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Freightonomics

FreightWaves
Freight Market
Supply Chain
Tariffs
Inflation
Intermodal
ILA Strike
Federal Reserve
Earnings Reports
Transportation Service Providers
Supply Chain Management
Freightwaves
Netrodyne
Winter Weather
Macroeconomic Environment
Logistics Manager's Index
Logistics
Spot Rates
Freight Market Trends
Logistics Managers Index
Tender Rejection Index

Freightonomics is the intersection of freight and the economy. Market Expert Zach Strickland delivers insights from FreightWaves SONAR data to help you make smarter decisions about your transportation strategy.

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Zac Rogers discusses the persistent tightness of transportation and awkwardness of dealing with a very uncertain global economy.

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Discussion of headlines CH Robinson acquiring RXO and the first Atlantic side hurricane making landfall as well as what impact tariffs and trade are telling us about inflation and the economy.

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Freight rates continue to feel pressure from fuel and capacity shortfalls while the economy continues to sustain despite ongoing inflation concerns.

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Discussion on what the Fed hike means economically and to freight and also what to make of the still hot import market.

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Stuart Charles
FreightWaves writer covering intermodal, maritime, and related topics
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Episode: Rate hikes and import records
Thomas Wasson
Transportation market expert and guest on the show
FreightWaves
Episode: Freight Costs Are Surging — Here’s What’s Really Happening to Trucking Capacity
Zach Rogers
Professor and co-creator of the Logistics Managers Index (LMI)
Colorado State University / LMI
Episode: Taking a Breath
Stuart Chirls
FreightWaves journalist discussing Intermodal and rail
FreightWaves
Episode: Intermodal’s big summer
EJ Donahue
Economist contributing macroeconomic context
FreightWaves
Episode: Intermodal’s big summer
Ben Peterson
Former manager of transportation procurement at General Mills; now with Sonar
Sonar
Episode: Shipper perspective
Zac Rogers
Economist, frequent guest discussing macroeconomics and freight indicators
FreightWaves / FreightWaves SONAR
Episode: Still going
Max Fuller
Veteran trucking executive providing historical perspective on equipment and operations
Episode: The State of Freight Webinar: From Roadcheck Week to Summer 2026 Outlook
Craig Fuller
Founder and CEO of FreightWaves
FreightWaves
Episode: The State of Freight Webinar: Fuel, Friction, and the Road Ahead

Hosts

Zach Strickland
Head of Freight Market Intelligence at Sonar; frequent FreightWaves contributor covering market data and analytics.
Thomas Wasson
Co-host focusing on market dynamics and data-driven freight analysis.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Keep the episodes coming!

    A great listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NavySteve87!
    United Statesa year ago
  • A Must Listen! 👏👏👏

    Regardless of your depth of knowledge in the freight and shipping industry - this is a must listen! Zach and Anthony do an incredible job covering all the insights, innovations and headlines you need to know about to stay ahead of the curve - with inspiring interviews from industry leaders who actually have first-hand experience. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoshCrist
    United States4 years ago
  • Phenomenal listen!

    Nothing better than a little economics talk while enjoying a nice warm slice of French silk pie! Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CHIstdUP
    United States7 years ago

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A Must Listen! The interviews with industry leaders are inspiring and practical.
Phenomenal listen! Economics talk with a tasty, engaging twist.
Keep the episodes coming! A great listen.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The economics of budgeting
Q: What should we expect for PCE and inflation moving into the next Fed meeting?
PCE remained relatively flat with a 3.6% overall rate and core around 3.3%, suggesting inflation is broad-based but not dominated by food and energy; policy will hinge on the broader inflation trajectory and money-supply considerations.
The economics of budgeting
Q: What did we get this week with GDP?
Q2 GDP was revised up to 1.5%, driven by higher domestic spending and lower imports, with government spending softening, indicating a resilient consumer and complex import dynamics.
Shipper perspective
Q: Ben, can you explain what the PPI measures and how it should influence a shipper's strategy?
The PPI measures pricing power between carriers and shippers on a 0-100 scale, with higher values favoring carriers. It combines multiple market indicators and uses a percentile-based weighting to normalize different metrics, providing a quantitative read on whether pricing power leans toward carriers or shippers and how that may shift through time.
The State of Freight Webinar: From Roadcheck Week to Summer 2026 Outlook
Q: What does the June forecast mean for LTLs like us?
LTL providers are seeing larger shipments rather than more shipments, meaning rate pressure may ease in volume but stay strong on a per-shipment basis as industrial activity improves.
Transportation market uncoils
Q: What does the LMI data suggest about next quarter's market conditions?
The guest indicates the LMI points to a sustained expansion with capacity constraints, but the mix of upstream pull-forward and downstream inventory pacing suggests a cautious, mixed path ahead, with some potential cooling if energy costs stabilize.

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What is Freightonomics about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Freightonomics centers on the freight economy, blending data-driven analysis from SONAR with macro indicators to illuminate how demand, capacity, and policy shape pricing, tender dynamics, and route choices. Episodes frequently feature expert guests—from shipper procurement professionals to economists—discussing budgeting, bargaining power, and strategic moves in a tight, volatile market. Noteworthy angles include intermodal shifts, tariff and regulatory impacts, and the practical application of FreightWaves data to real-world transportation decisions. The show stands out for its data-heavy approach, clear explanations of complex signals, and a focus on actionable takeaways for carriers, shippers, and service providers navigating ongoing vo... more

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