In this week's episode, we sat down with Rob Liss, Vice President at MAKA Logistics. Rob takes us through his journey into the industry, reflecting on the many significant changes he's witnessed over the past decade. He recounts his early days at Command Transportation ( later bought by Echo Global Logistics in April 2015) and shares his views on the cultural differences between the two companies. Rob also updates us on the construction of the Guadalajara- Dallas rail line.Thank you to our po...

In this week's episode, we sat down with Noam Frankel, one of the founding members of American Backhaulers (later acquired by C.H. Robinson). Noam gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes of the company's early days, shares his insights on the significant changes in the industry over the past two decades, and discusses his vision for the future of the industry.Thank you to our podcast sponsors: Today's podcast episode is brought to you by TAB LLC.Freight agents, wouldn’t it be life-...

In this week’s episode we sat down with Danielle Chaffin, Solutions Engineer at Revenova. Danielle shares her journey into logistics and discusses her all-or-nothing approach to social media. She also emphasizes the importance of advocacy for carriers.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 an...

In this weeks episode of The FreightCaviar Podcast, we sat down with Ryan Schreiber the Chief Growth Officer at Metafora. Ryan shared valuable insights on using technology to transform freight companies and lots more. Learn about AI-powered logistics, digital brokerage, and more.Thank you to our podcast sponsors: Today's podcast episode is brought to you by TAB LLC.Freight agents, wouldn’t it be life-changing to have a higher commission split and a support team focused on helping you bu...

In this week’s episode, we sat down with Billie Rodriguez, Director of Carrier Solutions at Dynamic Logistix, and George Schergen, Vice President of Client Services at Dynamic Logistix. They discuss the importance of realistic pricing, transparency, and building a strong client relationships. Billie and George also emphasize the importance of the human element in the industry and having a great team.Thank you to our podcast sponsors: This episode Is brought to you by Isometric Technolog...

In this week's episode, we sat down with Kevin Nolan, Founder of Nolan Transportation Group, a hybrid-digital logistics service provider. Kevin talks about how he got his start in the freight business, the challenges of starting his own MC, and the difference between venture capital and private equity.Thank you to our podcast sponsors: ASCEND TMS (TheFreeTMS.com) This episode is also brought to you by AscendTMS, the world's most popular & best-rated TMS. Use our referral code RA...

In this week's episode, we sat down with Andy Tomka, VP of Product at MVMNT, a Chicago-based freight tech startup founded in 2020. Andy talks about his time working at Menlo Worldwide as a Transportation Specialist, his various roles at Echo Global Logistics, and now MVMNT. He takes us through the evolution of Echo and its TMS and shares his thoughts on the importance of differentiation, as well as the future and impact of AI on the industry and jobs.Thank you to our podcast sponsors: B...

In this week’s episode, we sat down with Andrey Drotenko, President of Strategic Relations at Verified Carrier, a vetting platform. Andrey goes behind the scenes of fraud detection. He explains the role of Verified Carrier in preventing fraud, how scammers manipulate current systems, emphasizes the importance of inspections for freight brokers.Thank you to our podcast sponsors: Brought to You By Dynamic LogistixNothing is more accurate than real-time tracking. Follow your truckload’s en...

In this week’s episode, we sat down with Bill Loupée, Chief Operating Officer at Ben B. Schwartz & Sons, Inc., a wholesale distributor based on the Detroit Produce Terminal. Bill takes us through his career, starting from Coyote Logistics, Sanwell Distribution, and now Ben B. Schwartz & Sons, Inc. He shares his thoughts on the most effective broker pitch, and unveils the curtain behind the produce market, its trends, and the hottest commodities at the moment. Thank you to ...

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Aleks Bates, Vice President of Carrier Sales at Hammer Logistics, Host of PODcast, and a Canadian dispatcher based in Serbia. Aleks shares his journey into the industry, discusses why Serbia has become Europe's dispatching hotspot, and explains why being a dispatcher there is such a coveted position. He also dives into the differences in work ethics between Serbia and the US and shares some great advice on managing a team.Thank you to our podcast spons...