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FreightWaves
Check Call is a podcast for 3PLs and Freight Brokers. We take the industry we know and sometimes love under a microscope to dive a little deeper and see what we can find.
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Jan 7, 2026 • 31min
Expanding security in 2026
In this episode, we dive into some of the ways to expand security in the supply chain and yard automation. Our guest, Mike Grabovica, CEO of Birdseye, breaks down best adoption strategies and when to make improvements as well as ensuring you don’t get left behind. For more information, subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.
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Dec 2, 2025 • 34min
Breaking down the future of parcel shipping
In this episode, get into the future of parcel shipping. Our guests, Taylor Pawelka, Vice President of Marketing & Alliances at ProShip & Varsity Logistics, and Grace Sharkey, Senior Manager of Comms and PR at Orderful, break down their white paper findings around the future of parcel shipping and what gaps companies are experiencing. For more information, subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.
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Nov 18, 2025 • 28min
The state of cybersecurity in the supply chain
In this episode, we dive into the world of cybersecurity. Our guest, Joe Ohr, COO at the NMFTA breaks down trends in cybersecurity and how the NMFTA is positioning itself as the hub for cybersecurity reporting and calling out bad actors. For more information, subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.
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Oct 28, 2025 • 28min
Why loadboards aren’t the enemy
In this episode, we dive into the world of loardboards. Our guest, Brent Hutto, Senior Advisor for Truckstop.com, breaks down the evolution of load boards and how they became synonymous with fraud in the industry but they aren’t that bad when used properly. For more information, subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.
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Oct 7, 2025 • 27min
Exploring the cross border relationship between U.S and Canada
In this episode, we dive into the cross-border landscape between the U.S. and Canada. Our guest, Keith Matthews President and CEO of NAD Logistics, breaks down trends in trade and other cross border struggles. For more information, subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.
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Sep 30, 2025 • 28min
Cybersecurity for carrier partners
In this episode, we dive into the new partnership between the NMFTA and OOIDA. Our guest, Joe Ohr, COO AT NMFTA, breaks down their new training series and why cybersecurity is crucial for small to medium-sized carriers as well as enterprise-level carriers. For more information, subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.
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Sep 23, 2025 • 27min
Supercharge your Logistics Operation
In this episode, we dive into the world of automation and efficiency. Our guest, Jesse Buckingham, founder of Vooma to break down how to create more efficient processes and integrate AI into an organization. For more information, subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 16, 2025 • 25min
Prepping for peak season
In this episode, we dive into what peak season might look like this year. Our guest, Karl Fillhouer, VP of Sales and Operations at Circle Logistics, breaks down why this peak season looks a little different than anticipated and how to prepare for anything and everything. For more information, subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.
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Sep 2, 2025 • 27min
EDI isn’t dead, it’s a part of the future
In this episode, we break down how EDI isn’t an antiquated thing of the past. Our guests, Grace Sharkey, Senior Manager of Comms and PR and Blake Harries, Senior Channel manager from Orderful, talk about how EDI is part of a broader picture when it comes to a resilient and successful supply chain. For more information, subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.
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Aug 26, 2025 • 28min
Catching red flags within AI
In this episode, we dive in what to watch out for and keep an eye on when implementing AI at an organization. Our guest, Adrian Coutsoftides, CEO & Co-founder of Solitude AI breaks down how to ensure data privacy and utilizing AI correctly within an organization. For more information, subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.
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