Podcasts about freightvana

On Episode 789 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to FreightWaves' Stuart Chirls about a potential International Longshoremen's Association strike that could shut down ports from Maine to Texas on Jan. 15.  They'll also look at the U.S.'s interest in buying Greenland, Trump's decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico and the impact of wildfires in Los Angeles. Loadsmith just sold its brokerage unit to FreightVana. We'll learn all about the deal from Loadsmith CEO Brett Suma. Plus, somehow Trevor Milton returned; most unique city in the world; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 789 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to FreightWaves' Stuart Chirls about a potential International Longshoremen's Association strike that could shut down ports from Maine to Texas on Jan. 15.  They'll also look at the U.S.'s interest in buying Greenland, Trump's decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico and the impact of wildfires in Los Angeles. Loadsmith just sold its brokerage unit to FreightVana. We'll learn all about the deal from Loadsmith CEO Brett Suma. Plus, somehow Trevor Milton returned; most unique city in the world; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if logistics could be fun? FreightVana proves it's possible! Hear how their unique company culture fuels innovation and drives success in this competitive industry from Shannon Breen (Co-CEO and Founder) and Regan Daniels (SVP of Technology). We dive deep into their tech solutions, driver relationships, and commitment to transparency – it's not your typical freight company! Plus, learn what Shannon and Regan think everyone gets wrong in supply chain. -- Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.

In this episode of the ThinkFreight Podcast, I sit down with Jesse Griffin, West Region Sales Manager at Crete Carrier Corporation, to explore his journey through some of the industry's most well-known players—JB Hunt, Knight Transportation, FreightVana, and now Crete. Jesse shares how his diverse background, moving from operations into sales, has shaped his approach to leadership, customer relationships, and team management.We dive into Jesse's current role at Crete Carrier, one of the nation's largest asset-based trucking companies encompassing Crete Carrier, Shaffer Trucking, and Hunt Transportation. Jesse explains the differences between operating regionally and managing dedicated fleets, as well as how Crete strikes a balance between contract and spot freight. We discuss the unique challenges of selling in a down market and why driver retention matters to shippers.=================================

In this installment, we welcome back friend of the show, Shannon Breen, of FreightVana fame to give us a rundown of the latest news coming out of his organization. Last week, it was announced that FreightVana would acquire the brokerage of Loadsmith. We talk freight. We talk trailers. And we talk 2025. Get ready!This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your next adventure, DAT has the data! New users of DAT can save 10% off for the first 12 months by following the links below. For Truckers, DAT One Pro gives you access to tri-haul & 15-day rate as opposed to 30-day rate. For Brokers, DAT One Select gives you access to Market Conditions, Exact Match alarms & more. Even under the best circumstances, moving freight was never easy.

FreightVana has acquired the brokerage operations of Loadsmith. We are joined this week for a special episode breaking down the making of the merger between these two organizations. FreightVana CEO Shannon Breen and Loadsmith CEO Brett Suma join the show to break down the deal, explaining why Loadsmith is divesting it's brokerage operations and why FreightVana is the perfect complementary partner. With mutual backgrounds at Knight, it was easy for Shannon and Brett to see eye to eye on how a deal like this could come together. Both organizations had a similar approach to brokerage, focusing on power only and leasing their own trailers to build an asset-like network for their shipper customers. These similarities should lead to an efficient integration opportunity.Shannon and Brett explain the due diligence process and integration plans for the organizations, emphasizing the importance of transparency, learning from one another's teams, and making decisions in the best interests of their people and customers to ensure as much continuity as possible throughout the transition.***Episode brought to you by Rapido Solutions Group. I had the pleasure of working with Danny Frisco and Roberto Icaza at Coyote, as well as being a client of theirs more recently at MoLo. Their team does a great job supplying nearshore talent to brokers, carriers, and technology providers to handle any role necessary, be it customer or carrier support, back office, or tech services.***

On Episode 779 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about how the election may impact freight. With Trump and Harris having such different policies on taxes, tariffs and foreign policy, this election represents two very different paths forward for trade. How do drivers feel about hours-of-service regulations? J. J. Keller's Josh Lovan breaks down their latest HOS Pulse, which looks at how drivers are impacted by these regulations.  Don Everhart is on the move. After making a big impact with FreightVana, he's recently moved on to Transflo. We'll find out what's in store for him, and we'll look into why he thinks AI is both the most important and overhyped tech that will emerge in supply chain over the next five years.  ePost Global's Carlos Barbosa tells us what global e-commerce has to say about holiday peak season. Plus, Canada's largest port on lockdown;  RaceTrac crime ring busted; RIP Peanut and Fred; Titanic Halloween costume doesn't sink; and more.  Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 779 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about how the election may impact freight. With Trump and Harris having such different policies on taxes, tariffs and foreign policy, this election represents two very different paths forward for trade. How do drivers feel about hours-of-service regulations? J. J. Keller's Josh Lovan breaks down their latest HOS Pulse, which looks at how drivers are impacted by these regulations.  Don Everhart is on the move. After making a big impact with FreightVana, he's recently moved on to Transflo. We'll find out what's in store for him, and we'll look into why he thinks AI is both the most important and overhyped tech that will emerge in supply chain over the next five years.  ePost Global's Carlos Barbosa tells us what global e-commerce has to say about holiday peak season. Plus, Canada's largest port on lockdown;  RaceTrac crime ring busted; RIP Peanut and Fred; Titanic Halloween costume doesn't sink; and more.  Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FreightVana's trailers and technological approach differentiate it from other emerging freight brokers, providing shippers with more flexibility and carriers with access to previously out-of-reach markets. The company seeks to increase its fleet of trailing equipment to 10,000 from 700 in the long term. In this Talking Transports episode, Shannon Breen, co-CEO and founder of FreightVana, joins Lee Klaskow, Bloomberg Intelligence's senior transportation and logistics analyst, to share his insight into how drop trailers can be a game changer for the truckload broker. Breen also offers his thoughts on peak season, 2025 rates, the pros and cons of entrepreneurship and how football led him to the industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are joined this week by Shannon Breen, CEO of FreightVana. We begin the episode walking through Shannon's story, as he explains his early entrepreneurial spirit, from aspiring franchise owner to real estate, before finding his way into logistics with industry giant, Knight Transportation. We talk through lessons he gleaned from his first freight years, including the experience of navigating the Knight-Swift merger.Shannon would eventually scratch his entrepreneurial itch with the founding of FreightVana (FV) in 2021. FV's approach to the market has been rather unique, from the intentional and aggressive social media presence, to the significant investment in leasing their own trailers to develop a power only network, Shannon's team has worked to stand out from Day 1. We get into the details of how any logistics organization can stand out as we discuss the art of making business proposals unforgettable, a result of meticulous preparation in advance of a pitch. Shannon's insights emphasize the power of genuine effort and exceptional customer service in an industry where margins are tight, and competition is fierce.Leasing trailers as a broker is a newer concept, and certainly not one many companies have done at scale. FV's approach here is rather unique, and this is the most in depth conversation we've had on the show about the benefits and challenges of such an approach. In the end, it can generate a lot more opportunities with customers, but at the same time, carriers more cost for the broker to navigate. Ultimately, building the right network will drive a broker's ability to succeed on the path FV is taking. Shannon is a super easy guy to talk to and someone that has developed tremendous insight that our entire industry can learn from. I hope you enjoy the episode.***Episode brought to you by Rapido Solutions Group. I had the pleasure of working with Danny Frisco and Roberto Icaza at Coyote, as well as being a client of theirs more recently at MoLo. Their team does a great job supplying nearshore talent to brokers, carriers, and technology providers to handle any role necessary, be it customer or carrier support, back office, or tech services.***

Josh Brees is the Director Of Recuriting & Social Media at FreightVana. As the Director of Recruiting and Content Marketing, I lead our recruiting efforts and marketers who work together to create and execute innovative and effective strategies that align with FreightVana's vision and goals. I also oversee the development and management of FreightVana's employer brand, online presence, and candidate experience. I am always eager to learn new skills and technologies that can enhance our recruiting and content marketing capabilities and outcomes. To learn more about becoming a Freight Agent: https://spi3pl.com/ To learn more about Denim: https://www.denim.com/ Ditch your carrier packet, Drive more carrier sales and get better load coverage with seamless digital onboarding, TMS integration, and smart load coverage, visit: https://brokercarrier.com/

Making the entrepreneurial leap and leaving Corporate America to create your own business is more than a leap of faith. Most new business owners face trials and tribulations along the way. But those who stick with it and believe in themselves can achieve the growth that makes them a success story worth celebrating.  Today's guest is Shannon Breen, and he has a success story that is definitely worth celebrating. Shannon is the Co-CEO and founder of FreightVana, a digital logistics partner powered by technology and built on trust and transparency.  In this conversation, Shannon tells the story of how he fell in love with logistics, the two core components that have led to rapid and exponential business growth, and the power of building a great culture with employees who are empowered to be authentic on social media.   Key takeaways What makes the logistics industry so uniquely fragmented and complicated. Why Shannon took the entrepreneurial leap and left corporate America. The importance of trust, transparency and authenticity in a company with a great culture.  Why some people can launch their company as a side business, why Shannon needed to go all-in, and why so many entrepreneurs fail to even take the first step.  Shannon's advice on creating a thriving company culture and the benefits of empowering staff to be authentic at home and at work.   Interview Resources FreightVana FreightVana on LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok | X/Twitter | Facebook Shannon Breen on LinkedIn John Gamero Denzel Washington Denzel Washington - Deathbed Swift Transportation Entrepreneurs' Organization State Forty Eight Foundation Michael Spangenberg Joshua Brees Trainual

Shannon Breen is a visionary leader who has left an indelible mark on the logistics industry through his remarkable journey as the Co-CEO and Founder of FreightVana. With over two decades of experience in the field, Shannon has emerged as a trailblazer, transforming the way logistics and transportation companies operate. His unwavering commitment to excellence, coupled with a deep-rooted passion for innovation, has propelled him to the forefront of the industry.https://www.freightvana.io/animationhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-breen-phoenix/https://www.instagram.com/freightvana/https://www.facebook.com/FreightVanaMac and Bleu is the hot new podcast dedicated to all things related to building Arizona. Topics discussed range from construction, economic development, supply chain, and market segments.Mac & Bleu also includes diversity in construction, local politics affecting construction, women in construction, construction technology, and more.The host JJ Levenske of Bleuwave have their finger on the pulse of the people building Arizona.The show brings in the brightest minds in their perspective positions and industries and JJ has the unique ability to touch on the subject matter that you want to hear.If you want to know who's building Arizona, tune in and subscribe to Mac and Bleu today!___________________________________________________________________________________JJ Levenske is a seasoned construction executive with over 30 years of experience in the commercial and industrial sectors.From pre-construction services to complex quality controls and close-outs, he brings a commitment to delivering the highest levels of professionalism and customer service.

Our episode rounds off with a heart-to-heart on the art of striking the perfect chord between education and entertainment, especially in industries that might not scream 'glamour' at first glance. It's not all business as usual; we weave personal passions into professional insights, like discussing those recent golf industry shake-ups and how they mirror our own friendly competition. A word about our sponsors:   Sponsored by SPI Logistics. If you're looking for back-office support such as admin, finance, IT, and sales as a freight broker - reach out to SPI Logistics today! Learn more about becoming an agent here: https://success.spi3pl.com/ Standing Out is a sales, marketing & leadership podcast powered by BETA Consulting Group, created to highlight best practices from industry leaders with incredible experience and insights! The goal is to entertain, educate & inspire individuals & companies to improve their sales, marketing & leadership development outcomes.

Shannon Breen is the Co-CEO & Founder of FreightVana. From inception, the goal of the team at FreightVana was to bring trust and transparency back into the shipper/partner carrier relationship. Our experienced and passionate transportation professionals understand the complex needs of shippers and carriers alike. That's why we share more data that any of our competitors. We've aligned our incentives with shippers, meaning we win together through great service and volume. Because that's how transportation partnerships should work. We also integrate industry leading technology to support and empower everything that we do. To learn more about becoming a Freight Agent: https://spi3pl.com/ To learn more about Denim: https://www.denim.com/ Ditch your carrier packet, Drive more carrier sales and get better load coverage with seamless digital onboarding, TMS integration, and smart load coverage, visit: https://brokercarrier.com/

In this very special Thanksgiving-themed installment, we welcome back friend-of-the-show, Sadie Church, President of Recruit Hire Retain. We also welcome first time guest and long time friend, Lars Ward, VP of Business Development at FreightVana. It's been a minute. Amid a challenging time in the business of trucking, we discuss life, uncertainty, and what the future holds in freight. And what is a freight broker?Thanks to our friends at CLC who are helping fleets across the country discover the latest in temperature controlled trailing equipment. CLC is your trailers connected. Learn more at www.connectedtrailers.com. 

Cassie's career journey began in college, working at Nordstrom, where she developed a passion for problem-solving and customer satisfaction. Transitioning into the transportation industry, she quickly immersed herself in operations, and got unintentionally sucked into logistics and transportation like so many others. With extensive experience in various modes of transportation, Cassie consistently gravitates towards customer facing roles to support and understand the shipper. As a Director of Business Development at FreightVana, Cassie's role involves listening to and building trust with customers, identifying gaps, and collaborating with her team to demonstrate FreightVana's competitive edge. Outside of work, Cassie is in fulltime mom mode, raising two young children with her husband.

In this episode we speak with Ricky Barnett, the Senior Talent Advisor at FreightVana!  You could also call her a "professional vibe curator" and "culture ambassador".  When you look at her LinkedIn you'll see how she promotes the FreightVana brand while maintaining her unique identity, which is important to this and future generations when they are choosing where to build a career.  In this converation you'll hear us discuss... company culture attracting and recruiting talent the business case for fun how she approaches content creation her top tips for smaller trucking companies when marketing how you can be more authentically you and much more!  

This week we welcome Shannon Breen, Co-CEO & Founder of Freightvana. FreightVana is a 3PL that provides shorthaul, freight forwarding, and supply chain management solutions. They also have a growing fleet of trailers. 

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.For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.Follow the Check Call PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows

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.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 our recent discussion at the Manifest: The Future of Logistics Conference in Vegas, we had a fascinating conversation about the current state of the freight industry. Lars Ward (VP of Business Development at FreightVana), Kevin Coomes 孔凯文 (VP of Sales at Greenscreens.ai), Ryan Rogers (Founder & CEO of TextLocate

Highlights from the conversation:Josh's backstory getting into the content game (1:54)Influences that inspired the brand (3:13)Getting organizational buy-in (5:28)Showcasing the brand through individual personalities (9:55)B2B Content and Recruiting Content (16:29)Guarding against complacency (19:31)Wins from the FreightVana approach to Content (22:14)Final thoughts and takeaways (26:53)Content Is for Closers is a bi-weekly podcast powered by HEARD Media. Each episode we get into the nitty-gritty details with an entrepreneur, marketer, or business owner about how they literally use content to close more business, drive more sales, and grow their company.HEARD helps service-based businesses leverage digital content to close sales. Learn more about HEARD by visiting trustheard.com.* Want to be featured in a future episode? Drop your question/comment/criticism/love here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/content-is-for-closers/id1280589855* Support the pod by spreading the word. Use this link to share: www.contentisforclosers.com

Some people talk about technology in logistics while other people build it, and Don Everhart is the latter.  Join us on Tuesday at 2:00pm CT for Episode 207 of Standing Out as we talk about his vision for technology at Freightvana and where he sees technology going in 2023 and beyond in logistics.  Standing Out is a sales, marketing & leadership podcast powered by BETA Consulting Group, created to highlight best practices from industry leaders with incredible experience and insights! The goal is to entertain, educate & inspire individuals & companies to improve their sales, marketing & leadership development outcomes.

Jump to the 2:44 minute mark to skip the initial laughter that surrounds a conference conversation between myself and good friends Grace Sharkey of Freightwaves and Lars Ward of Freightvana. Once we get to the 3-minute ish mark of the show, we settle into a great discussion defining how each of us approaches a conference. We cover strategies such as: What are you doing before the conference?Where are the best conversations happening during the conference?And how do you tackle your post-conference strategy?All this plus more during a live recording of Everything is Logistics at Manifest: The Future of Logistics conference.Links from the show: Connect with Grace Sharkey on LinkedinConnect with Lars Ward on Linkedin ---------------------------------------------Timestamps0:02:44     Leveraging Social Media for Business Growth0:07:29     Exploring the Value of LinkedIn for Conference Preparation0:09:09     Leveraging LinkedIn for Professional Networking and Engagement0:10:23     The Value of Consistency and Serendipity at Logistics Conferences0:14:46    Maximizing ROI at Manifest Conference0:16:21     Accidental Conversations at Conferences: The Magic of Connecting with Others0:17:53     Prioritizing Conferences for Marketing and Sales0:22:04     Building Connections and Trust0:30:51     Follow-Up Strategies for Networking Events: Leveraging Technology and Traditional Tactics0:32:52     Strategies for Effective Post-Conference Outreach---------------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!At SPI Logistics they have industry-leading technology, systems, and back-office support to help you succeed. Learn more about SPI's freight agent program here. Make sure to let them know we sent you!Digital Dispatch helps you speak confidently about ROI with a website built for your customers, prospects, and employees. With plans starting as low as $90/month, learn how you can take your website from good to great by visiting Digital Dispatch. ---------------------------------------------ABOUT THE PODCAST: Everything is Logistics is a podcast for the thinkers in freight. Subscribe to our newsletter to never miss an episode. Follow EIL host Blythe Brumleve on social: Twitter | LinkedIn| Instagram| TikTok| YouTube

After being put in an "inescapable box" at her previous freight tech job, Ricky Camacho got a fresh start when FreightVana came calling. With newfound freedom and leverage to express herself, she has been able to shine as the Senior Talent Advisor — attracting potential hires with her knowledge of the industry and magnetic personality. 3PL Systems Team

Shannon Breen and Joe Lynch discuss the FreightVana story. Shannon is Co-CEO & Founder of FreightVana, a digital logistics partner powered by technology and built on a foundation of trust and transparency. About Shannon Breen Shannon Breen is the Co-CEO & Founder at FreightVana, a digital logistics partner powered by technology and built on a foundation of trust and transparency. With an educational and professional background in finance, Shannon joined the logistics industry in 2012 with Knight Transportation out of Phoenix, Arizona. In 2017, at the time of the merger with Swift Transportation, he led the synergy team focused on combined non-asset success, and soon after earned responsibility over both the Logistics and Intermodal segments for the publicly traded KNX. In early 2020 he left his executive role to embark on a professional passion project, FreightVana, one that he Co-Founded with a life-long friend and business partner John Gamero. Shannon is an avid golfer, coach, competitor, and happily married father of five. About FreightVana FreightVana is a Digital Logistics Partner powered by technology and built on a foundation of trust and transparency. Founded in 2021 by a team of seasoned logistics and transportation professionals, FreightVana has quickly become a key partner to many Fortune 500 Shippers and is one of the nation's fastest growing logistics providers. With an unrivaled commitment to delivering margin and sourcing transparency through their proprietary platform, T3, and deploying the first collaborative power only fleet, FreightVana x, they are setting a new standard in the way freight gets moved nationwide. Under the FreightVana umbrella they operate three distinct business units, all constructed to challenge the status quo and advance the transportation industry forward: FreightVana Logistics, FV Technologies, and FV Advisory Group Key Takeaways: The FreightVana Story Shannon Breen is the Co-CEO & Founder at FreightVana, a digital logistics partner powered by technology and built on a foundation of trust and transparency. In the podcast interview, Shannon and Joe discussed how and why Shannon and his partner, John Gamero Co-Founded FreightVana. Under the FreightVana umbrella they operate three distinct business units, all constructed to challenge the status quo and advance the transportation industry forward: FreightVana Logistics – a full-service brokerage along with thousands of trailers that they sell and lease to small and medium carriers. FV Technologies – Proprietary tech platform that streamlines the shipping process / FreightTech development team FV Advisory Group - advisory that specializes in sell-side, buy-side, and consulting services exclusively in the T&L sector and is not under retainer with any companies. The FV team understand the grind that is transportation and logistics, so it is their primary mission to get their clients their fair, and full value when advising them on the largest, most important transaction of their lives. Learn More About The FreightVana Story Shannon on LinkedIn FreightVana on LinkedIn FreightVana Power-Only On the Rise: What It Is, Why it Matters This Downturn, and How to Play The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube  

There are so many things to be aware of when it comes to social media that leaning on it as a main form of marketing seems like a big gamble. Lars Ward, Vice President of Business Development at FreightVana, and Mary O'Connell, Freight Broker/3PL Expert at FreightWaves, are chatting about the all in approach to going all in on LinkedIn and how it's a platform for more than sharing a highlight reelFollow FreightWaves PodcastsJoin the Sales & Marketing Summit 2023

There are so many things to be aware of when it comes to social media that leaning on it as a main form of marketing seems like a big gamble. Lars Ward, Vice President of Business Development at FreightVana, and Mary O'Connell, Freight Broker/3PL Expert at FreightWaves, are chatting about the all in approach to going all in on LinkedIn and how it's a platform for more than sharing a highlight reel. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Join the Sales & Marketing Summit 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building a sales team in an established company is difficult, but in a start-up it's even more challenging? Why, you ask? It's because the sales playbook is constantly changing as the business grows. What worked so well in the very beginning, has to be constantly adjusted or scrapped entirely to meet the needs of new offerings and new customers. Lars Ward, VP of Business Development at Freightvana joins the show to discuss the break neck speed of a tech focused freight brokerage start-up.Follow the Put That Coffee Down PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows

Building a sales team in an established company is difficult, but in a start-up it's even more challenging? Why, you ask? It's because the sales playbook is constantly changing as the business grows. What worked so well in the very beginning, has to be constantly adjusted or scrapped entirely to meet the needs of new offerings and new customers. Lars Ward, VP of Business Development at Freightvana joins the show to discuss the break neck speed of a tech focused freight brokerage start-up.Follow the Put That Coffee Down PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows

In today's show, we're doing something new where we pick the best interviews from the industry's thought leaders and create a mashup of these episodes so you can listen over a period of time. That way if you want a crash course in say….autonomous trucks or what shippers want out of their 3PL partnership, you can listen to one long-form episode instead of having to dig through our library. All of these episodes are from within the last year, so hopefully, the insights from these folks will help you map out what your next year looks like.Guests are from these episodes: 00:58  6 Logistics Marketing Trends After TMSA's Annual Conference22:57  How the Top 3PL's Treat Digital Marketing34:38  Freightvana's Sales and Marketing Tips for 3PLs01:08:33 How Rocket Shipping Tackles Content Marketing01:33:55 How Odyssey Logistics thinks about global marketing strategy01:59:47 TikTok for 3PLs with LogistoksYou can check out Blythe on https://everythingislogistics.com/ or follow her directly on her socials: Twitter | LinkedIn| Instagram| TikTok| YouTube

Shannon Breen, co-founder and co-CEO of FreightVana joins the show to discuss why he had the itch to step out and create something new. Picking the power only and trailer drop niche just made sense. The forces of the pandemic on new equipment orders and driver constraints created an unplanned tailwind. Now almost two years in business it's all about retention in 2023.Follow Put That Coffee Down on Apple PodcastsFollow Put That Coffee Down on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

Founded in 2021, Scottsdale logistics company FreightVana has achieved fast growth and popularity. Meet the CTO and co-founder and learn what makes FreightVana so special.Follow MadGaines LIVE on Apple PodcastsFollow MadGaines LIVE on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On Episode 177 of Standing Out, Josh Brees of Freightvana and Trey talk about his vision for Freightvana's brand, why it's so important to encourage and facilitate his FV team's personal brands, and what's next for the upstart freight brokerage. Many thanks to our sponsor, TAFS, the good guys in freight factoring.   To learn more and get started click HERE. Standing Out is a daily sale, marketing & leadership podcast powered by BETA Consulting Group, created to highlight best practices from industry leaders with incredible experience and insights!  The goal is to entertain, educate & inspire individuals & companies to improve their sales, marketing & leadership development outcomes. For full episode: https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:6991967846545182720/  

This episode of the In The Club Podcast by Club Colors features Ricky "The Recruiter" Camacho, Senior Talent Advisor at FreightVana. Content creation can go with marketing, recruiting, promoting a brand, shaping company culture, and many more.Ricky joins the show to talk about combining recruiting with content creation to turn the whole process into a consistent pipeline of opportunities and find the best people for a company. She shares the creative decisions that go into content creation for FreightVana and the main pillars of the company that sets it apart. HIGHLIGHTSThe creative process of producing and putting out contentHow FreightVana stands outWhat it means to define clarity of culture for recruitingThe biggest challenges of growing the organization QUOTESCreating original and intentional content that hits - Ricky: "I will probably record anywhere from 6 to 12 videos and that doesn't necessarily mean that I have the content to go over it or the niche yet. But I typically watch the video a handful of times and usually, when the idea dawns on me, it starts with something small and I figure out how this is going to apply to this one topic."Transparency being one of the main pillars at FreightVana - Ricky: "We tell our customers more numbers and data than any other brokerage ever and I know that for a fact. Brokers typically like to keep their secrets so we are one of the only, if not the only, brokerage that is extremely transparent with everything that goes on with operations."On the biggest challenges in growing the company - Ricky: "We were having problems with, ironically, supply chain like getting people's laptops in time for their start dates. But we sat down and decided what that process was going to look like, how our new hires would get the most information and have the best foundation within the first couple of weeks." Connect with Ricky in the links below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickytherecruiter/Website: https://freightvana.io/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rickytherecruiter?lang=en In the Club by Club Colors is sponsored by our proud partners:Maple Ridge Farms | mapleridge.com

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to J.B. Hunt's Shelley Simpson about her remarkable journey to become company president. Simpson started as an hourly customer service rep in 1994 and has gone on to become one of the most powerful women in freight.Simpson shares her perspective on career growth, intermodal and rail strikes, driver appreciation and living up to the company motto of people, technology and capacity. OneRail COO Jeff Flowers joins us hot on the heels of some bad news from FedEx. Will the rest of final mile suffer the same fate? Also, what are the best final-mile strategies to succeed this holiday season?We did it: FreightVana's post got over 300 likes and now Lars Ward, Joshua Brees and Ricky Camacho are here in Bob's Burgers cosplay to talk about promoting yourself online, the market and other distractions.Sarah Eggleston, VP of supply chain solutions sales at Redwood Logistics, knows a better way to manage your freight utilizing a 3PL partner and she's here to share how.Plus, flatbed close calls; bad driver appreciation week displays; robots infiltrating crime scenes; the band lineup for F3; and more.Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsLove's Truck Care & Speedco is the nation's largest preventative maintenance network over the road. With more than 1,500 maintenance bays offering light mechanical services and DOT inspections, Love's and Speedco are invested in getting drivers back on the road quickly and safely. Visit www.loves.com to learn more about our services.

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to J.B. Hunt's Shelley Simpson about her remarkable journey to become company president. Simpson started as an hourly customer service rep in 1994 and has gone on to become one of the most powerful women in freight.Simpson shares her perspective on career growth, intermodal and rail strikes, driver appreciation and living up to the company motto of people, technology and capacity. OneRail COO Jeff Flowers joins us hot on the heels of some bad news from FedEx. Will the rest of final mile suffer the same fate? Also, what are the best final-mile strategies to succeed this holiday season?We did it: FreightVana's post got over 300 likes and now Lars Ward, Joshua Brees and Ricky Camacho are here in Bob's Burgers cosplay to talk about promoting yourself online, the market and other distractions.Sarah Eggleston, VP of supply chain solutions sales at Redwood Logistics, knows a better way to manage your freight utilizing a 3PL partner and she's here to share how.Plus, flatbed close calls; bad driver appreciation week displays; robots infiltrating crime scenes; the band lineup for F3; and more.Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

In today's episode, FreightVana's John Gamero and Shannon Breen join me to talk about trailers as a service, and how access to trailer pools allow smaller carriers to have a larger choice in available freight. Port X Logistics is your easy button for your drayage, transload, and trucking needs for all ports and ramps in the United States and Canada. Our four pillars of Culture, Service, Tech, and Trucks are what set us apart from the rest. We provide full visibility from the second your container leaves the origin port to the final stage of delivery.Follow Loaded and Rolling on Apple PodcastsFollow Loaded and Rolling on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

In today's episode, FreightVana's John Gamero and Shannon Breen join me to talk about trailers as a service, and how access to trailer pools allow smaller carriers to have a larger choice in available freight. Follow Loaded and Rolling on Apple PodcastsFollow Loaded and Rolling on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On Episode 76 of Standing Out, Shannon Breen of FreightVana and Trey talk about inspiring a team, the need for companies to receive feedback from employees, and being transparent as a leader. Many thanks to our sponsor, TAFS, the good guys in freight factoring.   To learn more and get started click HERE. Standing Out is a daily sale, marketing & leadership podcast powered by BETA Consulting Group, created to highlight best practices from industry leaders with incredible experience and insights!  The goal is to entertain, educate & inspire individuals & companies to improve their sales, marketing & leadership development outcomes. For full episode: https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:6941091161830776832/ 

On Episode 67 of Standing Out, Josh Brees of FreightVana and Trey talk about surrounding yourself with great leaders, building a team without breaking the bank, and the benefits that come from building a brand that stands out. Many thanks to our sponsor, TAFS, the good guys in freight factoring.  To learn more and get started click HERE. Standing Out is a daily sale, marketing & leadership podcast powered by BETA Consulting Group, created to highlight best practices from industry leaders with incredible experience and insights!  The goal is to entertain, educate & inspire individuals & companies to improve their sales, marketing & leadership development outcomes. For full episode: https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:6936107858820255744/ 

Entering the transportation industry during the this season of hyper change has proven to be a challenge for many. The Transportation & Logistics Clubhouse welcomes Shannon to discuss FreightVana's experience of scaling their company while bracing for the freight market's agitations. 4.20.2022 Positive Hip-Hop by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/transportationlogistics/support

In this fireside chat, nonprofit One Tree Planted describes how they work with companies, like FreightVana, to coordinate a unique sustainability program that incentivizes vendors and customers to assist in reforestation efforts across the globe.Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate emissions and help you turn e-mobility into a competitive advantage. Visit chargepoint.solutions/freightwavesFollow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsJoin The Net-Zero Carbon Summit

In this fireside chat, nonprofit One Tree Planted describes how they work with companies, like FreightVana, to coordinate a unique sustainability program that incentivizes vendors and customers to assist in reforestation efforts across the globe.Follow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsJoin The Net-Zero Carbon Summit

On Episode 30 of Standing Out, Shannon Breen of FreightVana and Trey talk about their driving forces to strive for greatness and how to help their teams do the same. Many thanks to our sponsor, BETA Consulting Group, the sales & marketing strategists you never knew you wanted.   Standing Out is a daily sale, marketing & leadership podcast created to highlight best practices from industry leaders with incredible experience and insights!  The goal is to entertain, educate & inspire individuals & companies to improve their sales, marketing & leadership development outcomes. 

We know content marketing is an important part of the strategy of helping you stand out from your competitors. So when the newish company Freightvana came onto the scene they knew they wanted to hit the ground running with a social and branding strategy to help them raise brand awareness. And it's worked like a charm. On today's show is a lengthy conversation with Freightvana's VP of Business Development Lars Ward. Having an extensive background in sales, Lars sheds some light on how quickly they've grown their presence online by leveraging social media. Follow Freightvana on Linkedin and check out their websiteConnect with Lars Ward on LinkedinSearch by topic and check out all our past episodes of the Digital Dispatch podcast—right on our website.

In this episode we dive into the world of trucking mergers and acquisitions and discuss the complicated relationship between carriers, drivers, and investors. Special guests include FreightVana founders Shannon Breen and John Gamero.Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate emissions and help you turn e-mobility into a competitive advantage. Visit chargepoint.solutions/freightwavesFollow Loaded and Rolling on Apple PodcastsFollow Loaded and Rolling on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

In this episode we dive into the world of trucking mergers and acquisitions and discuss the complicated relationship between carriers, drivers, and investors. Special guests include FreightVana founders Shannon Breen and John Gamero.Follow Loaded and Rolling on Apple PodcastsFollow Loaded and Rolling on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

We know content marketing is an important part of the strategy of helping you stand out from your competitors. So when the newish company Freightvana came onto the scene they knew they wanted to hit the ground running with a social and branding strategy to help them raise brand awareness.Follow Cyberly on Apple PodcastsFollow Cyberly on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

We know content marketing is an important part of the strategy of helping you stand out from your competitors. So when the newish company Freightvana came onto the scene they knew they wanted to hit the ground running with a social and branding strategy to help them raise brand awareness.Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate emissions and help you turn e-mobility into a competitive advantage. Visit chargepoint.solutions/freightwavesFollow Cyberly on Apple PodcastsFollow Cyberly on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about FreightVana's One Tree Planted program where the company plants one tree per load handled; how usage-based truck insurance works; the missing factor in your factoring; opportunities at J.B. Hunt; a live performance; the new DOT Office of Freight; and the maritime data initiative.With special guests Shannon Breen, co-CEO and founder at FreightVana; Graham Gonzales, director, strategic accounts at Reliance Partners; Britton Wesson, sales development at J.B. Hunt Transport Services; Lauren Beagen, principal and founder at Squall Strategies; and Tim Valdez, SVP and Factor Leader at TriumphPayVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about FreightVana's One Tree Planted program where the company plants one tree per load handled; how usage-based truck insurance works; the missing factor in your factoring; opportunities at J.B. Hunt; a live performance; the new DOT Office of Freight; and the maritime data initiative.With special guests Shannon Breen, co-CEO and founder at FreightVana; Graham Gonzales, director, strategic accounts at Reliance Partners; Britton Wesson, sales development at J.B. Hunt Transport Services; Lauren Beagen, principal and founder at Squall Strategies; and Tim Valdez, SVP and Factor Leader at TriumphPayVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate emissions and help you turn e-mobility into a competitive advantage. Visit chargepoint.solutions/freightwaves

Shannon Breen, Co-CEO & Founder at Freightvana, is joined by Chris Jolly, Founder of The Freight Coach in this fireside chat. Follow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsJoin the Sales & Marketing Summit

Shannon Breen, Co-CEO & Founder at Freightvana, is joined by Chris Jolly, Founder of The Freight Coach in this fireside chat. Follow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsJoin the Sales & Marketing Summit

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.Follow Check Call on Apple PodcastsFollow Check Call on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

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.Follow Check Call on Apple PodcastsFollow Check Call on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts