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- 1 weeks ago46 min
81% of Freight Brokers are Faking Their AI Strategy | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
AI agents, workforce solutions, and the future of freight take center stage on this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, recorded live on Day 1 of the F3: Future of Freight Festival! Host Thomas Wasson sits down with leaders from Evos, Sivas, and Lean Solutions Group to explore how freight companies can leverage AI, automation, and human talent to build smarter, more efficient operations. In this episode: AI agents in freight: How autonomous AI operators can take on dispatching, exception management, load sourcing, and other complex logistics tasks. Putting AI to work fast: How Evos deploys AI operators in as little as 24 hours and how one LTL freight audit use case reached 97% autonomy. The future of workforce solutions: How Sivas combines outsourced talent, process improvement, and automation to help logistics companies scale. Nearshoring and global talent: Why around-the-clock operations and multilingual teams can help carriers and brokers meet growing demands. Getting AI-ready: Why clean data, documented standard operating procedures (SOPs), and clear KPIs are essential for successful AI adoption. Humans vs. AI: Which tasks are ripe for automation, where human judgment still matters, and how companies can bring the two together. What's next for freight tech: How AI agents could transform everything from document collection and payment processing to end-to-end load management. The big takeaway? Successful AI adoption isn't just about plugging in new technology. It's about understanding your workflows, identifying the right opportunities, and empowering people to focus on the work where their expertise makes the biggest difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago29 min
YOUR TRUCKS ARE ROLLING BUT YOUR PROFITS ARE DISAPPEARING | Brake Check
BUSY TRUCKS, EMPTY BANK ACCOUNTS, WHERE'S THE MONEY?! Your trucks are rolling...The loads are delivered....You're working harder than ever....So why does it feel like everybody's getting paid EXCEPT YOU?! We're taking BRAKE CHECK LIVE to the floor of FreightWaves F3 in Chattanooga, Tennessee! No studio walls, no safety net, and with the freight industry's biggest players walking around us, YOU NEVER KNOW WHO OR WHAT MIGHT INTERRUPT THE SHOW! Joining me is Jennifer Lance, COO of Apex Capital Corp., and we're digging into the business BEHIND the truck. From unpaid invoices and broker credit risks to cash flow, factoring, back-office disasters, and technology that actually makes sense. Because here's the reality: Moving freight and making money are TWO VERY DIFFERENT THINGS! We're talking real problems, real solutions, and the mistakes that can quietly put good trucking companies out of business. And of course, Jennifer will face the BRAKE CHECK HARD STOP! TRUCKERS, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: What's the BIGGEST money killer in your trucking business right now: cheap freight, slow-paying brokers, rising expenses, or the back-office headaches nobody warned you about? Drop it in the comments! LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE BRAKE CHECK — REAL CONVERSATIONS. REAL PEOPLE. REAL TRUCKING. ALL STUFF, NO FLUFF! #BrakeCheck #FreightWaves #F3 #Trucking #OwnerOperator #FreightBroker #ApexCapital #TruckingBusiness #FreightFactoring Follow the Brake Check Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago29 min
YOUR TRUCKS ARE ROLLING BUT YOUR PROFITS ARE DISAPPEARING | BRAKE CHECK
BUSY TRUCKS, EMPTY BANK ACCOUNTS, WHERE'S THE MONEY?! Your trucks are rolling...The loads are delivered....You're working harder than ever....So why does it feel like everybody's getting paid EXCEPT YOU?! We're taking BRAKE CHECK LIVE to the floor of FreightWaves F3 in Chattanooga, Tennessee! No studio walls, no safety net, and with the freight industry's biggest players walking around us, YOU NEVER KNOW WHO OR WHAT MIGHT INTERRUPT THE SHOW! Joining me is Jennifer Lance, COO of Apex Capital Corp., and we're digging into the business BEHIND the truck. From unpaid invoices and broker credit risks to cash flow, factoring, back-office disasters, and technology that actually makes sense. Because here's the reality: Moving freight and making money are TWO VERY DIFFERENT THINGS! We're talking real problems, real solutions, and the mistakes that can quietly put good trucking companies out of business. And of course, Jennifer will face the BRAKE CHECK HARD STOP! TRUCKERS, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: What's the BIGGEST money killer in your trucking business right now: cheap freight, slow-paying brokers, rising expenses, or the back-office headaches nobody warned you about? Drop it in the comments! LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE BRAKE CHECK — REAL CONVERSATIONS. REAL PEOPLE. REAL TRUCKING. ALL STUFF, NO FLUFF! #BrakeCheck #FreightWaves #F3 #Trucking #OwnerOperator #FreightBroker #ApexCapital #TruckingBusiness #FreightFactoring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago19 min
Autonomous Trucks Are Coming: How Owner-Operators and Small Fleets Can Prepare and Profit | The Long Haul
In this special report of The Long Haul, host Adam Wingfield takes you inside the 2026 ATA Management Conference & Exhibition to discuss one of the biggest forces shaping the future of trucking: autonomous technology. Autonomous trucks and artificial intelligence are advancing rapidly, and the industry is moving toward adoption whether everyone agrees with it or not. Adam breaks down what these developments could mean for drivers, owner-operators, and small fleet owners, from potential job displacement to improved driver quality of life and new opportunities to generate revenue. Rather than focusing on fear and speculation, this episode challenges small carriers to get informed, ask the right questions, and explore how autonomous technology could become an opportunity instead of a setback. From potential partnerships with autonomous technology providers to new ways of monetizing existing trucking assets, Adam explains why preparation and knowledge will be critical to navigating the industry's next chapter. The future of trucking is changing. The question is whether you'll be ready to adapt, compete, and capitalize on what's coming. Follow The Long Haul Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago52 min
Freight Brokers on the Hook for $700M+? | Freight Expectations
How much liability can a freight broker face when a truck is involved in a catastrophic accident? And who should be responsible for keeping unsafe carriers off America's roads? On this episode of Freight Expectations, we break down the legal battles, regulatory shortcomings, and industry changes reshaping freight brokerage and trucking. From the massive C.H. Robinson verdict in the Lupus Superior case to a controversial RICO lawsuit and the growing debate over highway surveillance cameras, we're tackling the issues that could redefine the future of freight. In this episode: FMCSA Under Pressure: Does the agency need more funding, stronger enforcement, and a broader mandate to identify unsafe motor carriers? The $700M+ C.H. Robinson Case: We unpack the Lupus Superior verdict, negligent carrier selection, vicarious liability, and what the case could mean for freight brokers nationwide. The New Reality of Broker Liability: Why carrier vetting, consistent compliance procedures, and adequate insurance coverage matter more than ever. The Freight RICO Lawsuit: Examining TQL's motion to dismiss, the arguments behind the case, and why the dispute has sparked debate across the industry. Is Freight Bro Culture Changing? How lawsuits, social media memes, and increased scrutiny are pushing freight brokerage toward a more professional image. Highway Cameras & Trucking Surveillance: Exploring the tension between privacy, public safety, technology, and the industry's need for better carrier verification. Brokers and Small Carriers Need Each Other: Why the relationship between freight brokers and owner-operators matters to the future of America's trucking industry. As legal exposure grows and regulators struggle with limited resources, one question looms over the entire supply chain: Who is responsible for ensuring the carriers moving America's freight are safe? Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago1h 59m
FreightWaves Today | October 23
In this episode of FreightWaves Today, hosts Craig Fuller and Julie Van de Kamp break down the latest quarterly earnings across trucking, rail, and logistics, launch three game-changing truckload data sets on SONAR, and dive deep into regulatory and legal challenges shaping the freight industry. Episode Highlights: Earnings Breakdown: Analyzing Knight-Swift’s standout Q3 performance following their U.S. Xpress integration, comparing their operational discipline to JB Hunt, Werner, and Marten Transport. Plus, solid quarters from Ryder, Union Pacific, and Norfolk Southern. Multimodal Insights: Paul Pozega (CEO & Founder, Integrated Multimodal Solutions) joins the desk to discuss intermodal volume vs. rate dynamics, rail margins, and how the pending Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger and election politics could impact class-one railroads. SONAR Data Launch: Julie Van de Kamp unveils three brand-new truckload data set groups—Routing Guide Premiums (RGP), Routing Guide Acceptance Share (RGA), and Contract Rate Change Direction (CRC)—showing new contract rates resetting 13%+ higher. Freight Expectations: Craig and "The Armchair Attorney" Matthew Leffler dissect the FMCSA's role, broker liability post-Montgomery and Lupus Superior ($604M C.H. Robinson verdict in Texas), the TCL motion to dismiss in the RICO lawsuit, and the rising role of highway surveillance cameras (GenLogs & Flock) in freight safety and market self-regulation. Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago3 min
Ryder's Strong Q3 Earnings, UP Intermodal Surge, & NS Volume Gains | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining the powerful third-quarter performance from logistics giant Ryder, which delivered solid results with improvement across nearly every metric compared to the same period last year. Revenue climbed across all three operating segments, with used vehicle sales proving particularly robust as used tractor prices surged nineteen percent year-over-year. The strong quarter prompted Ryder to raise its full-year earnings forecast, and Wall Street responded enthusiastically by sending the company's stock up nearly six percent in early trading. Next, we shift over to the rails to discuss how Union Pacific is showcasing impressive profit gains driven by intermodal growth and pricing power. The Omaha-based Class I railroad reported a sixteen percent increase in third-quarter profit to two point zero eight billion dollars, with intermodal traffic leading the railroad's growth as volumes surged eleven percent and intermodal revenue climbed a massive twenty-seven percent. Chief Executive Jim Vena credited the railroad's ability to safely deliver the service sold to customers while efficiently handling six percent volume growth. Finally, we explore how Norfolk Southern is benefiting from a tighter trucking market, though those volume gains aren't translating into better operating efficiency. The railroad reported higher third-quarter earnings and record revenue, with total revenue rising fourteen percent to three point five billion dollars on a three percent increase in volume. However, the railroad's operating ratio worsened two point eight percentage points to sixty-seven point four percent, underscoring pressure on margins even as revenue reached a quarterly record. Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago30 min
The good and bad of it | Freightonomics
Housing data disappoints as concerns around energy costs loom this winter. Rising energy costs are not all bad. Knight Swift’s beat explained as they outperform peers. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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