Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels and Robert Kaferle discuss ways to avoid unnecessary stresses with proper planning.

MVMNT’s complete freight management platform gives you control over your freight without the disproportionate cost of a traditional TMS.

Along with product controls and safety checks, all-risk coverage helps Paragon transport Mexican seafood to the United States without worry.

Mexico’s wild west freight landscape is quickly being tamed by forward-thinking companies utilizing visibility technologies and all-risk insurance solutions.

“There’s no other solution out there that has done this,” said Parade CEO and co-founder Anthony Sutardja. “We have really led the way in defining digital bidding and digital booking across our partner capacity networks.”

Reliance Partners’ Graham Gonzales joins the show to discuss Reliance’s RUBI Program (Reliance Usage-Based Insurance), coverage that can be booked on a per-load basis.

Echo’s CIO aims to further tech innovations, including API improvements for shippers and carriers.

A California high school truck driving instructor has revamped his curriculum with a fitness app to emphasize the benefits of staying active and eating well.

Parade garners impressive support from both Silicon Valley and Freight Alley.

Driving a big rig isn’t a vacation, nor is it as flexible as one would expect — there’s a job to do.

On-demand training and live sessions cover every aspect of today’s LTL sector to help share valuable supply chain industry expertise and insights.

Raul Saucedo, president and CEO of SBGroup, explains why Mexico is a good choice for your next international shipments.

In affiliation with Ryder, FreightWaves’ data team recaps Q4 and highlights the trends that are likely to have an impact in the first half of this year.

Centerboard’s newest API solutions are designed to provide customizable integration for shippers and technology providers.

Reliance Partners’ Safety Team is set to roll out a Trucking 101 series to tackle the skills every trucker should know but hasn’t been taught.

Drive My Way adds a personal touch to driver recruiting with its driver-centric software.

SMC³ has fully embraced the FreightTech age and plans to continue innovating its LTL pricing and bidding tools in 2022.

Natasha Hammack of Wright Media joins the show to discuss truck driver recruiting solution HireMaster.

Immediate Past ATA Chair Sherri Garner Brumbaugh joins the show to discuss ways to introduce trucking to younger drivers, especially to more women.

Ever-tightening capacity may continue to snare domestic and cross-border shippers that haven’t planned accordingly. That’s where partnering with the leading 3PL for cross-border freight is needed.

Page Siplon, CEO of TeamOne Logistics, joins the show to discuss his company’s approach to driver retention.

Recruiting and retention management has never been faster.

Reliance Partners’ Mark Vickers chats with NUAGE Logistics President Ryan Jones about Borderless Coverages’ game-changing All-Risk insurance.

Lean BPO offers back-office and customer support services tailored to the needs of each client.

The addition of three cranes along with dredging and the construction of a freight corridor has Boston big ship ready.

The American Transportation Research Institute’s Rebecca Brewster shares what the industry ranked as its top issues this year.

Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels reacts to Central Freight’s closure and shares his thoughts on the drivers’ next steps on FreightWaves’ WHAT THE TRUCK?!?.

CCO Sean Burke shares results from Echo’s recent survey on shipper sentiment for the RFP season.

Driver recruiting expert David McBride of Lazer Spot joins the show to share his golden rules for recruiting and retaining driver talent.

The trucking industry is in need of new talent. But don’t expect sign-on bonuses to attract drivers in it for the long haul.

Rob Hatchett, president of Fleet Intel, discusses the importance of having real-time driver pay data at your fingertips.

Congestion can be attributed to increased ship traffic, a lack of labor and crane availability, and the sea of empty containers rising throughout Southern California.

Jose Minarro of Sunset Transportation chats with Reliance Partners’ Mark Vickers on why Mexican cargo insurance is a must-have for shippers.

Echo Global Logistics’ Jay Gustafson describes the best formula for managing transportation needs.

The sight of an armada of ships off the California coast garners much attention, but shippers should instead focus inland to digitize their driver networks.

Andy Owens, a member of the Southwest Oregon Workforce Investment Board, explains how trucking can gain strong support at the local level.

Don Lefeve of Robotic Research joins the show to discuss the very near future of autonomous trucking.

Reliance Partners’ Mark Vickers chats with Redwood Logistics’ Troy Ryley on how shippers can best protect themselves against cross-border risks.

CEO Michelle Halkerston steps through Hassett Logistics’ leadership qualities that kept its network active in times of adversity.

Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle and Brian Runnels share what they’re thankful for this year, highlighting the many qualities that make the trucking industry great.

CEO Michelle Halkerston details Hassett’s transformation over the years into a robust and ever-evolving 3PL.

HireRight’s Justin Reed joins the show to share the hard data behind the current state of recruiting during the pandemic.

Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle shares a few ways for fleets to retain their experienced workforce.

UniGroup’s Scott Kluesner describes the efforts made to deliver the best special commodity services during the pandemic.

Amid global shipping congestion, GEODIS urges importers not to overlook their customs responsibilities.

Echo Global Logistics’ Mike Mobley and Jamie Petrzelka detail the benefits of leveraging the company’s experts to manage transportation networks.

Adam Kahn outlines the benefits of Netradyne’s positive twist on fleet safety management.

UniGroup Logistics ’s project management services provide end-to-end solutions for domestic and international supply chain needs.

Jeremy Reymer, CEO and founder of DriverReach, chats with transportation technologist Adam Kahn, president of the commercial fleet team at Netradyne.

Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels and Robert Kaferle spotlight blind spots to expose their hidden dangers.

Bob Costello, chief economist and SVP at the American Trucking Associations, joins the show to discuss the many factors compounding the driver shortage as the pandemic continues.

Reliance Partners’ Mark Barlar reacts to CVSA’s HM/DG Road Blitz and encourages the industry to clean up its act when hauling volatile materials.

ShipmentX offers logistics providers a marketplace ecosystem in which users can operate confidently and match freight with full transparency, driving trust-based relationships.

Brandon Buckley joins FreightWaves NOW to explain how fleets can prioritize safety without causing turnover.

DriverReach Director of Sales Wendy Bartz welcomes Jessie Burnette, chief people officer at Hirschbach, to the show.

Recruiting, cybersecurity and human trafficking were major discussion topics at this year’s conference in Dallas.

Ray Haight, a retention coach with and former chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association, joins the show to discuss how driver retention challenges have evolved and what the solutions are.

Brian Runnels and Robert Kaferle lead Reliance Partners’ revamped loss control and safety services team.

The platform, now known as WIN, by Centerboard, provides shippers affordable access to priority transportation management features for efficient outcomes.

Dustin Koehl, senior vice president of sales at U.S. Xpress, joins the show to discuss the company’s Variant Model fleet, its partnership with MIT, as well as Koehl’s work on ATA’s subcommittee on autonomous trucks.

“Tires, fuel and labor are your three biggest costs, and with tire prices continuing to go up, fleets have to really figure out ways to maximize their tires and assets,” said IMI’s Bob Bortner.

Echo’s Sean Burke advises building as much flexibility as possible into the planning process this fall.

Ryan Streblow, president and CEO of National Tank Truck Carriers, joins the show to discuss his work at the NTTC, what’s happening in the tank hauling segment at large, and some of the unique challenges tank carriers face in driver recruiting and retention.

It’s vital to look both ways and make sure your vehicle will have enough space to fully clear the tracks before crossing. Also, be sure to roll up your landing gear to avoid getting stuck.

Josh Mecca of American Central Transport joins the show to offer tips on recruiting.

Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle reveals how common it is for companies not to have rules in writing. No wonder driver safety remains a heated issue.

Motion Intelligence’s platform limits smartphone use while the vehicle is moving, sharply curtailing a key cause of accidents.

UniGroup Logistics’s Meghan Meurer sees shopping from home as the new normal for a growing number of larger products, suggesting that the final-mile delivery experience is now of utmost importance.

Alvys levels the playing field through affordable add-scale technology that integrates a variety of management systems into one intuitive dashboard.

Peter Covach of Trimble joins this week’s episode of Taking the Hire Road to talk about driver choice and how it fits into the driver recruitment and retention process.

Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle says that successful safety cultures empower all employees to voice concerns and offer solutions.

Spireon’s Managed Services provides one-on-one guidance with industry experts to optimize trailer utilization and maximize fleets’ return on investment.

Anna Faford, VP of strategy for C&K Trucking, joins this week’s episode to discuss what got her into the industry, as well as how the driver shortage challenges are impacting the intermodal/drayage business.

President Chad Eichelberger details Reliance Partners’ appearance yet again on the list and why 2021 was a major year for the company.

John Elliott, CEO of LoadOne, joins this week’s episode to discuss his business, his involvement in the TCA, and the opportunities he sees in the industry.

Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels joins WHAT THE TRUCK?!? to encourage greater participation in mock trials.

Many organizations, including the Future Leaders of Indiana, are partnering with the Next Generation in Trucking Association to attract younger people to trucking.

DriverReach founder and CEO Jeremy Reymer speaks with Anthony Petitte, founder and CEO of TruckPark, about why he launched the company, who the company’s primary customer is, and how leveraging TruckPark can improve driver retention and satisfaction.

Despite the significant drop in price, lumber remains an expensive commodity. Whether the price will continue to fall is uncertain.

Right Turn is a “shot in the arm” for trucking companies, providing some of their best leads.

Brake Safety Week is set for Aug. 22-28, meaning drivers and carriers have only a few more days to tighten up on brake safety.

Manufacturing is increasing in Mexico as nearshoring has caught the attention of many U.S. companies.

A strong consolidation program extends the reach of logistics savings beyond just trailer loads and multi-stop loads by converting LTL suppliers to customer pickup.

“It’s a true domestic and international cargo insurance product that brokers and carriers are now utilizing to win the highest-margin freight and strengthen ties with their current client base,” Mark Vickers said on shipper’s interest insurance.

Jeremy Reymer chats with Wendy Bartz, DriverReach director of sales and services, about the challenging recruitment and retention environments.

FarEye’s Intelligent Delivery Management Platform equips enterprises for a low-cost, sustainable future and creates happier customers through reduced cost and optimized operations.

Jeremy Reymer speaks with Dennis Cooke, president and CEO of TransForce Group, about closing the driver shortage gap.

FreightWaves meteorologist Nick Austin and Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels urge the industry to hunker down in August and September — hurricane season’s peak months.

Now TransImpact, the former Transportation Impact remains dedicated to the development and application of end-to-end technology-based supply chain solutions.

Jeremy Reymer welcomes Bluewire CEO Steve Bryan to Taking the Hire Road to explain how the company has helped modernize the way data is analyzed and interpreted.

Reliance Partners Director of Safety Robert Kaferle explains the importance of proactive safety amid a high-risk environment.

With capacity tight across the board, difficulty in sourcing reefer trailers may spill into other segments as produce season continues.

Jeremy Reymer speaks with Jim Mullen, chief administrative and legal officer of TuSimple, about what it is doing to disrupt the trucking industry as we know it and what the vision is for the future of autonomous driverless trucks.

The USMCA has brought about new opportunities for cross-border trade. Is your organization taking advantage of these changes?

Eastern Shipbuilding opens a new shipyard in northwest Florida with Staten Island Ferry orders.

CDLLife President and Owner Travis Overton joins the podcast this week. He reflects on last month’s Turning Point summit in Birmingham as well as the future of digital recruiting.

“A lot of carriers kind of look the other way,” Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle said. “I’ve heard it more times than I can count, ‘They’re a really good driver,’ but upon digging into their history and violations, you may find that they’re in need of some retraining.”

IRIS is GEODIS’ eye-in-the-sky ocean and air shipments visibility platform for booking and managing exports in real time.

Findings from a recent Spireon white paper survey, conducted in conjunction with FreightWaves, found that about 40% of carriers reported losing more than $500 per trailer per week in detention costs.

Jeremy Reymer speaks with Priscilla Peters of the Conversion Interactive Agency about how driver recruitment has evolved over the years, as well as the results of the agency’s driver survey conducted as a joint effort with the Professional Driver Agency.