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Back office hits the limelight

Check Call - June 25, 2024 17:53 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode, we dive into the finer nuances of back office operations and why its important to invest in those operations. Our guest, Mitch Mitchell, CEO of Tai Software gets into the return on investment that comes with efficient back office operations. For more information subscribe to Chec...

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Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning June 24, 2024

FTR | State of Freight - June 25, 2024 17:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review some key indicators for the industrial, consumer, and housing sectors. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight. Support the Show.

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Resilience in Your Supplier Relationships with Suppeco

Everything is Logistics - June 25, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Blythe speaks with Sheldon Mydat, CEO and Founder at Suppeco. They discuss the importance of relationship-driven resilience in procurement, and how Suppeco's platform facilitates collaboration and transparency between suppliers and customers.  Mydat e...

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Transform Your Sales Conversations & Handle Payment Disputes | Final Mile 49

Freight 360 - June 25, 2024 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratings
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Book and Podcast Recommendations for Freight Brokers Handling Objections Reefer LTL Hostage Loads Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DA...

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Breaking down UPS’ $1 Billion sale of Coyote to RXO

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? - June 24, 2024 17:31 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 63 ratings
On Episode 727 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking with FreightWaves’ Craig Fuller about UPS’ sale of Coyote for $1 billion to RXO. They’re breaking down the deal and will look into why Coyote took a loss of over $700 million in the transaction. RXO is now the 3rd biggest freight brokerage. I...

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Analyzing Market Trends and Forecasting Freight Rates with Ken Adamo

Trucking for Millennials - June 24, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 94 ratings
In this episode of the Trucking for Millennials podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Ken Adamo, the Chief of Analytics at DAT Solutions. Ken brought a wealth of knowledge and insights into the world of freight analytics, sharing his expertise on how data can drive better decision-making in ...

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Dark side of the road: Inside FBI's 'Highway Serial Killings' initiative, fight against trafficking

Overdrive Radio - June 22, 2024 19:22 - 46 minutes ★★★★ - 18 ratings
In this podcast, the voice of former FBI counterintelligence assistant director Frank Figliuzzi, in conversation with Overdrive News Editor Matt Cole about the new book, "Long Haul: Hunting the Highway Serial Killers," a close look at the FBI's long investigation of almost 1,000 murders over deca...

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Tender rejects break 5%; how clean fuels work; future of truck insurance

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? - June 21, 2024 17:47 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 63 ratings
On Episode 726 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about truckload tender rejections breaking the crucial 5% mark. Anything under 5% is considered inflationary, but can this run last past Independence Day? We’ll see what the data says. Electric trucks are costly and have limited range. Howev...

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Enhancing Vehicle Safety with Driver Technologies: Insights from Marcus Newbury

Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast - June 21, 2024 13:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, hosts Chris and John talk with Marcus Newbery, co-founder and COO of Driver Technologies.  Marcus shares insights into the innovative products developed by his company, focusing on how their dashcam technology ...

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Produce Transportation with Blue Book Services | Episode 249

Freight 360 - June 21, 2024 04:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratings
Ready to master the logistics of produce transportation and uncover the intricacies of freight brokerage? Join us on Freight 360 as we sit down with Jeff Lair from Produce Blue Book to explore the world of produce commodities. We kick things off by discussing the recent heat waves in Chicago and...

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Making Your Benefits Benefit You

FirstFleet tenFour - June 20, 2024 22:20 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Let's review our Benefits! Go to workday and see what I have Check our Beneficiaries - in Workday, Principal, and our HSA if we have it Understand exactly what Benefits you pay for - HSA vs FSA Yearly Preventative Check-ups are free (print out your biometric screening form from the ...

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Harnessing The Power Of Data In Your Fleet’s Recruiting Department

Taking The Hire Road - June 20, 2024 18:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
On this week’s episode guest host Leah Shaver, President and CEO of The National Transportation Institute, chats with Nathan J. Widener, Chief Data Officer at Career Now Brands. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/) Career Now Bran...

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The Podcaster's Playbook: Insights from a Decade Behind the Mic

Everything is Logistics - June 20, 2024 10:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Blythe reflects on her podcasting journey and the importance of being a lifelong learner. She discusses leveraging online resources, understanding business fundamentals, and reverse-engineering successful content strategies to help your podcast stand t...

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EP111: Iron Bowl Legend to Driveaway Pro: Avery Young’s Story

Six-Figure Trucker - June 20, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
The famous “Kick-Six” will forever be remembered as one of the greatest game-ending moments in college football history. And today’s Six Figure Trucker will forever be linked to it. That’s right! Long before joining forces with Norton in Driveaway, Avery Young was an Auburn Tiger. He was a highl...

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Pre-Trip Inspection w/Mark

Smith Transport Podcast - June 19, 2024 18:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
This is the voice-only version of our YouTube video with Mark from our Orientation team.  Mark has been a driver with Smith Transport for 32 years and trains our Orientation class each week on pre-trip inspections.  #inspection #pretrip #dot 

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The struggles of ecommerce growth

Check Call - June 18, 2024 17:18 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode, we dive into some of the most common issues that come with growing an ecommerce business. Our guest, Archita Prasad, vice president - strategy, corporate development and new product innovation at UPS Capital breaks down areas for improvement where some common pitfalls are. For mo...

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Fuel Card Changes for Smith Transport

Smith Transport Podcast - June 18, 2024 14:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Breaking news from Joe Musselman, our VP of Operations to the Smith Transport drivers... BIG changes are coming for our fuel cards ASAP as we transition from Comdata to EFS!! #efs #fuel #smithtransportdotcom 

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Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning June 17, 2024

FTR | State of Freight - June 18, 2024 14:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we look at pricing for consumers and producers in the economy, including some notable developments related to freight transportation. Plus, we review business formation during June and recap the latest week in diesel prices and the ...

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Using a Podcast to Create Relationships with Freight Agent Dave Gulas

Everything is Logistics - June 18, 2024 10:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Blythe speaks with Dave Gulas, a former pharmaceutical sales executive who co-founded EZDC 3PL, an e-commerce fulfillment company. Dave talks about pivoting to the logistics industry during the COVID-19 boom, partnering with SPI Logistics as a freight ...

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Cold Calling, High Value Shipments, & More | Final Mile 48

Freight 360 - June 18, 2024 04:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratings
Ben Kowalski & Stephen Ruhe answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: How to get produce shippers What happens when insurance lapses? Insuring high value cargo Do freight agents need an LLC? Battling cold calling struggles Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Clic...

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Marroquin brothers' journey from Guatemala to U.S. trucking, now as owner-operators

Overdrive Radio - June 17, 2024 17:56 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 18 ratings
Walking the giant hallway in the South Wing every year at the Mid-America Trucking Show, you’ll find benches that line the route, where people stop to rest. It's nice and quiet out there in general, compared to the show floor. On one Gary Buchs' walks down the hallways to or from this or that mee...

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Electrifying freight wirelessly; Covenant’s sustainability report; retail tech

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? - June 17, 2024 17:53 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 63 ratings
On Episode 725 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined at the desk by Covenant’s vice president of sustainability, Matt McLelland. Covenant has just released its Corporate Social Responsibility Report, and McLelland is here to break it down. We’ll find out how they’re collaborating with customers,...

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Logistics Sales & Company Culture - 2 Interviews From the Transportation Marketing and Sales Association Event in New Orleans!

Trucking for Millennials - June 17, 2024 10:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratings
In this special episode of the Trucking for Millennials podcast, we dive into the vibrant atmosphere of the Transportation Marketing and Sales Association event in New Orleans, Louisiana. Our first guest, Jim Kenny, a seasoned expert in non-asset-based sales, shares invaluable insights into th...

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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP724 Truckers squat across America; road dogs; and do drivers wear their seat belts?

FreightCasts - June 15, 2024 17:52 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 71 ratings
On episode 724 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is hosting our first-ever trucker health forum. We’ll talk about the new ways that drivers are taking control of their health. I personally joined trucker fitness program Offshift so that I could better understand some of the challenges drivers face whil...

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Truckers squat across America; road dogs; and do drivers wear their seat belts?

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? - June 15, 2024 17:09 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 63 ratings
On episode 724 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is hosting our first-ever trucker health forum. We’ll talk about the new ways that drivers are taking control of their health. I personally joined trucker fitness program Offshift so that I could better understand some of the challenges drivers face whil...

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First Year as a Freight Broker | Episode 248

Freight 360 - June 14, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 94 ratings
Have you ever wondered what it's really like to be in your first year as a new freight broker? This week, we're interviewing a new freight broker to see what it's really like to get in the trenches and do the job! Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click H...

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Efficient and Smart: Senpex's Approach to Last Mile Delivery with Anar Mammodov

Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast - June 14, 2024 04:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Send us a Text Message. Revolutionizing Last-Mile Delivery with Anar from Senpex In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, hosts Chris and John welcome Anar from Senpex, a company specializing in last-mile delivery services. Anar discusses the growth of the last-mile delivery...

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HR Benefits Breakdown for 2024

FirstFleet tenFour - June 13, 2024 20:36 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Join Elizabeth and Rebecca as they chat with Mark, Alisha, & Larissa about our FirstFleet Benefits! For access to all Benefit information, go to: Firstfleetbenefits.com or FirstFleet Mobile app -> Quick Reference BCBST.com Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 855-775-4357 Nurseline: 800...

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Unlocking Hidden Capacity With REPOWR

Taking The Hire Road - June 13, 2024 18:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
Spencer Ware, co-founder and CEO, and Patrick Visintainer, co-founder and COO, join Jeremy Reymer and discuss the incredible underutilization of assets that exists across the industry and how REPOWR enables companies to leverage technology, unlock hidden capacity, and bring on-demand access to tr...

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EP110: Driving Hope with Driveaway: Joshua Dodge Part 2

Six-Figure Trucker - June 13, 2024 11:49 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
When disasters like tsunamis, hurricanes, wildfires, or tornadoes wreak havoc, most of us sit around and just gawk at the carnage displayed on the news. But not our guest today. While the eyes of most of the world are locked on their screens, the eyes of Joshua Dodge are set upon the people in n...