FreightCasts – Details, episodes & analysis

On episode 852 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner talks with project44 founder and CEO Jett McCandless about their new decision intelligence platform, Movement. Movement represents a fundamental shift in supply chain management philosophy, moving “beyond mere ‘features’ or ‘visibility’ to focus on execution, outcomes, and transformation,” said project44 CEO Jett McCandless.  We’ll explore how it works, why it’s a game-changer, and why it has project44’s competitors on edge. McCandless and the project44 team recently returned from the White House, where they advised on tariffs. We’ll find out why they were there. Plus, a Will Rogers Turnpike wreck, Texas Trucker in recovery mode, and more. Chapters 1:15 Texas Trucker update 4:01 Will Rogers Turnpike crash 5:40 Launching Movement | Jett McCandless 28:10 Clapping back | Jett McCandless 33:12 Advising The White House on tariffs | Jett McCandless 36:57 A look ahead | Jett McCandless Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 6 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into world of reefer unit efficiency. Our guest, Travis Ross, Sr. Sales Engineer breaks down the cost-savings that comes with on/off vs continuous reefer running. For more information subscribe to ⁠Running on Ice the newsletter⁠ or podcast. ⁠Follow the Running on Ice Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Reed Loustalot, Chief Marketing Officer at Truck Parking Club, co-founder and board member of LOST FR8 joins us to tell his story, how to turn memes into d dreams, and Truck Parking Club is helping solve the truck parking problem. ⁠Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aurora Innovation⁠ has officially launched its commercialized driverless trucking operations in Texas, running autonomous trucks without a human driver along the I-45 corridor between Houston and Dallas. The company partnered with Uber Freight and Hirschbach Motor companies for this program, which received praise from Texas Governor Greg Abbott for its potential to move products efficiently, create jobs, and improve road safety. Carrier ⁠Heartland Express⁠ posted another disappointing quarterly result for 2025, reporting its seventh straight net loss on Wednesday. Revenue fell 19 percent year over year, with leadership citing tariff uncertainties, adverse weather, and prolonged industry challenges like cost inflation outpacing freight demand as reasons for the poor performance. ⁠Penske Logistics⁠ is cutting over 300 warehouse jobs from a facility in Missouri after losing a contract with a grocery in the area. A WARN notice reported the permanent closure effective July 15th, with plans to transfer the service to a different warehousing provider and offer employees transfer opportunities to BGDC Distribution. And companies across various sectors are releasing ⁠new plans to adjust services, pricing, and more in response to evolving trade policies⁠. Staff writer Grace Sharkey gathered responses from dozens of companies, including retailers, automakers, and tech giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to NASA about the logistics of its Artemis mission to the moon. We’re speaking with NASA’s Doug Lenhardt, who is the supply chain leader for the Orion capsules which will take man back to the moon.  Larry Long, CEO at General Trucking Inc., breaks down the UAW strike that could cost the industry billions. How will it impact trucking?  Michael Tatarowicz, Enterprise Sales Team at Uber for Business, talks about how Uber for Business is helping drivers get where they need to go when parked and why this could be a key to driver retention. Trucker AttackDogGaming shares his best recipes drivers can easily cook while on the road. Plus, Leatherface joins WTT; Convoy’s Haul Stars; Flexport revenue falls 70%; Somali Pirates as a Service; truck booting scams; and more. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremy Reymer, Founder of DriverReach, is joined today by a good friend, Gary Langston, President of the Indiana Motor Truck Association. Remember you can submit any questions or comments, including those which may appear on upcoming Deeper Dive segments - at podcast@driverreach.com. And don’t forget to rate and review Taking the Hire Road on whatever platform you listen on! Follow the Taking The Hire Road Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inflation starts to make a comeback, fueled by gas prices while there are some mixed signals from the market. Anthony and Tony dive into the Macro world. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin welcomes the founder and CEO of Tai Software, Walter (Mitch) Mitchell on the show to discuss the role AI will play in freight sales. The key takeaway is that sales will remain the same, but AI will do what we are doing and using now even better, easier, and quicker. What does this mean? It will increase your sales velocity.  Follow the Put That Coffee Down Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Salim Youssefzadeh, CEO, WattEV Topic: WattEV is all about using other people’s money -- specifically generous grants for electric trucks and infrastructure -- to build its business. So far, it’s a winning formula. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey will discuss the muted peak season we saw on ocean imports to the United States and the falling demand we have seen since Labor Day. Additionally, we will discuss truckload wait times in the US and which industry's are performing better or worse. Follow the #WithSONAR Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices