Why artificial intelligence development on Earth matters right now Krystain Gebis has lofty goals for the use of artificial intelligence when it comes to space exploration.  As the founder of  Autobon AI, he has started building a company geared to drive autonomy of cold chain logistics.  This can be relevant to the space industry as […]

Three of NASA’s technology leaders talk the commercialization of space with government input.

What is it like to leave earth 7 times? Find out with Ad Astra founder Franklin Chang-Diaz.

The future of space capital lies in private equity From childhood, J. Brant Arseneau knew he wanted to be an astronaut.  Unfortunately, that wasn’t in the stars (and he has the Canadian Space Agency rejection letter to prove it), so he set his sights on growing capital to get him into space.  Inspired by the […]

Yuske Taguchi explains how Gitai is developing robots to supplement human labor in space.

Why capacity crunches don’t mean guaranteed cash for transportation providers Headlines Maritime bottlenecks continue, with shipping delays being seen at the Panama Canal as demand for container ships, liquified natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas surges.  Shippers are seeing issues on land as well, with drivers reporting significant shortages of places to park their trucks.  […]

With Salesforce acquiring Slack and Zoom continuing to grow, how will sales change to adapt to the online world? Dooner and Hill discuss.

Autonomous truck maker TuSimple makes a deal with TRATON GROUP to expand into the European market and KLLM raises driver wages.

With equity stake off the table in the Nikola-General Motors deal, what does that mean for the future of the Badger electric pickup truck?

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From real vs. fake Christmas trees to the turkey of the year, this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? will leave you gobbling for more from Dooner and The Dude!

Ocean Audit founder and CEO Steve Ferreira talks latest maritime shipping trends on Black Friday.

Kunal Dovedy joins Luke and Kyle to talk about optimizing and streamlining business practices using SONAR data.

Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith discuss headlines before Black Friday and what a changing presidential administration means for logistics regulations.

NCAA football champion Brad McBride joins the show to talk about how winning on the football field translated to success in the business world.

Michael Vincent and Zach Strickland give an update on the headlines of the day, talk maritime rates with Chris Richards and air cargo with Eric Kullisch

Andrew Cox and Seth Holm debate the resurgence of bitcoin and the value of buying new trucks as a fleet.

Dooner and The Dude discuss buying habits before Black Friday, plus they welcome the flyest guy on 18 wheels

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Dooner and The Dude bring some rock ’n’ roll to your Friday, plus show you a good cause that needs your help

Steve Ferreira and J Mintzmyer discuss the reasoning behind the raging shipping market

FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller talks supply chain capabilities with Wolfgang Lehmacher From running his own public speaking campaign, serving on multiple corporate boards and working through executive management, Wolfgang Lehmacher is a pretty busy guy.  He took time out of his schedule to sit down with FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller to discuss all things supply […]

Kevin Hill and Michael Vincent talk about the importance of understanding how to interpret data  The second half of the week before Thanksgiving has shown continued growth in the market and several interesting new stories.  Here’s today’s top news.  Headlines FedEx has lost a lawsuit filed by a dismissed driver after he was let go […]

Dooner and Hill talk sales strategies that will make your consultant smile and your business thrive The world of sales can be a difficult place to navigate, especially when it comes to understanding your clients and their needs.  Put That Coffee Down aims to highlight strategies that make sales life easier and shifting your mindset […]

What peak buying season means for maritime freight and how an Asian trade deal affects shipping costs “Sponsored by Amazon Freight.” freight.amazon.com Amazon Freight | We treat your freight like our own We make shipping your freight easy. Reliable capacity and commitment, great rates, instant quotes, 24/7 service. Sign up and book now. While tender […]

How discount shopping will shape retailers, plus what the Target and Ulta partnership means moving forward Tuesday’s episode of Great Quarter, Guys kicked off with Andrew Cox grilling Seth Holm about what actually matters in this week’s business updates.  Here’s what made the list of topics for “You care, or nah?”: The massive influx of […]

How will Tesla fare on the S&P 500, Canada’s role in COVID vaccines, and an update on upstream supply chains  Tuesday’s headlines Tesla dropped the news that after five straight quarters of profitability, the company will be joining the S&P 500 index on Dec. 21.  Tesla’s revenue continued to gain in Q3 2020, and its […]

Dooner and the Dude kick off the week with another big vaccine announcement, plus a peek at some unique Christmas gifts.

Superstition is NOT the way for Dooner and The Dude; despite the bad luck holiday combined with 2020, they brought a great show to Friday’s WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Zach Strickland and JP Hampstead discuss how the capacity maximums are affecting shippers, carriers and everyone in between. After a week full of announcements from the election to COVID-19 vaccines, what is the current state of the freight market? Strickland asked Hampstead how capacity is different this year than in years past.  Hampstead said capacity […]

Chris Seeds joins withSONAR to talk data-driven broker and customer trust  Fresh off an appearance on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Chris Seeds of Bridge Logistics joined Luke Falasca and Kyle Taylor to talk all about the benefits of SONAR technology. One word came up over and over again: trust.  As sales manager at Bridge Logistics, Seeds […]

Dooner and Hill tell you how to propel your brand to success without breaking the bank. Spending thousands of dollars on fancy marketing techniques may seem like the only way to boost a company’s visibility, but that is not always the case.  Dooner and Kevin Hill spent Wednesday detailing the easiest (read: free) ways to […]

Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith give a post-election market update ahead of peak retail shipping season. Sponsored by Amazon Freight. The stock market soared this week, after the 2020 presidential election election was called for Joe Biden and pharmaceutical company Pfizer announced its COVID-19 vaccine progress. This uptick is comforting for consumers as they move into […]

Dooner and The Dude talk risk management with Travelers and learn how Pfizer hopes to change the world with its COVID vaccine

Waymo’s John Verdon talks about the future of self-driving technology with FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller during FreightWaves LIVE @HOME Fully autonomous vehicles may seem like an idea only the Jetsons could fathom, but it’s a concept that is well within reach of the trucking industry. Waymo LLC has been working on this technology for more […]

He became America’s youngest self-made billionaire after taking Hyliion public this fall, and now he’s discussing the future (which doesn’t likely include a presidential run.) Hyliion founder and CEO Thomas Healy sat down with hosts Dooner and Michael Vincent on Thursday during a session of FreightWaves LIVE @HOME.  Hyliion’s focus is electrification of the trucking […]

Blue North executive Brit Fitzpatrick talks community support and female leadership in supply chain management during FreightWaves Venture Summit Tucked in the foothills of northern Kentucky, just outside Cincinnati, Brit Fitzpatrick is helping lead a successful supply chain development support company with Blue North.  Blue North supports startups in their home ecosystem, fostering growth through […]

Sageview Capital’s Andrew Korn discusses growth capital investing strategy and what sets his firm apart from others during the FreightWaves FreightTech Venture Summit. Gaining support from investors can be one of the most difficult parts of starting a new business, yet it is crucial for entrepreneurs to survive and thrive.  Sageview Capital, based in Palo […]

Mark Scudder discusses acquisitions, IPOs and more with FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller during the FreightTech Venture Summit