Semi-Related

In this episode, Chris Torrence sits down with Tim Denoyer , VP and Senior Analyst at ACT Research, to explore key trends and challenges in the trucking and logistics industry. They dive into topics such as overcapacity, regulatory changes, electrification, and trailer pool optimization. Tim shares his expertise on the surprising challenges of implementing speed limiters, the critical role of tele...

In this episode of " Semi-Related ," host Chris Torrence sits down with Nate Johnson , founder of GLCS, to explore the evolving landscape of the trucking industry. From the integration of advanced technologies and AI to the impact of compliance and regulatory changes, Nate shares his extensive knowledge and insights on the challenges and opportunities facing modern trucking companies. Th...

In this episode, Chris Torrence sits down with Cole Stevens , the Chief Strategy Officer of Stevens Trucking , to discuss the evolving role of a CSO and the rich history of Stevens Trucking. Starting as a family business in the oil field industry, Stevens Trucking has grown into a successful enterprise. Cole shares insights into their journey, attributing their success to a strong work ethic, adap...

Join Chris Torrence and Matthew Leffler , the ' Armchair Attorney ,' as Leffler shares his journey from growing up in a trucking family to becoming a lawyer for the industry. Matthew reveals the challenges of working in insurance defense for catastrophic accidents, highlighting the underinsured and unsafe state of many commercial vehicles. He calls for increased insurance coverage and impr...

In this captivating episode of Semi-Related, Chris Torrence sits down with former NFL star Desmond Clark for an insightful and engaging conversation. They delve into the future of college sports conferences, exploring the impact of the transfer portal and NIL on collegiate sports. Desmond offers a unique perspective on the financial dynamics of college athletics and the intrinsic value of athletes...

Candor Expedite CEO and Founder Nicole Glenn sits down with Optym Chief Strategy Officer Chris Torrence for an all-encompassing discussion on Nicole's entrance into logistics, personal and team growth, and reflections on the lessons learned along the way.

Shannon Breen , CEO of FreightVana , shares his journey to entering the trucking and logistics industry, emphasizing the value of developing soft skills, authenticity, and connecting with people. With Optym Chief Strategy Officer Chris Torrence , Breen discusses the decision to start FreightVana and the challenges and progress the company has made in a short time. He also introduces the concept of...

Jacob Eischen and Dave Renfrew , partner at Recruit-Hire-Retain , provide valuable advice on building a recruitment machine and optimizing the onboarding process. Renfrew reflects on his extensive experience in the trucking and logistics industry, sharing insights on building a trucking company, hiring thousands of drivers, and understanding the market and recruitment strategies. Plus, he emphasiz...

Thomas Wasson shares his journey in the transportation and logistics industry, starting from his entry-level role as a dispatcher to his current position as Enterprise Trucking Carrier Expert at FreightWaves with Jacob Eischen on another episode of the Semi-Related Podcast . Wasson discusses the challenges and lessons he learned along the way, including the importance of managing relationships, ba...

Summary In this episode, Jacob Eischen interviews Amanda Pearson , the profitability program facilitator for the TCA . They discuss the benchmarking program and how it helps carriers improve their operations and profitability. Amanda explains the structure and meetings of the groups, highlighting the importance of trust and collaboration among members. She shares success stories and learnings from...

In this episode, Jacob Eischen interviews Chris Thomas, also known as the Indie Trucker. They discuss Chris's background in trucking and his involvement in the freight community. Chris shares his experiences and insights on broker-carrier relationships, being the voice of the driver, and passing on knowledge to the next generation. They also touch on topics such as professionalism in customer...

Summary In this episode of the Semi-Related Podcast , Tony Eiermann shares his experience and insights in fleet management. Eiermann also explains how he became an asset manager and the challenges and opportunities that came with it. He highlights the importance of learning and mentoring in the trucking industry. Tony then talks about managing a large fleet and maximizing the life of assets. He em...

President and COO Phil Wilt of American Central Transport, a six-time recipient of the Best Fleet to Drive For award, delves into the essentials of constructing an award-winning driver support system.

Join Curtis Garrett on the Semi-Related Podcast by Optym as he dives into the LTL sector's latest trends, challenges and more.

Mark Manera, the Founder & CEO of Supply Chain Fitness, discusses truck driver health with Jacob Eischen on the Semi-Related podcast.

Todd Haselhorst, the CEO and Founder of HEALE Labs discusses IoT and tokenization’s role in revolutionizing logistics.

Conversion Interactive Agency’s Priscilla Peters and PDA’s Scott Dismuke discuss driver recruitment and retention in the trucking industry.

Conversion Interactive Agency’s Priscilla Peters and PDA’s Scott Dismuke discuss driver recruitment and retention in the trucking industry.

WeatherOptics’ Scott Pecoriello offers insights on how accurate weather forecasting can benefit route optimization in logistics.

Wreath’s Across America’s Courtney George discusses women in trucking, and honoring veterans on the Semi-Related podcast.

Wreath’s Across America’s Courtney George discusses women in trucking, and honoring veterans on the Semi-Related podcast.

DAT Freight and Analytics' Dean Croke joins the conversation on Semi-Related to discuss the seasonality of trucking and its impact on truckers.

Optym’s Chris Torrence discusses navigating the supply chain with logistics strategic advisor Bart De Muynck on Semi-Related.

Todd Florence, CIO of Estes Express Lines, joins Semi-Related’s Chris Torrence to discuss making LTL shipping frictionless.

Chris Torrence and Jeff Graan discuss key trends in logistics and freight on this episode of Semi-Related.