More Than A Broker | Spot

To discuss recent changes and the evolution of the industry, in addition to celebrating 17 years in business, Spot co-founders, Andrew Elsener and Andy Schenck, brought together a handful of the company’s most tenured employees for an off-site roundtable at one of their favorite Indianapolis restaurants, Harry & Izzy’s.  With over 130 years of collective logistics experience sitting around the...

Cold calling in a hyper-competitive market isn't about running through a rigid script—it's about pattern interrupts, building rapport, and mastering sales conversations under pressure.  Andrew Elsener, Co-Founder of Spot, sat down with Dr. Stefanie Boyer, a Professor at Bryant University and Co-Founder of RNMKRS, to unpack modern sales strategies and AI-driven training. 

In the latest episode of More Than a Broker, Spot Co-Founder, Andrew Elsener, sits down with two of Spot’s industry veterans and Senior National Account Directors, Theo Mascari and Alex Buening, to break down today's unpredictable freight environment.   3 Reasons To Listen:  Learn why forecasting is harder than ever.   How tech infrastructure is siphoning flatbed capacity.   How supply chain...

In logistics, data is abundant, but converting it into actionable foresight is where the real challenge lies. In this episode of More Than a Broker, Spot Co-Founder, Andrew Elsener, spoke with Jonathan Starks, CEO of FTR Transportation Intelligence, to make sense of current market cycles, regulatory headwinds, and what lies ahead for freight capacity. 3 Reasons To Listen:  Learn how no single indi...

In a recent episode of the More Than a Broker podcast, Spot co-founder, Andrew Elsener, sat down with transportation attorney, Nathaniel Saylor, to discuss the Montgomery decision, and how to survive the "coulda, woulda, shoulda" of modern negligent selection lawsuits. Find out more at Spotinc.com

There are so many issues impacting the trucking landscape these days that it’s hard to keep up.  Host Andrew Elsener sat down with Jason Miller, a leading supply chain professor and logistics economist, to discuss those issues.  What ensued wasn't just a standard market update; it was a masterclass in the invisible mechanics fracturing today's supply chains.  Download Spot's latest...

The shipping world is currently in a state of "seasonal strangeness." In our latest podcast episode, Spot Co-founder Andrew Elsener sits down with Senior National Account Directors Theo Mascari and Alex Buening to discuss the logistics marketplace and more.   From the surge in Florida floral volume to the "depleted profile" of the long-haul driver, this episode goes into detail...

If you thought the logistics market was finally settling into a predictable "new normal," the last four weeks have served as a massive reality check. From regulatory shifts to fuel volatility, the industry is currently navigating a stretch that some experts are calling more tumultuous than in the early days of the pandemic. In our latest podcast, Andrew Elsener, Co-founder of Spot, sat d...

In our latest podcast episode, Andrew Elsener, Co-founder of Spot, sat down with two of Spot’s Senior National Account Directors, Theo Mascari and Alex Buening.  The group dissects the current state of the trucking market. From sudden rate surges to the rising threat of cargo theft, we covered the critical trends shippers and carriers need to watch as we move through the first half of the year.  D...

When freight stops moving, every shipper knows the ticking clock becomes a countdown to a service failure, a claim, or a lost customer relationship. For high-value, time-sensitive, and perishable goods, reliability isn’t a perk; it’s non-negotiable. This is the story of how one of Spot’s National Account Directors, Nathan Lanhart, who manages some of Spot’s most critical lanes for key accounts, de...

At Spot, we understand the vital role that up-to-date information plays in navigating the dynamic logistics market. Each month, we bring you a comprehensive logistics market update. We dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the logistics sector. Join us as we empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions in this fast-paced industry. In this episode of M...

In this episode of More Than a Broker, three members of Spot’s Red Technologies team sat down to discuss the integration of AI in logistics, focusing on its definitions, importance, and the journey of implementation at Spot.   Director of Red Technologies Ben Garvin led a conversation with Alex Johnson, Director of Development Operations, and Tyler Hampton, Director of Data Science and Engineering...

Welcome back to More Than a Broker .   In this episode of 'More Than a Broker', Spot Co-Founder Andrew Elsener is joined by Dr. Zac Rogers, PhD., Associate Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at Colorado State University, for a discussion on the evolution of supply chain education, the significance of the Logistics Managed Index (LMI), and the impact of economic indicator...

Welcome back to More Than a Broker .    In this episode of More Than a Broker, Spot Co-Founder, Andrew Elsener, sits down with John Gatesman, CEO and Founder of Gatesman, an award-winning ad agency, as the pair compare insights into the logistics and marketing industries.    Gatesman shares his journey from aspiring to be a truck driver at a young age to becoming a successful entrepreneur. He emph...

In this conversation, Spot Co-Founder and More Than a Broker host, Andrew Elsener, is joined by Phil Daniels, entrepreneur and President – Indiana Region at ArkMalibu.    Phil shares his journey from a traditional banking career to entrepreneurship, discussing the challenges and triumphs of starting and growing businesses throughout his career. Phil speaks on the importance of company culture, the...

In this episode of 'More Than a Broker', we had the distinct pleasure of hosting Greg Enas, an individual whose professional journey is as unique as it is inspiring. His story begins in the tumultuous 1960s in Berkeley, California, a childhood shaped by social upheaval and a working-class neighborhood that fostered resilience. From these formative years, Greg embarked on a career path th...

At Spot, we understand the vital role that up-to-date information plays in navigating the dynamic logistics market. Each month, we bring you a comprehensive logistics market update. We dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the logistics sector. Join us as we empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions in this fast-paced industry. Download Spot's...

In this episode of 'More Than a Broker', Spot Co-Founder Andrew Elsener interviews Brian Schutt, an accidental entrepreneur who shares his journey from corporate America to starting a successful HVAC business, Homesense Heating and Cooling, and expanding to other business ventures.  The conversation explores the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of hiring the right people, a...

At Spot, we understand the vital role that up-to-date information plays in navigating the dynamic logistics market. Each month, we bring you a comprehensive logistics market update. We dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the logistics sector. Join us as we empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions in this fast-paced industry. Download Spot's...

Welcome back to More Than a Broker In this conversation, Peter S. Goodman, the global economic correspondent for The New York Times, discusses his unexpected journey into writing about supply chains, the impact of globalization, and the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. He explores the concepts of just-in-time and lean inventory, the role of the World Trade Organization, and the future o...

At Spot, we understand the vital role that up-to-date information plays in navigating the dynamic logistics market. Each month, we bring you a comprehensive logistics market update. We dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the logistics sector. Join us as we empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions in this fast-paced industry. Download our full Ap...

Welcome back to More Than a Broker. In this episode, Spot Co-founder Andrew Elsener hosts Ellen Voie, the Founder of Women In Trucking. Voie shares her journey from a background in broadcast journalism to becoming a significant figure in the trucking industry. She discusses her early experiences in transportation, the impact of deregulation, and the evolution of technology in the trucking industry...

At Spot, we understand the vital role that up-to-date information plays in navigating the dynamic logistics market. Each month, we bring you a comprehensive logistics market update. We dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the logistics sector. Join us as we empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions in this fast-paced industry. Download our full Ma...

Welcome back to More Than a Broker. In this conversation, Spot Co-founder Andrew Elsener and Dr. Chris Caplice, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Center for Transportation & Logistics and Chief Scientist at DAT Solutions, discuss the evolution of freight transportation, the importance of optimization in RFPs, and the dynamics of market visibility. Chris shares i...

At Spot, we understand the vital role that up-to-date information plays in navigating the dynamic logistics market. Each month, we bring you a comprehensive logistics market update. We dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the logistics sector. Join us as we empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions in this fast-paced industry. Download our full Fe...