Another (mostly) AI-written episode description: We're thrilled to bring you this discussion with Bill Driegert, EVP, Head of North America at Flexport. Bill was previously the 4th employee at Coyote Logistics and then co-founder of Uber Freight. He takes us on an enthralling journey through his illustrious career and the landscape of the freight industry. This episode packs a punch, offering you an exclusive peek into the challenges, triumphs, and future of the freight market. Whether you're a ...
Nov 21, 2023•2 hr 1 min
We are joined this week by Matt Pyatt, CEO of Arrive Logistics, a $2 billion revenue freight brokerage based in Austin, TX. Matt's work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit were strong from an early age, as he took his first job working on a farm at the age of 10. He worked various jobs growing up, before starting his first businesses in college. He talks about the valuable lessons learned in his early businesses before joining Command Transportation as a sales rep after graduating. Matt and his par...
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 35 min
With Andrew attending the Freightwaves conference in Chattanooga, we start the episode sharing stories of our experiences at industry conferences. We talk about what it's like to be a broker and shipper at these events, and how to make the most of your time when attending. Our guest for the episode is Meredith Neizer, Chief Logistics Officer at Armada. Meredith has had a fascinating career in the industry, but taking it back to her youth, we talk about how she broke barriers as the first female ...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 9
AI-written episode description: Success rarely follows a straight path. Our guest, Cameron Ramsdell, will attest to that. As the CEO of Armstrong Transport Group, he has weathered the storm of transitions, been shaped by mentorship, and emerged as a leading voice in the industry. Journey with us as we explore the winding road of his career, starting from his time at Coyote Logistics, leading a new division at US Xpress, and finally clinching his role at Armstrong Transport Group. Delve into the ...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 47 min
AI takes the helm to write another captivating episode description for us. Enjoy Episode 6: Ever wondered how one man could turn a company from the brink of bankruptcy into a thriving venture? Enter Mitch Luciano, the CEO of Trailer Bridge who did exactly that. Our chat with Mitch goes beyond the usual corporate jargon and delves into his journey of securing the helm of a ship that was almost sinking. From his audacious move of joining a company going through its worst phase to transforming its ...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Last week, Convoy announced it was shutting it's doors. We are joined by 3 guests: Ryan Soskin, who was employee #15 at Convoy, Zach Knobel, who was VP Enterprise Sales at Convoy, and John Marrinson, EVP at Wintrust Bank. Ryan and Zach take us through Convoy's journey, helping give perspective to how the company innovated and approached the industry. It's clear that Convoy found ways to create more efficiencies than many of it's competitors, but in the end, the organization ran out of cash. The ...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Another AI-written Episode Description for you this week: We are joined this week by Ryan Daube, founder of Advantage Freight Network (AFN) and 240 Logistics. Listen in as Ryan, an Indiana University alumnus and former American Backhaulers employee, takes us through the trials and triumphs of his entrepreneurial journey. From scaling AFN to a staggering $250 million to his latest venture in the cannabis market, Ryan's story is one for the books! Tune in as he shares the secrets of building a str...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 5
For fun, we let AI write the “Episode Description”. Enjoy: Ready to conquer the freight industry? Prepare to have your mind expanded as we journey into the realms of leadership, success, and the future of freight with Doug Waggoner, CEO of one of the largest freight brokerages in the country. A wrestling enthusiast who developed a mobile app to track wrestling matches, Doug's passion and resilience have shaped every aspect of his life, career, and meditation practice. From his early days in Kans...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Craig Fuller comes on the show for episode 3. We jump in with a conversation about LinkedIn versus Twitter, the role of media in our industry, and the trust (or lack thereof) that the general public has for media in today's world. We do a deep dive into Craig's entrepreneurial journey, from his days working for his father at US Xpress, to eventually founding Freightwaves. We hit on the emotional toll of failure, and how Craig persevered through his own failures to turn Freightwaves into the comp...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Ted Alling joins us for episode 2. We discuss Ted's entrepreneurial journey, from his initial sales role at C.H. Robinson to founding Access America Transport, a company he eventually sold with over $500 million annual revenue. Ted brings a wealth of knowledge about building a business as well as valuable insights for all professionals. He has found his purpose in building Chattanooga Preparatory School, something he and his wife are extremely proud of today. We discuss all this and more in epis...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In our first episode, we interview Kevin Nolan, founder of Nolan Transportation Group, OTR Solutions, and a number of other successful companies in the logistics industry. We talk about Kevin's glory days in high school and college, his first job at industry juggernaut C.H. Robinson, his time working at Waffle House, and his entrepreneurial journey that commenced thereafter. Follow The Freight Pod and host Andrew Silver on LinkedIn. *** This episode is brought to you by Rapido Solutions Group. I...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 1
