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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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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

Aug 13, 2024 • 25min
How Real-Time Tracking Combats Cargo Theft
In this episode, we dive into the world of real-time tracking and it’s use in combating cargo theft. Our guest, Ilan Gluck, General Manager of GearTrack, breaks down the ins and outs of cargo theft prevention through the use real-time tracking. 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 6, 2024 • 26min
Predicting Carrier Performance Like a Pro
In this episode, we dive into the world of carrier performance monitoring. Our guest, John Sutton, director of corporate strategy at Sunset Transport breaks down some of the top tips on carrier performance monitoring and successful carrier relationship building. 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

Jul 30, 2024 • 26min
The secret sauce of location services
In this episode, we dive into the intricacies of location services and how to use them to combat challenges. Our guest, Nick Patrick, Co-Founder and CEO at Radar helps break down some specific use cases and ways to make location services work for you. 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

Jul 23, 2024 • 21min
Using AI like you never thought before
In this episode, we dive into the world of implementing AI in a freight brokerage. Our guest, Dan Tram CEO and founder of Everest AI helps to break down the finer parts of implementing AI and what common pitfalls to watch out for. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.Loaded and RollingFollow the Loaded and Rolling PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 16, 2024 • 24min
AI and customer service in logistics
In this episode, we dive into the ins and outs of practical applications of AI in customer service. Our guest, Alex Schwarm, head of data and AI at Arrive Logistics helps highlight some of the more useful cases of AI in a brokerage. 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

Jul 9, 2024 • 28min
Nearshoring but in practicality
In this episode, we dive into what nearshoring operations look like in reality. Our guest, Alfonso Quijano, Chief Technology Officer at Lean Solutions Group breaks down some of the success stories and what it looks like to integrate a nearshored operations team successfully. 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

Jul 2, 2024 • 25min
June Market Update
In this episode, we break down the June 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 a possible Canadian rail strike. 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

Jun 25, 2024 • 26min
Back office hits the limelight
In this episode, we dive into the finer nuances of back office operations and why its important to invest in those operations. Our guest, Mitch Mitchell, CEO of Tai Software gets into the return on investment that comes with efficient back office 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

Jun 18, 2024 • 22min
The struggles of ecommerce growth
In this episode, we dive into some of the most common issues that come with growing an ecommerce business. Our guest, Archita Prasad, vice president - strategy, corporate development and new product innovation at UPS Capital breaks down areas for improvement where some common pitfalls are. 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