Podcasts about uber freight

Megan Keith & Shawn Piper talk about Uber Freight; bridging tech & service; bringing product & design together; automation; & the future of freight technology. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [04.00] Introductions to Megan and Shawn, and their roles at Uber Freight. “I was drawn to logistics because of its complexity and impact. It's a space where smart, intuitive tools can really make a difference, and I love simplifying that complexity so transportation teams can move faster and make better decisions.” [05.21] An overview of Uber Freight, the evolution that brought together deep industry expertise from Transplace with Uber's tech DNA, and how that combination is driving the way they approach logistics today. “That fusion means that we're not just building smart tools or interesting technology, we're building tools that work in the real world. Our approach is to really get that balance of being tech-forward but operationally-grounded, to make customers more agile, resilient and informed.” “Uber Freight's mission is really leading WITH logistics professionals, that's the key word. We really go alongside our customers… The customer is the multiplier for the impact and results we can get.” [07.35] The types of customers Uber Freight typically serves, and how those customers influence Uber Freight's product strategy and service philosophy. [08.49] How Uber Freight combines managed services with advanced technology, why that blend is so important in today's complex logistics environment, and an example of how it helped solve a real operational pain point for a customer. “Identifying opportunities and actualising or contextualising them are two different things… We're able to take those opportunities and make sure those benefits are being realized, so technology and services are working together, in a loop of continuous improvement.” [11.29] The importance of scalability and flexibility, so that customers of all sizes can leverage Uber Freight's high-powered tools. [13.44] How product and design work together to tackle complex challenges across the freight ecosystem, and the core principles Uber Freight relies on to guide platform development. “When you have both in the room, you end up with more thoughtful, more elegant solutions.” [15.44] How Uber Freight builds tools that are powerful enough for complex operations, but intuitive enough for teams that may not have dedicated logistics tech staff. [18.26] How customer feedback, from customers of all sizes, shapes the Uber Freight roadmap, and the importance of putting a focus on usability. “Too much feedback is a great thing!” [22.06] Why AI has always been part of the Uber Freight ethos, why they're investing heavily in automation, and the ways they're using these technologies to empower smarter, faster decisions. [25.42] Uber Freight's Insights AI, and how it helps smaller teams punch above their weight. “It actually interprets the data, it doesn't just visualize it. It's able to identify patterns, flag risks and recommend actions, which shifts teams more to proactive management rather than reactive firefighting.” [27.25] The future of freight technology, and how Uber Freight is leading the charge. “It's connecting these different islands of automation into more systemic automation; it's a shift away from just efficiency, which has been the historical role of automation, to effectiveness.” “It's one thing for a system to identify a change but, in the real world, that change has to be implemented by people.” [29.21] The key takeaway that shippers and industry leaders should walk away with from today's discussion.   RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED:   Head over to Uber Freight's website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with Uber Freight and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Facebook, YouTube, or Instagram, or you can connect with Megan or Shawn on LinkedIn.

This week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk discuss Waymo's potential new partnership with Toyota, the launch of Aurora's driver-out commercial operations and Uber's continued effort to challenge the autonomy duopoly. On Tuesday, Waymo announced a potential partnership with Toyota to develop personally-owned autonomous vehicles, confirming a business pivot in an effort to counter Tesla's upcoming robotaxi launch in Austin. Wile Waymo signals a shift in strategy, Aurora launched fully autonomous commercial operations in partnership with Uber Freight.As Uber became Aurora's first commercial customer, the rideshare side of their business continued to double-down on autonomy, as they further fragmented the autonomy market when they announced a strategic partnership with May Mobility to deploy AVs on the platform.Recorded on Thursday, April 24, 2025--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy provides market intelligence and strategic advisory services to institutional investors and companies, delivering insights needed to stay ahead of emerging trends in the autonomy economy™. To learn more, say hello (at) roadtoautonomy.com.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/autonomy-economy/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aurora Innovation⁠ has officially launched its commercialized driverless trucking operations in Texas, running autonomous trucks without a human driver along the I-45 corridor between Houston and Dallas. The company partnered with Uber Freight and Hirschbach Motor companies for this program, which received praise from Texas Governor Greg Abbott for its potential to move products efficiently, create jobs, and improve road safety. Carrier ⁠Heartland Express⁠ posted another disappointing quarterly result for 2025, reporting its seventh straight net loss on Wednesday. Revenue fell 19 percent year over year, with leadership citing tariff uncertainties, adverse weather, and prolonged industry challenges like cost inflation outpacing freight demand as reasons for the poor performance. ⁠Penske Logistics⁠ is cutting over 300 warehouse jobs from a facility in Missouri after losing a contract with a grocery in the area. A WARN notice reported the permanent closure effective July 15th, with plans to transfer the service to a different warehousing provider and offer employees transfer opportunities to BGDC Distribution. And companies across various sectors are releasing ⁠new plans to adjust services, pricing, and more in response to evolving trade policies⁠. Staff writer Grace Sharkey gathered responses from dozens of companies, including retailers, automakers, and tech giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aurora Innovation has officially launched its commercialized driverless trucking operations in Texas, running autonomous trucks without a human driver along the I-45 corridor between Houston and Dallas. The company partnered with Uber Freight and Hirschbach Motor companies for this program, which received praise from Texas Governor Greg Abbott for its potential to move products efficiently, create jobs, and improve road safety. Carrier Heartland Express posted another disappointing quarterly result for 2025, reporting its seventh straight net loss on Wednesday. Revenue fell 19 percent year over year, with leadership citing tariff uncertainties, adverse weather, and prolonged industry challenges like cost inflation outpacing freight demand as reasons for the poor performance. Penske Logistics is cutting over 300 warehouse jobs from a facility in Missouri after losing a contract with a grocery in the area. A WARN notice reported the permanent closure effective July 15th, with plans to transfer the service to a different warehousing provider and offer employees transfer opportunities to BGDC Distribution. And companies across various sectors are releasing new plans to adjust services, pricing, and more in response to evolving trade policies. Staff writer Grace Sharkey gathered responses from dozens of companies, including retailers, automakers, and tech giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Die Logistik Startup Szene hat turbulente 10 Jahre hinter sich. Prof. Martin Schwemmer beschreibt diese Entwicklung als einen "Hype Cycle". Im Gespräch mit unserem Host Boris Felgendreher erklärt er die Hintergründe für die Entwicklung der Logistik Startup Szene in Deutschland und gibt einen Ausblick für die Zukunft. Unter anderem geht es um folgende Themen: Rückblick auf 10 Jahre Logistik-Startups: - 2014: Deutlicher Anstieg an Neugründungen (>30), z. B. ProGlove, Flaschenpost, Magazino. - 2016–2017: Boomphase mit vielen Gründungen (u. a. Sennder, Forto/FreightHub). - 2020–2021: Höhepunkt mit Einhorn-Startups (Sennder, Forto), stark durch Corona beeinflusst. - Ab 2022: Deutlicher Rückgang – Insolvenzen (z. B. Convoy), Entlassungswellen, weniger Investments. - 2024/2025: Tal der Enttäuschung im Hype-Cycle erreicht – aber gleichzeitig Konsolidierung und Reifung. Learnings & Reife der Branche: - Frühere Annahmen (z. B. schnelle Skalierung durch Digitalisierung) waren oft falsch. - Sales-Zyklen in der Logistik sind lang (6–18 Monate) → langsames Wachstum. - Plattformmodelle (z. B. Matching von Truckern und Aufträgen) sind komplexer als gedacht. Finanzierungsbedingungen heute: - Mehr Professionalität: Investoren fordern frühere Rentabilität. - Spezialisierte VCs (z. B. Prequel Ventures, Rethink Ventures), kleinere Tickets, fokussiertes Wachstum. - Bootstrapping gewinnt leicht an Relevanz, aber dominiert nicht. USA vs. Deutschland: - US-Startups skalieren schneller durch größeren Binnenmarkt und aggressivere Hustle-Kultur. - Deutschland: kleinerer Markt, fragmentiertes Europa, andere rechtliche Rahmenbedingungen. - Erfolgreiche US-Modelle (z. B. Uber Freight) nicht 1:1 übertragbar → oft Übernahme durch deutsche Startups (z. B. Sennder übernimmt Tech von Uber Freight). Rolle neuer Technologien: - KI und Robotics noch keine "kambrische Explosion" – viel Potenzial, aber noch keine breite Umsetzung. - Aktuell eher Repackaging alter Ideen als echte Innovation. - Erwartung: In den kommenden Jahren bessere, tragfähigere Anwendungen. Zukunftstreiber & angrenzende Bereiche: - Militärtechnologie als Katalysator (z. B. Drohnen, autonome Fahrzeuge, IoT, humanoide Roboter). - Entwicklungen im Militärbereich werden mittelfristig auch die Logistik stark beeinflussen. Fazit & Ausblick: - Trotz "Tal der Enttäuschung" ist das Zukunftspotenzial hoch. - Die Szene ist heute professioneller, realistischer und widerstandsfähiger. - Neue Technologien (KI, Blockchain, Robotics) werden weitere Zyklen auslösen. - Nicht vom Hype oder Anti-Hype leiten lassen – sondern informiert entscheiden. Hilfreiche Links: Martin Schwemmer ist Professor für Internationale Verkehrsbetriebswirtschaft und Logistik an der Hochschule Heilbronn. 2021 promovierte er zum Erfolg von Start-Ups in der Logistik. Neben Start- Ups und Innovationen liegt sein Blick auf den Herausforderungen und Trends des Supply Chain Management. Vor der Professur war er 2022/2023 Geschäftsführer der Bundesvereinigung Logistik e.V. und davor über zehn Jahre bei der Fraunhofer Forschungsgesellschaft als Wissenschaftler und Consultant in der Logistikmarktbeobachtung und Logistikmarktvermessung aktiv, u.a. als Autor der Studienreihe „Die Top 100 der Logistik“, die sich zum Standardwerk zur Beschreibung und Analyse der Logistikbranche entwickelt hat. Martin Schwemmer auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-schwemmer-8493ba168/ Boris Felgendreher auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/borisfelgendreher/

What if the secret to high-performing teams wasn't another strategy session—but an improv game? In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin dives into how improvisation is transforming team dynamics, leadership, and workplace culture. From LinkedIn to Amazon, top companies are embracing improv as a tool for boosting psychological safety, engagement, and creativity.  If you've ever struggled with silent meetings, hesitant team members, or a lack of collaboration, this episode is for you. Inside This Episode: Why improv isn't just for comedians—it's a powerful leadership tool. The surprising stats that show why most teams are set up for stagnation, not growth. How companies like Uber Freight and The Obama Foundation are using improv to build thriving teams. A simple, actionable improv game (“Last Word, First Word”) you can try in your next meeting. How playfulness fuels productivity (without turning work into a joke). Who This Episode Is For: Leaders, managers, and team members who want to create a culture where people feel safe to speak up, take risks, and collaborate at their best. If your meetings feel stale or your team plays it too safe, this episode will show you how to shake things up—with fun that leads to real results. And if you're interested in taking one small action right now, you can check out our newest freebie, The 5-Minute Team Commitment Reset, here. It's a plug-and-play exercise that will get your team mentally present, engaged, and committed before any meeting.  No, You Hang Up First (Let's Keep Connecting) Did today's episode resonate with you? Leave us a review sharing your favorite insight and we'll send you a free signed copy of I See You! A Leader's Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy. Have another question that we can answer? Leave us a Speakpipe audio clip and we'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Don't want to miss another episode? If you're a Spotify listener, find our show here and click “Follow.” If you're an Apple Podcast listener, click here and make sure to hit “+Follow.” Want access to a bunch of free resources for your work life? This is your personal jackpot that gives you access to the frameworks that help us thrive both personally and professionally. Whether you're trying to improve your daily routine, flesh out an idea that you've had for quite some time, or want to add more play into your day - these resources have got your back. Want 2 emails a week from us? One with a quick tip you can implement right away to enhance your personal and/or professional lives & one of our famous F.A.I.L. Fourward Friday newsletters? Subscribe here. Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it! Erin's website Erin's Instagram Erin's TikTok Erin's LinkedIn improve it!'s website improve it!'s Instagram

Hey, hey, Workday Playdate peeps! It's time for your quick bite of leadership wisdom—a little boost of inspiration, energy, and playfulness to brighten your workday.  Today, we're talking about the power of play. When was the last time you truly played pretend? Not just faking enthusiasm for Bob's homemade cookies at the office potluck—but really letting your imagination run wild like you did as a kid.   That same playful energy can transform your team. Too many teams are stuck in “work mode” 24/7. They're afraid of looking silly, stressed, overwhelmed, and holding back ideas. The stats don't lie: Only 32% of employees are engaged at work. (Gallup) 76% of employees don't feel psychologically safe to take risks. (Harvard Business Review) Your team is playing it safe instead of playing to win. But today, we're changing that with a simple improv hack: The Superhero Power Exercise. How it works: At the start of your next meeting, tell your team: “Today, you're a superhero with a power that makes you unstoppable at work.” Give them 30 seconds to think of their superhero name and work superpower. Captain Collaboration—uniting teams in a single bound Deadline Destroyer—crushing timelines before they even start Go around the room (or Zoom) and have each person introduce themselves in character. Bonus points for striking a superhero pose. Why this works: Breaks the ice and makes people comfortable Taps into creativity and shifts thinking Instantly changes the energy in the room Try it out and watch your team loosen up and engage. If you liked this, don't miss our next full episode, where we'll dive into why leaders at LinkedIn, Amazon, and Uber Freight use improv for team growth. Journal Prompts: When was the last time I allowed myself to play at work? How can I bring more creativity to my team this week? What work superpower would I give myself, and how can I use it more often? Until next time, keep playing, keep leading, and remember—the world needs the special IT that only you can bring.   If you're interested in taking one small action right now, you can check out our newest freebie, The Empathy Cheat Sheet here. Break out this 3-part list of helpful phrases before heading into any conversation or meeting, responding to an email, or hosting a one-on-one call.    No, You Hang Up First (Let's Keep Connecting) Did today's episode resonate with you? Leave us a review sharing your favorite insight and we'll send you a free signed copy of I See You! A Leader's Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy. Have another question that we can answer? Leave us a Speakpipe audio clip and we'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Don't want to miss another episode? If you're a Spotify listener, find our show here and click “Follow.” If you're an Apple Podcast listener, click here and make sure to hit “+Follow.” Want access to a bunch of free resources for your work life? This is your personal jackpot that gives you access to the frameworks that help us thrive both personally and professionally. Whether you're trying to improve your daily routine, flesh out an idea that you've had for quite some time, or want to add more play into your day - these resources have got your back. Want 2 emails a week from us? One with a quick tip you can implement right away to enhance your personal and/or professional lives & one of our famous F.A.I.L. Fourward Friday newsletters? Subscribe here. Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it! Erin's website Erin's Instagram Erin's TikTok Erin's LinkedIn improve it!'s website improve it!'s Instagram

What's behind the recent freight boom at the southern border that's being led by computer-related freight coming from Mexico? We'll explain. Also, trucker and singer Long Haul Paul has released a new trucking song, “Four Million Miles Deep.” We'll talk with him about that and more. And the cargo theft problem shows no sign of slowing anytime soon – and to make matters worse, criminals seem to changing methods and cargo. 0:00 – Newscast 09:46 – What's behind this freight boom? 24:24 – A trucking troubadour releases another song 39:23 – Cargo thieves are changing it up

Today, we'll explore FleetWorks' value in the freight market, an innovative AI-driven company that streamlines communication between brokers and carriers, and its founder's journey in the industry, Paul Singer! Paul highlights the initial challenges faced by Fleetworks related to voice quality and response times, how it enhances operational efficiency through its inbound and outbound calling capabilities, enabling brokers to manage more loads effectively without the need for immediate hiring, the future of freight brokerage, and the transition towards smaller, highly skilled teams leveraging AI for greater productivity, and emphasizes the importance of assessing potential hires for their comfort with AI tools!   About Paul Singer Paul is the CEO and co-founder of FleetWorks, an AI startup pioneering the use of autonomous AI agents in the logistics industry. FleetWorks empowers brokers like Capstone, Flock Freight, Loadsmart, and many others by automating repetitive tasks, freeing up teams to focus on building meaningful relationships. Before founding FleetWorks, Paul led the Carrier Product Team at Uber Freight, where he discovered his passion for creating tools that empower carriers and brokers to succeed. Paul holds a degree in Economics from Yale University. Outside of work, he's an avid marathon runner and is often chasing his next finish line.    Connect with Paul Website: https://www.fleetworks.ai/  Email: paul@fleetworks.ai  

The government has opened the door for the beneficial ownership information requirement to go back into effect, but with possible changes. Also, an Uber Freight expert explains the freight boom at the southern border. And truckers like shiny things. But where are the best places to put some chrome? Then, more and more trucks have automatic transmissions, and some larger carriers prefer them. Why is that, and why do old-timers mostly favor manual? 0:00 – Beneficial Ownership Information – is it on or off? 09:46 – Uptick in computer freight from Mexico 24:24 – The best places to put chrome on your truck 39:23 – Manual or automatic? The eternal transmission debate

In this episode, Andrew is joined by Jesse Buckingham, CEO and cofounder of Vooma. Jesse studied law and economics at the University of Sydney and got his MBA from Stanford. Before Vooma, he was CEO at ASG LogisTech, whose businesses included Trucker Tools, Record360, e-Courier, and PackageRoute. He was also a consultant at Bain & Company.Now, Jesse's leading the Vooma team in building AI tools that will automate the shipment lifecycle and help brokerage teams enhance productivity and reduce opex. Vooma recently raised $13M in Series A funding led by Craft Ventures, on top of a $3.6M seed round led by Index Ventures, with support from founders and execs at companies like Motive, Project44, Ryder, and Uber Freight. Andrew and Jesse cover:How to motivate teams, lead with passion, and build trust when you're not the founder.The greatest challenges around addressing and automating manual processes in logistics. How AI tools like Vooma will reinvent the way brokerages run their internal operations. The future of hiring for the skills required to thrive in an AI-driven environment.The artful balance of building an innovative, new business with having a newborn at home.Follow The Freight Pod and host Andrew Silver on LinkedIn.***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.***

Eric Johnson & Chris Mazza of Shippeo talk about visibility, how big challenges in 2024 impacted the market, & overcoming data quality challenges.   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [06.06] A closer look at two key upcoming conferences: TPM 25 – listen out for a special discount! – and Journal of Commerce's Breakbulk and Project Cargo. [08.19] From an Uber Freight product launch to how technology is enabling companies to pursue smaller incidents of overbilling in freight payments, Eric dives into the big supply chain news of the week. “They announced a product… which you might think looks like a product from Convoy, a company that's now out of business, released a few years ago. And you'd be right.” [14.12] An introduction to Chris Mazza, his career journey, and an overview of Shippeo. “All of a sudden this thing called the internet happened (!), and it began to change the things ocean carriers did internally and how they began to view their customers externally.” [17.51] From the Baltimore Bridge collapse to ongoing port strikes, the biggest challenges of 2024, and how they impacted the visibility market. “At TPM last year you had Robert Gates speaking. And when you have somebody who's basically a geopolitical and defence specialist speaking at what is arguably a transportation and supply chain conference, you know you probably have a problem.” “People are realizing that the first requirement to resiliency in their supply chain is visibility. And, for the vast majority, they do that in an older, more outdated way. They may still be relying on systems or methodologies that were developed in the 90s or 2000s.” [22.07] A closer look at visibility in the ocean and over-the-road markets, the different levels of demand and maturity, and the increasing focus on boosting ocean visibility. “We've seen an enormous jump in the quality of the data, but at the same time, we've seen a huge degradation in the underlying service. The on-time performance, the scheduling integrity – it's not good.” [31.54] A listener question: Should we consider contingency planning as part of the visibility function? [35.55] Carrier APIs – their role in accessing the best data and the challenge of navigating multiple layers of business relationships. “APIs don't clean data. But what they do, ideally, is provide you with easier access. The question in the market is: Are you going to get the best access to the best data via API, EDI or some other methodology?” [40.04] How visibility can be used to prevent missing shipments. [44.13] What Shippeo customers want when it comes to accessing, understanding, analyzing, and reporting their data. [47.02] Chris's favorite musician and why. [49.18] Eric's Dad joke of the week!   RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED:   Explore more industry news over on Journal of Commerce, and connect with Eric on LinkedIn. If you enjoyed the show, there are lots more episodes of Logtech Live With Eric Johnson to explore. You can also hear Eric on episode 238, episode 300 and episode 420.

Looking back at 2024, our goal was to capture some of the most fascinating stories from across the logistics industry. Before rolling into 2025, we've compiled four of our favorite episodes of the year into one.This includes Sal Mercogliano's analysis of how global conflicts impact supply chains, plus a deep dive into the workhorses of waterways - tugboats and barges. The compilation episode also includes an exploration of Great Lakes shipping and Michigan's natural resources, alongside highlights from Manifest 2024. LINKS:How War Affects Global Shipping with Sal MercoglianoUnderrated Modes of Shipping: Tugs, Barges, and CanalsFreight Friends: Tugboats, Barges, and Uber Freight's Carrier Summit RecapGreat Lakes Shipping and Michigan's Natural ResourcesThe Most Interesting Things We Saw at ManifestWATCH THE FULL EPISODE HEREFeedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know.---------------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interview series powered by SPI Logistics to hear directly from the company's agents on how they took the leap and found a home with SPI freight agent program. Tai TMS is designed to streamline your brokerage operations and propel growth for both FTL and LTL shipment cycles. Book a demo with the Tai team today and tell them Everything is Logistics sent you. Digital Dispatch maximizes your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers. Check out our website services here.

Uber Freight is leveraging generative AI to take out supply-chain inefficiencies, lower costs, reduce fraud and drive better customer experiences. The company cut empty miles in half for carriers on its network, and last year saved customers $1.5 billion. Technology has been the cornerstone. In this Talking Transports podcast, Lior Ron, Uber Freight's founder and CEO, joins Lee Klaskow, Bloomberg Intelligence senior transportation and logistics analyst, to share his insights about how technology will be transforming supply chains. Technology advances will also play a big part in the pace of autonomous-trucking development and commercialization. Ron also discusses growth in Mexico, fighting fraud, rate expectations, reinvesting in the business and how he found he way to transportation from big tech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk discuss the Waymo's public launch in LA, Zoox's debut in San Francisco and the emergence of Bot Auto. This week Waymo removed the waitlist and opened the service to the public in Los Angeles in an 80 square mile area. Even though the public can now ride in the vehicles, there are extended wait times (up to 40 minutes) and the inability to use freeways, increasing the average ride time. Without freeways, the Waymo service is limited in major markets such as LA and San Francisco because of the increased travel time. While Waymo is working on highway driving, the service is not available to members of the public, yet.In autonomous trucking, we are on the precipice of the emergence of the “big three”: Aurora, Kodiak, and Bot Auto. Each company has distinct advantages—Aurora's partnership with Uber Freight, Kodiak's diversified business model and capital efficiency, and Bot Auto's plan to operate their own trucking service. Episode Chapters0:00 Waymo's Los Angeles Public Launch 4:10 Autonomous Vehicles on Freeways 9:54 Zoox Hits The Road in San Francisco18:27 Bot Auto21:12 Autonomous Trucking Market25:48 Highway Driving 28:16 Instacart 31:47 Off-Road Autonomy Market 33:38 Next WeekRecorded on November 13, 2024--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy® is a leading source of data, insight and commentary on autonomous vehicles/trucks and the emerging autonomy economy™.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/autonomy-economy/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Uber Freight announced it's newest capacity-as-a-service offering, Broker Access. The tool is designed to provide capacity for other brokers through the Uber platform. Uber has tens of thousands of carriers within it's network through the development of it's own brokerage and the acquisition of Transplace. My concern with this program is, in my opinion, this is a case of double or co-brokering. Whichever terminology you choose to use, it represents a problem as most shippers would be very opposed to any type of arrangement where one broker is procuring capacity from another broker. During the episode, I break down why I believe what I do about this program, and what I think Uber should focus on moving forward to eventually reach sustainable profitability.

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In this episode of Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk discuss Tesla's highly anticipated 10/10 We Robot event and what could be announced. Could Optimus have a friend? Could Tesla introduce Full Self-Driving (Supervised) for Tesla Semi? Will the robotaxi be a two passenger vehicle? There are lots of questions that will be answered next week live on the Warner Bros. backlot in Burbank, CA. As Tesla is poised to potentially change the market, Waymo has begun their early rider program in Austin, Texas in a 37 square mile ODD. Next up for early rider, Atlanta. We expect Waymo to begin Atlanta early rider access in November 2024. Then there is Zoox which announced a new partnership with the Vegas Golden Knights and delayed their Vegas robotaxi launch until 2025 as part of the announcement. Wrapping up the episode, Grayson and Walter discuss Xiaodi Hou's new start-up, Bot Auto and Uber Freight's growing role in the autonomous trucking ecosystem. Episode Chapters0:00 10/10 Tesla We Robot Event1:50 Venture Capitalists and Wall Street's Outlook on Autonomy Investments5:25 Perhaps a Two Passenger Tesla Robotaxi?7:06 Tesla Semi10:14 Waymo's Increased Testing of the Zeekr Vehicle 13:18 California's Autonomous Vehicle Bills Vetoed18:20 Waymo Begins Early Rider Access in Austin20:51 Zoox / Golden Knights Partnership 25:25 AVRide26:43 Sidewalk Delivery Bots30:12 Bot Auto33:38 Next WeekRecorded on October 3, 2024--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy® is a leading source of data, insight and commentary on autonomous vehicles/trucks and the emerging autonomy economy™.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/autonomy-economy/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever wondered how that giant TV made its way to your living room? Spoiler alert: it might've hitched a ride on a barge! In this episode of "Everything is Logistics," Blythe dives into the unsung heroes of shipping: tugboats, barges, and canals. Teaming up with Grace Sharkey, they're exploring the ins and outs of these often-overlooked workhorses of the waterways, revealing their crucial role in global transportation.Links: Grace's Linktree Tugboat mug on Everything is Logistics Freight Friends: Tugboats, Barges, and Uber Freight's Carrier Summit RecapFreight Friends: Space Logistics, Shipping Canals, and Fighting Food Fraud in our Supply ChainWATCH THE FULL EPISODE HEREFeedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know.---------------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interview series powered by SPI Logistics to hear directly from the company's agents on how they took the leap and found a home with SPI freight agent program. Tai TMS is designed to streamline your brokerage operations and propel growth for both FTL and LTL shipment cycles. Book a demo with the Tai team today and tell them Everything is Logistics sent you. Trimble is transforming the way the world works through industry leading solutions that reduce cost and maximize productivity. Learn more about Trimble Technology here.Digital Dispatch maximizes your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers. Check out our website services here.

Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk, discuss Wall Street's perspective on autonomy, the implications that autonomy could have on Uber and whether it'a s strength or weakness for Uber. Along with the impact of Tesla entering the robotaxi market and the growth of Waymo.Later in the conversation they explore topics such as the potential for autonomous vehicles to be marketed as a premium service, the challenges of integrating Chinese-made vehicles into U.S. markets, and the future of food delivery services.Episode Chapters0:00 Wall Street's Perspective on Autonomy3:33 Uber13:01 Autonomous Vehicle Insurance16:32 Autonomy as a Premium Service18:55 Waymo30:37 Uber Freight33:42 Delivery (Uber Eats & Instacart)38:46 Until Next WeekRecorded on September 5, 2024--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy® is a leading source of data, insight and commentary on autonomous vehicles/trucks and the emerging autonomy economy™.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/autonomy-economy/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alyssa Correale's journey in the logistics and supply chain industry is nothing short of inspiring. Ever wondered how a career can evolve from a small family business to leading roles in major companies like Niagara Bottling and Uber Freight? Alyssa shares her path, from her humble beginnings at Giovanni Foods, where she learned the ropes of logistics on a personal level hand-writing BOLs for drivers, to tackling the immense challenges of supply chain efficiency and innovation in larger corporate settings. Her story is a testament to the power of perseverance, resilience, and embracing change at each stage of her career.Facing gender bias and professional hurdles, Alyssa's narrative is rich with personal anecdotes and lessons from her professional life. She recounts her strategic move to Colorado, the transition from Molson Coors to MicroStar Logistics, and the pivotal roles she played in these companies. Through her experiences, Alyssa emphasizes the importance of supportive networks, informal mentorship, and maintaining a growth mindset. Her candid reflections on overcoming bias in a male-dominated industry provide valuable insights for anyone facing similar challenges.From the complexities of transportation in the bottled water industry to the innovative leaps at Uber Freight, Alyssa's career highlights the importance of adaptability and continuous improvement. She discusses building robust carrier networks, handling rapid industry growth, and balancing professional life with motherhood. Alyssa's insights into digital brokerage and the ongoing evolution of logistics are a must-listen for industry professionals. Join us for a compelling episode filled with actionable takeaways and an in-depth look at the triumphs and tribulations of a remarkable career in logistics.***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.***

Are you a shipper looking for a product to price accurately and predict future pricing? We're excited to present Dawn Salvucci-Favier and Matthew Harding from greenscreens.ai to give some value in this live episode! Dawn and Matthew talk about enabling more dynamic procurement processes and quantifying operational behaviors affecting pricing. They also emphasize data-driven decision-making, industry challenges, and something exciting to expect from greenscreens.ai!   About Dawn Salvucci-Favier and Matthew Harding Dawn Salvucci-Favier brings more than 28 years of transportation management industry leadership to Greenscreens.ai. She has spent the past 20 years leading Global Product Strategy & Management at major Transportation Management System (TMS) providers including Manugistics, JDA Software, Shippers Commonwealth, RedPrairie (all now Blue Yonder) and most recently 3Gtms, Inc. In each of these roles Dawn was able to develop and execute a vision and strategy for delivering industry-leading technology solutions to the Logistics market. During her time at Shippers Commonwealth, Dawn was President & Chief Operating Officer where she had full P&L management responsibilities for the $6 million, value-added service provider of logistics solutions and continued in a leadership role of SVP & General Manager for the RedPrairie On-Demand TMS business unit that resulted from the sale of the company to RedPrairie. She also brings extensive 3PL & Shipper Logistics operations experience having also spent time as Director of Logistics Services for NFI Interactive Logistics and starting her career in the inbound transportation management function at Staples, Inc and The TJX Companies.   With 25 years of supply chain and transportation industry experience, Matthew has held numerous leadership roles supporting consulting, technology, data analytics and third party logistics (3PL) services. Matthew comes to Greenscreens.ai from Transplace (recently acquired by Uber Freight), where he served as Senior Vice President of Data Science leading teams in data architecture, supply chain analytics and logistics engineering services. In prior roles, Matthew has led freight the development of trucking market intelligence consortiums, and developed transportation market intelligence products and services for shippers and 3PLs. Matthew's educational background includes a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering with Honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and a Masters of Engineering in Logistics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.   Connect with Dawn and Matthew Website: https://www.greenscreens.ai/  For Brokers: https://brokers.greenscreens.ai/  For Shippers: https://shippers.greenscreens.ai/  Referral Program: https://shippers.greenscreens.ai/#ReferShipper  Shipper Pilot Program: https://shippers.greenscreens.ai/#shipper-form  

Ossa Fisher, President of Aurora joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss how Aurora is preparing for driver-out operations in Texas by the end of the year. Aurora is taking a disciplined approach that Ossa likens to the preparation of elite athletes training for the Olympics.Aurora's advanced perception system combined with their proprietary FirstLight LiDAR is assisting the company in their journey towards driver-out operations. The FirstLight LiDAR can detect obstacles up to four football fields away, significantly enhancing safety. Aurora's development strategy combines on-road testing, controlled track environment testing, and extensive simulations. They're rigorously preparing for various weather conditions and rare events to ensure maximum safety and reliability. The company's partnerships with PACCAR, Volvo and Uber Freight will enable the company to scale operations and build a meaningful business overtime. The business model could change over time as it was developed to be flexible as the company scales driver-out commercial operations.The first lane that Aurora will operate driver-out will be Dallas to Houston followed by El Paso to Fort Worth. It's has been a big journey for Aurora to get to driver-out operations and it will be a bigger journey once driver-out operations commence and expand to multiple lanes.Recorded on Tuesday, July 9, 2024Episode Chapters0:00 Preparing for Driver-Out4:46 Uber Freight Partnership7:14 Customer Exceptions for Driver-Out9:06 Driver-Out Lanes9:48 Fright Lane Patterns11:05 Scaling Aurora14:09 Safety19:29 Building Trust22:11 Driver-Out Operations & Infrastructure23:47 OEM Partnerships26:55 CDL30:57 Economics of Aurora 37:26 Aurora's Impact on the Trucking Industry 39:46 Key Takeaways--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy® is a leading source of data, insight and commentary on autonomous vehicles/trucks and the emerging autonomy economy™. The company has two businesses: The Road to Autonomy Indices, with Standard and Poor's Dow Jones Indices as the custom calculation agent; Media, which includes The Road to Autonomy and Autonomy Economy podcasts as well as This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Episode 737 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about a Microsoft outage that has grounded flights nationwide, closed shipping ports and shuttered trucking terminals. What happened, who is impacted and when will things get back to normal? FreightWaves' Eric Kulisch gets us the latest news. It takes a flatbed expert to truly rate the strap work. So, I invited J and R Transfer's Josue Ramos on to teach us how the strap work works. We'll learn about load securement, best straps and fatherhood in trucking. Aurora and Uber Freight have teamed to bring autonomous trucking to the digital freight platform. They are launching Premier Autonomy, a new program providing early access to over 1 billion of Aurora's driverless miles to Uber Freight carriers through 2030. We're talking to Uber Freight's Olivia Hu and Aurora's Zac Andreoni about how the partnership came together and how it works.  Hogs hit Los Angeles ports this fall. Javier Vera at Toyota Material Handling Solutions and Aura Benchetrat at BlueCargo tell us about the first annual Port of LA/LB charity motorcycle ride.  Plus new data says people in supply chain don't have work friends; fire shipments; robot casino cops; and more. 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 737 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about a Microsoft outage that has grounded flights nationwide, closed shipping ports and shuttered trucking terminals. What happened, who is impacted and when will things get back to normal? FreightWaves' Eric Kulisch gets us the latest news. It takes a flatbed expert to truly rate the strap work. So, I invited J and R Transfer's Josue Ramos on to teach us how the strap work works. We'll learn about load securement, best straps and fatherhood in trucking. Aurora and Uber Freight have teamed to bring autonomous trucking to the digital freight platform. They are launching Premier Autonomy, a new program providing early access to over 1 billion of Aurora's driverless miles to Uber Freight carriers through 2030. We're talking to Uber Freight's Olivia Hu and Aurora's Zac Andreoni about how the partnership came together and how it works.  Hogs hit Los Angeles ports this fall. Javier Vera at Toyota Material Handling Solutions and Aura Benchetrat at BlueCargo tell us about the first annual Port of LA/LB charity motorcycle ride.  Plus new data says people in supply chain don't have work friends; fire shipments; robot casino cops; and more. 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 728 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Truck Tech's Alan Adler to break down the autonomous trucking deal between Aurora and Uber Freight. We'll look into the good, the bad and the ugly of Drivers-as-a-Service. Continuing in autonomy, we'll also look into Gatik's strides toward mass production of autonomous trucks.  It's Christmas in July so Reliance Partners is Haulin' for the Holidays. Jessie Merritt tells us all about the fundraiser that they're doing along with Tennessee Trucking Association and the Young Professionals Council. Qued's enigmatic Tom Curee jumps on the show to talk about the company's new scheduling API partnership, and he'll also share with us how to remove a swarm of bees from your house. Plus, what to do when your trailer is on fire; dump truck takes a dump; tender rejects hit 2-year highs; Dali sails again and more. 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 728 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Truck Tech's Alan Adler to break down the autonomous trucking deal between Aurora and Uber Freight. We'll look into the good, the bad and the ugly of Drivers-as-a-Service. Continuing in autonomy, we'll also look into Gatik's strides toward mass production of autonomous trucks.  It's Christmas in July so Reliance Partners is Haulin' for the Holidays. Jessie Merritt tells us all about the fundraiser that they're doing along with Tennessee Trucking Association and the Young Professionals Council. Qued's enigmatic Tom Curee jumps on the show to talk about the company's new scheduling API partnership, and he'll also share with us how to remove a swarm of bees from your house. Plus, what to do when your trailer is on fire; dump truck takes a dump; tender rejects hit 2-year highs; Dali sails again and more. 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

Uber Freight and Aurora Innovation have announced a multi-year collaboration that will see Aurora's autonomous driving technology offered on the Uber Freight network through 2030.  The deal gives Aurora access to shipping customers as it prepares to launch its fully driverless commercial service later this year. It also helps Aurora also secure longer-term customers through Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Acquire tons of knowledge in technology utilization from today's episode with Chris Torrence! Chris joins the show to cover the importance of maintaining a neutral mindset in the freight industry, the role of AI in automation and augmentation, the significance of human-to-human interaction, Optum's focus on optimization, and the challenges in technology adoption, data fragmentation, and standardization. There's more to learn from our conversation, so don't miss out!    About Chris Torrence A Visionary Leader in Transportation and Logistics Technology, Chris Torrence serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at Optym, Inc. Torrence possesses over 20 years of vast and equally diverse experience within the commercial logistics, transportation, and supply chain solutions industry. From the US military to industry-leading incumbents and hyper-growth start-ups, he has worn virtually every functional hat imaginable within the space. He fundamentally believes the ability to harmonize human capital with advanced technology is paramount for success in the modern day freight ecosystem. Prior to joining Optym, Chris proudly served in the United States Air Force with three wartime tours of duty under his belt. While on active-duty, he was charged with overseeing logistics readiness, joint task force operations, and installation deployment planning for the Department of Defense. Following his military service, Chris spent over a decade at global 3PL behemoth, C.H. Robinson, primarily with the TMC division whereby he was selected to work onsite managing the complex logistical needs for multinational Fortune 100 shippers. This unique exposure equipped him with the ability to truly understand the intricacies of enterprise supply chains from multiple vantage points.  Chris was later tapped to help orchestrate the launching of Uber Freight, to include the autonomous truck program as part of Uber's Advanced Technologies Group. He subsequently led global expansion efforts at premier SaaS visibility provider, FourKites, Inc., before becoming a senior executive at Arrive Logistics, one of the fastest growing freight brokerages in the United States. Most recently, Chris led strategic sales and go-to-market strategy for Optimal Dynamics, a Princeton University spinoff specializing in advanced AI and sequential decision analytics within the trucking sector. During his three year tenure at OD, Chris personally generated over 80% of the organization's total revenue (ARR/TCV). He was also a critical piece in securing north of $56 million in VC funding.  Chris Torrence's combination of industry knowledge, leadership success, strategic vision, and passion for innovation makes him a compelling and influential speaker for transportation and logistics media and events. His insights into the intersection of technology, AI, and logistics are invaluable for audiences keen on navigating the complexities of the modern-day freight ecosystem.   Connect with Chris Website: https://optym.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-torrence-0ab7923b/  

Dr. Laura welcomes special guest Erin Diehl to the show to talk about radical empathy and Erin's new book “I See You!: A Leader's Guide to Energizing Your Team Through Radical Empathy”. Erin Diehl is a Business Improv Edutainer, author, and keynote speaker who hosts the improve it! podcast. Dr. Laura and Erin talk about Erin's recent journey of self-exploration and why she was called to write her book after emerging from an oppressive hustle mentality.Erin understands how people get to a place of being overloaded, stressed, burnt out, and feeling like they don't matter. Her desire through the book and her work is to help people, including leaders, give to themselves and take moments of self-reflection. She shares her journey through struggles with infertility and the physical pain that came from overwork. Erin's story of how she decluttered her life, found her purpose, and claimed inner peace is inspiring. The revelations and discoveries in her book are for everyone to apply to their own lives, especially those in management positions so toxic leadership can be replaced by leaders who are empathetic and supportive.“And it's so crazy how our thoughts really affect every cell in our body. And I'll tell you this, I didn't heal, I had chronic back pain, like shoulder pain and back pain that was so tight... I would literally cry myself to sleep at night because I was just so frustrated. … I took every ergonomic chair on Amazon into my office. I tried all the things, all the pillows, and went to all the doctors. And no one could say what was wrong. And I finally realized it was just my own mental emotions and my own thoughts that were really stagnating me. And I had not dealt with a lot of things.” Erin DiehlAbout Erin Diehl:Erin “Big” Diehl is a Business Improv Edutainer, Failfluencer, and Professional Zoombie. Through a series of unrelated dares, Erin created improve it!, a unique professional development company that pushes others to laugh, learn, play, and grow. Among her many accolades, Erin is most proud of successfully coercing over 30,000 professionals to chicken dance.Erin Diehl is a graduate of Clemson University, and a former experiential marketing and recruiting professional as well as a veteran improviser from the top improvisational training programs in Chicago, including The Second City, i.O. Theater and The Annoyance Theatre.Erin has spoken on global stages both virtually and in person - with companies like Uber Freight, Walgreens, Motorola, LinkedIn and The Obama Foundation (to name a few)! She is a member of The Chicago Innovation Awards Women's Cohort and a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program. She is also the proud host of a Top 1% Global Podcast, The improve it! Podcast, which you can find anywhere you listen to pods!When she's not playing pretend or facilitating, she enjoys walking on the beach with her husband, son, and eight-pound toy poodle, BIGG DIEHL.Resources:Website: LearnToImproveIt.comThe improve it! PodcastErin Diehl on Instagram“I See You!: A Leader's Guide to Energizing Your Team Through Radical Empathy” by Erin DiehlMarie Kondo“When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress” by Gabor Maté MDBestseller Masterclass with Gabby Bernstein“The Artist's Way” by Julia CameronLearn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.liveFor more resources, look into Dr. Laura's organizations: Canada Career CounsellingSynthesis Psychology

Join Grace Sharkey and Blythe for the latest installment of Freight Friends, where they give some love to the unsung modes of shipping: tugboats and barges. Grace also gives us insight into Uber's third annual Carrier Summit, and gals close out the show by talking about the illegal ivory supply chain, Hubble Network, and good freight marketing. QUOTES:"Conventionally, tugboat captains move close to the assisted vessel to be able to grab the messenger line from the assisted vessels troops, often even under the bow or in the turbulent. A minor floor in the maneuvering can result in major damage or injuries of the deck crew of both the tugboat and the assisted ship." - From the video"Most of the sales processes are very manual, and you got to talk to a lot of people, depending on what you're doing, you may be coordinating across 3456 different parties, each of which you have to communicate individually, depending on your use case. And that creates a really high barrier of entry for shippers." - From the Open Tug video"So we simplify that we're the first digital marketplace to connect bulk and Breakbulk shippers with transportation and terminal capacity. Customers simply search for their requirements or destinations or cargo and their timeline, they booked that shipment and they track it to their destination." - From the Open Tug videoLINKS:Grace's LinktreeNational Geographic's “Warlords of Ivory”Uber Freight Tugboat mug on Everything is Logistics OpenTugSSBadgerBoatNerdA Crash Course in Freight AI with Garrett AllenLessons from 15 Years at TQL with Chris FieldsTenney GroupHubble NetworkWATCH THE FULL EPISODE HEREFeedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know.---------------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interview series powered by SPI Logistics to hear directly from the company's agents on how they took the leap and found a home with SPI freight agent program. Tai TMS is designed to streamline your brokerage operations and propel growth for both FTL and LTL shipment cycles. Book a demo with the Tai team today and tell them Everything is Logistics sent you. Maximize your website's performance as a sales tool with Digital Dispatch's website management.

Transport Topics is the news leader in trucking and freight transportation. Today's daily briefing includes news on a movers coalition pushing back on a government contract, scores of entities pushing back on a proposed California locomotive rule, and Uber Freight launching a spot freight fulfillment platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Managing up, managing down, and managing across are key skills to succeed at work. Find out how to set clear expectations, resolve conflict, and increase your chances of success at work with these insightful tips from Amy Malin.Amy Malin, former Google sales specialist and current Director of Learning and Development at project44, has honed her expertise across notable companies including Uber Freight. With a Master's degree in Human Resources and Organizational Development, her areas of expertise include leadership, learning design, and coaching. Amy leverages her experience as a Google 'gTrainer' to shape strategic L&D visions and enhance organizational capabilities. To learn more, follow or connect with Amy on LinkedIn!✨ Business English training for career success.Sign up and start learning for free.

Mazen Danaf, Senior Economist and Applied Scientist, Uber Freight joined Grayson Brulte on The Autonomy Economy podcast to discuss the economic conditions impacting the adoption of autonomous and electric trucks. In this engaging economic discussion, Mazen provides valuable insights into the forces molding the future of autonomous and electric trucking. With $18 billion of freight under management, Uber Freight has a unique vantage point into wider market dynamics.A key focus of the conversation is the recent rebound in consumer spending on goods, which increased 5% year-over-year in 2023 after a two-year stagnation. This positive demand signal bodes well for increased freight volumes and a potential freight market recovery emerging in Q2 2024, according to Mazen. Other indicators such as improving manufacturing data, reduced truck orders, and employment in long-haul trucking are creating conditions conducive to higher freight demand.However, Mazen cautioned that the $1.13 trillion in U.S. consumer credit card debt, while elevated, has returned to a manageable 5% debt-to-income ratio consistent with pre-pandemic levels. Monitoring factors like unemployment will be crucial to gauge if the consumer remains able to sustain spending.Turning to transformative freight technologies, Mazen emphasized the importance of analyzing autonomous and electric truck adoption through a comprehensive economic lens rather than a tech lens. Long-term, he expects a decades-long transition facilitated by a hybrid approach of both autonomous and professional driver operations.For electric trucks, substantial public and private investment is needed to build out charging infrastructure at scale. Freight-dense interstate corridors like Los Angeles-Inland Empire and Dallas- Houston are prime candidates for targeted electrification efforts to maximize emissions reduction.The overarching theme of the podcast was consumer behavior, market forces, infrastructure, and the regulatory environment will all shape trucking's autonomous and electric future as much as the technology itself. Mazen stressed, “it's interesting to look at the broader context…because it will definitely have an effect.” Uber Freight's vast data intelligence provides a powerful economic prism through which to forecast this transformation.Chapters:0:00 Introduction 0:40 Consumer Spending and The Economy 6:50 Fed Interest Rate Cuts 9:12 Real Estate Markets 11:08 Layoffs 12:50 Decline in Freight Market Job Growth 14:40 Carriers Investing in Autonomous Trucks 21:04 Autonomous Trucks and Intermodal 24:13 Autonomous Trucking in California 27:34 Autonomous and Electric Trucks Impact on Jobs 31:15 Introducing Electric Trucks into Fleets 41:27 Q4 2023 Truck Sales Decline 43:44 Freight Recovery 45:43 Key TakeawaysRecorded on Thursday, February 15, 2024--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy® is a leading source of data, insight and commentary on autonomous vehicles/trucks and the emerging autonomy economy™. The company has two businesses: The Road to Autonomy Indices, with Standard and Poor's Dow Jones Indices as the custom calculation agent; Media, which includes The Road to Autonomy and Autonomy Economy podcasts as well as This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our guest on this week's episode is Anne-Marie Michel, a photographer based in London who has just completed a photographic book on female truckers. Women drivers make up a growing percentage of our nation's truck operators. Michel captured the lives of these women and the special bond they share as "Sisters of the Road."This week we heard that that warehouse construction boom that resulted from Covid supply chain delays and customer demand is finally cooling off. That comes from a report from Cushman & Wakefield, which found that construction starts in the industrial sector have slowed dramatically this year for two reasons:  tenant demand has waned and hurdles to new construction activity have grown. We all know that due to climate change we have to eventually wean off of fossil fuels to power the nation's transportation fleets. But, a new report shows that there are lots of hurdles to jump and a huge cost to embracing our electrical future. We share the details and expected costs of the needed infrastructure that will be needed. It may require a more common-sense approach to electrification.Supply Chain Xchange  also offers a podcast series called Supply Chain in the Fast Lane.  It is co-produced with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.  Go to your favorite podcast platform to subscribe and to listen to past and future episodes.Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:Sisters of the Road websiteUber FreightConstruction starts slow down dramatically for industrial real estateReport pegs cost of electrifying US commercial truck fleet at $1-trillionGet episode transcriptsVisit Supply Chain XchangeListen to CSCMP and Supply Chain Xchange's Supply Chain in the Fast Lane podcastSend feedback about this podcast to podcast@agilebme.comPodcast is sponsored by: ApteanOther linksAbout DC VELOCITYSubscribe to DC VELOCITYSign up for our FREE newslettersAdvertise with DC VELOCITYTop 10 Supply Chain Management Podcasts

Independent owner-operator Debbie Desiderato, long hauling with her authority as Walkabout Transport, probably needs no introduction to regular Overdrive readers. Her insight around customer relationships and so much more has featured in Overdrive multiple times through the years, and last year she was one of our Truckers of the Month in the Trucker of the Year program: https://www.overdriveonline.com/15541324 At the top of the podcast, Desiderato describes the seven years that have elapsed since she first met photographer/author Anne-Marie Michel. The owner-operator's one of 40 female truck drivers and owner-operators in America interviewed for the Britain-based Michel's “Sisters of the Road” book. Long in the making, as owner-operator Desiderato made clear, yet it's been out a couple of years now, and making something of a splash around the country right now with a photo-exhibit trailer being pulled behind Desiderato's Western Star. She's run with the exhibit clear across the country from an origin point in San Francisco to start Women's History Month on the way to the Mid-American Trucking Show, coming up here shortly, March 21-23 in Louisville, Kentucky. Preview MATS happenings, and access coverage in the aftermath, via this collection: https://www.overdriveonline.com/t/4372607 Overdrive Radio spoke with Debbie about the experience thus far on the tour, which to date has offered up no shortage of opportunity to school the uninitiated on the ins and outs, the struggles and triumphs, of truck drivers of all stripes. Plenty share-the-road talk, too. "The blind spots," Desiderato offered. "and how I've got a hood on this truck. They can see now if they're by my passenger steer tire how I couldn't see them if they're driving a small car. They got a big education." She was referring mostly to 100s of international and otherwise trucking-uninitiated attendees of FotoFest in Houston, where her Western Star was parked up with the exhibit trailer for plenty public interaction through Wednesday, March 13, this week. She's due to arrive in Louisville March 18 for MATS, with stops along the way in Arkansas at Uber Freight headquarters and Saturday, March 16, at the Idella Hansen Petro in Little Rock. All in all, she notes, the tour and her inclusion in the "Sisters of the Road" book has been an opportunity to sit right at the intersection between the business and work of trucking, and the wider U.S. and world cultures. Read more about "Sisters of the Road" via Long Haul Paul's 2022 review of the book: https://www.overdriveonline.com/overdrive-extra/article/15296897/iconographic-fiercely-resilient-portraits-sisters-of-the-road Also in the podcast: Owner-operators Lee and Lisa Schmitt detail recent similar share-the-road opportunities the pair of founding members of CDL Drivers Unlimited got with the entire Mudflap app staff. Revisit recent talks with the Schmitts about CDLDU's Driver Advocacy Network at this link: https://www.overdriveonline.com/overdrive-radio/podcast/15665521/truckers-new-chance-at-affordable-health-insurance

Are freight brokers going out of business? Everyone is scared that Uber Freight, Amazon Freight, and other digital freight platforms are going to force freight brokers out of business. Well, In this episode of Freight Broker Boot Camp, I will share FACTS vs. FICTION about the future of Freight Brokerage. Stay tuned.   Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [00:34] What is a Digital Freight Broker? [01:10] The Story of the First-Ever Online Stock Trading [02:06] Why would anybody use a stock broker if they can do it online? [03:22] The Story of Blockbuster Video and It's Downfall [04:53] Tip #1 - You have to learn to evolve and leverage technology to enhance your offering, lower your operational cost, and make you more efficient and competitive. [05:31] Ascend TMS: Sign up for FREE! Use Coupon Code "FBBC" - www.FreightBrokerBootCamp.com/TMS [06:02] Tip #2 - Focus on Relationships over Transactions [06:39] Tip #3 - Opportunities That Require a Level of Complexity [09:30] Proof of How Valuable Freight Brokers Are in the Ecosystem [11:39] Get Your Freight Broker Training NOW! - www.FreightBrokerBootCamp.com [12:02] Subscribe, Rate & Review! ---------------------------------- If you enjoyed this episode, please RATE / REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE to ensure you never miss an episode. Connect w/ Dennis & Learn More! Connect with me on LinkedIn Learn to Become A Freight Broker/Agent in 30 Days or Less! Watch Freight Broker Training Videos FREE

Timothy Dooner, Host, WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discus the rise and fall of digital freight brokerages and the growth of autonomous truckingThe conversation begins with Dooner discussing his outlook for the freight market.There is 8. 1% less brokerages than there were a year ago at the start of this year. But there's still 17% more brokerages than we started at the pandemic. Everyone's been waiting for not just volumes to go up, but the way freight works, it's volume plus capacity. They've been waiting for the capacity to go down. Volumes are looking a little bit better. Things are receding and this year I'm hearing a lot more optimism. – Timothy DoonerThe optimism is being shared by Walmart as there are rumors circulating that Walmart is looking to develop a digital freight brokerage. Since Walmart operates their own fleet, they have a unique data set that could potentially help them leapfrog the competition when and if they are introduce a digital freight brokerage service. The freight market is currently turbulent as the demand for freight and the capacity to haul the freight are not in sync. Then there is the California electric truck mandate which will ultimately end up increasing the costs to ship freight, hurting both the carriers and the consumer. Could these mandates help to accelerate the adoption of autonomous truck as they are cheaper to operate? It's possible and as we are seeing in California, autonomous vehicle technology is not always welcome. in San Francisco vandals set fire to a Waymo autonomous vehicle with a firework, burning the vehicle to the ground. If the regulatory environment in California eventually allows autonomous trucks to operate, will similar vandals also try to cause damage to autonomous trucks? Autonomous trucking is going to play a major role in the future of trucking and the global economy. As the technology is developed different business models are going to come to fruition and one of those is the licensing model. Kodiak has the potential to license their SensorPods technology, creating a lucrative revenue stream as they develop their autonomous trucking platform. This is in addition to their growing defense business.Then there is Uber. Uber has investments in Aurora and Waabi, and has the Uber Freight division. Yet they do not operate an autonomous trucking fleet. Grayson and Dooner go onto dicuss Uber's autonomous trucking investment strategy and who ultimately owns the asset.Wrapping up the conversation, Dooner shares his 2024 outlook for the trucking market. Recorded on Wednesday, February 14, 2023Episode Chapters0:00 Introduction 1:34 Freight Market Outlook 7:31 Walmart's Rumored Digital Freight Brokerage 10:42 Are Electric Truck Mandates Accelerating the Adoption of Autonomous Trucks 13:57 Vandals in San Fransisco Set Fire to a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle 18:20 Commercializing Autonomous Trucking 25:32 The Business of Kodiak Robotics28:15 Autonomous Delivery Drones 31:55 Uber's Autonomous Trucking Investment Strategy 39:18 Who Owns the Asset? 42:59 Tesla Cybertruck 43:52 Apple Vision Pro 51:08 2024 Trucking Outlook--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy® is a leading source of data, insight and analysis on autonomous vehicles/trucks and the emerging autonomy economy™. The company has two businesses: The Road to Autonomy Indices, with Standard and Poor's Dow Jones Indices as the custom calculation agent; Media, which includes The Road to Autonomy podcast and This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On episode 681 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by Zeem Solutions founder and CEO Paul Gioupis. Zeem just cut the ribbon on its charging depot in Inglewood, California. We'll find out why Gioipis thinks this is the first step toward electrifying millions of trucks in the state. Uber Freight has released a Scheduling API pilot for the Scheduling Standards Consortium's Technical Standard. What's all that mean? Raj Subbiah, head of product at Uber Freight, tells us why this is a leap forward in streamlining operations for all stakeholders in the freight ecosystem. It isn't just trucks that are facing pressure from environmental interests. Container shipping is also in the crosshairs. VesselBot founder and CEO Constantine Komodromos takes a look at the data behind containership emissions. How important are owner-operators to the brokerage model? Are carrier vetting tools a solution if they harm legitimate carriers? Able Transport founder and CEO Liz Wayne answers these burning questions and more. Plus, Super Bowl loser supply chain and spot market hangover cured?  Watch on YouTube 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 681 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by Zeem Solutions founder and CEO Paul Gioupis. Zeem just cut the ribbon on its charging depot in Inglewood, California. We'll find out why Gioipis thinks this is the first step toward electrifying millions of trucks in the state. Uber Freight has released a Scheduling API pilot for the Scheduling Standards Consortium's Technical Standard. What's all that mean? Raj Subbiah, head of product at Uber Freight, tells us why this is a leap forward in streamlining operations for all stakeholders in the freight ecosystem. It isn't just trucks that are facing pressure from environmental interests. Container shipping is also in the crosshairs. VesselBot founder and CEO Constantine Komodromos takes a look at the data behind containership emissions. How important are owner-operators to the brokerage model? Are carrier vetting tools a solution if they harm legitimate carriers? Able Transport founder and CEO Liz Wayne answers these burning questions and more. Plus, Super Bowl loser supply chain and spot market hangover cured?  Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest on this week's episode is Siddharth Priyesh, vice president and head of the Americas and Caribbean regions at CrimsonLogic. All businesses have been affected by increasing inflation and the high interest rates that have been set to curb that inflation. It has caused some sectors to suffer worse than others. Transportation has been one of the industries hit the hardest with higher costs. Will those impacts continue during the year, and what can businesses do to lessen the pain? Transportation and logistics professionals in the United States and Europe say their companies are coming up short in three areas that get a lot of attention in business circles these days: artificial intelligence (AI), sustainability, and supply chain visibility. That's according to a recent study from location data and technology firm Here Technologies, released this week. We share the details of the research and what it means to supply chain management. One of the biggest buzzwords of the past couple years has been digitalization. But in the waves of new technology we see all the time, it to can be hard to keep track of exactly what that means. And are we there yet? Are we digitalized? This week, we saw two stories that give an idea of a progress report on that question, specifically in the area of transportation. We share the details.CSCMP's Supply Chain Xchange  also offers a podcast series called Supply Chain in the Fast Lane.  It is co-produced with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.  Go to your favorite podcast platform to subscribe and to listen to past and future episodes.Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:CrimsonLogicStudy finds lack of data analytics and AI utilization in logisticsCH Robinson says appointment scheduling tech saves 74 hours per loadUber Freight rolls out pilot version of freight scheduling APIGet episode transcriptsVisit Supply Chain XchangeListen to CSCMP and Supply Chain Xchange's Supply Chain in the Fast Lane podcastSend feedback about this podcast to podcast@agilebme.comPodcast is sponsored by: ApteanOther linksAbout DC VELOCITYSubscribe to DC VELOCITYSign up for our FREE newslettersAdvertise with DC VELOCITYTop 10 Supply Chain Management Podcasts

Our guest on this week's episode is Melanie Nuce-Hilton, senior vice president, innovation and partnerships, at GS1 US. The world has long used barcodes for data tracking and transactions – we see them stamped on nearly every product we buy. However, new standards are being introduced to replace the humble bar code with more sophisticated codes that can contain much more data. We talk about the benefits and use cases for the newer 2D types of barcodes.We've been hearing about the potential for autonomous self-driving trucks for a few years now. The technology could be applied in transportation and could ease driver shortages. There have been a number of pilot programs for testing autonomous vehicles, but we also see some opposition to their adoption over concerns of safety. Today we share some of the latest news concerning these autonomous technologies. Speakers at this year's SMC3 JumpStart conference in Atlanta shared their views that the challenging conditions that have plagued freight markets for the past couple of years will continue in 2024 – but that the volatility will diminish as the year progresses. We share details on what they had to say.CSCMP's Supply Chain Xchange  also offers a podcast series called Supply Chain in the Fast Lane.  It is co-produced with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.  Go to your favorite podcast platform to subscribe and to listen to past and future episodes.Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:GS1 USRyder and Kodiak open autonomous truck port in HoustonTeamsters and police opposed South Dakota bill allowing autonomous vehiclesSluggish outlook prevails, freight leaders sayGet episode transcriptsVisit Supply Chain XchangeListen to CSCMP and Supply Chain Quarterly's Supply Chain in the Fast Lane podcastSend feedback about this podcast to podcast@agilebme.comPodcast is sponsored by: ApteanOther linksAbout DC VELOCITYSubscribe to DC VELOCITYSign up for our FREE newslettersAdvertise with DC VELOCITYTop 10 Supply Chain Management Podcasts

On today's episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to NASA pilots David Nils Larson and James Less about the agency's new super quiet supersonic jet. NASA, in collaboration with Lockheed Martin, is unveiling the X59 supersonic plane Friday, and we're going to bring you up to speed on this jet set to dampen sonic booms. Global trade is at war as U.S. military forces and the United Kingdom along with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada and the Netherlands launch strikes against Houthi targets. Sal Mercogliano talks about the impacts this will have on global trade as the conflict escalates.  Plus, Uber Freight slashes jobs; GXO shuts down Memphis facility; Maersk starts using rail to bypass Panama Canal; the challenges with onboarding; worst of CES; and the logistics of playground safety inspectors. Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to NASA pilots David Nils Larson and James Less about the agency's new super quiet supersonic jet. NASA, in collaboration with Lockheed Martin, is unveiling the X59 supersonic plane Friday, and we're going to bring you up to speed on this jet set to dampen sonic booms. Global trade is at war as U.S. military forces and the United Kingdom along with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada and the Netherlands launch strikes against Houthi targets. Sal Mercogliano talks about the impacts this will have on global trade as the conflict escalates.  Plus, Uber Freight slashes jobs; GXO shuts down Memphis facility; Maersk starts using rail to bypass Panama Canal; the challenges with onboarding; worst of CES; and the logistics of playground safety inspectors. Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Mckinney and Joe Lynch discuss unlocking logistics profits. Matt is the Co-founder and CEO of Loop, a modern transportation audit & pay company. About Matt McKinney Matt Mckinney is the Co-founder and CEO of Loop, a modern transportation audit & pay company. Loop's AI-driven platform removes payment friction in the supply chain to unlock margin and increase liquidity. Matt drew upon his background at Uber Freight to tackle the massive problem of building a new structure for the legacy transportation payment system that supports the global supply chain. Having studied engineering at USC and Stanford, Matt is no stranger to complex data problems. Matt's most significant achievement to date is his powerhouse engineering team, from his co-founder Shaosu Liu to several Flexport, Uber, and Meta engineers. When he's not wrangling unstructured data, you can find him running, biking, or playing with his two sons. About Loop Loop is on a mission to unlock profits trapped in the supply chain and lower costs for consumers. Bad data and inefficient workflows create friction that limits working capital and raises costs for every supply chain stakeholder.Loop's modern audit and pay platform uses our domain-driven AI to harness the complexity of supply chain data and documentation. We improve transportation spend visibility so companies can control their costs and power profit. That is why industry leaders like J.P. Morgan Chase, Great Dane, Emerge, and Loadsmart work with Loop.Our investors include J.P. Morgan, Index Ventures, Founders Fund, 8VC, Susa Ventures, Flexport, and 50 industry-leading angel investors. Our team brings subject matter expertise from companies like Uber, Google, Flexport, Meta, Samsara, Intuit, Rakuten, and long-standing industry leaders like C.H. Robinson. Key Takeaways: Unlocking Logistics Profits Loop is a leading provider of audit and payment solutions for successful supply chains. Its innovative platform and services are helping businesses to improve their supply chain performance and achieve their business goals. Loop's mission is to transform supply chains by providing an audit and payment platform that promotes transparency, efficiency, and collaboration. Loop offers a suite of services that help businesses manage their supply chains more effectively, including: Supply chain audits: Loop conducts comprehensive audits to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with regulations. Performance-based payments: Loop allows businesses to pay their suppliers based on performance, incentivizing them to deliver high-quality goods and services on time. Data analytics and reporting: Loop provides businesses with actionable insights into their supply chain performance, helping them identify trends and make data-driven decisions. Loop's technology platform is powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning, which enables it to automate tasks, analyze data, and identify risks and opportunities. Loop's services can provide businesses with a number of benefits, including: Reduced costs: By identifying waste and inefficiency in their supply chains, businesses can save money on procurement and improve their bottom line. Improved quality: Loop's performance-based payments incentivize suppliers to deliver high-quality goods and services. Increased transparency: Loop's platform provides businesses with a clear view of their supply chain performance, which helps them make better decisions and manage risks. Enhanced collaboration: Loop promotes collaboration between businesses and their suppliers. Loop has been recognized by a number of industry organizations for its innovative approach to supply chain management. It was named a Gartner Cool Vendor in 2021 and was also featured in the IDC MarketScape for Supply Chain Finance and Trade Finance Platforms. Loop is constantly innovating and expanding its services. It is currently developing new features, such as risk Learn More About Unlocking Logistics Profits Matt Mckinney | LinkedIn Loop | LinkedIn Loop homepage Contact Loop Episode Sponsor: Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America Radio – Wreaths Across America Episode Sponsor: Lean Solutions Group Outsourced Sales and Marketing with Ryan Mann 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

AI-written episode description:What happens when you combine an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit, a fascination with the trucking industry, and a passion for tech innovation? You get a riveting discussion with our guest, Brian Cristol, Founder and CEO of Isometric Technologies. His journey traverses his time in investment banking, his pivot to the tech world, his experiences with college football, and his path to entrepreneurship with Iso. Listen as we share stories from his past and gain valuable insights into his mindset that has led to his success in the logistics tech industry.Our conversation keeps you on your toes as we transition from sports to banking, and eventually land in the world of startups. Brian shares the challenges he faced while making the leap from a secure job in finance to a tech startup, and his journey at Uber Freight. We chat about sales tactics, creative subject lines, and the importance of empathy in the trucking industry. We also explore the birth of Uber Freight, the skepticism it faced, and its ultimate success.As we wind down, Brian shares his plans for his business, Iso, with a focus on the challenges traditional scorecard systems pose and the potential of a digital infrastructure to enhance partnerships. We discuss the idea of a FICO-type guide for freight brokers and a service index. This episode is a treasure chest of stories about overcoming adversity, insightful discussions, and valuable lessons. So tune in, it's time to hit the road!

Olivia Hu, Head of Autonomous Trucking, Uber Freight joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss how autonomous trucking is going to complement and accelerate the growth of Uber Freight's $18 billion of freight under management platform. The conversation begins with Olivia discussing the current state of the autonomous trucking industry. The autonomous trucking industry right now is just at this very exciting moment, when its going from purely a technology and R&D pilot or project to let's look at go to market. What is the long-term strategy? How do we bring different ecosystem players from OEMs, Tier 1s, autonomous trucking developers, maintenance providers, fleets, shippers, networks like ourselves all together to start planing that long-term commercialization strategy? – Olivia HuCollectivity the autonomous trucking industry is preparing for the next phase — commercialization. When commercialization begins in earnest, Uber Freight stands to benefit as they will be the platform that connects the autonomous trucking companies with the freight. The first autonomous trucking lanes to come online will be in the Texas Triangle, from Dallas/Fort Worth to Houston and Dallas/Fort Worth to El Paso. These lanes will be used to learn how autonomous trucks operate in a commercial environment and what the operations will look like when at scale. When autonomous trucks are operating at scale, the industry will have to build and maintain public trust. One of the best ways in our opinion to build public trust is to host an “Autonomous Trucking Grocery Store Day” where everything in the store is 20% off for one-day because it was delivered by an autonomous truck. Autonomous Trucking Grocery Store Daydemonstrates to the public the positive economic that autonomous trucks will have on the cost of living as they suffer under high inflation. As it relates to professional drivers, fleets and shippers, Uber Freight is also working to build trust and educate them about how autonomous trucks could fit into and compliment their existing operations. For me, what's most important about building trust is being very transparent, honest and giving them the time to ask questions. – Olivia HuWhen Uber Freight brings autonomous trucking partners onto the platform they engage in a KYC process (Know Your Customer) that evaluates the company's safety framework including the safety culture, technical capabilities, leadership team and the go-to-market strategy. We think having the right go-to-market strategy will be really critical and that includes working with other ecosystem players like OEMs, like ourselves, network providers, shippers and fleets. – Olivia HuUber Freight's KYC policy was developed and implemented to limit the potential risks that might arise if and when regulation takes hold in the industry. Today, Uber Freight has partnerships with Aurora and Waabi and previously had a partnership with Waymo Via prior to the division being shutdown. In the future, Uber Freight will look to add more partners to the platform, but they will not partner with every autonomous trucking company.We only partner if it makes sense. If we truly believe that they have a safe reliable product with a long-term strategy that is the right commercial application for our customers. – Olivia HuThe right long-term strategy is one that is grounded in economics that enables pricing power. Uber Freight's Insights AI tool gives their customers to optimize their operations, pricing structure and what lanes make the most sense to deploy autonomous trucks.Wrapping up the conversation, Olivia discusses the role the Uber Freight will play as autonomous trucking scales. Recorded on Thursday, November 30, 2023--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy® is a leading source of data, insight and commentary on autonomous vehicles and logistics. The company has three businesses: The Road to Autonomy Indices, with Standard and Poor's Dow Jones Indices as the custom calculation agent; Media, which includes The Road to Autonomy Podcast and The Road to Autonomy's This Week In The Index; and The Road to Autonomy Research and Consulting Services.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark McEntire and Joe Lynch discuss scaling a FreightTech business. Mark is the Chief Executive Officer off Princeton TMX, a SaaS-based transportation management system (TMS). About Mark McEntire Mark McEntire is the Chief Executive Officer at Princeton TMX, a SaaS-based transportation management system (TMS).  Founded in 2016, and located in Fort Wayne, IN, Princeton TMX provides an intuitive user experience, configured to meet specific business requirements and streamline, automate, and optimize all modes of transportation.  Mark joined Princeton TMX in September 2023. Mark's 35 years in transportation and logistics includes 17 years of experience with Transplace (now Uber Freight), where he held the position of Sr. Vice President of Operations, as well as experience with Emerge, J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Penske Logistics. In 2017, Mark was awarded the Supply Chain and Demand Chain Executive “Pro To Know”. In 2001, he completed a two-year Six Sigma certification program with General Electric and is a GE certified Black Belt. In June 2009, he became certified as an APICS CSCP. Mark earned a B.S. in Transportation and Logistics from Arkansas State University. About Princeton TMX In 2016, Princeton TMX was launched to provide shippers with a next generation transportation management system (TMS).  Founder, Tim Minnich wanted to build upon a vision of creating a seamless and easy to use TMS. Today, Princeton TMX is executing on that vision and revolutionizing how shippers manage their transportation with a tremendous user experience.  An experience that was built by freight practitioners for freight practitioners.  With a low barrier of entry and process driven implementation, Princeton TMX can have most shippers implemented and finding value within 60 days.  The results are increased efficiency, ease of workflow, and lower cost. Over 10,000 users in North America manage more than $7 billion of freight spend running through the flexible, user-friendly TMS. Key Takeaways: Scaling a FreightTech Business Princeton TMX is the scalable and smart TMS for modern business. Princeton TMX includes the following benefits: TMS for Freight Lanes & Rates Planning: Visualize complex shipping scenarios and optimize lanes, rates, and carriers. Optimized Load Planning: Automate daily load planning, matching loads to carriers and creating cost-effective plans. Scalable & Smart TMS: Learn and adapt over time, improving efficiency and performance. Automated Freight Procurement & Sourcing: Efficiently match loads with carriers for the best available rates. Automated Transportation Execution Processes: Automate tendering, saving time and money. Freight Settlement Automation: Simplify and streamline freight payment process. Actionable Insights: Gain real-time insights with TMS analytics and reporting. Improved Visibility: Track carrier activity and identify potential problems early. Cost Savings: Reduce transportation costs through optimization and automation. Improved Efficiencies: Free up personnel for more strategic tasks. Learn More About Scaling a FreightTech Business Mark McEntire | LinkedIn Princeton TMX | LinkedIn Princeton TMX website The Secret Sauce with Mark McEntire Episode Sponsor: Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America Radio – Wreaths Across America Episode Sponsor: Lean Solutions Group Outsourced Sales and Marketing with Ryan Mann 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

Another (mostly) AI-written episode description:We're thrilled to bring you this discussion with Bill Driegert, EVP, Head of North America at Flexport. Bill was previously the 4th employee at Coyote Logistics and then co-founder of Uber Freight. He takes us on an enthralling journey through his illustrious career and the landscape of the freight industry. This episode packs a punch, offering you an exclusive peek into the challenges, triumphs, and future of the freight market. Whether you're a logistics pro or a curious bystander, get ready to be enlightened on tech's role in advancing this traditional industry.Imagine the excitement of being part of Coyote Logistics' initial days or the thrill of breathing life into Uber Freight! This episode takes you there! Bill candidly shares his insights about Coyote's pioneering journey, from attracting the right talent to the challenges of launching a brokerage from scratch. Discussion further navigates through the inception of Uber Freight, shedding light on their vision of disrupting the freight industry. We also touch upon the trials of automating the carrier experience, the potential of AI in transportation, and the delicate balance between technology and personal touch in customer care.Our conversation doesn't stop there! We dive into the nitty-gritty of pricing models, the pros and cons of tech fragmentation, and the changing dynamics of owner operators in the market. As we further dissect the operational intricacies, Bill shares his hopes after acquiring the Convoy technology and the role it can play within Flexport. The discussion wraps with a glimpse into the future of transportation, the potential of autonomous vehicles, and the impact of digital models. Brace yourself for this rollercoaster of insights, stories, and perspectives from another great guest.