Tire Tracks: Driving the Logistics Industry

Episode 69 of Banyan Technology’s Tire Tracks® podcast features Andrew Zeiser , assistant professor of supply chain management at John Carroll University . Andrew discusses how supply chain education is evolving as the industry faces new challenges and opportunities driven by technology, disruption and operational development. The conversation explores how topics such as AI, freight theft, visibil...

Episode 68 of Banyan Technology’s Tire Tracks® podcast concludes the When Your TMS Turns Every Data Point into a Signal mini-series with Jordan Pearman , VP of Supply Chain and Operations at Skidmore Sales & Distributing . This episode focuses on how LTL-to-TL consolidation is helping freight teams reduce costs, improve shipment quality, and simplify operations. Jordan discusses how organizati...

Episode 67 of Banyan Technology’s Tire Tracks® podcast continues the When Your TMS Turns Every Data Point into a Signal mini-series with CloneOps.ai Founder and CEO David Bell .  This installment explores how freight AI is being applied to real operational challenges, including track-and-trace coverage, exception management and planning support. David explains how AI agents can reduce manual follo...

Episode 66 of Banyan Technology’s Tire Tracks® podcast continues the When Your TMS Turns Every Data Point into a Signal mini-series with Keith Lewis, Vice President of Operations at CargoNet . Keith explores how cargo theft prevention has evolved as both traditional cargo theft and digital freight fraud continue to grow. The discussion focuses on how real-time data visibility, intelligence network...

Episode 65 of Banyan Technology’s Tire Tracks® podcast continues the When Your TMS Turns Every Data Point into a Signal mini-series with Dawn Salvucci-Favier of Triumph . The discussion focuses on how predictive freight pricing is helping logistics teams detect market changes earlier, normalize data signals, and make more confident quoting decisions in volatile conditions. Dawn explains how AI-dri...

 “Where’s my freight?” is no longer the question — the real value lies in knowing what’s likely to happen next.  The first episode of Tire Tracks' new mini-series, When Your TMS Turns Every Data Point into a Signal , features  Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) President and CEO  Mark Baxa . Baxa explores how freight visibility has transformed into a strategic asset for...

Shippers aren’t chasing the cheapest LTL rate. They’re choosing confidence. In episode 63 of Banyan Technology’s Tire Tracks® podcast, Kevin Huntsman , President of Mastio & Company , reveals insights from the 21st Edition of the U.S. LTL Customer Value & Loyalty Study, based on over 1,600 Shipper interviews. From billing accuracy to communication and reliability, the data proves that Carr...

Many Shippers and 3PLs assume their freight is fully insured — but Carrier liability doesn’t equal cargo insurance. In Episode 62 of Banyan Technology’s Tire Tracks® podcast, Marsh’s Michael Wilson explains how automation is solving one of freight’s biggest misconceptions. Learn how automated freight insurance enables real-time coverage, simplifies workflows, and protects high-risk cargo at the mo...

In episode 61 of Banyan Technology’s Tire Tracks® podcast, Anne Reinke — President & CEO of the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) — joins us to unpack how smarter coordination across ports, rail, and drayage is redefining intermodal shipping. Anne shares how visibility, modal optimization, and tech-enabled tracking are reshaping supply chains, improving security, and keeping freig...

When $1 million in Guy Fieri’s tequila went missing, it brought large-scale attention to a growing threat in logistics: freight fraud. In this episode of Banyan Technology's Tire Tracks® podcast, Michael Caney , Chief Commercial Officer at Highway , explains how today’s freight fraud schemes — from double brokering to GPS spoofing and forged rate confirmations — are made possible by digital b...

Tariff disruption is no longer a background risk — it’s the catalyst for structural change across supply chains. In episode 59 of Banyan Technology's Tire Tracks® podcast, Jason Steinke , EVP at RIM logistics , shares how the rise in trade volatility is fueling the nearshoring shift and reshaping how freight is planned, routed, and protected.  Steinke explains: Why North American nearshoring...

Banyan Technology's Tire Tracks® podcast wraps up its AI mini-series with Jason Roberts , SVP of Digital Enablement at MODE Globa l, who shares how logistics companies can make AI work for their business — not the other way around. From intelligent automation to predictive pricing, Roberts explores how MODE is leveraging AI to improve freight workflows, clean up data, and give teams time back...

 Episode 57 of Banyan Technology’s Tire Tracks® podcast explores how AI-powered agents are helping Brokers, Forwarders, and Carriers scale their operations and streamline logistics workflows.  Jesse Buckingham , Co-Founder of Vooma , explains how these AI agents handle quoting, scheduling, dispatching, and even carrier communication — all while operating within the systems logistics professionals...

Episode 56 of Banyan Technology’s Tire Tracks® podcast continues our AI in Freight Procurement mini-series with Jonathan Ryan , Chief Product and Technology Officer at Overhaul . Jonathan explains how Overhaul’s advanced AI tools — like Fraud Watch and RiskGPT — are helping Shippers and Brokers identify and neutralize freight threats proactively. Learn how Overhaul combines real-time data, predict...

Banyan Technology's Tire Tracks® podcast continues its AI mini-series with a powerful episode featuring Joe Ohr and Artie Crawford from the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA). Explore how AI is fueling both innovation and new vulnerabilities in freight cybersecurity. From scam emails and ransomware to building zero-trust frameworks, NMFTA leaders outline the risks — and the so...

Episode 54 of Banyan Technology's Tire Tracks® podcast features Matt Harding , Chief Technology Officer at Greenscreens.ai , continuing our AI mini-series on freight procurement. Harding dives deep into how intelligent data systems are reshaping rate prediction and operational efficiency for freight brokers and Shippers. Learn how Greenscreens.ai helps clients use machine learning at scale to...

Episode 53 of Banyan Technology's Tire Tracks® podcast launches our special 6-part mini-series, The Impact of AI on Freight Procurement, featuring Roger Boza , Chief AI Officer at  CloneOps.ai . In this episode, Boza unpacks how AI is already transforming logistics operations—from automating document classification and invoice processing to enabling voice-driven rate negotiations. As a PhD ca...

Episode 52 of Banyan Technology's Tire Tracks® podcast features Keith Peterson , Director of Operations at the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) , and Teresa Waldron , Director of Client Experience at Banyan Technology, as they break down one of the most significant updates in freight: the upcoming NMFC classification changes going into effect July 19. Learn how the shift tow...

Episode 51 of Banyan Technology's   Tire Tracks® podcast features expert insight from Mark Hamblin , President of DMS Companies , on the growing importance of Warehouse Management System (WMS) integration. The conversation highlights how connecting WMS with TMS and ERP platforms gives Shippers the visibility, automation and accuracy needed to meet rising customer expectations. Mark discusses...

In Episode 50 of Banyan Technology's Tire Tracks® podcast, explore the challenges and strategies of managing food logistics in the era of the Amazon effect with Jordan Pearman , Vice President of Supply Chain at Skidmore Sales & Distributing .  Jordan discusses how Skidmore leverages advanced logistics technology to ensure timely and accurate delivery of food ingredients across 35 states,...

Episode 49 of Banyan Technology's Tire Tracks® podcast features Michael Schember , Founder and CEO of FreightClaims.com . Michael explores the challenges and best practices for handling freight claims effectively, emphasizing how automation and technological advancements are streamlining and improving claims management. Included is practical advice for reducing claim processing times, avoidin...

Episode 48 of Banyan Technology's Tire Tracks® podcast features expert supply chain management insights from Tony Sneed , Managing Partner at Sneed Supply Chain Solutions , and Chad Garland , Director of Logistics. The conversation dives into the critical role of technology in enhancing visibility and efficiency for 3PLs and Shippers across freight operations. Tony and Chad also discuss their...

Tune in for episode 47 of Banyan Technology's Tire Tracks® podcast as Bill Schroeder , President of multi-carrier shipping software provider ProShip , delves into the evolving state of Parcel shipping and its impact on the broader freight industry.  Bill discusses the transformation driven by e-commerce growth, competitive dynamics among Carriers, and how new technologies are making freight d...

In episode 46 of Banyan Technology's Tire Tracks® podcast, Pat Murray , Procurement Manager at Avery Dennison , discusses the importance of harmonizing advanced shipping tools with the human touch in freight management. With more than 25 years in the logistics industry, Pat shares expert insights on how technologies like AI and analytics are crucial for enhancing efficiency but emphasizes tha...

Tune in to episode 45 of Banyan Technology's Tire Tracks® podcast for an in-depth discussion about the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) proposed Transparency in Property Broker Transactions rule with Chris Burroughs , President of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) , and Doug Potvin , CFO of Trinity Logistics . Our guests explore the potential implication...