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The Freight Coach Podcast

The Freight Coach Podcast is your go-to resource for all things freight, logistics, and transportation. Hosted by industry expert Chris Jolly, this podcast dives deep into the latest trends, insights, and strategies that drive the freight world. Each episode features conversations with top industry professionals, offering valuable tips on everything from supply chain optimization and freight technology to navigating the complexities of logistics management. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the world of freight, The Freight Coach Podcast delivers the knowledge you need to stay ahead of the curve and optimize your freight operations. Tune in for actionable advice, thought-provoking discussions, and a glimpse into the future of freight!
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Episodes

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - More AB5 Effects! Labor/Parts Issues Into 24!?! What 3PL'S Will Do For An Encore!

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show is The TOP Transportation Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to breakdown THREE transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars! https://www.ttnews.com/articles/perspective-taking-industry-action-ab-5 https://www.joc.com/trucking-logistics/trucking-equipment/lack-parts-labor-extend-us-chassis-shortages-2024_20220812.html https://www.freightwaves.com/news/after-an-unprecedented-2021-what-can-the-3pl-industry-do-for-an-encore?utm_content=2179984...

Aug 15, 202231 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Congress Finishing Freight Bill?! Trucking's Costliest Year!! Charges Dropped Former Trucking Execs!

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show is The TOP Transportation Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to breakdown THREE transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars! https://www.ttnews.com/articles/congress-eyes-finish-line-freight-centric-budget-bill https://www.fleetowner.com/operations/article/21248506/atri-trucking-endures-costliest-year-ever https://www.freightwaves.com/news/feds-drop-fraud-charges-against-celadon-trucking-executives?utm_content=217842830&utm_medium=soci...

Aug 12, 202230 min

#202 - Atif Siddiqi

Atif Siddiqi is the Founder and CEO of Branch. Branch helps businesses accelerate payments to empower working Americans. Businesses turn to Branch for a more cost-effective, faster way to pay workers and reduce the costs of paper checks and paycards. Workers and independent contractors that sign up with Branch can receive a zero-fee bank account, free instant access to earned wages, and auto-budgeting tools to help them manage their cash flow between paychecks. Branch partners with some of the n...

Aug 12, 202236 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Slync.IO To Turn Page! Survey Of Owner Ops Shows Rebalance? Washington State Dismiss Break Appeal!?

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show is The TOP Transportation Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to breakdown THREE transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars! https://www.joc.com/technology/logistics-technology-providers/slyncio-looks-turn-page-kirchner-era-new-leadership_20220810.html https://www.fleetowner.com/news/article/21248453/survey-shows-rebalancing-of-owneroperator-market https://www.freightwaves.com/news/washington-state-agrees-to-dismiss-mealrest-break-appeal?u...

Aug 11, 202229 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - LIVE from the Minnesota Trucking Associations Annual Conference Day 2

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show is LIVE from the Minnesota Trucking Assocation annual conference! I am joined by the following transportation industry professionals: Kristin Oftedahl with Rihm Family Companies https://www.rihmkenworth.com/ Anthony Book with Long Haul Trucking https://www.longhaultrucking.com/ Check out my YouTube Channel for further industry insights! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrL70IEnCfDkNaiYMar3jw Make sure to subscribe and share! Thank you to my sponsor: https://www.vhu...

Aug 10, 202225 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - LIVE from the Minnesota Trucking Associations Annual Conference Day 1

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show is LIVE from the Minnesota Trucking Assocation annual conference! I am joined by the following transportation industry professionals: Joyce Brenny with Brenny Specialized https://brennytransportation.com/ Karsen Ulwelling with Valley Transportation Services www.valleytransinc.com Tom Kuehl with Kuehl Transit Inc. http://www.kuehltransit.com/ John Hausladen the President of the Minnesota Trucking Assocation https://www.mntrucking.org/ Check out my YouTube Channel for...

Aug 10, 20221 hr 4 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - DAT & Convoy Lawsuit Continued! XPO Appoints New CEO! Container Rates Just Orderly Decline!?

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show is The TOP Transportation Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to breakdown THREE transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars! https://www.fleetowner.com/news/article/21248227/xpo-lifts-guidance-plans-ceo-change https://www.joc.com/technology/logistics-technology-providers/convoy/convoy%E2%80%93dat-battle-sign-impending-load-board-disruption_20220808.html https://www.freightwaves.com/news/no-precipitous-plunge-in-container-shipping-rates-jus...

Aug 09, 202232 min

#201 - Kyler Ford

Kyler Ford is the Cheif Revenue Officer of Trucker Tools. Trucker Tools provides load visibility, predictive freight matching, and trip planning solutions for the transportation industry. Smart Capacity gives brokers accurate, real-time data optimally matching freight with trucks and allowing them to track loads from beginning to end. Our app, downloaded by over 700,000 drivers, provides automated shipment tracking. Make sure to connect with Kyler and follow Trucker Tools on social media! To lea...

Aug 09, 202250 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Intermodal Freight Shifts To Truckload In Q2!!?? Truckload & Warehouse Jobs Continued Rise In July!!

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show is The TOP Transportation Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to breakdown THREE transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars! https://www.joc.com/rail-intermodal/intermodal-shipping/joc-intermodal-savings-index-truck-rates-poached-rail-freight-q2_20220804.html https://www.freightwaves.com/news/truck-transportation-job-growth-slows-in-july Check out my YouTube Channel for further industry insights! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrL70IEnC...

Aug 08, 202233 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Optimism in Truckload! Fleets Do Not Have To Run On Empty?! Heavy Vehicle Tax Deadline Approaching!!

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show is The TOP Transportation Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to breakdown THREE transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars! https://www.ttnews.com/articles/atas-chris-spear-optimistic-about-trucking-economy-ri-tolling-verdict https://www.fleetowner.com/technology/article/21248021/as-demand-grows-fleets-dont-have-to-run-on-empty https://www.freightwaves.com/news/a-heavy-vehicle-use-tax-refresher-as-filing-deadline-approaches?utm_content=21...

Aug 05, 202232 min

#200 - Zach Swartzendruber

Zach Swartzendruber is the President of BenefitsForTrucking. We're a 3rd Generation Benefits Services Agency that is hyper focused on helping the Trucking Industry. Partnering with me here at Benefits For Trucking, Swartzendruber Solutions brings your company a unique and more engaging experience with employee benefits and your enrollment experience. Make sure to connect with Zach on social media! To learn more about becoming a Freight Agent: https://spi3pl.com/ To learn more about Emerge: https...

Aug 05, 202241 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Truckload Freight Demand Steady?! Another Trade Union???! The Time Suck Of Truck Parking!

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show is The TOP Transportation Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to breakdown THREE transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars! https://www.joc.com/trucking-logistics/truckload-freight/us-trucking-demand-steady-despite-steep-spot-rate-correction_20220802.html https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fedex-ground-contractor-forms-advocacy-trade-group?utm_content=216989545&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-1791752521087...

Aug 04, 202230 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Truckload Drivers Flip To Drayage? Truck Driver Pay Crosswind?!? Finding & Retaining New Techs!!

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show is The TOP Transportation Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to breakdown THREE transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars! https://www.joc.com/trucking-logistics/drayage/truckers-flip-back-drayage-long-haul-spot-rates-dive_20220802.html https://www.ttnews.com/articles/driver-pay-raise-trend-catches-crosswinds https://www.fleetowner.com/operations/article/21247911/finding-and-retaining-technicians-understanding-the-supply-and-demand Check...

Aug 03, 202232 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Digital Freight Broker Convoy in Lawsuit With DAT!?! What It All Means!

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show is The TOP Transportation Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to breakdown THREE transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars! https://www.joc.com/technology/freight-procurement-systems/dat-convoy-embroiled-anti-competition-legal-battle_20220801.html Check out my YouTube Channel for further industry insights! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrL70IEnCfDkNaiYMar3jw Make sure to subscribe and share! Thank you to my sponsor: https://www.vhubap...

Aug 02, 202235 min

#199 - Timothy J. Henry

Timothy J. Henry is the CEO & Co-Founder at Haul. Haul is developing a marketplace that provides trucking companies with a pool of vetted, on-demand truck drivers to operate their trucks. Through Haul's data-driven certification process, all drivers are pre-screened and evaluated. Once drivers are Haul Certified, trucking companies are able to connect with drivers via the Haul platform. Once on the Haul platform, drivers are able to find flexible job opportunities through intelligent matchin...

Aug 02, 202252 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Zero Emission Trucks?? DC Appeals Court Denies Hours Of Service Challenge!

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show is The TOP Transportation Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to breakdown THREE transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars! https://www.freightwaves.com/news/us-canadian-initiative-aims-to-accelerate-transition-to-zero-emission-trucks?utm_content=216177747&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-179175252108775 https://www.freightwaves.com/news/dc-appeals-court-denies-driver-hours-of-service-challenge?utm_content...

Jul 29, 202233 min

#198 - Nic Sallis

Nic Sallis is the Chief Operating Office at Fleetdrive 360. FleetDrive 360 makes maintaining DOT compliance more efficient, automated, and better than ever. We understand how hard it is to maintain compliance and we have built FleetDrive 360 around the pain points that Owner Operators, Fleet and Compliance Managers struggle with, from keeping track of your Drivers, Assets & documents to scheduling Drug and Alcohol tests, all in one place. Make sure to connect with Nic and follow Fleetdrive! ...

Jul 29, 202241 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Class 8 Truck Prices Continue to Slide! LTL Trucking Is Still Healthy! Current Truckload Report!!

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show is The TOP Transportation Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to breakdown THREE transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars! https://www.ttnews.com/articles/used-class-8-prices-continue-slide-june-remain-high https://www.joc.com/trucking-logistics/ltl-trucking-logistics/old-dominion-freight-line/us-ltl-trucking-%E2%80%98-good-spot%E2%80%99-odfl-ceo_20220727.html Check out my YouTube Channel for further industry insights! https://www.youtub...

Jul 28, 202233 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - FMCSA Accepting Apprenticeship Apps! Truckload Execs Struggle With Capacity Outlook & Pressure!?

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show is The TOP Transportation Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to breakdown THREE transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars! Check out my YouTube Channel for further industry insights! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrL70IEnCfDkNaiYMar3jw Make sure to subscribe and share! Thank you to my sponsor: https://www.vhubapp.com/ They are the new wave for freight brokers and freight brokerages to separate themselves from the competition! To lear...

Jul 27, 202231 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - US Truckload Looking Seasonal?! Shippers Outsource Logistics?!? Owner Operator Market Outlook?!

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show is The TOP Transportation Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to breakdown THREE transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars! https://www.joc.com/trucking-logistics/truckload-freight/us-trucking-looking-more-%E2%80%98seasonal%E2%80%99-motor-carriers_20220726.html https://www.joc.com/technology/logistics-technology-providers/shippers-seeking-outsourced-logistics-aid-despite-rise-self-service-software_20220725.html https://www.freightwaves.co...

Jul 26, 202233 min

#197 - Troy Larkin

Troy Larkin is the Founder CITTA Brokerage. CITTA Brokerage Company (CBC) specializes in duty drawback, classification and 301 exclusion piggybacking. We are licensed US Customs Brokers, but chose to specialize in these niche areas because we saw a need for these services with very few companies that could truly deliver a successful program all while simplifying it as much as possible for our clients and maximizing their overall return. Make sure to connect with Troy and follow CITTA on social m...

Jul 26, 202242 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Shippers Front Load Holiday Inventory?! FMCSA Speed Limiters Unsafe At Any Speed??

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show is The TOP Transportation Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to breakdown THREE transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars! https://www.dat.com/blog/shippers-front-load-fall-and-holiday-merchandise-to-avoid-last-years-supply-chain-delays/ https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fmcsas-speed-limiters-unsafe-at-any-speed?utm_content=215637336&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-179175252108775 Check out my YouTube Ch...

Jul 25, 202234 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - The Great Purge For Small Trucking Is HERE According To Sources! We Break It All Down!

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show is The TOP Transportation Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to breakdown THREE transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars! https://www.freightwaves.com/news/3-trucking-veterans-reveal-why-they-shuttered-their-businesses-amid-the-great-purge?utm_content=215575353&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-179175252108775 Check out my YouTube Channel for further industry insights! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjr...

Jul 22, 202234 min

#196 - DeNisha Gray

DeNisha Gray is the CEO of TranspoCFO, whcich is an accounting firm founded by a professional accountant headquarted in Atlanta, GA. Their firm is focused on providing quality and affordable accounting services, including financial solutions, to our trucking business partners! The trucking business can be challenging when you are not aware of the numbers in your business; most trucking companies run out of business in the 1st year itself. With our trucking industry expertise, we have identified ...

Jul 22, 202244 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - More AB5 Talk with a LAWYER to break it down! Spoiler, it is still TRASH Legislation to me!

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show is The TOP Transportation Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to breakdown THREE transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars! https://www.wsj.com/articles/blockaded-port-of-oakland-braces-for-more-trucker-protests-11658334195?mod=latest_headlines Check out my YouTube Channel for further industry insights! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrL70IEnCfDkNaiYMar3jw Make sure to subscribe and share! Thank you to my sponsor: https://www.vhubapp.c...

Jul 21, 202232 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - AB5 Driver Protest Port Of Oakland!! Large Truckload Fleets Adding Drivers! Truckload Tonnage Soars!

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show is The TOP Transportation Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to breakdown THREE transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars! https://www.ttnews.com/articles/truck-tonnage-june-soars-79-year-over-year https://www.joc.com/trucking-logistics/truckload-freight/marten-transport/larger-us-truckload-carriers-still-adding-drivers_20220719.html https://www.ttnews.com/articles/truckers-ab5-protest-oakland-california Check out my YouTube Channel for ...

Jul 20, 202233 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - US Retail Inventories Leveling Off! Rising Imports Pressure Trans Atlantic! Truckload Market Update!

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show is The TOP Transportation Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to breakdown THREE transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars! https://www.joc.com/trucking-logistics/us-retail-inventories-leveling-not-manufacturing-stocks_20220718.html https://www.joc.com/port-news/international-ports/rising-us-imports-keep-pressure-trans-atlantic_20220718.html Check out my YouTube Channel for further industry insights! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrL7...

Jul 19, 202233 min

#195 - Luis Claudio

Luis Claudio is the founder of Dedicated Trucking LLC. He started his own trucking company in 2020 after starting his driving career for a large fleet. About Louis: "At age 9 I was taught the VALUE of hardwork in exchange for a buck. This lesson evolved over time and morphed into An owner and operater of Dedicated Trucking LLC. Working hard for someone else lost its taste in me after living at Corporate America for 10 years. I have some formal education but no Degree. I can assure you that If it...

Jul 19, 202257 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Biden's Emergency Intermodal Board?? Truckload Contract Freight Cools??! Distractions For Drivers?!

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show is The TOP Transportation Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to breakdown THREE transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars! https://www.joc.com/rail-intermodal/class-i-railroads/biden-appoints-emergency-board-intervene-rail-html https://www.joc.com/trucking-logistics/truckload-freight/trucking-ppis-indicate-%E2%80%98cooling%E2%80%99-contract-html https://www.fleetowner.com/perspectives/ideaxchange/article/21246621/eliminating-distractions...

Jul 18, 202234 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Trucking Carriers Sales & Decision Maker! OOIDA Back To Transparency Drum!! Shippers Shift To Spot??

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show is The TOP Transportation Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to breakdown THREE transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars! https://landline.media/ooida-tells-agency-that-broker-transparency-is-crucial/?fbclid=IwAR22YuFMSzVgQ9I-0D4wUx87UqMQ9jjirVrIPxvcih2YKMssPeqCZByy6vI https://www.transportdive.com/news/identifying-route-decision-makers-trucking-carriers-sales/625503/ https://www.freightwaves.com/news/when-and-by-how-much-will-shippers-...

Jul 15, 202233 min
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