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Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
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Trucking Industry
Pharmaceutical Delivery
Accounting and Finance
Technology In Freight Operations
Cosmetics
Cold Chain Logistics
Freight Brokerage
Pharmaceutical Expiration Management
Electric Trucks
Lease Owner-Operators
Asset Smart Model
Asset Light Model
Fleetworthy Solutions
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
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Join the FreightWaves cast and crew every weekday morning at 9 am EST

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This episode dives into the "extreme contradiction" defining the logistics market, analyzing the profound divergence between financial disaster hitting small trucking firms and surprising pricing resilience in key segments. The U.S. trucking sector i... more

Less-Than-Truckload pricing power continues to dominate the market, drawing on insights from the latest quarterly report by AFS Logistics and TD Cowen. LTL rates are expected to remain elevated through year-end, following a third-quarter rate-per-pou... more

We begin with the domestic "Compliance Crunch," a sudden and significant contraction in US trucking capacity driven by intensified immigration enforcement actions causing non-citizen drivers to exit the market, independent of demand.

This rapid capa... more

U.S. rail traffic increased for a second consecutive week for the period ending Oct. 4, 2025, with overall volume up 3.6%. North American rail volume also saw gains, rising 4.7% for the week, notably boosted by substantial weekly growth in Mexican ra... more

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Recent Guests

Tony Pelli
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Matt Silver
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Robert Kalish
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Blair Blake
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Jordan Dewart
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Charles Betts
A leader in the cold storage industry with insights into evolving logistics demands
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Craig Lough
Freight brokerage expert and frequent speaker at supply chain conferences
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Balancing Act: Exploring Asset Light, Smart, and Heavy Models in Logistics
Q: Can you talk to us a little bit about that asset smart model and how it exists to be that kind of middleman between ownership versus non-ownership?
The asset smart model represents a middle ground, where businesses can offer more services while avoiding the full costs of asset ownership.
Truck Parking Drama, Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Updates
Q: What are the updates on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse?
Mike Pritchett discussed the intricacies of drug testing requirements for CDL holders and addressed the controversies surrounding the Clearinghouse, particularly the implications for drivers who face substance abuse issues.
Ensuring Integrity in Pharmaceutical Deliveries
Q: Is there anything that's really surprised you about the intricacies of the pharma cold chain space?
New technologies emerging in cold chain logistics are making healthcare more accessible, allowing patients to do more from home.
Ensuring Integrity in Pharmaceutical Deliveries
Q: Is there any interesting partnership that Ken Co is working with to really hone in on those last mile aspects?
Ken Co is partnering with CU Pharma to utilize data insights and visibility to ensure the integrity and freshness of products during the last mile of delivery.
Maximizing Productivity and Overcoming Challenges in Remote Teams
Q: Are there certain maybe subsets of the transportation industry that work better for near-shore teams?
Yes, operational support tasks are ideal for near-shore teams, as they are often less complex and can save resources.

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