Episodios

  • Running on Ice | If Ice Cream Fails.. The Cold Chain Fails

    Running on Ice | If Ice Cream Fails.. The Cold Chain Fails
    Feb 13 2026
    Online grocery has exploded from just 2% of orders ten years ago to nearly 20% today but the cold chain hasn’t caught up. On this episode of Running on Ice, host Mary O’Connell sits down with Hanson Li, CEO of Peltier Technology, to talk about the growing complexity at the edge of the cold chain, where products leave controlled environments and enter the chaos of curbside pickup, DoorDash deliveries, and last-mile handoffs. From ice cream tempering to curbside fulfillment bottlenecks, they break down: - Why small and mid-sized cold shippers are stuck in the “middle gap” - How online grocery is creating a real estate crisis inside stores - Why 24/7 refrigeration is wildly inefficient - The hidden risk in temperature handoffs - How automation inside the store (not the warehouse) is the next frontier - And yes… whether cereal is soup 👀 #ColdChain #GroceryTech #Logistics #SupplyChainInnovation #RunningOnIce Follow the Running on Ice Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 m
  • WHAT THE TRUCK?!? | Why 40,000 Drivers Are About To Lose Their CDLs

    WHAT THE TRUCK?!? | Why 40,000 Drivers Are About To Lose Their CDLs
    Feb 13 2026
    On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Malcolm breaks down the biggest trucking and freight headlines of the week, from CDL regulations and cross-border trade to cargo crime and market volatility driven by AI claims. First guest Noi Mahoney joins the show to unpack Canada–U.S. tariff developments, wage theft issues impacting drivers in Canada, rising cargo theft trends, and ongoing layoffs and bankruptcies across the trucking industry. Later, Norita Taylor discusses the mission and impact of the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, highlighting critical financial assistance and free health and wellness programs designed to support drivers during illness, injury, and recovery. ⁠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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    46 m
  • Epstein Files Hit DP World, Panama Canal Fight, Cargo Theft Surge | Morning Minute

    Epstein Files Hit DP World, Panama Canal Fight, Cargo Theft Surge | Morning Minute
    Feb 13 2026
    In today's episode, we discuss how investors are cutting ties with DP World following revelations about the CEO's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Two major funds have already suspended capital deployment until the company addresses the situation. Meanwhile, a legal dispute over port terminals in Panama is escalating, with CK Hutchison threatening action against Maersk and local authorities. The conflict arose after Panama's Supreme Court voided contracts for strategic terminals at both ends of the canal. Finally, we look at a surge in cargo crimes across North American freight lanes, including cyber-assisted thefts of high-value goods. Law enforcement agencies have also seized record amounts of narcotics hidden in commercial shipments at the border. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 m
  • The Long Haul |Broker Transparency — Where the Line Really Is

    The Long Haul |Broker Transparency — Where the Line Really Is
    Feb 12 2026
    Broker transparency has become one of the most emotionally charged topics in trucking — and for good reason. Small carriers feel boxed out, brokers feel misunderstood, and the conversation often collapses into extremes instead of solutions. In this episode of The Long Haul Podcast, I sit down with Chris Jolly, better known as The Freight Coach, to slow the conversation down and unpack what transparency actually means in today’s freight market. We talk about power dynamics, trust gaps, what carriers are really asking for, where brokers draw their lines, and why shouting “full transparency” hasn’t moved the industry forward. This isn’t a debate episode — it’s a reality check for both sides of the desk. If you’re a carrier trying to understand why this issue feels personal — or a broker trying to understand why trust is so fragile — this episode is for you. ⁠Follow The Long Haul Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 1 m
  • Brake Check | On the floor at Manifest: Part 2

    Brake Check | On the floor at Manifest: Part 2
    Feb 12 2026
    Charles is on the floor for day 3 of Manifest. He talks to: - Fred Ligouri from Freightliner - Danielle Chaffin from Revenova - Whitney Cowell and Bobbie Kelley from Knight-Swift - Brian Lewis from Wabash - Richie Daigle from Tive - Krist Forrest from Genlogs - Jacob Brazier from Tel - Mason Cole from Slip robotics - Ben Marks from Optimal Dynamics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 m
  • FMCSA Restricts Non-Domiciled CDLs, Trucking Jobs Plunge & Amazon Pharmacy Expands | Morning Minute

    FMCSA Restricts Non-Domiciled CDLs, Trucking Jobs Plunge & Amazon Pharmacy Expands | Morning Minute
    Feb 12 2026
    Federal regulators have finalized strict new standards for non-domiciled CDLs which will limit license eligibility to holders of specific work visas. Critics warn this move to close safety loopholes could eventually push nearly 200,000 drivers out of the market. Revised government data indicates the industry is facing a much sharper decline in trucking jobs than previously estimated, with losses exceeding 125,000 positions since the peak. Despite a rise in warehouse employment, the numbers confirm the true depth of the recent freight recession. Meanwhile, Amazon is moving fast to expand same-day pharmacy delivery by 80% to cover nearly 4,500 cities and towns in 2026. The tech giant aims to address "pharmacy deserts" and staffing shortages by getting prescriptions to patients in a matter of hours. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 m
  • WHAT THE TRUCK?!? | From Heart Transplant to CDL Mentor: Shorty’s Playbook for 2026

    WHAT THE TRUCK?!? | From Heart Transplant to CDL Mentor: Shorty’s Playbook for 2026
    Feb 11 2026
    In this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris dives into the latest headlines and industry shifts defining the logistics landscape in early 2026. The episode features two deep-dive conversations with experts representing different facets of the supply chain—from the driver’s seat to the executive suite. Frontline Perspectives with Avante Jackson: Known as CDL Shorty, Jackson shares his journey as a heart transplant recipient turned instructor. He discusses the critical need for driver mentorship, the realities of the current pay and respect gap, and his advocacy for improved safety standards like underride guards. Strategic Insights with Nathan Adams: The VP of Transportation and Procurement at Uber Freight breaks down how recent winter storms (Fern and Gianna) have disrupted freight flows. Adams provides data-driven insights into tender rejection rates, the tightening of the 2026 market, and how smart shippers are preparing for the upcoming spring surge. ⁠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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    46 m
  • Teamsters Sue UPS to Block Buyouts, CSX Signs $670M Deal & Deaf Driver Victory | Morning Minute

    Teamsters Sue UPS to Block Buyouts, CSX Signs $670M Deal & Deaf Driver Victory | Morning Minute
    Feb 11 2026
    The Teamsters union has filed a lawsuit to block a new driver choice program at UPS, calling the voluntary buyouts an illegal move to eliminate jobs. Union leaders argue the plan violates their contract, while the company maintains the program is voluntary and necessary to cut costs. A trucking company has agreed to a settlement regarding a deaf driver who was refused employment despite being qualified. Wilson Logistics will pay $50,000 and must implement new training and hiring procedures to comply with the ADA. CSX is making a major investment in its fleet by signing a $670 million deal to acquire and modernize locomotives. The railroad expects the high-tech engines to improve fuel efficiency and reliability starting later this year. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 m