Podcast Episodes

Industrial Segment 'Comes Alive': What Rail Data Predicts

Weekly U.S. rail traffic data just dropped, and it's confirming significant strength in the industrial segment of the economy. Total traffic is up an…

2 months ago

Why THIS Fuel Card Is the OG of Real-time Transactions | FreightWaves Today

After being acquired by Shell USA, Multi-Service Fuel Card CEO Aaron Decker reveals how he and his management team executed a bold management buyout …

2 months ago

How John Ferguson Built a $50M Freight Brokerage During COVID

John Ferguson, CEO of Pivot Supply Chain Solutions, shares the gritty details of starting his freight brokerage during the peak of COVID. From a coat…

2 months ago

Factoring, Lifeline Or Trap? | The Long Haul

Factoring might be the most argued-about topic in small carrier Facebook groups.

Half the comments say it saved their business. The other half say it…

2 months ago

C.H. Robinson Launches BidBoardX, FedEx Vietnam Meltdown Recovery, & Teradar Sensor OEM Deal | The Morning Minute

In this episode, we kick things off by examining a major digital freight platform designed to eliminate the traditional back-and-forth friction betwe…

2 months ago

Trucking's Unsung Heroes: Financial Aid & Wellness for Drivers

When illness or injury forces a truck driver off the road, the financial fallout can be immediate and devastating. The St. Christopher Truckers Relie…

2 months, 1 week ago

Big Boy Steam Locomotive: Why This Historic Train Still Commands Huge Crowds

Weekly AAR rail traffic numbers are in, showing a continued strong week for rail freight in North America. We dive into the data, examining intermoda…

2 months, 1 week ago

The Strait of Hormuz Now Carries Permanent Risk Premium

The Strait of Hormuz has introduced a permanent risk premium into the global oil market, fundamentally altering price dynamics for crude and diesel. …

2 months, 1 week ago

Autonomous Yard: Why This 'Dark Spot' Is Now A Supply Chain Goldmine

For years, the yard has been a forgotten 'dark spot' in the supply chain — unseen and unoptimized. Now, YMX Logistics is changing the game with its a…

2 months, 1 week ago

Why the Freight Market is Heading for Higher Rates & Tight Capacity

The freight market is gearing up for a dynamic second half of the year, driven by capacity constraints rather than pure volume increases. Get ready f…

2 months, 1 week ago