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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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#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Truck Driver Recruitment STRONG! Political Threats To Ocean Freight?! Ocean Shipping Rates Slide!

#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-recruitment-strong-despite-uncertain-economy?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=News-Story-October-2022 https://www.joc.com/maritime-news/geopolitical-disruption-rising-threat-freight-shippers%C2%A0_20221013.html https://www.joc.com/maritime-news/internat...

Oct 14, 202230 min

#220 - Matt Silver

Matt Silver is the VP of Cross-Border Solutions at Arrive Logistics! Matt spent a decade at Coyote (acquired by UPS in 2015), where I built the Mexico department. Left in early 2018 and started Forager later that year. Forager was a venture-backed freight tech company in Chicago that built a platform to help shippers move freight between the US, Mexico, and Canada. We had a TMS with a shipper portal for pricing, booking and tracking, and a carrier portal where carriers could book loads, bid on c...

Oct 14, 202250 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Supply Chain Issues For Holiday Freight!? Data Integration Dilemma! Logistics Deal Making Falters?!

#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.usatoday.com/story/money/2022/10/10/supply-chain-issues-holiday-shopping-season/8233775001/?utm_content=224268042&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-68366988 https://www.fleetowner.com/technology/article/21250552/truckings-telematics-data-integration-dilemma https://www.wsj....

Oct 13, 202231 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Transportation Insurance & Study Links Traffic Violations To Future Unsafe Driving?!

#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/atri-study-outlines-link-between-traffic-violations-unsafe-driving https://www.freightwaves.com/news/atri-a-trucker-who-crashes-once-is-at-high-risk-for-another?utm_content=224224171&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-179175252108775 https://www.joc.com/t...

Oct 12, 202231 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Transportation Market Update! 2023 Freight Recession?? Truckload Spot Rates Stabilizing??!

#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/economics/article/21252390/analyst-takes-neutral-stance-on-likelihood-of-2023-trucking-recession https://www.joc.com/trucking-logistics/truckload-freight/us-truckload-spot-rates-stabilizing-after-summer-slump_20221010.html Make sure to subscribe and share! Thank you to my sponsor: http...

Oct 11, 202232 min

#219 - Dustin Lopedota

Dustin Lopedota is a heavy haul truck driver for Hurricane Specialized LLC. Dustin has been in the trucking industry his entire life, and comes from a family of truck drivers. We spoke about the realities of the industry from his perspective, and I purposely kept in the audio of an issue he was having on-site! Make sure to connect with Dustin on Social Media! To learn more about becoming a Freight Agent: https://spi3pl.com/ To learn more about Trucker Tools: www.truckertools.com Ditch your carri...

Oct 11, 202244 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - PayPal Did What?! Trucking Employments Plunge! LTL Rates Hold Strong! Tesla Delivers Semis To Pepsi!

#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-hire-trucking-employment-takes-plunge_20221007.html https://www.freightwaves.com/news/nothing-less-about-less-than-truckload-rates?utm_content=223958632&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-179175252108775 https://www.ttnews.com/...

Oct 10, 202230 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Freight Sales Training! September Class 8 Orders Erupt! Uber Freight Economists 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.ttnews.com/articles/september-class-8-orders-erupt-all-time-record https://www.freightwaves.com/news/uber-freight-economist-contract-rates-edging-into-negative-territory?utm_content=223585832&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-179175252108775 Make sure to subscribe and share...

Oct 07, 202236 min

#218 - John Marienau

John Marienau is the Co-Founder of Origin Transport LLC. John is a blue-collar entrepreneur who has built a career in freight transportation. My professional mission is to modernize and improve the trucking and logistics industry. As co-founder of Origin Transport and OpenHaul Logistics, I've learned that it takes more than just good ideas to make a change. With 16 years in the supply chain industry and a background in project management and business development. I believe significant change com...

Oct 07, 202246 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Transportation Market Loosens?! OOIDA Wants Broker Transparency?! Feds Shirking Endangers Freight!

#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-market-loosens-as-september-progresses?utm_content=223462462&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-179175252108775 https://www.fleetowner.com/for-the-driver/article/21252110/ooida-petitions-fmcsa-for-increased-broker-transparency https://www...

Oct 06, 202230 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Cold Call Sales Training! Cali Truck Parking Shortage Due To EV! Small Fleets Can Stay Competitive!

#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/california-finds-truck-parking-shortage-complicated-ev-mandates https://www.fleetowner.com/perspectives/ideaxchange/blog/21251996/3-ways-small-fleets-can-stay-competitive Make sure to subscribe and share! Thank you to my sponsor: https://www.vhubapp.com/ They are the new wave for freig...

Oct 05, 202231 min

#217 - Myron Piggie Jr

Myron Piggie Jr is the Managing Partner at Innovative Logistics Group LLC and the Co-Founder of InnoPortal. As a rapidly growing transportation consulting firm, providing third-party logistics (3PL), Innovative Logistics Group LLC arranges the movement of shipments through its expanding network of carriers and freight agents. Innovative Logistics Group LLC also offers truckload, less-than-truckload, and asset based brokerage services in a vast majority of the industries across North America. Inn...

Oct 04, 20221 hr 7 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - No Disaster Relief For Spot Rates? USDOT Parking Agenda!? Warehouse Demand Still UP! Truck N'Hustle!

#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/no-disaster-relief-for-spot- rates?utm_content=223117974&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel =fbp-179175252108775 https://www.ttnews.com/articles/ata-touts-usdots-truck-parking-agenda https://www.joc.com/international-logistics/industrial-real-estate/no-rece...

Oct 03, 202232 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - FMCSA Proposes Electronic ID?! Transportation Insurance Trends! Recruitment & Retention to Costly!?

#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/fmcsa-proposes-all-interstate-cmvs-have-electronic-id-systems https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/news/commercial-auto/trends-shaping-the-us-transportation-insurance-market-421776.aspx https://www.transportdive.com/news/ftr-2022-conference-carrier-perspective-pinchuk-kretsinger/632...

Sep 30, 202230 min

#216 - Steve Burroughs

Steve Burroughs is an agency owner with SPI Logisitcs. Steve has extensive experience in the transportation industry having held roles as a transportation manager, fleet owner, driver, as well as a broker! To learn more about becoming a Freight Agent: https://spi3pl.com/ To learn more about Emerge: https://emergemarket.com/freightcoach/ Ditch your carrier packet, Drive more carrier sales and get better load coverage with seamless digital onboarding, TMS integration, and smart load coverage, visi...

Sep 30, 202248 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - P44 Aims Product Harmony? Truckload Revenue Is Up As Are Costs! Spot Rats Slide!

#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/project44-aims-product-harmony-new-platform_20220927.html https://www.dat.com/blog/revenue-is-up-but-so-are-operating-costs-what-does-it-really-cost-to-operate-a-truck-in-2022 https://www.fleetowner.com/operations/article/21251686/spot-rates-continue-slide-in-aug...

Sep 29, 202231 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - JOC Inland Conference LIVE Show

#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! 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 your carrier packet, Drive more carrier sales and get better load coverage with seamless digital onboarding, TMS integ...

Sep 28, 202238 min

#215 - Andrew Peterson

Andrew Peterson is the Sales Manager at Dave Syverson Truck Centers. I handle the Government/Municipality sales at Dave Syverson Truck Centers. I am fortunate enough to be able to provide great transportation solutions and aftersales service to all of my customers. I am also the sales manager at Syversons and help assist our sales team with any questions or situations that may arise. Most recently, I have been nominated as Detroit Diesel/Freightliner's District 21 Dealer Champion. This includes ...

Sep 27, 202243 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - August Trailer Orders Complicated? Feds/Trucking Crossfire with Inflation! Canada Drops Vax Mandate!

#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/august-trailer-orders-reflect-complicated-market https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trucking-caught-in-crossfire-of-feds-war-on-inflation?utm_content=222303326&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-179175252108775 https://www.ttnews.com/articles/canada-drop-v...

Sep 26, 202230 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Current Freight Market, How To Handle Peak Holiday Freight, Building Your Transportation Company

#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! 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 your carrier packet, Drive more carrier sales and get better load coverage with seamless digital onboarding, TMS integ...

Sep 23, 202232 min

#214 - Hubtek, Troops2Logistics and the LTNA - Logistics & Transportation Association of North America

I had the pleasure of speaking with three organizations that are partnering up to help place our brave men and women who selflessly fight for our country in the logistics industry! I spoke with Hubtek , Troops2Logistics and the LTNA - Logistics & Transportation Association of North America on their collaborative efforts to bring our troops into the logistics industry! To learn more about becoming a Freight Agent: https://spi3pl.com/ To learn more about Emerge: https://emergemarket.com/freigh...

Sep 23, 202244 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Amazon CANCELS Warehousing? US Shippers Search Warehouse Space! LTL Carrier Optimizes Warehousing!

#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/distribution-centers/us-shippers-fine-tune-search-warehousing-space_20220902.html https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/amazon-cancels-delays-dozens-of-warehouses-fulfillment-mwpvl/631130/ https://www.transportdive.com/news/yellow-completing-network-optimization-phase-one/63...

Sep 22, 202228 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Why Do Shippers Think Less Of 3PL's!?Truck Tonnage SURES in August!

#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-august-surges-74-year-over-year https://www.freightwaves.com/news/shippers-think-a-little-less-of-3pls-value-amid-supply-chain-volatility-report https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrL70IEnCfDkNaiYMar3jw Make sure to subscribe and share! Thank you to my sponsor: https://www...

Sep 21, 202232 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Mitigating Fleet Costs With Leasing! Convoy Adds Visibility?? Traffic Deaths 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/perspectives/ideaxchange/blog/21250823/mitigating-fleet-cost-hikes-through-leasing https://www.joc.com/technology/supply-chain-visibility/convoy-wades-visibility-market-new-tools_20220919.html https://www.ttnews.com/articles/traffic-deaths-decline-first-time-2020 Check out my YouTube Channe...

Sep 20, 202231 min

#213 - James Currier

James Currier is the Chief Of Revenue, US Markets with Finloc - Online Trailer Financing. Leveraging our 30+ years of experience in the industry, we created a digital platform to simplify the trailer buying process without sacrificing the quality of the product and the exceptional customer service. Make sure to connect with James and Follow Finloc to learn more! Visit: https://online.finloc.com/ To learn more about becoming a Freight Agent: https://spi3pl.com/ To learn more about Trucker Tools: ...

Sep 20, 202247 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Truckload Fleets Prepare For AB5 Enforcement! Attorney Explains It! I Still Think It Is A Joke!

#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/fleets-prepare-ab-5-enforcement-legal-battles-continue 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 frei...

Sep 19, 202233 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - How To Become Interstate Carrier! Truckload Freight Volume UP! Market Update From Truckload Carrier!

#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/perspectives/ideaxchange/article/21250699/how-a-trucking-fleet-becomes-an-interstate-motor-carrier https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cass-august-freight-volumes-at-4-year-high-linehaul-rates-down-3rd-straight-month?utm_content=221277868&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_...

Sep 16, 202232 min

#212 - Sebastian Brzek

Sebastian Brzek is the Founder of Era Transport INC and TruckYoo on YouTube! Sebastian has built his trucking company and shop through hard work and dedication. He has also levereged social media to help expand his business through his wildly popular YouTube Channel Truck Yoo! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TruckYoo Make sure you connect with Sebastian and follow Truck Yoo on social media! To learn more about becoming a Freight Agent: https://spi3pl.com/ To learn more about Emerge:...

Sep 16, 202251 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Truckload Market Still Soft? Rail Crisis Averted!! The Real Sacrifices Truck Drivers Make Everyday!

#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/subseasonal-trucking-market-still-soft-and-loose?utm_content=221222563&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-179175252108775 https://www.joc.com/rail-intermodal/class-i-railroads/pressure-building-washington-avert-rail-strike_20220913.html https://www.dat....

Sep 15, 202232 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Storage Plague Logistics Companies! MyCarrier New Funding Round! Congress Could Avoid Rail Shutdown?

#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/storage-labor-plague-logistics-companies-searching-warehousing-solutions https://www.joc.com/technology/freight-procurement-systems/mycarrier-rides-growing-ltl-needs-new-funding-round_20220913.html https://www.freightwaves.com/news/heres-how-congress-could-avoid-disastrous-rail-shutdow...

Sep 14, 202230 min
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