The FreightCaviar Podcast interviews founders, executives, and decision-makers in the freight and shipping industry. New episodes are released every Monday at 5 a.m. CT and are available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Also, subscribe to our free freight broker newsletter on FreightCaviar.com.
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Redefining Cross-Border Freight with VAX Solutions
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1:00:10In this week’s episode of the FreightCaviar Podcast, we sat down with Eduardo Chaim, CCO & Founder at VAX Solutions. He shares the story of his entry into the industry, his experience working at Coyote Logistics, and how the company impacted the way he runs VAX Solutions today. This episode is sponsored by Epay Manager, Highway and CloneOps.Interes…
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Roberto Icaza’s Playbook for U.S.– Mexico Freight
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1:08:28In this week’s episode of the FreightCaviar Podcast, we sat down with Roberto Icaza, Co-Founder, President & COO at Rapido Solutions Group. He talks about tariffs, shares tips on cultivating relationships with carriers and brokers in Mexico, and shares advice with young people wanting to find their path in logistics. This episode is sponsored by Ep…
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How WireBee Is Making Freight Calls Safe Again
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26:32In this week’s episode of the FreightCaviar Podcast, we sat down with the team from WireBee, a fraud prevention technology software company. Co-founders Andre Temnrod, Solomiya Tomkiv, and their Technical Co-Founder, Alex Boruz, share the story behind WireBee, explain how their software detects fraudsters, and what they’re currently building. This …
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2025 is a challenging year for logistics. Fraud rates are through the roof, tariffs are putting the industry on a chokehold, and carrier rates have never been this low. Why is that?Join us for a conversation with OTR Solutions to uncover how they're taking advantage of the current state of the industry, and why they haven't stopped innovating at a …
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Why He Sold His Freight Empire to Build an AI Company
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57:25After selling his freight company, David Bell didn’t retire—he started building something bigger. In this interview, he shares why he walked away, what he learned from the grind, and how CloneOps AI could transform the future of logistics.This episode is sponsored by Epay Manager, Ctrl Chain, and Highway.Interested in sponsoring our podcast? Send u…
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#202: Trinity Logistics President on Leadership, AI, and Future
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42:30In this week’s episode of the FreightCaviar Podcast, we sat down with Sarah Ruffcorn, President at Trinity Logistics. Sarah walks us through the process of becoming an agent at Trinity, discusses the company’s potential use of AI, and gives us a look at what's ahead for the future of the company. This week's episode is sponsored by Rapido, Epay Man…
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#201: The Broker’s Role in Freight Fraud (Part 1)
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48:40A perfect storm of misaligned incentives and weak safeguards allowed fraudsters to slip through the cracks. In this week’s episode of the FreightCaviar Podcast, we sat down with Mikhail Rasner, CEO & President of MiRUnited. He reveals the surprising truth about private equity and its impact on freight, shares powerful strategies to combat freight f…
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#200: Freight Fraud in 2025 and What Highway Just Launched for Carriers
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58:12In this week’s episode of the FreightCaviar Podcast, we sat down with Michael Caney, Chief Commercial Officer at Highway. He shares his industry predictions for 2025, discusses strategies to combat freight fraud, and unveils Highway’s newest product.This week's episode is sponsored by Epay Manager, AmeriPol and WireBee.Interested in sponsoring our …
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#199: Mesilla Valley Transportation: A Legacy in Motion
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46:54In this week’s episode of the FreightCaviar Podcast, we sat down with Jackie Jones, Chief Marketing Officer at Mesilla Valley Transportation, one of the largest private fleets in America. Jackie shares the key to the company’s success, why sustainability is essential in trucking, and what sets them apart from other fleets. This week's episode is sp…
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#198: Miles of Wisdom: Lessons from Texas’ Oldest Truck Driver
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32:45In this week’s episode of the FreightCaviar Podcast, we sat down with Luther Binford, who recently celebrated his 91st birthday, and still drives 600-700 miles a day with Mesilla Valley Transportation. With over 40 years on the road, he shares valuable advice for young truckers, reflects on the industry's changes, and reveals what he loves most abo…
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#197: Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape with Aleksander Frelas
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1:36:27In this FreightCaviar Podcast episode, we sat down with Aleksander Frelas, Founding Member of Velite.io, a cybersecurity services company. He discusses what sparked his passion for the industry, shares tips on preventing corporate hacks, and offers his insights into AI and its role in the industry. This week's episode is sponsored by Epay Manager, …
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#196: Bridging the Gap in Trucking Education and Financial Literacy
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55:56In this FreightCaviar Podcast episode, we sat down with Ellen Schwartz, the Founder of Ellevate Financial Services, a financial literacy program that is geared towards teaching people how to set themselves up for success after they get their CDL. She talks about her course, the importance of driver education beyond driving, and making knowledge acc…
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#195: 500 Years of Freight: The Past, Present & Future of Gebrüder Weiss with Mark McCullough
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1:36:58In this episode, we sit down with Mark McCullough, CEO at Gebrüder Weiss USA, a logistics company with a 500-year legacy in global freight. We dive into what it takes to thrive at Gebrüder Weiss, the key principles behind their success, and the future of logistics. This week's episode is sponsored by Epay Manager, TextLocate and AmeriPol. Intereste…
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#194: The Tale of Triple T Transport - John Mahle
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33:54In this FreightCaviar Podcast episode, John takes us through the journey of Triple T Transport, revealing how the company has evolved into an employee-owned enterprise that values quality and sustainable practices over unchecked growth. John discusses the decisions that led to embracing employee ownership. He highlights how this model not only empo…
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Feb. 7th, 2025 – FreightCaviar News: Freight Earnings: Winners & Losers
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12:09Record Trade Deficit Hits $1.2T, NJ Trucking Exec in $4.6M Fraud, and Tariff Hike Shakes Shein. We break down everything you need to know. Want it in your inbox? Subscribe at FreightCaviar.com.
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Feb. 5th, 2025 – FreightCaviar News: 10 Quarters of Decline
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10:38GenLogs secures $14.6 million, Waabi teams up with Volvo, and spot rates rise 0.5%. We break down everything you need to know. Want it in your inbox? Subscribe at FreightCaviar.com.
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Feb. 3, 2025 – FreightCaviar News: Trade War 2.0 & Freight Fallout
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9:27The latest tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China could shake up freight. ArcBest’s Q4 struggles, Project44 vs. MyCarrier drama, and a $293M warehouse play. We break down everything you need to know. Want it in your inbox? Subscribe at FreightCaviar.com.
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#192: The Power of Effective Leadership - Travis Ahern
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1:48:04In this week’s episode of The FreightCaviar Podcast, we sit down with Travis Ahern, Co-Founder & COO at Double Diamond Transport, Inc., a logistics company. He shares the best advice he’s received on running a business, talks about the importance of a collective vision, accountability, and how thoughts shape the way we perceive others. This week's …
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Will Nikola SURVIVE? | EV Chaos | $200M COKE Smuggling Bust 💰 | BIG Freight AGENCY CHANGES on the horizon?
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3:43In today’s freight news for January 29th, 2025: A $200 million smuggling ring exposed at LA Ports, Nikola’s stock crashes 28%, electric truck sales stall, and more. Brought to you by Shipper CRM, Greenscreens.ai, and Freight Flex.
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#191: Freight Agency Hit with EXPLOSIVE Legal Battle – Freight Agents, This Could Change EVERYTHING!
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1:58:48The views and opinions expressed by our guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of this podcast, its hosts, or its affiliates. The information shared in this episode is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Additionally, we encourage listeners to remember that lawsuits and legal matters ar…
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#190: From Super Bowl Star to Freight Brokerage CEO: Desmond Clark
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39:53In this week’s episode of The FreightCaviar Podcast, we sit down with Desmond Clark, President of Bear Down Logistics, and former NFL player. We caught up with Desmond on his business. He also discusses strategies for maximizing productivity, talks value of quality over quantity, and the importance of taking a moment for yourself each day. This wee…
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#189: Peter Katai: Behind the Scenes of 90s Freight Revolution
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56:23In this week’s episode of The FreightCaviar Podcast, we sit down with Peter Katai, Executive Vice President Of Sales at BM2 Freight Services, Inc., and former American Backhaulers Account Executive. He shares insights into his early days in the industry, his experience working at the company in the 1990s, and what it was like working with industry …
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#188: Leading a $1 Billion Freight Brokerage with Cameron Ramsdell, CEO of Armstrong Transport Group
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1:04:01In this week’s episode of The FreightCaviar Podcast, we sit down with Cameron Ramsdell, the CEO of Armstrong Transport Group. He’s worked at Variant, Emerge, and spent more than a decade at Coyote Logistics. Last year he became the CEO of Armstrong. Cameron shares insights on how the company grew by 60% in 2024, offers his predictions on the impact…
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#187: Building Trucking Tower Leads & Sustainability in Freight
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57:33This week, we sit down with Andy Hedrick, CEO of Green Path Tech and founder of Trucking Tower Leads. Andy shares how Trucking Tower Leads simplifies sales for brokers and fleets by providing accurate, actionable contact details for over 14,000 fleet executives.We also dive into:Why Trucking Tower Leads saves time and money compared to traditional …
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#186: How HappyRobot is Changing Freight Brokerages with AI
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1:25:39In this week’s episode of The FreightCaviar Podcast, we sit down with brothers Javier and Pablo Palafox, the Co-Founders of HappyRobot, an AI communication platform, built specifically for logistics. They discuss their vision for the company, the process behind making the software, and their thoughts on the future of the industry. This week's episo…
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#185: How Alvil Trucking's CEO Built a YouTube Channel with 60k Subscribers
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41:33In this week’s episode of The FreightCaviar Podcast, we sit down with Denys Paniv, the CEO & Co-Founder of Alvil Trucking, located in Elgin, IL. He not only operates his own trucking company but also hosts two successful podcasts—one in Russian and another in English, boasting over 60.0k subscribers collectively. He discusses the advantages of fili…
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#184: The GlobalTranz Mafia and Beyond with Charley Dehoney
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1:43:35In this week’s episode of The FreightCaviar Podcast, we sit down with Charley Dehoney, CEO & Co-Founder of Upwell. Charley shares his journey from freight brokerage to freight technology, discussing his early experiences at Worldwide Express and GlobalTranz and the influence of the "GlobalTranz Mafia" on his career. He explains how he acquired a 50…
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#183: MoLo Co-Founder Invests in Shipper CRM, A FreightCaviar Product
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57:31In this week’s episode of The FreightCaviar Podcast, we sit down with Will Jenkins, Co-Founder at MoLo Solutions, CEO at Journey, and recent investor in ShipperCRM, a FreightCaviar company. Will dives into our new partnership, shares exclusive insights on sales training courses for ShipperCRM Pro customers, and discuss the long-term vision for both…
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#182: Thomas Mella on TMS, Visibility, and API Solutions in Freight Tech
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59:43In this week’s episode of The FreightCaviar Podcast, we sit down with Thomas Mella, President at Sightline Freight Partners, a transportation software consulting company. Thomas delves into his journey into the industry, shares insightful perspectives on the future of freight tracking, and introduces the company’s latest innovation, TrackFlo.This w…
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#181: Levity.ai’s Thilo Huellmann on Automation Solutions for Freight
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35:31In this week’s episode of The FreightCaviar Podcast, we sit down with Thilo Huellmann, Co-Founder at Levity.ai, a software company specializing in AI-driven email automation solutions for freight. He talks about their new business intelligence software, Control Tower, the strategy behind Levity’s latest marketing campaign, and insights into the nex…
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#180: Carrier411 CEO Darren Brewer on Freight Fraud Prevention
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1:30:18In this interview, Carrier411 CEO and Founder Darren Brewer discusses how Carrier411 became a key tool for brokers to prevent freight fraud—despite its controversial standing among carriers. He explains the platform’s strict screening policies, the recent updates aimed at tackling fraud more effectively, and why Carrier411 remains affordable for sm…
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#179: Nearshoring Carrier Sales Reps to Mexico
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1:10:05In this week’s episode of The FreightCaviar Podcast, we sit down with Danny Frisco, CEO & Co-Founder at Rapido Solutions Group and former Carrier Sales Manager at Coyote. He shared insights on the challenges and opportunities of starting a business in Mexico, the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing, and Rapido's future growth plans.Support …
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#178: How AI Is Changing Freight Brokerages
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54:59Back in August, we interviewed Paul Singer, Co-Founder and CEO of FleetWorks, a phone AI which automates routine calls and emails.Support the showBy Paul-Bernard Jaroslawski
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#177: Ari Levy: Former Coyote & MoLo Broker Turned Recruiter & FreightCaviar Content Creator
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39:54This week on "The Freight Caviar Podcast," we talk with Ari Levy, a FreightCaviar content creator and former broker at Coyote Logistics and MoLo Solutions. Ari recently started his own recruiting company, Landing Talent. He shares practical tips from his time as a broker, advice on moving from carrier to customer sales, and how he joined the Freigh…
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#176: Building Cargado and Navigating Mexico's Freight Market
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1:00:25In this week’s episode of The FreightCaviar Podcast, we sit down with Matt Silver, Co-Founder and CEO of Cargado. He shares exclusive insights into the current state of Mexico’s freight market, discusses the importance of regular team meetings, and reveals the strategies he implemented when building Cargado.This week's episode is sponsored by Epay …
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#175: Level Up Your Freight Game: Nick Dangles on Broker Training
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55:05In this week’s episode of The FreightCaviar Podcast, we sat down with Nick Dangles, Co-Founder of Kinetic and Sync Logistics Training, a Training-as-a-Service solution for the transportation industry. Nick shares what drew him into the industry, highlights the importance of employee training, and discusses the power of networking and building conne…
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#174: Outsourcing Freight Operations to Poland
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46:35In this week’s episode of The FreightCaviar Podcast, we sat down with Clark Wellman, National Sales Director at AmeriPol Staffing, which provides outsourcing to Poland for all your logistical needs. He offers a glimpse into a typical workday at the company, shares its origin story, and his top recommendations for must-read books and podcasts.This w…
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#173: Freight Agent vs. Freight Broker: Insights with Brian AuBuchon, VP of Logistics at TAB LLC
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49:59In this week’s episode of The FreightCaviar Podcast, we sat down with Brian AuBuchon, Vice President of Logistics at TAB LLC (a subsidiary of Artur Express). He breaks down the difference between a W2 and a 1099, guides us through the steps to becoming an agent at TAB, and shares insights on the company's future.This week's episode is sponsored by …
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#172: Hanging Out with Kevin Nolan & Andrew Silver at Arrow Trans HQ in Villa Park, IL
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51:04In this week’s episode of The FreightCaviar Podcast, we sat down with Kevin Nolan, Founder at Nolan Transportation Group, and Andrew Silver, Former CEO and Founder at MoLo Solutions. They talk about their future plans, managing emotions, and their insights on the future of the industry.This week's episode is sponsored by Epay Manager, TextLocate an…
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#171: The Logistics Evolution: Charles Craigmile's Insights on Technology and Team Success
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1:16:24In this week’s episode, we sat down with Charles Craigmile, President and Chief Executive Officer at Revenova, a TMS that's built on Salesforce. He discusses the state of technology in logistics in the 1990s and mid-2000s, the importance of innovation, and his one-platform philosophy.This week's episode is sponsored by Epay Manager, CtrlChain and L…
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#170: From Harvard to AI: Dhruv Gupta on Revolutionizing Brokerages with Drumkit
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39:52In this week’s episode, we sat down with Dhruv Gupta, Co-Founder and CEO of Drumkit, (formerly known as Axle Technologies), an integration tool that automates tasks. Dhruv reflects on his experiences at Harvard, provides insightful perspectives on what differentiates brokerages, and discusses their future.This week's episode is sponsored by Epay Ma…
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#169: Behind the Scenes with CtrlChain at Their Headquarters in Eindhoven, Netherlands
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1:39:53In this week’s episode, we sat down with Giovanni Gubbels, CEO & Founder of CtrlChain, and Gert-Jan de Goeij, Vice President Europe at CtrlChain. They explore the company's vision for minimizing industry waste, compare delivery delays and cargo theft between the US and EU, and highlight the importance of loyalty in the industry.This week's episode …
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#168: Mastering Freight Brokerage Sales with Will Jenkins
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1:03:40In this week’s episode, we sat down with Will Jenkins, CEO & Founder of Journey and Co-Founder of MoLo Solutions (acquired 2021). Will shares his insights on the current sales landscape in the industry, emphasizing the value of concise and direct emails. He also discusses strategies for building strong professional relationships and highlights the …
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#167: Kary Jablonski’s Leadership and Vision at Trucker Tools
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1:01:16In this week’s episode, we sat down with Kary Jablonski, CEO at Trucker Tools, a carrier capacity and relationship management platform. Kary takes us through her journey, shares the future plans for Trucker Tools, discusses their mobile app, and provides insights on becoming a better leader.Thank you to our podcast sponsors: Today's podcast episode…
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#166: From Poland to Prosperity: Adam Karcz's Journey in Freight Brokerage
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44:56In this week’s episode, we sat down with Adam Karcz, CSO & Co-Founder at Iron Peak Solutions, a freight brokerage based out of Denver, Colorado. He unveils the curtains behind the Polish trucking communities from Chicago and shares the realities of running a business with your family. He also discusses the competitive nature of the industry and the…
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#165: Rob Liss, Vice President at MAKA Logistics
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1:15:19In this week's episode, we sat down with Rob Liss, Vice President at MAKA Logistics. Rob takes us through his journey into the industry, reflecting on the many significant changes he's witnessed over the past decade. He recounts his early days at Command Transportation ( later bought by Echo Global Logistics in April 2015) and shares his views on t…
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#164: Former American Backhaulers COO Noam Frankel on Freight’s Past, Present, and Future
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1:07:30In this week's episode, we sat down with Noam Frankel, one of the founding members of American Backhaulers (later acquired by C.H. Robinson). Noam gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes of the company's early days, shares his insights on the significant changes in the industry over the past two decades, and discusses his vision for the future…
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#163: Authentic Engagement, Closing Deals, and Carrier Advocacy in Freight
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47:00In this week’s episode we sat down with Danielle Chaffin, Solutions Engineer at Revenova. Danielle shares her journey into logistics and discusses her all-or-nothing approach to social media. She also emphasizes the importance of advocacy for carriers.Thank you to our podcast sponsors: This episode Is brought to you by Isometric Technologies (ISO) …
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#162: Metafora’s Ryan Schreiber on Data, AI, and Human Connection in Freight
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1:29:32In this weeks episode of The FreightCaviar Podcast, we sat down with Ryan Schreiber the Chief Growth Officer at Metafora. Ryan shared valuable insights on using technology to transform freight companies and lots more. Learn about AI-powered logistics, digital brokerage, and more.Thank you to our podcast sponsors: Today's podcast episode is brought …
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#161: The Importance of Teamwork, Transparency, and Real Pricing in Freight
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1:02:04In this week’s episode, we sat down with Billie Rodriguez, Director of Carrier Solutions at Dynamic Logistix, and George Schergen, Vice President of Client Services at Dynamic Logistix. They discuss the importance of realistic pricing, transparency, and building a strong client relationships. Billie and George also emphasize the importance of the h…
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