The FreightCaviar Podcast

In this special episode, we're recapping our experience at the TIA Capital Ideas Conference in Phoenix. From innovative companies like WireBee and Freightclaims.com to discussions on valuations in the brokerage industry, we cover it all. Hear about our networking chronicles, insights from industry experts, and the after-parties.Thank you to our podcast sponsors: This episode Is brought to you by Isometric Technologies (ISO) the ultimate freight broker's secret weapon! With ISO, you'll h...

In this week's episode of The Freight Caviar Podcast, we interviewed Alexander Folk, former Co-Founder and President of the Armstrong Transportation Management Company (formerly known as BBF Freight). He talked about Memphis being a drayage and warehousing hub, outsourcing, and his favorite book for entrepreneurs that tackles the “Lean Startup” approach for building a sellable business. Thank you to our podcast sponsors: This episode Is brought to you by Isometric Technologies (IS...

Today we sat down with Michael Caney, Chief Commercial Officer at Highway, a technology company located in Dallas, Texas. Michael talks about the importance of being adaptive in cybersecurity, the risks of sharing fraud prevention strategies, and how Highway validates carrier profiles.Brought to You By Levity.ai. In freight, time is money, and efficiency is key. That's where Levity comes in. Imagine automating your email operations to do more with less effort. Levity connects directly to...

Today we sat down with Clayton Griffin, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at OTR Solutions and ePay. Clayton takes us through his start at OTR, its recent acquisition of ePay, and the challenges of being a freight factoring company.Thank you to our podcast sponsors: Epay Manager Powered by OTR Solutions is a back-office automation and carrier payments platform which allows freight brokers to reduce costs and increase efficiencies of their back-office operations. Schedu...

Today we sat down with John Mahle, Senior Sales Executive at Triple T Transport, Inc. John takes us through the last three decades of the company’s history, shares his cold calling strategies and advice for young professionals in the industry.Thank you to our podcast sponsors: This episode Is brought to you by Isometric Technologies (ISO) the ultimate freight broker's secret weapon! With ISO, you'll have access to industry-wide service performance benchmarks, dynamic carrier and custome...

Today we sat down with Spencer Tenney, the President and CEO of Tenney Group, a merger acquisition advisory firm based in Franklin, Tennessee. Spencer brings us through his career as a third-generation transportation logistics specialist and shares his take on family dynamics in freight and the importance of preparation for a successful sale.Brought to You By Levity.ai. In freight, time is money, and efficiency is key. That's where Levity comes in. Imagine automating your ...

Today we sat down with Michael Sachaj, Senior Principal at HPA, a leading early-stage investor located in Chicago. Join us as he unveils the curtain behind understanding VC investments in logistics, how to spot a high-quality startup, and shares his thoughts on the future of AI in logistics.Thank you to our podcast sponsors: RELIANCE PARTNERSDiscover how Reliance Partners revolutionizes trucking and freight insurance. With a foundation in both the trucking and logistic industries, ...

Bill Driegert, employee number 4 at Coyote Logistics, joined us today on Freight Gong Friday.He met Jeff Silver at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology while both were pursuing their Masters in Supply Chain.At the time, Bill was working for PepsiCo, and Jeff was serving his non-compete, looking to earn a Masters in the process.It was Jeff who inspired Bill to enter the industry.After Coyote was acquired by UPS in 2015, Bill has been at the forefront of companies that are changing the ind...

In this FreightCaviar Podcast episode, we sat down with Roman Velychko, Co-Founder and CEO at CBS, and Max Nikiforets, CEO of CBS. We discussed key insights from their logistics venture in Vancouver, Washington, the city's role as a logistics hub, and the importance of transparency in business.Thank you to our podcast sponsors: RELIANCE PARTNERSDiscover how Reliance Partners revolutionizes trucking and freight insurance. With a foundation in both the trucking and logistic industrie...

Today we sit down with Marco Vargas Avala, Senior Domestic Transportation Manager at Dole Sunshine, and Anthony Fecarotta, Founder and President of linehaul.ai. From working at Bank of America, later TQL, and Maersk, Marco takes us through the path that led him to work at Dole Sunshine. Anthony- having a tech background, worked for XPO Logistics, later The Grane Companies- where they both met.Thank you to our podcast sponsors: Manifest Vegas, February 5 - 7, 2024, is the worl...