June 1, 202621 min
Cargo Theft Trends and Methods with LogistIQ and CargoNet
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Jun 2026
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FreightWaves Live: An Events Podcast: The show where we bring you back to past FreightWaves events, take you inside of upcoming events, and capture the moments and keynotes from the top thought leaders in logistics, FreightTech, business and media.
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June 1, 202628 min
Industry Keynote: Transaction-Level Enforcement: The New Standard in Freight Security with Highway
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June 1, 202645 min
Keynote: Jesse Elison, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | FFS26
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May 4, 202625 min
12 Months Later: A Report Card on Trump’s Trucking Executive Order
In this FreightWaves Special Report, FreightWaves contributor Rob Carpenter sits down with FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs to discuss the state of the trucking industry exactly 12 months after President Trump's executive order.Administrator Barrs provides a candid "report card" on the agency's progress, emphasizing that while they have seen successes, there is still a lot of work left to do to achieve sustainable, long-term growth. The two discuss the FMCSA's commitment to rooting out "bad actors" to elevate the trucking profession, the realities of the government rulemaking process, and the ultimate goal of the agency: reducing fatalities and making our highways safer.Key Topics Covered:- The 12-Month Report Card: Assessing the successes and the remaining work needed following the executive order.- Enforcement Posture: Why consistent enforcement and weeding out bad actors is vital for compliant carriers.- State Partnerships (MCSAP): How the FMCSA works with state agencies to ensure uniform training and enforcement across the country.- Safety First: The personal and professional drive to reduce highway fatalities and ensure crash victims' lives are not lost in vain.- The Wheels of Government: Administrator Barrs explains why the regulatory process takes time and why following the legal framework is necessary to create rules that hold up in court. Keep up with Live FreightWaves Events Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 24, 202622 min
Building a Culture that Outlives You: Insights from Bennett
In this fireside chat, Charles Gracey and CEO Marcia Taylor discuss Bennett Family Company’s journey from a 15-truck fleet with $500 to a global powerhouse. Marcia credits their success to a foundation of faith and the dedication of three generations of family. Growth was driven by niche specialization and listening to customers, such as expanding into the crane business to meet specific needs. Marcia advises small fleets to strictly know their costs and prioritize financial stability over aesthetics like "chrome," which doesn't pay the bills. She distinguishes building a "business" from just having a "job" through purpose and culture. Despite challenges like litigation and tight margins, Marcia remains bullish on the industry’s future Keep up with Live FreightWaves Events Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 24, 202619 min
The Business Side of Trucking: What Independent Operators Need to Know to Grow and Protect What They've Built
Billie Tomic draws on her consulting background to help owner-operators and small carriers get a handle on the business side of things. From financial planning and compliance to building systems that actually hold up as you grow, she covers what they don't teach you in the cab. Keep up with Live FreightWaves Events Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 24, 202618 min
The Great Pruning: How Small Fleets are Surviving the Post-COVID Slump
Join FreightWaves’ John Kingston for an exclusive fireside chat with David Owen, President of the National Association of Small Trucking Companies (NASTC). In this engaging session, Owen pulls back the curtain on the state of the long-haul trucking industry, sharing exactly how the most resilient small carriers are surviving—and thriving—in a volatile economy. Keep up with Live FreightWaves Events Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 24, 202617 min
From Behind the Wheel to the Ops Desk: A Driver's Perspective on Running a Better Fleet
Ingrid Brown brings a unique perspective to the table as both a driver and an operations manager. She'll talk about what drivers actually need, what gets in their way, and how that firsthand experience leads to smarter decisions on the operations side. Keep up with Live FreightWaves Events Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 23, 202619 min
Beyond the "Driver Shortage": OOIDA’s Fight for Quality, Training, and Highway Safety
In this exclusive fireside chat, FreightWaves analyst Thomas Wasson sits down with OOIDA President Todd Spencer to confront the most pressing, and often controversial, legislative issues facing owner-operators today. Is the trucking industry truly suffering from a "driver shortage," or is the real crisis rooted in a broken training pipeline that prioritizes cheap labor over highway safety? Spencer sounds off on the controversial rise of "fly-by-night" CDL schools , the alarming safety impacts of selective English-language proficiency enforcement by authorities, and the urgent push for Delilah's Law to regulate non-domiciled drivers. Keep up with Live FreightWaves Events Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 23, 202618 min
Building a High-Performance Carrier: Culture, Retention, and What Actually Moves the Needle
Jason Schaftlein talks about how McLeod Express has built a reputation for reliability and driver loyalty. He'll share the leadership decisions, operational habits, and people-first mindset that separate thriving small carriers from those just getting by. Keep up with Live FreightWaves Events Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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