On this episode of The Transfix Take On, Charlie Echeverry, CEO of Black//Brown, joins us as we delve into the transformative power of diversity in supply chain operations. Listen as we discuss how integrating diversity from product development to top-of-funnel strategies can drive innovation, unlock new opportunities, and elevate your business to new heights. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positi...
Feb 09, 2024•42 min
Rate gains took a big u-turn this week as the markets continue to normalize from winter weather volatility. Borderland markets may see a shift in capacity and rates with a strike in Mexico. Weather on the West Coast could shake things up. And our Crystal Ball Forecast returns for February. This and more from Justin Maze and Jenni Ruiz on the Transfix Take podcast. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or po...
Feb 07, 2024•13 min
In this episode of the Transfix Take On, we welcome back Cathy Roberson, supply chain writer and research analyst for the Journal of Commerce. We reflect on the challenges faced in 2023 and explore potential lessons for the coming year. Key takeaways include the anticipation of continued volatility in the trucking market, potential challenges in the labor force, the impact of geopolitical concerns on global shipping routes, and a critical analysis of the Biden administration's logistics plan. Ca...
Feb 02, 2024•34 min
Carriers have kept rates up throughout January thanks to unexpected weather conditions across the country, but how long will this last? It may be longer than you think. Plus, we review where we netted out in the big bets we took at the beginning of the month in this week's Transfix Take Podcast. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the...
Jan 31, 2024•13 min
On this episode of The Transfix Take On, Dr. Stephanie Thomas left me with an inspired address to the next generation of women leaders entering the supply chain, and trust me you do not want to miss it. Listen as we discuss the beginning and incredible growth of Women Impacting Supply Chain Excellence (WISE) and what today's students think of the state of our industry. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views ...
Jan 26, 2024•28 min
While winter storms across the nation wind down, warmer temperatures and flooding take center stage as we start to close our January. And its no surprise that rates and tender rejections have shot up but they may soon take a nose dive. But how soon? Find out in our weekly Transfix Take with Justin Maze and Jenni Ruiz. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent compani...
Jan 23, 2024•18 min
It's week two of Winter Weather Watch and storm Heather wreaking havoc in our regional breakdown. With states like Tennessee and Georgia facing road closures and shutdowns, these conditions are taking us back to the Deep Freeze of 2021. But the big question is, will this weather be enough to swing the pendulum back in the favor of carriers? Find out in this week's Transfix Take. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect ...
Jan 17, 2024•17 min
Winter weather has taken center stage as the country takes on severe storms, tornadoes, and windspeeds of 70mph! This week may result in some major delays but the average national rate per mile is holding steady, while tender rejections level out. We're keeping a close eye on the Northeast and Midwest—this and more on our weekly Transfix Take. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, ...
Jan 09, 2024•14 min
On this episode of the Transfix Take On, Vishnu Rajamanickham of The Logistics Report, returns to go on a deep dive of evolving consumer behavior tied to doomscrolling and devices in our homes, plus an analysis of where holiday retail numbers netted out towards the end of 2023. Vishnu also shares his top two big tech trends that will define the future of the e-commerce space in 2024. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily ref...
Jan 05, 2024•31 min
We're ringing in the new year with a few regional surprises. The last two weeks proved us wrong with shakeups in the South and Southeast regions. Plus, Maze shares insights on when the market will flip, the Great Carrier Purge, and whether trouble on the marine front will affect us. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies wi...
Jan 03, 2024•19 min
On this episode of The Transfix Take On, Jessica Windham, CEO of Solving Work stops by to take on a kinder, gentler supply chain. And she knows all about what it takes after creating a company that helps shippers transform their people, processes, and partners so their logistics team can crush it during the day, and still sleep at night stops by. To learn more about Solving Work, visit www.solvingwork.com or you can find Jessica on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-windham/ ----- D...
Dec 18, 2023•28 min
It's the last episode of the year for the Transfix Take and Justin Maze comes bearing gifts. Well, sort of! With diesel prices down and some clear winners on big bets he took on the last episode, there's a lot to cover. Plus, a sneak peek at what to expect for the rest of December and the first episode of 2024! Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or a...
Dec 14, 2023•12 min
On this episode of the Transfix Take On, I’m joined by Matt Fain, an incredible innovator who has taken on the warehousing space and turned it into one of the fastest-growing space matching solutions with his company, PopCapacity, by which he is also the CEO of. Matt discusses how PopCapacity started at the height of COVID, what building with a 'slow and steady' mindset looks like, and advice for budding entrepreneurs. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the...
Dec 08, 2023•28 min
Has optimism returned for carriers? Justin Maze gives a YoY comparison to last year's post-Thanksgiving national average rate per mile to what we're seeing this year and all signs point to yes. With the West Coast winding down and the East Coast heating up, we're breaking down what the next two weeks could look like and more. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent...
Dec 06, 2023•14 min
On this episode of the Transfix Take On, I’m joined by Jose Soccoro, an industry vet whose career spans from JB Hunt to OK Foods and today we’re taking on a change in the supply chain! We cover everything from the dire need to treat carriers better, learning how to listen with intention, and being open to new technology that's changing the way trucking operates. You don't want to miss this one! Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not nece...
Dec 01, 2023•30 min
We're back from the Thanksgiving "craze" and Maze is on a betting spree. All eyes are on the Southeast and Northeast regions for the next two weeks as carriers fight for higher rates in one of the toughest markets yet. Find out what's in our crystal ball on this week's #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies w...
Nov 29, 2023•14 min
It's the first time in a long time but our market expert, Justin Maze, is optimistic about the freight markets ahead of Thanksgiving. With a slight break for truckers on cost of diesel and the West Coast presenting the best rate opportunities, there's much to be thankful for. This and more in our weekly #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent compani...
Nov 21, 2023•13 min
On this episode of The Transfix Take On, Bill Cassidy, Senior Editor for The Journal of Commerce and our resident market expert, Justin Maze is on the show to tackle the state of freight for 2024. It's no easy feat as we tackle everything including Convoy's shutdown, the carrier exodus, interesting consumer spending habits, the presidential election, and what the word of 2024's freight landscape will be. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and d...
Nov 17, 2023•48 min
What do turkeys, Christmas trees, and imports have in common? Well, they all might be trending upward. Justin Maze is keeping a close eye on increasing volumes and reefer tender rejections ahead of Thanksgiving but the national average rate per mile is telling a story we might be too used to hearing. This and more in our weekly #transfixtake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, I...
Nov 16, 2023•13 min
On this episode of the Transfix Take On, I’m joined by Lucas Schorer – president and co-founder of Kestral Insights, who's taking on a new standard to geofencing for the modern supply chain. Lucas shares how super-accurate insights can help drivers get paid faster, decrease check calls, and identify issues at DCs and facilities that affect OTP and OTD. You do not want to miss this! Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily refle...
Nov 10, 2023•26 min
A spike in spot rates was quite the anomaly for drivers last week, but that momentum has since died down. We're keeping a close eye on reefer rejections, imports, and length of haul as we examine the trends leading up to Thanksgiving on this episode of the #transfixtake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the...
Nov 08, 2023•14 min
How will the news of Convoy's shut down impact the freight markets? And what do the Cardinals, 49ers, and Panthers have to do with trucking? Justin Maze has answers in our weekly #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by the...
Oct 25, 2023•14 min
Rates are decreasing in almost every market across the country and carriers are still exiting the market, but there's enough capacity to keep regions afloat - the question is, will this be enough for a successful Q4 and holiday season? Justin Maze has the answers in our weekly #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the com...
Oct 18, 2023•14 min
To peak or not to peak? That is the holiday season question. While carriers may be expecting a shift in rate volatility, the likelihood of that happening remains to be seen until November. Plus, an update on the impact of the UAW strike expansion and we dust off the old crystal ball for an early 2024 outlook. This and more in our weekly #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Tr...
Oct 11, 2023•15 min
The freight markets remain remarkably stable with available capacity at an all-time high for the start of Q4. But, UAW Strikes and unpredictable weather could change the course of what's expected to be an unseasonably soft October. More from Justin Maze in our weekly #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies wit...
Oct 04, 2023•11 min
With no end in sight, the UAW strikes have expanded and could mean more capacity in an already soft market. Justin Maze breaks down why this Q4 could be the least volatile one we've seen in a while. Plus, an update on the average national rate per mile and tender rejections in our weekly #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates...
Sep 27, 2023•12 min
In this episode of The Transfix Take On, Chevron's Alex Gallardo and our very own Paul Poziumschi, take on the current state of freight. This episode has a truckload full of insights around the fuel market and its current challenges with attracting and retaining carriers, a look at how the macroeconomy may be the "Grinch that Stole Christmas", and why it's critical that the supply chain industry start to become a united front before we head into 2024. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed...
Sep 26, 2023•42 min
What does the United Automotive Worker union strike mean for the supply chain? It could be the golden ticket to volatility we've been looking for. Plus, a softening market, net new carrier revocations, and a gloomy outlook on the upcoming holiday season from Justin Maze and Jenni Ruiz on this week's #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies o...
Sep 19, 2023•12 min
All is quiet on the trucking front signaling a much less volatile September than expected. With National Truck Driver Appreciation Week underway, we're seeing an uptick in tender rejections and heightened volume in one region. Find out which one in this week's episode of the #transfixtake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the compa...
Sep 13, 2023•11 min
In this episode of the Transfix Take On, Tawana Randall, CEO & owner of Goldstar Logistics Group and overall trailblazer in the world of logistics is taking on what it means to dispatch the future of freight. Tawana and Transfix have partnered together for years with what she proudly dubs “Business in a Box”, which has since evolved into the first college-accredited dispatching course. Learn all about it here. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the spea...
Sep 08, 2023•31 min
