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Welcome to The Trucker’s Radio Podcast — where real talk meets the open road.Hosted by Stacy Yearout, a 30-year veteran of the transportation industry — this podcast is built for real drivers who are tired of the lies, the corporate polish, and the fake “influencer” trucking shows that don’t speak the truth.Stacy has lived every mile of this life. He’s been a driver, a fleet owner, a freight broker, a CDL trainer, a mental health and recovery coach, and yes — a published author who’s told st ...
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Deglobalisation, China’s soft power, reshoring strategies... Navigating through supply chain trends has never been more challenging (and captivating) for strategists. Ti Talks Supply Chains is a must-listen for global supply chain professionals. Each episode the Ti Insights research team, led by Prof. John Manners-Bell, offers lively discussion on the key trends, data and analysis impacting global supply chains. From technology, to politics to Ocean Freight rates, our regular podcast will ke ...
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Rates & Lanes

Rico Muhammad

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Hosted by Rico Mohammed, this is the show where we improve your knowledge of the freight market, improve your bottom line, and improve the trucking industry as a whole.
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Welcome to the Freight Project Podcast! Cerasis is excited to bring expert voices from around the world in the supply chain, logistics, transportation, and freight to give you unique insights into what it takes to effectively optimize your supply chain so that you may reduce costs and increase efficiency. You’ll hear from experts here at Cerasis but also experts in the fields of transportation technology, warehouse management, yard management, supply chain technology, carriers, shippers, and ...
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Welcome to Freight to the Point, the podcast show created by Zencargo. Tune in every week as we’ll be exploring a wide range of topics from sustainability to technology from different perspectives. We will be inviting leading supply chain experts to talk about their origins, experiences, how they have made ship happen and what they think is the key to disrupting the traditional supply chain industry.
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Shut the Truck Up!

Bryan Anderson and CJ Tweedy

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Get ready to experience the raw and unfiltered conversations of two brothers with decades of trucking expertise. From industry news to politics and beyond, Shut the Truck Up! invites you on a journey into America's vast and dynamic trucking culture. Bryan and Cj won't pull any punches in their honest, passionate conversations - so strap in, and be prepared for an unexpected ride!
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Cargo Facts Connect addresses all things freighters and aircraft. Connect delves into what's new in freighter transactions, belly capacity trends, conversion activity and aircraft finance. Brought to you by Cargo Facts, long the industry's leading information resource on freighter aircraft, Cargo Facts Connect gets you inside the freighter business. Cargo Facts has been the newsletter of record of the air cargo and freighter aircraft industries for over 40 years. Cargo Facts, published by Ro ...
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🚛🎙 Trucker Talk Radio with Jon & Justin 🎙🚛 Welcome to Trucker Talk Radio, where Jon & Justin break down everything trucking—and so much more! Whether you’re on the road or off, we’ve got you covered with real talk about: 🚛 Trucking industry news & insights 🏡 Life on the road & family balance 🏈 Sports talk & game breakdowns 🌦 Weather updates & road conditions 🇺🇸 Politics, current events & hot debates No scripts, no filters—just straight talk, real stories, and plenty of laughs. Tune in, join ...
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The Ecommerce Shipping Podcast

The Ecommerce Shipping Podcast

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Shipping can be frustrating and expensive if you haven't spent years researching and experimenting with it. Our host, Jason Archambault has been in the Small Parcel Shipping Industry for over 17 years. In 1999 he Founded Fastpack Packaging, an Internet based Shipping Supply Company, supplying small business across the United States with the Shipping Supplies they need to safely ship their products. Fastpack Utilizes FedEx, UPS, USPS, Regional Couriers and many LTL Freight lines to get these ...
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Welcome to The Logistics Life, the #1 logistics sales podcast dedicated to helping sales reps succeed in logistics. The Logistics Life is the go-to source for logistics professionals looking to increase their earnings, live a balanced life in logistics, and make over a million dollars in gross profit annually. Hosted by industry expert Dan Deigan, delivering actionable insights, proven strategies, and practical tips to help you close more deals, increase revenue, and achieve sales goals. Our ...
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In this episode, we'll break down the hottest trends in the freight market right now, from seasonal capacity crunches driving reefer rates to two-year highs, to why brokers and carriers must price based on regional market conditions instead of guessing in the spot market! Dive in today to know why tender rejection rates need context, how historical…
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David McKnight addresses a brand new proposal that could transform the way Americans use Roth IRAs and Roth 401(k) – and that could have serious implications for your retirement flexibility, liquidity, and long-term tax strategy. With the current status quo, if a person has money in a 401(k) or even a Roth 401(k), they can usually roll it out into …
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Most people don't need more motivation — they need structure. In this episode, we break down how to design your day with intention so you stop reacting, start planning, and stack real wins. I'll walk through the exact strategies I use to time-block, prioritize the right tasks, avoid distractions, and keep momentum when the day goes sideways. This i…
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In this episode, I open up about what happens after you quit — the quiet work of learning to live without alcohol and rebuilding life from the ground up. I share how I replaced destructive habits with purpose, structure, and productivity, and what I did on the days motivation wasn't there. If you're thinking about getting sober — especially heading…
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In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse, Jon and Justin sit down with Mark Zimmerman, a multi-generation trucking executive with decades of hands-on experience running a family-owned carrier. Drawing from his background and leadership at Zimmerman Truck Lines, Mark offers a candid, operator-driven perspective on some of the most misunderstood issu…
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In this mashup replay episode, industry experts Ryan Schreiber and Bill Holaday cut through the hype around AI and automation in logistics and trucking, focusing on where real, measurable value is actually created! They explore why many companies only achieve incremental gains due to poor strategy, messy data, and weak integrations, and how both br…
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In today's episode, David McKnight breaks down the creditor protection rules for Roth IRAs and Roth 401(k)s, as well as why more and more Americans are turning to tax-free accounts to insulate themselves from creditors… and the Government itself. In theory, under Federal Law, all IRAs traditional or Roths receive a certain level of bankruptcy prote…
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Are you chasing AI because it sounds good, or because it actually solves a real problem in your freight brokerage? And are you protecting your data, your margins, and your relationships while you do it? Let's hear the real cost of AI in transportation and why proprietary AI and workflow automation can be a smarter long-term play in this episode wit…
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Send us a text The Trucker’s Radio Podcast is a no-nonsense podcast for the men and women who live life on the road. Hosted by Stacey W. Yearout, a trucking industry veteran with over 30 years of real-world experience, this podcast dives into the realities drivers face every day — from freight rates, leasing, negotiation, and tightening capacity, t…
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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…
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Are legacy intermodal systems holding your operation back, and how long can the industry keep duct-taping technology together before it costs real market share? In today's episode, Alyssa Norcross from Revenova breaks down why intermodal freight still leans on AS/400 legacy systems that work but don't integrate, forcing teams to juggle multiple pla…
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Send us a text In this episode of The Trucker’s Radio Podcast, we break down what drivers are really facing right now — tightening capacity, rate pressure, leasing pitfalls, and the art of negotiation in a market that is no longer forgiving mistakes. We talk openly about: Why capacity is tightening and how it affects rates The difference between le…
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The trucking industry is heading into a pivotal year. In this episode, we break down trucking's 2026 reality, where mergers and acquisitions collide with increased enforcement and regulation. We unpack why trucking M&A is expected to accelerate in 2026, driven by rate cuts, private equity interest, and consolidation into specialized freight segment…
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Danny Pulver, an LTL Dispatcher at Northern Logistics Worldwide, joins Behind the Wheelhouse to break down what dispatch really looks like behind the scenes — and why strong relationships between dispatchers, drivers, and customers are the backbone of successful operations. With eight years at Northern Logistics, Danny walks through a typical day m…
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In this episode with Vetra Technologies' co-founders, Kylie Perales and Richard Shure, you'll learn how empty miles kill your margins and how much revenue you leave on the table by chasing the wrong loads! Kylie and Richard tackles one of the biggest inefficiencies in trucking, deadhead miles, by using AI-driven route optimization and multi-leg loa…
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Join FreightWaves for our December State of Freight webinar as we wrap up a volatile year and project the key drivers for the transportation market in 2026. Hosted by Julia Becker, VP of Media Operations, this session features deep-dive analysis from strategic experts Zach Strickland (Head of Freight Market Intelligence) and JP Hampstead (Strategic…
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If you think your freight operation is exposed to organized theft or unknowingly carrying liability that could wipe out your business, you must listen to this episode with Michael Caney from HIGHWAY! Michael explains why freight theft has escalated into a national security issue, with organized, often foreign-led crime rings targeting U.S. supply c…
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This episode features David McKnight sharing the top five reasons why a Roth 401(k) is far superior to a traditional 401(k). Something important to keep in mind: the decision you make today will determine how much of your retirement money your future self actually gets to keep. David touches upon the fact that choosing the wrong 401(k) could cost y…
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How exposed is your trucking operation to cybercrime right now, and are you relying too much on trust and automation? Listen to our guest today, Artie Crawford of NMFTA, breaking down the real cybersecurity threats facing transportation. The biggest takeaway is simple: no fleet, broker, or carrier is too small to be targeted! We discuss how AI-driv…
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In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse, the Trucker Talk Radio team sits down with Harry Heinsen, a third-generation logistics leader operating out of the Dominican Republic, whose family has been in transportation and freight forwarding for over 110 years. Harry shares what it’s like growing up in a multigenerational logistics business and how s…
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Send us a text Forced dispatch and driver coercion are putting truck drivers — and the public — at serious risk every single day. In this episode of The Trucker’s Radio Podcast, host Stacey Yearout, a 30-year trucking veteran and founder of Sabren Group LLC, breaks down the real laws, federal regulations, and driver protections surrounding coercion…
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In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse, hosts Jon and Justin sit down with Alex Snook, CEO and Co-Founder of On|Sight, to unpack how cargo theft really happens and why traditional digital vetting tools are no longer enough to stop it. After losing a full truckload of solar panels to a sophisticated fraud scheme, Snook set out to build a solution …
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How do you drive freight theft down to nearly zero, and what would your business look like if you could finally stop chameleon carriers, double-brokering, and fraud before it hits your dock? Let's hear it from our returning guest today, Ryan Joyce from GenLogs! Ryan returns to the show to dig into how combining physical asset tracking with strong d…
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Sweeping changes to crude and product flows following sanctions and tariffs, shipping disruptions and questions surrounding China's demand outlook—oil markets have seen it all in 2025. The year was also a mixed bag for oil investments across the globe amid accelerated push towards clean energy and rising EV usage, while some regions also unveiled c…
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Don't miss out on this episode with Danny Ramon of Overhaul to know the real threat to your freight, what's really happening online, and how fast cargo theft is evolving! Danny breaks down how cargo theft has become a full-blown, organized industry, blending cyber attacks and coordinated physical moves that let criminals walk away with entire shipm…
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What do shifting regulations, flat demand signals, and driver retention struggles really mean for 2026? Listen to the episode today to better understand if the freight market is finally tightening and what the data and trends tell us! Let's discuss the upcoming regulatory changes like visa enforcement and ELD crackdowns that could tighten capacity …
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This episode sees David McKnight look at Suze Orman, who, despite being one of the most widely recognized financial voices in America, shares what appears to be incomplete advice. David believes that Orman has done a lot of good for a lot of people thanks to her financial discipline-centered approach (in addition to being a big proponent of Roth IR…
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How do you actually build a sustainable growth and lasting sales strategy in freight? Mike Mikulik from SPI Logistics is back and live to share how they're driving real year-over-year growth by doubling down on existing customers, tightening up their cold-calling strategy, and investing heavily in tech that actually moves the needle! We discuss how…
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Let's see what AI adoption really looks like inside the freight industry in this episode with our returning guest, Dhruv Gupta from Drumkit! Dhruv shares the three types of customers in the AI space, why human oversight still drives decision quality, where the best automation opportunities actually live, and why setting realistic expectations matte…
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Airlines lose control when they outsource heavy maintenance, and that could be the root cause of the fatal crash of UPS flight 2976, according to a former FAA airworthiness inspector and NTSB major accident investigator. UPS’ CF6-powered, 1991-vintage MD-11F (48417) failed to maintain its climb and crashed after its left engine separated from the w…
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Keep up with the real freight market in today's returning guest, Cody Koehler of A&Z Trucking, discussing how weather swings can explode spot rates overnight, why local conditions matter way more than any national "average", capacity challenges, the slow burn of driver supply adjustment, and the tightening compliance landscape that's about to weed …
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What's the real cost of fraud, and how do we finally shut the door on the criminals exploiting the transportation industry? In this episode, Chris Burroughs breaks down how the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) is stepping up with a new fraud hotline that connects 2,000 members directly to the FBI, helping track patterns, tighten data…
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In the winter months, demand for gasoline in Europe softens, and stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub begin to thicken. But recent developments in West African government policy and intermittent maintenance at Nigeria's Dangote refinery have resulted in an unconventionally robust gasoline market, shadowed by an existing tightness in supply…
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In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse, we sit down with Derek Birgin and Matt Griswold, co-owners of Destination Transport, for a deep dive into what truly drives success in today’s freight market. From humble beginnings as a four-person startup to becoming a trusted, nationwide brokerage, Derek and Matt break down why human relationships—not au…
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Are you watching the freight market shift beneath the holiday noise and prepared for the regulatory shakeups shaping 2026? Listen to the real trends driving today's trucking industry, from holiday-masked rate movements and tightening December capacity to diesel prices putting pressure on operating costs. Let's also talk about why the FMCSA's overha…
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David McKnight addresses three key questions you must be able to answer before executing a single Roth conversion. Too many people go for Roth conversions without a game plan – this is something that can lead to overpaying taxes and running out of money sooner than anticipated. David points out that if you can't answer the three key questions, you …
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Eliminate guesswork in specialized freight, protect your margins, and stop wasting time chasing the wrong carriers by listening to this conversation with Michael Naumowicz from Wize Load! Michael explains why specialization in flatbed, open deck, and heavy haul freight is the niche for brokers who want to reduce risk and build real credibility, how…
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What's really driving carrier success in a tough freight market? And how are factoring, automation, and fraud prevention reshaping the way trucking companies stay alive and profitable? Listen to Grace Maher from OTR Solutions, our first guest this week, speaking about how factoring has evolved into a strategic financial tool for most small carriers…
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In this mashup episode, Dr. James Kenny shares how disciplined targeting fuels cleaner data, stronger conversion, and smarter use of AI for outreach, appointment scheduling, and operational automation, the stuff that actually cuts costs and boosts margins, while Dean Croke brings the heat with carrier economics, showing how owner-operators with low…
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The adoption of AI among energy and shipping companies is growing steadily. While it's helping to cut operational costs, boost productivity, and reduce emissions, a shortage of skills, data integration complexity, and trust are posing some challenges. In exploration, AI is helping to analyze complex sub-surface data and improve success rates. In mi…
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What would the freight industry look like if we all spoke the same digital language? And how much time and money could we save if billing, visibility, and documentation finally flowed in real time? Today, Keith Peterson from NMFTA shares the launch of the Digital Standards Development Council, one of the biggest steps our industry has taken in year…
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David McKnight busts some of the most common Roth conversion myths that are costing retirees hundreds of thousands – if not millions – of dollars over the course of retirement. The "Don't worry about Roth conversion, you'll be in a lower tax bracket when you retire" myth is based on two flawed assumptions. The first one is that your lifestyle will …
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Are we really fixing the trust gap in trucking, or just talking about it? And how much of our industry's problems stem from simple accountability? Dive into this conversation with Avante Jackson of The CDL Shorty Drivers 4 Drivers (D4D)! Avante starts with the real issues holding freight back - the carrier–broker relationship, why long-term partner…
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Freight has faced turbulence from every direction: trade tensions, shifting regulations, and a government shutdown.Join JP Hampstead, Strategic Analyst at FreightWaves, and Zach Strickland, Head of Freight Market Intelligence at SONAR for this month's State of Freight, presented by Triumph, as they discuss:- How the capacity crunch is impacting the…
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In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse, Jon and Justin sit down with Stephen Greer, CEO of VTI Specialized, for one of the most forward-looking conversations we’ve had on the show. Stephen breaks down the future of VTI, the rising impact of autonomous trucks, the real math behind driver shortages, and why the cost of running a trucking company ha…
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In today's episode, Kyle and Kevin from Coltrain Onsite Fleet Care share how their people-first, mobile fleet maintenance model is reshaping the trucking industry! We dive into how their on-site repair approach reduces downtime and total cost of ownership, why customized preventative maintenance schedules beat traditional mileage-based PMs, and how…
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In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse, Jon and Justin sit down with Randy Clifton of Sunset Transportation, a veteran with over 20 years at the same brokerage — a rarity in today’s industry. Randy breaks down what has kept him loyal to Sunset for two decades, why relationship-driven logistics still works, and how he’s navigated trucking from the…
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A new A300 freighter operator is entering the market next year. Chex Air, which has offices in Dubai and Miami, expects to begin flying an A300-600F around March 2026 to connect Africa and the Middle East with South America, Head of Operations Sebastian Bolivar says in this week’s episode of “Cargo Facts Connect,” recorded at the Dubai Airshow 2025…
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Today, we'll break down the real story behind short-term load surges, tightening capacity, and why the usual holiday bump isn't showing up this year. With truck posts down 26% and long-term demand still soft, we're heading into 2026 with stable pricing, flat margins, and a freight market that rewards consistency and data-driven strategy. Let's also…
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