In this special edition of the Transfix Take podcast, transport and logistics reporter Vishnu Rajamanickam joins us to go on a deep dive on the ports in China, market swings, what could fix a broken supply chain, 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 companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been p...
Jun 08, 2022•27 min
May might have left carriers feeling some relief, but as we drive through June, the road ahead could be a bumpy one. We're closely watching a possible exit of capacity, July 1st and ocean freight negotiations, and warehousing issues that have popped up for shippers. This and more on our weekly #TransfixTake with Justin Maze. 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 ...
Jun 01, 2022•8 min
Can we break our nearly 100 days of spot market relief? What’s fueling the hottest summer of freight yet? And who will win the balance of power as we approach Memorial Day weekend? Maze has the answers 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, and may ha...
May 25, 2022•8 min
West Coast Labor union negotiations, China shutdowns, International Road Check Week. What other disruptions loom? Well, for one, the East coast sees the lowest diesel inventory on record. But read why Justin Maze says it’s too soon to call this a freight recession. #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 w...
May 18, 2022•9 min
We're eyeing a potential market swing ahead of the summer months, as carriers look for some relief. Plus, should shippers look to stay invested in contract rates? Maze has the answers 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, and may have been previously...
May 11, 2022•5 min
No surprise here, but an unexpected swing in favor of the spot market could shift the balance of power for shippers and carriers once again. Plus, looming port shutdowns in China could mean a supply chain spiral. Are we ready? 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 wit...
May 05, 2022•8 min
Is 2022 the supply chain wild card? Bill Cassidy, Senior Editor of JOC.com, joins Maze and Jenni on this special edition State of Freight episode. We talk evolving consumer trends, the death of the “new normal”, the battle between spot and contract, produce and back to school seasons, and possible port shutdowns! Bill also shares advice for the next generation of trucking who relies on spot. Strap in and let's take a ride down the road of freight! Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in ...
May 04, 2022•42 min
What is the study of sleep science? Dean Croke breaks it down for us in this special edition episode of the Transfix Take. From circadian rhythm and sleep pattern to teaching truck drivers how to sleep and how it can literally be the difference between life and death – we go on a deep dive. Listen as Dean shares his prolific learnings here. 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...
Apr 27, 2022•25 min
What would it take for the market to swing back in favor of carriers? Two major factors! Let Justin Maze break it down 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, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this p...
Apr 27, 2022•9 min
Meet Margaret DeBellotte – founder of the #TruckersAreHuman initiative and founding member of the National Minority Women Association in Transportation (NWWAIT). Margaret takes us on a ride to discuss her first-hand experience as a driver at the height of COVID-19 and why she was moved to create the #TruckersAreHuman initiative with Trucking Life. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transf...
Apr 25, 2022•26 min
While most of the country is in full-swing Spring, truckload spot markets are stuck skiing downhill. To make the freight market more interesting, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ramped up inspections for every northbound truck, causing Mexican truck exports to plummet by 80% and drivers to protest and block access to border crossings. While secondary inspections at the border have ended, this will surely affect produce availability and pricing. Justin Maze will break it all down. #TransfixTake Disclaimer...
Apr 19, 2022•7 min
As pricing power makes its quick shift towards shippers, what’s the fallout? Volumes slow for dry van and reefer, but intermodal remains steady – likely due to the decreasing demand for the speed. Meanwhile, the number of available trucks with a driver is up approximately 10% and Walmart announced a significant increase in driver pay to offset rising operational costs. Let Justin Maze give you the rundown. #TransfixTake Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of th...
Apr 13, 2022•7 min
Everyone wants to know: Are we heading for a freight recession or just normalizing? The freight market is easing at the fastest pace since early 2021, motivated in part by inflation and high fuel costs. These pain points affect consumers’ ability to buy goods, but also carriers’ ability to operate. Justin Maze looks into freight’s crystal ball. #TransfixTake Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or position...
Apr 05, 2022•8 min
Are we seeing the end of a bull market? Maybe it’s inflation. Maybe it’s the removal of COVID-related mandates, but freight demands, truckload volumes, rates, and tender rejections are all on a downward slope. It’s almost like consumers are nursing a hangover. Let Justin Maze tell you more about the conditions building for a potential bear market. #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or posi...
Mar 30, 2022•7 min
This March is and is not like other Marches. While shippers have pricing power in most of the country, the expected arrival of produce season is making capacity scarce in the South and Southeast. However, in an unseasonal twist, freight volumes are decreasing. Is this evidence of inflationary pressures due to fuel prices? Find out more from Justin Maze over at #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the ...
Mar 22, 2022•7 min
Record-breaking fuel surges. Produce season in the South. COVID-19 lockdown at a Chinese port. It’s all happening this week. Fuel prices set two records: highest weekly national average and the highest single weekly increase. With shippers taking on more surcharges and consumers watch their spending, are we about to see volumes slow? Stay on top of the market with Justin Maze on this week’s #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and ...
Mar 16, 2022•8 min
The truckload market continues to shift in shippers’ favor, as tender rejections are the lowest since before the pandemic. As East Coast ports gain volumes, how will Southeast capacity fare in produce season? While we wait to see how the Ukrainian crisis will affect the U.S. supply chain, Trucking & Logistics Professionals for Ukraine (TLPU) contributed more than $300,000 in humanitarian aid. Let Justin Maze catch you up on the details in this week’s #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and ...
Mar 09, 2022•7 min
Trucking markets are entering March calm like a lamb – bolstering shippers’ pricing power – but how long will that last? Protesting convoys gain steam on their journey to D.C., while the Russian invasion of Ukraine threatens material shortages, demand volatility, and cybersecurity. Justin Maze helps us sort it all out 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 Transfi...
Mar 01, 2022•6 min
Contract rates are making a comeback, tender rejections sit at their lowest level since pre-pandemic, dipping below 19% nationally and dry van volumes are at an elevated level. Justin Maze gives updates on 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 companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affil...
Feb 24, 2022•6 min
Valentine's Day came early for shippers as we see rates starting to swing in their favor but that doesn't mean they're in the clear yet. Find out where the pendulum swings for both sides of 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...
Feb 16, 2022•6 min
Will the supply chain finally get its flowers? Valentine's Day poses an interesting market shift that could mean markets in the Southeast and along the Texas/Mexico border should start to heat up. Justin Maze breaks 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 the participants are ...
Feb 08, 2022•6 min
On September 21, 2021, Transfix announced that it had entered into a definitive business combination agreement with G Squared Ascend I Inc. (NYSE: GSQD), a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by affiliates of G Squared, that is expected to result in Transfix becoming a publicly listed company. Completion of the business combination is subject to customary closing conditions. Today’s special episode features a conversation between Lily Shen, Transfix’s CEO and President and Ward Davis, ...
Feb 04, 2022•14 min
February brings some much-needed relief on the west coast but with more winter storms ahead and a rise in fuel prices, we may not see relief for the shortest month of the year. Find out more from Justin Maze, our market expert, 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 ...
Feb 02, 2022•8 min
The supply chain playing field might finally be leveling out for both shippers and carriers as we navigate the road ahead. But, we're still eyeing some impending game-changers. Justin Maze has the scoop 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, an...
Jan 25, 2022•5 min
Cross-border vaccine mandates and weather are top of mind for both sides of the supply chain. Listen in as our resident expert, 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 affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The vi...
Jan 18, 2022•6 min
Shippers are working with a tighter market now than over the holidays and spot rates are up 70% higher year over year but all eyes are on reefer freight volume as it skyrockets. Find out more 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 ...
Jan 11, 2022•7 min
Happy New Year and welcome to a brand new Transfix Take podcast! As we strap in and gear up for 2022, we'll deliver insights for both shippers and carriers. What's on tap for the first week of January? Looks like Winter weather and capacity loosening. Hear more in this week's episode. 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 ...
Jan 04, 2022•5 min
As we haul right into the holidays, we take a deeper look at increasing port congestion on the West and North coasts, capacity crunches in the midwest, 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 companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. T...
Dec 14, 2021•5 min
With just a few weeks left of December, will holiday shoppers get their gifts in time? Plus, a look at SoCal's freight operations lends insight on what January 2022 could look like for both sides of the supply chain. More in our weekly #TransfixTake podcast with Justin Maze! 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...
Dec 08, 2021•6 min
With November winding down, what’s down the road for freight markets in December and beyond? 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 companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this ...
Nov 23, 2021•5 min
