

Check Call
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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May 24, 2022 • 28min
The Market Update with David Spencer
Mary O’Connell and David Spencer sit down to discuss the April Market Update from Arrive Logistics and make some bold predictions into the future of freight.Follow Check Call on Apple PodcastsFollow Check Call on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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May 17, 2022 • 28min
Wax on, Wax Off with the Freight Sensei
Mary O’Connell and Scott Watanabe sit down to talk about building an effective training program from the ground up.Follow Check Call on Apple PodcastsFollow Check Call on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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May 3, 2022 • 27min
It’s Not Easy being Green
Mary O’Connell and Convoy’s Jennifer Wong sit down to talk about decarbonizing the supply chain and the importance of progress over perfection.Follow Check Call on Apple PodcastsFollow Check Call on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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Apr 26, 2022 • 25min
You’re awesome, lets talk with Jim Bivens
Mary O'Connell and Armstrong Transport Group’s, Jim Bivens sit down to cover recruitment and the impact of having total support from an organization.Follow Check Call on Apple PodcastsFollow Check Call on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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Apr 19, 2022 • 27min
The one where a brokerage buys trailers
Mary O'Connell and FreightVana’s Shannon Breen sit down to cover being more than just a freight brokerage.Follow Check Call on Apple PodcastsFollow Check Call on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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Apr 12, 2022 • 27min
No charges for LTL
Mary O'Connell and ArcBest’s Steven Leonard sit down to cover all things LTL and avoid unnecessary charges.Follow Check Call on Apple PodcastsFollow Check Call on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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Apr 5, 2022 • 26min
More than just planting a tree with Tyler Cole
Mary O'Connell and Freight Waves’ Tyler Cole sit down to talk about the importance of sustainable supply chain practices.Follow Check Call on Apple PodcastsFollow Check Call on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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Mar 29, 2022 • 24min
Know your worth with Joe Antoshak
Mary O'Connell and Freight Waves’ Joe Antoshak sit down to talk about the top 500 for hires carrier list and the 2022 driver pay guide just completed.Follow Check Call on Apple PodcastsFollow Check Call on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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Mar 22, 2022 • 28min
Where are you now?
Mary O'Connell and Ryan Rogers from Text Locate sit down to talk about the world of visibility and the struggles that come with knowing where your freight is at all times.Follow Check Call on Apple PodcastsFollow Check Call on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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Mar 15, 2022 • 26min
Rise of the flatbed
FreightWaves’ Mary O'Connell and Kurtis Tryber from EXO Freight sit down to talk about all things flatbed: booking loads, how to get information you need to get started in flatbed and some of the craziest flatbed moves.Follow Check Call on Apple PodcastsFollow Check Call on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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