Best Pierce™ Dispatch Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 43: City of Suffolk, VA Department of Fire & Rescue – Enforcer™ Dry-Side Tanker 9:36

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Send us a text Need to move big water? Check out the City of Suffolk Department of Fire & Rescue’s Enforcer™ Dry-Side Tanker. 💦🔥🚒 In our latest episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch Podcast, Battalion Chief Steven Johnson shares his department’s latest tanker procurement and the operational edge it provides. Covering over 430 square miles in Suffolk, Vir…

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Freight Agent Finance: Red Flags, Margins, Taxes + AI That Actually Works 53:56

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SPI Logistics CFO James Lemon joins to cut through the noise on agent and brokerage finances in a tough market. We cover the real signals your brokerage is in trouble, what healthy margins look like now, how to set up your money from day one as an agent, and where AI is actually paying off (hint: 42% of SPI invoices now auto-approve without a human…

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Previewing next top prospects for Cardinals by reviewing annual Post-Dispatch 12 rankings 1:02:46

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More Post-Dispatch podcasts. Please consider subscribing. Before plunging into the Hot Stove season and the arrival of the GM Meetings, a look at the performances this past season by the top 12 prospects in the Cardinals system, as ranked in the annual Post-Dispatch Dozen. For several years now, baseball writer Daniel Guerrero has ranked the top 12…

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$13B Halloween Supply Chains, China’s Rare-Earth Grip, and Should You Even Start a Podcast? 2:00:39

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In a special episode of Freight Friends, Grace and Blythe dress up in style to discuss the Halloween supply chain, conference ROI, and logistics podcasts along with diving deep into the rare earth mineral supply chain that impacts everyone, including Le Creuset cookware. Links from the show: Grace’s work at Orderful Cargorex’s creators category lin…

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31st on 31st: What tricks or treats await Cardinals as opening of free agent market looms? 45:58

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Post-Dispatch podcasts page: https://go.stltoday.com/0hfn43 Please consider subscribing: https://go.stltoday.com/9aigz5 When the World Series ends, the roster work begins, and the Cardinals have new staff and new leadership in place -- so will it mean new direction? On Oct. 31, the Best Podcast in Baseball drops, fittingly, the 31st episode of this…

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The Speed of Sports Logistics with Fanatics VP of Operations 34:06

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In sports merch, the clock is the boss. Fanatics SVP of Operations Wayne “Skip” Lee walks through a hot-market playbook where championship buzz turns into next-morning deliveries We hear about sunrise delivery in the winning city and why the first 72 hours/7 days decide the season’s biggest sales. Skip breaks down how they stage inventory, make hal…

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BPIB World Series preview: Can Toronto slow Dodgers' dominance as they fortify an NL dynasty? 42:31

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More Post-Dispatch podcasts: https://go.stltoday.com/0hfn43 Please consider subscribing: https://go.stltoday.com/9aigz5 As Toronto prepares to host Game 1 of the 121st Fall Classic, Vanderbilt graduate Tyler Kepner joins Mizzou grad Derrick Goold preview the big game this weekend -- not not the one in Nashville. The one to the north. The World Seri…

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Episode 42: Oklahoma City Fire Department, OK – “Meet the Need” 16:40

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Send us a text We take great pride in manufacturing fire apparatus to serve those who serve others. Tune into the latest episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch featuring Oklahoma City Fire Department. Major Owen Wiggins walks us through their fire apparatus procurement process, fleet consistency and their department’s commitment to meeting their community…

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Hiring Trends in Logistics with Jake Brown of Brown & Pierce Consulting 26:40

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Hiring is one of the hardest parts of running a logistics company, and Jake Brown has built his career solving that problem. As Managing Partner at Brown & Pierce Consulting, Jake brings his experience from the Marine Corps and manufacturing recruitment to the world of freight, helping logistics companies find and retain the people who drive their …

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Best Podcast in Baseball returns to ask: Does closure help spur Cardinals' new beginning? 1:09:07

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Post-Dispatch podcasts page: https://go.stltoday.com/0hfn43 Please consider subscribing: https://go.stltoday.com/9aigz5 It's been a minute since a brand-new Best Podcast in Baseball and there's a lot to catch up on. For the first time in 18 years, the Cardinals have a new president of baseball operations, and for the first time in even longer they'…

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How Florida East Coast Railway Keeps Freight Moving from Jacksonville to Miami 27:46

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From the Keys to the coastlines, Florida’s logistics legacy runs on rails, and few know that better than Spencer Jury, Director of Domestic Intermodal at Florida East Coast Railway. In this episode, recorded live at the Florida Supply Chain Summit, Spencer shares how FEC connects Florida’s freight economy, the company’s 1800s origins with Henry Fla…

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Episode 41: Hershey Volunteer Fire Company, PA – Enforcer™ Pumper 17:52

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Send us a text Date Aired: 10/10/2025 Featuring: Chief Pat Leonard, Assistant Chief Colton Leonard & host Alie Reetz Guests: Pat Leonard is fire chief of the Hershey Volunteer Fire Company in Pennsylvania. Colton Leonard is assistant chief of the Hershey Volunteer Fire Company in Pennsylvania. Alie Reetz is a marketing associate at Pierce Manufactu…

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Building Resilient Freight Brokerages with Krystina Booker 49:24

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When freight gets tough, the toughest lean into resilience. In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Krystina Booker, Founder of Booker Transport Solutions, shares her journey from launching her own brokerage to navigating challenges with grit, creativity, and purpose. Her perspective blends business savvy with a personal mission to make the ind…

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Breaking Down Roadside Repairs with Alex Bezzubets of myMechanic 57:05

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When a truck breaks down, time isn’t just money. It’s survival. Fleets lose thousands for every day a vehicle is sidelined, while drivers are left frustrated and in the dark. That’s the reality Alex Bezzubets, Founder and CEO of myMechanic, set out to fix. In this episode, Alex shares how myMechanic is tackling the technician shortage, cutting wast…

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Freight Law Without the Legalese: Matthew Leffler on Contracts, Claims, and Courtroom Lessons 1:20:40

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What happens when a trucking kid grows up to become the industry’s “Armchair Attorney”? Matthew Leffler is a third-generation trucking professional turned lawyer who has made it his mission to explain freight’s most complicated legal battles in plain English. From nuclear verdicts to AB5 fallout, broker transparency fights to chassis choice rulings…

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Tractor Drawn Aerials Uncovered – Key Innovations and Customization Insights with Steve Crothers 29:37

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Send us a text Let’s talk tillers! 🐍 This episode features an exclusive conversation with Steve Crothers from TractorDrawnAerials.com, discussing the purpose, capabilities and operational benefits of tractor-drawn aerials in the fire industry. Steve explains how tillers offer unmatched maneuverability, extensive compartmentation and an operational …

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Freight Friends: AI Agents, Returns, and Private Label Power Plays 1:58:50

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From AI agents that negotiate contracts to the surprising world of private-label branding, this month’s Freight Friends covers the big shifts shaping logistics right now. Blythe and Grace Sharkey break down Grace’s experience at the Change event, the rise of HappyRobot and other AI-driven workflows, the state of reverse logistics, and how private-l…

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Episode 39: Pierce Aerial Delivery Training 11:39

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Send us a text The latest episode highlights how Pierce’s aerial delivery training is reaching new heights! 🪜Tune in to learn what happens after delivery, the training agenda and why preparation is crucial before placing the apparatus into service. Pierce delivery training equips firefighters with the skills and knowledge to safely master their aer…

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From Rail Roots to Leading IANA 58:47

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Anne Reinke didn’t plan on leaving the Transportation Intermediaries Association, but when the longtime IANA leader retired after more than two decades, she received an offer she couldn’t refuse. With a lifelong passion for rail and deep experience at CSX and TIA, Anne stepped into the role of President and CEO of the Intermodal Association of Nort…

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Shipium’s Jason Murray on Delivery Promises, Multi-Carrier Playbooks, and Agentic AI 1:01:06

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Jason Murray—CEO & co-founder of Shipium and 19-year Amazon vet—joins Everything Is Logistics to unpack what really moves the needle for shippers: accurate delivery promises, multi-carrier execution, and where AI agents add real value today. We get into the “coordination layer” most retailers are missing across OMS/WMS/TMS, building a digital twin …

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The sea shanty of perpetual rebuild: How Cardinals can avoid echoing Pirates 59:10

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Post-Dispatch podcasts page: https://go.stltoday.com/0hfn43 Please consider subscribing: https://go.stltoday.com/9aigz5 Throngs of Cardinals fans got accustomed to seeing successful baseball. The Cardinals got accumstomed to seeing throngs of fans. Now both are facing the prospects of neither. That's how St. Louis Post-Dispatch sports columnist Jef…

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Episode 38: Lee's Summit Fire Department, Missouri Adds Nine Enforcer™ Pumpers 19:59

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Send us a text Join us for a new episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch with Lee’s Summit Fire Department’s Fire Chief Mike Snider, discussing the acquisition of nine Enforcer™ Pumpers! Chief Snider details the apparatus committee’s strategy for designing each pumper to ensure peak efficiency, standardization and performance. This delivery meets the diver…

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Freight Fraud Action Plan for Agents 59:24

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Freight fraud is one of the biggest threats facing independent brokers today, and many agents are left without a playbook for how to respond. In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Blythe talks with Mark Funk and Shiv Narayan of SPI Logistics about building an action plan to protect agents, their customers, and their carriers. From red flags t…

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Can a former Ray pierce the Cardinals' clouded forecast? 48:53

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Post-Dispatch podcasts page: https://go.stltoday.com/0hfn43 Please consider subscribing: https://go.stltoday.com/9aigz5 During a lengthy rain delay before the finale of the Cardinals' visit to Tampa Bay, St. Louis Post-Dispatch baseball writer Derrick Goold and Tampa Bay Rays baseball writer Marc Topkin discuss transfers of power on their beats and…

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Freight Friends: Tech Mergers, Logistics SEO, and Market Shifts 38:39

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Mergers and acquisitions are reshaping the logistics tech landscape. In this episode of Freight Friends, Blythe and Grace Sharkey unpack what recent deals mean for the industry, how SEO strategies are shifting under AI pressure, and what freight markets could look like in the coming months. They also explore the ripple effects for carriers, shipper…

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Episode 37: Pierce Fire Apparatus Service and Maintenance Training 28:27

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Send us a text Tune into the latest episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch Podcast featuring Pierce senior product training specialist Richard Stockton as we discuss the critical role of emergency vehicle technicians in maintaining and extending the life of fire apparatus. Rich elaborates on the comprehensive training programs offered by Pierce, including…

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Building CargoRex’s Associations Hub: Who It’s For and What It Solves 33:28

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This solo episode of Everything is Logistics pulls back the curtain on CargoRex’s new Associations directory—why we built it, who it serves, and how to use it to find the right freight, logistics, and supply chain associations for your goals. You’ll hear the product decisions behind the category (taxonomy, search, and selection criteria), the probl…

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7 things to watch during Cardinals' long home stand: No. 1 Yadier Molina's cameo at coach 59:10

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Post-Dispatch podcasts page: https://go.stltoday.com/0hfn43 Please consider subscribing: https://go.stltoday.com/9aigz5 The Cardinals' begin their final three-series home stand of the season with a reunion. Yadier Molina returns to St. Louis for the first time since 2023 and will be in uniform for the first time since 2022 as he joins Oliver Marmol…

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Building The New Silk Road in Space with CisLunar Joe Pawelski 1:04:23

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Before we can build a base on the Moon, we need something even more important than astronauts: a supply chain. In this episode of Everything is Logistics, we're exploring the "New Silk Road in Space" with Joe Pawelski, CTO and co-founder of CisLunar Industries. Joe breaks down how his company is developing the infrastructure to support in-space man…

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Episode 36: Velocity® PUC™ Non-Walk-In HDR – South Jordan City Fire Department, UT 23:12

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Send us a text South Jordan City Fire Department in Utah is taking delivery of a Velocity® PUC™ Non-Walk-In Heavy-Duty Rescue, designed to serve their rapidly growing community. Chief Dawson describes the features of their dual-purpose HDR which is equipped with both fire and rescue capabilities. Tune into our latest episode to learn about their HD…

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What It Takes to Build a Driver-First Freight Business 1:01:39

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The logistics industry can often feel like a numbers game, but Linda Carrion is here to remind us it’s always been about the people, especially the drivers. In this episode, Linda shares how she went from medical assistant to CEO of two freight companies, why her approach to leadership is grounded in empathy, and how local networks like the Propell…

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Core question: Have Cardinals identified Chaim Bloom's starting foundation or is an overhaul ahead? 35:31

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Post-Dispatch podcasts page: https://go.stltoday.com/0hfn43 Please consider subscribing: https://go.stltoday.com/9aigz5 As the Cardinals approach the onrushing July 31 trade deadline, what if the moves made (or not made) are just prelude to a larger overhaul of the organization in the opening months of Chaim Bloom's tenure leading baseball operatio…

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Forget the standings. Can future-focused Cardinals let offers shove them off the fence at trade deadline? 48:37

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Post-Dispatch podcasts page: https://go.stltoday.com/0hfn43 Please consider subscribing: https://go.stltoday.com/9aigz5 As Major League Baseball's July 31 trade deadline rapidly approaches, so does another opportunity for the Cardinals to choose a side. Are they riding this "runway" toward the future, or are they going to tighten the race for the N…

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Episode 35: Fire Apparatus Lifecycle with Albuquerque Fire Rescue 18:18

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Send us a text In this episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch, we are joined by logistics captain Brandon Sauer and fleet manager Randy Bloomer from Albuquerque Fire Rescue in New Mexico to discuss the fire apparatus lifecycle. We cover procurement, funding, maintenance and maximizing up time. Tune in for expert tips to keep your fleet ready! Date Aired: …

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Buy? Sell? Both! Neither?! Forecasting the Cardinals' trade winds as deadline nears 1:10:43

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Post-Dispatch podcasts page: https://go.stltoday.com/0hfn43 Please consider subscribing: https://go.stltoday.com/9aigz5 With Major League Baseball's July 31 trade deadline rapidly approaching, the Cardinals are still considering what direction they'll head. The front office has wished for "tough decisions" at the deadline and "excitement," while ac…

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Freight Friends: Warehouse Drones, Market Shifts, and Logistics Biz Favorites 1:45:33

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Drones are doing a lot more than flying packages. They’re quietly transforming how warehouses operate behind the scenes. In this episode of Freight Friends, Grace Sharkey and Blythe explore how drones are being used in logistics operations both inside and outside the warehouse, what the second half of 2025 might look like for freight, and the freig…

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Lottery ticket: Can Cardinals score a transformative talent with No. 5 pick in MLB Draft? 43:51

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Post-Dispatch podcasts page: https://go.stltoday.com/0hfn43 Please consider subscribing: https://go.stltoday.com/9aigz5 It has been more than a generation since the Cardinals picked in the top five for the MLB Draft, and in a week the Cardinals have a chance for a transformative selection that could come define their next era. A confluence of event…

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Episode 34: Pierce® Volterra™ EV with Marc Faluotico 24:02

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Send us a text Join us on this episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch Podcast as we explore the Pierce Volterra™ Electric Pumper. Regional vice president, Marc Faluotico, discusses the advanced technology, development process and real-world performance of this cutting-edge apparatus with multiple units in service across North America. Fully manufactured i…

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The Talent Shift Happening in Freight 45:39

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What happens when the company you helped grow suddenly shuts down? For Mia Mazel, it sparked the launch of a brand new one, Talento. Recorded live at TMSA Elevate in Austin, this conversation with Mia explores her journey from grad student to logistics leader, how she navigated the closure of Sworkz, and how Talento is redefining nearshore staffing…