The TRUCK YEAH! Podcast

100 episodes calls for a challenge. To celebrate the 100th episode of TRUCK YEAH! , we're putting your CPG logistics knowledge to the test. You'll get five real-world supply chain problems and just 100 seconds to solve each one. Retailer emergencies, freight cost spikes, temperature excursions, surprise growth. The clock is ticking. What would you do first? Let's find out. Connect with Zipline Log...

Late trucks. Rejected loads. Surprise fees. Missing pallets. The shipment that was supposed to be easy... until absolutely everything went wrong. If you've worked in CPG logistics long enough, you probably have at least one shipping horror story that still makes you cringe. In this episode of TRUCK YEAH! , we're revisiting some of the wildest, weirdest, and most stressful shipping situations we've...

Peak season is colliding with record diesel prices, tighter capacity, and a freight network that still has no real margin for error. Hosts Jesse Juett and Teddy Knox are joined by Zipline Logistics Co-founder Andrew Lynch for a blunt Q4 2026 freight market update that every shipper, brand, and supply chain team needs before the holiday rush hits full force. You’ll discover: Why the freight market...

At some point, almost every growing CPG brand asks the same question: Do we actually need a third-party logistics provider, or can we keep handling this ourselves? The answer isn't always straightforward, so let's break down: What a 3PL actually does The signs you've outgrown managing freight on your own The biggest misconceptions brands have about outsourcing logistics Whether you're shipping you...

Every major retailer has its own personality, expectations, and logistics quirks. The problem is, most CPG brands don't realize those differences until they're paying fines, missing appointments, or scrambling to fix compliance issues. In this episode of TRUCK YEAH! , we're playing Retailer Roulette! We'll present real-world shipping scenarios, retailer requirements, and supply chain challenges, a...

Every CPG brand faces logistics decisions that seem small in the moment but can have massive consequences down the road. Should you chase the cheapest freight rate? Expand into retail before your supply chain is ready? Carry extra inventory or risk stockouts? Switch 3PLs before peak season? In this episode of TRUCK YEAH! , we're putting real-world supply chain decisions under the microscope. Each...

A load disappears. A carrier vanishes. The paperwork doesn't match. Sound like a logistics crime scene? In this episode of TRUCK YEAH! , we're putting on our detective hats and investigating one of the freight industry's most persistent problems: double brokering. We'll walk through how these schemes work, the red flags that often get missed, and the steps shippers, brokers, and carriers can take...

Most CPG brands outsource manufacturing and hope for the best. Max Cunningham took a different approach. After struggling to quit tobacco himself, Max founded Sesh to create the nicotine pouch he wished existed. Instead of relying entirely on a traditional co-man, he partnered with a manufacturer, invested in his own production equipment, and took greater control over how his products are made, al...

Q3 is here, and the freight market isn’t slowing down! Join Zipline Logistics Co-founder Andrew Lynch as he breaks down the biggest trends from Q2, what shippers should expect in the months ahead, and how major headlines like the Supreme Court’s 3PL liability ruling, hurricane season, and global disruptions could impact your supply chain. Plus, learn how KANOPI and Zipline’s retail expertise are h...

Q3 is here, and the freight market isn’t slowing down! Join Zipline Logistics Co-founder Andrew Lynch as he breaks down the biggest trends from Q2, what shippers should expect in the months ahead, and how major headlines like the Supreme Court’s 3PL liability ruling, hurricane season, and global disruptions could impact your supply chain. Plus, learn how KANOPI and Zipline’s retail expertise are h...

In this special movie-themed episode of TRUCK YEAH!, Teddy and Jesse break down some of Hollywood's most memorable trucking, shipping, and transportation scenes while explaining why the real world of logistics can be just as intense. From high-speed truck chases and port heists to impossible delivery deadlines and last-minute route changes, they compare blockbuster action sequences to the everyday...

In this special movie-themed episode of TRUCK YEAH!, Teddy and Jesse break down some of Hollywood's most memorable trucking, shipping, and transportation scenes while explaining why the real world of logistics can be just as intense. From high-speed truck chases and port heists to impossible delivery deadlines and last-minute route changes, they compare blockbuster action sequences to the everyday...

What happens when there’s no room for error in your supply chain? Let's unpack the realities of running a just-in-time delivery model in today's unpredictable freight environment. Jack Hanna of Chex Finer Foods shares how Chex balances speed, efficiency, and resilience, the biggest misconceptions about JIT, and the strategies that keep products moving when every shipment matters. We also dive into...

What happens when there’s no room for error in your supply chain? Let's unpack the realities of running a just-in-time delivery model in today's unpredictable freight environment. Jack Hanna of Chex Finer Foods shares how Chex balances speed, efficiency, and resilience, the biggest misconceptions about JIT, and the strategies that keep products moving when every shipment matters. We also dive into...

You have a new retail customer – Congrats! But what happens next? How do you successfully get your product on the shelf? What do you need to know about the relationship you’ve just entered? And how do you ensure it remains profitable? Tune in to this episode for excusive insights on: Retail buyer preferences Retail compliance standards Optimizing minimum order quantities Transportation cost consid...

You have a new retail customer – Congrats! But what happens next? How do you successfully get your product on the shelf? What do you need to know about the relationship you’ve just entered? And how do you ensure it remains profitable? Tune in to this episode for excusive insights on: Retail buyer preferences Retail compliance standards Optimizing minimum order quantities Transportation cost consid...

Summer beverage season is one of the biggest opportunities (and biggest stress tests) for CPG brands. In this episode, the Zipline Logistics team breaks down the chaos behind “Memorial Day Madness” and why beverage season can make or break a brand’s retail performance. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, demand spikes, freight capacity tightens, and retailers become even less forgiving. Jesse Jue...

Summer beverage season is one of the biggest opportunities (and biggest stress tests) for CPG brands. In this episode, the Zipline Logistics team breaks down the chaos behind “Memorial Day Madness” and why beverage season can make or break a brand’s retail performance. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, demand spikes, freight capacity tightens, and retailers become even less forgiving. Jesse Jue...

Social media isn’t just a marketing channel for CPG brands, it’s a retail growth engine. But most brands are playing the wrong game. In this episode of the TRUCK YEAH! Podcast, we sit down with Adam Brown, Founder of Sircle Media, to break down what actually works when it comes to social media strategy for CPG brands. From influencer partnerships and community management to omnichannel execution a...

Social media isn’t just a marketing channel for CPG brands, it’s a retail growth engine. But most brands are playing the wrong game. In this episode of the TRUCK YEAH! Podcast, we sit down with Adam Brown, Founder of Sircle Media, to break down what actually works when it comes to social media strategy for CPG brands. From influencer partnerships and community management to omnichannel execution a...

In this episode of TRUCK YEAH! , we sit down with Jamie Rogerson of Lululemon to tackle a topic that doesn’t get enough attention in logistics: mental health. From the nonstop nature of freight to the responsibility leaders carry for their teams, we explore how supply chain professionals can build healthier, more sustainable operations without sacrificing performance. If you’re in CPG, transportat...

In this episode of TRUCK YEAH! , we sit down with Jamie Rogerson of Lululemon to tackle a topic that doesn’t get enough attention in logistics: mental health. From the nonstop nature of freight to the responsibility leaders carry for their teams, we explore how supply chain professionals can build healthier, more sustainable operations without sacrificing performance. If you’re in CPG, transportat...

Tune in for a 2026 Q2 freight market update breaking down capacity vs. demand, rate outlooks, and what shippers can expect heading into produce season. Zipline’s Andrew Lynch shares insights on market stabilization, potential disruptions, and how CPG brands can plan smarter for the months ahead. Learn more: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/2026-q2-freight-market-update-forecast/ Follow Zipline Lo...

Tune in for a 2026 Q2 freight market update breaking down capacity vs. demand, rate outlooks, and what shippers can expect heading into produce season. Zipline’s Andrew Lynch shares insights on market stabilization, potential disruptions, and how CPG brands can plan smarter for the months ahead. Learn more: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/2026-q2-freight-market-update-forecast/ Follow Zipline Lo...

Most 3PLs rely on sales calls and industry jargon to reach shippers. But what happens when a logistics company treats content like a strategic advantage instead of a marketing afterthought? We sat down with Emily Kitko, VP of Marketing at Zipline Logistics, and Emily Ledbetter, owner of Ledbetter Marketing, to unpack how educational content is helping CPG brands make smarter logistics decisions. T...