BOISE, Idaho — Truckstop.com is relaunching its Freight Nation podcast under a new name, Behind the Freight.
Freight Nation was hosted by Brent Hutto. After three years at the helm, Hutto is passing the torch to the new co-hosts, Todd Waldron, vice president of carrier experience, and John Howland, director of broker sales. Together, Waldron and Howland bring over 40 years of industry experience.
“Running a freight business can feel overwhelming,” Waldron said. “Rate swings, fraud risks and compliance updates. There’s plenty of talk in this industry, but genuine insight is hard to find. That’s why each week we focus on what is working right now, so listeners have timely, relevant information they can use to address business challenges.”
Behind the Freight
Behind the Freight is the latest step in Truckstop’s ongoing commitment to providing carriers, brokers and freight professionals with the tools, insights and support they need to run their businesses better.
“Understanding the market is one thing,” Howland said. “Knowing how it affects daily operations is another. By talking to people involved in freight operations, we get insights that help listeners prepare for what’s coming.”
Each episode features conversations with freight professionals on timely topics like market signals, fraud prevention, compliance, and day-to-day operations – the kind of real, ground-level stories that reflect what the industry is actually dealing with.
“Every episode goes beyond the headlines,” Truckstop said. “The focus is on connecting broader industry trends with the decisions people make every day, without losing sight of the human side of the business. That mirrors what Truckstop.com has always stood for. Serving this industry means showing up for the people in it, not just the freight they move.”
Debut Episode
The debut episode, “Why Trucking Is About People, Not Just Freight (And Why That’s More Profitable),” brings the transition full circle. Hutto joins Waldron and Howland to reflect on how relationships have shaped his career, why carriers remain the industry’s backbone, and how regulatory changes often trigger major market shifts.
The launch comes ahead of the Mid-America Trucking Show, where Truckstop.com is a sponsor. Waldron and Howland will record three live episodes at the booth during the show. Those heading to the show can catch the live recordings at booth #16160.
New episodes of Behind the Freight will be released bi-weekly. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
Dana Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has been featured in multiple newspapers, books and magazines across the globe. She is currently based in the Atlanta, Georgia, area.
