Episodios

  • Loaded and Rolling | How AI & Cloud TMS Are Giving Fleet Operators Their Time Back

    Loaded and Rolling | How AI & Cloud TMS Are Giving Fleet Operators Their Time Back
    Jan 6 2026
    Fleet operations are moving faster than ever — and legacy systems can’t keep up. In this interview from the Trimble Insights Conference, Trimble CEO Rob Painter explains how cloud-based TMS platforms, agentic AI, and connected workflows are helping fleets cut hours of manual work down to minutes. The conversation covers real operational pain points like roadside breakdowns, tender processing, cybersecurity threats, and why AI should quietly solve problems instead of becoming another buzzword. If you run or support trucking operations, this is a must-watch. ⁠Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 m
  • The Daily | Red Sea Rates Spike 20%, QXO’s $1.2B Deal, & Venezuela Port Collapse

    The Daily | Red Sea Rates Spike 20%, QXO’s $1.2B Deal, & Venezuela Port Collapse
    Jan 6 2026
    In this episode of the Daily, we dive into how the Red Sea crisis and early Lunar New Year demand are driving a 20% spike in ocean rates while carriers strategically manage capacity. We also explore the infrastructure collapse at Venezuela's largest container port, where operational delays have stretched from hours to days following political turmoil. Closer to home, we analyze why cross-border freight from Mexico serves as a vital stabilizer for the industry, even as U.S. carriers face a brutal squeeze between low spot rates and high operating costs. Experts warn that pending regulatory restrictions on non-domiciled CDLs could further disrupt the supply and demand balance in 2026. The episode also covers a wave of major consolidation, highlighted by QXO securing a massive $1.2 billion capital injection to roll up the building products sector. We discuss how specialized acquisitions by companies like Stord and Trinity Logistics are reshaping the competitive landscape, making scenario planning essential for shippers. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 m
  • Morning Minute | QXO gets $1.2B, Stord buys Shipwire, Trump delays tariffs

    Morning Minute | QXO gets $1.2B, Stord buys Shipwire, Trump delays tariffs
    Jan 6 2026
    On Tuesday’s FreightWaves Morning Minute, we cover the news that⁠ Jacobs’ QXO gets big investment from group led by Apollo⁠, securing $1.2 billion to consolidate the building product supply chain. This fresh capital empowers the logistics venture to manage a growing asset base within a fragmented ecosystem. Next, we discuss how⁠ Stord buys e-commerce specialist Shipwire from Ceva Logistics⁠ as part of a strategy to rapidly scale its operations. The acquisition provides Stord with 12 new fulfillment centers and access to a global network of 1,000 warehouses. We also report that⁠ Trump delays furniture, cabinet tariffs; scales back duties on pasta⁠, pushing planned hikes on furniture imports back to at least 2027,. The administration simultaneously reduced proposed duties on Italian pasta while keeping the existing 25% duty on furniture in place. Finally, be sure to tune in to FreightWaves TV today for new episodes of ⁠Check Call⁠ and ⁠Loaded and Rolling⁠. These programs will air at 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., respectively. ⁠Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 m
  • #WithSONAR | New Truckload Datasets: Deeper Volume, Capacity & Market Insights

    #WithSONAR | New Truckload Datasets: Deeper Volume, Capacity & Market Insights
    Jan 5 2026
    Welcome back to WithSONAR! This week, we’re highlighting SONAR’s new Truckload Datasets—an enhancement to the same tender data you already know and trust. In this session, we’ll walk through the four new dataset categories: Volumes (STVI): Expanded market, trailer type, and length-of-haul intelligence—still indexed to 10k from 4/1/2019, but with far greater depth than legacy OTVI Rejections (STRI): A leading indicator for spot rate movement, showing carrier sentiment and capacity tightness at a granular market level Market Share (STMS): Identifies which markets drive the most truckload activity and where network imbalances may create opportunity Tender Lead Time (STLT): Reveals shipper sentiment and capacity expectations, helping you identify markets where support—and opportunity—is emerging These datasets are available today within your Custom Dashboards with your SONAR login. 📩 Have questions? Reach out to cs@gosonar.com or your Account Manager. 💡 Subscribe for more quick SONAR insights every week! #freighttech #freighttech #gosonar #sonar #softwareasaservice #logistics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 m
  • WHAT THE TRUCK?!? | Doctor's Orders

    WHAT THE TRUCK?!? | Doctor's Orders
    Jan 5 2026
    Welcome to the first episode of 2026 on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?. Host Malcolm Harris kicks off the new year with an in-depth, no-nonsense conversation with Charles Gracey, often referred to as the “Dr. Phil of trucking,” to break down the biggest issues shaping the freight and trucking industry right now. This episode covers major developments that will impact drivers, carriers, brokers, and industry leaders in 2026, including the federal appeals court ruling against Amazon and what joint-employer accountability could mean for last-mile delivery models. Malcolm and Charles discuss whether this ruling signals a broader shift in labor law, risk allocation, and long-term sustainability for delivery service partners. They dive into why large carrier mergers and acquisitions largely stalled in 2025, exploring indecision, market uncertainty, valuations, and leadership hesitation, and what that means for consolidation in 2026. The conversation also examines leverage in today’s freight market, capacity pressures, driver pay, and why the power balance still isn’t in drivers’ favor. Autonomous trucking takes center stage as California moves closer to allowing testing and deployment of heavy-duty driverless trucks. The discussion addresses safety, cybersecurity, liability, regulatory gaps, and the often-ignored human cost of automation, including what happens to drivers if jobs are displaced. Other key topics include:- Peak season performance and why “best in recent memory” may not mean much- Sudden carrier shutdowns during the holidays and what they reveal about leadership, diversification, and planning- The lack of meaningful protections for drivers when companies collapse- Why 2026 may become a relationship-driven year for freight rather than a transactional one- Barriers to entry, industry integrity, and the need for higher standards without killing opportunity- How executives can avoid being disconnected from day-to-day operations- Why innovation fails when drivers and frontline workers aren’t truly involved This episode is a candid, wide-ranging look at where trucking has been, where it’s heading, and what needs to change for the industry to rebuild trust, stability, and integrity 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
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    45 m
  • The Daily | 2025 Peak Retail Season Records, California’s CDL Crisis & Amazon’s Labor Loss

    The Daily | 2025 Peak Retail Season Records, California’s CDL Crisis & Amazon’s Labor Loss
    Jan 5 2026
    In this episode of The Daily, we break down the record-breaking peak retail season of 2025, which saw tender rejections soar above 13% amidst severe winter storms. We also explore why truckload order lead times continue to rise, hitting a six-year high as shippers adjust their strategies to cope with escalating trade tensions. The discussion turns to a critical regulatory standoff as California faces threats of federal funding cuts and CDL program decertification over improperly issued non-domiciled licenses. This potential "nuclear option" from the FMCSA could ground hundreds of thousands of drivers, creating a massive liability risk for carriers and brokers alike. On the labor front, we analyze a major court ruling where Amazon lost its bid to halt NLRB proceedings, keeping the controversial "joint employer" designation in play for delivery service providers. Meanwhile, in the rail sector, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern defend their merger application against competitors claiming the nearly 7,000-page filing is incomplete. Finally, we look south at the booming nearshoring trend where Chihuahua has emerged as Mexico's top exporting state driven by advanced manufacturing and electronics. We also discuss how Mexico's new tariffs on Asian imports are aligning with U.S. trade policy to reshape cross-border logistics in 2026. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 m
  • Morning Minute | Kodiak partners with Bosch, Amazon loses court fight, Queen shuts down

    Morning Minute | Kodiak partners with Bosch, Amazon loses court fight, Queen shuts down
    Jan 5 2026
    Kodiak AI has announced a strategic partnership with Bosch to scale its autonomous truck platform for broader manufacturing integration. This collaboration aims to install the Kodiak Driver system directly on assembly lines or through specialized upfitters to ensure commercial scalability. The Ninth Circuit Court has denied an injunction request as Amazon loses a court fight regarding National Labor Relations Board proceedings. This ruling allows the labor board to continue examining the critical legal question of whether the tech giant qualifies as a joint employer with its third-party delivery companies. North Carolina carrier Queen Transportation shuts down operations over the holiday break, grounding a fleet of 89 trucks. The sudden closure was effective immediately, leaving approximately 90 drivers and support staff unemployed without prior warning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 m
  • Ship Happens | Navigating Data, Tariffs, and the Unexpected in the 2026 Freight Market

    Ship Happens | Navigating Data, Tariffs, and the Unexpected in the 2026 Freight Market
    Jan 2 2026
    In this episode of Ship Happens, Brad Guinane (CRO, SONAR) and Julie Van De Kamp (CCO, SONAR) sit down with industry leaders to discuss the current state of logistics and their outlook for 2026. Recorded during the annual F3 Event, this episode features interviews with: Ryan Sharp, Senior Manager of Logistics Strategy at Nevados Engineering Josh McGrath, North American Logistics & Transportation Purchasing Senior Manager at Electrolux Brendan Stinson, Director of Transportation Services at Shaw Industries Key Topics Include: The Power of Data: How shippers are moving away from siloed operations to leverage real-time data for better negotiations and predictive analysis. Market Volatility & Tariffs: Strategies for navigating fluctuating market conditions and the shifting landscape of international tariffs. 2026 Market Predictions: Expert takes on when the freight market will reach equilibrium and the potential for a drop in capacity later this year. Handling the Unexpected: Guests share their "Ship Happens" moments—from navigating supply chain disruptions during COVID-19 to managing the fallout of a major bridge collapse in Baltimore. Learn how the implementation of ERP and CRM integrations with SONAR data is giving companies a strategic advantage in an increasingly complex global supply chain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 m