FreightWaves Insiders is your inside look at the inner workings of the world of freight, a peek behind the scenes into the people who power your world. Hosted by Dooner.
On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with Michael Colin, founder and CEO of MVMNT. They'll go on a career journey filled with dynamic pivots that has led to MVMNT building TMS 2.0. Colin found his way into freight while working at a brokerage in Chicago, where he worked his way up from entry-level operations to director. His experiences as a broker led him to pursue his own venture in freight, initially following the mold of a digital broker before pivoting to develop a next-generation freight management software solution. MVMNT is now 2 years old, venture-backed and focused on changing the transportation industry by building the next generation of transportation management systems. Subscribe to FreightWaves Insiders wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode. Follow FreightWaves Insiders on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves Insiders on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe to the WTT newsletter
On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with President & Founder of Surge Transportation, Omar Singh. They'll walk through hell and back to recount the trials and tribulations Singh has fought through to build his company. Omar is a teacher by training and a trucker by trade. He has a graduate degree from Georgetown University, has studied at Oxford University, and mentors entrepreneurs at Stanford University. He drove trucks for years to pay for college, taught public school for Teach for America, then drove over the road as an owner operator for 3 years before founding a medium sized trucking company in 2003 and operating it until the end of 2010. He became a broker in 2011 and founded Surge as an independent brokerage late in 2016. Since 2016 Surge has become one of the fastest growing digital brokerages in the industry providing real-time API pricing capabilities with TMS partners including: Blue Yonder, BluJay, Oracle, Mercury Gate, Kuebix. Omar sits on the Board of Directors of the Transportation Intermediaries Association, writes about industry related topics and speaks regularly at industry conferences for BluJay, Gartner, and CSCMP. Subscribe to FreightWaves Insiders wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode. New shows drop every Thursday. Follow FreightWaves Insiders on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves Insiders on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe to the WTT newsletter
On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with Trucker Tools CEO and founder Prasad Gollapalli On this episode we'll go on a career journey with Gollapalli and learn how he and his team are helping over 3,300 trucking companies crush DOT compliance daily. Truck Tools has built a leading site that provides load visibility, predictive freight matching, and trip planning solutions for the transportation industry.Subscribe to FreightWaves Insiders wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode. Learn more about Trucker ToolsFollow FreightWaves Insiders on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves Insiders on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe to the WTT newsletter
On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with Rich Mohr, VP of fleet solutions at ChargePoint. Mohr brings more than 25 years of fleet, product and technology experience to his role. At Ryder System, he rose through the ranks to serve as the company's chief technology officer and VP of new products for its fleet management solutions operation.On this episode we'll go on a career journey with Mohr and learn about the rapidly evolving needs of fleets, how EV charging works, what the regulatory environment is like, and what the present and future are for the technology. Since 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on offering the best electric vehicle charging experience for everyone involved in the shift to electric mobility.Visit ChargePointFollow FreightWaves Insiders on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves Insiders on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe to the WTT newsletter
On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with Flexe vp of product and engineering Anthony Girolamo. Girolamo leads the product and engineering organization, and his teams are responsible for the development of the Flexe Logistics Platform and the capabilities that set Flexe apart. Prior to joining Flexe, Anthony spent 9 years at Amazon as a senior technical leader of Amazon Fulfillment Technologies and Supply Chain Optimization Technologies. He also held senior software engineering positions at Microsoft, and received both his BSE and MSE in Computer Science at the University of Michigan.Flexe solves the hardest omnichannel logistics problems for the world's largest retailers and brands. Integrating technology, open logistics networks, and elastic economic models allows Flexe customers to move fast, at scale, and with precision. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Seattle, Flexe brings deep logistics expertise and enterprise-grade technology to deliver innovative eCommerce fulfillment, retail distribution, same-day delivery, and network capacity programs to the Fortune 500.Subscribe to FreightWaves Insiders wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode. New shows drop every Thursday.Visit FlexeFollow FreightWaves Insiders on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves Insiders on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe to the WTT newsletter
On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with project44 CEO and founder Jett McCandless to talk about his career journey and the project44 brand story. From humble beginnings to historic growth and all the hurdles along the way, this is one you won't want to miss. Follow FreightWaves Insiders on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves Insiders on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe to the WTT newsletter
On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with Loadsmart co-founder and co-CEO Felipe Capella. Find out how this Brazilian-born entrepreneur has helped build a FreightTech company that's raised over $146 million.Felipe is an amateur photographer, plays guitar, piano and Brazilian cavaquinho, has been to 47 countries and was granted the Extraordinary Ability in Business visa from the US Immigration Department. He is always ready to discuss and learn from behavioral and evolutionary psychology, economics and development, history and art (but not the modern one).Random fact: his UPenn colleagues granted him the Funniest Person award, and voted him to a first-place-draw as Best Cook and Most Likely to Appear on the Cover of Times Magazine.Follow FreightWaves Insiders on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves Insiders on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe to the WTT newsletter
On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with Uber Freight head of operations and co-founder Bill Driegert. You'll learn about Driegert's career journey, the story of how Uber Freight came to be, how the company has grown and pivoted, and what the future holds for the platform.Subscribe to FreightWaves Insiders wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode. New shows drop every Thursday.Follow FreightWaves Insiders on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves Insiders on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe to the WTT newsletter
On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with H.D. White Logistics CEO Hope White. Hear how Hope has built her business, fought through the shipping crisis, and overcome racism to become a supply chain community leader. Follow FreightWaves Insiders on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves Insiders on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe to the WTT newsletter
On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with Optimal Dynamics founders Daniel and Warren Powell to talk about their multigenerational journey in freight and passion for AI. The mission of Optimal Dynamics is to be the decision layer of logistics in order to help companies automate and optimize their operations. Follow FreightWaves Insiders on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves Insiders on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe to the WTT newsletter
On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with Port X Logistics founder Brian Kempisty to talk about the drayage market, building a company and establishing an aspirational freight brand.BK spent most of his childhood working on a farm and raising dairy cows. It was evident early on that he had a tremendously competitive spirit, as he wanted to win every cattle show he entered. Once in college, he became laser-focused on business and started several companies in his 20s. Port X, its people and its customers are his true passion.When he does take a moment away from Port X, he likes to challenge himself on the rivers and in the mountains. Nature helps prepare him to overcome any obstacle.Subscribe to FreightWaves Insiders wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode. New shows drop every Thursday. Follow FreightWaves Insiders on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves Insiders on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with Loadsmart's vice president of operations, Jim Nicholson to talk about delivering award-winning service. In 2019, Jim Nicholson became Vice President of Operations at Loadsmart. He leads the carrier team in servicing partnerships with more than 30,000 carriers. Nicholson and his teams' commitment to quality has earned Loadsmart recognition and awards from notable shippers, including The Home Depot and Kraft Heinz. Prior to Loadsmart, Jim held various operations and commercial sales leadership positions at a leading asset-backed brokerage, Schneider Logistics. Subscribe to FreightWaves Insiders wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode. New shows drop every Thursday. Follow FreightWaves Insiders on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves Insiders on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with veteran trucker and Rollin B LLC CEO Ingrid BrownIngrid has dedicated her career toward CMV Safety and safety of the General motoring public working directly with FMCSA and advocate associations. As a driver she has been through all 48 states. After 41 years in the cab she stepped out of her truck full-time and joined Fleenor Bros, Carthage, MO as an Operations Manager.Her motto is, “Always know that, within every Professional Driver there is so much more than "Just a driver"Subscribe to FreightWaves Insiders wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode. New shows drop every Thursday.Follow FreightWaves Insiders on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves Insiders on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
Step inside the tribe as this show covers the career journeys and brand stories of the people who make freight happen. On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with FreightPlus CEO Stephen Aborn.Aborn started his career in supply chain management with Amazon and is a graduate of Harvard University.He also gave Dooner his first shot at professional podcasting in 2017 with the show Consulting Logistics.Subscribe to FreightWaves Insiders wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode. New shows drop every Thursday.Follow FreightWaves Insiders on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves Insiders on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with Shifl founder and CEO Shabsie Levy.Levy has over a decade of experience in the international supply chain industry along with an extensive background in software and digital innovation.Shifl was founded with expertise of the past and a vision of the future to propel global shipping into the cloud age. With an international presence together with its advanced software, Shifl streamlines your supply chain while eliminating inefficiencies, resulting in transparency.Subscribe to FreightWaves Insiders wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode. New shows drop every Thursday. Listen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with FreightFriend CEO and founder Noam Frankel. FreightFriend's cloud-based truckload procurement platform helps shippers and brokers build deep carrier relationships and drive digital execution.A pioneer and innovator, Frankel has spent nearly four decades building operations and technology in the logistics industry, originally as a founding leader and COO of American Backhaulers. He later served as VP of Truckload at Echo Global Logistics, where he built their truckload division from the ground up, before founding Optimal Freight brokerage, which he sold to TFI International in 2018. He has the unique perspective of a leader from both the “industry” and technology sides of logistics.Subscribe to FreightWaves Insiders wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode. New shows drop every Thursday. Listen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyVisit FreightFriend
On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with Haul CEO and cofounder Timothy J Henry to talk about getting drivers on demand. In this operating environment where both freight and labor capacity are pushed to the limits, can tech provide a solution?Haul is developing a marketplace that provides trucking companies with a pool of vetted, on-demand truck drivers to operate their trucks. Listen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with Hyliion founder and CEO Thomas Healy to get the inside story on Hyliion and Healy's career journey.A mechanical engineer by trade with a passion for racing and motorsports, Healy founded Hyliion in 2015 to bring the advantages of hybrid technology to commercial fleets. Under his leadership, Hyliion acquired Gentherm's battery division to fuel its ongoing innovation in hybrid electric technology and went public on the New York Stock Exchange in October 2020.A serial entrepreneur, Healy founded two prior startups and was named one of Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2017. He is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University with a dual bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and public policy.Subscribe to FreightWaves Insiders wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode. New shows drop every Thursday.Listen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with owner-operator Wayne Cragg to talk about life behind the wheel of a big rig, driver health and how to become a social media influencer in trucking.Cragg is here to dispel myths about driving and shines a lot on the real truth of what happens on 18 wheels. He'll answer every question you wanted to know about trucking but were afraid to ask.In addition, learn how to turn your life on the road into content that you can profit from. Cragg shares his tips on becoming an influencer from the driver's seat.Plus, we find out why he parked the truck to go on a highway to health.Subscribe to FreightWaves Insiders wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode. New shows drop every Thursday. Listen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with SmartHop CEO/co-founder Guillermo Garcia to talk about living the American Dream. Guillermo's passion to elevate smaller fleets stems from his experience as a fleet owner himself. His trucking roots can be traced back to his native Venezuela, where his career began as a master production scheduler for Nestle before founding his own trucking company, ALCARIN, which amassed nearly 500 employees. After completing a master's program at Columbia University, Guillermo Garcia relocated his business to South Florida in 2012. Five years later, he, alongside fellow Venezuelan immigrants Joaquin Brillembourg and Miguel Sucre, built SmartHop, which has to date secured over $16M in funding across two rounds.SmartHop is a dispatch technology that helps smaller over-the-road truckers (over 90% of all trucking companies) compete with larger carriers through tech-powered freight dispatch and load booking, back office support, insurance, lease/rental, fuel cards and more.Subscribe to FreightWaves Insiders wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode. New shows drop every Thursday.Listen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with Embedded Ventures Co-Founder & CEO / General Partner Jenna Bryant. They’re talking about how venture capital works, what’s investible in supply chain, how to get ahead in a world that’s only 4% female, and more. Subscribe to FreightWaves Insiders wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode. New shows drop every Thursday.Listen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with Lauren Beagen, a Roger Williams University School of Law adjunct professor. They’re talking about how the world of maritime law works. With supply chains strained, the echoes of the pandemic pummeling production and port congestion lingering, shipping has become risky business.Plus, Kim Kardashian shipped an ancient Roman sculpture to the Port of LA. Is she in trouble?Beagen brings to the show an ocean of experience as she has worked for the Federal Maritime Commission and MassPort. She is currently a U.S. Merchant Marine officer with the Coast Guard and a principal at Squall Strategies LLC.Subscribe to FreightWaves Insiders wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode. New shows drop every Thursday.Listen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with his dad, former Vice President and board member at Roanoke Insurance, Jerry Dooner.They’ll catch up on the mess in the Suez, general average, mistakes shippers and brokers make when it comes to mitigating risk, building an insurance business, as well as some father / son insight on the growth of Dooner’s career in podcasting. Subscribe to FreightWaves Insiders wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode. New shows drop every Thursday.Listen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with trucker and Hell Bent Xpress owner Jamie Hagen.They talk about the career journey of a driver from teenage hauler to fleet owner, as well as Mackonomics, brand partnerships and maximizing fuel efficiency. Also on tap: top driver issues and why drivers feel the way they do, plus much more.Hagen calls himself a strong entrepreneurship professional with a master's degree focused in Left Lane Logic from Interstate University.Subscribe to FreightWaves Insiders wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode. New shows drop every Thursday. Listen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyVisit the guest's site
On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with Boxton co-founder and CTO Joseph Caprara. How do companies get good quality data and insights out of antiquated systems and processes? The struggle is real in logistics and Caprara is taking the challenge head on...and by the beach in sunny San Diego. We’re also taking a look at the growth of the FreightTech renaissance over the past 5 years and what the future holds for modern solutions like smart contracts. Plus, why the new Star Wars trilogy needs to be remade.Joe is the Co-Founder and CTO of Boxton, a logistics technology company focused on automating freight operations within the modern supply chain. Before starting Boxton Joe spent 10+ years in management consulting with Accenture, where he ran a rescue and recovery team to help distressed enterprise transformation programs. After his time with Accenture he worked at Qualcomm as a part of their IT Mergers and Acquisitions team performing due diligence and integration activities for prospective purchases. Joe is a graduate of the University of Maryland R.H. Smith School of Business and currently resides in San Diego, CA with his wife Jenna and dog Teagan.Outside of work, Joe is an amateur photographer, rock climber, and IT geek. He is always looking to connect with other like-minded (or not so like-minded) individuals, especially if involved in the Startup community.Subscribe to FreightWaves Insiders wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode. New shows drop every Thursday. Listen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with Emerge CEO Michael Leto to talk about building a digital freight marketplace and redefining the industry. Find out how Michael and his brother Andrew turned the family business digital.Michael Leto has been in the transportation industry for over 21 years and played an active role in creating one of the largest and fastest-growing 3PLs in the country. He has been recognized as one of Arizona's "Top 35 Entrepreneurs 35 and Younger" by AZ Central, “40 Under 40” by Phoenix Business Journal, and creating a culture awarded "Best Places to Work". He has a proven track record of building and scaling successful e-commerce platforms and assimilating teams to drive results and execute strategic initiatives.Subscribe to FreightWaves Insiders wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode. New shows drop every Thursday.Listen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with Direct Traffic Solutions CEO Robert Meehan to talk about the transition from military life to logistics, building a freight company, his shopping cart theory on decision making, and doing business the right way.Subscribe to FreightWaves Insiders wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode. New shows drop every Thursday. Listen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with FleetOps CEO Chris Atkinson to talk about trucking technophobia, digital freight brokerages vs digital freight matching, building an AI FreightTech company, and what FleetOps is more like? Tinder, Bumble, or FarmersOnly?Subscribe to FreightWaves Insiders wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode. New shows drop every Thursday. Listen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with MoLo Solutions CEO Andrew Silver to talk about building a culture in freight. MoLo solutions was just included on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Startups to Work For in 2021.Silver is a multigenerational freight broker who cut his teeth as a teenager at Coyote Logistics before joining MoLo as its CEO. Since that time business has been booming, and his employees have been thriving. On today’s show he’ll tell us how to build a freight culture on modern ideals and old-school principles.Subscribe to FreightWaves Insiders wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode. New shows drop every Thursday. Listen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders we’re talking all about, a career journey with GM, the current state of EVs in trucking, Workhorses woes, Nikola’s powersports pivot, a new horizon for Hyzon, the rise of NFTs, and why baseball cards are suddenly worth big bucks again.Dooner is joined by FreightWaves’ Detroit Bureau Chief Alan AdlerAlan Adler is Detroit Bureau Chief for FreightWaves. He is the former Detroit bureau chief for Trucks.com, an Associated Press auto writer and news editor, and a reporter for the Detroit Free Press. He concluded a 20-year career in domestic and international communications at General Motors in 2017.Subscribe to FreightWaves Insiders wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode. New shows drop every Thursday. Listen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
FreightWaves Insiders is back and on this episode Dooner and his cohorts are talking about the meme stock movement, cryptocurrency, Robinhood’s behavior, if freight employees should be paid in bitcoin, and where the venture capital is flowing in 2021. Should startups put their seed rounds in bitcoin?Dooner is joined by BasicBlock CEO/co-founder Taylor Monks and TNT Ventures Limited Partner Charley Dehoney on the podcast. Over the past few years, Monks has spent his time working with some of the best blockchain teams in the world as well as spent time with countless trucking companies and their drivers. His growth hacking background makes him a jack of all trades but an addict to explosive growth. Taylor is the catalyst behind the BasicBlock team always pushing for movement.Dehoney is a visionary sales executive with a charismatic leadership style, and is an expert on transportation, supply chain, and logistics technology (SaaS, PaaS, IoT, Sensors, Telematics, Geofencing, WMS, TMS, API, ERP and CRM). Aside from angel investing, he most recently had a successful exit from Manning’s Truck Brokerage when it was acquired by FitzMark, Inc. Subscribe to FreightWaves Insiders wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode. New shows drop every Thursday. Listen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
MEET THE NEW CEOShameek Konar is about take an unprecedented step at Pilot Company as he assumes the role of CEO in January.GAS & HOSPITALITYLeading an energy, data, and hospitality obsessed company that is strivingto put the driver first. Visit Pilot CompanyListen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
Redwood Logistics' CEO Mark Yeager talks about growing the business through partnership with private equity.Redwood Logistics President Todd Berger is using tech to help shippers transform their supply chains. Visit RedwoodListen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
CRITICAL FOCUS FOR UNCERTAIN CONDITIONS Melissa Forman, SVP & COO, TriumphPay, on protecting carriers' bottom lines and truckers on the front lines.FAST PAY FOR RAPIDLY CHANGING TIMES Mitch Hixon, VP of Business Development, TriumphPay, has seen our industries biggest changes and challenges Visit CHEPListen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
CHEP AND SUSTAINABILITYGeorge Brehovsky, Director, Customer Solutions, and CHEP are helping to cut CO2 from the equation.THE INVISIBLE BACKBONE OF FREIGHTGrant Arnold, Supply Chain Solutions Manager, knows pallets carry the global supply chain.About our guests:George Brehovsky, Director, Customer Solutions, CHEP North AmericaGeorge joined Brambles in 2006 and moved into his role as Director, Customer Solutions for CHEP North America in May 2018. Prior to that, he led store fulfillment and retail supply chain teams responsible for joint business planning and collaboration with top Canadian manufacturers and retailers. In his current position, George leads teams focused on solving common industry challenges by eliminating waste, eradicating empty miles and cutting out inefficiencies. His teams deliver new products, services and solutions to help customers solve the dual challenge of meeting rising customer demand, while making less impact through an industry collaboration program called Zero Waste World.Earlier in his career, George worked at Costco and Supply Chain Management (Walmart Distribution), where he held roles in merchandising, reverse logistics and operations. In addition to earning his Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, George continually expands his professional education and has attended the international CEDEP Advanced Development Program, Cranfield University and York University. He holds a business administration diploma from CDI College. Grant Arnold, Supply Chain Solutions Manager, CHEP North AmericaGrant joined CHEP in September 2018 and leads supply chain advisory services to customers, drawing on his experience in logistics, transportation, planning and operations, along with his proficiency in equipment pooling. He applies his expertise by working with customers on their transportation network and looking for collaboration opportunities with CHEP.Grant’s management position marks a return to CHEP: He worked for the company from 2005-2010 in various roles. In between his time at CHEP, Grant worked for Container Centralen, a company focused on the horticulture industry. While there, he launched an in-house transportation brokerage and was responsible for the entire 3PL warehouse network. Grant received his MBA from the University of Florida and holds a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University.Visit CHEPListen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
Inside the founder's studio FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller has gotten ahead by forecasting the needs of the market and the wants of his audienceBadass personifiedFrom industry blog to freight news leader. How FreightWaves was built on data, journalism, and attitude Watch the videoListen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
Shattering the glass ceiling at 30 frames per second. From local news anchor to global trade media mogul. Emily Szink is an award-winning Journalist. She has worked in TV news as an Anchor in Dayton, OH, Rapid City, SD and Omaha, NE. She currently works as the Executive Vice President of Content at FreightWaves in Chattanooga, TN. She oversees all content and media including the first-ever streaming TV network dedicated to freight, FreightWavesTV, and freightwaves.com, the number one logistics website in the world. Watch on videoListen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
How to think and grow rich using the right mindset with Andrew Leto founder of Emerge GlobalTranz origin story revealed. From eBay opportunities to a $400 million exit. Watch on videoListen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
Buying the companyMichelle Halkerston President & CEO at Hassett Express, LLC on taking advantage of opportunities and being the star of your own dreamMind, body & businessKeeping the culture, shared values, customer satisfaction, data optimization, and a good workout as pathways to being awesome. Watch on videoListen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
Cyber threats strike supply chain Roanoke Insurance Groups Glenn Patton knows that hackers and ransomware attackers are targeting more supply chains than ever. Find out how to get protected.RISK AND REWARDFrom rock bands to heavy metal machines, the goods in your supply chain take a journey of exposure. Learn how to mitigate both the legal and financial risks via insurance.Watch on videoListen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
Is deep space the final frontier for NASA and supply chain?NASA's Mark Wiese talks Artemis, Moon2024, 5-minute out of orbit shipping, "Star Wars" vs "Star Trek", "Armageddon", and life on Mars. STEM and TransformersHow education in STEM, pop culture, Vampire stars, black holes, and conspiracy theories are all helping to fuel a renewed interest in the modern space race.Watch on videoListen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
DOES THE DRUG & ALCOHOL CLEARINGHOUSE PASS THE TEST?Rob Hatchett President of Seat My Trucks is helping carriers find drivers and navigate new regulations DON’T GET GHOSTEDDrivers not showing up for jobs is just one of many problems carriers face when contending with new recruits. Find out how to avoid empty seats at enrollment and beyondWatch on videoListen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
RESPONSIBLE SUPPLY CHAINS Jonathan Evans of Logistical Labs thinks there's a place for corporate altruism and sustainability in global supply chains.BRIDGING THE GAPAs data and technology transform the supply chain, an information sharing ecosystem is crucial for cross-functionality Listen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
WINNING WITH STRATEGYPeter Rentschler CEO of Carrier Direct helps supply chains harness the transformative power of technology.TRANSFORMATION OVER DISRUPTIONSupply chains operate 24/7 and need seamless integrations that empower them and keep goods flowing. Why "disruption" may not be the great marketing word many think it is. Listen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
INNOVATION BEFORE EXTINCTIONTom Curee Sr VP of Strategy & Innovation at Kingsgate Logistics, LLC knows the road to the future is paved with real world fundamentals merged with technology SEVEN DEADLY SINS OF INTEGRATIONWhy people using tech is more important than just having a logistics tech stack and how this is a business about more than just relationships Listen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
STEEL CITY OF FREIGHT Michael Ceravolo of Beemac Logistics and Jordan Reber of ARL Logistics are making Pittsburgh a hub for supply chains. CELADON & SHUTDOWNS2019 has been a tough year for carriers in this episode our experts offer advice on navigating the next five years in freight Listen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
GETTING DIESEL POWER Diesel Laptops Tyler Robertson is bringing diagnostics on-demand to fleets and disrupting the repair economyBUILD YOUR BRANDDiesel Laptops is a company built almost entirely through digital marketing. Here's how to keep pace. With the rapidly shifting landscape Listen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
MR. SUPPLY CHAIN IS NO DUMMYAmazon best seller and supply chain entrepreneur Daniel Stanton is makingSupply Chain mainstream by making hard concepts relatable.IT'S SUPPLY CHAIN THANKSGIVINGWhat trends, companies, and people in supply chain is Mr. Supply Chain most thankful for and who were 2019's biggest turkeys?FIX YOUR RECRUITINGThe do's and don'ts of freight recruiting.SUPERCHARGE YOUR SOCIAL MARKETINGGet the most out of you brand via social media. Listen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
"Getting your carriers' speed and HOS data comes with major risks to your brokerage," according to Cassandra Gaines. On this episode:BIG DATA, BIG RISKS?Gaines Law Group's Cassandra Gaines knows when too much information can be a bad thingNUCLEAR VERDICTSAwards against firms are growing and can be extinction level events to small carriers, while raising rates for the rest. Listen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
INSIDE FALCON'S SHUTDOWN - Larry Long is a 30-year supply chain veteran who saw the good, the bad, and the ugly at the doomed carrier. And HOW TO TALK TO A TRUCKER - management is a key to driver retention listen in to avoid one crucial mistake most companies make when engaging their drivers.Listen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
AUTOMATION & ALTERNATIVE FUELSCAB Consulting's CEO Craig Barnes spent 31 years at Cummins as an engineer, now he's helping to pave the future for automotive.Plus TESLA SEMI STUCK IN PARK?Why this truck may not have the batteries to make a real run at widespread proliferation.Listen to more FreightWaves PodcastsSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyVisit out guest's site
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