The FreightCaviar Podcast

In this episode of The FreightCaviar Podcast, we sit down with Brad Hollister, the former founder and CEO of SwanLeap. SwanLeap, known for its shipper-side TMS technology and freight payment audit capabilities, started in 2013 and quickly grew. By 2018, it was recognized as America's fastest-growing company by Inc. 5000.Yet, SwanLeap faced significant challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially as key clients in the oil industry cut back. These difficulties led to SwanLeap's acquisiti...

Entrepreneur Paul Klimovich shares insights from his diverse business experiences in industries like real estate, trucking, and restaurants. He emphasizes the advantages of the B2B model, the high potential returns in Rochester's real estate market, and the importance of careful tenant selection. Despite challenges, Klimovich plans to grow his trucking business by 10-15% annually and remains optimistic about future market upswings.THANK YOU TO OUR PODCAST SPONSORS: OTR SOLUTIONS Thi...

Kenneth Lund from the Allen Lund Company shares his experiences and insights in the logistics industry. His father, Allen Lund, started The Allen Lund Company in 1976, and it quickly grew from managing four loads a week. Kenny began working in the company at age 12 and slowly learned the ins and outs of the business. He became the company's first IT employee and helped navigate technological advancements, including developing their own software. Now an international company with over 700 empl...

In this episode, Cassandra Gaines, a lawyer, and CEO of Carrier Assure, a trucking industry risk management software, joined hosts Paul and Bob to discuss a variety of topics pertaining to the trucking industry. Gaines, leveraging her rich experience in transportation law and business, highlighted the challenges and intricacies of safety inspections, broker-carrier relationships, and overall carrier performance management. She gave a detailed demonstration of her platform, Carrier Assure, out...

In the latest episode of The FreightCaviar Podcast episode, Kevin Coomes, VP of Sales at greenscreens.ai, explores his experience in the logistics industry. Starting in China, Kevin learned the intricacies of import-export operations and developed skills in air and ocean freight. He noticed the changing landscape of the Chinese market, including the aging population's impact on manufacturing and export. Back in the US, his work with Carrier Direct introduced him to the challenges and operatio...

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This episode is brought to you by OTR Solutions, your one-stop solution for freight brokerages & carriers. They offer comprehensive factoring solutions, expert accounting, efficient funding, and tech assistance, along with quick pay options and a dedicated team to streamline your invoicing, billing, and cash flow - reach out at https://otrsolutions.com/freight-caviar/ or call (770) 882-0124 to learn more.In the latest episode of The FreightCaviar Podcast, we had a great conversation with ...

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In the latest episode of The FreightCaviar Podcast, we had a conversation with Daniel Kao, the CEO & Founder of TruckSmarter. Bob and I discussed with Dan the reasons behind his decision to create TruckSmarter, his journey to raising venture capital money (most notably from the well-known a16z fund), and the future prospects of TruckSmarter. If you're interested in learning more about freight tech and how TruckSmarter is on the path to revolutionizing our industry, tune in below. Thi...

In this episode, we chat with Denys Paniv, the CEO of Alvil Trucking. Denys, originally from Ukraine, shares his journey from working various jobs, including delivering pizzas and making sandwiches, to entering the trucking industry. After gaining experience and owning his own truck, he embarked on his entrepreneurial journey by starting his own trucking company. After joining forces with a friend and fellow business owner, his company, Alvil Trucking, has grown to an impressive fleet of 250 ...