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163 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsThese podcasts feature Steve Oatley's opening monologues for the viral Wake Up America show that can be found each night live by searching for PT News Network on social media, or through our mobile and Smart TV apps
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Freight Broker Live 5/28: Chases, Riots and Protests
May 28, 2020 19:22 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBIn this episode of Freight Broker Live we talk about the current events around the trucking industry and the world. Live call in show! Carriers, Get a free 30 days on truckersedge Check out our show sponsor, AscendTMS at www.thefreetms.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Freight Broker Live 5/27: State of Trucking, Broker Transparency Fight reaches new low
May 27, 2020 19:48 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBIn this episode of Freight Broker Live, we look at the State of Trucking for the past week, and we take another look at the freight broker rate transparency battleground and what seems to be the new strategy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Freight Broker Live 5/26: The truth about freight rate transparency
May 26, 2020 19:27 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBLets talk freight rate transparency: What it really means, why it matters and why freight brokers do not want to share the information. Well that is how the show was supposed to go, but then it turned into a rant on why we all complain so much! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Freight Broker Live 5/22: Interview with Paul Todd, Author of Industry of Thieves
May 22, 2020 20:29 - 2 hours - 85.4 MBIn today's episode we interview Paul Todd, author of the book Industry of Thieves, a freight broker tell all. Plus we cover breaking news out of San Antonio where a trucker flees the scene of a deadly accident. His "co-driver" reportedly slept through the whole thing and remained in the truck for several hours until the truck was found 20 miles away several hours later. And a week in review. What have we accomplished this week? Interested in picking up a copy of Paul Todd's Book? https://am...
Freight Broker Live 5/21: new unemployment numbers top 38 Million!
May 21, 2020 19:22 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBIn this episode of Freight Broker Live we talk about the new unemployment numbers that came out today bringing the total of filed claims to nearly 40 million people. What does that mean for the freight world? Also Tim Higham, the CEO of InMotion Global to talk about the economy and how brokers and carriers can leverage new tech. to power out of the coronavirus hole. Check out our show sponsor www.thefreetms.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Freight Broker Live 5/20: Anthony Szado, VP of Sales with OTR talks COVID impacts of on Receivables
May 20, 2020 19:30 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBAfter 20 days protesting outside of the White House, truckers were able to get a meeting with the White House staffers this morning. This is what we have learned. Also Anthony Szado, the VP of Sales for OTR Capital joins us today to talk about the financial side of the industry and the impact of COVID-19 on trucking! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
State of Trucking: Are Rates on the Rise? We ask DAT's Chief of Analytics Ken Adamo!
May 19, 2020 19:18 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBIn this episode we cover the our State of Trucking Infographic. Are rates finally on the rise? DAT's Ken Adamo joins us to tell us what is going on with the markets, and hopefully he has an answer for when things will return to "normal" if that is even possible. Plus, we take a look at the Uber Layoffs. Will Uber Freight continue to be the "Uber of Freight?" Check out our shows sponsor www.thefreetms.com for all your TMS needs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Freight Broker Live: Monday 5/18 a weekend of News
May 18, 2020 19:16 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBIn today's episode of Freight Broker Live we look at the weekends news stories. In addition we also take a look at Amazon and whether or not freight brokers have anything to worry about related to Amazon's freight brokerage expansion. As always, check out our sponsor www.thefreetms.com for our #1 choice of freight management software See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Freight Broker Live 5/15: What a day!
May 15, 2020 19:48 - 1 hour - 58 MBIn this episode we dive into two viral articles: The first, the President says the truckers protesting in DC are not protesting, they are supporting the President. Secondly we dive into the real reason Rick Santiago is backing away from the DC protests. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Freight Broker Live: New HOS Rulemaking and an interview with a transportation expert
May 14, 2020 19:12 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBIn today's episode of Freight Broker Live we will touch on the updates from DC, Speak with Anthony Griffith, a motor-coach operator and transportation expert and we will look at the new hours of service rulemaking. All this and more on this exciting episode! Check out our show sponsor, www.thefreetms.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Truckers in DC disrupt #busesmoveamerica rally, partially block Constitution Ave
May 13, 2020 19:26 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBTruckers in DC are disrupting a pre-planned rally where motor coach bus drivers from across the country have arrived in D.C. to take place in a "rolling rally" calling on Washington lawmakers to offer $15 billion dollars in funding in efforts to keep the industry alive See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Freight Broker Live: State of Trucking: 5/12/2020
May 12, 2020 19:08 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBIn this episode of Freight Broker Live we take a look at the State of Trucking for this week. In addition we will talk about the DC trucker protests and highlight what has or has not been accomplished depending on how you approach it. In addition, we will talk about what the future has in store for the industry. Live call in show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Freight Broker Live: Monday May 11th
May 11, 2020 19:16 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBIn this live episode we provide an update on today's freight news. We give an update on the freight broker transparency protest in DC, plus an update from Santiago. In addition we talk about a tanker in CA hauling wine who received an unexpected guest! All this and more on this live call in episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
President acknowledges "price-gouging" and TIA supports America's truckers
May 08, 2020 20:27 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBIn today's episode we are diving into the wild world of freight covering the President's public acknowledgment of the broker "price-gouging" issue and the freight broker association, TIA becomes the first trucking industry trade group to do anything to actually help trucking companies. All that and more on this episode of Freight Broker Live See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
OOIDA vs. TIA = we're screwed
May 07, 2020 19:30 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBOOIDA vs TIA = Small businesses lose. In this episode of Freight Broker Live we will discuss the battle between small trucking and freight brokerages, what that means for all the truckers who are going to be forced to close. Plus we talk about Amazon's behind the scenes takeover of the freight industry. Uber announces partnership allowing more truckers to flood the market. All this and more on this episode! Live at 2pm See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Freight Broker Live: May 6th 2020
May 06, 2020 20:01 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBLets see what comes up See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Freight Broker Live May 5th: Freight News, Talk and Entertainment
May 05, 2020 20:24 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBIn this episode of Freight Broker Live we cover the State of Trucking for the past week. We also cover the day's freight and logistics news, trucking trends and more. Please make sure you check out Freight Broker Live for all your freight and logistics news. Check out our monthly show sponsor, www.thefreetms.com for the best TMS system out there. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Back from DC and Tired: This is what I learned!
May 05, 2020 12:20 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBIn a spur of the moment decision, Freight Broker Live made the trip to DC to cover the trucking demonstration. This is what we learned. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Protests, Updates, and Dispatcher talk
May 01, 2020 19:47 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBAn unfiltered look at everything Freight See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Freight Broker Live: Is the week over yet?
April 30, 2020 19:45 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBWell it has been a long week so far and I personally am ready for it to be over! In this episode of Freight Broker Live: New unemployment numbers are out today and although better than last week, very bad all together. TIA releases video answering "price-gouging" claims. Hero trucker's dash-cam catches motorcycle accident, and so much more. Check out our show sponsor, www.thefreetms.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Freight Broker Live April 29th: Busy Day in Freight News
April 29, 2020 20:09 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBIn this episode of Freight Broker Live we are going to try and cover all the freight and logistics news happening today. There is a lot. Lets go! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Why this freight broker agrees with a Nationwide trucker demonstration
April 28, 2020 19:51 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBIn this live episode of Freight Broker Live we will talk about why I, a freight broker, am in support of a nationwide trucking demonstration. make sure you check out our show sponsor www.thefreetms.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Trucking's "Mayday" protests scheduled for this week; Possibility of meat shortages?
April 27, 2020 19:38 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBIn today's episode of Freight Broker Live, we discuss the nationwide trucker protest scheduled for later this week. What does it mean, why is it relevant and will it affect change? In other news, Tyson Foods warns of serious supply chain ramifications in the nations meat supply. Is a national meat shortage the next thing we will have to deal with? Check out our show sponsor www.thefreetms.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Freight Broker Live Friday April 24th: Lets talk trucking!
April 24, 2020 20:11 - 1 hour - 68 MBIn today'e episode we are just going to wing it. We will talk brokers, bashing, rates, strikes and wherever else the open line takes us. Live call in show. Make sure you check out our sponsor at www.thefreetms.com for all your software needs! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Freight Broker Live 4/23: Record Unemployment, Rates continue to flop
April 23, 2020 19:49 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBIn this episode of Freight Broker Live we are going to dive into today's freight news and tech advancements in the middle of unprecedented times. Unemployment reaches new highs, again. Truckers are fed up with low rates, where do they turn. Make sure you check out our show sponsor www.thefreetms.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Freight Broker Live 4/22: Houston PD open's investigation into "wage theft"
April 22, 2020 19:33 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBIn today's episode of Freight Broker Live we look at the Houston Police Chief's "criminal investigation" into wage theft after Monday's trucker protest. Also we will look at the market, what every trucker needs to do to assure they stay open throughout the COVID-19 crisis. While volumes reach all time lows, critical relief freight reaches all time high? Make sure to check out our show sponsor, AscendTMS for a the best TMS system out there. www.thefreetms.com Visit our site www.freightbroke...
Houston Trucker Protest, State of Freight and NC Truck Boot. LIVE POLL RESULTS
April 21, 2020 20:37 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBIn today's episode we test out a new live polling functionality to ask viewers what they feel. in this episode we covered a NC towing company who says that they, like truckers, are essential, as a justification for booting trucks who stop to rest in parking lots. We also look at our State of Trucking infographic, driving into what is really going on with the market. Truckers in Houston shut down a portion of the highway Monday protesting rates, high insurance rates and broker regulations. We ...
Freight Broker Live 4/2/2020: Saying "thank you truckers" is not enough!
April 20, 2020 19:39 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBWe are learning that simply saying "thank you truckers" is not going to save trucking. A new trade organization is formed to try and help be the voice of the trucking industry as a whole. Plus we will talk about the latest in freight news, trucking trends, and what to expect in the coming months. Make sure to check out this months sponsor, AscendTMS at www.thefreetms.com To find out more about NAATSP visit their site www.naatsp.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informati...
April 17th 2020: a week in the news
April 17, 2020 21:40 - 1 hour - 43 MBIn this episode of freight Broker Live we talk about some of the leading freight news that we covered this week. From rates tanking, trucking companies staying home and the President thanking truckers, we cover it all. Make sure you check in and watch the show today. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Freight Broker Live: Thursday April 16th, 2020
April 16, 2020 19:18 - 1 hour - 46 MBIn this episode we dive into the freight market outlook. We have several callers who discuss the market and what it is looking like for the truckers on the front lines. Check out our show sponsor, AscendTMS See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Freight Broker Live: Wednesday April 15th. Freight Tech and Pandemic Mayhem
April 15, 2020 19:30 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBToday we are talking freight tech and the freight pandemic mayhem which is undoubtedly going to change the freight industry as we know it. What is going to happen and what is freight going to look like? No one knows. Tim Higham, CEO of AscendTMS joins the show to talk about the market and technology while offering new users an exclusive Freight Broker Live deal to provide 26k shipper list for free to listeners. Check out AscendTMS Check out the Freight Broker Live Site for all things brea...
Freight Broker Live Late Show: Tuesday April 14th 2020
April 15, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBJoin us live at 8PM for a live episode of Freight Broker Live, undoubtedly the best resource for all things freight. In tonight's episode we talk freight rates, the State of Trucking, what the future looks like and more. This is a live show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Freight Broker Live 4/13 Abundance of Trucks, Rates continue to flop
April 13, 2020 19:16 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBOn this episode of Freight Broker Live we look at DAT's Market Conditions Index: Is a sea of blue what we have to look forward to? In addition we will talk about some of the other news, tech and rates from the past week and what it means for you. Check out our show sponsor AscendTMS, the Free TMS for your trucking software needs. Watch the live video by clicking here For updated freight news, talk and more, click here! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Freight Broker Live Special: Ask a Freight Broker!
April 11, 2020 02:14 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBAs the COVID-19 pandemic takes hold and causes rates to tank, many carriers think that brokers are the reason for the low rates. Freight Broker Live wants to answer your questions, shed some light on the brokerage industry and maybe it will help. This is a live call in show so have no fear, ask anything. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Freight Broker Live Friday, April 10th, 2020
April 10, 2020 19:50 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBIn this live episode of Freight Broker Live we are looking at the FMCSA's waiver involving CDL Training; A "trucking trade group" wants a waiver for brokers relieving them of the $75k bond; We are also going to talk about rates, freight volumes, tech and more. Make sure you call into this live show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
TQL, FMCSA HOS Exemption Extended, And why that broker makes so much!
April 09, 2020 19:54 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBIn this episode we are going to talk about the industry. We talk about a new class action lawsuit filed against mega-broker TQL. We will discuss the FMCSA exemption and whether this will help or hurt the industry. Also a trucking trade group, if you want to call it that, chooses to pursue profits over the well-being of truckers. Absolutely nuts. Make sure you tune in and phone lines will be active! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Freight Broker Live 4/8/2020: New TQL lawsuit, Update on Truck Stop Stabbing and more
April 08, 2020 19:29 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBIn this episode we talk about the trucking industry and the affect COVID-19 is having on it. We also talk about the Truck Stop Stabbing spree that occurred yesterday at a TN Pilot. We also talk about a new class action lawsuit involving mega-broker TQL and the data breach from February. Callers ask is it better to grow a company with owner-operators or company drivers? All that and more! Check out the live show daily at 2PM est on our website www.freightbrokerlive.com See acast.com/privac...
Join us today where we walk through the market in our weekly State of Trucking
April 07, 2020 19:37 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBJoin us today where we walk through the market in our weekly State of Trucking Infographic. We are also going to talk driver safety on the road and how @TruckerTools is helping to keep trucks running in this time of cris. Trucker Tools founder and CEO Prasad Gollapalli joins us and let us know about what he is hearing from drivers. Visit TruckerTools www.truckertools.com Visit Freight Broker Live www.freightbrokerlive.com Watch the live video daily at 2pm! See acast.com/privacy for p...
Freight Broker Live Monday April 6th, Rates, COVID and fun
April 06, 2020 19:40 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBIn today's episode we talk about the freight cliff and what it means for the trucking industry. We have ask callers what they are seeing from the road and talk to Michael with PDQ America to discuss what he is hearing from his drivers out on the road. Make sure to check out our site www.freightbrokerlive.com for all things Freight! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
More layoffs coming, crappy rates and when will this be over?
April 03, 2020 19:20 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBIn this Friday episode we tackle the hard to swallow news of even more layoffs, warehouse shutdowns, produce market is suffering and when is this going to end? Live call in show today. Call in and tell us your thoughts! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
April 2nd Trucking News!
April 02, 2020 19:58 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBJoin us for a live episode at 2PM EST as we talk about the freight markets, what we are seeing and what is to come. Several big stories today and we will cover all of them during our live, call in episode. Have a question? Call in! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Rates, Cliffs and a talk with Anthony from OTR Capital 4/1/2020
April 01, 2020 19:22 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBIn this episode of Freight Broker Live we are going to dive into the freight market, talk about what the COVID-19 impacts are in the industry and what you can do to stay ahead of whatever is to come. In addition, we will be joined by Anthony Szado, VP of Sales with OTR Capital and discuss the financial side of trucking and what they are seeing on their end of the trucking spectrum. To get in-touch with Anthony, email [email protected] Make sure you check out our site, www.freightbrok...
Freight Broker Live is back at 2pm EST!
March 31, 2020 19:25 - 1 hour - 56 MBToday we are going to talk about the State of Trucking, SBA Loans, Load to truck volumes crash and when do we think truck rates will tank as well? Plus we have have our daily coronavirus update. Live Call in show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thursday March 26th Live call in show: State of COVID19, Trucking News and TQL
March 27, 2020 01:28 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBJoin us tonight for a live call in show at 8pm EST where we will dive into the trucking market and the impacts of COVID-19 on the supply chain. We will also look into other trucking and freight news and finish up with anonymous interviews with some of the TQL employees who were fired, hear their stories and what they plan to do next. Make sure to check out www.freightbrokerlive.com for the latest breaking freight news, trends and topics. Also do not forget to check out our sponsor Trucker...
Freight Broker Live 3/24 Show
March 25, 2020 00:25 - 1 hour - 54 MBNot even sure what we will talk about today as there is so much. We will cover the COVID-19 outbreak, FMCSA CDL Expiration suspension and so much more. Live call in show! Visit our sponsor www.truckertools.com Check out our site Freight Broker Live for all things breaking in the logistics space! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Live Call in Show: Several States close non-essential businesses and trucking
March 21, 2020 01:22 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBIn tonight's live episode of Freight broker Live we are going to take a look at what states have effectively closed down, what the latest news is regarding COVID-19 and what the future looks like. This is a live call in show beginning at 8PM est. links mentioned https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/CISA-Guidance-on-Essential-Critical-Infrastructure-Workers-1-20-508c.pdf Essential businesses https://htv-prod-media.s3.amazonaws.com/files/scanned-from-a-xerox-multifunction-p...
PA Gov. orders non-life-sustaining businesses to close, Coronavirus updates
March 20, 2020 01:16 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBPA opens rest stops and then closes down businesses; Coronavirus cases spike, and what does it all mean? Live call in show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Freight Broker Live Special Report: Auto makers shut down, Massive layoffs
March 19, 2020 01:54 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBIn this special report we are going to talk about new developments in the COVID-19 outbreak and what it means for trucking. As more and more companies shut down, how will trucking be impacted. This will be a live call in show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Freight Broker Live Special Report: Coronavirus news and impact on Trucking
March 18, 2020 01:35 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBJoin us at 8pm EST for the latest updates on the Coronavirus Pandemic, and how it is impacting drivers. Rumors of truckstops cutting access to showers, food, coffee and more. Live call in show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Freight Broker Live Special Coverage: Coronavirus and Trucking
March 17, 2020 01:19 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBJoin us at our new time for special coverage of the Coronavirus and it's impact on trucking and the world. In this episode we will be talking about the FMCSA Emergency Declarations, emergency shipper shutdowns, city and statewide quarantines and so much more. Ask your questions during this live call in show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.