Episodios

  • The Daily | July 17, 2025

    The Daily | July 17, 2025
    Jul 17 2025
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    8 m
  • Bring It Home EP20 How to get into steel manufacturing w/ Zane Hengsperger

    Bring It Home EP20 How to get into steel manufacturing w/ Zane Hengsperger
    Jul 17 2025
    Zane Hengsperger of NOX Metals / Delta22 tells JP Hampstead about going from tech to steel manufacturing and the rich heritage of automotive manufacturing in Windsor, Detroit, and the Great Lakes region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 m
  • Morning Minute | July 17, 2025

    Morning Minute | July 17, 2025
    Jul 17 2025
    An Illinois-based trucking company, Chicago Suburban Express, is scheduled to close its doors on Friday, July 18th. Founded in 1963, the company, also known as CSX, previously offered same-day pickup and truckload shipments across Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and parts of Missouri, employing 41 drivers and operating 33 power units. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced a new 12-member DOT Advisory Board with the goal of increasing American private investment in national infrastructure projects. Duffy highlighted that while there's a significant opportunity for private capital in infrastructure, much of the current returns are going to foreign investors, and he aims to shift these returns to American investors. Derek Barrs, the nominee for the top position at the FMCSA, testified before Congress, emphasizing how his law enforcement experience will guide his leadership in the agency. He specifically noted his understanding of challenges faced by roadside inspectors when communicating with drivers lacking English proficiency, and pledged to address issues like fraudulent CDLs and other fraud schemes if confirmed. The episode also promotes upcoming FreightWaves TV programming, including new episodes of Bring It Home with JP Hampstead and The Long Haul with Adam Wingfield. Listeners are encouraged to get tickets for the Supply Chain AI Symposium on July 30th in Washington D.C., and to register for the free Enterprise Fleet Summit virtual event next week. Additionally, nominations for the FreightTech 100 awards are now open, with winners to be announced later in the summer and the FreightTech 25 announced at the F3 festival in October. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 m
  • The Long Haul EP23 The Truth About Factoring, Fuel Cards, and Cash Flow in Trucking

    The Long Haul EP23 The Truth About Factoring, Fuel Cards, and Cash Flow in Trucking
    Jul 17 2025
    In this episode of The Long Haul, Adam chops it up with Robert McCutcheon, VP of Strategy and Growth at TAFS, to dig into the stuff that keeps small carriers afloat—or breaks them down. We’re talking factoring terms most folks overlook, the real cost of fuel cards, and how to make smarter money moves in a market that’s already tight. Rob brings years of experience across finance, logistics, and trucking and lays it out plain: if you don’t understand your numbers, you’re rolling backwards. If you’ve ever signed a factoring deal or swiped a fuel card, this one’s for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 m
  • Truck Tech EP108 The Future of Trucking? Inside Bot Auto's Level 4 Autonomous Fleet

    Truck Tech EP108 The Future of Trucking? Inside Bot Auto's Level 4 Autonomous Fleet
    Jul 16 2025
    We're on location in Katy, Texas for an exclusive look at Bot Auto, a company that's not just building self-driving technology—they're building an entire autonomous trucking fleet from the ground up. First, we sit down with the CEO to discuss their unique "transportation as a service" business model. Unlike many tech companies, Bot Auto operates its own trucks, focusing on the most important metric that others often ignore: cost per mile. We dive into how they leverage the latest AI innovations (while avoiding the hype) to create a profitable and efficient operation.Then, we go outside for a hands-on walkaround of one of their Level 4 autonomous trucks with their Director of Fleet and Operational Safety, a 26-year veteran of the Texas Highway Patrol. He explains the critical importance of safety, breaks down the advanced LiDAR, camera, and radar sensor suite, and discusses how this technology is poised to make our roads safer. We also talk about the future of trucking jobs and how autonomy is creating new opportunities for technicians, inspectors, and local drivers. Is this the future of logistics and supply chain? Join us for a deep dive into the practical reality of self-driving trucks. ⁠Follow the Truck Tech Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 m
  • WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP862 CVSA Safe Driving Week is in full swing; CPI shows consumers fighting summer inflation

    WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP862 CVSA Safe Driving Week is in full swing; CPI shows consumers fighting summer inflation
    Jul 16 2025
    On episode 862 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Kaylee Nix and Thomas Wasson examine the first major second-quarter earnings release with JB Hunt showing some signs of excitement for the back half of the year. Consumer inflation data is in and JP Hampstead reveals what happened and how you may end up paying more for your goods going forward. We’re in the middle of CVSA Safe Driving Week, so Brandon Wiseman comes on the show to break down how you can stay up-to-date with safety requirements and what you can do to protect yourself and others on the road. All that plus UPS driver breaks, pigs in a blanket, and more! ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ ⁠Check out the WTT merch store⁠ ⁠Visit our sponsor⁠ ⁠Subscribe to the WTT newsletter⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠More FreightWaves Podcasts⁠ #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 m
  • The Daily | July 16, 2025

    The Daily | July 16, 2025
    Jul 16 2025
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    7 m
  • Morning Minute | July 16, 2025

    Morning Minute | July 16, 2025
    Jul 16 2025
    Welcome to your FreightWaves Morning Minute, summarizing today's top stories in freight and logistics. We first discuss the ⁠alarming rise in cargo theft incidents linked to insider information⁠, a trend highlighted by Tony Pelli of BSI Consulting, with Miami and Los Angeles identified as major hotspots in the U.S.. Criminals are increasingly using methods such as phishing emails, bribing employees, and targeting facilities near logistics hubs to facilitate these thefts. The ⁠Federal Maritime Commission's (FMC) has launched an investigation into Terminal Service Agreements (TSAs) between Port Houston and several major container lines⁠. This probe aims to determine if clauses within these agreements compel carriers, including Maersk and Evergreen Line Joint Service, to route a certain percentage of their loaded containers through Port Houston, potentially disadvantaging competing Gulf ports. Additionally, BNSF Railway has launched a ⁠new expedited intermodal service connecting Los Angeles to Houston⁠, which significantly cuts transit times by two days. This service, which debuted on July 10, is specifically designed to offer a faster and more cost-effective alternative for customers, particularly those currently draying intermodal loads from Dallas-Fort Worth to Houston. Finally, tune in to FreightWaves TV today for new episodes of ⁠What the Truck?!?⁠ at noon and ⁠Truck Tech⁠ this afternoon. Also, make sure to mark your calendars for upcoming FreightWaves events, including the ⁠Enterprise Fleet Summit⁠ on July 23rd and the ⁠Supply Chain AI Symposium⁠ in Washington D.C. on July 30th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 m