Best FreightWaves Podcasts (2026)

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FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller - why pricing data businesses trade at 30x EBIT despite 4% growth 51:31

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Craig Fuller is the founder and CEO of FreightWaves, a freight media company, and SONAR, a supply chain data platform. He’s also the founder of Firecrown, which owns more than 50 publications across aviation, marine, and supply chain sectors, and he recently released his first book, Moving the World: How the Supply Chain’s Evolution Affects Us All.…

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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? | Built to Last 46:02

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On today’s WHAT THE TRUCK?!?!, host Malcolm Harris takes a wide-angle look at the forces reshaping freight in 2026, from autonomous trucking and fleet safety to regulation, compliance, and ongoing market volatility. The episode blends breaking industry headlines with two in-depth conversations that explore where trucking is headed and what fleets n…

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Built to Last 46:02

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On today’s WHAT THE TRUCK?!?!, host Malcolm Harris takes a wide-angle look at the forces reshaping freight in 2026, from autonomous trucking and fleet safety to regulation, compliance, and ongoing market volatility. The episode blends breaking industry headlines with two in-depth conversations that explore where trucking is headed and what fleets n…

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The Daily | PHMSA Relief, Capacity Crunch & Staged Accident Indictments 5:33

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In this episode of FreightWaves Daily, we explore the paradox shaping the current truckload market, where federal regulators are offering specific cost relief while simultaneously tightening overall capacity. We break down how Feds slash compliance costs for fuel haulers by restoring a critical marking exception and greenlighting video inspections …

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Morning Minute | DOT Drops Funding Appeal but Targets CDLs; 2025 Inflation Hits 2.7% 2:15

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In this episode of the FreightWaves Morning Minute, we discuss the Department of Transportation's decision to drop its appeal regarding highway funding for sanctuary states, even as Secretary Sean Duffy shifts tactics to target non-domiciled CDL compliance as detailed in Trump Administration Waves White Flag on Transportation Funding Immigration Fi…

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The State of Freight: Mapping the 2026 Freight Landscape 57:46

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Join Craig Fuller, CEO and founder of FreightWaves, and Zach Strickland, Head of Freight Market Intelligence at SONAR for this month's State of Freight as they discuss:- The impact of continued tariff uncertainty- How the current freight market can potentially benefit carriers- Potential risks and concerns for shippers in 2026, and how to plan ahea…

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The State of Freight: Mapping the 2026 Freight Landscape 57:46

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Join Craig Fuller, CEO and founder of FreightWaves, and Zach Strickland, Head of Freight Market Intelligence at SONAR for this month's State of Freight as they discuss:- The impact of continued tariff uncertainty- How the current freight market can potentially benefit carriers- Potential risks and concerns for shippers in 2026, and how to plan ahea…

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The Daily | Activist Investors Reshape Logistics, 2025 Peak Parcel Wins & Wireless Truck Charging 6:39

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Join us for today's freight roundup as we explore the financial maneuvers and technological breakthroughs transforming the logistics landscape. This episode dives into how activist investor Ancora has carved out a niche in the transportation sector, driving leadership shakeups at major companies like Norfolk Southern and Forward Air to boost shareh…

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Loaded and Rolling | AI in the Cab and the Back Office: Inside Trimble’s Vision for Smarter Fleets 23:32

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At Trimble Insight 2025, Thomas Wasson talks with Trimble’s Rishi Mehra about the rapid evolution of fleet technology. They explore how AI is transforming route optimization, driver navigation, fuel planning, order intake, and back-office workflows—without replacing human expertise. From capturing dispatcher tribal knowledge to enabling voice-drive…

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Freight Expectations | The Yellowstone of Trucking 1:00:31

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In this post-holiday hangover episode of Freight Expectations, Craig Fuller and Matt Leffler tackle the “dumbest law” in trucking and why a pending Supreme Court ruling could change your wallet forever. The hosts go scorched-earth on the Tesla Semi, revealing why charging just one truck takes as much power as 4,000 American homes, and break down th…

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Morning Minute | Allegiant Acquires Sun Country, Wireless Truck Charging & STG Logistics Files Chapter 11 2:38

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On today’s FreightWaves Morning Minute, we discuss Allegiant Air’s $1.5 billion acquisition of Sun Country Airlines, a merger heavily supported by Amazon through the addition of two extra cargo jets. This strategic move allows the combined company to leverage year-round cargo revenue to offset the seasonality of leisure travel, with cargo earnings …

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Economist Glenn Hubbard - The Fed’s Dilemma, AI Productivity, and Why Experts Lost Trust 41:54

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Glenn Hubbard is Dean Emeritus and Russell L. Carson Professor of Finance and Economics at Columbia Business School. He served as Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2003 and was Deputy Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy at the U.S. Treasury. He has served on the boards of BlackRock, ADP, MetLife…

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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? | The Fleet Factor 45:56

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On this Monday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris breaks down the biggest headlines shaping the freight and supply chain world—and then sits down with three industry leaders to unpack what 2026 is already throwing at transportation professionals. Andrew Wimer, VP of Strategic Operations at Descartes, kicks things off with a deep dive…

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The Fleet Factor 45:56

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On this Monday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris breaks down the biggest headlines shaping the freight and supply chain world—and then sits down with three industry leaders to unpack what 2026 is already throwing at transportation professionals. Andrew Wimer, VP of Strategic Operations at Descartes, kicks things off with a deep dive…

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The Daily | China’s Trucking Infiltration, STG Bankruptcy, & Empty Warehouses 6:24

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In this episode of the Daily, FreightWaves investigates a startling report on national security, detailing Dragon in the Cab: How China Quietly Embedded Itself in American Trucking. We discuss the growing concerns regarding unvetted drivers hauling military freight and the specific vulnerabilities found within U.S. port infrastructure. In major cor…

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Morning Minute | Ancora’s Logistics Shakeups, Trucking Jobs Hit 4-Year Low, & US Import Slump 2:33

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In this episode of the FreightWaves Morning Minute, we discuss how activist investor Ancora carves out a niche in the transportation sector by forcing shakeups at major companies like C.H. Robinson and CSX. Ancora director Conor Sweeney highlights the firm’s strategy to drive returns by replacing leadership and restructuring boards at underperformi…

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#WithSONAR | Batch Rate Intelligence for Smarter Pricing 15:30

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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 d…

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Batch Rate Intelligence for Smarter Pricing 15:30

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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 d…

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Running on Ice | Scaling and developing shelf-life predictions 24:33

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In this episode, we dive into the world of freshness and shelf-lives. Our guest, Karl McDermott, General Manager, UBQ Network and Chief Saas Officer at DeltaTrak, breaks down DeltaTraks’s Freshness Index and how getting days back into shelf life is possible. For more information, subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast. Follow the Run…

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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? | The Broker Blueprint 45:47

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On this Friday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris breaks down the biggest stories shaping freight right now — from layoffs and carrier consolidation to aggressive DOT enforcement and tightening compliance standards — before diving into two powerhouse conversations that deliver a true blueprint for brokerage success. First up: Malcolm…

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The Broker Blueprint 45:47

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On this Friday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris breaks down the biggest stories shaping freight right now — from layoffs and carrier consolidation to aggressive DOT enforcement and tightening compliance standards — before diving into two powerhouse conversations that deliver a true blueprint for brokerage success. First up: Malcolm…

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The Daily | 2026 AV Bill, Illegal Foreign CDLs in NC & Dart Transit Acquired 6:06

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Join us for a deep dive into the "SELF DRIVE Act" of 2026, a bipartisan bill aiming to dismantle state-level regulatory patchworks for autonomous trucking. This legislation promises legal certainty for cab-less truck designs and establishes a national safety data repository to replace fragmented reporting mandates. We also analyze the Federal Motor…

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Morning Minute | 2026 SELF DRIVE Act, Freight Job Cuts & USPS Reform 2:26

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In this episode of the FreightWaves Morning Minute, we discuss how the 2026 AV bill a game changer for heavy trucking aims to replace a patchwork of state regulations with a unified federal framework for autonomous vehicles. The legislation would allow driverless, cab-less trucks to move from testing tracks to interstate commerce, marking a major s…

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Freightonomics | New year, no inventory 45:32

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Dr. Zac Rogers comes on to discuss the historic drawdown on inventory levels in December’s LMI. ⁠Follow the Freightonomics Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FreightWaves

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New year, no inventory 45:32

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Dr. Zac Rogers comes on to discuss the historic drawdown on inventory levels in December’s LMI. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FreightWaves

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Bring It Home | Reindustrialization: the year in review 28:47

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Is the U.S. built to make things, or just regulate them? On this end-of-year episode of Bring It Home, JP Hampstead breaks down trillions in manufacturing and industrial investment announcements from 2025, with many tied to direct negotiations with the Trump White House, and what they actually mean for America’s re-industrialization push. JP also d…

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The Daily | Why Freight Brokers Lose $19 Per Load, CSX Layoffs & CA CDL Crackdown 6:06

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In this episode of The Daily, we uncover why many freight brokers are structurally losing roughly $19 on every load despite seemingly stable contract rates. We break down the "negative operating leverage trap" detailed in How are Freight Brokers Staying Afloat? that is forcing companies to burn cash while desperately chasing volume. The conversatio…

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The Long Haul | Who Is Fighting for the American Trucker – A Straight Talk with Harvey Beech 1:29:51

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Truck drivers don’t need another feel-good message. They want honesty. In this episode of The Long Haul, Adam sits down with Harvey Beech, co-founder of American Truckers United, a third-generation trucking operator who has lived every side of this industry — company driver, small fleet owner, and long-haul carrier. Harvey speaks plainly about what…

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Morning Minute | DOT strips CA of $160M, New Rail Rule & Cost Warning 2:45

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In this episode of the FreightWaves Morning Minute, the U.S. Department of Transportation has officially withheld $160 million in safety funding from California following a dispute over commercial driver’s licenses. The state missed a critical deadline to revoke thousands of licenses issued to foreign drivers, a situation federal officials describe…

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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? | Freight in Focus 45:30

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In this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris kicks off 2026 with a deep, perspective-driven conversation on what’s really happening across the freight and logistics industry beyond the headlines. The show opens with FreightWaves cross-border reporter Noi Mahoney breaking down major policy and trade developments, including tariff delays…

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Freight in Focus 45:30

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In this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris kicks off 2026 with a deep, perspective-driven conversation on what’s really happening across the freight and logistics industry beyond the headlines. The show opens with FreightWaves cross-border reporter Noi Mahoney breaking down major policy and trade developments, including tariff delays…

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Check Call | Expanding security in 2026 31:24

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In this episode, we dive into some of the ways to expand security in the supply chain and yard automation. Our guest, Mike Grabovica, CEO of Birdseye, breaks down best adoption strategies and when to make improvements as well as ensuring you don’t get left behind. For more information, subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow t…

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The Daily | Class 8 Orders Surge, C.H. Robinson’s AI Arbitrage & The AV Liability Threat 6:24

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In this episode, we unpack a confusing market paradox where transportation capacity has hit a four-year low even as fleets place massive orders for new equipment. Analysts attribute the surge of over 42,000 Class 8 truck orders to a regulatory pre-buy ahead of 2027 emissions rules rather than a true recovery in freight demand. We also explore how C…

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Morning Minute | USPS vetting, C.H. Robinson AI & autonomous truck lawsuits 2:20

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On this episode of the FreightWaves Morning Minute, the U.S. Postal Service announces plans to phase out contracted drivers holding non-domiciled CDLs due to safety concerns. USPS tightens vetting for immigrant truck drivers explores how this crackdown aligns with broader federal initiatives despite warnings of potential supply chain strain. C.H. R…

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Loaded and Rolling | How AI & Cloud TMS Are Giving Fleet Operators Their Time Back 27:05

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Fleet operations are moving faster than ever — and legacy systems can’t keep up. In this interview from the Trimble Insights Conference, Trimble CEO Rob Painter explains how cloud-based TMS platforms, agentic AI, and connected workflows are helping fleets cut hours of manual work down to minutes.The conversation covers real operational pain points …

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The Daily | Red Sea Rates Spike 20%, QXO’s $1.2B Deal, & Venezuela Port Collapse 5:37

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In this episode of the Daily, we dive into how the Red Sea crisis and early Lunar New Year demand are driving a 20% spike in ocean rates while carriers strategically manage capacity. We also explore the infrastructure collapse at Venezuela's largest container port, where operational delays have stretched from hours to days following political turmo…

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Morning Minute | QXO gets $1.2B, Stord buys Shipwire, Trump delays tariffs 2:21

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On Tuesday’s FreightWaves Morning Minute, we cover the news that⁠ Jacobs’ QXO gets big investment from group led by Apollo⁠, securing $1.2 billion to consolidate the building product supply chain. This fresh capital empowers the logistics venture to manage a growing asset base within a fragmented ecosystem. Next, we discuss how⁠ Stord buys e-commer…

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Rembrand CEO Omar Tawakol - why product placement works better than traditional ads 52:32

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Omar Tawakol is the CEO and founder of Rembrand, an AI-powered virtual product placement company. He founded BlueKai, a data management platform acquired by Oracle for $400M+ in 2014, and Voicera, an AI meeting assistant acquired by Cisco in 2019. He currently serves on the board of The Trade Desk and as a General Partner at super{set}. In this epi…

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#WithSONAR | New Truckload Datasets: Deeper Volume, Capacity & Market Insights 12:03

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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 g…

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New Truckload Datasets: Deeper Volume, Capacity & Market Insights 12:03

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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 g…

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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? | Doctor's Orders 44:52

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Welcome to the first episode of 2026 on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?. Host Malcolm Harris kicks off the new year with an in-depth, no-nonsense conversation with Charles Gracey, often referred to as the “Dr. Phil of trucking,” to break down the biggest issues shaping the freight and trucking industry right now. This episode covers major developments that will …

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Doctor's Orders 44:52

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Welcome to the first episode of 2026 on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?. Host Malcolm Harris kicks off the new year with an in-depth, no-nonsense conversation with Charles Gracey, often referred to as the “Dr. Phil of trucking,” to break down the biggest issues shaping the freight and trucking industry right now. This episode covers major developments that will …

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The Daily | 2025 Peak Retail Season Records, California’s CDL Crisis & Amazon’s Labor Loss 6:32

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In this episode of The Daily, we break down the record-breaking peak retail season of 2025, which saw tender rejections soar above 13% amidst severe winter storms. We also explore why truckload order lead times continue to rise, hitting a six-year high as shippers adjust their strategies to cope with escalating trade tensions. The discussion turns …

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Morning Minute | Kodiak AI & Bosch Scale Autonomous Trucks, Amazon Loses Labor Appeal & Another Carrier Closure 2:23

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Kodiak AI has announced a strategic partnership with Bosch to scale its autonomous truck platform for broader manufacturing integration. This collaboration aims to install the Kodiak Driver system directly on assembly lines or through specialized upfitters to ensure commercial scalability. The Ninth Circuit Court has denied an injunction request as…

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Ship Happens | Navigating Data, Tariffs, and the Unexpected in the 2026 Freight Market 21:52

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In this episode of Ship Happens, Brad Guinane (CRO, SONAR) and Julie Van De Kamp (CCO, SONAR) sit down with industry leaders to discuss the current state of logistics and their outlook for 2026. Recorded during the annual F3 Event, this episode features interviews with: Ryan Sharp, Senior Manager of Logistics Strategy at Nevados Engineering Josh Mc…