Podcast Episodes

The Business Side of Trucking: What Independent Operators Need to Know to Grow and Protect What They've Built

Billie Tomic draws on her consulting background to help owner-operators and small carriers get a handle on the business side of things. From financia…

4 months ago

The Compliance Lie — Why Small Carriers Don’t Take It Seriously Until It’s Too Late | The Long Haul

Most small carriers believe they’re compliant.

Until they’re not.

And by the time they find out… it’s already too late.

In this episode of The Long H…

4 months ago

The Great Pruning: How Small Fleets are Surviving the Post-COVID Slump

Join FreightWaves’ John Kingston for an exclusive fireside chat with David Owen, President of the National Association of Small Trucking Companies (N…

4 months ago

Trucking Bankruptcies Surge, 'Trojan Driver' Cargo Theft, and PlusAI SPAC Canceled | The Morning Minute

In today's episode, we discuss the recent surge of financial closures hitting small carriers and brokers across the country. Listen in to learn why I…

4 months ago

From Behind the Wheel to the Ops Desk: A Driver's Perspective on Running a Better Fleet

Ingrid Brown brings a unique perspective to the table as both a driver and an operations manager. She'll talk about what drivers actually need, what …

4 months ago

Beyond the "Driver Shortage": OOIDA’s Fight for Quality, Training, and Highway Safety

In this exclusive fireside chat, FreightWaves analyst Thomas Wasson sits down with OOIDA President Todd Spencer to confront the most pressing, and of…

4 months ago

Building a High-Performance Carrier: Culture, Retention, and What Actually Moves the Needle

Jason Schaftlein talks about how McLeod Express has built a reputation for reliability and driver loyalty. He'll share the leadership decisions, oper…

4 months ago

Small Fleets Are Getting Crushed… Until NOW | AI, Safety, Empty Miles & Survival Secrets | Brake Check

Most small fleets and owner-operators won’t fail because they can’t drive… they’ll fail because they’re operating 2026 trucking with 2016 tools.

In t…

4 months ago

The OG Returns: Scott Moscrip’s Vision for the Next Era of Truckstop

In this industry keynote, FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller sits down with the "OG" of trucking technology, Scott Moscrip, founder and CEO of Truckstop. …

4 months ago

Scaling Operations Without Losing Control: Lessons from One of the Largest Owner-Operator Fleets in North America

Tyler Johnston shares how Mercer Transportation has grown and sustained one of the country's most driver-centric models. He'll cover how operational …

4 months ago