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#WithSONAR

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Frequency: 1 episode/16d. Total Eps: 115

#withSONAR is about the intersection of freight data and the people that move it. Hosted by Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey.

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Freight Market Signals to Watch

Monday, February 23, 2026 • Duration 14:40

Welcome back to WithSONAR! In this episode we're breaking down the key freight market indicators you should be watching to confidently back your pricing and bid decisions. SONAR Page: https://sonar.surf/sharepage/351f3340-e6d7-4f2c-a4a0-aa086ed14c0f As we move deeper into bid season, understanding both demand and capacity signals is critical. In this webinar, we cover: 📦 IOTI (Import Ocean TEU Index) – The earliest signal of inbound demand into the U.S. 🚛 Truckload Volume Trends – How national freight demand is tracking YoY 📉 Tender Rejections (OTRI) – What carrier sentiment says about capacity tightness 💵 Spot vs. Contract Rates – Why rate convergence matters right now Whether you’re preparing for RFP season, evaluating new freight opportunities, or defending contract increases, this episode shows you how to turn SONAR’s market data into actionable pricing strategy. 📩 Have questions? Reach out to cs@gosonar.com or your Account Manager. 💡 Subscribe for more quick SONAR insights! #freighttech #freighttech #gosonar #sonar #softwareasaservice #logistics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Shipper Cost & Risk Control with SCI

Monday, February 9, 2026 • Duration 15:28

Welcome back to WithSONAR! In this episode we’re diving into Supply Chain Intelligence (SCI)—our shipper-focused network analysis tool designed to help you cut costs, reduce risk, and gain more control over your transportation network. What you’ll learn in this episode: Where to find SCI in SONAR and how to get access A walkthrough of the Summary View with spend, market comparison, risk, and opportunity insights How to use the Network View to identify challenging DCs and priority markets Lane-level analysis with rate comparisons, lane scores, and market difficulty Multi-modal insights with intermodal volume trends (when available) Risk & efficiency quadrants to guide procurement and carrier strategy Exporting network and lane views for RFPs and custom analysis How SCI supports smarter decisions in fragile market conditions SCI is available as an add-on under Applications in SONAR. If you don’t currently have access, reach out to your Account Manager to learn more. We also have exciting updates planned this year—if you’re interested in joining our Shipper Consortium, we’d love to chat. 📩 Have questions? Reach out to cs@gosonar.com or your Account Manager. 💡 Subscribe for more quick SONAR insights! #freighttech #freighttech #gosonar #sonar #softwareasaservice #logistics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Track Weather Risk in Real Time

Monday, January 26, 2026 • Duration 12:48

Welcome back to #WithSONAR! This week, we’re shifting to Critical Events and showing how you can track real-time weather disruptions directly within SONAR—while you’re already analyzing rates and market conditions. In this session, we’ll walk through SONAR’s weather intelligence tools, powered by our partnerships with WeatherOptics and Everstream, and how they help you proactively manage risk during severe weather events. You’ll learn how to: Access Critical Events under the Risk Management section in SONAR Monitor real-time and forecasted weather disruptions across the U.S. and globally Identify high-impact areas affecting facilities, shipments, and capacity View storms, cyclones, wildfires, earthquakes, and other disruptive events Use radar, traffic, hyperlocal weather, and impact indices to support operational decisions Validate delays, communicate proactively with customers and carriers, and plan ahead Both WeatherOptics and Everstream are included with your SONAR subscription, giving you the tools to stay ahead of disruptions and protect service during volatile conditions. 📩 Have questions? Reach out to cs@gosonar.com or your Account Manager. 💡 Subscribe for more quick SONAR insights! #freight #freighttech #gosonar #sonar #softwareasaservice #logistics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Batch Rate Intelligence for Smarter Pricing

Monday, January 12, 2026 • Duration 15:30

Welcome back to #WithSONAR! This week, we’re diving into Batch Rate Intelligence, SONAR’s multi-lane pricing tool designed to support short-term pricing decisions and RFP strategy with downloadable, market-aligned rate intelligence. In this session, you’ll learn how to: -Access Batch Rate Intelligence within SONAR applications -Upload lanes using the downloadable template or work directly in the UI -View real-time broker-to-carrier spot rates updated daily -Compare spot and contract rates (where available) to evaluate margin and spread -Understand lane scores to gauge capacity difficulty and pricing leverage -Monitor daily rejection rates to anticipate spot rate pressure -Export full datasets for Excel-based RFP analysis and customization Batch Rate Intelligence is an add-on within SONAR and is especially valuable as we head into RFP season, helping ensure your pricing reflects real-time market conditions. 📩 Have questions? Reach out to cs@gosonar.com or your Account Manager. 💡 Subscribe for more quick SONAR insights every week! #freighttech #freighttech #gosonar #sonar #softwareasaservice #logistics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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New Truckload Datasets: Deeper Volume, Capacity & Market Insights

Monday, January 5, 2026 • Duration 12:03

Welcome back to WithSONAR! This week, we’re highlighting SONAR’s new Truckload Datasets—an enhancement to the same tender data you already know and trust. In this session, we’ll walk through the four new dataset categories: Volumes (STVI): Expanded market, trailer type, and length-of-haul intelligence—still indexed to 10k from 4/1/2019, but with far greater depth than legacy OTVI Rejections (STRI): A leading indicator for spot rate movement, showing carrier sentiment and capacity tightness at a granular market level Market Share (STMS): Identifies which markets drive the most truckload activity and where network imbalances may create opportunity Tender Lead Time (STLT): Reveals shipper sentiment and capacity expectations, helping you identify markets where support—and opportunity—is emerging These datasets are available today within your Custom Dashboards with your SONAR login. 📩 Have questions? Reach out to cs@gosonar.com or your Account Manager. 💡 Subscribe for more quick SONAR insights every week! #freighttech #freighttech #gosonar #sonar #softwareasaservice #logistics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Unlocking Custom Market Insights for Smarter Decisions

Monday, December 22, 2025 • Duration 17:31

Welcome back to #WithSONAR! This week, we’re diving into Custom Dashboards and showing you how to tailor SONAR pages specifically to your network. In this session, you’ll learn how to: • Access and share custom dashboards in SONAR • Create dashboards from scratch or use the Dashboard Wizard • Build and customize Chart Widgets to analyze volume, capacity, seasonality, and market trends • Drill datasets down by market, equipment type, and lane • Use Map Widgets to visualize capacity and volume across markets, regions, or states We’ll also walk through recent map enhancements, including easier dataset selection, custom market overlays, and AI-generated summaries that provide actionable insights tailored to your role. Custom dashboards are available with all Enterprise SONAR logins, giving you the flexibility to monitor the markets that matter most to your business. 📩 Have questions? Reach out to cs@gosonar.com or your Account Manager. 💡 Subscribe for more quick SONAR insights every week! #freight #freighttech #gosonar #sonar #softwareasaservice #logistics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Why Freight Leads The Economy

Wednesday, January 3, 2024 • Duration 27:23

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Hunter Carroll will discuss how and why the freight and logistics markets predict early economic activity. Additionally, we will look at the Red Sea conflict and the impact is is having on shipping as it continues to escalate. Follow the #WithSONAR Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Trucking Insurance 101

Wednesday, December 20, 2023 • Duration 27:47

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey discuss the 2023 freight market and where demand and capacity are taking us in 2024. We will also be joined by trucking insurance experts, Brent Allred and Howard Summers from Higginbotham to teach you everything you need to know about truck insurance. Follow the #WithSONAR Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Trucking Rates Are Rising Again

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 • Duration 27:41

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey will discuss the rising rates in late Q4 and what is likely to continue vs. not continue in Q1. Follow the #WithSONAR Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Post Thanksgiving Freight Demand Drop

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 • Duration 27:32

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey discuss the demand drop after Thanksgiving and what its impact on rates will be as we had into the end of the year for both trucking and intermodal. Follow the #WithSONAR Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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