Today, we've invited Matt Silver on the show to give us a clear overview of the Mexico market, cross-border transportation, the growth of Mexico's freight volume, and the increasing opportunity of investing and expanding your freight business in this market. About Matt Silver Matt Silver is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cargado, an early stage technology startup revolutionizing how U.S.-Mexico cross-border logistics is executed. Silver is an industry leader in cross-border freight whose career spans...
May 28, 2024•30 min
Get tons of value from today's episode with Jesse Buckingham! Jesse talks about his journey into the transportation industry, his background in logistics technology, raising capital, and building relationships for long-term success in the trucking business! About Jesse Buckingham Jesse is a founder of Vooma, an automation platform for freight brokers and carriers that automates email quoting and load building using AI. Before Vooma, Jesse was the CEO of a logistics software company that sold to ...
May 28, 2024•47 min
Today’s live show with Sean Smith of Denim will teach us how to adapt to market shifts and optimize revenue streams! Sean also emphasizes the significance of managing broker margins, negotiating terms with partners, and strategic financial planning to navigate uncertainties in the freight industry. About Sean Smith Sean Smith, VP of Product at Denim, has spent 10 years building and scaling products in the financial services and logistics industries. While leading Product at Denim, he has pioneer...
May 24, 2024•32 min
Whether you're a driver or anyone in the transportation business, you must listen to this episode with Michael Lombard! This conversation with Mike revolved around transforming the trucking industry, elevating the standards, and changing cultural norms through personal excellence, physical fitness, and wellness. About Michael Lombard Michael Lombard is a former Marine who came into Logistics spending three years in a warehouse, to 3 years over the road. Along the way fitness changed his life. He...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Why are training, continuous learning, and personal development important for transportation professionals? Tune in with today's live guest, Nick Dangles, speaking about enhancing productivity, brand representation within an organization, and mitigating risks associated with over-reliance on specific customers or commodities. About Nick Dangles Nick Dangles is the Co-founder of Sync Logistics Training, a training platform built specifically for the transportation industry. Nick is a veteran of f...
May 23, 2024•29 min
In this episode, let's all hear Cody Koehler highlighting the reasons to build strong relationships with customers, regular and honest communication, and understanding customers' operations and key performance indicators to enhance service quality. About Cody Koehler Cody is a 21-year veteran in supply chain/logistics. He has done just about everything in this industry minus holding his CDL (he did drive a yard dog though). In his current role, he oversees the sales and marketing teams for A&...
May 22, 2024•29 min
We're back for another live discussion and today, let's talk about the impact of private fleets on the growth of US freight and market dynamics. Resources / References https://www.eia.gov/ https://www.mikargo247.com/ Michele McGinnis’ Episode: https://coffeewiththefreightcoach.libsyn.com/929-michele-mcginnis Articles https://www.freightwaves.com/news/historic-trucking-rate-disparity-could-cripple-service-in-late-24 https://www.joc.com/article/intermodal-rail-private-fleets-absorbing-us-freight-g...
May 21, 2024•26 min
Learn how important insurance is in the transportation business in this episode with Michele McGinnis! Michele provides insurance solutions for carriers and brokers, their coverages, and the unique services offered by their platform, Mikargo247. About Michele McGinnis Michele is the CEO and co-founder of MiKargo247, Insurtech for spot/single trip cargo insurance. Since its launch in 2021, Mikargo247 has solved the capacity concerns for carriers, freight brokers and shippers by providing them the...
May 21, 2024•46 min
Today's live episode with Ari Ashe digs deeper into his insights on the current state of the intermodal market and its challenges, the impact of the rail business on shippers and providers, and ways to evaluate rail service performances! About Ari Ashe Ari Ashe is a senior editor at the Journal of Commerce covering ports in the Southeast, intermodal rail, and trucking. Before joining the Journal of Commerce in 2018, he was a reporter with Transport Topics. He began his career in local news cover...
May 20, 2024•33 min
Does it cause you too much stress to look for a reliable way to generate and organize your leads? Well, tune in to this episode for cost-efficient, simple, yet effective strategies to help you reach out to more potential clients and enhance your sales tactics! 📊📉 Don’t miss out on the latest market trends by subscribing to your TOP Transportation Morning Show! 🌎 🎬🎯 #TheFreightCoach Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to break down transportation industry headlines! Mark your ...
May 17, 2024•20 min
How important is building your brand and increasing your online presence in today’s freight market? You shouldn’t miss today’s episode with Adam Robinson and his expertise in creating content and social media strategies for transportation professionals, and building authentic connections within the business! About Adam Robinson Adam Robinson, TRA’s Founder and CEO, has worked in sales and marketing from the start of his career, and when he entered the world of logistics in 2012, he knew this is ...
May 17, 2024•44 min
We’re back and we’re thrilled to have JD Redmon on the show to discuss creative solutions for market challenges, alternative revenue streams, and business development strategies for owner-operators! About JD Redmon JD is an experienced Fortune 500 executive and motivational team leader. He is known for team building, customer service, and having a passion for helping others achieve their goals. He implemented various policies and strategies that have increased workplace moral, utilization, &...
May 16, 2024•30 min
Tune in for another practical advice on how you can improve and protect your business! Today, we'll cover two articles about the fuel and truckload pricing trends impacting freight movements, the supply and demand dynamics that affect shipping costs, and most importantly, the rising cargo theft and some preventive measures such as asset tracking and vetting partners. References/Resources https://www.joc.com/article/gap-between-us-ltl-truckload-pricing-growing_20240514.html https://www.fleetowner...
May 15, 2024•29 min
Overcome your challenges and thrive in an uncertain market in this conversation with Cameron Pechia! Cam tells us how to take advantage of the freight market's future growth and gradual improvements, the importance of understanding long-term trends for strategic decision-making, personal connections, and hardwork. Be sure to check this out! About Cameron Pechia Cameron is the founder of Valley Trucking Insurance, a leading Trucking Insurance Agency based in Spokane, Washington. With a deep passi...
May 14, 2024•30 min
Join us for another episode where you'll gain tons of insights and business strategies to thrive in the freight market! Today, Lorena Camargo spills the secrets to her company's growth and success, long-term client relationships, personal networking, and sales tactics! About Lorena Camargo Lorena Camargo has been living logistics from a young age, igniting her journey at 17 within the industry. Climbing the ranks, she ascended to the role of Vice President of Opera1ons at a prominent courier com...
May 14, 2024•42 min
Tune in to today's #TheFreightCoach Morning Live Show as we'll talk about the bidding in the transportation industry, the impact of international road check on capacity, adapting business development strategies, and making necessary adjustments for the scalability of your business. 📊📉 Don’t miss out on the latest market trends by subscribing to your TOP Transportation Morning Show! 🌎 🎬🎯 #TheFreightCoach Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to break down transportation industry...
May 13, 2024•27 min
Jason Miller joins us to tackle incorporating macro data into decision-making, strategic planning for daily operations, and the importance of niche markets and personalized attention to succeed in challenging times when larger companies favor bigger clients. About Jason Miller Jason Miller (PhD The Ohio State University) is Eli Broad Professor in Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University's Eli Broad College of Business. He focuses on various aspects of supply chain economics. He is ro...
May 10, 2024•32 min
Chadd Olesen is back for another insightful conversation about the latest on the freight market! Today, we'll delve deeper into automation, partnerships, efficient processes, and cost management. About Chadd Olesen Chadd is the CEO and co-founder of AVRL. For nearly a decade, Chadd has been an entrepreneur, marketer, and technology leader. In 2017, Chadd and his team launched AVRL to connect disparate systems for Fortune 500 companies. By early 2018, AVRL was working with most of the Fortune 10 ...
May 10, 2024•47 min
📊📉 Don’t miss out on the latest market trends by subscribing to your TOP Transportation Morning Show! 🌎 🎬🎯 #TheFreightCoach Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to break down transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars! 🤝 Shoutout to my sponsors! https://www.denim.com/ https://spi3pl.com/ https://www.greenscreens.ai/ https://tai-software.com/ 🚚 Ditch your carrier packet, drive more carrier sales, and get better load coverage with seamless digital onboarding, TMS i...
May 09, 2024•30 min
📊📉 Don’t miss out on the latest market trends by subscribing to your TOP Transportation Morning Show! 🌎 🎬🎯 #TheFreightCoach Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to break down transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars! 🤝 Shoutout to my sponsors! https://www.denim.com/ https://spi3pl.com/ https://www.greenscreens.ai/ https://tai-software.com/ 🚚 Ditch your carrier packet, drive more carrier sales, and get better load coverage with seamless digital onboarding, TMS i...
May 08, 2024•29 min
📊📉 Don’t miss out on the latest market trends by subscribing to your TOP Transportation Morning Show! 🌎 🎬🎯 #TheFreightCoach Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to break down transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars! 🤝 Shoutout to my sponsors! https://www.denim.com/ https://spi3pl.com/ https://www.greenscreens.ai/ https://tai-software.com/ 🚚 Ditch your carrier packet, drive more carrier sales, and get better load coverage with seamless digital onboarding, TMS i...
May 07, 2024•30 min
We started Atadex to bring simple, fast, low-cost data integration solutions, delivered with exceptional customer service to our customers and our customers’ customers. Our goal has been to fundamentally change how data integration is managed and serviced to help our clients improve productivity, performance, and profitability. Originally from Cleveland, OH, I graduated from Providence College, and began my career with the Union Pacific Railroad. I received an MBA in Finance from Creighton Unive...
May 07, 2024•50 min
📊📉 Don’t miss out on the latest market trends by subscribing to your TOP Transportation Morning Show! 🌎 🎬🎯 #TheFreightCoach Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to break down transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars! 🤝 Shoutout to my sponsors! https://www.denim.com/ https://spi3pl.com/ https://www.greenscreens.ai/ https://tai-software.com/ 🚚 Ditch your carrier packet, drive more carrier sales, and get better load coverage with seamless digital onboarding, TMS i...
May 06, 2024•28 min
#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/abundant-capacity-is-hiding-freight-pattern-shifts https://www.freightwaves.com/news/werner-enterprises-says-end-of-downcycle-getting-closer https://www.joc.com/article/us-freight-recovery-likely-within-couple-months-act-research_20240424.html Check out my YouTube Channel for further...
May 04, 2024•26 min
#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! They are the new wave for freight brokers and freight brokerages to separate themselves from the competition! Thank you to my sponsor: https://www.greenscreens.ai/thef...
May 03, 2024•29 min
Meet Drew Burtner. Unlike most broker's origin stories, Drew's journey into logistics began with a trial by fire. In 2018, he found himself thrust into the world of freight brokerage when his former partner enlisted him in order to circumvent a non-compete agreement. Forced to learn the ropes with little assistance, Drew began his career in open deck and drayage, moving steel, chassis stacks, and containers while servicing major corporations such as Walmart, Dollar General, and Home Depot. Despi...
May 03, 2024•49 min
#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.foxbusiness.com/economy/fed-expected-keep-interest-rates-higher-longer-stubborn-inflation https://www.fleetowner.com/equipment/article/55005230/class-8-vehicle-orders-fell-from-february-say-act-research-and-ftr-transportation-intelligence Check out my YouTube Channel for further industry insights! https:/...
May 01, 2024•31 min
#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! They are the new wave for freight brokers and freight brokerages to separate themselves from the competition! Thank you to my sponsor: https://www.greenscreens.ai/thef...
Apr 30, 2024•30 min
Lauren Beagen is an accomplished maritime attorney, renowned for her expertise in oceanborne commerce, maritime law, and federal regulatory matters. As the Principal and Founder of Squall Strategies, LLC, she specializes in Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) compliance and global ocean shipping issues; she also serves as the CEO of The Maritime ProfessorTM, an e-learning and employee training company. Beagen's deep understanding of the FMC stems from her role as an Attorney-Advisor (International...
Apr 30, 2024•46 min
#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-online-registration To Donate To The Make A Wish Foundation: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WalkForWishes/Make-A-WishSouthernNevada?team_id=47767&pg=team&fr_id=5522 Check out my YouTube Channel for further industry insights! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrL70IEnCfD...
Apr 29, 2024•30 min
