CheckCall: Recent Episodes
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Check Call is a podcast for 3PLs and Freight Brokers. We take the industry we know and sometimes love under a microscope to dive a little deeper and see what we can find.
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of freight brokerage, where performance data acts as a compass in turbulent market waters. Our guest, John Stauffer, COO & Co-Founder of Isometric Technologies, sheds light on how standardized performance measurement is not just a gauge of success but a tool for differentiation in an industry facing fierce competition. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we delve into the dynamic world of freight and transportation. David Spencer, Vice President of Market Intelligence, at Arrive Logistics breaks down the August market update and where the freight world stands. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode we delve into the intricacies of detention times and how they impact the delicate balance between shippers and carriers. Our guest Kevin Nadeau, Founder & President of True load Time breaks down strategies, insights, and success stories that underscore the significance of collaboration in reducing wait times and revolutionizing logistics operations. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we delve into the power of learning platforms within the freight brokerage industry. We are joined by Sasha Seymore, Co-Founder of Learn To Win as we explore how investing in a strong learning platform can make a significant difference in attracting, retaining, and nurturing top talent. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we explore two critical events shaking the industry to its core: the UPS union negotiations and the fallout from Yellow's exit in the LTL market. Our guest, Sarah Eggleston stops by to chat about the complexities surrounding the UPS union negotiations and their potential implications for market stability. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we break down the challenges that come with selling from the brokerage arm of an LTL carrier business. Our guest, Craig Lough from A. Duie Pyle sits down to break down the nuances and benefits that come from selling a brokerage’s services from an asset-adjacent perspective. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we delve into the world of detention time trends and the impact of problematic shippers on carrier efficiency. Our expert guest, Kevin Nadeau – Founder & President, True Load Time shares valuable insights on mitigating delays, industry-wide initiatives, and best practices to optimize operations. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we explore the fascinating correlation between athletes and success in the freight brokering industry. Our guest, Desmond Clark, former NFL player turned president of a freight brokerage, sheds light on the unique skills, qualities, and experiences that make athletes exceptional candidates for becoming freight brokers. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we break down the June market update with David Spencer, the VP of market insights at Arrive Logistics. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we dive into the world of capacity planning and optimizing operations in a down market. In this episode we talk to Raddy Velkov, vice president of carrier sales at BlueGrace Logistics about the importance of relationships and carrier management in a down market. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we delve into the complex world of double brokering and its impact on carrier relationships within the transportation industry. We chat with Sean McGillicuddy, vice president of sales & marketing at Tai to explore the challenges, risks, and strategies involved in combating double brokering while fostering strong partnerships between carriers, brokers, and shippers. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we dive into the world of freight broker training and explore the skills and training necessary for development. Our guest, Nick Dangles, co-founder of Sync Logistics Training, shares what it takes to create a successful training course. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows
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.
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In this episode, we explore the partnership between Ryder and Parade and how the combination of a strong carrier management program can help propel a brokerage forward. We sit down with David Stone, Senior Director transportation management and Victoria Tomey, Account Executive at Parade to discuss the partnership and how to optimize workflow operations. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.
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In this episode, we explore the critical role that third-party logistics (3PL) providers can play in helping companies achieve their sustainability goals. We sit down with Alex Schwarm from Arrive Logistics to discuss the various ways in which 3PL providers can contribute to sustainable logistics, including green transportation, waste reduction, sustainable warehousing, collaboration, reporting, and transparency. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.
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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of freight fraud and double brokering, bringing you expert insights, from Mitch Mitchell, CEO of Tai. We'll explore the impact of fraud on the supply chain, the latest technologies and best practices for preventing fraud, and what you can do if you suspect that you've been a victim of fraudulent activities. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.
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In this episode, we explore what’s happening in the world of sustainability. We sit down with industry expert Lars Ward from FreightVana, to discuss the new trends and technologies hitting the sustainability world.
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In this episode, we explore the latest developments in the world of LTL shipping. We sit down with industry expert Curtis Garrett to discuss the new trends and technologies shaping the LTL market, the challenges that shippers and carriers are facing, and strategies for navigating the changing landscape of freight shipping. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.
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In this episode, we talk to David Spencer, Vice President of Market Intelligence, at Arrive logistics about the beloved monthly freight market update. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.
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In this episode, we delve into the world of non-compete agreements, exploring both the benefits and drawbacks of these controversial legal tools. Our guest, Matthew Leffler, offers insights into the various factors that companies must consider when creating non-competes, including the necessity of protecting trade secrets and intellectual property. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.
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In this episode, the discussion centered around LTL automation and its applications in real-world scenarios. Walter Mitchell, CEO of Tai talked about the challenges that arise when dealing with the complexity and scalability of LTL automation. We explore how advanced algorithms are being developed to handle these challenges and streamline the process of LTL automation.
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In this episode, we talk to Davd Spencer, Vice President of Market Intelligence, at Arrive logistics about the beloved monthly freight market update. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.
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In this episode, we talk to Guru Rao, CEO at nuVizz about brokers wading into the last mile and the tech challenges they're facing. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.
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In this episode, we talk to Sean McGillicuddy, vice President of sales and marketing at Tai software about the complex world of noncompete agreements. We explore the enforceability of noncompetes and discuss current trends and challenges. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.
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Mary O'Connell and David Spencer of Arrive Logistics sit down to talk about the January market update.
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Mary O’Connell and Sean McGillicuddy from Tai software cover data visibility and how to make your technology work for you.
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Mary O’Connell and Clara Flaherty, founder and head of growth at Carrier Source dive into the good side of carrier reviews.
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Mary O’Connell and Jordan Dewart, President, Redwood Mexico cover Mexico’s rising role in 2023.
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Mary O’Connell and Manny McElroy, Sr Vice president of Transportation at ITS Logistics, cover what sales tactics are going to be key in 2023.
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FreightWaves own Mary O’Connell, Thomas Wasson, and Grace Sharkey sit down to talk about the year in review in the only way they know how.
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Mary O’Connell and David Spencer, Director of business Development at Arrive Logistics, cover the December freight market update
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Mary O'Connell and Sunset Transportation carrier sales reps sit down to relive some of our favorite stories from brokering freight.
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Mary O’Connell and Jeff Leppert, Senior Vice President- Capacity Solutions at Redwood Logistics, cover API and LTL’s beautiful partnership and what to expect in 2023.
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Mary O’Connell and David Spencer, Director of business Development at Arrive Logistics, cover the November market update
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Mary O’Connell and Scott Lord, Senior Vice President of parcel, sit down to talk about all things parcel shipping.
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FreightWaves Mary O’Connell and Kyle Ingraham from AFC Logistics, dive into contract renewals and reading the fine print.
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Mary O’Connell and Andrew Smith, Founder and CEO of Outrider, sit down to talk about all things in the world of autonomous warehouse jockeys.
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FreightWaves own Mary O’Connell and Grace Sharkey share the spookiest stories in freight in this special Halloween themed episode
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Mary O’Connell and Alex Schwarm, Head of Data at Arrive Logistics, sit down to talk about all things tech innovation and integration.
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Mary O’Connell and Eric Rempel, Chief Innovation officer at Redwood Logistics, sit down to talk about all things tech innovation and integration.
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Mary O’Connell and Anshu Prasad CEO and co-founder of Leaf Logistics sit down to talk about carrier compliance and the role technology plays.
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FreightWaves Mary O’Connell and David Spencer from Arrive Logistics, dive into the September market update.
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FreightWaves Mary O’Connell and Anaid Chacón from Nuvocargo dive into cross border trade with Mexico and women in the supply chain industry.
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FreightWaves Mary O’Connell and James Coombes from Vector.ai sit down to talk about all things EDI.
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FreightWaves Mary O’Connell and Brian Glick from Chain.io, dive into all things ocean freight
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FreightWaves Mary O’Connell and David Spencer from Arrive Logistics, dive into the August market update
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FreightWaves Mary O’Connell and JP Wiggins from 3G, dive into market corrections, the benefits of a good TMS and being a resource to customers.
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FreightWaves Mary O’Connell and Kyle Ingraham from AFC Logistics, dive into technology upgrades, when to abandon a legacy system, and can you really have too much technology?
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FreightWaves Mary O’Connell and Phillip Lamb from BlueGrace Logistics, dive into how to make the claims process and the importance of having a set claims process.
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FreightWaves Mary O’Connell and John Rattay from Redwood Logistics, dive into why shippers aren’t getting what they want from their logistics service provider.
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FreightWaves Mary O’Connell and Thomas Wasson sit down to breakdown enterprise carrier structure, the impacts of AB5, and a July Market update.
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FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell sits down with Scott Schara, Chief Commercial Officer and President of 3PL Services At BlueGrace Logistics to talk about selling in a down market.
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FreightWaves Mary O’Connell sits down with Sanjay Chopra CEO and co-founder of Cognistx to talk about the benefits of AI and clean data.
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FreightWaves Mary O’Connell and TraxGroup Chris Cassidy sit down to talk about sustainability and the future of freight audit and payment.
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FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Joe Antoshak take a deep dive into the FreightWaves broker compensation white paper.
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Freightwaves Mary O’Connell and Arrive’s David Spencer return with a June freight market update.
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FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell, Bill Thayer, and Rob Caucci, co-founders of Fillogic, sit down to talk about the issues with final mile and how to make it less of a headache.
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Mary O’Connell and Anshu Prasad CEO and co-founder of Leaf Logistics sit down to talk about all things sustainability in a more non-traditional way.
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Mary O'Connell, Freight Broker/3PL Expert at FreightWaves, is joined by Dan Martin, Chief Executive Officer of Xpress Global Systems, LLC, in the first ever Check Call Live episode.
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Mary O’Connell and David Spencer sit down to discuss the April Market Update from Arrive Logistics and make some bold predictions into the future of freight.
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Mary O’Connell and Scott Watanabe sit down to talk about building an effective training program from the ground up.
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Mary O’Connell and Convoy’s Jennifer Wong sit down to talk about decarbonizing the supply chain and the importance of progress over perfection.
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Mary O'Connell and Armstrong Transport Group’s, Jim Bivens sit down to cover recruitment and the impact of having total support from an organization.
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Mary O'Connell and FreightVana’s Shannon Breen sit down to cover being more than just a freight brokerage.
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Mary O'Connell and ArcBest’s Steven Leonard sit down to cover all things LTL and avoid unnecessary charges.
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Mary O'Connell and Freight Waves’ Tyler Cole sit down to talk about the importance of sustainable supply chain practices.
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Mary O'Connell and Freight Waves’ Joe Antoshak sit down to talk about the top 500 for hires carrier list and the 2022 driver pay guide just completed.
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Mary O'Connell and Ryan Rogers from Text Locate sit down to talk about the world of visibility and the struggles that come with knowing where your freight is at all times.
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FreightWaves’ Mary O'Connell and Kurtis Tryber from EXO Freight sit down to talk about all things flatbed: booking loads, how to get information you need to get started in flatbed and some of the craziest flatbed moves.
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FreightWaves’ Mary O'Connell and Thomas Wasson sit down to talk about best practices when booking trucks and how to help others avoid rookie mistakes when booking their first loads.
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Mary O'Connell and David Spencer, director of business intelligence at Arrive Logistics, sit down to talk about the freight market in February and the outlook for 2022.
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Mary O'Connell and Nick Dangles from Kinetic sit down to talk about the importance of new hire training and continuing education of existing employees.
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Mary O'Connell and David Cook Director of Sales at CPC Logistics sit down to talk about a driver retention and providing support to private fleets.
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Mary O’Connell and Shay Lynn Dixon chat about carrier sourcing, retention, and the intricacies of high value freight.
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Mary O'Connell and Raddy Velkov sit down to talk about a carrier centric relationship model and how to leverage tech to build your network.
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Mary O'Connell and Brian Cristol sit down to discuss continuous improvement and how to improve metrics with carriers and customers.
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Mary O'Connell and Ingrid Brown sit down to discuss what drivers want to feel valued and an important part of the supply chain.
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Mary O’Connell and Grace Sharkey sit down and talk about what freight trends we can expect in 2022, the weirdest things we’ve moved, and how to make a successful environment for new people getting into brokering.
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Mary O’Connell and Thomas Wasson sit down and talk about what freight trends we saw this year, our expectations for the new year, and some of our favorite stories from the planning and brokering days.
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Mary O’Connell sits down with Sarah Eggleston of Sunset Transportation to discuss the sales prospecting process and honing in on what your customers really need.
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Mary O’Connell sits down with Josie Blanco, Legal & Compliance Lead at Nuvocargo and Anaid Chacon, Head of Product to dive into the changes around paperwork requirements in Mexico.
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Mary O’Connell and Bryce Williford sit down to talk about recruiting and retaining top talent, the best ways to grow, and what 3PLs will look like in 2022.
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Mary O’Connell sits down with Bill Morrisroe of iShared Transportation to talk all things shared truckload, and how to mitigate the excessive length LTL charges.
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Mary O’Connell and Chris Arredondo from Cargo chief sit down to talk about process automation, software as a service technology improvements, and overall improvements for employees.
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Mary O'Connell and JP Hampstead, Director of Passport Research at FreightWaves, sit down to talk about Q3 earnings, what the future of acquisitions might be and what the most surprising thing to come out of earnings season.
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Mary O'Connell and the Co-CEO's and Founders of FreightVana sit down and talk about what they saw a need to fill in the market that led them to start FreightVana. The technology they've developed that is crucial to their development as a company as well as their unique ability to provide assistance in the mergers and acquisitions realm.
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