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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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Mar 26, 2024 • 31min
When EDI actually works
In this episode, we dive into the issues that come with EDI connectivity. Our expert guest, Mitch Bernet, CEO & Partner at Atadex, breaks down how an EDI provider can facilitate the connectivity issues that plague EDI integrations. 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

Mar 19, 2024 • 23min
Bringing warehouses to the future
Construction executive Jamie Dorland from Caddell discusses upgrading warehouses and the pros and cons of retrofitting vs. rebuilding. They explore challenges in warehouse automation, retrofit timelines, tech advancements, and even have a fun debate on whether a hotdog is a sandwich.

Mar 12, 2024 • 25min
Partners and sustainability
In this episode, we dive into the world of carbon footprints and the supply chain. Our guest, President and CEO of Jarrett, Mike Jarrett, joins us to talk about Jarrett’s sustainability initiatives and different ways they’re helping customers go and stay green. 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

Mar 5, 2024 • 25min
The February market update
In this episode, we bring back the best market expert, David Spencer, VP of Market Intelligence at Arrive Logistics. This month we cover signs to look out for a market flip, why outbound tender rejections were increasing and not spot rates, as well as what to expect from Diesel prices. 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

Feb 28, 2024 • 26min
New tech who dis?
In this episode, we cover some major headlines from the past week affecting brokers, featuring spicy takes from our guest Thomas Wasson, FreightWaves enterprise carrier expert. We break down the new home of Convoy’s software, touch on the trenches of bid season, and a hot take on Lord of the Rings vs the Hobbit. 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

Feb 20, 2024 • 26min
Making the most of marketing dollars
In this episode, we dive into the best ways to get the most return on that precious marketing budget. Our guest, Sean McGillicuddy, Chief Revenue Officer at Tai is breaking down the best places to spend and maybe some that aren’t worth the investment. 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

Feb 13, 2024 • 26min
Making automated geofencing work for you
In this episode, we dive into the world of automated geofencing. Our guest Lucas Schorer, Founder & CEO of Kestrel Insights, breaks down the value add that automated geofencing brings to shipper/3PL partnership. 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

Feb 6, 2024 • 26min
Bulk shipping 101
Nick Shipe, Director of Premium Transportation at Circle Logistics, discusses bulk shipping complexities such as product types, tank safety, and transportation processes. He also covers challenges in carrier procurement, factors affecting shipment costs, and the importance of transparency in the industry. The podcast concludes with a fun hotdog debate and an invite for listener stories.

Jan 30, 2024 • 25min
Warehouse optimization of the future
In this episode, we dive into the world of warehouse optimization with our guest, Mark Fralick, CTO at Softeon. Covering all things warehousing as well as the new partnership with enVista. 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

Jan 23, 2024 • 25min
Mo pallets mo problems
In this episode, we dive into the world of pallets. The thing everyone has more than enough of and no where to put it. Our guest, Kevin Kull, Senior Vice President, Sales & Operations at Pallet Trader sits down to talk about the unique solution they have to solve all the pallet problems. 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