FreightCasts

Kaylee nix welcomes Brian Straight and Jack Daleo to the show to hear all about modern shippers big award win With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ensure global and domestic shipping practices are efficient and effective. Dunavant generates supply chain proficiency with outstanding, attentive, and expedient cus...

Robotic Research has been working on off-road autonomous vehicles for military use for years. Now, the company’s commercial division, RR.AI, is putting those AVs to work in ports and other areas where road-ready AVs might have problems, potentially easing supply chain woes. With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to...

Grace and Kaylee discuss Kaylees adventures on the road to the Future of Supply Chain in Rogers, Arkansas. They duo also invite chief compliance officer and ESG officer of GXO, Meagan Fitzsimmons, to discuss the company’s first ESG report since spinning off XPO Logistics in August. With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowl...

In today’s episode, we examine how Intermodal influences trucking companies, from potential profit centers to possible service disruptions. Not all intermodal and rail companies carry their own containers, providing trucking companies the opportunity to fill in and haul everything from shipping containers, chassis, reefer units or dry van units.  With more than 60 years of experience in logistics...

Cold calling and prospecting has changed since the pandemic. To discuss new prospecting styles, Kevin welcomes Emanuel Patrascu from Varstar Alliance to discuss how to run successful prospecting programs in this post-pandemic world.   Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a famil...

Mary O’Connell and Convoy’s Jennifer Wong sit down to talk about decarbonizing the supply chain and the importance of progress over perfection. With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ensure global and domestic shipping practices are efficient and effective. Dunavant generates supply chain proficiency with outstan...

Brad Hollister, Founder of SwanLeap shares his journey from business idea to successful exit and the advice he wished he'd listened to earlier. Listen to his insights on how extreme commitment and hard work apply to every aspect of life.  With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ensure global and domestic shipping...

Kevin welcomes Ryan Schreiber from Metafora into the studio to discuss sales and operations in this changing freight market environment. With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ensure global and domestic shipping practices are efficient and effective. Dunavant generates supply chain proficiency with outstanding, a...

Mike Baudendistel gives some highlights from CPG earnings and provides thoughts on why both CPG and freight carriers have reported solid first quarter earnings. Mike runs through some SONAR highlights.    With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ensure global and domestic shipping practices are efficient and effect...

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about the tolerance for turbulence needed to survive in the trucking business.   Sharon Harding, Director of Provider Development at Ascent Global Logistics talks about the importance of developing carrier relationships in good times and bad.  Michael Ritzema, President at Superior Trucking Payroll Services doesn’t think that the ATA is telling th...

Put That Coffee Down: Selling freight as the market turns from a bull to a bear market is challenging. Kevin welcomes Matt Perkins, founder and CEO, of BTB Logistics to discuss how to keep building your book of business when finding trucks becomes less and less valuable to shippers.  Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple Podcasts Follow Put That Coffee Down on Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Lea...

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about why intermodal is such a dumpster fire. Steadfast Warehousing’s Martin Otero fills us in on the challenges intermodal and drayage operators are facing in the spring of ‘22. With another nuclear verdict in the news, we’re diving deeper on the subject with Mark Schedler, senior transport management editor at J. J. Keller & Associates Inc. Meme...

Tyler Cole is joined by Emily Phillips, Global Chair of the Sustainability Committee at XPO. The pair discuss the opportunities and challenges in getting large organizations aligned behind environmental and social commitments. They also chat through highlights from XPO’s recent 2022 sustainability report and the reason that XPO formed a global committee in charge of sustainable initiatives. Electr...

Lindsey Trent is the president of the Next Generation in Trucking Association, founded just last year. Her group works with high schools and trade institutes to steer young people toward a career in logistics, whether it's as a driver, a diesel mechanic or some other area. She joins host John Kingston on this week's edition of Drilling Deep to talk about the work her group is doing and how the ass...

Internet marketing as been around since…well….the internet. And for years we’ve been told to use certain tools because of the powerful data it provides. But too often we set these reports up, have them sent to our inboxes, only to say to ourselves, “That’s great but what do I do now?” That’s what we’re diving into with today’s show by helping to make sense of the next steps after you look at your...

Jeremy Reymer, CEO & Founder of DriverReach, chats with a great industry friend and ally, Jackie McManus, founder and CEO of KJ Media. 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! Electric fleets are the f...

Emissions reporting and carbon account can seem complicated and burdensome. But in order to accurately report and plan for the future, we need better data. Tracks’ CEO Jakob Muus, discusses the value of granular data as an unlock to future efficiency gains and emissions reductions. He is joined by FreightWaves Director of Carbon Intelligence, Tyler Cole, in this fireside chat.  Electric fleets are...

In this fireside chat, AIT Worldwide Logistics’ chief information officer teaches leaders how to build a successful sustainability program, including business continuity and the potential outcome that comes from disruption. Ray Fennelly, Chief Information Officer at AIT Worldwide Logistics, explains the methods behind setting and achieving sustainability goals and the importance of stakeholder eng...

Larry Burns frequently uses the term 'the power of and" when describing technologies, or even everyday personal dilemmas. Why, asks the former Vice President of Research and Development at General Motors and current author and business adviser, should we limit ourselves to a single solution to a difficult problem? Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right...

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey will be joined by special guest Kyle Jepson, Sr. VP of product at Emerge where they will discuss the evolution of shorter bid processes becoming the new norm.  Additionally, we will look at where the reefer market has continued to soften at a pace unrivaled by the other modes! Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why...

Grace explores FreightTech demos taking place at the Future of Supply Chain event in Arkansas. She also invites Kai Timmermann, the chief operating officer of Prompt, to discuss global shipping worries and how his company is preparing its customers for normalized rates in 2024. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation elect...

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about the market downturn. Are those who doubt it acting like the mayor from “Jaws”? FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack breaks down the latest from SONAR and Bank of America.  John Luciani, COO of LTL solutions at A. Duie Pyle, talks about how its division got awarded a platinum regional LTL carrier designation by Echo Global Logistics. What does it tak...

A conversation with a leading Washington policy maker on what the Department of Transportation is doing to build more resilient transportation systems and reduce carbon footprints in the logistics and global supply chain industry. This conversation provides industry practitioners insight into what government is doing on these vital issues. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover wh...

Emissions reduction only works in a team setting and XPO knows that all too well. Hear from Emily Phillips, Vice President of Advanced Solutions at XPO Logistics, about the collaborative path to a greener future. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate emissions and help you turn...

The White House recently invoked the Defense Production Act as a way to promote electric vehicle production in the U.S. We speak with Solid Power CEO Doug Campbell about how this decision is affecting his company and the EV industry as a whole. Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, elimi...