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272 Better Systems, Better Trucking, Happy Drivers - How aifleet is Humanizing and Enhancing Ground Freight Movement with Marc El Khoury, Co-Founder and CEO of aiflee, Austin, Texas, USA Marc El Khoury, the visionary founder of aifleet, is transforming the trucking industry with a focus on enhanced driver utilization and technological innovation. With roots in management consulting and a discovered passion for trucking, Marc has steered airfleet to an impressive annual growth rate of 75% to 100%.  The trucking industry is highly fragmented and working conditions are often unfavorable to drivers. Did you know that: There are over 500,000 trucking companies in the US. The average trucking company has four trucks. 90 percent of trucking companies have under 10 trucks. The largest trucking company has about 1 percent market share. Marc's strategic direction emphasizes investment in technology to improve scalability and efficiency, a vision further empowered by a successful Series B funding round. This financial milestone has bolstered aifleet technological advancements and reinforced its reputation as a top workplace, where office employees and drivers find meaningful engagement and growth opportunities. Highlights of our conversation: - Marc's commitment to elevating the trucking industry through the strategic use of technology and optimization to provide customers with efficient and dependable freight services and ensure more consistent income for drivers. - The importance of building a driver centric company and why aifleet drivers are full time employees. - Leveraging AI and automation, aifleet seeks to eradicate biases in load assignments and ensure equitable treatment for all drivers.  - aifleet places a strong emphasis on sustainability by actively working towards reducing emissions and enabling drivers to cover more miles in a highly efficient manner. - The company has demonstrated substantial growth, achieving impressive annual increases in revenue and successfully completing a Series B fundraising round. - Recognizing the significance of cultural fit, aifleet prioritizes hiring individuals who align with the company's mission, fostering a cohesive workplace culture essential for long-term success. Marc El Khoury is the CEO and co-founder of aifleet, a tech-driven trucking company. Powered by our proprietary ai technology, we optimize plans for higher revenue so we can optimize the experience for our hard-working drivers and rebuild the industry to benefit people, the planet, and our economy. Prior to aifleet, Marc served as Chief Strategy Officer at US Xpress, and Principal at Kearney, a management consulting firm. He holds an MBA from NYU Stern, a MS in Engineering from UC Berkeley, and a Bachelors of Engineering from the American University of Beirut. Connect with Marc: Website: https://aifleet.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-el-khoury-a59b111/  Connect with Allison: Feedspot has named Disruptive CEO Nation as one of the Top 25 CEO Podcasts on the web and it is ranked the number 10 CEO podcast to listen to in 2024! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/ceo_podcasts/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsummerschicago/  Website: https://www.disruptiveceonation.com/  Twitter: @DisruptiveCEO   #CEO #brand #startup #startupstory #founder #business #businesspodcast #podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 143 Sponsored by CultTVMan, Sean's Custom Model Tools and Return To Kit FormHostsStuartGeoffTerry Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters:Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like.***************************************LATEST NEWS***************************************MAILBAGWe want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com.***************************************LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTSTrumpeter in AugustMantis Miniatures in June1/32nd scale Spitfire Mk.Va from Kotare available for pre-orderAirfix 1/72 Shannon Class lifeboat available for pre-orderHobbyboss in JulySpecial Hobby & CMK kits for JulyICM New Items for JuneSBS released two Bristol Jupiter engine sets for Airfix's 1:48 Bristol Bulldog1/32 - Convair F-106A Delta Dart resin kit by HpH - in design What's new at Scalemates.com ***************************************SPONSOR AD #1Cult TV Man***************************************Interview with Craig Fuller CEO of Firecrown MediaCraig Fuller is the founder and CEO of Firecrown, the new owner of Trains, Model Railroader,Classic Trains, Classic Toy Trains, and Garden Railways and Fine Scale ModellerFirecrown was founded in 2021 as a platform to create commerce out of enthusiast audiences. Firecrown makes significant investments in the brands it acquires to deliver high-quality content and experiences to its audiences.Firecrown also owns FLYING, Yachting, Boating, Astronomy, and dozens of other brands. Prior to founding Firerown, Fuller was the founder and CEO of FreightWaves, often called the “Bloomberg of freight”, a platform which provides news and high-frequency data serving the global supply chain industry. Prior to that, Fuller spent 9 years as the CEO of Transcard, a leading fintech platform and was the founder of Xpress Direct, the on-demand logistics division of US Xpress.He holds a BBA from Baylor University and is a private pilot. He lives with his wife and 5 kids in Chattanooga, TN.***************************************WHAT'S ON THE BENCHStuart - A bit more work on the Yamato, but it has been a ‘real life' 2 weeks with too many other things going on.I did take advantage of the sale at Broughdales.Geoff - a little more work on the Goblin, but mostly real-life chores and getting the place ready for summer.Terry - the P-47H is languishing a bit, I have been more enthusiastic about the Yamato Dreadnaughts and Crusher Joe Harpy. Painting moving along really nicely on those, now the Dreadnaughts move into masking preparing for more painting. Used the complimentary color priming at Anthony's suggestion on the Mars pattern Dreadnaught.***************************************WHAT WE ARE READINGStuart - Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results by Shane Parrish and D-Day by Martin Gilbert.Geoff - The Dambusters Raid by John Sweetman, and The Guns of Normandy by George BlackburnTerry - Getting near the end of Adrian Tchaikovsky's Shards of Earth - I'll read the rest of the series in sequence. His storytelling is as good as ever, with believable characters, pretty much all of whom have a compelling point of view. Also started the Hellboy Omnibuses (Omnibi?). I actually think I haven't read these before, somehow. Maybe excerpts?***************************************SPONSOR AD #2Seans Custom Model Tools***************************************THINGS WE'VE SEENDoog is Done with 1-2-3Facebook group for ICM B-26. Of course, I can't find it now, but someone is backdating one to a B-26B IIRC. Plenty of people making corrections, modifications, etc.Godzilla Minus One. On Netflix now.Vince Hoffman is nearly finished with a Tamiya 1:16 Tamiya M1A2 radio-controlled tank. If he posts videos, I'll share them - and maybe we get him on the show.***************************************THE LAST WORDSMP Ep. 143 is also sponsored by Return To Kit Form (R2KF). Check out their web store!For more modelling podcast goodness, check out other modelling podcasts at modelpodcasts.comPlease leave us a positive review if you enjoy what we're doing!Check us out: FaceBook, YouTube, and our very own websiteWe also have merchandise now. Check it out on Redbubble

Marc El Khoury and Joe Lynch discuss maximizing driver utilization. Marc is the CEO and Co-founder of aifleet, a tech-driven trucking company. Marc and the aifleet team use a proprietary AI tech to dramatically increase driver utilization.  About Marc El Khoury Marc El Khoury is the CEO and Co-founder of aifleet, a tech-driven trucking company. Powered by our proprietary ai technology, we optimize plans for higher revenue so we can optimize the experience for our hard-working drivers and rebuild the industry to benefit people, the planet, and our economy. Prior to aifleet, Marc served as Chief Strategy Officer at US Xpress, and Principal at Kearney, a management consulting firm. He holds an MBA from NYU Stern, a MS in Engineering from UC Berkeley, and a Bachelors of Engineering form the American University of Beirut. About AIFLEET aifleet is a tech-driven trucking company delivering more of what matters. Powered by their proprietary ai technology, they optimize plans for higher revenue and achieve 30% higher asset utilization than legacy carriers. aifleet's more efficient model allows them to offer a better experience for their hard-working drivers. They stack their loads and reduce dwell time so drivers can focus on what they do best - drive, while still enjoying guaranteed home time. This model also benefits the environment. With higher asset utilization aifleet hauls the same amount of freight with fewer trucks, reducing their carbon footprint. If every trucking company operated at the same level of efficiency, it would carve out 50 million metric tons of CO2 from the atmosphere. Ultimately, they're rebuilding the trucking industry to benefit people, the planet, and the economy. Key Takeaways: Maximizing Driver Utilization Tech-Driven Trucking Revolution: aifleet isn't your typical trucker. They leverage AI and data to optimize routes, boost efficiency, and prioritize driver well-being. This means happier drivers, better deliveries, and a greener future for all. Driver-First Focus: aifleet puts drivers at the helm. Their smart algorithms create efficient routes, minimize wasted time, and maximize home time, leading to improved work-life balance and higher driver satisfaction. Plus, competitive pay and benefits make aifleet a top choice for tech-savvy truckers. AI Optimizes Every Mile: aifleet's secret weapon is their AI brain. It crunches data on traffic, weather, and more to generate optimized routes that save time, fuel, and money. This not only benefits the environment but also leads to lower costs and higher profits for everyone. Green Logistics Leader: aifleet paves the way for a sustainable future. Fuel-efficient trucks and AI-optimized routes reduce emissions, making them a leader in green logistics. They further minimize their environmental impact by offsetting emissions through carbon capture projects. Innovation Never Stops: aifleet constantly pushes boundaries. They explore technologies like platooning and even autonomous vehicles, ensuring they stay ahead of the curve in the ever-changing trucking industry. Driving Positive Change: aifleet goes beyond delivering goods. They're passionate about making a difference, partnering with charities and communities to support truckers, families, and environmental initiatives. The Future is Now: aifleet is a glimpse into the future of trucking. Their tech-driven approach is not only making the industry more efficient and sustainable, but it's also creating a better experience for drivers, customers, and the planet. With aifleet at the wheel, the road ahead looks bright. Learn More About Maximizing Driver Utilization Marc El Khoury | LinkedIn Aifleet | LinkedIn Aifleet | Website 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

Craig Fuller is the founder and CEO of FreightWaves, the leading provider of global supply chain market intelligence and news. Before FreightWaves, Craig was the founder of TransCard, a major provider of fleet fuel and debit cards. He is also the CEO of FLYING Magazine, the world's most widely read aviation magazine. Previously, Fuller founded the Xpress Direct division of US Xpress, the leading provider of on-demand expedited truckload services. On this episode, Chris and Craig discuss: What Craig sees in the freight industry today The economic state of China The reshoring renaissance Craig's media strategy Buying Flying Magazine How to double the size of an established niche media company We'd appreciate you filling out our audience survey, so we can continuously work on providing relevant content to our listeners.  https://www.thefortpod.com/survey Links: Craig on Twitter FreightWaves FLYING Magazine Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:04) - Reflecting on correctly predicting a freight recession (00:06:24) - What are you seeing today in the industry? (00:15:29) - Are supply chains better now than pre-2020? (00:20:44) - China (00:30:54) - The Reshoring renaissance (00:34:42) - The Panama Canal (00:36:11) - The Merger of Canadian Pacific w/ Kansas City Southern (00:42:42) - Yellow's bankruptcy (00:47:53) - What's your media strategy? (00:53:49) - Valuing a media business (00:56:36) - Buying Flying Magazine (01:05:38) - How would you double the size of an established niche media company? (01:11:38) - How would you enter the Golf industry? (01:16:11) - Craig on buying an e-commerce business with his son Support our Sponsors Better Pitch: https://bit.ly/42d9L0I Fort Capital: https://bit.ly/FortCapital Follow Fort Capital on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/fort-capital/ Chris on Social Media: Twitter: https://bit.ly/3BYIjcH LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/45gIkFd   Watch The Fort on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3oynxNX Visit our website: https://bit.ly/43SOvys Leave a review on Apple: https://bit.ly/45crFD0 Leave a review on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3Krl9jO  The FORT is produced by Johnny Podcasts

AI-written episode description:Success rarely follows a straight path. Our guest, Cameron Ramsdell, will attest to that. As the CEO of Armstrong Transport Group, he has weathered the storm of transitions, been shaped by mentorship, and emerged as a leading voice in the industry. Journey with us as we explore the winding road of his career, starting from his time at Coyote Logistics, leading a new division at US Xpress, and finally clinching his role at Armstrong Transport Group. Delve into the topic of mentorship and its profound influence on career progression. Cameron discusses how the guidance and support of mentors and peers has helped him grow and steer through the complexities of the industry. We dig into the evolution of Coyote, the freight brokerage industry's transformation over the years, and the impact of refusing to say no when faced with a challenge. In the second half of our conversation, we zero in on Cameron's experience navigating new roles and organizational changes amidst uncertain times. He shares the personal sacrifices he made while relocating from Chicago to Atlanta. Cameron's story of transitioning from a legacy business to a dedicated division is a testament to resilience and adaptability. We wrap up by exploring his current role at Armstrong Transport Group and his vision for its future. An episode jam-packed with insights from the logistics industry awaits you. Get ready to be inspired!

Craig Fuller comes on the show for episode 3. We jump in with a conversation about LinkedIn versus Twitter, the role of media in our industry,  and the trust (or lack thereof) that the general public has for media in today's world. We do a deep dive into Craig's entrepreneurial journey, from his days working for his father at US Xpress, to eventually founding Freightwaves. We hit on the emotional toll of failure, and how Craig persevered through his own failures to turn Freightwaves into the company it is today. All this, and more in episode 3.

They are coming to take your jobs. make no mistake about it, the big trucking companies in this country will eliminate your job. In an article this week in Transport Topics, the state of Texas has become a haven for automous semi truck manufacturers. The article mentioned that autonomous trucks have a human operator in the moving vehicle. It also said "In the not-too-distant future, that will no longer be the case." Meanwhile in a different article that is fighting for all semi trucks to have a human operator, a group of 55 businesses signed a letter or position that opposes Californias attempt to keep truckers in the cab. Read below "In April, more than 55 business organizations and companies interested in AV trucks signed a letter for the record opposing AB 316, with a roll of co-signers that include Institute for Safer Trucking, CalChamber, California Small Business Association, US Xpress (CCJ Top 250, No. 19), California Manufacturers & Technology Association, California Hispanic Chamber, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, and state-based AV companies." Drivewyze  for IOS users, allows you to bypass weigh stations using only an ap on your phone Drivewyze for Android users National Carriers is hiring students, solos, teams and lease purchase driver Driving tests.org for solos and Driving tests.org for corporate guarantees you will pass your Class A  Kamions FREE Break Even Calculator Click Here Carriers Not To Work For don' t do it Truck Parking Club for Truckers that need to find rest. plus for land owners that want to participate in helping truckers find rest. Everyone gets paid. School Bus Lights Illegally passed often Check out our next episode and hear the alarming numbers on this topic. School buses are over taken by illegal motorist every day. This is a mounting problem that needs to be solved. Driver all across America are ignoring the school bus laws. https://www.ttnews.com/articles/self-driving-trucks-calif https://www.ttnews.com/articles/self-driving-trucks-calif

This week Steve and Yvonne interview Bob Cheeley of Cheeley Law Group, LLC (https://cheeleylawgroup.com/).   Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review   View/Download Trial Documents   Guest Bio: Robert D. Cheeley “I'm just a small town country lawyer” is the way Bob Cheeley refers to himself. Having grown up in Buford, Georgia in the 1960's and 1970's, Bob grew up wanting to help people, just as his parents, Selma Medlock Cheeley and his father, Joseph E. Cheeley, Jr. modeled for him. Bob's mother would never miss the opportunity to help out a family in need with a meal, clothing and Christmas gifts. Mrs. Cheeley served on the Buford City School Board during integration of the schools when Bob was in middle school. Bob's father, Joe, was a lawyer in Buford for over 60 years after graduating from the University of Georgia in 1952. While in law school, Joe would earn money as the Sanford Stadium announcer on game days. Joe also served as State Court Judge in Gwinnett County for 20 years.  Bob grew up driving tractors and working on the family farm. Later, Bob worked in his father's law office in the summers during college and law school. It was during this time that Bob realized his calling to become a trial lawyer with a desire to help people who had been wronged, either to their person or their business. Like his father, Bob is a “Double Dawg,” having achieved two degrees from the University of Georgia, a degree in political science in 1978 and his Juris Doctorate from the School of Law in 1982.  Bob has been advocating for the rights of Georgia residents who have sustained serious and catastrophic injuries his entire career. Bob has also represented business owners who have been the victim of breaches of fiduciary duties by a partner. Bob is the founding member and the managing partner of Cheeley Law Group, LLC, located in Alpharetta. Over the course of his career, Bob has secured over six hundred million ($600,000,000) dollars in jury verdicts and settlements. Most of these have been against insurers and publicly traded corporations, including trucking companies which caused injuries and deaths on the highways. Bob has also achieved justice for people who have suffered catastrophic injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, due to automobile product defects in vehicles manufactured by companies such as General Motors, Toyota Motor Company, Suzuki Motor Company, Nissan Motor Company, and Ford Motor Company, among others.  One of the most notable cases which Bob tried with his former law partner is Moseley vs. General Motors which resulted in a verdict of $105 million dollars in Atlanta in 1993. The subject vehicle was a 1982 model Chevrolet pickup truck equipped with two “side saddle” fuel tanks, located just inside the sheet metal on each side of the truck. Bob tracked down a former GM fuel system engineer named Ron Elwell who was retired. Moseley aired live on Courtroom TV and is recognized throughout the nation as a landmark win which advanced automotive fuel system design safety.  Some of Bob's other noteworthy cases include three settlements totaling $45 million against US Xpress trucking company arising out of a tragic collision in 2015 I-16 when one of its tractor trailers ran into the rear of two vehicles carrying seven Georgia Southern nursing students, resulting in 5 deaths and 2 injuries.  Only one of those cases went to trial, Richards vs. US Xpress, which involved a mild traumatic brain injury and PTSD suffered by the plaintiff. The defendants' insurer, AIG, was intent on saving as much of the remaining policy limits as possible and offered only $1 million before trial. The jury returned a verdict of $15 million.  Bob has other notable wins at trial including a $4o million dollar verdict against Toyota when the highest offer pretrial was $10,000.  Bob is licensed to practice in Georgia, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. Bob has been a long-standing member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice. He also served as a board member of the Attorneys Information Exchange Group. Bob also serves on the board of directors of The Piedmont Bank in Peachtree Corners, Ga.  Read Full Bio   Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LegalTechService.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Harris Lowry Manton LLP - hlmlawfirm.com   Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

Anthony and Zach discuss the Knight-Swift purchase of US Xpress and the current M&A environment as the Fed continues its war on inflation. Follow the Freightonomics PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows

Anthony and Zach discuss the Knight-Swift purchase of US Xpress and the current M&A environment as the Fed continues its war on inflation. Follow the Freightonomics PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows

In a wind driven spectacular I discuss some drivers who are on their side.  A Hummer EV is broken.  How can you make money lease purchase if you only get just over $1 a mile? US Xpress is about to leave Variant at the dock.  A Reason we are not on Mars. Mark@TruckingAnswersNation.Com

In this implanted episode I discuss the closing of Colonial Freight.  They opened in 1943 and will be closed in a week.  Wow.  Always be ready to move on to a new place!  This is a problem for lease purchase drivers as well.  US Xpress announces more layoffs and I put them on death watch.  … Continue reading Trucking Answers | Colonial Closes-USX has issues | A Reason we are not on Mars | #112 →

In this gastronomical delight I discuss the turnover rate at Variant Trucking who is part of US Xpress.  What the heck?  Also, some advice as we discuss 396.11.  What it means to you and the motor carrier.  The STAA Whistleblower act comes in to play here as well.  How can you get your equipment fixed?  … Continue reading Trucking Answers | Variant Turnover rate | 396.11 discussion | STAA | A Reason we are not on Mars | #106 →

Ryan Rogers, the Founder & CEO of TextLocate, came on the show to talk about his extensive experience in the logistics industry. Ryan started off as a Financial Analyst at US Xpress and worked his way up to become the COO. Before starting TextLocate at the beginning of this year, he had held executive positions at US Xpress, Amazon, Covenant, and Transcard. Listen in to hear Ryan provide us insights into his experience in logistics, while also giving us business wisdom and telling us how TextLocate started.

Logistics and supply chains are usually the last things on our minds. We expect shelves to be stocked with our favorite foods and gadgets, and packages to arrive at our doorsteps within days of ordering them online. But recent disruptions have created a new interest in these typically disregarded topics. In this episode of Bulls, Bears, and Bourbon we take a peek behind the logistics curtain to answer some of the common questions that have been asked over the past year. Craig Fuller is the founder and CEO of FreightWaves, the leading provider of global supply chain market intelligence and news. Prior to FreightWaves, Craig was the founder of TransCard, a major provider of fleet fuel and debit cards. He is also the CEO of FLYING Magazine, the world's most widely read aviation magazine. Previously, Fuller founded the Xpress Direct division of US Xpress, the leading provider of on-demand expedited truckload services. He holds a BBA from Baylor University and is a private pilot. He lives with his wife and 5 kids in Chattanooga, TN. Enjoy this educational, wide-ranging discussion on the wild world of logistics. [1:32] – Introducing Craig Fuller [5:25] – The Trucker Shortage Lie – “the driver shortage is a lie – it never existed.” “The number of new trucking fleets to enter the market has never been higher.” [13:22] – Trucking Recession– “you have this massive bubble, like you have in a lot of markets, that's encouraged a lot of new trucking companies to join the market – they've been seeing these rates.” [15:40] – Diesel Prices – “Diesel prices are up $1.85/gallon with no end in sight. So, we've seen an acceleration of diesel prices by about 60%. And just to put that into perspective, diesel is the number one variable cost of trucking companies.” [23:00] –China– “They have the instrument of zero-tolerance for Covid, which means they will shutter their entire economy and basically jail and imprison their own people in their own homes until they sort of get control of Covid and stop the spread.” “They are starving global markets, global consumers, of goods in addition to shutting down their cities…we can only watch this in shock and dismay.” “We could see by the end of May, the volume of products leaving China being about half.” [33:35] – Normal – “we are not going back to normal. We have to stop looking at what normal means. The world has changed.” “The energy crisis is playing out right in front of our eyes…then you have the supply chain crisis…we're not going back to the way things were.” [48:40] Freedom Trade– “You have to ask yourself should be thinking about in the future, a freedom trade – we're only going to trade with partners that are on a level playing field and treat ESG issues as we do in the West.” [58:50] –Logistics Tech – “the world has changed because of these logistics technologies that were driven by capitalism and American orientation of global markets…it's not digitizing the information systems and payments systems.” [1:06:50] – What does wealth mean? – “wealth is different than what's in your bank account. Wealth is having all parts of your life satisfied. So I know people who make $40,000 a year and are content…then you have other people who make millions of dollars and are always stressed about money. They're sacrificing time with their families…that isn't wealth to me.” [1:10:40] – What's one piece of advice you'd give yourself if you could go back in time? – “The two most important decisions you'll make in life are who do you network with and how do you network…and who their partners are in life (their spouse).” Links: www.bullsbearsandbourbon.com www.vermillionprivatewealth.com https://twitter.com/FreightAlley (https://twitter.com/FreightAlley) https://www.freightwaves.com/ (https://www.freightwaves.com/) **The information in this podcast is educational and general in nature and does not take into consideration the listener's personal circumstances. Therefore, it is not...

Craig Fuller is the Founder and CEO of FreightWaves, the leading provider of global supply chain market intelligence and news. Prior to FreightWaves, Craig was the founder of TransCard, a major provider of fleet fuel and debit cards. He is also the CEO of FLYING Magazine, the world's most widely read aviation magazine. Previously, Fuller founded the Xpress Direct division of US Xpress, the leading provider of on-demand expedited truckload services. On this episode, Chris and Craig discuss how the geopolitical landscape impacts supply chains and why we'll never go back to where we were in a post-covid world. They chat USA vs China - and the implications we're likely to experience going forward, the American consumer and supply chains and how technology impacts better and more efficient supply chains. Enjoy! Follow Chris on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/FortWorthChris  Follow Chris on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chrispowersjr/  Subscribe to The Fort on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuJ32shRt8Od3MxMY-keTSQ Follow The Fort on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/TheFortPodcast (01:23) - Craig's Background in Supply Chain & Transportation (04:36) - FreightWaves (08:46) - How would you explain what a supply chain is? (15:42) - What's happening in the global supply chain right now? (25:05) - Thoughts on China (35:16) - What does China's activity mean for America long-term? (45:20) - Is there any way we go back to the old relationship with China? (46:32) - What's the best option for America if we completely pull out of China? (49:40) - Should we expect supply chain issues for the foreseeable future? (51:48) - Do we even have the labor in America if we wanted to bring manufacturing back from China? (55:21) - Predictions For The Future of China (1:00:40) - What's the most dominant form of supply transportation? (1:01:57) - Why are the ports so congested? (1:06:26) - Is the world going to become more challenging for small businesses as the global supply chain evolves? (1:09:57) - Is what's happening in China arguably the largest implication in where the world goes? (1:10:41) - What interesting data do you have that is a predictor of where we are today? (1:17:27) - Is it cheaper for a consumer to get a product in person or have it delivered to them? (1:22:02) - The consumer trend favoring experiences over products (1:24:27) - Inflation Predictions (1:26:36) - Is there any breakthrough tech that excites you right now? (1:31:34) - Final Thoughts

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Jacob Kramer is the Vice President of Driver Recruiting at US Xpress, Inc., a job he got by pitching his ideas to the CEO and Head of HR for automating recruitment in their industry. He had transformed stylist hiring for Regis Corp and saw synergies that could apply. So he took a risk, made the pitch, and the rest is history. A self-proclaimed introvert with a drive to solve big recruiting challenges, Jacob Kramer has a knack for using Recruitment Process Automation to replace time-consuming, manual steps in large-scale recruitment. Then he takes it a step further. Never one to be content with the status quo, Jacob challenges his vendors to create and deliver groundbreaking enhancements. Listen as he describes how he and his team germinated the idea of a geo-fenced AI Assistant who, based on census data, matches candidate demographics. No more generic bots for US Xpress candidates! My favorite quote from our conversation? “You can only fail forward. Anything worth doing is going to be difficult, and you're going to fail. But each day, you make improvements.” Indeed! Thanks to our Sponsors! Paradox/Olivia: www.paradox.ai ATAP www.ATAPglobal.org RPOA www.RPOAssociation.org Topics Discussed: Focusing solutions on business results, the candidate (and team) experience Stepping out of your comfort zone to make sweeping change The power of failing often and “Failing Forward” Pushing your vendors to “outside of the box” solutions Connect with Jacob Kramer: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobkramer1/?jobid=1234 Connect with Erin Peterson: Erin is a Talent Acquisition Consultant, Interim Leader, and RPO Advisor with PeopleResults. She has led TA and RPO globally for some of the most successful organizations in the world including Accenture, Aon Hewitt, and Amazon. She translates her unique global experience to help clients with TA strategy, employment branding, onboarding, candidate experience, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) decisions. Connect on Social: Website: https://www.people-results.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/erinpeterson Twitter: https://twitter.com/ErinMcPeterson

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