ZM Trucks CEO Jeroen Joost de Vries joins Hammer Down to share how modular design, hydrogen technology, and global experience are shaping zero-emission trucking.

CarrierSource CEO Robert Light shares how transparent reviews help shippers, brokers, and small fleets build trust in a fragmented trucking industry.

Summer Griffin highlights Wayfair’s approach to drayage procurement, profit margins, and carrier partnerships in global logistics on Hammer Down.

Matt Dahl, Director of Agent Recruiting at HDShips, explains the agent model in freight logistics, emphasizing the freedom it offers and the key risks professionals should understand before switching from a W2 role.

At ACT Expo, Hammer Down host Mike Bush speaks with leaders from OneH2, Schaeffler, and WEX about mobile hydrogen fueling, eAxle electrification, and EV reimbursement—showcasing the clean trucking technology transforming logistics through practical innovation.

Dan Johnson, CEO of Dane Technologies, shares how AMRs are helping warehouses sync shelf inventory with WMS to solve accuracy gaps on Hammer Down at Manifest.

Dan Johnson, CEO of Dane Technologies, shares how AMRs are helping warehouses sync shelf inventory with WMS to solve accuracy gaps on Hammer Down at Manifest.

Greg Braun outlines how C3 Solutions modernizes dock scheduling and yard management to meet rising delivery expectations on Hammer Down at Manifest Vegas.

Greg Braun outlines how C3 Solutions modernizes dock scheduling and yard management to meet rising delivery expectations on Hammer Down at Manifest Vegas.

Rishav Mondal of ODex shares how digital freight invoicing is cutting payment delays and transforming global shipping workflows.

Rishav Mondal of ODex shares how digital freight invoicing is cutting payment delays and transforming global shipping workflows.

Ben Aguillón explains how Ventagium delivers custom supply chain data analytics by cleaning and aligning siloed systems, helping mid-sized firms turn messy data into smart decisions.

Bob Reny of Dot Ai joins Hammer Down to discuss how passive RFID and zero-infrastructure mesh networks are driving the next wave of warehouse automation by replacing manual scans in logistics operations.

Dimerco CEO Jeffrey Shih outlines how freight forwarders are helping global manufacturers navigate China Plus One strategies and geopolitical risk.

Discover how FuturePorts is reshaping port development through collaboration, sustainability, and community-driven policy in this episode of Hammer Down.

Carrier Defender co-founders Sean Mathews and Dan Artaev join Hammer Down to reveal how they're helping trucking companies survive — and win — as freight guards protecting against damaging reviews.

As the freight industry grapples with the lingering impacts of a market downturn and rising digital vulnerabilities, a critical question has emerged: how can trucking companies defend their reputations in an era where a single online review can kill a business? In 2023 alone, over 88,000 trucking companies shuttered, and for many, the catalyst was a single freight guard — a digital red flag that brokers use to blacklist carriers. In a landscape where reputation is everything, one false accusation can park your fleet for good.