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June 23 FreightWaves Today | June 23
On today’s episode of FreightWaves Today, hosts Julie Van de Kamp and Malcolm Harris break down the latest developments shaping freight, trucking, and supply chain markets as the industry heads toward the end of Q2 and the July 4 holiday rush.
We cover two major FMCSA regulatory changes that remove long-standing compliance requirements for carriers, including the elimination of CDL self-reporting requirements and the printed ELD manual mandate. We also discuss Saia’s aggressive network expansion and what it signals about confidence in the freight market.
In our SONAR market update, we examine rising tender rejections, tightening capacity, spot rate expectations, and why housing could be the missing catalyst that drives the next phase of freight demand. We explore how housing starts, construction activity, and consumer spending impact truckload and flatbed markets across the country.
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2 hr 1 min
June 23How Trucking Companies Bleed Money Every Single Day | Brake Check
The most expensive truck in America isn't the one burning fuel down the highway.
It's the one sitting still.
On this episode of Brake Check, we're exposing the hidden costs that quietly destroy trucking profits every day: empty seats, slow hiring, breakdowns, repair delays, compliance bottlenecks, and downtime that most carriers never properly measure.
First, Charles sits down with Tim Crawford, CEO and Co-Founder of Tenstreet, the platform helping thousands of carriers recruit, hire, onboard, and retain drivers. Tim breaks down what's really happening in driver recruiting in 2026, where AI is helping (and hurting), why some fleets consistently keep seats full while others struggle, and the costly mistakes carriers make between a driver saying "yes" and actually getting behind the wheel.
Then, Alex Bezzubets, Founder and CEO of myMechanic, joins the show to tackle the other side of downtime: truck breakdowns. Alex explains why roadside repairs still take too long, what a single breakdown really costs a carrier, and how technology is helping fleets get trucks repaired and back on the road faster than ever before.
Topics include:
Driver Recruiting Trends in 2026

Retention vs. Recruiting

AI in Trucking Recruitment

Empty Seats & Lost Revenue

Fleet Profitability

Truck Breakdowns & Roadside Repair

Maintenance Strategy

Compliance & Onboarding

Small Fleet Survival

Downtime Reduction
Whether you're an owner-operator, fleet owner, safety manager, recruiter, dispatcher, or trucking executive, this episode delivers practical insights on one question every carrier should be asking:
How much is downtime really costing your business?
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52 min
June 22Why Freight Giants are Quietly Moving Inside Mexico | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
Malcolm Harris takes the wheel solo and delivers a packed show covering some of the biggest trends shaping freight, warehousing, and supply chain technology today.
In this episode:
The latest transportation headlines, including legal challenges surrounding CDL compliance in New York and California

Echo Global Logistics’ expansion into Mexico’s domestic transportation market and what it signals for nearshoring and cross-border supply chains

The growing impact of automation, labor shortages, and operational efficiency across logistics networks
Plus, Greg Braun, Chief Revenue Officer at C3 Solutions, joins the show to break down findings from the company’s latest State of Dock and Yard Management Report, including:
Why many facilities still rely on overtime and temporary labor instead of technology

The biggest gaps in dock scheduling, yard visibility, and warehouse operations

Common misconceptions around automation adoption

How AI and real-time system integration are reshaping yard and dock management
Later, Steve Shebuski of MCA Connect dives into the rise of Agentic AI and what it means for the future of supply chain operations.
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46 min
June 22 The LTL Market Is Shifting—Here’s Why | #WithSONAR
Welcome back to WithSONAR!
In this episode, we’re diving into SONAR’s latest SITREP - an LTL Analysis and exploring the datasets available within the platform to help monitor pricing trends, shipping patterns, and current LTL market conditions.
This report breaks down:
Current LTL market conditions and pricing trends
How rising diesel costs and fuel surcharges are impacting the market
The role of freight class and rate composition in pricing changes
Shifts in freight class mix over the last year
Performance trends across publicly traded LTL carriers
How truckload leading indicators may influence the future LTL outlook
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6 min
June 22 Bendix Taps Aeva LiDAR, Echo Expands Mexico Services, & DHL Autonomous Ops Go Live | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we kick things off by examining a major advancement in commercial vehicle safety technology that's targeting mass production across the Class 8 market. Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has officially selected Aeva to integrate 4D LiDAR sensors and perception software into its next-generation collision mitigation systems for Class 8 trucks. With roughly 300,000 new Class 8 trucks entering the North American market annually, this program is targeting mass production of one of the first LiDAR-based L2+ driver assistance solutions for commercial vehicles, marking a strategic shift toward using advanced perception technology in active safety systems rather than just higher levels of autonomy.
Next, we shift to cross-border logistics, where Echo Global Logistics is making an aggressive play to dominate the entire U.S.-Mexico freight corridor. The Chicago-based third-party logistics provider has formally unveiled a new suite of intra-Mexico domestic transportation services, giving shippers a fully integrated supply chain solution spanning both sides of the border. The expansion includes city-to-city freight transportation, port drayage, domestic intermodal services, and managed transportation solutions across Mexico, all integrated with Echo's existing cross-border operations and allowing the company to capture growing freight movements tied to nearshoring trends.
Finally, we explore how autonomous technology is officially moving beyond pilot programs and into full-scale daily operations at a major logistics hub. DHL has transitioned autonomous vehicles from its Fast Forward Challenge into live daily operations at its Singapore facility, partnering with Zelostech to operate fully electric, driverless vehicles for point-to-point transfers between logistics facilities on campus. Each vehicle averages 40 trips and covers 28 kilometers daily, delivering consistent performance at roughly half the operating cost of diesel trucks while cutting emissions to support customers' sustainability goals.
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4 min
June 18 Rates Rising, Capacity Tight: Is Your Shipping Team Ready for This Market?
Shippers are facing a dramatically different freight market, one many are ill-equipped to handle. With new staff lacking experience in tight capacity environments and a prolonged supply-side driven market, traditional 'post-and-pray' strategies no longer work. Learn why securing favorable rates now, evaluating routing guides, and strengthening carrier partnerships are crucial for survival.
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27 min
June 18 FreightTech partnership uses AI to fix costly invoice errors
Trucking companies and freight brokers often face payment delays due to complex invoice audits. Upwell's CEO Charley Dehoney discusses how their AI-powered platform automates pre-invoice auditing, solving a critical 'missing link' in the supply chain. Discover how this partnership with Kleinschmidt aims to reduce invoice disputes and accelerate cash flow for carriers nationwide.
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28 min
June 18 Industrial Segment 'Comes Alive': What Rail Data Predicts
Weekly U.S. rail traffic data just dropped, and it's confirming significant strength in the industrial segment of the economy. Total traffic is up an amazing 7.2%, with carloads rising 3.2% year-to-date, despite declines in coal and flat forest products. This is a critical indicator of future freight demand, including trucking, as manufacturers ramp up production.
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15 min
June 18 Why THIS Fuel Card Is the OG of Real-time Transactions | FreightWaves Today
After being acquired by Shell USA, Multi-Service Fuel Card CEO Aaron Decker reveals how he and his management team executed a bold management buyout to regain control. Discover the fascinating journey of this pioneering fuel card provider, established in 1978, and how they help trucking companies navigate volatile fuel markets, maximize efficiency, and combat fraud. Aaron also shares his outlook on diesel prices and how fleets can protect their bottom line.
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14 min
June 18 How John Ferguson Built a $50M Freight Brokerage During COVID
John Ferguson, CEO of Pivot Supply Chain Solutions, shares the gritty details of starting his freight brokerage during the peak of COVID. From a coat closet to a $50M company, learn the raw truth about establishing credit, covering loads, and building a robust team in a tough market. This isn't your average startup story.
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20 min

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A full trailer load of freight podcasts from FreightWaves. Enjoy shows like the award-winning WHAT THE TRUCK?!? podcast, Put That Coffee Down, Freightonomics, Fuller Speed Ahead, Great Quarter, Gals…