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At Spot, we understand the vital role that up-to-date information plays in navigating the dynamic logistics market. Each month, we bring you a comprehensive logistics market update. We dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the logistics sector. Join us as we empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions in this fast-paced industry. This month, our logi...

Welcome back to More Than a Broker. In this episode, Spot Co-founder Andrew Elsener and Vice President of Operations Kreg Hunter sit down with attorney Craig Helmreich of Helmreich Law LLC for an in-depth conversation about navigating the complex world of transportation laws and regulations.  Listen as Craig dives into his 20+ years of experience and gives real-world examples of how he helps prote...

At Spot, we understand the vital role that up-to-date information plays in navigating the dynamic logistics market. Each month, we bring you a comprehensive logistics market update. We dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the logistics sector. Join us as we empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions in this fast-paced industry. This month, our logi...

Welcome back to More Than a Broker. Listen as Spot Director of Technology Ben Garvin leads an in-depth discussion with Christoper Fielder, the Field Chief Technology Officer at Arctic Wolf. In this episode, the pair discuss: AI is a Powerful Tool, But Humans Remain Central: While AI excels at anomaly detection, human expertise is critical for interpreting data and responding effectively to threats...

Welcome back to More Than a Broker. In this episode, Spot Co-founder Andrew Elsener leads an engaging conversation with the founder and owner of Brush Pass Research, Kevin Hill. The two chat about Hill's career, his motivation for starting Brush Pass Research, and the current market conditions, and offer a look into the future. 

At Spot, we understand the vital role that up-to-date information plays in navigating the dynamic logistics market. Each month, we bring you a comprehensive logistics market update. We dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the logistics sector. Join us as we empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions in this fast-paced industry. This month, our logi...

At Spot, we understand the vital role that up-to-date information plays in navigating the dynamic logistics market. Each month, we bring you a comprehensive logistics market update. We dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the logistics sector. Join us as we empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions in this fast-paced industry. Read and download ou...

Welcome back to More Than a Broker. In this episode, Spot Vice President of Operations Kreg Hunter welcomes back Keith Lewis, Vice President of Operations of CargoNet, for an in-depth conversation about supply chain loss prevention, and how to handle double brokers targeting your freight. Together, they explore critical information regarding: Double Broker Identification: Current tactics double br...

At Spot, we understand the vital role that up-to-date information plays in navigating the dynamic logistics market. Each month, we bring you a comprehensive logistics market update. We dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the logistics sector. Join us as we empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions in this fast-paced industry. Read and download ou...

At Spot, we understand the vital role that up-to-date information plays in navigating the dynamic logistics market. Each month, we bring you a comprehensive logistics market update. We dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the logistics sector. Join us as we empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions in this fast-paced industry. Read and download ou...

Welcome back to More Than a Broker. In this episode, Spot Vice President of Operations Kreg Hunter leads a dynamic discussion with three industry authorities: Keith Lewis, Vice President of Operations for CargoNet; Joe Byers, Co-founder of CarrierOK; and Rich Daigle, Enterprise Account Executive at Tive, providing solutions for supply chain security through loss prevention and enhanced carrier vis...

Welcome back to another episode of More Than a Broker. In this episode, Spot Co-founder Andrew Elsener interviews Dr. Angi Acocella, a Transportation, Logistics, and Operations Management researcher at the School of Economics and Management of Tilburg University in the Netherlands. Dr. Acocella is also an alum of MIT, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and worked as a Research Associate and Case Wr...

Welcome to a bonus episode of More Than a Broker. Co-founder Andrew Elsener sat down with Indianapolis-based marketing agency Caldwell VanRiper (CVR) President Kevin Flynn and Spot's Director of Marketing, Kris Nielsen, to discuss the behind-the-scenes work to bring Spot's new website to life.   About Kevin Flynn: As President of CVR, Indiana’s longest running advertising & PR agency...

Welcome back to More Than a Broker. In honor of Spot’s 15th anniversary, Co-founder Andrew Elsener hosted a roundtable discussion with seven of the company’s longest-tenured employees. Listen as each team discusses the early days of Spot, shares their experiences, and the journey to growing the company into one of the leading third-party logistics providers in North America.

Welcome back to More Than a Broker. Spot Co-founder Andrew Elsener hosts Jason Miller, the Eli Broad Endowed Professor in Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University, for a one-on-one interview. This discussion covers various topics, including a look at the state of freight today, how the housing economy affects logistics, and much more. A Conversation with Jason Miller: 0:54 About Jason...

Welcome back to More Than a Broker! This episode's topic: Sales! Listen as Spot Co-founder Andrew Elsener chats with Matt Nettleton, president of DTB Training, about his career and tips for new and veteran sales professionals. Our panel of dedicated logistics professionals returns for Spot's Market Update, providing the latest industry insights as peak season approaches. A Conversation w...

The inaugural episode features interviews with Spot-dedicated logistics professionals on topics facing the industry, like double brokering, how AI impacts the industry, and the future of the logistics marketplace. A Discussion on Double Brokering: 0:55 Ahead of The Curve: How AI Impacts the Industry: 27:27 A Logistics Market Update: 38:15

"More Than a Broker" is a podcast that will provide a wealth of information for anyone who wants to learn more about the rapidly-evolving logistics industry. The series is hosted by Andrew Elsener, the co-founder of Spot, a leading third-party logistics provider headquartered in the heart of Indianapolis, IN. Each episode will feature interviews with industry experts and explores the lat...