Bill Driegert from Flexport Trucking joins FreightWaves Craig Fuller on the main stage at F3 2024 to talk about coming expectations for the freight markets in the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon FreightWaves

Running a family centric, successful brokerage is no easy task, but if you asked Cindy Lee, CEO of Lync Logistics in Chattanooga, TN, she would say its been the best thing she has done in her life. Lee is the definition of boss lady and in this fireside chat with FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller, she talks about life lessons and making her way to the …

Just like freight cycles ebb and flow investment activity has a similar cyclic nature. John Larkin, Strategic Advisor at Clarendon Capital, talks with Craig Fuller about how thought processes on capital investments have changed over the last year. They also look in to what a new president could do for the economy and if/when that will trickle down …

Julie Van de Kamp sits down with Tim Guin from Hirschbach a the 2024 Future of Freight Festival. The two discuss how company culture and internal values can actually help drive value for the external customer, including though aligned Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon FreightWaves

Trucking runs in the blood of Covenant Transport's CEO David Parker and the lifelong legacy has lead him to run an efficient carrier and brokerage right here in the heart of freight alley. Parker sits down with Craig Fuller to kick off the second day of the 2024 Future of Freight Festival with a keynote that highlights a commitment to family values…

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As CEO of J.B. Hunt Transport Shelley Simpson leads one of America's largest legacy carriers. The journey from small trucking company to industry leader has not been an easy one, but as Simpson explains in her keynote address at the 2024 Future of Freight Festival it has been driven by a relentless commitment to collaboration. Simpson celebrated 30…

Dan Lewis, co-founder and former CEO of Convoy Inc., discussed the rise and fall of the digital freight brokerage he helped create and the lessons he learned along the way on Tuesday at FreightWaves’ F3: Future of Freight Festival. Lewis, who spoke with FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller during the annual event in Chattanooga, Tennessee, reflected on pa…

In the world of rivalries some names ring legendary.... FedEx vs UPS, FreightWaves vs DAT, Pizza Hut vs Dominos.... and exploring the complex relationships between business entities and consumer choices that drive the success or failure of a company is the quest of the Business Wars podcast hosted by David Brown. Brown opened up the 2024 Future of …

Kaylee Nix welcomes Andrew Wishnia, partner at EpicWorks Advisors and former DOT lawmaker, to the Net-Zero Carbon Summit to explain how laws like the bipartisan Infrastructure Act and the Inflation Reduction Act are working to impact sustainable transportation change. Join The Net-Zero Carbon Summit Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad…

The move from diesel-dependent systems to zero-emission systems is a delicate balance. Paul Kroes, trailer innovation leader at Trane Technologies joins FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell to break down some of the finer points of the switch from diesel powered-TRUs to more sustainable options. Join The Net-Zero Carbon Summit Other FreightWaves Shows Lear…

Sami Khan, co-founder and CEO of Nevoya, the all-electric trucking company, talks with FreightWaves lead Brielle Jaekel to dispel myths around EVs. Join The Net-Zero Carbon Summit Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon FreightWaves

In this fireside chat, Oria Malka, vice president of sales at Evigence talks about how they’re helping companies reduce their carbon footprint through food freshness tracking technology. Join The Net-Zero Carbon Summit Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Keeping ice cream cold with the sun is now the way of the future as CEO and Co-founder of AEM, Robert Koelsch joins FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell to break down their new SolarTech reefer unit solution. Join The Net-Zero Carbon Summit Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

AJ Savas delivers a look into driving an electric truck for oat milk producer, Oatly. He explains why he made the switch from diesel to an EV and why other drivers should get excited about the future of alternative fueled trucks. Join The Net-Zero Carbon Summit Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Jason Massey, CEO of Ndustrial, an AI-powered energy intensity platform for the $60B industrial market, and FreightWaves group lead Brielle Jaekel will discuss the cold chain challenges that are contributing to the industrial market's high energy usage including transportation costs, Scope 3 emissions, and coincident peaks. Join The Net-Zero Carbon…

In this fireside chat, Sam Stockdale, senior vice president - head of Sustainability at Link Logistics, talks about their Energy Solutions via utility and energy management, recent sustainability case studies, and Climate Week in NYC. Join The Net-Zero Carbon Summit Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…

A recent study from the University of Michigan, which found that improved refrigeration could significantly reduce global food waste, potentially saving half of the 1.33 billion tons wasted annually. CEO and Co-founder of Paxafe Ilya Preston joins FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell to understand the common threads in these challenges will help identify k…

In an industry where long hours on the road and sedentary lifestyles are common, the health and well-being of drivers are paramount. Dr. Mark Manera, founder & CEO of Offshift, and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell break down the importance of investing in drivers health and wellness. Mark Manera Founder & CEO Offshift Mary O'Connell Freight Broker/3PL …

While the industry continues to debate on whether or not the driver shortage indeed exists, editorial lead Brielle Jaekel talks with aifleet founder and CEO Marc El Khoury about why adding more drivers will have a negative impact. Marc El Khoury Co-Founder & CEO aifleet Brielle Jaekel Deputy Editor FreightWaves Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…

In this fireside chat, Christopher Schoate, vice president of driver recruiting and retention at Gulf Winds joins us to talk about the ways fleets are hiring and retaining drivers. We also dive into the impacts freight market conditions have on driver hiring and retention. Chris Schoate VP, Driver Recruiting and Retention Gulf Winds International T…

Vignan Velivela explains how AtoB is helping large fleets link payments while avoiding fraud in this fireside chat with Kaylee Nix. Vignan Velivela CEO & Co-Founder AtoB Kaylee Nix Event Emcee; Reporter FreightWaves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon FreightWaves

In this interview, Jennifer Hedrick, president and CEO of Women in Trucking, covers the current state of women in the trucking industry, challenges they face, and strategies to attract more women. Hedrick describes successful initiatives, the importance of mentorship, effective marketing strategies, and the need for inclusive workplace policies. Sh…

FreightWaves lead Brielle Jaekel talks with Daniel Patterson, director of safety at Western Express gives insight on how to keep up with changing safety regulations and technology. Daniel Patterson Director of Safety Western Express Brielle Jaekel Deputy Editor FreightWaves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

In this fireside chat, P. Sean Garney is a co-director of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting joins us to dive into regulatory issues impacting enterprise fleets from government agencies to congressional legislation. P. Sean Garney Co-Director Scopelitis Transportation Consulting, LLC Thomas Wasson Enterprise Trucking Carrier Expert FreightWaves L…

TTN Fleet Solutions' Tyler Harden and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell break down the best practices for brake maintenance timing, the evolving landscape of roadside maintenance, and CVSA Brake week impact on maintenance schedules. Tyler Harden Chief Product Officer; Board Member TTN Fleet Solutions Mary O'Connell Freight Broker/3PL Expert FreightWaves…

Technology is promised to make everything better, faster, and more productive, but is that actually the case? Trimble explains why we may be relying on tech too much to be productive in the transportation space and where we can grow to make tech work for us. Kelly Williams VP of Enterprise Product Management Trimble Kaylee Nix Event Emcee; Reporter…

As the push for sustainable practices intensifies across industries, fleet electrification has emerged as a pivotal solution in reducing carbon emissions and operational costs. Gage Zero’s Tony Williamson and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell break down the potential for cost savings, environmental benefits, infrastructure requirements, technological ad…

Daniel Pickett, CTO at FreightWaves, and Scott Knight, senior VP of Sales and Engineering at Samsara, discuss collecting, analyzing, and deriving actionable insights from camera and sensor data in the cab. Join us to learn how Samsara translates audio/video, engine, brake, and ELD data into information that helps drivers make better decisions, and …

Join Harman Cheema, CEO of Cheema FreightLines, as he shares his expertise on overcoming industry challenges, leveraging technology, and strategic growth. Gain insights into the future of trucking and logistics, and learn how Cheema FreightLines continues to lead and innovate in a competitive landscape. Harman Cheema President & CEO Cheema Freightl…

FreightWaves editorial lead Brielle Jaekel and Adam Wingfield, founder of Innovative Logistics Group discuss ways owner operators can strategize for success, how to enable technology to do so, some common misconceptions in the industry and what major pitfalls to look out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

In today's fast-paced freight market, truck-specific navigation is more than just a nice-to-have – it’s an essential tool to stay safe and stay moving. With real-time notifications, commercial navigation helps drivers guide through the unexpected – from weather to work zones (and nearly everything in between). Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…

FreightWaves editorial lead Brielle Jaekel interviews Apex Transit co-founder and operations manager Marina Ivanov as they discuss how to successfully scale and why partnerships in the industry are so important. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon FreightWaves

2024 is still a slow freight market but that is not stopping growth opportunities. Spencer Tenney from The Tenney Group explains how his advisors are watching the market for signs of change and advising their clients to take growth steps right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

In this fireside chat, Brandon Wiseman, president of Trucksafe Consulting joins us to talk about upcoming and potential legislation on speed limiters, changes to carriers safety ratings and safety scores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon FreightWaves

Loadsmart's Casey Monahan discusses how their technology empowers carriers to optimize performance through data insights. Loadsmart’s approach to freight matching differs from traditional methods, aiding fleet expansion by offering tools for managing performance metrics needed to succeed. Monahan shares success stories of carriers in their network,…

Success is made sweeter when you can share it with people, and that's what Jamie Hagen, owner of Hellbent Xpress, has discovered. Hear about why its the people that matter most to Hagen and his "little trucking company that could". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon FreightWaves

Kevin Rutherford, LetsTruck.com radio host and trucking expert, advises owner-operators facing soft freight markets to focus on managing expenses and staying adaptable. Kevin recommends prudent cash flow management, leveraging networking for resilience and prepares owner-operators for future market rebounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

Chad Boblett, seasoned owner-operator and influencer, highlights the challenges of trucking in this fireside chat. He emphasizes the importance of positive health for safer driving and offers financial tips for starting a trucking business. Boblett advocates for creating a supportive community, exemplified by his Facebook group, to inspire and shar…

In this Small Fleet and Owner-Operator Summit keynote, Todd Spencer, president of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association joins us to talk about regulatory impacts facing owner operators. We’ll examine current and proposed legislation from Congress and regulatory moves by the FMCSA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad…

Eric Kreuger, president and cofounder of Navix, sits down with FreightWaves lead Brielle Jaekel to discuss automation in invoicing and its position in 3PLs. He details important trends that affect the industry and how businesses should look at automation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Cargado’s CEO & Co-founder Matt Silver breaks down the changing role of third-party logistics providers (3PLs) in light of nearshoring initiatives. From the challenges of a global supply chain and the adoption of innovative technologies, we cover it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Kaylee Nix sits down with REPOWR’s AJ Cheek to learn why brokers can benefit from trailer sharing and how asset management can be rethought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon FreightWaves

Transportation attorney Matthew Leffler dives into the intersection of regulations and legal liabilities in the industry. From freight broker liability cases reaching the Supreme Court to the implications of speed limiters on trucks, Leffler sheds light on key legal developments shaping the landscape in 2023 and anticipates emerging challenges for …

The conversation, featuring John Stauffer, co-founder and COO of Isometric Technologies, explores the evolving significance of data in logistics, its impact on decision-making for shipper and carrier interactions, challenges in leveraging data, fostering a data-driven culture, and ISO's role in enabling data-driven strategies. Learn more about your…

In this fireside chat, Brian Armieri, Managing Partner with Third Axiom Solutions, joins to talk about how AI is changing the way 3PL’s view data and their analytics capabilities. We look at how AI is changing strategy in addition to capabilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

FreightWaves lead Brielle Jaekel talks with Truck Stop Chief Relationship Officer Brent Hutto about the market conditions for freight and his insights on the industry based on Truck Stop’s data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon FreightWaves

In this fireside chat, Tom Curee, president of Qued joins us to talk about the current state of appointment scheduling and how new technologies and automation are improving the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon FreightWaves

In this fireside chat, Ryan Schreiber, chief growth officer at Metafora, engages in a conversation with FreightWaves' Grace Sharkey, diving into the critical considerations leaders must ponder when assessing their companies' FreightTech requirements. They dissect the distinction between early and late technology adoption, pinpointing the key busine…