FreightWaves LIVE: An Events Podcast

In this conversation, Vice President of ACT Research Ann Rundle and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell sit down to explore the findings of the new ACT Research decarbonization forecast report, that sheds light on the projected emissions reductions, economic implications, and infrastructure challenges associated with the adoption of electric, hydrogen, and biofuel-powered commercial vehicles. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Net-Zero Carbon Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zero-emission vehicles are here, but the solutions to support them at scale are not. Learn how Voltera is making clean transportation at scale a reality. Jonathan Colbert, VP of Marketing at Voltera, is welcome by FreightWaves' Freight Broker/3PL Expert Mary O'Connell in this fireside chat. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Net-Zero Carbon Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kim Masone, Global Head of Logistics & Fulfillment, and Nico De Golia, Global Lead of Cloud Logistics Sustainability, share insights into building sustainable, innovative logistics networks. Learn how to achieve performance targets, decrease emissions and measure success across the "three Cs", including cost, cycle time, and carbon. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Net-Zero Carbon Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this fireside chat Marilyn Surber, Transportation Advisor with Tenstreet joins us to talk about fleet recruiting challenges with the current freight environment and adjusting to changing driver demographics. Marilyn is joined by FreightWaves Enterprise Trucking Carrier Expert, Thomas Wasson. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Enterprise Fleet Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this fireside chat, Brandon Wiseman, President at Trucksafe Consulting, and Anthony Smith, Chief Economist at FreightWaves, discuss the top challenges for enterprise fleets, from hours of service, CBD usage, to ensuring compliance teams are up to date. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Enterprise Fleet Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover how integrating fitness into the daily routines of drivers and office workers can enhance productivity, reduce absenteeism, and boost employee morale. Dr. Mark Manera highlights the impact that promoting fitness can have on the performance, safety, and well-being of individuals within the trucking industry. From the unique challenges faced by drivers and office workers to the transformative power of fitness programs, we uncover the many reasons why this is a crucial consideration for any enterprise trucking fleet. Dr. Manera is joined by FreightWaves' Freight Broker/3PL Expert Mary O'Connell in this fireside chat. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Enterprise Fleet Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this fireside chat, Andrew Culhane the Chief Strategy Officer at Torc joins us to discuss the role autonomous technology is playing in changing the fleet landscape and perspective on pilot programs with the nation's largest truckload carriers. Andrew is joined by FreightWaves' Enterprise Trucking Carrier Expert, Thomas Wasson. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Enterprise Fleet Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artur Express’ Sadie Church and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell delve into the minds of drivers to uncover what they prioritize when searching for a company to drive for and how businesses can ensure high levels of driver retention. From compensation and work environment to training opportunities and communication, we explore the key factors that drivers consider when making career decisions. Discover effective techniques to create a supportive work culture that fosters loyalty and satisfaction among drivers, leading to improved retention rates. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Enterprise Fleet Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kaylee Nix and Leah Shaver, President and CEO of the National Transportation Institute, dig into some of the biggest influences on driver pay through the last freight cycle, including the lingering effects of COVID-19, the market downturn, and the anticipation of a muted peak season. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Enterprise Fleet Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick Larkin, Chief Information Officer at BCB Transport, and Anthony Smith, Chief Economist at FreightWaves, cover how to optimize opportunities while taking care of your people in the second half of 2023. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Enterprise Fleet Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gage Zero is a newcomer to a growing roster of turnkey suppliers offering end-to-end electrification services: land, trucks, charging and management. With $300 million in backing, the company thinks its expertise in negotiating renewable energy purchases is an advantage in dealing with fleets entering an expensive and uncomfortable transition to electric mobility. Join Sam Arons, Vice President of Business Development at Gage Zero, and Alan Adler, Midwest Bureau Chief at FreightWaves, in this fireside chat. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Enterprise Fleet Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace Sharkey and Jeff Seraphine, CEO of Interstate Health Systems, discuss the critical issue of truck driver health and ways to enhance accessibility to healthcare for this vital workforce. The conversation shed light on the challenges faced by truck drivers and explored potential solutions to address their healthcare needs. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Enterprise Fleet Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fleet safety is the top priority across the board in the transportation industry. Minimizing risk for a fleet's drivers and equipment, coupled with protecting their businesses from litigation is at the forefront for modern fleets of all sizes. So why hasn't the industry exhausted all the tools available? Join Jesse Chappell, Manager of Program Development, Video Intelligence at Trimble, and Anthony Smith, Chief Economist at FreightWaves in this fireside chat. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Enterprise Fleet Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this keynote, Grace Sharkey sits down with Jennifer Hedrick, the president and CEO of the Association Executive of the Women in Trucking Association. The discussion revolves around the critical steps required to attract more women to pursue careers as truck drivers within large fleets. As the trucking industry seeks to diversify its workforce and utilize the wealth of untapped talent, Grace and Jennifer explore the challenges, opportunities, and strategies necessary to empower women in this traditionally male-dominated field. From addressing the misconceptions surrounding trucking to highlighting the benefits of increased gender diversity, this keynote aims to inspire change and foster an inclusive environment where women can thrive as professional truck drivers. Join them as they delve into the actionable measures and initiatives that can revolutionize the trucking industry, creating a stronger and more equitable future. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Enterprise Fleet Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Ryder System's Vice President of Supply Chain Excellence, Gary Allen, and FreightWaves' Freight Broker/3PL Expery Mary O'Connell in this fireside chat. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join FreightVerify's Carrier Relations Lead, Greg Nelson, and FreightWaves' Enterprise Trucking Expert, Thomas Wasson, in this fireside chat. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lean Solutions Group's Sales Team Lead, Tlyer Crowe, and FreightWaves' Chief Technology Officer, Daniel Pickett, in this fireside chat. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join RyderShare Product Director Suzie Giroux and FreightWaves' Editorial Director Rachel Premack in this fireside chat. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the traits that separate an average freight broker from an excellent one? And how do you build those traits within your teams? Learn to Win founder and COO Sasha Seymore hosts a conversation with Kevin Nolan, serial transportation entrepreneur and founder of Nolan Transportation Group, OTR Solutions, Marquee Insurance Group, Payhawk, and Sope Creek, about the importance of building and training elite teams in transportation and logistics. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Managing market volatility comes down to understanding the frequency and magnitude of price movements, both up and down. But then what happens when you’re riding the highest of highs and then forced to pull the emergency break? How are companies managing through this? How do you plan in this environment? How do you continue to motivate your people? Kevin Nolan shares his experiences, both good and bad. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join TriumphPay's Chief Strategy Officer Garrett Wolfe and FreightWaves' Chief Technology Officer Daniel Pickett in this fireside chat. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Zach Jecklin, Chief Information Officer at Echo Global Logistics, and Jay Gustafson, EVP of Brokerage Operations at Echo, as they discuss how Echo is effectively leveraging data science to power the organization’s digital transformation, improve customer service, and strengthen partnerships with Echo’s clients and carrier partners. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Port of Cleveland serves as the premier international multimodal trade hub on the Great Lakes and the gateway to America’s Heartland. Join the CCO at the Port of Cleveland, Dave Gutheil, to learn more about how ports operate and how to navigate working with a port. Gutheil is joined by FreightWaves Head of Market Intelligence Zach Strickland. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Susan Golicic shares her research on the automotive supply chain, particularly on sustainability and the complexities around pivoting back to North America-focused manufacturing. Golicic is joined by FreightWaves Editorial Director Rachel Premack. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The California Advanced Clean Fleet Rule is likely to have an impact far beyond the borders of that state. With the Golden State’s economic heft and with other states vowing to follow California’s lead, what happens in California’s fleets may set a path for the entire country. In this discussion, FreightWaves editor at large John Kingston will talk with Matt Schrap with Harbor Trucking Association about the short and long-term impacts of this sweeping rule. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How fast do freight markets flip, and how can you see it coming? project44’s Chief Industry Officer Bart de Muynck and FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller talk about the importance of real-time data and how leading supply chain organizations have become responsive and resilient. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Gordon, SVP of Solutions Engineering with Redwood Logistics, and Geoff Lochausen, CRO of FreightWaves, will discuss how working together the two organizations have integrated the power of near real-time industry indices directly into supply chain data and operational systems and what this means for the industry. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Moore, vice president at transportation-focused private equity firm Clarendon Capital, explains supply and demand in the market for transportation companies: who’s selling, who’s buying, and what valuation trends look like in a conversation with FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn how brands and marketing must work when VUCA is the new normal. This keynote address is led by Andrew Lark, Chair at Group Lark. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Melissa Forman and Grace Sharkey in this fireside chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rana Foroohar, Global Economic Analyst and Business Columnist at CNN; Financial Times, delves into her argument that globalization is coming to an end, and what it means for localization means for the future of the physical economy and supply chain. Foroohar is joined by FreightWaves Editorial Director, Rachel Premack, in this fireside chat. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2022, we saw a record level of M&A and investment activity in the supply chain arena. In 2023, we are seeing fewer transactions and lower valuations. That said, winning companies are still getting deals done. What can we expect, and what should buyers, sellers and founders be looking for? Hear from Cambridge Capital founder Benjamin Gordon. FreightWaves Editorial Director Rachel Premack joins in on this fireside chat. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delve into the realm of global logistics with Charles Odom of Halliburton, who leads one of the world's most complex and diverse supply chains. Discover how they are harnessing the power of data analytics and AI technologies to revolutionize operations, enhance efficiency, and drive innovation in this rapidly evolving industry. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the future of global logistics with a true industry visionary. Odom is joined by FreightWaves Head of Ocean Intelligence, Henry Byers, in this fireside chat. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Desmond Clark is leveraging lessons and experiences gained from a 12-year NFL career into building a successful logistics business. in one of the most challenging markets in history. He is joined by FreightWaves Founder and CEO Craig Fuller. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the past five years, leading transportation providers have invested in technology to break down silos and connect with their customers and partners. FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller hosts a conversation with Peter Rentschler, CEO of supply chain-focused management consultancy Metafora, about the value of modern integrations and connectivity in transportation and logistics. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Supply chain technology venture capitalist firm Venture 53's Pat Martin talks about emerging trends in freight tech, what metrics matter most to investors now, and what founders need to know about the capital market environment. Pat is joined by FreightWaves Founder and CEO Craig Fuller. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coca-Cola's Group Director of Transportation Strategy Rob Haddock will share insights about advancing technologies and the importance of building a talented team to create a resilient organization through the pandemic and beyond. Haddock is joined by FreightWaves Executive Vice President, Laura Fava, in this fireside chat. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world appears to lurch from economic crisis, one after another, with a side tension that we’re running out of key materials for prosperity to continue. Marian Tupy is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute and the founder and editor of Human Progress. Tupy has been the counter voice to that perspective, long arguing through his writings and other work a philosophy best expressed in the subtitle of his book Superabundance: “The story of population growth, innovation and human flourishing on an infinitely bountiful planet.” Tupy is joined by FreightWaves Editor at Large, John Kingston, in this fireside chat. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While many companies are chasing rates to the bottom and capitalizing on the loose market, others are fortifying based on the upcoming surge. The choice by companies to manage their networks with either transactional or long term relationships, continues to be one of the most dynamic strategic decisions affecting the 3 core pillars of Service, Cost and CO2. Join L’Oreal Director of Transportation Services Andrew Banfield and FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller as they discuss the decision to manage business uniquely to position their products quite differently for their customers. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now is the time to plan for the future. Learn how Supply Chain professionals plan ahead now for a market that will turn and not be caught reacting. Join Ben Richey, VP of Fleet and Logistics at SRS Distribution, and Geoff Lochausen, Chief Revenue Officer at FreightWaves, in this fireside chat. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Spencer Frazier (J.B. Hunt), Dorothy Li (Convoy) and Raj Subbiah (Uber Freight), the three founding members of the Scheduling Standards Consortium, to discuss how scheduling standards can solve for fragmentation and create efficiencies in the supply chain. They will also expand on early program results, announce the latest companies that have joined the Consortium and share the blueprint for what comes next. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A discussion with geopolitical forecaster and strategist George Friedman is hosted by FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller. Friedman founded Stratfor, a private intelligence firm, in 1996, and Geopolitical Futures in 2015. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Small fleet managers can learn some of the key strategies and best practices for optimizing operations and achieving success in this challenging and dynamic field with president of HellBent Express Jamie Hagen. He is joined by FreightWaves Freight Broker/3PL Expert Mary O'Connell. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Join the Small Fleet & Owner Operator Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charles Gracey, president of Hot Seat Services, explains how trucking companies are changing how they recruit, pay, and retain drivers in 2023. He highlights a few “silver linings” where the industry is still flourishing, and red flags for drivers to look out for when they consider joining a new fleet. Charles is joined by FreightWaves Editorial Director Rachel Premack. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Join the Small Fleet & Owner Operator Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COO of OTR Solutions Grace Maher joins FreightWaves Chief Economist Anthony Smith for a fireside chat reviewing how small operations can level the playing field and how to compete in a down freight market. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Join the Small Fleet & Owner Operator Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be incredibly complex, especially for smaller carriers. Spencer Tenney, President and CEO of the Tenney Group, gives some insights into the current trends and developments in the M&A space, as well as key factors that potential buyers look for when considering an acquisition of a small carrier. Spencer is joined by FreightWaves Freight Broker/3PL Expert Mary O'Connell. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Join the Small Fleet & Owner Operator Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc El Khoury, Co-Founder and CEO of trucking tech startup aifleet, joins FreightWaves Enterprise Trucking Carrier Expert, Thomas Wasson, as we look at how to use technology to challenge long-held assumptions about utilization and turnover in the trucking industry. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Join the Small Fleet & Owner Operator Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this chat, FreightWaves Staff Writer Grace Sharkey speaks with Adam Wingfield, Founder & Managing Director at Innovative Logistics Group, to discuss various business strategies for surviving a bear trucking market. Wingfield reviews ways to manage costs, how to build relationships for new business and what owner-operators can do to differentiate themselves from the competition. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Join the Small Fleet & Owner Operator Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kaylee Nix, Reporter at FreightWaves, sits down with Evan Shelley, CEO of Truck Parking Club, to discuss how it will take support from all parts of the industry to solve one of drivers’ most contentious problems: where to park their trucks. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Join the Small Fleet & Owner Operator Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todd Koca Founder, President and CEO of CrownSource, and Tyler Harden, Chief Product Officer of TTN Fleet Solutions, join us to highlight ways fleets can save through maintenance and exclusive cost savings programs. They are joined by FreightWaves Enterprise Trucking Carrier Expert, Thomas Wasson. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Join the Small Fleet & Owner Operator Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices