data quality can boost performance, speed up results, and help you get the most […]

Keith Whann, chief technology officer of TruckSuite, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach and Project 61, to discuss how TruckSuite continues to evolve in bringing technology solutions to address drivers’ greatest needs.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Craig Fuller; Lewie Pugh

Tariffs, taxes, the FTC and food regulations are among the major issues.

Mike Baudendistel, head of intermodal solutions at FreightWaves SONAR, discussed on The Stockout’s election special Monday what Tuesday’s presidential election might mean for the retail and consumer packaged goods industries.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Don Everhart; Carlos Barbosa; Josh Lovan

The November 2024 “State of the Industry Report” — presented in affiliation with Ryder — shares an in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, as well as what to expect in the coming weeks. The data contained within the report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates. In this report, you will find: […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by special guest co-host Morgan MacDermaid; Jason Berry; Christopher Pride

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: trucks drive Halloween; “huge Christmas gift” for truckers; driver shortage contested; and more

Lisa Gonnerman joins Leah Shaver to discuss legacy achievements that led to her nomination for the Influential Woman in Trucking Award, including safety standards and women’s involvement in trucking leadership.

FreightWaves SONAR hosted a webinar Wednesday discussing its new shipper data consortium with Charles Odom, director of logistics at Halliburton.

Now on demand on A Very WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Halloween Dooner is joined by Aaron Rubin; Mar Filippi; Evan Shelley; Eric Furtado

Due to nearshoring trends and an increase of manufacturing in Mexico, many US-based shippers are learning to manage operations across the southern border. Thankfully, Echo Global Logistics provides support, contingency planning and access to insurance through Reliance Partners to help companies mitigate the risks of operating in Mexico.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Garrett Steenblik; Kyle Taylor; Dan de Varona

The FreightWaves SONAR National Truckload Index (NTI) is a seven-day moving average of freight spot rates that measures the U.S. for-hire, over-the-road dry van trucking market. Historical and daily NTI data is available only through FreightWaves SONAR.

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Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Danny Ramon; Lewie Pugh

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Inside this week’s WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: Cucumber shortages; is 2026 the year of EVs in trucking; worst places for traffic according to truckers

In the first episode of the new Bring It Home podcast, co-hosts Craig Fuller and JP Hampstead speak with Dunavant Enterprises CEO Bill Dunavant about the future of Memphis Tennessee as “America’s supply chain capital.”

Stormie Janzen of Total Transportation of Mississippi joins Jeremy Reymer to discuss the importance of being involved and engaged in the industry and how trucking comes together to respond to natural disasters and emergencies.

October’s SONAR webinar looked at key factors in earning the Shipper of Choice distinction.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Nick Souza; Ashley Hammonds

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This monthly report analyzes the current state of the freight market based on critical insights from our SONAR platform. October’s session includes an overview of recent disruptive impacts to the supply chain from hurricanes and strikes, likely policy changes based on the outcome of the U.S. presidential contest, and intermodal’s role in the evolution of […]

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Ryan May and Rehman Khan

The FreightWaves SONAR National Truckload Index (NTI) is a seven-day moving average of freight spot rates that measures the U.S. for-hire, over-the-road dry van trucking market. Historical and daily NTI data is available only through FreightWaves SONAR.

Welcome to the download hub for Getac’s IDC TCO InfoBrief – your ultimate guide to Achieving Digital Transformation At A Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). This invaluable resource provides detailed insights drawn from nearly 1000 IT decision-makers on how rugged devices are revolutionizing business operations across diverse industries such as utilities, transport & logistics, […]

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Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by NASA’s Logan Kennedy; Tamara Collyer

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In this issue of the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: is the market normalizing; trucking pandas; more

Joe Anderson and Caleb Gee, co-founders of Truck Driver’s Best, join Jeremy Reymer to discuss their effort to provide a sorely needed service for drivers. Drivers can leverage Truck Driver’s Best for career advice, enabling them to make better decisions as they lean on the experience and expertise of the co-founders.

Lexmark Laureate Brant Nystrom shares how Optra Edge can help freight companies save by streamlining their asset tracking, gate management, data processing, PPE compliance initiatives, and even trailer loading and unloading.

Tender rejection rates rise for reefer, but remain muted for dry van, suggesting supply and demand in the reefer segment is much more balanced.

Roadtex moves partial truckload shipments via consolidated full truckloads directly from its 32 nationwide warehouse centers to the retailer, resulting in less handling and better OTIF rates.

Nick Persin, director of strategic partnerships for FreightWaves SONAR, spoke with Dylan Alperin, VP of professional services at Keelvar, during the October Webinar about delivering SONAR’s truckload datasets to the Keelvar platform.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Marc Gorlin; Wendy Buckley; Justin Boren

The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.

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In this edition: The first-ever Freight Fraud Awareness Day is here, and women are major players in the supply chain.