Freightonomics

The freight economy has been depressed for the past three years. The broader economy has stumbled into stagnation in 2025, but the financial markets have largely ignored it. Zach and Thomas break down why. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The freight market continues to shift under the weight of economic stagnation, unpredictable demand patterns and industry headwinds. As we move into peak season, the question remains: What comes next? Join Craig Fuller, Founder & CEO at FreightWaves, and Zach Strickland, Head of Freight Market Intelligence at SONAR for this month’s State of Freight, presented by Triumph, as they discuss: - Economic Pressures: How ongoing stagnation is reshaping freight dynamics- Peak Season Outlook: A refined read on what shippers and carriers should really expect- Market Wild Cards: The external forces that could send the industry in a new direction Whether you’re planning capacity, managing spend, or assessing risk, this discussion will help you stay one step ahead of market uncertainty. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and Thomas try to sort through what has become a hyper political economic environment that is weighing heavily on supply chains. Also: The truckload market has started to pick up in front of Labor Day. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Craig Fuller and Zach Strickland as they cover the latest in freight market movements for the month of August. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Zac Rogers comes on to discuss the July LMI and update on the current supply chain amidst the continued tariff turmoil. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. economic landscape remains confusing—not only due to erratic trade policy but also because the country is still feeling the aftershocks of the pandemic-era growth surge. These pressures have deepened the divides between small and large businesses, young and old generations, and low- and high-income households. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Zac Rogers returns to give a mid-year update on how supply chains are responding to the ongoing trade war and what the LMI respondents expect for the rest of the year.  Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and Thomas Wasson discuss the latest Logistics Managers’ Index report and how the ongoing trade war is impacting supply chains. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and John Paul Hampstead discuss erratic import demand and its impact on supply chains as well as the downgrade on US debt and a slowing housing market. Follow the Freightonomics PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and John Paul Hampstead bring on Dr. Zac Rogers, co-author of the Logistics Managers’ Index to discuss the influence of tariffs on supply chains. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and economic researcher Michael Rudolph discuss the recent tariff and American trade policy and its impact on the economy and supply chains.  Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and Tony bring on Dr. Zac Rogers to discuss the latest LMI readings and dive deeper into inventory management practices among the shipping community.  Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and Tony discuss what we have learned over the past two weeks of tariff implementations and pauses, while also discussing why freight market optimism has not manifested into a significant market shift. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and Tony discuss the looming tariffs and their potential and current impact on supply chains as well as a few takeaways from earnings season. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and Tony bring on Dr. Zac Rogers to discuss the latest Logistics Manager’s Index data and ask why upstream demand appears to be booming. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and Tony discuss what the cease fire in Gaza and ILA labor resolution means for shippers and domestic transportation providers. Also, inflation keeps the economic outlook grey. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and Tony discuss how winter weather disruptions kicked off the new year and what are the most important supply chain topics and trends to watch in early 2025. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and Tony bring on Dr. Zac Rogers to discuss what the latest LMI readings suggest for transportation and logistics in 2025. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Zach and Tony bring on Dr. Zac Rogers to discuss the latest LMI results and what the election outcome means for supply chains and transportation. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices