FreightWaves LIVE: An Events Podcast

Being a government contractor is commonly thought of as something for large fleets and massive enterprises. Melanie Patterson, Founder and Managing Director at Team Integrity Knowledge Center & Integrity Global Logistics and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell break get into who small fleets and small businesses are at the core of government contracting and how carriers can get involved in diversifying their business.Join the Owner Operator &Small Fleet SummitOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

​​In this fireside chat, FreightWaves’ Grace Sharkey sits down with Brittany Graft of Highway to discuss how carriers can empower and protect themselves in today’s logistics industry. With fraud running rampant and broker relationships often feeling like a gamble, it’s time for carriers to take control of their business, vet their partners and avoid common pitfalls. From identity theft prevention to technology-driven trust-building, this conversation explores real solutions carriers can use to stay safe, secure better loads and build long-term success.Join the Owner Operator &Small Fleet SummitOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Leffler, the Armchair Attorney, joins Grace Sharkey to break down the Pink Cheetah Express v. TQL lawsuit and the ongoing debate about what information should be shared between brokers and carriers.Join the Owner Operator &Small Fleet SummitOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this fireside chat, Grace Sharkey sits down with the founder and CEO of Hey Bubba to explore how small trucking fleets and owner-operators can harness the power of AI in their everyday operations. From automating back-office tasks to enhancing driver communication with voice AI, this discussion will break down practical, cost-effective ways AI can improve efficiency, reduce workload, and drive profitability.Join the Owner Operator &Small Fleet SummitOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this fireside chat, Justin Lu of Truckpedia will explore how small carriers can find and connect with direct shippers, overcome common challenges and use technology to maximize revenue with those customers. Get expert insights on standing out in a competitive market and building lasting shipper relationships.Join the Owner Operator &Small Fleet SummitOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this fireside chat Abhishek Gupta, VP of Product Management at Motive joins us to talk about the latest developments in telematics and how it’s helping small fleets increase profits and be more efficient.Join the Owner Operator &Small Fleet SummitOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Growth can be be a sticking point for owner-operators and small carriers aifleet CEO Marc El Khoury and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell break down growth points carriers can achieve without putting too much work on a driver's shoulders.Join the Owner Operator &Small Fleet SummitOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Small Fleet and Owner Operator Summit Keynote, Adam Wingfield, founder of Innovative Logistics Group joins us to talk about what makes a successful fleet and what to consider when navigating volatile freight markets.Join the Owner Operator & Small Fleet SummitOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Driegert from Flexport Trucking joins FreightWaves Craig Fuller on the main stage at F3 2024 to talk about coming expectations for the freight markets in the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Running a family centric, successful brokerage is no easy task, but if you asked Cindy Lee, CEO of Lync Logistics in Chattanooga, TN, she would say its been the best thing she has done in her life. Lee is the definition of boss lady and in this fireside chat with FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller, she talks about life lessons and making her way to the top while keeping her goals simple: do the right thing, take care of your people, love what you do for work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices