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Freightonomics episodes

October 01 Playing defense
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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32 min
September 17 Rate hikes and import records
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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50 min
September 10 Freight Costs Are Surging — Here’s What’s Really Happening to Trucking Capacity
What’s driving freight costs higher — fuel, tight capacity, inflation, or all of the above?
On this episode of Freightonomics, Zach Strickland and economist D.J. Donahue break down the latest economic data and what it means for transportation, consumers and the broader freight economy.
Producer prices are rising, with energy playing a major role. Diesel prices have surged, putting additional pressure on trucking and transportation costs, while elevated tender rejection rates point to a freight market that remains tight. The show also examines consumer credit, historically high credit card rates and what slowing credit growth could signal for consumer health and future freight demand.
The conversation then turns to trade policy and the latest tensions with Canada. Zach and D.J. examine proposed restrictions on Canadian imports, the potential economic impact and why some of the targeted trade flows may have a much smaller effect on overall freight volumes than the headlines suggest.
In the second half, Thomas Wasson joins Zach to explore the changing North American freight landscape. They discuss Mexican cross-border trucking, cabotage enforcement, falling Laredo freight volumes, shifting Mexico trade flows and the growing influence of data-center construction on freight demand. Data-center investment is generating demand for electronics, steel, concrete and open-deck capacity even as traditional consumer demand remains relatively muted.
The episode also dives into ocean freight rates, fuel costs, congestion and the impact of weather on trans-Pacific shipping. Finally, Zach and Thomas examine changing FMCSA data and what it really tells us about trucking capacity.
The bottom line? Capacity is not meaningfully growing yet, and the industry may be moving toward a smaller, more closely vetted and safer carrier base — but at a higher price.
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58 min
September 03 Taking a Breath
Dr. Zac Rogers comes on to discuss the latest LMI results from August.

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44 min
August 27 The economics of budgeting
Ben Peterson comes on to discuss budgeting strategies for shippers heading into budget season, plus a slough of economic data to cover.
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52 min
August 14 Rough Waters
Continued geopolitical instability is making it hard to manage expectations for both shipping and transportation markets for the rest of the year.
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55 min
August 06 Walking a tightrope
Dr. Zac Rogers joins to show to discuss the latest LMI and the continued uncertainty that plagues supply chains.
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51 min
July 23 Intermodal’s big summer
Stuart Chirls joins the show to discuss whether or not intermodal’s growth rate is sustainable.
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42 min
July 16 Shipper perspective
Former General Mills Transportation Procurement Manager Ben Peterson joins the show to discuss how the market looks from a shipper’s point of view and what strategies are available to them in easy and tough markets.
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35 min
July 09 Still going
The trucking market hit its summer peak and is showing no signs of slowing down despite a fairly stagnant/not recessive economy aside from AI driven investment. Dr. Zac Rogers discusses the latest LMI report.
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50 min

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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…