Tire Tracks: Driving the Logistics Industry

Get ready to hit the rewind button and take an insightful journey through the first year of Banyan Technology 's Tire Tracks™ podcast! In this special compilation episode, host Patrick Escolas celebrates this milestone by taking some time to highlight favorite guests and moments from past conversations. Revisit valuable revelations from logistics industry experts and get a comprehensive overv...

The freight and logistics industry (especially over-the-road shipping) is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions. As a result, reducing and offsetting carbon from shipments is critical in the fight against climate change. In episode 18 of Banyan Technology 's Tire Tracks™ podcast, host Patrick Escolas sits down with Hayden Pirkle , Account Management Lead at Patch , to d...

Women continue to face unique challenges in the trucking industry. Jennifer Hedrick is a collaborative leader and the executive director of  Women in Trucking (WIT).  During episode 17 of Banyan Technology 's Tire Tracks™ podcast, she joins host Patrick Escolas to share her story of leadership and discusses WIT's mission.   Learn about recent growth in the industry, how membership is str...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has made a big impact on many industries. Predictive capabilities, cleaner data, and machine learning (ML) have already changed the face of many companies. While the logistics industry is a bit behind in fully adopting AI technology, its implementation is increasing at a rapid pace due to the need for faster, more cost-effective and efficient over-the-road (OTR) shippi...

Ready to make the most of your shipping operations? Buckle up for a thrilling ride through the fast-changing world of supply chain logistics! In this episode 15 of Banyan Technology's Tire Tracks™ podcast, host Patrick Escolas takes the wheel to explore the high-speed evolution of logistics technology. Joining Patrick in the passenger seat is Mark Baxa , President & CEO of the Council of...

Unlike Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) or other over-the-road (OTR) transportation modes, dealing with numerous new Carriers on a daily basis and incorporating them into your network every week can create a higher risk of fraud in your Truckload (TL) shipping operations. This is where keeping an eye on the location and progress of shipments becomes crucial; utilizing real-time freight tracking on their...

In episode 13 of Banyan Technology 's Tire Tracks™ podcast, Patrick Escolas explores the power of networking and building professional relationships within the logistics industry through the TMSA (Transportation Marketing & Sales Association). Joining Patrick is Jennifer Karpus-Romain , Executive Director at TMSA, to help unpack the benefits and opportunities that come with being part of...

Sustainability vs. convenience in shipping is the topic of conversation in episode 12 of Banyan Technology's Tire Tracks™ podcast. 2Ship CEO Russ Proos discusses how the pros of sustainable shipping (parcel lockers, etc.) may outweigh the convenience of Local Carrier deliveries in the future.

One-stop-shop technology is the future of logistics, according to 3PL Freight Partners Group Founder and CEO Tom Burke. In episode 11 of Banyan Technology's Tire Tracks™ podcast, Burke discusses where the future of logistics technology is headed.

Final mile delivery technology CEO Aaron Peck discusses the needs of same-day delivery in episode 10 of Banyan Technology’s Tire Tracks™ podcast. As founder and CEO of Mothership, Peck brings a unique perspective to the final mile shipping space with a background in on-demand car delivery and family shipping business experience.

Marketing and sales consultant Trey Griggs discusses successful marketing in the logistics industry in episode 9 of Banyan Technology’s Tire Tracks™ podcast. As founder of BETA Consulting Group, Griggs focuses specifically on logistics companies, freight brokerages and technology providers within the logistics space. The primary mission: clarify company messaging to generate leads and drive revenu...

ProShip President Bill Schroeder discusses the state of parcel shipping, including how changes in the supply chain have affected regional parcel carriers versus the Big 3 (FedEx, UPS and USPS) in episode 8 of Banyan Technology’s Tire Tracks™ podcast. ProShip is the industry-leader in automated multi-carrier parcel shipping software for mid- to enterprise-size shippers.

Chris Jolly (The Freight Coach) is a broker who has found great success in his podcast for the transportation industry (Coffee w/#The Freight Coach). He is a passionate professional with extensive experience in leadership, multi-mode direct sales, freight management, business development, and proven growth in a highly competitive segment of the transportation industry. In Episode 7 of Banyan’s Tir...

Research-consulting firm Mastio & Company gathers feedback from shippers to ensure that they get the best experience with their over-the-road shipping carriers. The data collected helps carriers improve their services to provide a better end-customer experience and a more loyal customer base.  In Episode 6 of Banyan’s Tire Tracks™ podcast, Kevin Huntsman, President of Mastio, explains how ship...

As international freight forwarder RIM Logistics looks to expand its domestic presence, it has turned to Banyan Technology to help manage its over-the-road shipping operations.  In Episode 5 of Banyan’s Tire Tracks™  podcast, Ronni Valenz and Oscar Carmona from RIM Logistics discuss the process of shifting their freight focus and how technology has helped the company grow.

Episode 4 of Banyan Technology’s Tire Tracks™  podcast features Max Leach from Trucker Tools, a real-time load tracking and predictive freight matching solution. He discusses the need to adopt the tools of today’s standard to successfully track shipments and how automation is transforming the spot freight market. 

Episode 3 of Banyan Technology’s Tire Tracks™ podcast features Curt Kouts and Doug Potvin from Trinity Logistics, a top 25 broker in the U.S. The duo discusses the importance of technology in shipping, the company’s transition from a Truckload-centric brokerage to adding LTL capabilities, and what they see for the supply chain in the next few years.

Matthew Marshall is the Director of 3PL Solutions for Yellow, one of the largest super-regional less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers in North America. He joins Tire Tracks™ host Patrick Escolas to discuss driver shortages, capacity issues, and what Yellow is doing to generate 1,000 new drivers each year. Matthew also addresses the underrepresented portion of the market that his company is trying to...

Anne Reinke is the President and CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) serving freight brokers and 3PL professionals in North America. She joins Tire Tracks™ host Patrick Escolas to discuss the fractured supply chain and its role following the pandemic. Anne also addresses recent transportation legislation and TIA’s efforts to help brokers navigate the new “normal”.