FreightWaves LIVE: An Events Podcast

In this conversation, Paul Brashier, VP of Global Supply Chain at ITS Logistics, discusses the current state of the freight market, focusing on rail and port operations with FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell. He shares insights on the impact of recent market trends and the challenges faced in demand fluctuations. Brashier also covers shifts in sourcing strategies, particularly towards Latin America, an...

FreightWaves’ Noi Mahoney and Jesús Ojeda, head of Mexico Operations for Uber Freight, discuss freight trends in cross-border trade, such as how tariffs and USMCA rules of origin regulations are affecting sourcing strategies across North America. Keep up with Live FreightWaves Events Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this keynote, Ryan Hammett, Director of Market Intelligence & Insights at C.H. Robinson joins us to dive into 2025 surprises from spot rate volatility to shipper psychology. We also dive into the year ahead and look at important trends like US-Mexico trade, macroeconomic moves, and how to sift freight signal from the peak season noise. Keep up with Live FreightWaves Events Other FreightWaves Sh...

Steve Gold is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of 160 Driving Academy and the Truckers Network Association. He was formerly a Partner at Deloitte Consulting where he led Deloitte’s Enterprise Science Analytics practice. Prior to Deloitte Steve was a Partner at Stone Tower Equity (a multi-billion dollar investment fund). As the former Chief Supply Chain Officer of PepsiCo, Steve was responsi...

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Benjamin Gordon is founder and Managing Partner of Cambridge Capital. He draws on a career building, advising, and investing in supply chain companies. Benjamin has led investments in outstanding firms including XPO, Grand Junction, Bringg ,  Liftit , and others. Prior to Cambridge Capital, Benjamin built BGSA Holdings into a global leader in M&A for the supply chain sector. As CEO of BGSA, Be...

Louis E. Sola is a Partner at Thorn Run Partners, one of Washington, D.C.’s premier bipartisan consulting and lobbying firms. He brings nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of government, trade, and maritime policy, serving both in senior federal roles and the private sector. Mr. Sola was appointed by President Donald J. Trump as a Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Maritime Commissi...

Max is one of the visionaries that helped to create the truckload and logistics industries that we have today. As an early adopter of many safety, productivity and driver comfort, Max was very early on with items like power steering, air conditioning, steering stability controls, disc brakes, satellite communications, traction control, collision avoidance systems, electronics on engines years befo...

Prasad Gollapalli is chief executive officer, founder and chairman of the board of Qued, a pioneering cloud-based AI workflow automation platform transforming load appointment scheduling into the future. It seamlessly automates the entire process, securing the optimal appointment times to all types of loads including multi-stop loads. By eliminating the chaos of spreadsheet management, overflowing...

Bryan Alsobrooks is President of Phoenix Capital Group (PCG). PCG is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company and is a nationally recognized provider of working capital solutions to small- to medium-sized transportation companies.  Financing solutions include asset-based lending, accounts receivable financing and factoring, equipment financing and fuel card services.  Headq...

David Shillingford is a Venture Partner at Columbia Capital and CoFounder of Everstream Analytics, a leading supply chain risk analytics company and his seventh venture. David has led the development of several industry-wide data and analytics platforms both as an entrepreneur and as SVP Supply Chain at Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ: VRSK). David’s first career was as a special operations officer in th...

Clayton Griffin is the President of OTR Solutions, America’s most trusted freight factoring and logistics technology company. As President, Clayton develops and implements solutions, products, services, and partnerships that serve to provide market-leading value to OTR’s vast network of carrier and broker customers. He also works with the rest of the executive team to set the strategic vision, ana...

Kevin is a passionate and successful entrepreneur representing over $3 Billion in enterprise value across his five founding companies - a diverse portfolio of B2B service providers and intermediaries across a variety of industries, with a heavy focus on transportation. Kevin’s expertise and leadership have notable impacts on the sustained growth of his core transportation businesses, NTG (multimod...

Scott founded Truckstop in 1995 with a mission to create a “better way” for freight professionals to work. As an early pioneer of the online load board, Scott helped revolutionize how freight moves across the country, making the process more efficient and transparent for carriers and brokers alike.   With a background in technology and a passion for solving complex problems, Scott grew Truckstop f...

Jack Kennedy is the co-founder and CEO of Platform Science. Previously, Jack was the President of Qualcomm Enterprise Services. Prior to Qualcomm, Jack served at News Corp where he held roles as the Executive Vice President of News Corp Digital Media, Executive Vice President of Fox Interactive Media, and Senior Vice President of Fox Network Group. During this period, Jack oversaw activities leadi...

Don has over 20 years of experience in the transportation and logistics sector, with proven success in advancing digital transformation, forging key industry collaborations, and leading growth strategies. Before joining Transflo, he held senior leadership roles at Knight-Swift Transportation and FreightVana, where he drove innovative solutions and cultivated lasting partnerships. Learn more about...

Yannik Thomas is Vice President, Network Design & Optimization at Norfolk Southern. Norfolk Southern is one of the nation’s premier transportation companies, moving approximately 7 million rail shipments each year across 19,300 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia. NS serves every major container port in the eastern US and operates the most extensive Intermodal network in the East...

A leading authority on China’s economy and financial system, Leland is the co-founder and CEO of China Beige Book International.‍Leland is a frequent commentator on media outlets such as CNBC, Bloomberg TV & Radio, CNN, BNN, BBC, and FOX Business, and he has served as a guest host of two of the financial world’s top morning news shows, CNBC Squawk Box and Bloomberg Surveillance. His work is featur...

Structure is key for building strong cross border operations. Sunset Transportation’s Justin Danks and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell break down the importance of building a strong process and being proactive when it comes to success in cross border freight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The future of US-Mexico trucking could include everything from automation, real-time tracking, smart cameras and biometric identity authentication for drivers. Carriers that can shift gears early and adopt emerging technology will enjoy an edge. Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, and FreightWaves’ Noi Mahoney discuss technology’s growing impact on cross-border freight. Learn more about your ad choices....

Cross border freight has a crucial role in the North American supply chain, and not having a risk management plan is no longer an option. Mark Vickers, Executive Vice President & Head of International Logistics at Reliance Partners, and FreightWaves’ Mary O'Connell break down how cargo liability insurance is different for cross border shipments and how not having a risk management strategy in plac...

Planning infrastructure around increased trade volumes can be tricky. Jerry Maldonado, Director of Laredo & Mexico Operations for Warren Transport and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell break down the planning and infrastructure changes at the border and surrounding areas to improve efficiency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nearshoring organizations have invested heavily in operations at the border between the U.S. and Mexico, but what if the real opportunities were further south? Jordan Dewart, president of Redwood Mexico joins FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell to break down why Central Mexico could be the best destination for organizations looking to expand in Mexico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) are designated areas within the U.S. where businesses can operate with special customs benefits. But FTZs aren’t just about storing goods — they can be powerful tools for reducing import costs and streamlining processes. Jorge Canavati, Principal of J. Canavati & Co. LLC, and FreightWaves’ Noi Mahoney discuss the advantages and strategic uses of FTZs in international tra...

In this fireside chat, Veronica Gonzalez Director of North American Surface Transportation Mexico at C.H. Robinson joins us to talk about tariff and trade policy uncertainty, cargo theft and security and how infrastructure and capacity challenges are impacting cross border freight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices