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    <title>Freight Expectations</title>
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    <copyright>2025</copyright>
    <description>Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler</description>
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      <title>The Energy Behind AI: Why Natural Gas Is Driving America’s Next Supercycle</title>
      <description>In this episode, Craig and Matthew connect the dots between energy, AI, and the future of freight—and why it all points to a massive economic shift already underway.

Fresh off a high-level energy conference, Craig shares insights from industry leaders on why the real race isn’t just for AI chips—it’s for power. With data centers driving unprecedented demand, natural gas has emerged as the backbone of America’s next growth cycle.Plus, a candid discussion on geopolitics, market resilience, and why energy—not technology alone—will determine who wins the future.

If you want to understand what’s really driving the economy right now—and where it’s headed next—this episode connects the dots.

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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode, Craig and Matthew connect the dots between energy, AI, and the future of freight—and why it all points to a massive economic shift already underway.

Fresh off a high-level energy conference, Craig shares insights from industry leaders on why the real race isn’t just for AI chips—it’s for power. With data centers driving unprecedented demand, natural gas has emerged as the backbone of America’s next growth cycle.Plus, a candid discussion on geopolitics, market resilience, and why energy—not technology alone—will determine who wins the future.

If you want to understand what’s really driving the economy right now—and where it’s headed next—this episode connects the dots.

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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Craig and Matthew connect the dots between energy, AI, and the future of freight—and why it all points to a massive economic shift already underway.</p>
<p>Fresh off a high-level energy conference, Craig shares insights from industry leaders on why the real race isn’t just for AI chips—it’s for power. With data centers driving unprecedented demand, natural gas has emerged as the backbone of America’s next growth cycle.Plus, a candid discussion on geopolitics, market resilience, and why energy—not technology alone—will determine who wins the future.</p>
<p>If you want to understand what’s really driving the economy right now—and where it’s headed next—this episode connects the dots.</p>
<p><a href="https://play.megaphone.fm/x_8ao5ocrqyjfo_m-pbtrq"><u>Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://play.megaphone.fm/1ojr5w9ksqa6bo65mx0nig"><u>Other FreightWaves Shows</u></a><br></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>3947</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Why the Global Oil Crisis is Actually Good for U.S. Diplomatic Freight</title>
      <description>In this episode of Freight Expectations, Matthew Leffler and Craig Fuller dive into the "insane" volatility of the current freight market, where spot rates are on fire despite—or perhaps because of—rising global tensions. The duo breaks down the "bleeding edge" data showing a surprising surge in domestic demand and discusses why the U.S. might be the most resilient player in a fragmenting global landscape.

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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:43:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode of Freight Expectations, Matthew Leffler and Craig Fuller dive into the "insane" volatility of the current freight market, where spot rates are on fire despite—or perhaps because of—rising global tensions. The duo breaks down the "bleeding edge" data showing a surprising surge in domestic demand and discusses why the U.S. might be the most resilient player in a fragmenting global landscape.

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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <strong>Freight Expectations</strong>, Matthew Leffler and Craig Fuller dive into the "insane" volatility of the current freight market, where spot rates are on fire despite—or perhaps because of—rising global tensions. The duo breaks down the "bleeding edge" data showing a surprising surge in domestic demand and discusses why the U.S. might be the most resilient player in a fragmenting global landscape.</p>
<p><a href="https://play.megaphone.fm/x_8ao5ocrqyjfo_m-pbtrq"><u>Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://play.megaphone.fm/1ojr5w9ksqa6bo65mx0nig"><u>Other FreightWaves Shows</u></a><br></p>]]>
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      <title>Flatbeds, Foreign Policy, and the FMCSA Funding Crisis</title>
      <description>This episode of Freight Expectations features a deep-dive conversation between Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler on the volatile state of the 2026 freight market, the geopolitical forces reshaping supply chains, and a call for radical reform in trucking safety and regulation.

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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:08:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>This episode of Freight Expectations features a deep-dive conversation between Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler on the volatile state of the 2026 freight market, the geopolitical forces reshaping supply chains, and a call for radical reform in trucking safety and regulation.

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        <![CDATA[<p>This episode of <em>Freight Expectations</em> features a deep-dive conversation between Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler on the volatile state of the 2026 freight market, the geopolitical forces reshaping supply chains, and a call for radical reform in trucking safety and regulation.</p>
<p><a href="https://play.megaphone.fm/x_8ao5ocrqyjfo_m-pbtrq"><u>Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://play.megaphone.fm/1ojr5w9ksqa6bo65mx0nig"><u>Other FreightWaves Shows</u></a><br></p>]]>
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      <title>"Fight to the Death": Why TQL just lost a massive $22M Lawsuit</title>
      <description>In this episode of Freight Expectations, hosts Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler dive into a mix of viral legal battles and high-stakes global trade disruptions. The show opens with a critique of the Afroman court case, where the hosts highlight the "pathetic" performance of police officers as witnesses following a raid on the rapper’s home that resulted in significant property damage but no criminal charges. The legal discussion then shifts to a somber analysis of a recent $22 million verdict against Total Quality Logistics (TQL). Matthew Leffler details the tragic wrongful death case involving Chelsea Walsh, whose infant died shortly after birth following TQL’s alleged refusal to accommodate a doctor-ordered bed rest during her high-risk pregnancy.The second half of the episode features maritime expert Dr. Sal Mercogliano, who provides a harrowing report on the current blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Sal reveals that approximately 3,200 ships and 20,000 seafarers are currently trapped in the Persian Gulf, with some vessels reportedly running out of essential supplies like food and water. The conversation explores the economic fallout of the crisis, including insurance premiums spiking as high as 5% of cargo value and the potential for a long-term "clamping" of global trade arteries.

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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:58:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode of Freight Expectations, hosts Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler dive into a mix of viral legal battles and high-stakes global trade disruptions. The show opens with a critique of the Afroman court case, where the hosts highlight the "pathetic" performance of police officers as witnesses following a raid on the rapper’s home that resulted in significant property damage but no criminal charges. The legal discussion then shifts to a somber analysis of a recent $22 million verdict against Total Quality Logistics (TQL). Matthew Leffler details the tragic wrongful death case involving Chelsea Walsh, whose infant died shortly after birth following TQL’s alleged refusal to accommodate a doctor-ordered bed rest during her high-risk pregnancy.The second half of the episode features maritime expert Dr. Sal Mercogliano, who provides a harrowing report on the current blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Sal reveals that approximately 3,200 ships and 20,000 seafarers are currently trapped in the Persian Gulf, with some vessels reportedly running out of essential supplies like food and water. The conversation explores the economic fallout of the crisis, including insurance premiums spiking as high as 5% of cargo value and the potential for a long-term "clamping" of global trade arteries.

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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <strong>Freight Expectations</strong>, hosts <strong>Craig Fuller</strong> and <strong>Matthew Leffler</strong> dive into a mix of viral legal battles and high-stakes global trade disruptions. The show opens with a critique of the <strong>Afroman</strong> court case, where the hosts highlight the "pathetic" performance of police officers as witnesses following a raid on the rapper’s home that resulted in significant property damage but no criminal charges. The legal discussion then shifts to a somber analysis of a recent <strong>$22 million verdict</strong> against <strong>Total Quality Logistics (TQL)</strong>. Matthew Leffler details the tragic wrongful death case involving Chelsea Walsh, whose infant died shortly after birth following TQL’s alleged refusal to accommodate a doctor-ordered bed rest during her high-risk pregnancy.<br>The second half of the episode features maritime expert Dr. Sal Mercogliano, who provides a harrowing report on the current blockade in the <strong>Strait of Hormuz</strong>. Sal reveals that approximately <strong>3,200 ships</strong> and <strong>20,000 seafarers</strong> are currently trapped in the Persian Gulf, with some vessels reportedly running out of essential supplies like food and water. The conversation explores the economic fallout of the crisis, including insurance premiums spiking as high as <strong>5% of cargo value</strong> and the potential for a long-term "clamping" of global trade arteries.</p>
<p><a href="https://play.megaphone.fm/x_8ao5ocrqyjfo_m-pbtrq"><u>Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://play.megaphone.fm/1ojr5w9ksqa6bo65mx0nig"><u>Other FreightWaves Shows</u></a><br></p>]]>
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      <title>Why Diesel Prices Just Exploded: The Iran Conflict Explained</title>
      <description>In this episode of Freight Expectations, hosts Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler dive deep into the volatile intersection of global conflict and the trucking industry. As tensions rise in the Middle East and fuel prices reach unprecedented daily highs, we break down what this means for everyone from owner-operators to the nation's largest fleets.

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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:31:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode of Freight Expectations, hosts Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler dive deep into the volatile intersection of global conflict and the trucking industry. As tensions rise in the Middle East and fuel prices reach unprecedented daily highs, we break down what this means for everyone from owner-operators to the nation's largest fleets.

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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <strong>Freight Expectations</strong>, hosts Craig Fuller and <strong>Matthew Leffler </strong>dive deep into the volatile intersection of global conflict and the trucking industry. As tensions rise in the Middle East and fuel prices reach unprecedented daily highs, we break down what this means for everyone from owner-operators to the nation's largest fleets.</p>
<p><a href="https://play.megaphone.fm/x_8ao5ocrqyjfo_m-pbtrq"><u>Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://play.megaphone.fm/1ojr5w9ksqa6bo65mx0nig"><u>Other FreightWaves Shows</u></a><br></p>]]>
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      <title>The Supreme Court Case That Could Change Trucking Forever</title>
      <description>In this episode of Freight Expectations, Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler break down one of the most important legal battles in the trucking industry: the Supreme Court case involving broker liability and CH Robinson.

If the Court rules that freight brokers can be held responsible for accidents caused by carriers they hire, it could fundamentally reshape the logistics industry—impacting brokers, trucking companies, shippers, and insurance costs across the entire supply chain.

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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode of Freight Expectations, Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler break down one of the most important legal battles in the trucking industry: the Supreme Court case involving broker liability and CH Robinson.

If the Court rules that freight brokers can be held responsible for accidents caused by carriers they hire, it could fundamentally reshape the logistics industry—impacting brokers, trucking companies, shippers, and insurance costs across the entire supply chain.

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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Freight Expectations, Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler break down one of the most important legal battles in the trucking industry: <strong>the Supreme Court case involving broker liability and CH Robinson.</strong></p>
<p>If the Court rules that freight brokers can be held responsible for accidents caused by carriers they hire, it could fundamentally reshape the logistics industry—impacting brokers, trucking companies, shippers, and insurance costs across the entire supply chain.</p>
<p><a href="https://play.megaphone.fm/x_8ao5ocrqyjfo_m-pbtrq"><u>Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://play.megaphone.fm/1ojr5w9ksqa6bo65mx0nig"><u>Other FreightWaves Shows</u></a><br></p>]]>
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      <title>Dalilah’s Law: A Transformative Shift in Trucking Regulation</title>
      <description>In this episode of Freight Expectations, hosts Matthew Leffler and Craig discuss the transformative potential of "Dalilah’s Law," a proposed piece of legislation aimed at addressing a perceived safety and security crisis in the American trucking industry.

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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:29:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode of Freight Expectations, hosts Matthew Leffler and Craig discuss the transformative potential of "Dalilah’s Law," a proposed piece of legislation aimed at addressing a perceived safety and security crisis in the American trucking industry.

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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Freight Expectations</em>, hosts Matthew Leffler and Craig discuss the transformative potential of "Dalilah’s Law," a proposed piece of legislation aimed at addressing a perceived safety and security crisis in the American trucking industry.</p>
<p><a href="https://play.megaphone.fm/x_8ao5ocrqyjfo_m-pbtrq"><u>Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://play.megaphone.fm/1ojr5w9ksqa6bo65mx0nig"><u>Other FreightWaves Shows</u></a><br></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4025</itunes:duration>
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      <title>The IEPA Ruling, Executive Overreach, &amp; The Most Interesting Trucking Market In History</title>
      <description>In this episode of Freight Expectations, FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller and “The Armchair Attorney” Matthew Leffler dive into a historic day for the American supply chain. Following the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling to overturn the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEPA) for revenue generation, the duo analyzes the immediate legal and economic fallout for the trucking and shipping industries.From the potential for a massive West Coast import surge to the tactical shift toward Section 122 tariffs, Craig and Matt break down how this ruling creates a new “Black Swan” catalyst for freight demand. They also tackle the rising tide of ICE enforcement at truck stops, the legal complexities of abandoned cargo, and why the industry is finally embracing new, authentic voices over traditional associations.

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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:25:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode of Freight Expectations, FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller and “The Armchair Attorney” Matthew Leffler dive into a historic day for the American supply chain. Following the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling to overturn the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEPA) for revenue generation, the duo analyzes the immediate legal and economic fallout for the trucking and shipping industries.From the potential for a massive West Coast import surge to the tactical shift toward Section 122 tariffs, Craig and Matt break down how this ruling creates a new “Black Swan” catalyst for freight demand. They also tackle the rising tide of ICE enforcement at truck stops, the legal complexities of abandoned cargo, and why the industry is finally embracing new, authentic voices over traditional associations.

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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Freight Expectations, FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller and “The Armchair Attorney” Matthew Leffler dive into a historic day for the American supply chain. Following the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling to overturn the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEPA) for revenue generation, the duo analyzes the immediate legal and economic fallout for the trucking and shipping industries.<br>From the potential for a massive West Coast import surge to the tactical shift toward Section 122 tariffs, Craig and Matt break down how this ruling creates a new “Black Swan” catalyst for freight demand. They also tackle the rising tide of ICE enforcement at truck stops, the legal complexities of abandoned cargo, and why the industry is finally embracing new, authentic voices over traditional associations.</p>
<p><a href="https://play.megaphone.fm/x_8ao5ocrqyjfo_m-pbtrq"><u>Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://play.megaphone.fm/1ojr5w9ksqa6bo65mx0nig"><u>Other FreightWaves Shows</u></a></p>]]>
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      <title>Trucking before deregulation, LTLs and the legacy of Yellow</title>
      <description>Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler dig into the most important—and most misunderstood—topics in freight. From market cycles and carrier bankruptcies to regulation, labor, and industry history, Freight Expectations connects today’s headlines with the forces that actually drive transportation.

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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:07:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler dig into the most important—and most misunderstood—topics in freight. From market cycles and carrier bankruptcies to regulation, labor, and industry history, Freight Expectations connects today’s headlines with the forces that actually drive transportation.

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        <![CDATA[<p>Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler dig into the most important—and most misunderstood—topics in freight. From market cycles and carrier bankruptcies to regulation, labor, and industry history, Freight Expectations connects today’s headlines with the forces that actually drive transportation.</p>
<p><a href="https://play.megaphone.fm/x_8ao5ocrqyjfo_m-pbtrq"><u>Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://play.megaphone.fm/1ojr5w9ksqa6bo65mx0nig"><u>Other FreightWaves Shows</u></a><br></p>]]>
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      <title>Winter Storms, Tight Capacity, and a Market Ready to Move</title>
      <description>A massive winter storm shakes up the freight market—and Craig Fuller and Matt Leffler break down why this one matters. Tender rejection rates spike above 12%, signaling tightening capacity and a potential inflection point for carriers. The hosts unpack why weather often acts as the catalyst that finally tips a soft market into a crunch, and whether this disruption could mark the beginning of a more sustained recovery.

Along the way, they dig into rising M&amp;A activity across trucking and brokerage, from major carrier acquisitions to growing momentum around IPOs and private equity exits. The conversation also veers (as it often does) into sales models, parcel and LTL strategies, demographic shifts, and the surprising ways culture, technology, and human behavior ripple into freight markets.

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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>A massive winter storm shakes up the freight market—and Craig Fuller and Matt Leffler break down why this one matters. Tender rejection rates spike above 12%, signaling tightening capacity and a potential inflection point for carriers. The hosts unpack why weather often acts as the catalyst that finally tips a soft market into a crunch, and whether this disruption could mark the beginning of a more sustained recovery.

Along the way, they dig into rising M&amp;A activity across trucking and brokerage, from major carrier acquisitions to growing momentum around IPOs and private equity exits. The conversation also veers (as it often does) into sales models, parcel and LTL strategies, demographic shifts, and the surprising ways culture, technology, and human behavior ripple into freight markets.

Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast

Other FreightWaves Shows</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A massive winter storm shakes up the freight market—and Craig Fuller and Matt Leffler break down why this one matters. Tender rejection rates spike above 12%, signaling tightening capacity and a potential inflection point for carriers. The hosts unpack why weather often acts as the catalyst that finally tips a soft market into a crunch, and whether this disruption could mark the beginning of a more sustained recovery.</p>
<p>Along the way, they dig into rising M&amp;A activity across trucking and brokerage, from major carrier acquisitions to growing momentum around IPOs and private equity exits. The conversation also veers (as it often does) into sales models, parcel and LTL strategies, demographic shifts, and the surprising ways culture, technology, and human behavior ripple into freight markets.</p>
<p><a href="https://play.megaphone.fm/x_8ao5ocrqyjfo_m-pbtrq"><u>Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://play.megaphone.fm/1ojr5w9ksqa6bo65mx0nig"><u>Other FreightWaves Shows</u></a><br></p>]]>
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      <title>Mergers, Crime, and Ai</title>
      <description>In this high-stakes episode of Freight Expectations, Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler pull back the curtain on the “incompetent” Forward Air and Omni Logistics merger, a deal so controversial it led to a courtroom showdown at the “Madison Square Garden” of corporate litigation. From exposing the “light audits” that kill M&amp;A deals to debating the federal power grab behind autonomous truck laws, the hosts tackle the industry’s biggest power shifts. Stick around to find out if “self-certification” is a death sentence for road safety and why the fight against organized cargo crime is finally moving to the next level in D.C.

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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:07:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>In this high-stakes episode of Freight Expectations, Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler pull back the curtain on the “incompetent” Forward Air and Omni Logistics merger, a deal so controversial it led to a courtroom showdown at the “Madison Square Garden” of corporate litigation. From exposing the “light audits” that kill M&amp;A deals to debating the federal power grab behind autonomous truck laws, the hosts tackle the industry’s biggest power shifts. Stick around to find out if “self-certification” is a death sentence for road safety and why the fight against organized cargo crime is finally moving to the next level in D.C.

Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast

Other FreightWaves Shows</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this high-stakes episode of Freight Expectations, Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler pull back the curtain on the “incompetent” Forward Air and Omni Logistics merger, a deal so controversial it led to a courtroom showdown at the “Madison Square Garden” of corporate litigation. From exposing the “light audits” that kill M&amp;A deals to debating the federal power grab behind autonomous truck laws, the hosts tackle the industry’s biggest power shifts. Stick around to find out if “self-certification” is a death sentence for road safety and why the fight against organized cargo crime is finally moving to the next level in D.C.</p>
<p><a href="https://play.megaphone.fm/x_8ao5ocrqyjfo_m-pbtrq"><u>Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://play.megaphone.fm/1ojr5w9ksqa6bo65mx0nig"><u>Other FreightWaves Shows</u></a><br></p>]]>
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      <title>The Yellowstone of Trucking</title>
      <description>In this post-holiday hangover episode of Freight Expectations, Craig Fuller and Matt Leffler tackle the “dumbest law” in trucking and why a pending Supreme Court ruling could change your wallet forever. The hosts go scorched-earth on the Tesla Semi, revealing why charging just one truck takes as much power as 4,000 American homes, and break down the “Dumbass” Safety Act that could effectively ban the world’s safest carriers from hauling broker freight. From explaining why your magazines are legally exempt from tariffs to the urgent need for a Yellowstone-style show to educate a “clueless” Congress, it’s an unfiltered deep dive into shrinkflation, federal supremacy, and the supply chain “we deserve”.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>In this post-holiday hangover episode of Freight Expectations, Craig Fuller and Matt Leffler tackle the “dumbest law” in trucking and why a pending Supreme Court ruling could change your wallet forever. The hosts go scorched-earth on the Tesla Semi, revealing why charging just one truck takes as much power as 4,000 American homes, and break down the “Dumbass” Safety Act that could effectively ban the world’s safest carriers from hauling broker freight. From explaining why your magazines are legally exempt from tariffs to the urgent need for a Yellowstone-style show to educate a “clueless” Congress, it’s an unfiltered deep dive into shrinkflation, federal supremacy, and the supply chain “we deserve”.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>The Driver Shortage Myth</title>
      <description>Is your freight being run by the Sinaloa cartel?

In this high-voltage second episode of Freight Expectations, Craig Fuller and Matt Leffler explore why cargo theft has exploded into a $30 billion industry - making it a larger “mode” of traffic than the entire U.S. barge market.

The hosts go scorched-earth on the “driver shortage” propaganda, explain why local police won’t help you find your stolen TVs, and break down why the CORCA act might be the only thing standing between your load and a criminal syndicate. Plus, find out why Craig is an “enemy of the state” to industry insiders and why Matt is obsessed with the dwarf planet Ceres. It’s unscripted, unfiltered, and potentially the most dangerous hour in freight media.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Is your freight being run by the Sinaloa cartel?

In this high-voltage second episode of Freight Expectations, Craig Fuller and Matt Leffler explore why cargo theft has exploded into a $30 billion industry - making it a larger “mode” of traffic than the entire U.S. barge market.

The hosts go scorched-earth on the “driver shortage” propaganda, explain why local police won’t help you find your stolen TVs, and break down why the CORCA act might be the only thing standing between your load and a criminal syndicate. Plus, find out why Craig is an “enemy of the state” to industry insiders and why Matt is obsessed with the dwarf planet Ceres. It’s unscripted, unfiltered, and potentially the most dangerous hour in freight media.</itunes:summary>
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<p>The hosts go scorched-earth on the “driver shortage” propaganda, explain why local police won’t help you find your stolen TVs, and break down why the CORCA act might be the only thing standing between your load and a criminal syndicate. Plus, find out why Craig is an “enemy of the state” to industry insiders and why Matt is obsessed with the dwarf planet Ceres. It’s unscripted, unfiltered, and potentially the most dangerous hour in freight media.</p>]]>
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      <title>Freight Expectations: The Trucking Hellscape</title>
      <description>Welcome to Freight Expectations! In this explosive premiere, Craig Fuller and Matt Leffler pull no punches as they dive into the dark reality of the trucking industry.

Find out why Craig believes he “totally screwed up” on a massive news story , how self-certified ELDs are fueling a safety crisis , and why the industry is stuck in a “hellscape” of fraud and cargo theft. The hosts reveal the shocking truth behind the so-called “driver shortage” and argue that the only way forward is through massive government enforcement and regulation. Prepare for the unvarnished truth about the supply chain “we deserve”.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Welcome to Freight Expectations! In this explosive premiere, Craig Fuller and Matt Leffler pull no punches as they dive into the dark reality of the trucking industry.

Find out why Craig believes he “totally screwed up” on a massive news story , how self-certified ELDs are fueling a safety crisis , and why the industry is stuck in a “hellscape” of fraud and cargo theft. The hosts reveal the shocking truth behind the so-called “driver shortage” and argue that the only way forward is through massive government enforcement and regulation. Prepare for the unvarnished truth about the supply chain “we deserve”.</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Freight Expectations! In this explosive premiere, Craig Fuller and Matt Leffler pull no punches as they dive into the dark reality of the trucking industry.</p>
<p>Find out why Craig believes he “totally screwed up” on a massive news story , how self-certified ELDs are fueling a safety crisis , and why the industry is stuck in a “hellscape” of fraud and cargo theft. The hosts reveal the shocking truth behind the so-called “driver shortage” and argue that the only way forward is through massive government enforcement and regulation. Prepare for the unvarnished truth about the supply chain “we deserve”.</p>]]>
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