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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 14, 2025 • 24min
Breaking down the proposed FMCSA Broker Transparency rule
In this episode, we break down the new FMCSA broker transparency rule. Our guest, Robert Fortmeyer, General Counsel Circle Logistics, breaks down the ins and outs of the proposed rule and its impacts on the industry. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 7, 2025 • 27min
The year end market recap
In this episode, we dive into the year long recap and review comeFor more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 31, 2024 • 34min
The holiday special with 2025 predictions
In this episode, it’s the year in review with FreightWaves’ Grace Sharkey and Thomas Wasson. We break down missed predictions for 2024 and make some for 2025. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 17, 2024 • 28min
The logistics behind Wreaths Across America
In this episode, we dive into the logistics behind Wreaths Across America and what it takes to make this day a success. Our guests, Jane Good and Corey Bruce from JT Logistics break down what happens behind the scenes and why being involved with it is so important. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10, 2024 • 29min
Becoming more than just the “marketing girl”
In this episode, we dive into the meat behind marketing. Our guest, Kara Smith Brown, founder and CEO of LeadCoverage breaks down the math behind marketing and how to see the results and work hand in hand with sales. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 3, 2024 • 28min
The woes of reverse logistics
In this episode, we break down some of the most common issue that come with reverse logistics and ecommerce returns. Our guest, Dan Spitale, Vice president of global sales from UPS Capital, dives into the rise of consumer choice and preferences and how shippers are having to manage a hefty returns logistics budget. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 26, 2024 • 29min
The rise of MC number manipulation
In this episode, we dive back into the world of cargo theft with a special emphasis on MC number manipulation. Our guest, Scott Cornell, Travelers’ Transportation Practice Lead and crime and theft specialist, breaks down the rise of cargo theft and how hard it is to catch a fraudulent MC number. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 12, 2024 • 27min
Last mile logistics technology
In this episode, we dive into the world of last mile technology. Our guest Guru Rao, CEO of nuVizz breaks down some advancements in last mile technology and where automation can be key. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 5, 2024 • 25min
2024 Brokerage trends bleed into 2025
In this episode, we break down some of the top freight brokerage trends in 2024 and what it might look like in 2025. Our guest, Scott Schell president and CEO at TA joins us to give the ins and outs of the biggest challenges of the year and how to plan for 2025. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 29, 2024 • 30min
The ultimate communities crossover Halloween episode
In this episode, we dive into the sppooookkiest freight stories and weird shipping laws with FreightWaves’ Grace Sharkey and Thomas Wasson. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices