In this episode of Freight Expectations, Craig Fuller, Max, and transportation attorney Matt Leffler challenge one of the trucking industry's biggest myths. They explain why the issue isn't a lack of drivers, but poor compensation, high turnover, and decades of structural changes that have reshaped the freight industry. The conversation expands into the growing shortage of diesel technicians, why skilled trades may be the safest careers in the age of AI, and whether America has undervalued blue-collar work for too long. The team also breaks down several major U.S. Supreme Court decisions, including what they could mean for federal agencies, executive power, transportation policy, and the future of regulation. Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The freight market heads into the Fourth of July weekend with strong momentum—and we're breaking down everything you need to know. Craig Fuller and Max Fuller are joined by Matthew Leffler to discuss the latest freight market developments, North American trade, Supreme Court decisions impacting the trucking industry, broker liability, insurance trends, and what they all mean for carriers, brokers, and shippers. In this episode: America 250 and the state of the U.S. economy Why rail data points to a major American manufacturing resurgence The latest trends in trucking demand and freight volumes USMCA, tariffs, and the future of North American supply chains The Supreme Court's Montgomery decision and its impact on broker liability Insurance, tort reform, and what carriers and brokers need to know A look inside the Volvo VISTA World Championship for elite truck technician. Special Guests: Matthew Leffler – Freight attorney and legal analyst Doug Marcello – Attorney, Saxton & Stump Chris Ingram – Service Technician, Beaver Truck Centre and Volvo VISTA World Championship finalist Lewie Pugh - Executive Vice President, OOID ⁠Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some carriers are surviving 2026. Others are quietly disappearing. The difference isn't luck. It isn't fleet size. And it isn't who has the newest trucks It's who has better information. On this episode of Brake Check, we pull back the curtain on what the data is really saying about today's freight market—and the hidden operational mistakes quietly costing carriers money every single day. Joining us: Sean Dehan – VP of Corporate Strategy & Development at Truckstop, breaks down what Truckstop's data is revealing about freight demand, rates, fraud, heavy haul, and the market trends every carrier should be watching. Robert Bain – Director of Partnerships & Senior Consultant at GLCS, exposes the hidden technology gaps, broken processes, cybersecurity risks, and operational blind spots that keep carriers from reaching their full potential. We cover: Where the freight market is really headed The biggest mistakes carriers make with load boards Freight fraud red flags every carrier needs to know Hidden profit leaks inside trucking companies Cybersecurity threats hitting carriers today Why some fleets grow while others quietly fail The operational changes that separate surviving from thriving If you're an owner-operator, fleet owner, dispatcher, operations manager, or anyone serious about building a stronger trucking business, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Which challenge is costing carriers the most right now—freight, fraud, technology, or operations? Drop your answer in the comments. Like, subscribe, and share with another carrier who needs to hear this. #Trucking #OwnerOperator #Freight #Logistics #Truckstop #FreightMarket #LoadBoards #SmallBusiness #SupplyChain #BrakeCheck ⁠Follow the Brake Check Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we kick things off by examining a massive shift in how freight contract pricing is getting done as Triumph debuts a powerful new RFP management tool designed to help brokers keep pace with drastically compressed pricing cycles. In today's supply-constrained market, some shippers are now repricing contracts as frequently as every thirty days, a brutal acceleration from the traditional annual cycles. The platform draws on real transaction and carrier payment data tied to more than one hundred seventy thousand carriers, providing visibility into approximately seventy percent of North American brokered freight transactions. Next, we explore a major legal battle that could reshape broker disclosure requirements across the entire industry. The case involving Pink Cheetah and Total Quality Logistics heads to oral arguments before the U.S. Appeals Court for the District of Columbia on September eleventh. The dispute centers on documents revealing that the carrier received only fifty-six percent of payment for a load, with TQL extracting approximately forty percent commission rather than the customary fourteen to sixteen percent. Finally, we unpack the critical developments surrounding North America's signature trade pact after the U.S. rejected automatic renewal of USMCA in its current form, triggering annual reviews until issues are resolved or the agreement expires in twenty thirty-six. Despite North American trade reaching historic highs last year, this decision creates uncertainty for the trucking industry and the hundreds of billions of dollars in cross-border freight moving annually through major gateways like Laredo, Detroit-Windsor, and Otay Mesa. Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is hump day, which means it’s the best day of the week—the release of the weekly American Association of Railroads (AAR) tonnage index! In this packed episode, we dive deep into the legal and insurance crises gripping the freight industry, analyze how extreme heatwaves are altering refrigerated shipping, track global energy volatility, and break down the massive intermodal surge redefining logistics. Featured Guests: Ted Bassett – Head of the Personal Injury Law Firm Group at Merrick   Niles Openheimer – Chief Revenue Officer at CoverWell   Matt Munster – Chief Economist at Breakthrough   Bill Stevens – Editor and Writer at Trains Magazine / Trains Pro ⁠Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent kick off July with a packed show covering some of the biggest stories shaping transportation and logistics. First, they break down the latest headlines, including the surprising rise in containers lost at sea, the dismissal of C.H. Robinson from a high-profile Florida trucking lawsuit, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ veto of legislation that would have allowed certain nonviolent inmates to receive CDL training before release. The conversation dives into liability, workforce development, public safety, and second chances in the trucking industry. Then, Brett Suma, President and Chief Operating Officer of Bot Auto, joins the show to discuss the future of autonomous trucking. Brett shares why he joined Bot Auto, the state of AI in transportation, why Texas has become the epicenter of autonomous freight operations, and how physical AI could transform the supply chain in the years ahead. He also reflects on leadership, innovation, and building the next generation of logistics companies. Later, Danny Ramon, Subject Matter Expert for Cargo Theft at Overhaul, returns to the show to analyze a massive $2.1 million cargo theft involving women’s apparel in Southern California. Danny breaks down how organized cargo theft operations work, why cross-docking schemes are becoming more common, what criminals are targeting today, and how shippers can better protect their freight during one of the busiest shipping seasons of the year. Topics covered: Autonomous trucking and AI in logistics Bot Auto’s vision for the future of freight Cargo theft trends and prevention strategies The $2.1 million California cargo heist C.H. Robinson’s removal from a Florida lawsuit CDL training programs for inmates Supply chain and transportation industry headlines ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ ⁠Visit our sponsor - GNOSIS FREIGHT⁠ ⁠Subscribe to the WTT newsletter⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠More FreightWaves Podcasts⁠ #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we kick things off in Washington with a blockbuster Supreme Court ruling that dramatically expands presidential authority over independent regulatory agencies. The six-three decision in Trump v. Slaughter overturns nearly a century of precedent and is likely to decide the fate of STB member Robert Primus, whom President Trump fired without cause last August. With the Surface Transportation Board now short-handed and facing the largest rail merger in history, the president can more easily install policy-aligned replacements at a critical moment for freight rail regulation. Next, we shift over to the ocean shipping sector where Israel's flag carrier officially transitions to new leadership today. Chen Lichtenstein takes the helm at ZIM Integrated Shipping Services following the departure of Eli Glickman, who resigned in April after Hapag-Lloyd's four point two billion dollar acquisition. Glickman is credited with an astounding turnaround that reshaped ZIM into an agile, digitally-focused global player ranked tenth in the world by capacity. Finally, we explore how the freight industry's transition to electric trucks is revealing that intelligent charging strategy may matter even more than the hardware itself. BetterFleet CEO Dan Hilson explains that managing dense electric fleets requires abandoning the diesel fueling playbook entirely due to brutal demand charges and time-of-use pricing penalties. The company's machine learning platform staggers charging across networks of slower chargers, throttling power to avoid costly spikes while capturing off-peak pricing to deliver enormous savings. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The freight market is changing fast—and this episode of FreightWaves Today breaks down the biggest legal, technology, energy, and market developments shaping transportation. We kick off the show with breaking news on the Florida U-turn lawsuit and discuss why CH Robinson was named in litigation despite having no involvement in the crash. We also debate broker liability, the post-Montgomery legal landscape, Florida's CDL policy, and whether the industry should rethink barriers to entry for new drivers. In this episode, we feature interviews with: Jonah McIntire, Chief Platform Officer at Trimble How AI is transforming transportation management systems Why data—not software—is becoming the industry's biggest competitive advantage The future of AI-powered logistics platforms Will AI eliminate logistics jobs? How Trimble is modernizing legacy transportation software and expanding into the SMB market John Kingston, FreightWaves Editor-At-Large The latest on the Florida U-turn lawsuit and broker liability Global energy markets and diesel price volatility The impact of geopolitical tensions on fuel costs Ocean shipping rates, the Strait of Hormuz, and what to expect for freight markets in the second half of the year The future of EVs, decarbonization, and transportation energy David Spencer, Arrive Logistics Why trucking capacity continues to tighten What carriers and brokers should expect during the July 4 "Super Bowl" freight week Contract vs. spot market dynamics Shipper pricing expectations and routing guide challenges Where freight rates are headed through the rest of 2026 and what could drive the next leg of the market ⁠Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 8 of Fraud Watch, Phil Brink sits down with Scott Cornell, Chair of TAPA Americas and Chief Risk Officer at SPG Cargo & Logistics, to discuss the latest cargo theft and freight fraud trends impacting the supply chain. Scott shares what has changed in the last 30 days, the emerging tactics that have his attention, and why organized theft continues to evolve faster than most companies realize. The conversation also explores high-risk freight markets, intelligence sharing, and why verification is becoming one of the most important functions in modern freight operations. This is a conversation every broker, carrier, and shipper should hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are plenty of people telling you what trucking looks like from a boardroom. We decided to ask the people actually living it. Live from Shell Rotella SuperRigs at Bristol Motor Speedway, Brake Check handed the microphone to America's truck drivers for an unfiltered reality check on freight, regulations, pay, parking, respect, technology, and where this industry is really headed. No talking points. No corporate spin. No pie charts. Just honest conversations with the men and women keeping America moving. Joining Charles are trucking voices with decades of experience: Kenny Ziglar Daniel & Phyllis Snow ("The Goose") Mike Lombard Together, they tackle the biggest issues facing trucking today while hearing directly from drivers walking the show grounds. If you want to know what trucking really looks like in 2026, don't ask an analyst. Ask a trucker. Topics include: The real freight market Driver pay & respect Regulations & government oversight Parking & infrastructure Technology & a dancing cyber truck Recruiting & retention The future of trucking Live reactions from drivers across America If you believe trucking deserves a voice that comes from the road...not the boardroom. Like, subscribe, hit the notification bell, and join the conversation. Because the people doing the job deserve to be heard. #ShellRotella #superrigs #shellsuperrigs #truckshow #Bristolmotorspeedway #Bristol #truckerstellall ⁠Follow the Brake Check Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices