In this episode, we dive into the summer freight market. Our guest, David Spencer, Vice President of Market Intelligence at Arrive Logistics, breaks down what is happening in the freight market as well as key indicators to watch for changes in market conditions. For more information, subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 24, 2025•25 min
In this episode, we dive into the new world of Transfix’s flatbed pricing tool. Our guest, Jonathan Salama, founder of Transfix, breaks down the motivation behind the rollout of the flatbed pricing tool and how they got to this point. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 17, 2025•24 min
In this episode, we dive into technology’s role in security. Our guest, Mike Grabovica, Co-Founder and CEO of Birdseye Security, breaks down how technology can improve security features within a yard or organization. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 10, 2025•29 min
In this episode, we dive into how weather can impact the supply chain. Our guest, Renny Vandewege, General Manager, Weather & Climate Intelligence at DTN breaks down how to include weather forecasting and planning in supply chains. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 03, 2025•28 min
In this episode, we dive into the world of LTL accessorials and how to mitigate the havoc they bring upon margin. Our guest, North Winship, President of Shiplify breaks down how to manage around some of the most popular LTL accessorials. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 27, 2025•27 min
In this episode, we dive into the world of NMFC classification changes. Our guests, Joe Ohr, Chief Operating Officer and Keith Peterson, Director of Operations from the National Motor Freight Traffic Association join us to break down the new ClassIT+ and some of the changes coming to NMFC codes. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. You can check out their resources on the new classifications at www.nmfcchanges.com & www.getclassification.com Follow the ...
May 20, 2025•24 min
In this episode, we get into some freight fraud trends that are more commonplace than double brokering. Our guest, Michael Grace, VP of Customer Risk Management at Highway breaks down how carrier sales reps and shippers can be a first line of defense against fraud. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 13, 2025•28 min
In this episode, we dive into the world of cluster theft. Our guest, Scott Cornell, Travelers’ Transportation Practice Lead and crime and theft specialist breaks down trends in cargo theft as well as the rise of cluster theft and how to best go about reducing the chances of it happening. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 06, 2025•26 min
In this episode, we dive into the world of freight payment fraud. Our guest, Sean Smith, VP of Product and Client Service at Denim breaks down ways to keep brokerages out of the clutches of fraud. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 29, 2025•24 min
In this episode, we dive into the world of AI implementation in the brokerage space. Our guest, Paul Singer, Cofounder & CEO at FleetWorks.ai, breaks down the use of artificial intelligence within carrier sales rep roles as well as back office track and trace. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 22, 2025•29 min
In this episode, we dive into the freight market for spring. Our guest, David Spencer, Vice president of market intelligence at Arrive Logistics gets into the nitty gritty of the freight market and relives the past few months while offering some forward looking predictions. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 15, 2025•28 min
In this episode, we dive into the cost of inefficiency in Logistics. Our guests, Lucas Schorer Founder and CEO of Kestrel Insights and Riley Barrow, Business Development at aifleet break down how technology can work hand in hand with operations to improve efficiency and retention of carriers. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 08, 2025•32 min
In this episode, we get back to basics with freight forwarding. Our guest, Ayman Hanno is the Director of Freight Forwarding Operations at ITF Group, who breaks down the differences between freight forwarders, customs brokers and 3PL providers. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 01, 2025•27 min
In this episode, we dive into the world of AI but as a value instead of a necessity. Our guest, Dhruv Gupta, CEO, Drumkit breaks down how AI should be used to enhance processes, not just a tool to have for the sake of having it. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 25, 2025•25 min
In this episode, we dive in the world of AI-powered phone operations. Our guest, David Bell, CEO and Founder of CloneOps breaks down how AI can be integrated into basic phone conversations and how to speed up some back office processes to improve efficiency and free up more time in the day. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 18, 2025•27 min
In this episode, we dive into the tricky world of managing shippers expectations while still helping them craft an efficient supply chain. Our guest, Phil Schmidbauer, Vice President, Solutions Design at ODW Logistics shares the secret sauce on helping shippers help themselves. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 11, 2025•27 min
In this episode, we dive into the tricky world of managing shippers expectations while still helping them craft an efficient supply chain. Our guest, Phil Schmidbauer, Vice President, Solutions Design at ODW Logistics shares the seret sauce on helping shippers help themselves. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 04, 2025•26 min
In this episode, we dive into the nitty gritty of building strong carrier relationships. Our guests, Corey Bruce, Director, JT Freight and Marty Smith, EVP of Transportation at JT Logistics helps to break down the paths to take to move carriers from more transactional freight to long term relationships. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 25, 2025•29 min
In this episode, we dive into the world of return logistics for ecommerce and a way to make it happy and enjoyable for both consumers and shippers. Our guest, Tim Fehr, COO of Happy Returns breaks down the success of box-free returns and what the returns landscape is looking like for e-commerce and how fulfillment and final mile delivery cannot be overlooked. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn m...
Feb 18, 2025•28 min
In this episode, we break down the new AI assistant from NuVizz, Vizzard. Our guest, Guru Rao, CEO at NuVizz shares what the assistant does and how it’s uniquely positioned for the last-mile logistics space. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 11, 2025•28 min
In this episode, we dive into the world of cybersecurity. Our guest, Joe Ohr, Chief Operating Officer from NMFTA breaks down trends in the space, new techniques for cyber attackers, and how to create a plan to keep an organization protected. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 04, 2025•30 min
In this episode, we dive into keeping a sales team motivated on the heels of a freight recession and a winter slump. Our guest, Sam Agyemang VP of Business Development and Sales at ITF Group breaks down some keys to success and how to keep a team motivated, while still celebrating the wins along the way. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 28, 2025•27 min
In this episode, we dive into some of the major disruptions to the supply chain for 2025. Our guest, Josh Allen, CCO at ITS Logistics, breaks down obstacles to keep in mind that could negatively impact the first quarter of the supply chain. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 21, 2025•29 min
In this episode, we break down the new FMCSA broker transparency rule. Our guest, Robert Fortmeyer, General Counsel Circle Logistics, breaks down the ins and outs of the proposed rule and its impacts on the industry. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 14, 2025•24 min
In this episode, we dive into the year long recap and review come For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 07, 2025•27 min
In this episode, it’s the year in review with FreightWaves’ Grace Sharkey and Thomas Wasson. We break down missed predictions for 2024 and make some for 2025. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 31, 2024•34 min
In this episode, we dive into the logistics behind Wreaths Across America and what it takes to make this day a success. Our guests, Jane Good and Corey Bruce from JT Logistics break down what happens behind the scenes and why being involved with it is so important. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 17, 2024•28 min
In this episode, we dive into the meat behind marketing. Our guest, Kara Smith Brown, founder and CEO of LeadCoverage breaks down the math behind marketing and how to see the results and work hand in hand with sales. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 10, 2024•29 min
In this episode, we break down some of the most common issue that come with reverse logistics and ecommerce returns. Our guest, Dan Spitale, Vice president of global sales from UPS Capital, dives into the rise of consumer choice and preferences and how shippers are having to manage a hefty returns logistics budget. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
Dec 03, 2024•28 min
In this episode, we dive back into the world of cargo theft with a special emphasis on MC number manipulation. Our guest, Scott Cornell, Travelers’ Transportation Practice Lead and crime and theft specialist, breaks down the rise of cargo theft and how hard it is to catch a fraudulent MC number. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 26, 2024•29 min
