Dry truckload volumes and rejections unexpectedly moved lower, there was a decrease in spot volume from the largest retailers and an all-time high 81 vessels are at anchor on the West Coast. But the question remains: when will the traditional holiday capacity crunch take hold? 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 the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies ...
Nov 17, 2021•6 min
Despite a few volatile months, volumes and rates are starting to look back on trend for the holiday season. But will the upcoming vaccine mandate exacerbate the supply chain come January 4? Justin Maze breaks it down 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 affiliat...
Nov 10, 2021•5 min
With the West Coast ports getting progressively worse, our holidays may be filled with more freightmares than gifts. Luckily, technological advances in the supply chain are helping ease the bottlenecks. Listen as Justin Maze gives you the state of freight 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 w...
Nov 03, 2021•6 min
Last week's volume trends looked almost identical to 2020 numbers, despite the increasing number of ships docked on the West coast. We're even starting to see an increase in ships docked on the east. Justin Maze breaks it down 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 ar...
Oct 27, 2021•6 min
Shippers may have seen some relief this past week but with 20 ships docked at the Port of Savannah in Georgia, we could be facing some volatile deja vu. What's the road ahead look like? Justin Maze, Transfix Market Expert, is breaking it down in 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, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which th...
Oct 19, 2021•5 min
With the supply chain gaining national coverage due to increasing bottlenecks and port clogs, the market might not see an end to volatility in the coming months. Justin Maze has the scoop on what key triggers are in 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 with which the participants are affiliated,...
Oct 12, 2021•4 min
Is there good news for shippers ahead? Justin Maze has the scoop with how rail freight might keep things moving for the supply chain in our weekly #TransfixTake 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 companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinion...
Oct 06, 2021•5 min
Join us for a State of Freight episode of the Transfix Take Podcast with special guest, Bill Cassidy, Senior Editor for Trucking, Domestic Transportation at The Journal of Commerce (JOC.com) as he and Justin Maze, Transfix Market Expert, discuss trends and standouts of Q3 and projections for Q4. 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...
Sep 29, 2021•38 min
In our weekly market update, Justin Maze breaks down the last two weeks of September and 66 containers stuck at the ports in Southern California. You read that right. 66 containers! What will this do to the state of freight? Listen here.
Sep 22, 2021•5 min
Ever wondered what it's like for a woman in trucking? Brittney Richardson devotes her time educating us on the dangers of the road after a career switch from being a police officer and volunteer firefighter. 10 years later, she boasts a large YouTube following and her bright pink semi. Listen to how she got here on the 5th day of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week on the Transfix Take Podcast. Learn more about Brittney and subscribe to her YouTube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/c/Brit...
Sep 17, 2021•39 min
When it comes to safety in trucking, 66.3% of truck drivers feel the general public fails to understand how difficult or challenging their jobs can be. Eric Ball devotes his free time outside of law enforcement in the traffic division to helping truck drivers stay on top of FMSCA regulations and ELD rules through The Trucking Cheat Code. In this episode, we tackle some of the most common violations and how drivers can avoid fines on the road. For more information on Eric Ball and The Trucking Ch...
Sep 16, 2021•39 min
It's day 3 of our National Truck Driver Appreciation Week celebration and today, we're speaking with Candace Rivers of Fit's Possible Trucking. Candace discusses the 24% of truck drivers we surveyed who say they don't have time to exercise and the 78.4% who believe there aren't enough healthy food options on the road. She also launches a special partnership with Transfix and her Million Pound Down challenge. For more on Candace and Fit's Possible Trucking, visit www.fitspossibletrucking.com and ...
Sep 15, 2021•39 min
It's National Truck Driver Appreciation Week! Each day, we're airing an interview with a changemaker in trucking. On today's episode, we're shining a spotlight on Tawana Randall, co-founder of the Leading Ladies of Logistix. We discuss her business-in-a-box opportunity for those looking to enter trucking, mentorship, and how important it is to take time out to understand what's happening in a truck driver's life. For more information on how to get involved with the Leading Ladies of Logistix, vi...
Sep 14, 2021•17 min
Will the northeast capacity crunch loosen? Why are rates rising in the west coast? What does Q4 have in store for shippers? Justin Maze has the answers to this and more in our weekly #TransfixTake.
Sep 14, 2021•5 min
It's National Truck Driver Appreciation Week! Each day, we're airing an interview with a changemaker in trucking. First up is Pierre Laguerre, Founder and CEO of Fleeting, a black-owned commercial trucking and fleet management services company that just received a $500,000 seed-round Investment from NBA Star Kyrie Irving and New Fund Lockstep Ventures. Learn how Pierre is tackling the long-haul driver shortage through Fleeting's sustainable model.
Sep 13, 2021•22 min
Did the supply chain take a major hit from Hurricane Ida? What does Q4 have in store? Justin Maze has got your answers in our weekly Transfix Take podcast!
Sep 07, 2021•5 min
With a hot, volatile summer coming to a close -- fall looks no different. Shippers, get ready for a crazy few weeks ahead. We've got the scoop to keep you miles ahead in all things freight on this week's episode of the Transfix Take podcast.
Aug 31, 2021•4 min
Did Hurricaine Henri shuffle the state of freight? Justin Maze breaks it down in this week's Transfix Take!
Aug 24, 2021•5 min
Will the $1 trillion dollar infrastructure bill change the state of freight? Find out in our weekly Transfix Take podcast with market expert, Justin Maze!
Aug 17, 2021•4 min
The Southeast is quickly becoming a favorite August market. Plus, a scoop on the West coast in our weekly #TransfixTake podcast with Justin Maze!
Aug 17, 2021•3 min
All eyes are on the Northeast markets as they might signal bumpy roads ahead. Justin Maze breaks it down in our weekly #TransfixTake. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/d3bGEva
Aug 04, 2021•4 min
We're shifting gears into August and our market expert, Justin Maze, shares his insights for the road ahead in our weekly Transfix Take podcast.
Jul 30, 2021•3 min
It’s another week of wins for shippers, as capacity continues to loosen throughout the country but how much longer will this continue? Listen to the latest episode of the Transfix Take podcast to find out.
Jul 19, 2021•3 min
The Summer of Freight is heating up, as Justin Maze, our market expert, looks further down the road where we predict some looser capacity for the rest of the month. For more info, visit transfix.io/market-updates
Jul 14, 2021•3 min
Listen to the Transfix Take Podcast with Justin Maze as we break down what the state of freight looks like for July, as we keep an eye on possible overseas shutdowns.
Jul 07, 2021•4 min
Listen to the Transfix Take Podcast with Justin Maze as we break down what Independence Day means for the next six weeks in freight.
Jun 28, 2021•4 min
Listen to the Transfix Take Podcast with Justin Maze as we break down Prime Day and pre-July 4 week and what it means for shippers.
Jun 22, 2021•3 min
Introducing the Transfix Take Podcast with Justin Maze! Don’t have time to read this week’s market update? We’ve got you covered at max speed with our Transfix Take podcast. Listen to Episode #2 now!
Jun 15, 2021•3 min
Introducing the Transfix Take Podcast with Justin Maze! Don’t have time to read this week’s market update? We’ve got you covered at max speed with our Transfix Take podcast. Listen to Episode #1 now!
Jun 10, 2021•2 min
