Freightonomics
Business & Finance
About
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 strategy.
Episodes
- Transportation market uncoils
Dr. Zac Rogers joins Freightonomics to discuss the April LMI. The episode covers the fastest expansion in the spread between transportation prices and capacity in the index's history.
- The State of Freight Webinar: Fuel, Friction, and the Road Ahead
This episode discusses the current state of freight markets, examining how global disruptions like the Iran conflict affect fuel prices and transportation networks. It also analyzes seasonal market shifts and potential impacts of regulator…
- Are COVID-era extremes returning?
This episode of Freightonomics features Zach Strickland and Dr. Zac Rogers discussing March Logistics Managers' Index (LMI) data. They compare current logistics conditions to COVID-era peaks, examine transportation capacity and pricing, an…
- Higher for longer
The Freightonomics podcast discusses the truckload market's lack of concern over soaring fuel prices, despite broader economic worries.
- The State of Freight: Global Disruption and the Freight Market Reset
Freightonomics discusses the current transition in freight markets, highlighting the impact of geopolitical events in the Middle East on global supply chains and fuel prices. The episode also examines signals of a turning point in the U.S.…
- Fog of war
The Freightonomics episode "Fog of War" addresses the added complexity the Iranian conflict brings to global supply chains. Dr. Zac Rogers analyzes the current logistics landscape.
- Tariffs, Trade, and Trucking Chaos
This Freightonomics episode discusses the ongoing instability in the domestic freight market following a winter storm and explores the potential effects of increased regulatory enforcement on market cycles and the overall impact of tariffs.
- The State of Freight: Winter Disruptions and a Shifting Market
Craig Fuller and Zach Strickland analyze early 2026 market volatility, the impact of winter weather on transportation, and key indicators of a potential freight market shift, relating current trends to the broader economy.
- So much for the offseason
Dr. Zac Rogers discusses the recent Logistics Managers’ Index, focusing on the impact of the holidays and winter weather on supply chains. The Freightonomics podcast also promotes other FreightWaves shows.
- Winter is here
The Freightonomics podcast episode 'Winter is here' discusses how winter weather has been a major disruptor to transportation in recent years, questioning the freight market's resilience.
- The State of Freight: Mapping the 2026 Freight Landscape
Craig Fuller and Zach Strickland discuss the 2026 freight landscape, covering tariff uncertainty, potential benefits for carriers in the current market, and risks for shippers, with advice on planning ahead.
- New year, no inventory
Dr. Zac Rogers joins Freightonomics to discuss the historic drawdown in inventory levels observed in December's Logistics and Manufacturing Index (LMI).
- The State of Freight: A Look Back at 2025
Freightonomics reviews the volatile freight market of 2025, discussing tender rejections, spot rates, inventory management shifts, carrier capacity issues, economic influences, the rise of short-haul, and AI applications in logistics. Expe…
- Freight market wrapped
Dr. Zac Rogers joins Freightonomics to explore supply chain themes that influenced the freight market in 2025 and will continue to be relevant in 2026.
- The State of Freight: Navigating Trade & Implications of Government Shutdown
In this episode of Freightonomics, JP Hampstead and Zach Strickland analyze the current state of the freight market. They cover the effects of trade tensions, regulatory changes, and a government shutdown on holiday shipping, market capaci…
- Thanksgiving, shmanksgiving
The Freightonomics podcast discusses the Thanksgiving peak season, noting muted demand signals. However, capacity reductions mean it's unlikely to be a non-event.
- Shutdowns and showdowns
On Freightonomics, Dr. Zac Rogers and Zach Strickland review the October LMI readings, discussing the effects of the government shutdown and an upcoming tariff decision on businesses.
- Freight Market vs. Bulk Market: Spot Rates, Trade Wars, & 2026 Outlook
This Freightonomics episode features Henry Byers and Jared Flinn discussing the distinct freight and bulk markets. The conversation covers dry van and reefer market volatility, the booming agriculture-focused bulk market, trade war effects…
- What the heck is going on?
The Freightonomics podcast discusses recent volatility in the truckload spot market, driven by a Serbian driver protest and rising rates despite low demand. Dr. Zac Rogers presents the latest Logistics Managers Index report, noting import…
- Irrational exuberance
Freightonomics hosts Zach and Thomas analyze the freight economy's three-year depression and the broader economy's stagnation in 2025, noting the financial markets' apparent disregard for these conditions.
- The State of Freight: Peak Season Expectations and Market Wild Cards
Freightonomics covers the freight market
- Politics and religion
Freightonomics hosts Zach and Thomas examine how a highly political economic landscape is affecting supply chains. They also note a recent increase in the truckload market leading up to Labor Day.
- State of Freight Webinar | August 21, 2025
Craig Fuller and Zach Strickland discuss freight market movements for August 2025 on the State of Freight Webinar. Indexed from public RSS feeds.
- Questionable data
Dr. Zac Rogers joins Freightonomics to discuss the July LMI and provide an update on the supply chain during continuing tariff disputes.
- To Have or Have Not
The Freightonomics episode "To Have or Have Not" discusses the complexities of the U.S. economy, including trade policy and pandemic-era growth effects. It highlights increasing disparities among businesses, age groups, and income brackets.
- 2nd half outlook for 2025
Dr. Zac Rogers discusses the current state of supply chains amid trade tensions and shares predictions for the second half of 2025, drawing on data from LMI respondents.
- The cost of inventory
This episode of Freightonomics features Zach and Thomas Wasson discussing the Logistics Managers’ Index report. They also cover the effects of the trade war on supply chains.
- Hanging in the balance
The Freightonomics podcast episode
- May-cember
The Freightonomics podcast features Zach and John Paul Hampstead interviewing Dr. Zac Rogers, co-author of the Logistics Managers’ Index, about how tariffs impact supply chains.
- The North American tariff special
Michael Rudolph and Zach discuss recent tariffs and American trade policy, analyzing their impact on the economy and supply chains. The episode is part of the Freightonomics podcast.
- Balancing branches
On Freightonomics, Zach and Tony are joined by Dr. Zac Rogers to discuss recent LMI readings and delve into inventory management strategies employed by the shipping industry.
- All out of love
Zach and Tony review two weeks of tariff implementations and pauses, discussing the lack of significant freight market shifts despite market optimism.
- Uncertainty is certain in 2025
On Freightonomics, Zach and Tony discuss the impact of looming tariffs on supply chains and review earnings season.
- Containing the containers
Freightonomics hosts Zach and Tony are joined by Dr. Zac Rogers to analyze the recent Logistics Manager’s Index data. They discuss the apparent surge in upstream demand.
- Calmer seas
In this episode of Freightonomics, Zach and Tony explore the implications of the Gaza ceasefire and the ILA labor resolution for shippers and domestic transportation providers. They also touch upon the persistent economic uncertainty drive…
- Transportation trends to watch in 2025
Zach and Tony discuss transportation trends for early 2025, beginning with how winter weather disruptions impacted the start of the year and highlighting key supply chain topics to monitor.
- Let’s circle back on that
Dr. Zac Rogers joins Zach and Tony on Freightonomics to analyze current LMI readings and forecast their implications for transportation and logistics in 2025. The discussion focuses on insights derived from the latest LMI data.
- Drowsiness
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- Election takes for transportation
Dr. Zac Rogers joins Freightonomics to discuss LMI results and the implications of the election outcome for supply chains and transportation.
- Vulnerability
Zach and Tony on Freightonomics discuss the increasing belief among transportation service providers that the freight recession is concluding, analyzing data that supports this view and considering the ongoing effects of the ILA strike.
- Great quarter guys?
On Freightonomics, Zach and Tony discuss the apparent deterioration of the LTL environment and share notable commentary from recent earnings calls.
- Seasonality’s return
The Freightonomics podcast episode "Seasonality's Return" features Zach and Tony discussing recent supply chain disruptions and the financial results of J.B. Hunt's 3rd quarter.
- The cost of catastrophe
Freightonomics hosts Zach and Tony review the initial effects of Hurricane Milton and discuss September's Logistics Managers' Index (LMI) results with Dr. Zac Rogers.
- ILA strike impacts
The Freightonomics podcast episode covers the impacts of the ILA strike, with hosts Zach and Tony discussing the effects observed so far and potential consequences as the strike continues.
- Chaos it is Not
In this episode of Freightonomics, Zach and Tony explore the freight market's muted reaction to a significant hurricane landfall and the impending ILA strike. They delve into the factors influencing market responsiveness.
- The cost of appreciation
Ofelia Chernock discusses driver appreciation and retention with Zach and Tony. The episode also covers the Federal Reserve's rate cuts and their effect on transportation markets, plus an update on the ILA strike.
- What, me worry?
Zach and Tony on Freightonomics discuss potential supply chain disruptions, including concerns about the ILA strike.
- Everything in moderation
Dr. Zac Rogers, co-author of the Logistics Managers’ Index, joins Zach and Tony to discuss the latest LMI reading. They explore what appears to be a slight moderating trend in the transportation market.
- Ongoing challenges
Freightonomics covers the current freight market and trucking industry, highlighting technology
- Oh Canada
On Freightonomics, Zach and Tony discuss the potential impacts of the Canadian railroad strike and a recent revision to historic labor figures.