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16 Carriers File Bankruptcy, Alabama's $100M Rail Terminal, & CDL Rule Faces Court Skepticism | The Morning Minute
Sep 23, 2026In this episode, we kick things off by examining a sobering wave of financial distress as at least sixteen trucking and transportation companies entered bankruptcy proceedings in less than a month. The geographically widespread filings include both Chapter 11 reorganizations and Chapter 7 liquidations, spanning carriers from small owner-operators to mid-sized fleets operating dozens of trucks across general freight, last-mile, agricultural and specialized operations. Rising diesel fuel...
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FreightWaves Today | September 23
Sep 23, 2026On this episode of FreightWaves Today, hosts Craig Fuller and Julie Van de Kamp sit down with leaders from trucking, logistics, transportation law and rail to examine the forces shaping freight markets. John Ferguson, founder and CEO of Pivot Supply Chain Solutions, Inc., joins the show in studio to discuss the state of freight, current supply chain conditions and the trends transportation companies should be watching. Drew Singleton Wilder, founder and CEO of Vicarious Liability Risk...
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Beyond Manual Dispatch & Predictive Safety | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
Sep 23, 2026Live from the FreightWaves Enterprise Fleet Summit, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent break down the strategies, technologies, and operational shifts required to scale trucking operations during volatile market cycles. In this episode: Chris Hines, CEO of REPOWR, discusses TOP (Trailer Optimization Platform)—the industry's first system designed to execute trailer repositioning rather than just analyzing data. He breaks down how fleets can eliminate idle trailer time, optimize...
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Super Ego Court Win, Florida Cargo Theft Bust, & Samsara's High-Risk Driver Data | The Morning Minute
Sep 22, 2026In this episode, we kick things off by examining a major legal development in the controversial Super Ego trucking network case. A federal judge has dismissed several counts against Aleksandar Mimic in a lawsuit filed by drivers, though drivers' claims against Super Ego Holding and nine affiliated defendants remain fully intact. Court records reveal that an all-day settlement conference made significant progress toward resolving the case, even as the judge's dismissal reshapes the...
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$7 DIESEL? + FMCSA CRACKDOWN?= BRACE YOURSELF! | BRAKE CHECK
Sep 22, 2026$7 DIESEL? FMCSA CRACKDOWN. WHAT’S NEXT? This may be one of the biggest Brake Check conversations we've put together. Two problems are hitting American trucking at the same damn time: The cost of running is exploding... The rules for running are getting tighter.... And instead of asking somebody on social media what they THINK about it, we're going straight to the people who actually know. FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs joins Charles Gracey to talk about what’s happening inside the...
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FreightWaves Today | September 22
Sep 22, 2026The freight market is shifting as carriers, brokers and shippers head toward Q4. On this episode of FreightWaves Today, we break down the latest trucking industry news, freight rates, insurance risks, fuel prices, capacity trends and the outlook for the 2026 peak season. In this episode: Trucking litigation & legal developments — We examine the latest developments in the Super Ego case and discuss the growing legal exposure facing carriers, brokers and other participants in the freight...
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Fake FedEx Theft, Montgomery Ruling Boosts Human Brokers, & Tesla's Texas Distribution Hub | The Morning Minute
Sep 21, 2026In this episode, we kick things off by examining the latest developments in broker liability law and how they're unexpectedly reshaping the role of technology in freight brokerage. Industry experts now argue that the Supreme Court's Montgomery decision will actually make human brokers more valuable rather than less, as firms face tough questions about whether AI-driven carrier selection will hold up under courtroom scrutiny following fatal crashes. This shift could force brokerages to...
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FreightWaves Today | September 21
Sep 21, 2026The freight market is shifting, cargo theft is getting more sophisticated, diesel prices are under pressure, and artificial intelligence is raising new questions for freight brokers and carriers. On this episode of FreightWaves Today, we break down the biggest stories shaping trucking, logistics, supply chains and transportation. We’re also heading to Green Bay this week, and Ben Schill, Chief Corporate Development Officer at Paper Transport, joins the show to discuss the company’s...
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Exposing the "Chameleon Carrier" Loophole in Trucking | Brake Check
Sep 18, 2026In this episode of Brake Check on FreightWaves TV, host Charles Gracey is joined by Lewie Pugh (Executive Vice President of OOIDA) & Dan Lindsey of the Broker Carrier Summit, to tackle the growing issue of "Chameleon Carriers" in the trucking industry. They dive deep into how bad actors exploit systemic loopholes—changing DOT numbers and carrier identities for a nominal fee to dodge regulatory oversight, enforcement, and safety accountability—and what this means for highway safety, honest...
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Transcontinental Rail Merger: UP-Norfolk Southern Controversy | Freight Expectations
Sep 18, 2026The transcontinental mega-railroad debate takes center stage as Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern push for a historic merger. In this episode of Freight Expectations, hosts Matt Leffler and Craig Fuller break down the major regulatory, economic, and legal shifts rocking the freight industry. They dive into the heated opposition from BNSF, the resurfacing fight over 371.3 broker transparency in federal courts, rising diesel prices, and how upcoming midterms could impact critical freight...
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