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April showers brings May...volatility? Justin Maze coined it as we anxiously anticipate the market upturn in the coming weeks, with what's sure to be an exciting month ahead. The West Coast continues its regional reign, as the Northeast continues to be the least desirable market for carriers. Plus, our monthly Crystal Ball review in this week's Transfix Take Podcast. -- Disclaimer: All views and o...

The Transfix Take On is back and we welcome Ilana Weitzman, VP of Strategic Development for Clean Transportation at Electric Autonomy. In this episode, we take on the opportunity cost of investing in electric vehicles (EVs). Our conversation centers around the positive impacts of EVs, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and meeting consumer demand for sustainable transportation, the importan...

Gains have hit the national average rate per mile AND tender rejections this week but will we be able to close April out on a high? Plus, a look at where to expect the biggest regional gains and losses and a critical update on AB5. This and more in an all new episode of the Transfix Take Podcast with Justin Maze and Jenni Ruiz. -- Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are th...

Stormy weather and large hail might cause delays for the Texas/Tennessee markets in the latter part of the week but the only region that holds the reigns for rate gains is still the West Coast. Plus, Justin Maze has an update on where carrier exits stand in the Great Carrier Purge. This and more in our weekly Transfix Take podcast. -- Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast ar...

A winter storm creeps its way into spring affecting the Midwest to Northeast corridor and while the next seven days may bring some volatility to these markets, the National Average Rate Per Mile remains relatively flat. Plus, Justin Maze brings you his crystal ball predictions for the month. This and more on the Transfix Take. -- Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are tho...

In this episode of The Transfix Take On, we close out Women's History Month with an exploration of experiences and hurdles faced by women in the supply chain industry with members of the Women Impacting Supply Chain Excellence group (WISE), including Rachel Lochmann (General Mills), Dayna DeBeau (Pepsico), Stephanie Knight (Burt's Bees), Lindsey Kusman (Lockheed Martin), Courtney Palkowski (Lear C...

The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore is top of mind as we break down potential impacts on the freight industry. Plus, Justin Maze has your regional breakdown and closes the month of March with where we netted out in our Crystal Ball review. -- Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions o...

This Women's History Month, we salute the inspiring members of Women in Supply Chain Excellence (WISE). Through their stories and insights shared on 2-part episode of The Transfix Take On, these women are driving positive change in the industry and they are just getting started. Join us in celebrating their contributions to shaping a more diverse and inclusive future for the supply chain with gues...

Drivers heading in and out of the Chicago area may face risk and delays as they recover from severe weather conditions but this week brings a continued increase in the national average rate per mile. See where tender rejections land and how Justin Maze thinks March will close out in our weekly Transfix Take. -- Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers...

Supply chain disruptions or bottlenecks are often tied to the weather. That's why Scott Pecoriello founded WeatherOptics, an incredibly innovative, lucrative tool the trucking industry has lauded as a must-have to keep drivers safe and deliveries on time no matter what Mother Nature has in store. Listen as the CEO delves into how predictive analytics and meteorology can be a game changer for the l...

Spring has sprung (almost) and with warmer temperatures comes a hotter market! The national average rate per mile has increased and so are markets that were previously holding the title for least desirable for carriers. Justin Maze breaks it down, plus an update on the top 5 worst weather lanes powered by WeatherOptics and the MOVE act. -- Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podca...

As we kick off the month of March, the seasonality watch begins. Produce season is starting to heat up markets in the South, while the West Coast continues its stretch of being the least desirable market with astronomical snowfall along Donner Pass, shutting down I-80 over the weekend. Plus, our Crystal Ball predictions on this week's Transfix Take. -- Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed...

We're closing February out and it's looking like most markets have reached their bottom. Find out what the top 5 worst weather lanes are this week, including where we netted out with our February predictions. This and more in our weekly Transfix Take. -- Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of T...

Now that weather has leveled out in most regions, the market continues its downward rate spiral. Listen as we uncover which region remains the most undesirable for truck drivers and an update on The Great Carrier Purge. Plus, Maze shares where he thinks we'll net out as we close February. This and more in our weekly Transfix Take. -- Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are...

While the West Coast dries, the Northeast deals with a snowstorm causing severe delays and an increase in tender rejections. Temporary rate gains will be short-lived for carriers as the weather starts to ease toward the end of the week. Find out which markets are impacted most on our weekly Transfix Take. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do...

On this episode of The Transfix Take On, Charlie Echeverry, CEO of Black//Brown, joins us as we delve into the transformative power of diversity in supply chain operations. Listen as we discuss how integrating diversity from product development to top-of-funnel strategies can drive innovation, unlock new opportunities, and elevate your business to new heights. Disclaimer: All views and opinions ex...

Rate gains took a big u-turn this week as the markets continue to normalize from winter weather volatility. Borderland markets may see a shift in capacity and rates with a strike in Mexico. Weather on the West Coast could shake things up. And our Crystal Ball Forecast returns for February. This and more from Justin Maze and Jenni Ruiz on the Transfix Take podcast. Disclaimer: All views and opinion...

In this episode of the Transfix Take On, we welcome back Cathy Roberson, supply chain writer and research analyst for the Journal of Commerce. We reflect on the challenges faced in 2023 and explore potential lessons for the coming year. Key takeaways include the anticipation of continued volatility in the trucking market, potential challenges in the labor force, the impact of geopolitical concerns...

Carriers have kept rates up throughout January thanks to unexpected weather conditions across the country, but how long will this last? It may be longer than you think. Plus, we review where we netted out in the big bets we took at the beginning of the month in this week's Transfix Take Podcast. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not neces...

On this episode of The Transfix Take On, Dr. Stephanie Thomas left me with an inspired address to the next generation of women leaders entering the supply chain, and trust me you do not want to miss it. Listen as we discuss the beginning and incredible growth of Women Impacting Supply Chain Excellence (WISE) and what today's students think of the state of our industry. Disclaimer: All views and op...

While winter storms across the nation wind down, warmer temperatures and flooding take center stage as we start to close our January. And its no surprise that rates and tender rejections have shot up but they may soon take a nose dive. But how soon? Find out in our weekly Transfix Take with Justin Maze and Jenni Ruiz. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the sp...

It's week two of Winter Weather Watch and storm Heather wreaking havoc in our regional breakdown. With states like Tennessee and Georgia facing road closures and shutdowns, these conditions are taking us back to the Deep Freeze of 2021. But the big question is, will this weather be enough to swing the pendulum back in the favor of carriers? Find out in this week's Transfix Take. Disclaimer: All vi...

Winter weather has taken center stage as the country takes on severe storms, tornadoes, and windspeeds of 70mph! This week may result in some major delays but the average national rate per mile is holding steady, while tender rejections level out. We're keeping a close eye on the Northeast and Midwest—this and more on our weekly Transfix Take. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this p...

On this episode of the Transfix Take On, Vishnu Rajamanickham of The Logistics Report, returns to go on a deep dive of evolving consumer behavior tied to doomscrolling and devices in our homes, plus an analysis of where holiday retail numbers netted out towards the end of 2023. Vishnu also shares his top two big tech trends that will define the future of the e-commerce space in 2024. Disclaimer: A...

We're ringing in the new year with a few regional surprises. The last two weeks proved us wrong with shakeups in the South and Southeast regions. Plus, Maze shares insights on when the market will flip, the Great Carrier Purge, and whether trouble on the marine front will affect us. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflec...