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 Isometric Technologies (ISO) the ultimate freight broker's secret weapon! With ISO, you'll have access to industry-wide service performance benchmarks, dynamic carrier and customer scorecards ..read more

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 to our podcast sponsors:   This episode Is brought to you by Isometric Technologies (ISO) the ultimate freight broker's secret weapon! With ISO, you'll have access to industry-wide servic ..read more

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. Imagine automating your email operations to do more with less effort. Levity connects directly to your inboxes, extracting vital information from emails and attachments in real-time. It seamlessly ..read more

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 freight brokers to reduce costs and increase efficiencies of their back-office operations. Schedule a demo today to see how Epay can help to reduce your cost per invoice by over 50%. https://www.e ..read more

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'll have access to industry-wide service performance benchmarks, dynamic carrier and customer scorecards, and powerful analytics so you can understand your service strengths, address your wea ..read more

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 PARTNERS Discover how Reliance Partners revolutionizes trucking and freight insurance. With a foundation in both the trucking and logistic  industries, they offer tailored insurance strategies for businesses of all sizes across the US, Canada, and M ..read more

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 Coyote was acquired by UPS in 2015, Bill has been at the forefront of companies that are changing the industry. Today, he shared insights into his work at Flexport and his journey through the freight ..read more

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 PARTNERS Discover how Reliance Partners revolutionizes trucking and freight insurance. With a foundation in both the trucking and logistic  industries, they offer tailored insurance strategies for businesses of all sizes across the US, Canada, an ..read more

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. Thank you to our podcast sponsors:  Manifest Vegas, February 5 - 7, 2024, is the world's largest global supply chain & logistics tech event, bringing together Fortune 500 global su ..read more

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 PARTNERS Discover how Reliance Partners revolutionizes trucking and freight insurance. With a foundation in both the trucking and logistic  industries, they offer tailored insurance strategies for businesses o ..read more