FreightCasts

FreightWaves Mary O’Connell and Phillip Lamb from BlueGrace Logistics, dive into how to make the claims process and the importance of having a set claims process. Port X Logistics is your easy button for your drayage, transload, and trucking needs for all ports and ramps in the United States and Canada. Our four pillars of Culture, Service, Tech, and Trucks are what set us apart from the rest. We...

Kevin welcomes Omar Singh founder and president of Surge Transportation to the show to discuss his new article on FreightWaves, All machines need maintenance: Your broker is the mechanic, not the operator. It’s about where and how freight brokers provide value to their customers…and it’s not about price. Surge Transportation, https://www.surgetransportation.com/ #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown #marketin...

In this episode, Mike Baudendistel discusses Tyson’s uncharacteristically challenged second quarter. Meanwhile, Treehouse Foods posted strong results in a backdrop that seems tailor made for private label brands. Plus, Baudendistel discusses the CPG industry with data analytics company The Smart Cube.  This episode of The Stockout is brought to you by RJW Logistics Group Port X Logistics is your e...

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude welcome special guest co-host TextLocate founder “Silver Fox” Ryan Rogers. They’ll talk about removing the pain from carrier partner checks. Locus CEO and founder Nishith Rastogi thinks AI can improve last-mile decision-making. We’ll find out why from the brains behind the AI bots. Hope Zvara, creator of Stiff Mother Trucker Cream, is easing drivers’ pain beh...

Marco Grossi Co-Founder of Orca Intelligence shares his story of starting a company from scratch with his brother Matt. Listen in to hear how their logistics journey started before they were even teenagers and how their relationship has created a perfect environment for big things to happen. Port X Logistics is your easy button for your drayage, transload, and trucking needs for all ports and ramp...

On this episode of Running on Ice, Jim Water’s joins the coolest community in freight to talk about Tive’s newest product- the Tive Tag Port X Logistics is your easy button for your drayage, transload, and trucking needs for all ports and ramps in the United States and Canada. Our four pillars of Culture, Service, Tech, and Trucks are what set us apart from the rest. We provide full visibility fro...

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are joined at the desk by Covenant’s vice president of sustainability and innovation, Matt McLelland. What are large and small fleets looking for, and how does someone in McLelland’s role make decisions on which solution to go with? Want to turn your truck into a hybrid today? We’re learning about Tandem Centaur’s instant hybrid solution that promises to conv...

Danny Gomez and Francisco Alvarez, Lead Data Scientist at Convoy talk about the increase in extreme weather and how that impacts transportation. Fransisco discuss how weather aware the industry is and the important role transportation plays in helping to reduce emissions. Port X Logistics is your easy button for your drayage, transload, and trucking needs for all ports and ramps in the United Stat...

On today’s episode guest host Leah Shaver, President & CEO of the National Transportation Institute, chats with Avery Vise, Vice President of Trucking for FTR. Remember you can submit any questions or comments, including those which may appear on upcoming Deeper Dive segments - at podcast@driverreach.com. And don’t forget to rate and review Taking the Hire Road on whatever platform you listen on!...

On this week's opening oil market discussion, podcast host John Kingston looks at the diesel market that has fallen a long way but has some fundamental imbalances that may slow further declines. Also on the podcast, Kingston talks with Carrier Logistics' Ben Wiesen, celebrating its 50th year as a supplier of TMS systems to the LTL sector. What's changed in the functionality of the TMS during that...

Have you ever wondered how a city gets a port? What about how a city gets an NFL team? In honor of the first Jaguars player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, we’re covering the significance of how JAXPORT and the Jaguars have positively affected the Jacksonville community along with sports marketing ideas you can use as inspiration in your own campaigns. Port X Logistics is your easy button fo...

Anthony is joined by guest feature Tony Mulvey for a double dose of Econ and analysis with Dr. Zac Rogers. Port X Logistics is your easy button for your drayage, transload, and trucking needs for all ports and ramps in the United States and Canada. Our four pillars of Culture, Service, Tech, and Trucks are what set us apart from the rest. We provide full visibility from the second your container l...

BTU welcomes Rachel Premack, Editorial Director of Freightwaves, to talk about being one of NYC's first freight journalists and why she hates big ships   Sign up for the Back The Truck Up Newsletter and get up to date information on the stories here, for truckers, by truckers! Sign up for the Back The Truck Up Newsletter and get up to date information on the stories here, for truckers, by truckers...

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey will discuss the continued downward pressure in flatbed and van tender rejections and what this could mean for fall contract rates.  In addition, we will look toward Detroit as one key market that is telling a different story as its volumes are near its 52-week high. Port X Logistics is your easy button for your drayage, transload, and...

Grace breaks down back to school shopping trends and invites David Lynch, vice president of growth at WARP, to break down the problems with middle mile delivery networks and how WARP looks to optimize the growing logistics segment. Port X Logistics is your easy button for your drayage, transload, and trucking needs for all ports and ramps in the United States and Canada. Our four pillars of Cultur...

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about the truck parking shortage in the United States of America. With one spot for every 11 drivers and the issues only getting worse, is there another way to approach this crisis? FreightWaves Editorial Director Rachel Premack has the scoop.  Reshoring has become a buzzword during the shipping crisis, but is it happening and what resources are t...

When Mukesh Chatter helped start Alsym Energy, his mission was to make a battery that was safer and cost less than today’s lithium-ion batteries. Seven years later, Alsym has deals with one of India’s largest automakers and Synergy Marine to provide them with batteries once full production kicks off in 2025. Port X Logistics is your easy button for your drayage, transload, and trucking needs for a...

Kaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey break down how industrial automation is crucial to expanding the workforce and making for diverse labor talents on this episode of Great Quarter, Gals.  Port X Logistics is your easy button for your drayage, transload, and trucking needs for all ports and ramps in the United States and Canada. Our four pillars of Culture, Service, Tech, and Trucks are what set us apart...

 In today’s episode, we look at how cartonization plays a huge role in supply chain optimization, and how freight costs and packaging impacts shipping companies decisions. I talk with James Malley, CEO and co-founder of Paccurate on how they are changing the future, one optimized box at a time. Recent focus on Scope 3 supply chain related emissions brings new attention to waste and turning the hum...

FreightWaves Mary O’Connell and John Rattay from Redwood Logistics, dive into why shippers aren’t getting what they want from their logistics service provider. Port X Logistics is your easy button for your drayage, transload, and trucking needs for all ports and ramps in the United States and Canada. Our four pillars of Culture, Service, Tech, and Trucks are what set us apart from the rest. We pro...

Kevin welcomes Jim Bierfeldt, the founder and president of Logistics Marketing Advisors. Jim conducts a survey every two years that’s all about the approach and buying habits of shippers. If you haven’t checked it out yet, you can find it here, https://www.logisticsmarketing.com/. #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown #marketing #freightsales #freightwaves Port X Logistics is your easy button for your drayage...

After breaking down drone deliveries in some of the most remote regions in the world last month, we're keeping things closer to home. In this episode, hear from Flytrex CEO Yariv Bash and DroneUp Head of Business Development Greg James as they talk drones that deliver food, coffee and other goodies — in five minutes or less, straight from the store to your backyard. Port X Logistics is your easy b...

This episode of The Stockout is brought to you by RJW Logistics Group Port X Logistics is your easy button for your drayage, transload, and trucking needs for all ports and ramps in the United States and Canada. Our four pillars of Culture, Service, Tech, and Trucks are what set us apart from the rest. We provide full visibility from the second your container leaves the origin port to the final st...

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about consumers getting whacked with “supply chain surcharges.” Inflation isn’t just for menu and retail prices anymore. We’re less than four weeks away from the start of the college football season, and it’s time to get hype … College Hype. We’re joined by Jack Doherty, president and CEO, and Mark Reddish, sales executive at College Hype Sportswe...

Danny Gomez talks to sustainability thought leader, Lynn Lyon of US Gain about what is happening in transportation to address emission reductions. Lynn talks about the importance of transition fuels, partnerships, and data in the journey to net zero. Port X Logistics is your easy button for your drayage, transload, and trucking needs for all ports and ramps in the United States and Canada. Our fou...