The TRUCK YEAH! Podcast

Last year, back-to-school (BTS) sales totaled a whopping $35 billion, cementing BTS as the second largest retail season behind the holidays. This year’s spending spree may last all the way through the end of September. CPG brands looking to capitalize on this spending need to be prepared for the rush, starting with transportation. Hosts Teddy and Jesse are on the mic to share how you can get your...

In this episode of the Zipline Logistics TRUCK YEAH! Podcast, hosts Jesse Juett and Teddy Lee Knox welcome back Andrew Lynch, President and Founder of Zipline Logistics, for their quarterly freight market check-in. The team dives into what’s shaping the logistics landscape heading into Q3 and what CPG supply chain professionals should be watching closely. Key Topics Covered: Freight market trends...

Scoring Sam’s Club as a retail partner can be a game-changer for CPG brands. With its massive member base and national reach, landing shelf space at Sam’s can fuel explosive growth. But along with that opportunity comes operational complexity, making the margin for very slim. This episode unpacks what makes Sam’s different and how CPG shippers can avoid the most common (and costly) mistakes. Learn...

In this episode of the Zipline Logistics TRUCK YEAH! podcast, Jesse Juett and Teddy Lee Knox are joined once again by Co-Founder and President, Andrew Lynch, to break down one of the hottest topics of the year: tariffs. As of January 2025, shifting trade policies and executive orders have brought tariffs to the forefront for North American freight. Andrew walks us through a clear timeline of chang...

In this episode of the Zipline Logistics Podcast, hosts Jesse Juett and Teddy Lee Knox dive into one of the most pressing topics facing CPG supply chains today: tariffs—and their unexpected ripple effects on LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) shipping. Joined by special guest Curtis Garrett, founder and CEO of rateHERO, the trio breaks down: ✅ What tariffs actually mean for shippers beyond the customs lin...

Summer is heating up — and so is demand in the beverage industry. In this episode of TRUCK YEAH! , we break down what peak beverage season really means for CPG brands and how it impacts your ability to stay on shelves and in-stock. From rising freight costs to tighter delivery windows, hosts Teddy and Jesse cover the logistical landmines and offer actionable strategies to help you plan ahead, secu...

As the biggest retailers in the game like Walmart, Costco, and Amazon only grow in market share, how can small and mid-sized CPG brands stand out from all the competition and lock in more retail shelf-space? Your hosts Teddy and Jesse are answering that exact question in this episode of TRUCK YEAH! Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics Learn more about shipping into retailer...

January 2025 endured the coldest temperatures in the Lower 48 since 1988. It's been a brutal one to say the least. Were your shipments equipped to endure freezing temperatures? Hopefully you didn't have to learn the hard way when your product burst open mid-route! In this quick episode, your hosts Teddy and Jesse talk with Zipline Logistics Senior LTL Operations Executive, Sam Thomas, about practi...

Tune in for the latest updates in the CPG/retail freight market: tariffs, dockworker strikes, inflation, blitz weeks, and more. Zipline Logistics President & Co-founder, Andrew Lynch, joins hosts Teddy and Jesse for a dynamic conversation about the second quarter of 2025 and how CPG shippers can prepare for all the variables ahead. Learn more: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/2025-q2-freight-...

Produce season can impact CPG shippers when carriers begin devoting trucks to moving high crop volumes. This additional volume can tighten capacity, drive up rates, and make for some challenging conditions for shippers who don’t prepare accordingly. Tune in to this episode to learn how your CPG brand can dominate the shelf this produce season! Learn more: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/produce-...

If you recently scored a purchased order (PO) from Walmart, congratulations! You must be super excited. But you may also be wondering how you’ll get the shipment there, what you can expect along the way, or how to maximize your success at this retailer.  Don’t worry. In this episode, your hosts Teddy and Jesse cover everything CPG brands need to know about shipping to Walmart. Read more on our blo...

Whereas most retailers leave it up to suppliers to coordinate transportation with carriers, Aldi is completely different. They actually own the relationship with third-party logistics (3PL) companies entirely and use the 3PLs in a customer pick-up (CPU) model to collect their suppliers’ shipments for them. Tune into this episode to learn about Aldi purchase orders, communication preferences, and p...

The NMFTA issued several NMFC changes that went into effect over the last year or so. To help simplify an overwhelming amount of information and changes, we welcomed Senior LTL Operations Executive, Sam Thomas, to the mic. Tune in to hear the most relevant changes that may impact our most important CPG customers like you. Learn more: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/2025-nmfc-updates/ Follow Zipl...

A potential crisis at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports has been averted as the International Longshoremen’s Association and U.S. Maritime Alliance reached a tentative six-year labor agreement, preventing what would have been the second strike in four months. The agreement comes just days before the January 15 deadline, when a temporary contract extension was set to expire. Tune in for quick coverage...

"Going into the fourth quarter, we started seeing small signs of a more balanced market than we have in two years," reports Andrew Lynch, President of Zipline Logistics, "Those early signs typically show up as either service failures, either happening inside of our own walls or from our competitors.  And as we start to head into 2025, we're seeing statistical evidence as well: tender rejections an...

Please welcome Gary Davis, President & CEO of All-State Food Brokerage (ASB), a leading food brokerage for the snack food and sweets category. Gary shares his experience working as a food broker and everything candy manufacturers need to know about making sure their product gets on (and dominates) the shelf. Learn more about ASB: https://www.allstatefoodbrokerage.com/our-business Follow Ziplin...

Teddy and Jesse are here to talk all things trade shows/conferences for food & beverage brands. Tune in to learn: What you can expect at these shows Why you should go Who you might meet How your brand can benefit And more! Because Zipline exclusively serves CPG shippers, we continuously invest in shows like these to support our customers and the CPG community as a whole. Learn more: https://zi...

We've got Teddy's dad and VP of Waterloo Coal Company, Larry Darlington, on the podcast to talk about the challenges of trucking! Although we play in different sectors of transportation, many of the challenges overcome and funny stories Mr. Darlington has experienced are comparable to what we see on a daily basis at Zipline. Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics

“We all know there’s a stigma out there that freight brokers are bad, right?” says Chris Jolly, Host of Coffee w/#TheFreightCoach Podcast and Founder of Freight Coach Enterprises, “Shippers share that, carriers share that. But if we put more of the best practices out there — the Zipline’s of the world and myself — if we service our customers and carriers at such a high level, maybe we can start ch...

Scored a purchased order (PO) from HEB? Congratulations!  You must be super excited. But you may also be wondering how you’ll get the shipment there, what you can expect along the way, or how to maximize your success at this retailer.  Don’t worry. Your hosts, Teddy and Jesse, cover everything you need to know about shipping to HEB in this episode! Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/zipli...

Teddy and Jesse were joined by Colby Varley, VP of Sales at Advanced Transportation Services (ATS), for a conversation regarding niche logistics specialization. ATS’s bread and butter is white glove reefer freight, specifically produce. Varley’s industry expertise spans 40 years in refrigerated transportation, bringing unparalleled knowledge and a history of operational excellence. Although Ziplin...

Zipline Logistics is proud to once again be celebrating our valued carrier partners on “10-4 Day”! This episode features Zipline’s West Coast Carrier Sales Manager, Sean Buckle, and announces the recipients of our 2024 Top Carrier Partner Award. More info: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/zipline-logistics-celebrates-2024-top-carrier-partners-on-10-4-day/ Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr....

Please welcome Zipline Logistics Carrier Rep Logan Smith to the mic for a conversation around the state of the freight market and what shippers can expect heading into Q4 of 2024. Read our 2024 Q4 Update here: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/2024-q4-market-update/ Sign up for our Retail Resources here: https://ziplinelogistics.com/enews/ Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogisti...

Accessorial charges are fees added to a freight bill for additional services that the carrier might provide. These charges will oftentimes be assessed and applied after the shipment has been completed, making it difficult to forecast final costs. Knowing what accessorial charges are, which ones you can plan for, and how to prevent unnecessary charges can help reduce freight costs. Tune in to this...

Customer service in logistics is an often-overlooked aspect of a provider’s capabilities. But, in today’s competitive landscape, the importance of customer service in logistics should not be undervalued. It is a useful competency to consider when choosing a transportation partner. Why is customer service in logistics critical? Tune in to find out! Read the full blog on the topic here: https://zipl...