Volvo Trucks’ Magnus Koeck joins Hammer Down to discuss the company’s new VNR platform, highlighting advancements in fuel efficiency, driver retention, and the future of autonomous trucking.

As spot freight volumes rise amid shifting market dynamics, Manifold’s platform helps brokers and carriers consolidate fragmented workflows, automate bidding, and unlock new efficiencies in logistics operations.

Sasko Cuklev of Volvo Autonomous Solutions discusses how autonomous trucking is moving toward commercialization and how hub-to-hub deployments are beginning to reshape long-haul freight logistics.

Tia Parks, Senior Sales Accounting Executive at PCS Software, explains how modern transportation management systems are evolving to align carriers, brokers, and shippers on a single platform—without competing for their business.

ZM Trucks CEO Jeroen Joost de Vries joins Hammer Down to share how modular design, hydrogen technology, and global experience are shaping zero-emission trucking.

CarrierSource CEO Robert Light shares how transparent reviews help shippers, brokers, and small fleets build trust in a fragmented trucking industry.

Summer Griffin highlights Wayfair’s approach to drayage procurement, profit margins, and carrier partnerships in global logistics on Hammer Down.

Matt Dahl, Director of Agent Recruiting at HDShips, explains the agent model in freight logistics, emphasizing the freedom it offers and the key risks professionals should understand before switching from a W2 role.

At the ACT Expo, Hammer Down host Mike Bush dives deeper into the future of freight with a hands-on look at Windrose Technology’s electric Class 8 trucks. Joined by Joseph Jaramillo, Driver Supervisor at Talon Logistics Inc., Mike takes a test drive to experience the smooth ride, dual digital displays, and unique features—like advanced regen modes and a sunroof—that are rare finds in heavy-duty trucks.Representing Windrose, Kyle Maki, Director of Customer Success & Operations, and Michael Millar, Marketing Lead, North America, shared how the company, with roots in China and operations in California and Belgium, is rethinking electric trucking from the ground up. Their truck tackles weight and range challenges head-on with an 82,000-pound capacity and 420-mile range.As the logistics industry rapidly evolves, this episode underscores how purpose-built electric trucks are steering the future—and doing it with style and efficiency.

At ACT Expo, Hammer Down host Mike Bush speaks with leaders from OneH2, Schaeffler, and WEX about mobile hydrogen fueling, eAxle electrification, and EV reimbursement—showcasing the clean trucking technology transforming logistics through practical innovation.