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With no end in sight, the UAW strikes have expanded and could mean more capacity in an already soft market. Justin Maze breaks down why this Q4 could be the least volatile one we've seen in a while. Plus, an update on the average national rate per mile and tender rejections in our weekly #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do no...

In this episode of The Transfix Take On, Chevron's Alex Gallardo and our very own Paul Poziumschi, take on the current state of freight. This episode has a truckload full of insights around the fuel market and its current challenges with attracting and retaining carriers, a look at how the macroeconomy may be the "Grinch that Stole Christmas", and why it's critical that the supply chain industry s...

What does the United Automotive Worker union strike mean for the supply chain? It could be the golden ticket to volatility we've been looking for. Plus, a softening market, net new carrier revocations, and a gloomy outlook on the upcoming holiday season from Justin Maze and Jenni Ruiz on this week's #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speake...

All is quiet on the trucking front signaling a much less volatile September than expected. With National Truck Driver Appreciation Week underway, we're seeing an uptick in tender rejections and heightened volume in one region. Find out which one in this week's episode of the #transfixtake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily...

In this episode of the Transfix Take On, Tawana Randall, CEO & owner of Goldstar Logistics Group and overall trailblazer in the world of logistics is taking on what it means to dispatch the future of freight. Tawana and Transfix have partnered together for years with what she proudly dubs “Business in a Box”, which has since evolved into the first college-accredited dispatching course. Learn all a...

Was Hurricane Idalia and Labor Day Weekend the recipe for the volatility we expected? Justin Maze has the answers you need to understand how capacity plays a bigger role than expected in H2's freight market. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affili...

There's a new hurricane on the horizon and this time, Idalia could bring about an unexpected shift in volatility that could bring the national RPM average up to around 10%.Plus, a look at the impact of Hurricane Idalia and Southern Florida, deja vu brewing in the Panama Canal, and Justin Maze shares his prediction on where the second half of 2023 could land. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expr...

We're giving you the lowdown on all things Hurricane Season with the West Coast impact from Hilary and a brewing tropical storm in Texas. Plus, while the national rate per mile average is still on a gradual decline, Justin Maze is calling out the regions experiencing higher increases that carriers might want to flock to. This and a full truckload more in our weekly #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All v...

While the freight markets may feel like a neverending round of Groundhog Day, fuel prices are starting to rise creating more issues for the smaller carriers and owner operators. Plus, a look at consumer spend and how that can play a major factor in the rest of the year. This and more from Justin Maze and Jenni Ruiz in our weekly #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this p...

Is warehousing sexy? Short answer according Kevin Lawton: Yes! In this episode of the Transfix Take On, founder of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin Lawton takes on the State of Warehousing. Learn the sexiest new technologies that make warehouse operations the most efficient they’ve ever been, what a dock worker goes through especially in the heat o the summer, the growing conversation of sustainab...

How does Yellow's shutdown affect the greater supply chain? Are we starting to see more anomalies in trucking seasonality? Justin Maze has the answers in this week's #TransfixTake. Plus, greener roads could be ahead for carriers sooner than we thought. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Tra...

We're covering the big development with Yellow and the Teamsters Union, plus a look at which markets are in a carrier's favor and which are in a shipper's. This and more from Justin Maze and Jenni Ruiz in our weekly #TransfixTake podcast. **Note: Since the recording of this week’s Transfix Take, several major news sources reported that the UPS and the Teamsters reached a tentative deal on a new co...

Teamsters, UPS, and looming strikes are top of mind for Justin Maze as we give you a breakdown of how the next few weeks could hold a potential blow to the supply chain we weren't ready for. Plus, our regional breakdown shows areas most favorable to shippers and carriers. This and more in our weekly #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speake...

In this episode of The Transfix Take On, Jason Wang (Founder and CEO of Freeworld), takes on second chances in trucking. Freeworld is a minority-led 501(c)3 organization, whose mission is to end generational poverty and recidivism by giving formerly incarcerated people a fresh start with a career in trucking. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers an...

Did this July 4th bring fireworks or sparklers? Justin Maze has the scoop for this shorter-than-normal weekend, plus an update on some of the more surprising rate shifts during our breakdown and a look at where tender rejections sit. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any...

The battle between the East and West coasts with rates is heating up, and all eyes are on July 4th to potentially provide carriers with a much-needed boost. Plus, Mexican imports are playing a crucial role in carrying a late-start produce season. This and more from Justin Maze and Jenni Ruiz in our weekly #TransfixTake podcast. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those...

On this episode of the Transfix Take On, JOC’s Cathy Roberson joins Paul Poziumschi (Freight Market Intelligence, Transfix) to take on the state of freight in Q2 and beyond. Inflation and the Fed are top of mind for us as they tackle the most critical question of the supply chain: When will a recession happen? Plus, we’re breaking out the crystal ball to share thoughts on when the market flip will...

Things are starting to clear up on I-95 and Justin Maze breaks down the aftereffects on the East Coast. Plus, major updates that could change the state of freight ahead of July 4th in the West and Southeast regions. This and more on our weekly #TransfixTake podcast. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or po...

What do the Denver Nuggets and Las Vegas Knights have in common with the freight markets? The West Coast is heating up and that's not the only region to keep an eye on. Justin Maze has some major callouts in our regional breakdown this week, including net new carrier revocation numbers and an update on fuel. This and more on our weekly #TransfixTake podcast. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expr...

On this episode of The Transfix Take On, Bob Perry, President and Founder of Health in Transportation, is taking us on a journey to better health and wellness in the supply chain. Bob has over 25 Years of Wellness Expertise in the Driver Community and comes from a family of career drivers from Northeast Ohio, who have been in the industry for the past 4 decades. Having devoted his career to the he...

We're just a few days into June and carriers have been able to keep pressure on the spot markets - good news for them after months of declining rates. But how long will that last? Plus, Justin Maze has the scoop on West Coast port negotiations and the next season to be on the look out for in the Southeast. This and more on our weekly #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in t...

It's our 100th episode! Join us as Justin Maze gives a full breakdown of what shippers and carriers can expect post-holiday hangover. Plus - Maze takes another look at his crystal ball to share what the trucking industry can expect in the next few months and hint hint...you may already be prepared for it. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do...

This week is a tight one having just come out of DOT Blitz Week and heading straight into Memorial Day weekend. There was one region that took us by surprise and might have even thrown Justin Maze off - find out which one in our weekly #TransfixTake podcast, plus callouts you don't want to miss heading into the 3-day weekend. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those o...

In this episode of The Transfix Take On, Gladys Dreiling, VP of Data Operations and Delivery at Supplier.io, and Pat Blute, Head of Sustainability and ESG at Transfix take on the importance of supplier diversity in the supply chain and how organizations can use it as a business differentiator. They also touch on how Supplier.io is helping shippers find the right people to work with and how Transfi...

Will carriers gain control of the markets through May with DOT Blitz Week and Memorial Day Weekend happening back to back? Maze pulls out his crystal ball and even drops a hint at what June and July could look like for rest of the market. This and more in our weekly #TransfixTake podcast. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily...