FreightWaves LIVE: An Events Podcast

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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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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	998	Founded	7 years ago
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Cargo Theft Trends and Methods with LogistIQ and CargoNet

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1 Jun 2026 • 21 min

Industry Keynote: Transaction-Level Enforcement: The New Standard in Freight Security with Highway

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1 Jun 2026 • 28 min

Keynote: Jesse Elison, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | FFS26

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1 Jun 2026 • 45 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.

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4 May 2026 • 25 min

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Jesse Elison

Deputy Administrator of the FMCSA

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Episode: Keynote: Jesse Elison, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | FFS26

Derek Barrs

Administrator, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

FMCSA

Episode: 12 Months Later: A Report Card on Trump’s Trucking Executive Order

Marcia Taylor

CEO of Bennett Family Company's

Bennett Family Companies

Episode: Building a Culture that Outlives You: Insights from Bennett

Billie Tomic

Founder of BT Consult, focused on education for owner-operators and small carriers

BT Consult

Episode: The Business Side of Trucking: What Independent Operators Need to Know to Grow and Protect What They've Built

David Owen

Co-founder and president of the National Association of Small Trucking Companies

National Association of Small Trucking Companies

Episode: The Great Pruning: How Small Fleets are Surviving the Post-COVID Slump

Ingrid Brown

Driver and Operations Manager at Blackjack Express

Blackjack Express

Episode: From Behind the Wheel to the Ops Desk: A Driver's Perspective on Running a Better Fleet

Todd Spencer

Executive Director, OOIDA (Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association)

OOIDA

Episode: Beyond the "Driver Shortage": OOIDA’s Fight for Quality, Training, and Highway Safety

Jason Schaftlein

General Manager at McLeod Express

McLeod Express

Episode: Building a High-Performance Carrier: Culture, Retention, and What Actually Moves the Needle

Scott Moscrip

Founder/CEO-type figure returning to Truckstop; former long-time leader in trucking technology

Truckstop

Episode: The OG Returns: Scott Moscrip’s Vision for the Next Era of Truckstop

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Malcolm Harris

Host of What the Truck; frequent FreightWaves contributor; covers trucking policy and industry trends

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Very insightful take on freight and policy, with practical operator-focused tips.

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Guests consistently bring real-world experience to complex topics.

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Cross-Border Conflict: the View from Canada | 3PL Summit 2026

Q: What has NAD done in response to tariff-led disruption and shifting demand?

NAD pivoted from traditional brokerage to handling higher-demand, non-traditional loads like data centers and EV-related projects, reallocating resources toward new industries and building expertise in tariff compliance and trade policy.

From Monitoring to Enforcement: The Next Phase of 3PL Competition | 3PL Summit 2026

Q: What changes are needed to move from awareness to enforceable standards in the freight industry?

The industry needs universal participation in a defined standard for digital transactions, with enforcement built into the transaction itself and trusted data from multiple parties, not just awareness and handshakes.

AI Helps 3PLs Move Faster as Freight Margins Tighten | 3PL Summit 2026

Q: How has volatility and tighter margins changed the way logistics teams communicate and operate day to day?

Quoting windows are shrinking, headcount is flat or reduced, so speed matters but every mistake costs more; teams must tighten ownership, improve SLA visibility, and move from reacting in inboxes to structured, automated routing and qualification.

Building a High-Performance Carrier: Culture, Retention, and What Actually Moves the Needle

Q: What one takeaway should small fleets or owner-operators carry forward from this conversation?

Hard work, dedication, and loving the craft are essential, along with preparing to wear many hats, learning from failures, and gradually building a scalable business from a single truck to a larger operation.

Building a High-Performance Carrier: Culture, Retention, and What Actually Moves the Needle

Q: If there is one thing you'd change for a better tomorrow in trucking, what would it be?

Parking is identified as a top practical issue, but he also stresses the deeper need for respect across the ecosystem to reduce friction and improve collaboration among carriers, brokers, shippers, and drivers.

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This show centers on logistics, freight, and FreightTech, with conversations featuring industry policy, market dynamics, and operational best practices drawn from major freight events and thought-leaders. Episodes frequently explore regulatory changes, safety and compliance, small fleet challenges, and technology-driven shifts in freight movement, often pairing policymakers or regulators with seasoned operators to unpack real-world implications for carriers, brokers, and shippers. A standout aspect is the strong emphasis on practical strategies for growth, retention, cost management, and culture in trucking, along with forward-looking market analysis tied to events and industry milestones that help listeners plan for the coming year.

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