FreightCasts

Andrew Lockwood, Senior Director of Managed Logistics at Suddath Global Logistics joins the show to talk about how using transparency and vulnerability in sales is a game changer. #sales #PutThatCoffeeDown #marketing #freightsales #freightwaves #sonarFollow the Put That Coffee Down PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we explore the benefits that come with hiring an outside PR agency and the value add that comes with not having to be as hands on with marketing. We sit down with Will Haraway, Co-Founder, Chief Content Officer at Lead Coverage to discuss what a strong partnership looks like between 3PLs and their PR agency. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.Follow the Check Call PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel discusses last week’s announcement that Tyson will cut corporate staffing levels and Unilever’s muted elasticities. In addition, he provides an update on the freight market, which continues to be a shipper’s market. Follow The Stockout PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Federal Maritime Commission Commissioner Carl Bentzel about his just released Maritime Transportation Data Initiative report. The MTDI is setting the goal for ocean freight to pass the “pizza test,” allowing shipment visibility on par with Domino’s pizza tracker. With the advent of OpenAI, marketing is getting much more sophisticated. We’ll learn all about the latest trends and how to launch a successful campaign from Hawke Media founder and CEO Erik Huberman. FetchGoat is a real-time last-mile delivery monitoring and management company. We’re joined by FetchGoat co-founder and CEO Bill Hale to learn the latest in last-mile freight. We’ll also learn how firms are using OpenAI in this space.SONAR has a big announcement as new integration features launch. FreightWaves’ Paul Howard shares the good word. Plus, a cheetah versus a robot dog; immaculate tarp work; getting body shamed by a Tesla; why armadillos are the best lumpers; and using a Ritz cracker to cut cheese. Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Small fleet managers can learn some of the key strategies and best practices for optimizing operations and achieving success in this challenging and dynamic field with president of HellBent Express Jamie Hagen. He is joined by FreightWaves Freight Broker/3PL Expert Mary O'Connell.Follow FreightWaves PodcastsJoin the Small Fleet & Owner Operator Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charles Gracey, president of Hot Seat Services, explains how trucking companies are changing how they recruit, pay, and retain drivers in 2023. He highlights a few “silver linings” where the industry is still flourishing, and red flags for drivers to look out for when they consider joining a new fleet. Charles is joined by FreightWaves Editorial Director Rachel Premack. Follow FreightWaves PodcastsJoin the Small Fleet & Owner Operator Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COO of OTR Solutions Grace Maher joins FreightWaves Chief Economist Anthony Smith for a fireside chat reviewing how small operations can level the playing field and how to compete in a down freight market. Follow FreightWaves PodcastsJoin the Small Fleet & Owner Operator Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be incredibly complex, especially for smaller carriers. Spencer Tenney, President and CEO of the Tenney Group, gives some insights into the current trends and developments in the M&A space, as well as key factors that potential buyers look for when considering an acquisition of a small carrier. Spencer is joined by FreightWaves Freight Broker/3PL Expert Mary O'Connell. Follow FreightWaves PodcastsJoin the Small Fleet & Owner Operator Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finnish international oil company Neste has created Neste MY Renewable Diesel. Neste's Matt Lueck talks about his company's ambitious plans.Follow the Drilling Deep PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Data-driven decision-making is the law of the land in freight and logistics. Shippers always know their costs, transit times, and tradeoffs. But as we enter another variable into the equation, how can freight buyers and sellers have confidence in measuring their carbon footprint? And once it’s known, how can it be managed and operationalized? Today’s guest knows the answers and is a supply chain sustainability leader. Priya Rajagopalan, Chief Product Officer at FourKites and Board Member of Brambles, joins the show to discuss the latest sustainability product announcements from FourKites. Tyler and Priya discuss the value of programs like EPA SmartWay and the benefits of enhanced carbon accounting utilizing primary data. Their conversation also touches on the importance of software solutions to serve up sustainability metrics alongside traditional KPIs to facilitate transactional decision-making for shippers. FourKites is a Chicago-based technology company providing real-time, end-to-end supply chain visibility solutions that maximize agility, efficiency and collaboration across the entire logistics industry. https://www.fourkites.com Priya LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajagopalanpriya/Follow the Net-Zero Carbon PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices