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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Jan 12, 2024 • 26min
Freight Brokerages of Yesteryear
In this episode, FreightWaves Deputy Editor, Brielle Jaekel joins us on a trip back through time to look at the origins of freight brokerages and how they became what we all know today. 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 2, 2024 • 28min
Don’t let the door hit you 2023
In this episode, FreightWaves’ Grace Sharkey and Thomas Wasson stop by for the annual year in review episode where we see how our predictions fared from last year and to make some new ones for 2024, sans crystal ball. 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 28, 2023 • 24min
Where the freight market stands at the end of 2023
In this episode, our guest David Spencer stops by to review some of his hot freight takes from the beginning of the year. We’re also covering predictions for next year and what to watch out for in 2024. 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 19, 2023 • 27min
On the Move and in Shape
In this episode, we dive into the often overlooked aspect of health and wellness in the freight broker world. Our guest, Renjit Varghese, helps us explore strategies to promote physical and mental well-being for both office-bound employees and those constantly on the road. 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 12, 2023 • 28min
If you build it, they will come
In this episode, we dive into the age old question, build it or buy it? Our guest Walter ‘Mitch’ Mitchell, CEO at Tai Software joins us as we pick apart when to buy software and when to take the DIY approach. He also teaches us what to look for when sourcing some solutions. 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 5, 2023 • 25min
Arriving in Canada
In this episode, we explore all that Canada has to offer as Arrive Logistics sets up shop in Canada. Our guest, Noah Sidenberg, senior director of Canada sales and operations at Arrive Logistics, sits down and explains the reason for the move, the struggles with setting up shop in another country, and the ins and outs of shipping in Canada. 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 28, 2023 • 25min
Change can be a good thing
In this episode, we dive into the world of change management and the art of preparing teams for the adoption of new technologies and processes.m Our guest, Lina Castañeda, VP of Operations at Tai Software, breaks down some of the best ways to get people onboard some of the struggles that come with it. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 21, 2023 • 28min
Check Call's 100th episode!
It's the 100th episode of Check Call and Mary O'Connell sits down with FreightWaves Deputy Editor Brielle Jaekel to review the last 100 episodes. Going back into the archives they break down some of the most memorable moments and history that is Check CallFollow the Check Call PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 14, 2023 • 25min
Traversing the Insurance Landscape
In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of insurance in the world of freight brokerages. Our guest, Joe Nibley, Vice President at MilePost Insurance sits down to talk about the importance of insurance, learn about the types of coverage needed, and gain valuable insights into risk management strategies. 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 31, 2023 • 28min
The October market update
In this episode, we delve into the dynamic world of freight and transportation. David Spencer, Vice President of Market Intelligence, at Arrive Logistics breaks down the October market update and where the freight world stands. 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
