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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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Oct 22, 2024 • 26min
The October Market Update
In this episode, we welcome back David Spencer, VP of market intelligence at Arrive Logistics to break down the freight market for October and see what predictions are in store for the rest of the year. 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 15, 2024 • 24min
Making Smart vendor choices
In this episode, we dive into the world of multi-vendor solutions. Our guest, Peyton Riley, CPO at GearTrack breaks down some of the inefficiencies and hidden costs that come with a multi-vendor approach as well as the importance of choosing the right solution for your organization. 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 8, 2024 • 27min
Cybersecurity and resilience for brokers
In this episode, we dive into the world of cyber security and protecting yourself against threats. Our guest Ben Barnes, Chief Information Officer at McLeod Software breaks down ways to protect your business and data from online threats. 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 1, 2024 • 25min
Carrier strategies and technology
In this episode, we dive into the world of developing a carrier strategy with a heavy tech influence. Our guest, Blair Blake VP of Carrier Strategy at Arrive Logistics breaks down some of the most effective strategies when it comes to developing carrier relationships. 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

Sep 24, 2024 • 23min
The rise in Mexico’s popularity
In this episode, we dive into the popularity in other countries moving production facilities to Mexico. Our guest, Jordan Dewart, president of Redwood Mexico helps break down the nuances and some of the rationale behind these new ways of working. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast at https://www.freightwaves.com/check-call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 17, 2024 • 28min
Fighting freight fraud with Truckstop
In this episode, we dive into strategies to help brokers avoid freight fraud. Our guest, Lisa Haubenstock, VP of product at Truckstop dives into some of the most common types of fraud facing the industry as well as steps brokers can take to protect themselves from fraud. 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

Sep 10, 2024 • 25min
The unsung heroes of the supply chain – Pallets
In this episode, we dive into the world of pallet sourcing and when a freight broker or 3PL will need to utilize the resource. Our guest, Kevin Kull, senior vice president sales & operations at Pallet Trader breaks down the value-add resource that 3PLs and Freight Brokers can use to help out shippers and their own operations. 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

Sep 3, 2024 • 29min
West Coast contingency plans for shippers
In this episode, we dive into the world of West Coast port issues and international shipping. Our guest, Paul Brashier, vp of global supply chain at ITS Logistics helps to shed some light on areas to watch out for when it comes to contingency planning for shippers and supply chain disruptions. 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

Aug 27, 2024 • 25min
Keeping it 100 percent retention
In this episode, we dive into the unique success A. Duie Pyle’s brokerage has with 100% employee retention. Our guest, Craig Lough director of strategic planning at A. Duie Pyle breaks down the success formula they’ve created that has resulted in 100% employee retention. 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

Aug 20, 2024 • 24min
August Market Update
In this episode, we break down the August Market Update. Our guest, David Spencer, vice president of market intelligence at Arrive Logistics explores the spot market, the rate forecast and what to expect from Q4. 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