In this episode, freight innovator Bill Driegert joins Chris Caplice to discuss how digital freight matchers like Uber Freight are shifting the traditional relationship between shippers, carriers, and drivers. Bill also explains the impact of increased visibility a la driver ratings and reviews as well as the benefits of a shared trailer pool like UberFreight’s Powerloop. Inam Iyoob then joins Chris to provide this week’s market update and rate forecast.

[02:47] In case you’re interested, here’s the 2016 Armstrong report about digital freight matching that Chris mentioned: https://www.3plogistics.com/product/digital-freight-matching-capturing-technology-based-efficiencies-trucking-industry/.

[10:51] To access Uber Freight’s 2019 Facility Insights Report, click here: https://businesses.uber.com/Facility-Ratings-Insight-Report-2019_Access.html.

[23:07] Learn more about Powerloop at Uber Freight here: https://www.uberfreight.com/blog/how-powerloop-helps-unlock-access-to-power-only-loads. 

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The freight broker business has changed significantly over the past 30 years. In this episode, Steve Raetz (Director, Research & Market Intelligence at C.H. Robinson) shares his take on:

• The value of freight visibility

To wrap it up, Chris Caplice and Inam Iyoob provide this week’s market update and rate forecast.

[04:41] For more information on Navisphere Vision, check out this link: https://www.chrobinson.com/en-us/navispherevision/.

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Based on the 250+ sourcing events he’s led, Kevin Zweier (VP, Transportation @ Chainalytics) shares some of the biggest lessons he has learned and makes a compelling case for transparency — for shippers and carriers alike — in order to make the most of your freight transportation sourcing events. Chris Caplice and Inam Iyoob then dig into this week’s market update and forecast as well as your feedback on the proposed HOS rule changes.

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In Part 2 of our conversation with Chris Sultemeier (former EVP, Logistics @ Walmart), the Chris duo goes deeper into problem-solving the driver shortage, the recent uptick in investment firm activity, and trends like autonomous vehicles, IoT, and e-commerce/last mile. This week's market update is presented by Inam, and then Chris and Inam share their views on the proposed HOS rule changes.

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Chris Sultemeier (former EVP, Logistics @ Walmart) shares what he learned from executing, managing, and eventually leading the transportation and logistics activities of the world's largest retailer for almost 30 years. In Part 1, the Chris duo talks about sustainability, IoT, and the driver shortage. This week's market update is presented by Inam and Chris.

10:04 — Chris S. mentions an interesting article about Trucks & IoT. In case you're interested, here's the link: https://www.wsj.com/articles/trucks-shift-into-higher-gear-with-new-technology-1532527764.

24:48 — Here’s a summary of the different rate types discussed in the market update:

Active: Contract rates that are regularly used in the routing guides

Spot: One-off rates from spot moves

Replacement: The difference between the new contract rates entering the routing guide and the older rate being replaced

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In this episode, Chris and Gary (Global EVP, Transportation Consulting & Intelligence Products @ Chainalytics) take a walk down memory lane to assess exactly what's changed in the transportation industry since the 1990s. Inam also shares the current state of the truckload market, while Chris provides a rate forecast.

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Say hello to Chris Caplice and Inam Iyoob — two transportation and logistics rockstars, bringing a combined 40+ years of experience to the Freightvine podcast. Enjoy this short conversation, and mark your calendar for the first full-length episode on August 1! 

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It's here: The official trailer for the Freightvine podcast, launching August 1, 2019. Listen as co-hosts Chris Caplice and Inam Iyoob walk you through what you can expect during each episode and how you can get involved. 

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