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Yesterday · 23 min
Trimble's AI Revolution: Enterprise Insights from Trimble Insight 2026 | Loaded and Rolling
On this episode of Loaded and Rolling, recorded live at Trimble Insight 2026 in San Diego, California, host Thomas Wasson sits down with Michael Kornhauser, Sector VP of Transportation at Trimble. They dive into Trimble's latest innovations in enterprise trucking technology, including: AI & Product Development: How Trimble leverages AI internally and across its product offerings, including the new Trimble Arc Agent, to boost productivity and customer support. Next-Gen Mapping & PC*MILER: Innovations in routing, mapping, and CoPilot navigation to eliminate wasted mileage and streamline driver execution. Appian Fleet Optimization: Enhancing multi-stop routing and fleet planning through the fusion of human expertise and AI execution. Data Ownership & Integration: Empowering carriers and private fleets with democratized, secure data sharing and modular TMS solutions. Tune in to discover how Trimble is shaping the future of transportation and logistics technology. ⁠Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yesterday · 1 hr 6 min
FreightWaves Today | October 20
Diesel prices are climbing, operating costs are squeezing carrier profits, and a major nuclear verdict against C.H. Robinson could have far-reaching implications for freight brokers. On this episode of FreightWaves Today, Malcolm Harris and Julie Van de Kamp break down the latest freight market data, explore the growth of autonomous trucking, and examine the legal and economic pressures shaping the transportation industry. In this episode: Autonomous Trucking Moves Toward Scale: Brett Suma, president and COO of Bot Auto, joins the show to discuss the company's rapid growth and its strategy for scaling driverless freight operations. Learn how Bot Auto plans to reduce autonomous driving hardware costs to approximately $50,000 per truck, why capital efficiency matters, and how AI-powered software, redundant safety systems, and real-world customer commitments are helping advance autonomous trucking. SONAR Freight Market Update: Julie examines the latest truckload trends as freight volumes soften while carrier capacity remains tight. With overall tender rejections holding around 13.9% and refrigerated tender rejections at approximately 21.4%, carriers continue to have leverage in selecting loads. The update also explores seasonal refrigerated freight demand, harvest activity, and why reefer spot rates are rising faster than contract rates. Diesel Prices and Carrier Cost Pressures: FreightWaves Editor-at-Large John Kingston breaks down the latest diesel price movements amid global supply disruptions and uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. The discussion looks at depleted inventories, the outlook for fuel prices heading into winter, and why diesel remains a major concern for trucking companies despite fuel surcharges. C.H. Robinson's $700 Million Verdict: Kingston explains the Texas judge's decision to uphold a roughly $603 million jury verdict against C.H. Robinson, with accrued interest pushing the total to approximately $700 million at the time of the discussion. The team examines the potential implications for broker liability, negligent carrier selection, insurance requirements, and the broader freight brokerage industry as the case moves toward the next stage of legal proceedings. Werner Enterprises and Trucking Earnings: The team breaks down Werner's third-quarter profit warning, including the impact of elevated diesel prices, driver recruitment and retention expenses, and insurance claims. With earnings reports rolling in across transportation, the discussion explores why rising rates may not be enough to offset mounting operating costs. Drug Seizure at the U.S.-Mexico Border: Authorities discovered approximately $30.4 million worth of suspected methamphetamine concealed in a commercial salt shipment at the Laredo World Trade Bridge. The hosts discuss the risks facing trucking operations along the border and the importance of investigations into illicit cargo moving through commercial freight networks. What Is Keeping Trucking Executives and Drivers Up at Night? The show examines findings from the American Transportation Research Institute's annual critical issues survey. Fuel prices have returned as a leading industry concern, alongside lawsuit abuse reform, driver shortages, insurance costs, and truck parking—highlighting the different pressures facing drivers and motor carriers. From driverless trucks and freight market dynamics to diesel volatility and broker liability, this episode delivers essential insights into the forces shaping trucking and the supply chain. ⁠Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yesterday · 3 min
Werner Q3 Profit Warning, $30M Meth Bust at Laredo, & Fuel Prices Top Trucking Concerns | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining the brutal cost pressures hitting carriers in the early stages of the industry's recovery. Werner Enterprises just issued ⁠adjusted earnings guidance that fell significantly below Wall Street expectations⁠, flagging eighteen cents in cumulative headwinds from elevated diesel prices, higher driver recruitment costs, and an insurance reserve adjustment. While truckload carriers have been raising rates for the first time after a nearly four-year downturn, profitability is still being heavily squeezed by early-upcycle cost inflation. Next, we explore the dark side of cross-border logistics as U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers uncovered a massive narcotics operation concealed inside what appeared to be a routine commercial freight shipment. On October twelfth, CBP discovered ⁠nearly thirty point four million dollars in suspected methamphetamine hidden inside a commercial salt load⁠ at Laredo's World Trade Bridge. Officers recovered over three thousand pounds of suspected methamphetamine from seventy-six bags inside a trailer manifested as salt, underscoring the ongoing security challenges at the nation's busiest commercial land port. Finally, we break down a new industry survey revealing that ⁠fuel prices have roared back to become trucking's single biggest concern⁠ after not even making the top ten list the past two years. The American Transportation Research Institute's annual study shows fuel prices ranked number one among drivers and number two for carriers, finishing in the top slot overall. The carriers' rating is particularly notable because it undercuts the idea that fuel surcharges effectively shift diesel costs onto shippers with little impact on the carrier's bottom line. ⁠Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Monday · 1 hr 3 min
FreightWaves Today | October 19
Diesel prices are surging, freight costs are climbing, and the trucking industry is facing mounting pressure. On this episode of FreightWaves Today, Julie Van de Kamp and Zach Strickland break down the latest freight market data, examine the impact of geopolitical tensions on fuel prices, and explore what rising costs mean for carriers, shippers, and the broader supply chain. In this episode: Diesel Prices and Carrier Profitability: John Tirado, founder and president of Summa Energy, joins the show to discuss global fuel supply disruptions, the outlook for diesel prices, and why small and midsize fleets need to prepare for prolonged volatility. The conversation explores fuel surcharges, cash flow challenges, and how fuel hedging can help carriers manage costs. SONAR Freight Market Update: Zach Strickland analyzes accepted tender volumes, rising tender rejection rates, spot market pricing, and the latest diesel data. Despite weakening accepted volumes, capacity remains tight, suggesting the freight market may not follow the traditional recovery pattern many expected. Global Supply Chain Disruptions: Escalating attacks near the Strait of Hormuz are raising concerns about maritime security, shipping traffic, energy supplies, and the ripple effects of geopolitical conflict across transportation and the global economy. Freight Fraud and Cargo Theft: The team examines a cocaine trafficking investigation involving commercial trucking operations in Florida and a California trucking company owner's guilty plea in a multimillion-dollar identity theft and bank fraud scheme. The discussion highlights the ongoing risks fraud poses to carriers and brokers. Tracking Assets Beyond the Truck: Steve Logue, general manager of the Americas at Sensolus, explains how cellular-connected tracking technology helps manufacturers and logistics operators monitor pallets, crates, totes, and other non-powered assets. Learn how improved visibility can reduce lost assets, prevent production delays, and improve operational efficiency. Freight Earnings and Rising Costs: Julie and Zach discuss J.B. Hunt's latest earnings and what higher operating expenses, driver pay, insurance, and maintenance costs reveal about the challenges facing transportation companies—even as freight revenues improve. From fuel market volatility to freight fraud and emerging asset-tracking technology, this episode delivers the data, insights, and industry perspectives you need to understand what's shaping freight right now. ⁠Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Monday · 1 hr
The $711 Million Legal Trap Threatening Every Freight Broker | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
This episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? covers major freight headlines, trucking fraud, court rulings, and industry insights featuring three featured guests: • Headlines & Industry News: • Nuclear Verdict Upheld: Discussion on the Dallas County Court affirming a $604 million verdict against C.H. Robinson (now totaling $711 million with accrued interest) following a fatal 2021 crash involving a carrier hired for Arizona Beverages. • Identity Theft & Credit Fraud Scheme: A California trucking company owner, Hassan Korkmaz, pleaded guilty to an 18-count federal indictment involving a $2.1 million bank fraud and identity theft scheme. • Interstate Drug Ring Bust: Details on "Operation Ice Breaker," which intercepted 45.5 kilograms of cocaine transported from California to Florida on a commercial trailer without the carrier's knowledge. • Operation Sideswipe Update: Attorney Danny Keating was sentenced to 32 months in federal prison for his role in the staged-accident insurance fraud scheme in Louisiana. • Guest Interviews: • Steve McGarry (CEO, Iron Meadow): Discusses the relaunch of Load Work, a platform designed for underserved carriers (cargo vans, box trucks, sprinters, and hotshots) expanding into open deck and heavy freight, utilizing conversational AI integrations to simplify load posting and carrier matching. • Jim Arthurs (President, J.D. Arthurs & Associates): Explains the launch of the HPDI 3.0 high-pressure direct injection natural gas system in partnership with Volvo, highlighting its fuel efficiency advantages, environmental impact, and economic case for large fleet operations. • Mike Branch (VP of Data & Analytics, Geotab): Analyzes Geotab’s inaugural Health of the US Supply Chain Report, using data from over 6 million connected vehicles to highlight a nearly 4% increase in regional freight travel, port-to-rail shifts, and early economic indicators. ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ ⁠Visit our sponsor - TRUCKSTOP.COM⁠ ⁠Subscribe to the WTT newsletter⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠More FreightWaves Podcasts⁠ #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Monday · 3 min
Hormuz Container Attacks Escalate, Cocaine Smuggling Ring Busted, & CA Trucker Pleads Guilty | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off with a disturbing development in maritime security as ⁠container ship attacks in the Strait of Hormuz reach the highest one-day total since the U.S.-Iran war began⁠. Six vessels were attacked on Sunday alone, including the GFS Pride, a 2,824-TEU feeder vessel that caught fire and sank with containers still aboard. The escalating violence is already constraining traffic through this critical chokepoint, with crossings down sharply week over week. Next, we explore a disturbing case of freight network exploitation as federal and state authorities expose ⁠how a sophisticated drug trafficking ring used unsuspecting commercial truckers to haul cocaine from California to Florida⁠. Operation Icebreaker resulted in charges against 25 individuals after investigators intercepted more than 40 kilograms of cocaine concealed aboard commercial trucks, with the legitimate carriers completely unaware of the illegal cargo hidden inside their shipments. Finally, we cover a massive financial crime case as ⁠a California trucking company owner pleads guilty to a $2.1 million identity theft and credit card fraud scheme⁠. Hasan Korkmaz admitted to all 18 counts involving bank fraud, money laundering, and aggravated identity theft after processing fraudulent credit card transactions through his trucking operation and other businesses, with proceeds traced to financial accounts he controlled in Turkey. ⁠Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Friday · 25 min
Intermodal Era, Legal Liability & Public Surveillance | Freight Expectations
Join host Craig Fuller and "The Armchair Attorney" Matthew Leffler for this edition of Freight Expectations, where they dive into the major regulatory, legal, and operational forces shaping the freight and logistics industry. In this episode, Craig and Matt examine: The Future of Intermodal: How rising diesel costs and global market uncertainty are driving shippers toward rail, and whether autonomous truck technology poses a real long-term threat to Class 1 railroad growth. The "Lawyer vs. Attorney" Debate: Matt clears the air on legal credentials, bar exam requirements, ethics, and the duty of candor following recent public controversies surrounding legal titles. Freight Liability & M&A: A look at how escalating highway liabilities and nuclear verdicts continue to propel massive freight mergers and acquisitions. Public Cameras & Surveillance (Flock vs. GenLogs): The legal boundaries of expectation of privacy on public roads, and how AI-powered camera networks are being deployed for ELD compliance and law enforcement tracking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Friday · 59 min
FreightWaves Today | October 16
In this special Friday edition of FreightWaves Today, host Craig Fuller broadcasts live from Southlake, Texas, to analyze the kickoff of Q3 earnings season and what J.B. Hunt’s latest financial results mean for the broader freight market. Serving as a key bellwether for the intermodal, dedicated, and logistics sectors, J.B. Hunt reported revenue of $3.68 billion—beating consensus estimates—and earnings per share of $1.82. Highlights from today’s episode include: Top News & Headlines: A breakdown of the financial disclosures surrounding the shutdown of the Pittsburgh-based R&R Family of Companies, along with details on a $9.4 million fraudulent misrepresentation verdict against Wyoming-based Oak Sourcing and Logistics. J.B. Hunt Q3 Analysis: FreightWaves Finance Editor Todd Maiden joins the show to examine J.B. Hunt’s intermodal growth, dedicated fleet pipeline, driver recruiting challenges, and transitory cost headwinds like rising fuel prices and medical claims. SONAR Market Update: A look at current tender rejections, linehaul spot rates, and overall freight volume trends heading into a muted peak season. Legal & Compliance Update: Guest Matt Leffler weighs in on regulatory compliance, legal liability in transportation, public camera visibility (Flock vs. GenLogs), and the ongoing debate surrounding legal credentials in the news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Friday · 1 hr 3 min
Rate Volatility, AI Vetting, and Telematics Overload | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
Welcome back to What The Truck! In today's jam-packed Friday episode, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent dive into currency fluctuations, cutting-edge AI technology, and the evolving landscape of fleet telematics with three expert guests: Juan Perez, Senior Director of Trading at Monex USA: Juan breaks down why recent central bank rate hikes aren't automatically strengthening currencies and explains how foreign exchange swings quietly eat away at freight and shipper margins. He shares why companies shouldn't attempt to predict central bank moves, what FX hedging actually accomplishes, and the essential steps CFOs must take to manage currency risks. Alex Pugachov, VP of Growth and Communication at OVN LLC: Alex introduces Verilane—the AI-powered carrier qualification system developed in-house by OVN for its fleet of over 1,300 cargo vans. He details how the system verifies insurance directly with providers, reads entire driver files, and maintains continuous qualification. Plus, he covers how cutting onboarding time in half creates a better experience for owner-operators. Steve Schwindt, Vice President of Product Management at SambaSafety: Steve breaks down key takeaways from SambaSafety's 2026 Telematics Report. He addresses why so many fleets are drowning in data, how to bridge the gap between collecting data and using it for driver coaching, how telematics integrates with CSA compliance, and where AI fits into predicting risk before incidents occur. Plus, the hosts break down the latest news headlines, including comments on English proficiency rules, J.B. Hunt's Q3 earnings, and a major fraud verdict out of Wyoming. ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ ⁠Visit our sponsor - TRUCKSTOP.COM⁠ ⁠Subscribe to the WTT newsletter⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠More FreightWaves Podcasts⁠ #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Friday · 4 min
R&R CEO's $12.7M Assets, $9.4M Broker Fraud Verdict, & J.B. Hunt Q3 Earnings | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining the stunning personal finances of a trucking CEO whose company shut down earlier this year. Federal bankruptcy court documents reveal that⁠ Richard Francis disclosed nearly $12.7 million in personal assets⁠, including an $8.5 million Florida waterfront residence at Marco Island. The filings offer the most detailed accounting yet of Francis' wealth following the January collapse of the Pittsburgh-based R&R Family of Companies, which left hundreds of employees without jobs and prompted numerous lawsuits from lenders and creditors. Meanwhile, we explore a massive courtroom victory for a medical supply distributor defrauded during the COVID-19 pandemic. A California jury⁠ awarded nearly $9.4 million to Ashtel Studios Inc. against Wyoming-based Oak Sourcing & Logistics⁠ after finding the broker made fraudulent representations about its financial resources and customer contracts. The dispute centered on false claims involving an alleged $800 million PPE contract that persuaded Ashtel to enter into $14.7 million worth of medical glove transactions, only to see Oak Sourcing fail to complete payment on a massive second order. Finally, we break down the latest quarterly results from one of the nation's largest transportation providers as⁠ J.B. Hunt delivered better-than-expected Q3 earnings⁠ with revenue of $3.68 billion and earnings per share of $1.82. The company's intermodal segment posted a strong twenty percent year-over-year revenue increase, marking a fifth consecutive quarter of improvement in operating income and earnings per share, though management flagged near-term cost pressures from diesel prices, driver expenses, and elevated cargo claims that exceeded $50 million in impact. ⁠Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday · 53 min
FreightWaves Today | October 15
In the latest episode of FreightWaves Today, hosts Malcolm Harris and Zach Strickland deliver a comprehensive look at the market trends, legal developments, and technological innovations shaping the freight industry. The show kicks off with the Morning Minute segment, spotlighting Volvo Trucks North America’s aggressive move to capture 15% of the heavy truck market by targeting vocational trucks with its new VNX platform. The hosts also cover a $51 million lawsuit filed by Edge Logistics against FreightTech Management Group over alleged kickback schemes and customer diversion, as well as pushback from the Sikh Coalition regarding the FMCSA’s proposed English language proficiency rules over concerns of enforcement bias during roadside inspections. Shifting to technology, Brendan O'Driscoll, VP of Platform AI at Samsara, joins the show to discuss Samsara's newly launched Agent Studio. O'Driscoll details how their no-code builder allows fleet operators to easily deploy voice and chat AI agents, which serve as hands-free assistants for drivers on the road. He highlights how these proactive voice agents can predict Hours of Service (HOS) violations up to three hours in advance, help re-route drivers safely, and significantly reduce crash rates across fleets. The conversation then turns to risk management with Andy Kuchar, President of Centerline Insurance Company. Kuchar breaks down the hidden liability risks freight brokers face when leasing or offering trailer pools to carriers. He warns that relying on contingent insurance or carrier policies often leaves brokers unprotected due to strict policy exclusions, emphasizing the importance of dedicated coverage and documented trailer maintenance schedules to mitigate major legal exposure. Finally, Zach Strickland transitions into the Freightonomics segment to break down current market data. He analyzes the unusually flat tender rejection rate holding steady around 14%, contrasting it with record-shattering container throughput at the Port of Los Angeles and persistent inflation pressures impacting long-term planning across the supply chain. ⁠Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday · 40 min
Adding complexity | Freightonomics
Zac Rogers discusses the persistent tightness of transportation and awkwardness of dealing with a very uncertain global economy. ⁠Follow the Freightonomics Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday · 51 min
TRUCKING'S BIGGEST MONEY SUCK | BRAKE CHECK
YOUR AUTHORITY IS STUCK, SO ARE YOUR TRAILERS....AND GUESS WHO'S PAYING? FMCSA'S REGISTRATION SYSTEM IS CAUSING HEADACHES. TRAILERS ARE SITTING IDLE, AND TRUCKING COMPANIES ARE LOSING MONEY WITHOUT TURNING A SINGLE WHEEL. Welcome to another episode of BRAKE CHECK, where Charles goes after two expensive problems hitting American carriers: government compliance headaches and equipment that isn't earning its keep. FIRST UP: SHANNA GRAY | S&B TRANSPORTATION FMCSA's new Motus registration system is supposed to make life easier for legitimate carriers. But what happens when the system you're REQUIRED to use becomes the very thing standing in your way?Shanna spent more than FOUR HOURS trying to resolve ONE carrier's registration issue, with no answer. We're digging into Motus registration problems, FMCSA compliance, DOT inspections, driver qualification files, enforcement relief, and what carriers can actually do when government technology isn't cooperating. YOUR DEADLINES DON'T DISAPPEAR, SO WHY SHOULD GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY? THEN: TODD WALDRON | REPOWR Your trailers might be costing you more money sitting still than you realize.REPOWR reports that trailers spend roughly 40% of their operational life idle. Meanwhile, carriers keep buying equipment, repositioning empty trailers and paying expenses on assets that aren't generating revenue. Todd joins us to break down how carriers can turn parked trailers into income, avoid unnecessary equipment purchases, protect their assets from fraud and make smarter decisions about renting, sharing or selling. YOUR TRAILER DOESN'T HAVE TO MOVE FREIGHT TO MAKE MONEY, BUT IT DAMN SURE SHOULDN'T JUST SIT THERE COSTING YOU MONEY. Two guests, Two expensive problems, One question every carrier should be asking: HOW MUCH MONEY IS YOUR TRUCKING COMPANY LOSING BEFORE THE TRUCK EVEN MOVES? No corporate fluff. No sales pitches disguised as solutions. Just real problems, real numbers and questions with some actual damn teeth. LIKE, SUBSCRIBE AND FOLLOW FREIGHTWAVES for more Brake Check, FreightCasts and trucking conversations that put the people operating the equipment FIRST. SMASH THE BRAKES, LET'S GO FULL STOP. #Trucking #FMCSA #Motus #TrailerRental #OwnerOperator #TruckDrivers #FreightWaves #BrakeCheck #FleetManagement #TruckingIndustry TRUCKERS & CARRIERS, SOUND OFF: WHAT'S COSTING YOUR BUSINESS MORE RIGHT NOW: GOVERNMENT RED TAPE THAT KEEPS YOU FROM MOVING, OR EQUIPMENT SITTING IDLE THAT YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO KEEP PARKED? ⁠Follow the Brake Check Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday · 4 min
Volvo's Vocational Push, Broker Lawsuit Alleges Theft Scheme, & English Rule Draws Criticism | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining Volvo Trucks' aggressive expansion strategy as the Swedish manufacturer aims to capture fifteen percent of the North American heavy-truck market. That ambitious goal depends entirely on cracking the vocational truck segment, where Volvo currently holds just two to three percent market share. President Peter Voorhoeve is betting that Volvo's global construction-truck expertise, combined with surging demand from data center construction and infrastructure spending, will finally push the brand into double-digit territory in a segment that represents roughly twenty-five to thirty percent of the North American market. Meanwhile, a bitter legal battle is exposing the cutthroat world of freight brokerage employee departures. Chicago-based Edge Logistics has filed a sprawling fifty-one-page federal lawsuit alleging that former employees orchestrated a scheme to systematically divert customers using confidential information and kickbacks funded by inflated freight charges. According to the complaint, Edge's expedited-freight division cratered sixty-six percent within weeks of the employees' May departures, while the workers allegedly established competing LLCs in April and arranged to transfer customer accounts to rival broker Freight Tec Management Group before they even resigned. Finally, we explore a proposed federal trucking safety rule that is drawing sharp criticism from a major civil rights organization representing Sikh drivers. The Sikh Coalition submitted comments expressing concern that the English Language Proficiency rule lacks clear criteria for roadside inspectors and could lead to discrimination under the guise of enforcement. While the organization's analysis of FMCSA data showed that just zero point one nine percent of roadside inspections between twenty twenty-one and twenty twenty-five involved a driver's inability to communicate in English, ELP violations became a top five reason for out-of-service orders during this year's Road Check Week, consisting of nine percent of all OOS orders. Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 14 · 1 hr 10 min
FreightWaves Today | October 14
On today’s episode of FreightWaves Today, hosts Craig Fuller and Malcolm Harris kick off earnings season with an in-depth look at what lies ahead for public freight companies, comparing current Wall Street expectations against real-time high-frequency data. They are joined first by FreightWaves Finance Editor Todd Maiden to discuss Q3 earnings projections, JB Hunt’s upcoming reports and intermodal bid season, fuel surcharge dynamics, and capacity trends across the LTL sector. The market analysis continues with a SONAR update from Zach Strickland, who breaks down an unexpected mid-October surge in the Outbound Tender Rejection Index, record import volumes fueling West Coast activity, and the latest regional spot rate shifts. Later, Jordan Kidd, Head of Product at Datatruck, shares how unified TMS technology and native AI solutions are democratizing operations for small-to-midsize carriers, enabling them to scale billing, tracking, and fleet management without ballooning overhead costs. Finally, Trains Magazine Editor Bill Stephens closes out the show with a look at the latest Association of American Railroads weekly report, examining strong intermodal growth, surging chemical carloads, and key regulatory updates from the Surface Transportation Board. ⁠Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 14 · 1 hr 1 min
The Rise of Freight Fraud & The Trucking Age Debate | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
On this update edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent break down the latest supply chain news, major legal cases, and safety updates affecting the freight industry. The hosts kick off the segment discussing a tragic single-vehicle rollover crash on I-84 in Idaho involving a 74-year-old Reno truck driver, sparking a broader debate over whether age caps should exist for commercial truck drivers while referencing FMCSA and NHTSA fatal crash statistics. The guest lineup begins with Andrey Drotenko, President of Strategic Relations at Verified Carrier, who joins to mark Freight Fraud Awareness Day. Andre breaks down the biggest emerging threats in freight fraud, how fraudsters are increasing their sophistication, and what proactive steps brokers and carriers must take before accepting a load. Next, Alex Fraser, Vice President at Cox Fleet, examines why equipment quality serves as a core driver experience and retention strategy. Alex reviews new research showing equipment maintenance issues rank as the leading source of driver dissatisfaction ahead of pay, detailing the hidden time costs to drivers and how predictive maintenance can prevent breakdowns before trucks end up stranded on the shoulder. Closing out the show, Jane Jazrawy, CEO at Carrier's Edge, joins to celebrate 18 years of the Best Fleets program. Jane shares crucial insights into what drivers value most, what top-performing fleets refuse to cut when budgets tighten, and what drivers need to know before nominating their carriers ahead of the October 31st deadline. ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ ⁠Visit our sponsor - TRUCKSTOP.COM⁠ ⁠Subscribe to the WTT newsletter⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠More FreightWaves Podcasts⁠ #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 14 · 3 min
Pilot-Tesla Megacharger Opens, Bot Auto Cuts Autonomy Costs, & CCT Acquires Livingston VTS | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off with a major infrastructure milestone for heavy-duty electric trucking as Pilot Travel Centers and Tesla officially open their first Megacharger site in Georgia. The facility features six charging stalls capable of delivering up to 1.2 megawatts each, with twelve more sites currently under construction across key freight corridors including I-5 and I-10. This strategic rollout arrives as Tesla moves the Semi into high-volume production at its Sparks, Nevada factory, designed to build fifty thousand trucks annually. Next, we explore the autonomous trucking sector where Houston-based Bot Auto is aggressively driving down costs by selecting Lenovo's AD1 autonomous-driving domain controller built on Nvidia Hyperion. The company expects its full autonomy hardware bill of materials to run just fifty thousand dollars per truck—three to eight times less than competing systems. Bot Auto currently moves about three hundred fifty loads per month across Texas and reported massive two hundred seventy percent revenue growth from May to August. Finally, we look at the accelerating consolidation across the finished vehicle transportation sector as CCT Auto Trans acquires fellow Canadian car hauler Livingston Vehicle Transportation Services. The deal positions CCT as the only company in Canada delivering open, enclosed, and rail vehicle transport. This acquisition follows other recent blockbuster deals in the car haul space, including Acertus's purchase of Fisher Shipping and Proficient Auto Logistics acquiring Hansen & Adkins for one hundred thirty million dollars. Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 13 · 1 hr 3 min
FreightWaves Today | October 13
Cross-border freight constraints are tightening, diesel prices are swinging wildly, and AI is taking driver safety to the next level! On today’s episode of FreightWaves Today, we break down what shippers, brokers, and carriers need to know to navigate today's volatile supply chain. IN THIS EPISODE AI Fleet Safety Upgrades: Netradyne launches customizable AI agents to gamify driver coaching and pull instant live fleet data. Cross-Border Squeeze: US authorities revoke ~25,000 Mexican driver visas. Combine that with capacity bottlenecks and trade friction, and cross-border constraints could last into 2027! Tariff & Logistics Strategy: Guest James Edge breaks down how importers can rethink warehouse placement in Canada and US lanes to reduce tax exposure and speed up final-mile delivery. Diesel Market Volatility: Ultra-low sulfur diesel futures swing by double digits! John Kingston explains why emergency red-dyed diesel policies won't solve the underlying global supply deficit. Subscribe to FreightWaves on YouTube for daily market intelligence, freight news, and expert commentary! Get SONAR Freight Data: ⁠https://sonar.freightwaves.com⁠ Read more logistics news: ⁠https://www.freightwaves.com⁠ #Freight #SupplyChain #Logistics #CrossBorder #Trucking #DieselPrices #FleetSafety #SONAR ⁠Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 13 · 31 min
Inside Trimble's Next-Gen Cloud TMS and BTO Solutions | Loaded and Rolling
Join host Thomas Wasson on Loaded and Rolling, live from day one of Trimble Insights 2026! In this episode, Thomas sits down with Trimble's George Lutz (Senior Director of Engineering) and Matt Brinkman (Lead Product Manager) to explore how Trimble is reshaping transport management. Discover how Trimble TMS delivers a cloud-native, multi-tenant solution with both standard and Build-to-Order (BTO) tiers—tailored to meet the specific operational workflows of modern fleets. They dive into customer-centric engineering, AI-accelerated prototyping, real-world specialized load cases, and what’s next on Trimble's product roadmap. ⁠Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 13 · 48 min
BIG FLEET MONEY vs. SMALL FLEET RESPECT: WHO WINS? | BRAKE CHECK
BIG FLEET vs. SMALL FLEET: WHO REALLY TREATS TRUCK DRIVERS BETTER? BIG FLEET MONEY vs. SMALL FLEET RELATIONSHIPS....WHO ACTUALLY EARNS YOUR LOYALTY? Every trucking company promises great pay, great equipment, great home time, and a place where you're treated like family. Sounds fantastic RIGHT? SO WHY THE HELL DO GOOD DRIVERS KEEP LEAVING? On this episode of Brake Check, Charles puts two very different trucking operations in the hot seat to tackle one of the industry's biggest problems: DRIVER RETENTION. BEN PILE | WERNER ENTERPRISES Werner has the resources, recruiting technology, freight network, and career-development opportunities most smaller fleets can only dream about. But does BIGGER actually mean BETTER for the professional truck driver?We're digging into driver pay, career advancement, specialized freight, home time, training, and what happens when the promises made during recruiting don't match reality after orientation. If you're building careers instead of filling seats, WHY DO DRIVERS STILL LEAVE? DAVID FOOTE | BROWN DOG CARRIERS & LOGISTICS On the other side, we've got a smaller carrier competing for those same professional drivers WITHOUT the mega-fleet recruiting budget.No giant marketing machine. No endless list of terminals.Just the promise of being treated like a PERSON instead of a truck number. But is knowing your driver's name enough when another carrier offers $10,000 more a year? CAN RESPECT REALLY COMPETE WITH A BIGGER PAYCHECK? We're putting both sides to the test. BIG FLEET vs. SMALL FLEET! Recruiting promises vs. operational reality... Career advancement vs. personal relationships... Higher pay vs. long-term opportunity... And the question that should make EVERY trucking company uncomfortable: IF YOUR COMPANY IS SO GREAT TO WORK FOR, WHY DO YOU HAVE TO KEEP REPLACING DRIVERS? Because trucking doesn't have a shortage of recruiting promises. IT HAS A SHORTAGE OF PROMISES KEPT! TRUCK DRIVERS, SOUND OFF! Would you rather drive for a BIG fleet with more career opportunities or a SMALL fleet where you have a direct relationship with the people running the company? And what's the ONE thing that would make you leave either one?Drop your answer in the comments. We want to hear from the people actually doing the job. Like, subscribe, and follow FreightWaves for more Brake Check, FreightCasts, trucking news, and conversations with some actual damn teeth. SMASH THE DAMN BRAKES AND LET'S GO FULL STOP! #Trucking #TruckDrivers #WernerEnterprises #DriverRetention #TruckDriverJobs #OwnerOperator #TruckingIndustry #FreightWaves #BrakeCheck ⁠Follow the Brake Check Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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