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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 - Railroads Cutting Service As Union Deal Eludes! US Manufacturing Produces Higher Truckload Volume!

#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/us-railroads-begin-cutting-service-deal-biggest-unions-remains-elusive_20220909.html https://www.joc.com/trucking-logistics/truckload-freight/us-manufacturers-producing-higher-truck-volumes_20220912.html Check out my YouTube Channel for further industry insights! ...

Sep 13, 202232 min

#211 - Brian Hastings

Brian Hastings is the Co-Founder of Veritas Logistics. Brian has 14 years experience in the transportation industry! Veritas Logistics is a third-party logistics firm created to stand out in a crowded industry by prioritizing people. We have a deep understanding of the industry and an expansive network that allow us to navigate each process, anticipate every need, and process transactions efficiently and effectively. We govern ourselves, our business and our relationships with the same core valu...

Sep 13, 202245 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Carriers Weigh In On Peak Season! 3PLs Using Revenue For Tech ROI! USXpress Cuts Jobs/Real Estate!?

#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/carriers-weigh-in-on-peak-season-and-contract-rates?utm_content=220751373&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-179175252108775 https://www.joc.com/international-logistics/3pls-using-revenue-measure-efficiency-return-technology_20220909.html https://www.fl...

Sep 12, 202231 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Freight Brokers Poised To See Gross Margin Expansion!? AB5 Finds An Ally?!

#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/freight-brokers-poised-see-gross-margin-expansion https://www.freightwaves.com/news/universal-defends-ab5-related-deal-notes-higher-costs-but-touts-that-the-deal-is-done?utm_content=220563718&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-179175252108775 Check out my...

Sep 09, 202233 min

#210 - Airin Boykins

Airin Boykins is the Co/Owner and Co/Founder of Boykins United and BUnited Services. I have been around the industry since 2006 and obtained my own authority in 2020. This industry has always been a passion of mine. My company started out with a small fleet and as I continued to grow my networking platform, I started to see gaps of education in back office compliance with a major focus on the Drug & Alcohol process. Boykins United did a pivot and created BUnited Services which is a full logi...

Sep 09, 202246 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Transportation M&A NOT Slowing Down! Adopting a Driver First Mindset! Transportation Technology!

#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/transportation-logistics-ma-not-slowing-down?utm_content=220421042&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-179175252108775 https://www.ttnews.com/articles/perspective-adopting-driver-first-mindset?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_cam...

Sep 08, 202231 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Nod To The American Trucker! Transportation Market Loosens?! Manufacturing Coming BACK TO AMERICA!!

#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.foxnews.com/lifestyle/this-labor-day-grateful-nod-long-haul-truckers-keep-america-moving?fbclid=IwAR31-WKzNn6-ifTJ99goEmiZgJ1G525Yy1SD7CBY0cvz1adrwNCjGGegXMA https://www.freightwaves.com/news/transportation-market-loosens-again-in-august?utm_content=220336522&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&...

Sep 07, 202230 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Utilizing Social Media/Content Marketing To Attract and Retain Talent In Truckload/Transportation!

#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! Ditch y...

Sep 06, 202233 min

#209 - Jonathon WolfeBarron

Jonathon WolfeBarron is the Founder & CEO of Rolling Adz LLC! Rolling Adz is an Outdoor advertising provider that serves companies Nation wide. Odds are you have seen our trucks, you just didn't realize it. Our high- impact style marketing goes unavoidable, as we go where traditional billboards have never gone before. Make sure to connect with Jonathon and Follow Rolling Adz on Social Media! https://rollingadz.com/ To learn more about becoming a Freight Agent: https://spi3pl.com/ To learn mo...

Sep 06, 202250 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Driver Training Programs Maxed? Transportation Hiring Rises? Data Shows Trucking Job Growth Slowing?

#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/driver-training-programs-overwhelmed-interest https://www.joc.com/trucking-logistics/labor/us-transport-hiring-rises-not-warehouses_20220902.html https://www.freightwaves.com/news/bls-data-indicates-truck-transportation-employment-growth-may-be-slowing?utm_content=220064615&utm_med...

Sep 05, 202226 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Race To The Bottom In Truckload Contract Rates?! Trends For Driver Recruiting & Retention!

#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/race-to-the-bottom-in-truckload-contract-rates-sets-in?utm_content=219739937&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-179175252108775 https://www.fleetowner.com/operations/article/21249882/hireright-survey-shows-trends-for-truck-driver-recruiting-and-retentio...

Sep 02, 202230 min

#208 - Shawn McLeod

Shawn McLeod is the President of Axle Logistics, which is headquarted in Knoxville, TN. Shawn has built his career in transportation, and has held various roles throughout the industry. AXLE LOGISTICS is a different kind of third-party logistics company, providing customers throughout North America with a safe and reliable carrier network and the diverse expertise of a large multinational company, but with the personal service and exclusive capacity of a private fleet. We are a one-stop shop off...

Sep 02, 202247 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - XPO Is NOT Slowing Down! Best Buy Supply Chains Improve?! Shippers Truckload Revenge?!

#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/shippers-revenge-is-coming-for-truckload-carriers?utm_content=219758900&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-179175252108775 https://www.joc.com/trucking-logistics/ltl-trucking-logistics/xpo-isn%E2%80%99t-braking-economic-slowdown_20220830.html https://ww...

Sep 01, 202232 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Non-Compete Agreements In Trucking & Freight Brokerage!

#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...

Aug 31, 202231 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Ways To Decarbonize Fleets! Group Urges NHTSA Underride Guard Rule! Fleets Sharpen Driver Retention!

#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/emissions-efficiency/article/21249273/cummins-is-finding-more-than-one-way-to-decarbonize-fleets https://www.freightwaves.com/news/safety-groups-urge-nhtsa-to-reconsider-underride-guard-rule https://www.ttnews.com/articles/private-fleets-sharpen-focus-driver-satisfaction?utm_source=linkedin...

Aug 30, 202231 min

#207 - Gail Keith

Gail Keith is a professional Truck Driver with Clean Harbors. Gail's journey into the trucking industry is truly inspirational. This was one of my favorite episodes to record and hearing her story and what she has overcome is something that will light a fire under anyone! To learn more about becoming a Freight Agent: https://spi3pl.com/ To learn more about Trucker Tools: www.truckertools.com To learn more about Tai Software TMS: https://tai-software.com/freightcoach...

Aug 30, 202243 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Warehousing Space Scarce?! Do NOT Pull Back On Driver Retention! AB5 Is Not Dead Just Yet!!

#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/warehousing-space-gets-scarcer-chicago_20220826.html https://www.fleetowner.com/perspectives/ideaxchange/article/21249420/now-is-not-the-time-for-fleets-to-pull-back-on-driver-recruiting-retention https://www.freightwaves.com/news/california-trucking-associations-battle-over-ab5...

Aug 29, 202231 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Truckload Sector Not As Bad?? Attracting Next Gen In Trucking! 3PL Constraints On Revenue Growth!!??

#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/truckload-sectors-q2-slowdown-not-nearly-bad-feared https://www.fleetowner.com/operations/article/21246102/lindsey-trent-focuses-on-attracting-the-next-generation-in-trucking https://www.joc.com/technology/logistics-technology-providers/lack-system-harmony-constrains-3pl-revenue-growth...

Aug 26, 202236 min

#206 - Warren Debiak

Warren Debiak is an Agency Owner with SPI Logisitcs. Warren has vast experience in Freight Brokerage, Freight Sales, and Trucking. Warren describes his journey in entrepreneurship, and the realities of building a brokerage. SPI is the leading logistics firm in North America, with a respected network of 61 offices and 54,000+ carriers throughout Canada and the United States. For over 40 years SPI has worked hard to build enduring, first-class relationships with our shippers, receivers and carrier...

Aug 26, 202244 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Communicating Freight!? Pressure For Clearinghouse Hair Tests ! Retailers Scramble For Storage!

#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/trb-study-ways-communicate-value-freight https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trucking-group-raises-pressure-to-allow-hair-for- drug- testing?utm_content=218970957&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_ch annel=fbp-179175252108775 https://www.wsj.com/articles/retailers-scr...

Aug 25, 202232 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - July Truck Tonnage RISES! How Shippers Can Prepare For Peak 2022! Diesel Price Decline SLOWS!

#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/july-truck-tonnage-posts-51-annual-gain https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/earlier-demand-stronger-service-2022-peak-season-delivery-predic tions/629700/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=evergreen https://www.fleetowner.com/emissions-efficiency/artic...

Aug 24, 202231 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Tech For Trailer Tracking! Heartland Express Acquires CFI! Freight Broker Sentiment Shaky For Q4!??

#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/freight-broker-sentiment-shaky-heading-into-back-half-of-2022?utm_content=218715456&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-179175252108775 https://www.ttnews.com/articles/heartland-express-acquire-cfi-truckload-business-525-million-0 https://www.fleetowner....

Aug 23, 202231 min

#205 - Bharath Krishnamoorthy

Bharath Krishnamoorthy is the Co-Founder & CEO of Axle. Axle helps freight brokers grow faster by automating their back-office and providing fast & affordable working capital. Axle is the all-in-one financial services platform that is rapidly disrupting the $250 billion freight intermediary market. Our proprietary technology allows freight brokers to simplify their financing operations and easily access the working capital they need to grow. Axle automates invoicing, collections, and pay...

Aug 23, 202245 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - FMCSA Considers HOS Exemption For Driver?! Is There REALLY A Driver Shortage? Hear It From A Driver!

#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/fmcsa-considers-hours-of-service-exemption-for-truck-driver?utm_content=218616708&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-179175252108775 https://www.ustransportnews.com/post/autonomous-trucking-future-is-almost-upon-us-uber-freight-head-says Check out my Yo...

Aug 22, 202232 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Truckload Capacity's Record High! JB Hunt Defends Growth!? Factoring Company Malware Attack!

#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/demand-drives-joc-truckload-capacity-index-record-high_20220818.html https://www.freightwaves.com/news/jb-hunt-defends-intermodal-growth-story?utm_content=218440002&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-179175252108775 https://www.fr...

Aug 19, 202231 min

#204 - Brian Glick

Brian Glick is the Founder and CEO of Chain.io. We use our next generation supply chain platform to help supply chain software providers, retailers, manufacturers, and logistics service providers work together more effectively. Make sure to connect with Brian and follow Chain.io on social media! To learn more about becoming a Freight Agent: https://spi3pl.com/ To learn more about Emerge: https://emergemarket.com/freightcoach/...

Aug 19, 202245 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - AB5 Is The Gift That Keeps On Giving! Shippers Now Claim Leverage In Truckload?!

#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/what-do-carriers-think-of-ab5-its-less-clear-than-you-might-think https://www.joc.com/trucking-logistics/truckload-freight/us-shippers-claiming-leverage-truckload-pricing_20220817.html Check out my YouTube Channel for further industry insights! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrL70...

Aug 18, 202232 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Advice For Freight Brokers & Market Report! Warehousing Shifting Inland?! Freight Demand Moderate!?

#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/international-logistics/industrial-real-estate/jones-lang-lasalle/us-warehousing-demand-shifting-inland-jll_20220816.html https://www.wsj.com/articles/freight-demand-is-moderating-heading-toward-fourth-quarter-11660589658 Check out my YouTube Channel for further industry insights! https://www.yout...

Aug 17, 202231 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Fourkites CEO Speaks On Layoffs! Keeping Track Of Your Trailers!? Truckload Freight Market Steady?!?

#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/supply-chain-visibility/product-integrations-slowing-economy-behind-fourkites-layoffs-ceo_20220815.html https://www.freig6htwaves.com/news/cass-july-trends-steady-as-she-goes?utm_content=218068851&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-179175252108775 https://...

Aug 16, 202232 min

#203 - Jory Evans

Jory Evans is the General Manager at Evans Trucking in Alberta, Canada. Evans Trucking is family owned and operated business, est. in 1995. What was once a single truck and driver has become a 50 truck operatation. Serving all of North America. Make sure to connect with Jory and follow Evans Trucking on social media! https://evanstrucking.ca/ To learn more about becoming a Freight Agent: https://spi3pl.com/ To learn more about Emerge: https://emergemarket.com/freightcoach/ To learn more about Ta...

Aug 16, 202252 min
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