Podcast

Convoy founder heads to MATS via truck; how 3PLs should be working with drivers; why you need to audit your freight bills

In this issue, rates are still slumping; truckers get bathroom rights; NYC bounty hunters vs. idle trucks; the mystery of conference carpets solved?

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Ryan Rogers from TextLocate sit down to talk about the world of visibility and the struggles that come with knowing where your freight is at all times.

“With every SAF deal, we are increasingly aware of the huge task that lies ahead in utilizing more sustainable solutions to help our customers,” said John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express.

Spot market continues to slide while contract reaches new heights; East Coast ports are getting slammed as shippers shift cargo from the West Coast; Google enters the FreightTech scene.

Experts discuss how environmental impacts and supply chain resilience are becoming increasingly important.

Issues mount for supply chains; scaling a FreightTech company; cannabis logistics; employee retention; developing talent; news

Host John Kingston also discusses why retail diesel prices haven’t plummeted with the fall in futures prices.

WorkHound partners with companies to increase retention rates.

FreightWaves’ Kevin Hill joins author and sales guru David Hoffeld to chat winning sales strategies at FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit.

“FreightTech is only as good as the relationships that FreightTech enables and the data feeding into freight technology,” said Michael Johnson, EVP of strategy at Redwood Logistics.

WTT is live from FreightWaves 3PL Summit with guests froms Parade, Transforce, Zuum, TriumphPay, Trucker Tools and Turvo

Newer generations of sales reps are not solely motivated by money, said Cassie Pless, director of commercial sales at Outreach.

Kevin welcomes Jim Becker, the CEO of Becker Logistics, to discuss what he’s learned in sales and why it’s important to always develop a system for sales. 

FreightWaves’Mary O’Connelland Kurtis Tryber from EXO Freight sit down to talk about all things flatbed: booking loads, how to get information you need to get started in flatbed and some of the craziest flatbed moves.

“Solving the climate emergency and decarbonizing our customers’ supply chains is a strategic imperative for Maersk,” said CEO Soren Skou.

Trucker Path’s Best Truck Stops in America; Trucking and Logistics Professionals for Ukraine; a charity Tough Mudder with a logistics spin

Rising sea levels and increasingly extreme weather are expected to cost ports and shippers billions of dollars annually.

“I think we’re looking at the beginning of the largest commodity market we’ve ever seen,” said Peter Fusaro, founder of the Wall Street Green Summit.

The six companies plan to produce at least 730,000 metric tons of green methanol by the end of 2025.