This week, Chris Caplice is joined by Jim Filter, Schneider’s newly appointed President and CEO, to talk about what it means to step into that role during a period of major change for the freight industry.

Jim reflects on his nearly 30-year career at Schneider, the operational and international experiences that shaped his leadership, and how the company is adapting as customer needs, technology, and market conditions continue to shift.

In this conversation, they cover:

• What it means to lead Schneider as only the fifth CEO in the company’s history
• How dedicated transportation and brokerage have become bigger parts of Schneider’s strategy
• What regulatory enforcement and broker liability could mean for capacity
• How driver roles, tools, and career paths continue to evolve
• The future of electric and autonomous trucks
• How Schneider is using AI and technology across the business

If you work in shipping, brokerage, or carrier operations, this is a timely look at how one of the industry’s largest operators is thinking about the road ahead.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

03:36 Career Path, Leadership Preparation and Developing Talent

07:29 Technological Advancements in Transportation

14:13 Customer Relations and Problem Solving

14:50 Current Market Dynamics and Capacity Challenges

16:35 Impact of Regulations on the Industry

23:17 Chameleon Carriers and Industry Challenges

28:21 CEO Priorities and Strategic Focus

31:18 Evolution of Dedicated Services

35:59 EVs and Avs

45:38 Legacy and Leadership in the Industry

48:06 Freightvine Truckload Market Update

48:11 Dry Van Market Update

49:04 Temp Control (Reefer) Market Update

49:37 Intermodal Market Update

50:09 Flatbed Market Update

50:56 Key Takeaways

This week, Chris Caplice is joined by Dr. Jason Miller, Professor of Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business, for his fifth appearance on Freightvine.

Chris and Jason break down why they believe the current truckload cycle began in December 2025, why it took a few months to confirm the shift, and why this expansion looks different from past freight cycles.

In this conversation, they cover:

• Why this cycle appears to be supply-driven, not demand-driven
• What spot and contract rate spreads can tell us about market shifts
• How capacity exits, Class 8 orders, and routing guide failures are shaping the market
• Whether the AI boom can deliver real ROI or if the market is getting ahead of itself
• What Michigan’s logistics and supply chain work can tell us about manufacturing, food production, and trade

If you’re trying to understand where truckload pricing, capacity, and freight demand may be headed next, this is a timely conversation with one of the industry’s sharpest data-driven voices.

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction
• 02:55 Identifying the Current Truckload Cycle
• 04:16 Market Signals and Transition Points
• 05:53 Comparing Cycles: 2017-2018 vs. 2025
• 09:00 Supply vs. Demand Driven Cycles
• 12:15 Routing Guide Compliance and Market Dynamics
• 16:15 Spot vs. Contract Rates: Current Trends
• 20:38 Economic Factors Influencing Freight Rates
• 22:47 AI and Memory Chip Demand: Future Implications
• 26:10 The Future of AI and Profitability
• 27:23 Electricity Infrastructure and AI's Role
• 29:03 The Cost of AI and Model Maintenance
• 31:28 AI's Impact on Labor and Employment
• 34:04 AI in Academia and Content Creation
• 38:04 The Economics of AI and Cost Structures
• 45:33 Logistics and Supply Chain in Michigan
• 51:09 Freightvine Market Update

The freight industry’s transition to alternative power is firmly in the “messy middle”

This week, Chris Caplice is joined by Mike Roeth, Executive Director of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency, to unpack what that actually means for carriers, shippers, and the broader supply chain.

Mike has been leading NACFE since its early days and brings insights from years of work plus the latest “Run on Less” demonstration and cost analysis on how fleets are navigating this evolving landscape.

In this conversation, they cover:

• Why diesel, BEV, hydrogen, natural gas, and biodiesel will continue to coexist
• Where battery electric vehicles are gaining traction first (regional + drayage)
• What NACFE’s latest “Run on Less” data reveals about real-world adoption
• Why there’s no single “winner” in the near-term transition
• How carriers and shippers can make practical decisions amid uncertainty

If you’re trying to make sense of where freight energy is headed next, this one’s worth a listen.

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A unanimous Supreme Court decision could have major implications for freight brokerages🚨

Chris Caplice is joined by Ken Adamo, Chief Strategy Officer at Ease Logistics, to break down the Montgomery case and what it means now that brokers can be held liable for negligent carrier hiring.

⚖️ Why this ruling could reshape broker liability
📈 The potential impact on insurance costs
🚛 How small and mid-sized brokers may be affected most
🔍 Why carrier vetting is now under a bigger spotlight
🛠️ The tools and practices brokers may need moving forward

If you work in brokerage, shipping, or carrier operations, this is a conversation worth paying attention to.

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Chris Caplice sits down with Peter Swartz, CEO and co-founder of Altana, to talk about what it takes to navigate today’s fragmented global supply chain landscape.

🌎 Why multi-tier supply chain visibility matters more than ever
📑 Managing tariffs, trade regulations, and compliance at scale
🤖 How AI is helping businesses respond faster to disruption
📦 Understanding the full value chain from raw materials to finished goods

As global trade grows more complex, visibility is becoming a competitive advantage.

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