The FreightCaviar Podcast

In this week's episode, we sat down with Kevin Nolan, Founder of Nolan Transportation Group, a hybrid-digital logistics service provider. Kevin talks about how he got his start in the freight business, the challenges of starting his own MC, and the difference between venture capital and private equity. Thank you to our podcast sponsors: ASCEND TMS (TheFreeTMS.com) This episode is also brought to y...

In this week's episode, we sat down with Andy Tomka, VP of Product at MVMNT, a Chicago-based freight tech startup founded in 2020. Andy talks about his time working at Menlo Worldwide as a Transportation Specialist, his various roles at Echo Global Logistics, and now MVMNT. He takes us through the evolution of Echo and its TMS and shares his thoughts on the importance of differentiation, as well a...

In this week’s episode, we sat down with Andrey Drotenko, President of Strategic Relations at Verified Carrier, a vetting platform. Andrey goes behind the scenes of fraud detection. He explains the role of Verified Carrier in preventing fraud, how scammers manipulate current systems, emphasizes the importance of inspections for freight brokers. Thank you to our podcast sponsors: Brought to You By...

In this week’s episode, we sat down with Bill Loupée, Chief Operating Officer at Ben B. Schwartz & Sons, Inc., a wholesale distributor based on the Detroit Produce Terminal. Bill takes us through his career, starting from Coyote Logistics, Sanwell Distribution, and now Ben B. Schwartz & Sons, Inc. He shares his thoughts on the most effective broker pitch, and unveils the curtain behind the...

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Aleks Bates, Vice President of Carrier Sales at Hammer Logistics, Host of PODcast, and a Canadian dispatcher based in Serbia. Aleks shares his journey into the industry, discusses why Serbia has become Europe's dispatching hotspot, and explains why being a dispatcher there is such a coveted position. He also dives into the differences in work ethics between...

In this week’s episode, we sat down with Anthony Fecarotta, Founder & President of linehaul.ai. Anthony brings us through his road to success, starting at XPO as an Account Manager, later The Grane Companies, Schneider National, Covenant, and Everest. He unveils his future plans for linehaul.ai, and shares his thoughts on the future of AI, the importance of human element in freight, and why he...

In this week’s episode, we sat down with Phil Shook. Coincidentally, Phil and I were seated next to each other on our flight from Chicago to Phoenix last month for the TIA Capital Ideas Conference. We ended up recording this podcast on-site at the conference. Phil managed the intermodal division at C.H. Robinson for almost a decade. He provides insights into how they built C.H. Robinson’s intermod...

Today, we sat down with Benjamin Noyan, Founder and CEO of rouvia, a transport planning and management platform. Benjamin discusses the freight tech scene in Berlin, why it’s considered the Silicon Valley of Europe, and the future of freight forwarding. Thank you to our podcast sponsors: Brought to You By Levity.ai. In freight, time is money, and efficiency is key. That's where Levity comes in. Im...

Today we sat down with Gero Kei, Co-Founder, and Thilo Huellmann CEO, of Levity, a software company based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in AI-driven email automation solutions for freight brokers. We also discussed the impact of their tech on the freight industry, the future of AI, and the differences in business culture between Europe and the USA.Thank you to our podcast sponsors: Brought to Y...

Today we dive into the story of FreightCaviar and ShipperCRM with their CEOs and Co-Founders, Paul Bernard Jaroslawski and Krystian Gebis. We discuss the companies evolution, and development, as well as the importance of mentors and having an online audience. Thank you to our podcast sponsors: Brought to You By Levity.ai. In freight, time is money, and efficiency is key. That's where Levity comes...

In this special episode, we're recapping our experience at the TIA Capital Ideas Conference in Phoenix. From innovative companies like WireBee and Freightclaims.com to discussions on valuations in the brokerage industry, we cover it all. Hear about our networking chronicles, insights from industry experts, and the after-parties. Thank you to our podcast sponsors: This episode Is brought to you by...

In this week's episode of The Freight Caviar Podcast, we interviewed Alexander Folk, former Co-Founder and President of the Armstrong Transportation Management Company (formerly known as BBF Freight). He talked about Memphis being a drayage and warehousing hub, outsourcing, and his favorite book for entrepreneurs that tackles the “Lean Startup” approach for building a sellable business. Thank you...

Today we sat down with Michael Caney, Chief Commercial Officer at Highway, a technology company located in Dallas, Texas. Michael talks about the importance of being adaptive in cybersecurity, the risks of sharing fraud prevention strategies, and how Highway validates carrier profiles. Brought to You By Levity.ai. In freight, time is money, and efficiency is key. That's where Levity comes in. Imag...

Today we sat down with Clayton Griffin, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at OTR Solutions and ePay. Clayton takes us through his start at OTR, its recent acquisition of ePay, and the challenges of being a freight factoring company. Thank you to our podcast sponsors: Epay Manager Powered by OTR Solutions is a back-office automation and carrier payments platform which allows freig...

Today we sat down with John Mahle, Senior Sales Executive at Triple T Transport, Inc. John takes us through the last three decades of the company’s history, shares his cold calling strategies and advice for young professionals in the industry. Thank you to our podcast sponsors: This episode Is brought to you by Isometric Technologies (ISO) the ultimate freight broker's secret weapon! With ISO, you...

Today we sat down with Spencer Tenney, the President and CEO of Tenney Group, a merger acquisition advisory firm based in Franklin, Tennessee. Spencer brings us through his career as a third-generation transportation logistics specialist and shares his take on family dynamics in freight and the importance of preparation for a successful sale. Brought to You By Levity.ai. In freight, time is money,...

Today we sat down with Michael Sachaj, Senior Principal at HPA, a leading early-stage investor located in Chicago. Join us as he unveils the curtain behind understanding VC investments in logistics, how to spot a high-quality startup, and shares his thoughts on the future of AI in logistics. Thank you to our podcast sponsors: RELIANCE PARTNERSDiscover how Reliance Partners revolutionizes trucking...

Bill Driegert, employee number 4 at Coyote Logistics, joined us today on Freight Gong Friday. He met Jeff Silver at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology while both were pursuing their Masters in Supply Chain. At the time, Bill was working for PepsiCo, and Jeff was serving his non-compete, looking to earn a Masters in the process. It was Jeff who inspired Bill to enter the industry. After Coyo...

In this FreightCaviar Podcast episode, we sat down with Roman Velychko, Co-Founder and CEO at CBS, and Max Nikiforets, CEO of CBS. We discussed key insights from their logistics venture in Vancouver, Washington, the city's role as a logistics hub, and the importance of transparency in business. Thank you to our podcast sponsors: RELIANCE PARTNERSDiscover how Reliance Partners revolutionizes trucki...

Today we sit down with Marco Vargas Avala, Senior Domestic Transportation Manager at Dole Sunshine, and Anthony Fecarotta, Founder and President of linehaul.ai. From working at Bank of America, later TQL, and Maersk, Marco takes us through the path that led him to work at Dole Sunshine. Anthony- having a tech background, worked for XPO Logistics, later The Grane Companies- where they both met. Tha...

In this episode of the Freight Caviar Podcast, we sat down with A.J. Cheek, Chief of Staff at REPOWR, and Evan Shelley, Co-founder and CEO of Truck Parking Club. They lift the curtain on the importance of web apps vs mobile apps, the importance of building customer relationships, and why logistics companies in Silicon Valley Fail. Thank you to our podcast sponsors: RELIANCE PARTNERSDiscover how Re...

In this episode of the Freight Caviar Podcast, we sat down with Mark Riskowitz, Vice President of Operations at Caraway. Join us as he takes us through the shipping side of Caraway, a manufacturer of high-end kitchenware, his key takeaways from the last two years in the industry, his ideal freight broker partner, and much more. Thank you to our podcast sponsors: Manifest Vegas, February 5 - 7, 202...

In this episode of the Freight Caviar Podcast, we sat down with Reed Loustalot, Co-Founder of LOSTFR8. Join us, as Reed unfolds his career path, from studying Philosophy at college to working at Echo Logistics and later Armstrong Transport Group, to co-founding LOSTFR8 in 2022.Thank you to our podcast sponsors: Manifest Vegas, February 5 - 7, 2024, is the world's largest global supply chain &...

In this episode of the Freight Caviar Podcast, we sat down with Pam Simon, Conference Chair & EVP of Programming at Connectiv. Join us as Pam takes us through her road from producing the first Demo Day to ever take place in Latin America to working at Lab Ventures in Miami and planning events at Manifest. She also sheds light on the travel, real estate, and logistics ecosystem in Florida. Than...

In this episode of the Freight Caviar Podcast, we sat down with Toni Gjurovski the Founder of Tag Trans, and Simon Wylangowski, Director of Operations at Logan Premium Logistics. Toni takes us on his journey of growing up in Macedonia, starting Tag Trans, and then creating a brokerage partnership with Simon. Simon sheds light on the importance of seeing the broker as a customer, and how they care...