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What The Truck?!? is sending you into the weekend with all of the latest headlines and top stories from FreightWaves.com, as well as Earning Over / Under, On The Radar presented by SONAR, Fast Paced Forecast, and so much more. Let’s bang a little cowbell for the weekend and celebrate the launch of WTT?!?’s expansion to two episodes a week! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite pod player of choice. To book a free a SONAR demo visit FreightWaves.com/SONAR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? hits the road this week as Chad and Dooner make tracks towards Birmingham, Alabama to cover McLeod's Transportation, Finance and Accounting Conference. The guys talk with McLeod's CEO Tom McLeod, VP of Ops David Custred, CFO Kasey Burleson, Chief InfoSec Officer Ben Barnes, and Buddy Moore Trucking's CFO Susan Moore Kirkpatrick. Trade was the talk of the town, so we're talking tariffs, freight agnostic systems, market volatility, McLeod's beautiful new offices and campus, as well as their secret weapon: The Goosinator! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and everyone else podcasts are played. Follow our hosts on Twitter @chadprevost and @timothydooner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? rings the closing cowbell on Transparency19 with an interview with the event's mastermind, Arlen Stark, Chad and Dooner conduct exit interviews with Michael Carmody, Hector Hernandez, Susan Fall, and more. Then it's over to the judges table as we name not one but two More Cowbell Award winners! Get your tickets to MarketWaves now at https://www.freightwaves.com/marketwaves19 Never miss an episode by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast player of choice. You can find Chad and Dooner online on twitter @chadprevost and @timothydooner Check out their work and the rest of the FreightWaves tribe at www.freightwaves.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the Truck's Transparency19 coverage continues with our look at the sights, sounds, and people who made Day 2 such a special event. 11 new competitors enter the audio octagon of freight for bite sized interviews and a chance to win the What The Truck?!? Transparency19 100% More Cowbell Best in Show award. On the card we have: Vava Dimind of Hub Group on Data purity, people, and processes Michael Feig of Capital logistics on future proofing temperature control Michael Vincent of FreightWaves on team building through conferences Patrick Draut of KRatio on financial and freight futures Jeff Baer of LinkDrive on driver performance data and the psychology behind it Cathy Roberson Reporting on emerging FreightTech culture & trends Jon Walters of Wolf Direct on bridging the gap between the past and the present William Kerr of Edge Logistics on connecting with wired truckers Kate Juliao of TriumphPay on embracing the market and carrier experience Tom Burke of DrayMaster Inc on bridging the gap between the physical and the technical And Taylor Monks of BasicBlock.io on making blockchain invisible Subscribe now and never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So, What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? On today’s episode, we talk with correspondent Mike Angell on the ocean report. Is the maritime tech advances more of an evolution or a revolution? Kevin “King of the” Hill gives us his insider scoop on Amazon and the carrier evolution/revolution. Jay Wartzberger clubs shocks us with the size and scope, the ways and means of Autohauling, Repo, and the developing situation of new tech for the segment. Ryan “Silver Fox” Rogers of Covenant Transport gives us his take on team driving, the logistics of logistics, and how to keep everyone buckled up and having fun. Charlie “Big Money” Dehoney, president and CEO of Manning Transport offers his secret sauce for how to bring a legacy carrier up with the times. Zach “Sultan of SONAR” Strickland dishes on market conditions and the latest and greatest advances in real time data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to our sponsor, the NACV Show. Outside the lines report from the field: The Falcon story just keeps on giving Earnings Over/Under: Eaton posts record revenue in first quarter Genesee & Wyoming’s earnings report light of estimates, maintains 2019 outlook Paccar posts record revenues, profits in first quarter Ryder beats earnings and raises guidance Oshkosh Corporation announces gainful second quarter GWR’s lower than expected earnings due to weather, but guidance and new business pipeline intact Hub Group posts record per-share earnings in quarter, raises full-year estimates C.H. Robinson scrapes out an earnings beat on 4.4 percent lower revenue Wabash sees solid demand for trailers after record first-quarter sales Saia Inc. reports increases in revenue, operating income in the first quarter Atlas Air reports earnings ahead of expectations, maintains guidance XPO shows operational strength in first quarter Schneider focuses on lower guidance In other news: Amazon disintermediation story further analysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Falcon Transport execs allege mismanagement, contract demands led to company’s abrupt collapse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? episode 65 What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Thanks to our sponsor, TriumphPay. TriumphPay is the leading carrier payment platform in transportation. With over 50,000 carriers paid, TriumphPay helps to drive capacity, efficiency and cash flow for brokers and shippers. Visit triumphpay.com to learn more. Whatcha drinkin? Weekly Market Update: Freight brokers call market bottom, look for spring tightening Earnings Over/Under: Knight-Swift modestly beats expectations and trims guidance Manhattan Associates’ adjusted earnings beat Wall Street expectations Old Dominion beats earnings on lower OR, but no 2019 revenue guidance UPS posts mixed-bag of first quarter numbers – company remains “show-me story,” analyst says Universal Logistics posts record first quarter despite truckload decline BorgWarner issues soft second quarter guidance despite beating first quarter expectations Updated: Echo Global Logistics squeaks out an earnings win against tough comparisons Landstar System sees first quarter results ahead of expectations Tesla misses analysts’ forecasts, loses $2.90 per share in first quarter All Thing Tech: Tech group calls for national road-user fee Waymo is setting up a production facility in Detroit to manufacture self-driving cars A view from the front lines of ocean shipping’s technological evolution Daimler CEO draws (electric) line in the sand, Portland facility to convert to EV manufacturing Penske opens heavy-duty electric charging stations What’s coming up on the radio show this week? We spend 5 Good Minutes with Melissa Forman, COO of TriumphPay. Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? Transparency19 coming May 6-8? Bevi water machine in HQ2? Endless local beer on tap? Cornhole on Fridays? Garage doors that open onto Market Street? Tesla missing its earning? The flatbed trucking market? Having a Taco Mac across the Market Street? Tim Dooner joining us on What the Truck?!? The future of precision railroading Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? episode 64 What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? TriumphPay is the leading carrier payment platform in transportation. With over 50,000 carriers paid, TriumphPay helps to drive capacity, efficiency and cash flow for brokers and shippers. Visit triumphpay.com to learn more. Weekly Market Update: J.B. Hunt misses analysts' first quarter earnings and revenue estimates Truckload carriers' first quarter results don't appear to be in jeopardy after the J.B. Hunt report Marten Transport reports best-ever net increase of more than 30 percent in first quarter of 2019 What gets hauled to Vegas, stays in Vegas And then on to the freight tech headlines of the week: FreightTech investment surges in 2019 ValueAct Capital believes Nikola Motor Company is a gamechanger in the freight industry On-demand warehousing startup Flowspace raises $12 million in Series A investment Singapore collaborates with Volocopter to add air taxis to its skyline Big deal, little deal (what's the deal with you)? Canada to appeal WTO ruling over U.S. softwood lumber tariffs Over 20 years later, Lytx continues to evolve alongside the industry it serves FreightWaves and TIA announce SONAR data partnership Kansas City Southern's first-quarter net profit jumps 16 percent Government watchdogs urge review of underride guard requirements Record-breaking snow season breaks Sierra Nevada drought E-commerce breeds "algorithmic-based pricing conspiracies" Manufacturing stalls again, capping a disappointing quarter for freight demand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? episode 63 What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? TriumphPay is the leading carrier payment platform in transportation. With over 50,000 carriers paid, TriumphPay helps to drive capacity, efficiency and cash flow for brokers and shippers. Visit triumphpay.com to learn more. Our focus this week is on regulatory moves, final mile and LTL, and updates in freight tech and capital investment. This week Ellis Smith joins Chad Prevost in the studio while JP is on assignment in Orlando covering the TIA Conference. Freight Tech and capital investment: Uber expected to register IPO on April 11, anticipates $100B in valuation Start-ups in Seattle: Where are the Amazon spin-out companies? Last mile: In `delivery nation,' all roads lead to the final mile UPS to roll out major pricing revamp as it benefits from network efficiency steps Regulatory: U.S. carriers face carbon surcharge in Canadian provinces States taking the lead in "policy disruption" for AV and EV Closing drug-test loopholes could hit driver availability Virginia sets higher fuel taxes, registration fees to fund improvements, especially on 81 Trucking and rail industries to advise regulators on national security Port Report: Trump signs executive order seeking to boost U.S. energy development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? episode 62 What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? TriumphPay is the leading carrier payment platform in transportation. With over 50,000 carriers paid, TriumphPay helps to drive capacity, efficiency and cash flow for brokers and shippers. Visit triumphpay.com to learn more. Weekly Market Update: Survey data shows upcoming improvement in manufacturing, softening service sector U.S. rail volumes dip as carriers grapple with flooding impacts War on Detention update: Specialty stores and electronic retail tops the list for longest dock times And then on to the other big headlines of the week: ICONIQ Capital invests in Truckstop.com at $1B valuation White House: Trump would let trucks cross Mexican border if it closes Providence Equity buys GlobalTranz back from The Jordan Company after just 8 months Stock stumbling, Lyft announces $50 million in transportation initiatives Big deal, little deal (what's the deal with you)? Canadian National lays out $615 million capital plan for eastern provinces March Class 8 truck orders plummet 66 percent from a year Departure of Maersk's No. 2 executive marks official end of liner operator's foray into oil and gas Researchers trick Tesla Autopilot using stickers on the road Walmart is introducing a voice assistant to take on Amazon Fast Radius raises $48 million to scale up its additive manufacturing capacity Navistar recalls more than 24,000 International-brand trucks for exhaust pipe defect Canadian carrier Bison Transport acquires Wisconsin-based trucking fleet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? episode 61 What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Well, a lot. Like Friday is the day that the Freight Futures becomes reality. We also discuss private equity and VC in transportation logistics and celebrate freight and tech and innovation. Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. Weekly Market Update: Flatbed outlook for 2019 looks significantly worse compared to 2018 Brokers, carriers, and Wall Street agree: freight volumes stagnant Economic outlook depends on the data points you believe Radio Recap: independent contractors, rails, futures, and data And then on to the other big headlines of the week: Private equity on a mission to bring transport and logistics into the future Autonomous, electric and regulatory barriers: Navistar’s Gilligan paints a path forward Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? LIDAR company lands $60M Chinese commercial vehicle market expected to continue softening through 2022 UPS and Matternet launch commercial drone deliveries on N.C. hospital campus Uber buys Middle East rival Careem for $3.1 billion Volkswagen partners with Amazon subsidiary to improve operational efficiency Indian logistics startup Delhivery attains unicorn status with new financial raise All-electric seaplane fleet coming to the Pacific Northwest Canadian trucker XTL says hourly driver pay program is paying off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? episode 61 What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Well, a lot. Like Friday is the day that the Freight Futures becomes reality. We also discuss private equity and VC in transportation logistics and celebrate freight and tech and innovation. Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. Weekly Market Update: Flatbed outlook for 2019 looks significantly worse compared to 2018 Brokers, carriers, and Wall Street agree: freight volumes stagnant Economic outlook depends on the data points you believe Radio Recap: independent contractors, rails, futures, and data And then on to the other big headlines of the week: Private equity on a mission to bring transport and logistics into the future Autonomous, electric and regulatory barriers: Navistar’s Gilligan paints a path forward Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? LIDAR company lands $60M Chinese commercial vehicle market expected to continue softening through 2022 UPS and Matternet launch commercial drone deliveries on N.C. hospital campus Uber buys Middle East rival Careem for $3.1 billion Volkswagen partners with Amazon subsidiary to improve operational efficiency Indian logistics startup Delhivery attains unicorn status with new financial raise All-electric seaplane fleet coming to the Pacific Northwest Canadian trucker XTL says hourly driver pay program is paying off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? episode 60 What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. Weekly Market Update: Shippers return to their old ways of detention as carrier compliance increases Radio Recap: guests discuss actionable data on show 4 And then on to the other big headlines of the week: BLS cites lack of pay – not drivers – as cause for driver shortage ATA asserts government driver shortage study gets it wrong Soft CVTI guidance sparks truckload selloff FedEx earnings depressed by slowing global economy and trade fears Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? California clean tech coalition endorses “transforming trucking” legislative package Orca AI is helping ships navigate safely in congested waters Experts react on AAR's request for cost-benefit analysis in STB proceedings Federal Reserve says no rate hikes, 2.1% GDP growth in 2019 Supreme Court declines to review California case with possible driver classification impact TuSimple adds night vision to the mix Court dismisses carrier lawsuit against Rhode Island truck tolling Truck trailer orders down again in February, but analysts predict another record year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. Weekly Market Update: Weekly Market Update: Freight volumes move the opposite direction of the clocks And then on to the other big headlines of the week: Grimaldi ship sinks in Bay of Biscay U.S. airlines, Boeing ground all 737 MAX aircraft after FAA reversal FEMA contractor Lipsey Logistics CEO arrested for cocaine distribution that includes kids FedEx doesn't consider Amazon a competitor? SEC filings beg to differ Finally, the freight duo plays a round of Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? Will they finally get them all in under two minutes? FMCSA chief Martinez’s reception at TCA marks improved relationship between regulators and industry. Big Deal or Little Deal? Trump budget plan boosts funding for major freight projects. Big Deal or Little Deal? Wagers, XPO’s COO, leaves company after position is eliminated. Big Deal or Little Deal? Freight rates from/to China slide down the slippery slope. Big Deal or Little Deal? Oil major BP announces new low-sulfur fuel. Big Deal or Little Deal? Hydrogen, not batteries, seen as the fuel for carbon-free trucking in the long run. Big Deal or Little Deal? LNG market ignites Jones Act debate on Capitol Hill. Big Deal or Little Deal? Bumble Bee Foods is tracking seafood across global supply chains through blockchain. Big Deal or Little Deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On our bonus episode coverage we deep dive into autonomous technology and driver retention and turnover, especially from the perspective of small and mid-size carriers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? This week Chad and JP are joined by FreightWaves' Chief Data Scientist, Daniel Pickett. Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. First, they bring you the Weekly Market Update: Weekly Market Update: March volumes arrive on schedule, capacity remains loose Brokers say ample capacity readily absorbing contracted volume uptick FreightWaves releases Vnomics miles per gallon index in SONAR Radio Recap: quotables from FreightWaves' second show And then on to the other big headlines of the week: Teamster locals' `no' votes throw wrench into UPS' contract implementation Cost blowouts cause profits to plunge at CMA CGM Regulatory hurdles threaten to slow blockchain development in the U.S. Harris Williams bankers explain why 3PL M&A will stay hot in 2019 Finally, they play another round of Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? and try desperately to make the two-minute cut. Maersk's CEO touts ease of booking ocean freight, putting freight forwarders on notice Big Deal or Little Deal? REIT Colony Capital expands industrial portfolio in $1.1 billion deal Big Deal or Little Deal? Warning UPS about excessive capex and buybacks, Moody’s downgrades outlook to negative Big Deal or Little Deal? Gates, a16z invest in KoBold Metals, AI startup hunting ethical cobalt Big Deal or Little Deal? Regulators make it easier to upgrade commercial drivers licenses Big Deal or Little Deal? UPS creates executive role to promote diversity, women in business Big Deal or Little Deal? New logistics center to benefit Alaska air cargo transfer program Big Deal or Little Deal? U.S. and China near deal, but it may not solve global trade problems Big Deal or Little Deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. First, Chad and Zach hit you with the weekly market update: Spot market drives carrier revenues higher in 2018 Freight brokers say capacity loose, markets stable Then, they're on to some other headlines of the week: FreightWaves secures $20 million in Series B funding from corporate and strategic investors Breaking: SEC wants Elon Musk held in contempt FedEx to roll out delivery robot capable of 8-mile round-trip trek Finally, the freight thugs play a game of big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? Will they (finally) cover the eight headlines in under two minutes? Hacked drones an increasing concern as government seeks to ease restrictions Big Deal or Little Deal? China-U.S. tensions hurt confidence and re-route APAC supply chains Big Deal or Little Deal? An end in sight for tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum Big Deal or Little Deal? ShipChain and Scanlog partner over blockchain-based track-and-trace platform Big Deal or Little Deal? Radio Recap: FreightWaves inaugural broadcast from Radio City Big Deal or Little Deal? TravelCenters of America halved operating loss in fourth quarter Big Deal or Little Deal? Coalition pushes for young driver training to expand workforce Big Deal or Little Deal? Ag shippers seek funding action for stressed out transportation system Big Deal or Little Deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? First, we begin with out weekly Market Update: Weekly Market Update: Volumes slide under previous year values as spring approaches Trucking Freight Futures Atlanta: attendees ask about volatility, small players and liquidity And then on to the other big headlines of the week: Why Chicago brokers call contract rates ‘paper rates’ Could one job change be at the heart of Amazon’s $600 million decision to yank XPO business? Walmart earnings give Amazon a run for its money Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? Trucks ready to fight Connecticut’s new tolling plan Big deal or Little deal? “Shattering blow” – Honda to announce Swindon plant closure Railroads look to PTC to shake out more capacity Big deal or Little deal? Roadrunner's rights offering leaves Elliott Management owning 90% of the company Big deal or Little deal? China may be first in large-scale autonomous vehicle adoption Big deal or Little deal? End of Airbus A380 production draws jeers, not tears from air cargo community Big deal or Little deal? FreightWaves LIVE: U.S. Xpress launches driver development program Big deal or Little deal? Container ports singled out in federal spending bill Big deal or Little deal? Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. We are visited by two special guests for this week’s episode: Zach Strickland and making his “inaugural debut” Michael Crosby. Weekly Market Update: What is happening from a carrier’s perspective, and what is happening from a shipper’s perspective? We’ve got the yen and the yang. Futures: And as a matter of fact, it’s these two different points of view that make for a trucking freight futures market: Houston and Dallas. And then we discuss the middle men: Barry Bannister, Stifel's prophet of doom Key takeaways from Stifel’s private equity and venture capital panel And then on to the other big headlines of the week: LTL carrier New England Motor Freight to shut down after filing for bankruptcy protection Self-driving truck startup TuSimple raises $95 million, breaks “unicorn” barrier Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? Chad asks Zach Norfolk Southern lays tracks for cost cuts, service improvements with 2021 strategic plan J.P. Morgan Executive Director to lead Trucking Freight Futures for FreightWaves Maersk begins inland water services across river Ganges in India Expanding customs brokerage business is a global initiative says Maersk Zach asks Chad Franchising your mailbox might put the USPS out of business Truck stop owners feeling the high-tech heat Oregon aims to create an export market for marijuana Meal and rest break fight continues as California, Teamsters ask 9th Circuit Court to overturn FMCSA decision Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. Zach Strickland and Ashley Coker join Chad Prevost to discuss the weekly market playbook: Weekly Market Update: Has the freight market bottomed? ECHO beats earnings on managed transportation growth Old Dominion beats Q4 earnings estimates, keeps OR below 80 mark Saia's earnings are solid; Schneider gets an uplift from Merrill Lynch USA Truck continues the trend: another strong quarter, improvement in OR, a jump in the stock price And then on to the other big headlines of the week: Why trucking freight futures now? Convoy eliminates human intervention in load-matching Finally, Chad and Zach play Big Deal, Little Deal (what’s the deal with you)? An Australian first — Port of Melbourne breaks three million TEU mark Big deal or Little deal? Logistics Property to develop distribution center on Chicago’s southwest side Big deal or Little deal? Impact of Tesla’s Maxwell Technologies acquisition uncertain on existing Maxwell fleet business Big deal or Little deal? FourKites raises $50 million in Series C financing Big deal or Little deal? Autonomous trucks will save carriers money and improve driver livelihoods Big deal or Little deal? January truck orders fall; cancellations start rising Big deal or Little deal? WorkHound reduces driver turnover by giving fleets actionable insights based on driver concerns Big deal or Little deal? White House help on ELD exemptions for small-business truckers sought Big deal or Little deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. The dynamic freight duo discuss the weekly market playbook: Weekly Market Update: Volumes recover as end of month nears; Polar vortex heats up Chicago And then on to the other big headlines of the week: Knight Swift's margins improve across the board with higher ORs reported C. H. Robinson beats Street consensus on earnings growth by double digits Truckload stocks outperforming S&P 500 so far in 2019 New coalition seeks repeal of federal excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers Arbitration isn't dead after New Prime, law firm says, but the states will be the battleground Truckers could be focus of vehicle-mIles traveled tax proposals – lawmaker Finally, JP talks to Scott Cousins, CTO of Redwood Logistics, for 5 Good Minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The dynamic freight duo are joined by guest star, Zach Strickland, as they discuss the weekly market playbook: Weekly Market Update: Largest single day drop in freight volume since Spring of 2018 The Permian Basin’s demand for crude oil tanker trucks could quadruple in Q2 Shippers have the upper hand in 2019. Here's what that means: And then on to the other earnings headlines of the week: Covenant beats analyst projections and posts record Q4 revenues Heartland Express achieves remarkable OR improvement in the fourth quarter Canadian Pacific wows 'em with a sub-57% operating ratio Will Amazon cut the accessorial ties binding parcel shippers? Unpaid Coast Guard workforce slows maritime business Finally, Chad and JP try to break a record with Big Deal, Little Deal? Will they get it done? Proposed Chinese grain buy could boost prices, railroad volumes ‘Stay out of the sand traps’ -- brokers navigate tricky bid season Prologis injects some cautious prudence amid strong 2018 results For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index posts best year since 1998 Days of free money are over for inventory-carrying, but it’s not time to declare armageddon Shipping innovation is moving faster than regulation Hours of Service rule victim of government shutdown Redwood Logistics gains foothold in Southeast with LTX Solutions acquisition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Notes: Then, they tackle the headlines with a Market Playbook angle: Weekly Market Update: Capacity abounds as volume flattens Inflation pressure cools, but trucking rates keep climbing Carriers roughed up as shippers, brokers search for freight market bottom And onto other headlines of the week: U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of driver in dispute with New Prime Ford, Volkswagen announce partnership to jointly develop commercial vans, pickups Volkswagen announces Chattanooga plant expansion; focus on electric vehicles Finally, they play an especially rousing round of Big Deal, Little Deal? Brexit deal is best route forward for freight industry Big deal or Little deal? Autobon AI wants to turn all trucks into autonomous trucks Big deal or Little deal? Another step in the comeback of Roadrunner: a mainstream analyst is following them again Big deal or Little deal? Airbus announces 400 new jobs; will build the A220 in Mobile Big deal or Little deal? Slowing wood demand reduces global trade of lumber Big deal or Little deal? Evergreen adds mega-ships to its fleet Big deal or Little deal? Volvo finding early success with subscription-based car model Big deal or Little deal? FedEx unit to pay $35.3 million to New York State to settle cigarette-trafficking charges Big deal or Little deal? And last but not least, they have 5 Good Minutes with SVP of Redwood Logistics, Steve Gadaleta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, JP drinks tap water while Chad cracks open a Hutton and Smith Basecamp Blonde. Then they tackle an abundance of big headlines from this week in all things logistics: A look back at 2018 and how it will influence 2019 Virginia's governor, with bipartisan backing, supports tolls for Interstate 81 Black Smoke Matters posts list of industry concerns Trucking companies exposed to new liability risk after FMCSA preemption Daimler is just one step away from fully autonomous semi-trucks Freight brokers cautiously optimistic in the New Year, but there’s an ominous counterpoint The dynamic freight duo then spend Five Good Minutes with FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller on building collaborations between logistics companies in Freight Alley. And then they tackle another eight headlines in under two minutes on Big deal little deal (what's the deal with you)? Transport ministry hails Brexit truck test a success: Big deal or little deal? Parcel carriers shone during peak delivery period, firm’s data shows: Big deal or little deal? Fracking jobs peaked in June; so did flatbed rates: Big deal or little deal? Reversing a long downward trend, U.S. CO2 emissions rose in 2018: report: Big deal or little deal? 'Deep data' to become the greatest natural resource, tech execs say: Big deal or little deal? Growth of ride-hailing market in the U.S. is strewn with uncertainties: Big deal or little deal? Autonomous cargo vans to deliver Walmart’s groceries with Udelv: Big deal or little deal? J.B. Hunt expands its last mile "big and bulky" business with Cory acquisition: Big deal or little deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WTT episode sponsored by Redwood Logistics First, JP and Chad are joined by special guest, Sultan of SONAR, Zach Strickland, and all imbibe upon a Bells Two-Hearted in a tip of the cap to JP's go to. Then, they get right down to the headlines of the week. Distressed LTL carrier Xpress Global Systems snapped up by Aterian Investment Partners Transport in 2018: the year that ELDs, the economy and the driver squeeze all came together Relationship between Dallas and Los Angeles explains the freight market in 2018 They spend 5 Good Minutes with Paul Enos, CEO of the Nevada Trucking Association, and follow that by a rousing rounds of Big deal little deal, what's the deal with you? FMCSA says trucks can use cameras instead of rear-view mirrors All roads on the Silk Road lead through Xiamen, China a16z, General Catalyst pour $100M into Samsara at $3.6B valuation Andrew Silver reflects on MoLo Solutions’ first full year of operations Amazon says it delivered 1 billion holiday `items' for free under Prime service Freight delays loom if government shutdown goes long-term The FreightWaves oil report: "Puts" put the pressure on petroleum prices Electric vehicle manufacturing in China drives metal demand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, Chad and JP crack open a Victory Golden Monkey Tripel Belgian and a Green Bench Happy Hermit Pale Ale. That's right, JP is branching out. Then, they cover some of this week's headlines in all things freight and logistics. Capacity tightens as drivers reposition for holiday hometime Wet, windy weather ahead for final Christmas shipping push Driver amenities, poor relationships and pay, and ELD concerns among top driver frustrations Transparency19 unveils new immersive format, keynotes Then, they play Big Deal, Little Deal? Whats the deal with you? FMCSA drug testing program in DOT crosshairs Big deal or little deal? CSX to double-stack trains through Baltimore after century-old tunnel is fixed Big deal or little deal? Low carbon standards buoy sustainable jet fuel market Big deal or little deal? Food supply chains need to reduce the consumer-retailer disconnect Big deal or little deal? Amazon challenges FedEx, UPS with new air freight hub Big deal or little deal? Bellhops sets Freight Alley fundraising record with $31 million haul Big deal or little deal? Stalled budget prompts new approach to ELD exemption status Big deal or little deal? President Xi’s ‘40-years-of-reform’ speech fails to excite China watchers Big deal or little deal? Happy Holidays from What the Truck?!? and FreightWaves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, JP and Chad crack open a Bells Two-Hearted and a Sierra Nevada Hop Bullet double IPA. Then, they cover some of this week's headlines in all things freight and logistics. Winter Storm Diego still trouble in the South, Snowstorms out west this week Christmas comes early for most freight brokers in 2018 XPO shares stage steep drop as company's 2019 earnings growth may fall under analyst estimates Transport and trade leaders react angrily to latest Brexit delay Finally, they play another round of Big deal little deal, what's the deal with you? Will they make it a record tying three in a row? KeepTruckin adds key leaders, updates IFTA reporting Big deal or little deal? Cowen joins chorus of trucking bears but says 3PLs are safe Big deal or little deal? Australian watchdog sues port operator over crippling covenants Big deal or little deal? The ground is sinking beneath the feet of on-demand riding startups Big deal or little deal? Amazon’s Fort Worth regional air hub may bring other modal assets into play Big deal or little deal? Freight rates on the Rhine subside as water levels finally rise Big deal or little deal? Trucking rates continue to climb as carriers retain pricing power Big deal or little deal? It’s getting heavy at USPS, and that may not be good Big deal or little deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JP slugs a Bells Two-Hearted and Chad is visited by a Bearded Iris Homestyle. The dynamic transportation due cover some galvanizing headlines of the week: Big deal or little deal? What’s the deal with Trump’s trade truce? XPO widens internal workplace practices probe in wake of alleged problems at Memphis facility Brokers: capacity migrating south for the winter Treasury task force proposes sweeping USPS changes, Amazon and e-retailers on edge They spend 5 Good Minutes with Director of Education at IANA, Hal Pollard. Finally, Chad and JP play their go-to headline roundup: Big deal little deal? What's the deal with you? French government backs down - suspends added fuel taxes for six months Big Deal or Little Deal? Truck orders take seasonal dip in November; approaching 500K units for 2018 Big Deal or Little Deal? Oil producers face multiple challenges in December Big Deal or Little Deal? Project44 acquires GateHouse Logistics to create international visibility footprintBig Deal or Little Deal? HyperloopTT partners with Hamburg port terminal operator for cargo hyperloop Big Deal or Little Deal? Railroads should have seat at the autonomous vehicle table, AAR says Big Deal or Little Deal? Dry bulk carrier stocks win big on China tariff delay Big Deal or Little Deal? GM deals with political blowback as they push toward an autonomous and sedan-less future Big Deal or Little Deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad and JP celebrate the holiday season with a bit of bourbon and "bitter" cheer. Then, they're off and running on this week's headline roundup. GM lays off thousands of workers, five plants up for closure Pump and dump scheme of medical marijuana companies and "trucking rate firm" National Academies of Sciences outlines path forward for study of twin 33s ‘Like a gun to my head’— drivers weigh in on ELDs, pay and parking They take on 8 headlines in under two minutes (or do they?) with another rousing round of Big deal little deal? Fleet Complete equity acquired by pension fund, guides for 10x growth Big deal or little deal? J.B. Hunt, project44 sign IT pact allowing Hunt customers to access all carrier data on one platform Big deal or little deal? XPO launches last-mile delivery tracking through Google Search Big deal or little deal? Arrive Logistics launches Chattanooga office Big deal or little deal? Rally is building an on-demand bus ride-sharing market for the U.S. Big deal or little deal? AGL CEO: visibility next year’s goal, adaptability and automation three-year outlook Big deal or little deal? Echo Global CEO: the role of brokers, one-size-fits-all tech, and other 2019 questions Big deal or little deal? Goods trade deficit widens again as exports fall, imports rise Big deal or little deal? Finally, they spend 5 Good Minutes (well, more like 8) with Scott Friesen, VP of strategic analytics at ECHO. Big deal or little deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's headlines bring us an array of reasons to be grateful for the coverage of FreightWaves and What the Truck?!? U.S. and China face last chance to avoid Jan. 1 tariff hikes, but don't get your hopes up Freight.Tech25: In spite of rocky year, Tesla shocks the world and places third Freight.Tech 25: Silicon Valley money and the network effect lead Convoy to #4 Battery and design woes continue to torment e-scooter startup Lime (with special guest Casey Larkin) Major Thanksgiving snowstorm to delay truckers out west: flooding in some valleys Then, they play another round of Big deal little deal? Electric, hydrogen, and modal shifts among pathways to a net-zero carbon environment for transportation Big deal or little deal? FedEx Freight to operate last-mile pilots in 5 markets during first half of FY 2019 Big deal or little deal? Postal workers in Canada reject Canada Post's call for a cooling-down period Big deal or little deal? Panama spread widens in last week for pre-tariff China - East Coast sailings Big deal or little deal? Jet fuel surcharges adding to air shippers' holiday costs Big deal or little deal? Deutsche Post DHL Group announces $21 million venture raise for supply risk company, Resilience360 Big deal or little deal? FedEx orders 1,000 Chanje electric vans from Ryder Big deal or little deal? Albertsons ignores the noise, orders 10 Tesla Semi trucks Big deal or little deal? Finally, they spend 5 Good Minutes with Marissa Ash from Transfix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JP and Chad bring you a special broadcast from Texas Station at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. They’re joined by special guest, FreightWaves’ executive editor, John Kingston. First, they discuss the MarketWaves afterhours party with Uber Freight and what kind of Texas-sized beers they’re imbibing. Then, they discuss some of this week’s headlines: The launch of the Freight Futures Exchange Craig Fuller’s conversation with Michael Lewis Best in Show winners from MarketWaves18 Demo Day The inaugural Freight.Tech winners As if all that isn’t enough, they also spend 5 Good Minutes with one of the Demo Day Best in Show winners, Shipwell’s Greg Price and Jason Fargas. They also have a fascinating 5 Good Minutes with Echo Logistics’ CEO, Doug Waggoner. Will they run the gauntlet of our journalists’ incisive questions in time to win the big prize? Tune in to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode Chad consumers a powerful Lagunita’s Brown Shugga’ and JP sticks with a Bell’s two-hearted but with a twist. Then, they cover the headlines of the week with a focus on drivers and tech. Nikola Motor to introduce hydrogen-electric tractor to Europe McKinsey: how analytics drives sales growth in transport & logistics Netradyne captures over 100 million minutes of driving video data to improve driver behavior El Niño could significantly slow down U.S. supply chain this winter Finally, they play a Big Deal, Little Deal? Will they make it two in a row? FTR and ACT report another banner month in the class 8 order book Amazon Delivery Service Partners was highly touted; where does it stand after a few months? Ford jumps into the e-bike bandwagon, buys e-scooter startup Spin Barchart CEO Haraburda discusses financial data business and our new partnership Konexial partners with Dock411 to add dock information to My20 ELD and GoLoad matching platform Will the new trade deal prevent Mexican trucks from entering the U.S.? KeepTruckin introduces App Marketplace to leverage data-driven integrations for users GE Transportation Port Optimizer technology pilot project increases supply chain performance at Port of Long Beach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode Chad imbibes a Truckstop Honey from Back 40 beer from Gadsden, Alabama and JP has the usual comfort brew, a Bell’s two-hearted. This week, leading up to the midterms, the dynamic freight duo take on a variety of political issues such as they pertain to freight and economics. They measure the political B.S. meter from a scale of 1-10. Spear speech to ATA reveals organization plan to reach out to independent drivers Drug testing legislation to include hair-sample testing for truck drivers Teamsters ready to walk from UPS Freight should second contract fail FreightWaves and Jason Schenker talk about the midterm implications for the freight economy Then, they rally with a rousing round of Big Deal, Little Deal (what's the deal with you)? XPO drivers in N.J. agree to join Teamsters Big deal or Little Deal? Trucking carriers shift capacity to capture port volumes Big deal or Little Deal? Uptake taps into Geotab sensors, artificial intelligence to take predictive maintenance a step further Big deal or Little Deal? To reduce traffic, pollution, delivery services hop on the bike Big deal or Little Deal? Manufacturing, and not ecommerce, is the decisive factor of international air cargo growth Big deal or Little Deal? FreightWaves partners with Benzinga to bring freight market news to the masses Big deal or Little Deal? Brent-WTI spread widens; crude prices propped up by supply worries Big deal or Little Deal? Final phase of I-269 opens, allowing trucks to bypass Memphis traffic Big deal or Little Deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JP and Chad slug a Sweetwater IPA and Brooklyn Lager. Then, they tackle the headlines of the week: Tesla posts epic earnings beat FMCSA will no longer assume a commercial driver "is always a human" as it prods autonomous trucking Whitepaper: TransportTech venture capital trending hot. Then, they bring back the Big Deal, Little Deal? What's the deal with JP? Rank-and-file blowback expected as UPS, Teamster contract saga takes unusual turn: Big deal or little deal? Freight forwarders: tariffs broke peak season in two: Big deal or little deal? Giant mosquitoes a public health issue during Hurricane Michael clean up: Big deal or little deal? Covenant rushes into dedicated; beats the Street: Big deal or little deal? Target lays down the e-commerce gauntlet, offers free two-day shipping: Big deal or little deal? Innovate or die: e-commerce and the iconic bankruptcy of Sears: Big deal or little deal? KeepTruckin’s new HQ expands investment in Nashville: Big deal or little deal? Tennessee Tech admits results of glider kit study were “inaccurate”: Big deal or little deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad and JP crack open a feel-good-go-to in Bell's Two-Hearted, and a first time try of Birhimgham brewery's TrimLine IPA. This week they cover the technology headlines and earning reports of the week. First, the technology: What’s past is prologue: Vapor setting the stage for a whole new internet Uncovering the electric scooter rage in U.S. metropolitans Metals are jostling for position to be a part of the next wave of battery technology for electric vehicles Moody’s suggests that autonomous vehicle startups have inherent disadvantages IBM announces blockchain-based food safety network widely available across industry Food supply chains need an economic incentive to adopt blockchain Then, the dynamic freight duo spends 5-Good Minutes with William Kerr of Edge Logistics. And finally the earnings reports. J.B. Hunt's earnings beat estimates thanks to better brokerage, truckload businesses Trump's tariffs are wrecking Wabash National's earnings CSX boasts better third-quarter results as it aims at 'winning back share from trucks' How brokerages navigate Q4 volatility Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Chad in the Bahamas, market analyst Zach Strickland cracks open a Hutton & Smith Tectonic Session IPA with JP, who’s having his comfort beer, Bell’s Two Hearted. They’re joined by Senior Meteorologist Nick Austin for the first big headline of the week, a round-up of our Hurricane Michael coverage. Hurricane Michael aftermath: localized damage, regional supply chains intact Trucking rates are starting to plateau, but market remains strong says ATA economist Dow Industrials plummet 500 points, catching up to Transports selloff Despite transport selloff, Stifel reiterates ‘buy’ on CHRW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeling guilty about tricking JP into a beer other than Bell's Two-Hearted last week, Chad breaks down and shares a Bells Two-Hearted with JP. Then, the dynamic freight duo takes a shot at some serious headlines of the week. U.S. Supreme Court to hear case that tests how owner-operators, carriers settle disputes Railroads+Shippers=Solutions Conference What’s a mango got to do with it? Blockchain expert panel at McLeod They sit down for Five Good Minutes with Tom McLeod at the McLeod UC2018 conference. Finally, they play another rousing round of Big Deal, Little Deal? The 'new NAFTA' creates certainty for oil & gas investors FreightWaves to compete for FIA Innovator of the Year 2018 SambaSafety announces new CSA scorecard to address FAST Act score model Larkin: LTL to benefit most from e-commerce growth Drivers continue switching jobs as turnover rate hits 5-year high A creative approach to solving a big (rig) problem Record rainfall, water rescues in the Desert Southwest FMCSA plans proposed rulemaking to address regulations slowing development of autonomous technologies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad and JP crack open an Aquafina and a Diet Coke at McLeod Software's User Conference 2018 and discuss the Elon Musk / SEC drama over the weekend, exciting new features added to McLeod's PowerBroker, project44's new capital raise, the McLeod Data Science Initiative, and Walmart's blockchain partnership with IBM. We're proud to say that this episode was brought to you by McLeod Software. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, Chad plays a dirty trick on JP who isn't able to go with good ol' standby and ends up with a Hutton and Smith Tectonic while Chad checks out a Hi-wire hi-pitch IPA. Then, they cover the abundant headlines of the week: Former Pilot Flying J President Mark Hazelwood sentenced to 150 months Safer salads hit the shelves in 2019 "Gig" driver wages are falling, and their numbers are increasing: Chase study They interrupt their program for Five Good Minutes with Keith Mader, the VP of Analytics for Trimble Transportation. Goldman Sachs: trucking rates to peak in Q4, gradually decline in 2019 North Carolina residents sue CSX for failure to prevent devastating flooding After all that, they rally with a killer round of Big Deal, Little Deal? Blockchain port clearance system to be launched at Shanghai and Guangdong Crude oil prices rally to a four year high Will Iran become the next Venezuela? FMCSA eliminates requirement for military CDL holders to pass knowledge, driving skills tests Parade releases A.I.-powered carrier platform for brokerages with a focus on relationships BoxLock combines innovation and simplicity to curb porch pirates Denham Amendment booted from final FAA reauthorization bill Brazil-premium for soybeans could see Chinese buyers increasing shipments from the US Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JP and Chad begin by cracking open another round of suds and discuss the benefits of "chasing the NEIPA dragon." Then, they touch on a little bit of everything from this week's wide-ranging headlines of the week. Freight Alley: a region where logistics contributes to more than 40% of the economy ArcBest's accounting irregularities They interrupt their program for 5 Good Minutes, sponsored by Trimble, with Ashley Smith from Truckers Against Trafficking. It all connects: supply chain sustainability is just good business Punjabis and their rise as an Indian-origin trucking community in the U.S. Then, they go for broke and try to round up eight more headlines in two-minutes or under for the fourth consecutive time. Florence adds volatility to lean hog prices: big deal or little deal? UPS announces plans to hire 100,000 seasonal workers to deliver for the holiday rush: big deal or little deal? FedEx's higher employee compensation costs sends shares lower: big deal or little deal? Women and young people: Addressing the driver shortage without compromising safety: big deal or little deal? Traveler’s rights after Hurricane Florence? There’s an app for that: big deal or little deal? What is the Typhoon Mangkhut fallout on shipping and the supply chain?: big deal or little deal? New Jersey unemployment tax owner-operator exemption gutted: What’s the fallout?: big deal or little deal? Union Pacific will implement parts of the precision railroading model: big deal or little deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JP and Chad are joined by FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller, EVP David Bradford, and Meteorologist Nick Austin for a special Hurricane Edition of What the Truck?!? First, Nick talks about the current state of Hurricane Florence and its likely impacts--wind damage, rainfall, and storm surge. Then, Craig and David discuss the logistics of hurricane relief, drawing on their experience providing transportation services to FEMA after Hurricanes Isabel, Charley, Ivan, and Katrina. We talk about the early struggles of federal agencies to adapt to using private logistics contractors, and how disaster relief operations have evolved over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode JP and Chad come to you live from the In.Sight 2018 event in Houston, Texas, hosted by Trimble. The dynamic freight duo pop the top on the best available brew at the conference, and then dive into the topics of the week: Hurricane Florence update. Understanding the unique needs of the oil and gas services industry. Business Intelligence solutions and the increasing need for data. Goldman Sachs analyses incumbents and disruptors in brokerage. They also spend Five Good Minutes with Mark Botticelli, CTO for Trimble Transportation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JP and Chad sit down with Eric Adamchick, Meteorologist and Weather Analyst for RiskPulse, for a quick conversation about Hurricane Florence. This episode of What The Truck?!? was recorded live at Trimble’s in.sight 2018 conference and is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, JP and Chad begin with Bell’s Two-Hearted (not exactly a surprise), and Hutton and Smith’s Marzen style Rocktoberfest. Then, they're good and ready to take on an extravaganza of this week's headlines in logistics. Headlines of the week: Andrew Silver, freight prodigy, is running the hottest brokerage in Chicago K & L Freight doubles down on data analytics and financial services Autonomous vehicles, crowdsourcing, drones and even humans are all seeking a place at the last-mile table BNSF intermodal facility on hold as Port of Los Angeles and City ponder next move Finally, the dynamic freight duo takes on eight headlines in under two minutes (barely!). Chad asks JP: Dallas freight volumes drop, West Coast surges xChange helps container lines cut expenses by reducing empty containers transit CargoX CEO: smart contracts reduced BoL transfer time to 4 minutes Deutsche Bank starts following six transport companies; e-commerce is a big factor in its ratings JP asks Chad: Authenticating the supply chain: Bonafi’s blockchain solution to counterfeiting Manufacturing activity surges to a 14-year high as producers shrugs off tariff concerns One year after Harvey, tropical storm Gordon threatens Gulf Coast Offshore wind power stations on the East Coast would bring in 25,000 jobs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Headlines of the week: It appears we've upset the Journal of Commerce Electric bike-sharing companies need to look at the Chinese bike debacle before aggressive expansion Five years in, China’s Belt and Road looks like a giant debt trap ATRI makes the case for more HOS flexibility Big Deal, Little Deal? Chad asks JP: ZED Connect moving beyond ELDs into vehicle intelligence: big deal, or little deal? UPS announces new merchant, warehouse matchmaking platform: big deal, or little deal? Average mpg up 2% among 20 top fleets as fuel-efficient technology deployment grows: big deal, or little deal? North America's auto supply chain up in air as Canada wants in on "Nafta 2.0": big deal, or little deal? JP asks Chad: Anheuser-Busch bringing beer to blockchain advertising with Kiip: big deal, or little deal? Mexico instates first ever hours of service regulations: big deal, or little deal? Still striking out: the lasting impacts of the ten-day truck strike in Brazil: big deal, or little deal? Regional manufacturing readings are mixed as tariffs and trucking capacity disrupt activity: big deal, or little deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JP and Chad pop the top of a Bell’s Two-Hearted and Green Bench IPA and get primed for running down some of the headlines of the week. How a New York Jets' tackle came to invest in FreightWaves...and a lot of other technology Where’s Bezos? Top 5 places Amazon HQ2 will land according to SONAR FMCSA to open debate on HOS regulations Intermodal trucking takes up fight against U.S. tariffs aimed at equipment Then, the dynamic freight duo take on a whopping eight headlines in under two minutes. Or do they? Trident Transport: a young brokerage killing it in Freight Alley: big deal, or little deal? Maersk offers trans-Pacific container space on new exchange as peak season hits: big deal, or little deal? BiTA board member, UPS, awarded patent for blockchain-related application: big deal, or little deal? Uber Freight launches solution for shippers to speed load tendering process: big deal, or little deal? PepsiCo aims for DIY bevs with acquisition of SodaStream: big deal, or little deal? Freight.Tech announces InnovationLab at MarketWaves18: big deal, or little deal? Slync inks Global Partnership with FreightWaves: big deal, or little deal? No, legalizing cannabis would not make it cheaper than before: big deal, or little deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, Chad and JP parry and thrust between a Bell’s Two-Hearted and a Sweet Water IPA. Then, they dive into a couple of driver headlines, some tough tariff talk, and then they absorb some exciting tech news. Headlines of the week: Walmart faces $50k fine for allowing truck parking at Illinois store Safeway delivery drivers make history with newly ratified union contract Sen. Corker interview: Trump ‘ready-fire-aim’ on tariffs 162 transportation and logistics companies make the 2018 Inc. 5000 Finally, the dynamic freight duo take on another eight headlines in under two minutes with another round of Big Deal, Little Deal? Home Depot sees higher costs as tight transport markets bite retailer: big deal, or little deal? Updated: Universal Logistics adds to its intermodal and drayage business with Southern Counties purchase: big deal, or little deal? Redwood Games raise $75K for vets with PTSD: big deal, or little deal? Will Berkshire Hathaway buy Southwest Airlines? Morgan Stanley analysts weigh in: big deal, or little deal? Solar farms, CO2 and mobile racking part of the journey as RLS Logistics transforms traditional cold storage: big deal, or little deal? Uber sees a 38% yearly increase in gross bookings as it gears up to face competition: big deal, or little deal? How one little autonomous shuttle in Quebec thinks it can: big deal, or little deal? Warburg Pincus puts $35 million into start-up targeting dray/short-haul market: big deal, or little deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JP and Zach Strickland were at the McLeod CFO conference at the Westin in Nashville. We sat down with BiTA Managing Director and co-founder (and FreightWaves CEO!) Craig Fuller and McLeod's VP of Special Projects Ken Craig, also a BiTA cofounder, to talk about the history of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance. We talk about technology alliances, intellectual property, data standards, and, of course, the promise of blockchain. BiTA.studio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, the dynamic freight duo compare Bell’s Two-Hearted (shocker!) versus Drivin and Cryin Straight to Hell IPA. Then, they cover the headlines of the week from Uber to toys to blockchain to Bangladesh. Uber spins off Uber Freight as separate business unit, brings back Lior Ron to lead Toys ‘R’ Us bankruptcy leaves retailers anxious to pick up the slack Maersk, IBM open blockchain platform to world as they seek additional partners The shipbreaking industry where workers die on the shores of Bangladesh And after all that goodness, they tap into a competitive round of Big Deal, Little Deal? Volkswagen AG could recall 124,000 electric and hybrid cars due to poisonous cadmium presence: big deal, or little deal? Redwood announces cross-border supply chain solution to simplify shipping to and from Mexico: big deal, or little deal? XPO's Last Mile business putting down its first facility in Canada: big deal, or little deal? Nikola raises $100 million in August, anticipates oversubscribed Series C: big deal, or little deal? Women make better drivers than men so why aren't there more during a capacity crunch?: big deal, or little deal? Retaliatory tariffs sour US cranberry market: big deal, or little deal? Rising transportation costs, Brazil trucking strike put pressure on Kellogg's profit margins: big deal, or little deal? A strong quarter for 3PL Expeditors, but ocean freight shows some weakness: big deal, or little deal? Then we look back to the McLeod CFO conference as JP and Zach talk to McLeod Manager of Product Development Robert Brothers about Capacity Creator, a new machine learning tool to automate brokers' workflows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices