The Logistics of Logistics

In " Unlocking Fleet Superpowers: The Power of the Trimble Ecosystem", Joe Lynch speaks with General Manager of Corcentric's Fleet Services, Pat Gaskins and Vice President of Implementation at ISAAC, Matt Ruth about how integrating in-cab telematics and automated billing with the Trimble ecosystem eliminates operational friction, optimizes fleet utilization, and boosts profitability.

Pat Gaskins is General Manager of Corcentric's Fleet Services, overseeing both sales and operations for fleet offerings. Pat and his Fleet Solutions leadership team have successfully executed strategies to drive profitable growth tied to our Private Fleet & Carrier GPO, Capital Equipment, and Remarketing solutions. Pat joined Corcentric in 2010, bringing more than 30 years of experience as a financial services professional into the transportation industry. Previously, he held leadership positions with GE Capital, PHH Arvil, and TCF Equipment Finance, among others.

Matt Ruth is the Vice President of Implementation at ISAAC. Matt started his career working in transportation immediately upon graduating from college and has served in a wide variety of operational, technology, and leadership roles. He has gained a wealth of experience over the past 25+ years, largely invested at TMW systems and Trimble Transportation in senior management roles, leading teams responsible for managing the most complex transportation technology implementations. Matt has thus developed a unique ability to provide practical solutions to an otherwise complex and fragmented ecosystem of supply chain technology solution providers.

Trimble Transportation provides fleets with solutions to create a fully integrated supply chain. With an intelligent ecosystem of products and services, Trimble Transportation enables customers to embrace the rapid technological evolution of the industry and connect all aspects of transportation and logistics — trucks, drivers, back office, freight and assets. Trimble Transportation delivers an open, scalable platform to help customers make more informed decisions and maximize performance, visibility and safety.

Corcentric is a leading global provider of best-in-class procurement and finance solutions. We offer a unique combination of technology and payment solutions complemented by robust advisory and managed services. Corcentric reduces stress and increases savings for procurement and finance business leaders by forming a strategic partnership to diagnose pain points and deliver tailor-made solutions for their unique challenges. For more than two decades, we've been a trusted partner who delivers proven results. To learn more, please visit www.corcentric.com.

ISAAC offers in-cab technology that goes far beyond ELDs. We partner with trucking companies to simplify the life of drivers and keep the wheels turning. We provide a reliable, comprehensive open platform that allows fleets to integrate all of their business apps on a single device. Our real-time, in-cab coaching supports eco-driving for unparalleled fuel savings and safer highways, while artificial intelligence (AI) technology empowers informed decision-making. ISAAC is the market leader in Canada and has a rapidly growing presence among top-performing fleets across the United States.

• In " Unlocking Fleet Superpowers: The Power of the Trimble Ecosystem", Joe Lynch speaks with General Manager of Corcentric's Fleet Services, Pat Gaskins and Vice President of Implementation at ISAAC, Matt Ruth about how integrating in-cab telematics and automated billing with the Trimble ecosystem eliminates operational friction, optimizes fleet utilization, and boosts profitability.
• Eliminating Back-Office Friction via Direct Billing Integration: Corcentric automates North American billing and receivables for major manufacturers like Daimler North America, auto-populating repair orders and invoices directly into Trimble's TMT system to eliminate paper processing, keypunching errors, and administrative noise.
• Simplifying the Driver Experience with Predictive Workflows: ISAAC Instruments leverages load and route planning data from Trimble TMS to deliver a predictive, step-by-step workflow on in-cab tablets—automating turn-by-turn navigation, geofenced arrival calls, and document scanning so drivers focus on driving rather than manual data entry.
• Protecting Margins through Preventive and Predictive Maintenance: By capturing VMRS-coded shop data from Trimble TMT along with real-time telematics fault codes and eDVIR reports, fleets can identify recurring part failures, flag high-risk trucks before they break down on the road, and reduce costly multi-day downtime.
• Strategic Fleet Optimization and Lowering Total Cost of Ownership: Combining telematics utilization metrics with Corcentric's financial, purchasing, and remarketing programs enables fleet leaders, procurement, and finance teams to make data-driven decisions on asset lifecycles, financing structures, and right-sizing fleet counts to avoid over-fleeting.
• Safety Coaching and Fuel Efficiency Interconnection: ISAAC's in-cab real-time coaching, AI, and camera technology monitor driving habits like over-acceleration and hard braking; improving driver efficiency directly translates into both safer operations and significant fuel savings—where a 0.5 MPG gain can save $7,000 per truck annually.
• Prioritizing Driver Retention and Safety Culture: In an environment facing driver shortages and heightened legal liability, creating a safe, tech-enabled, and streamlined cab environment boosts driver satisfaction and uptime while protecting carriers against catastrophic nuclear verdicts.
• The Power of Open Ecosystems and Interoperability: Because no single technology vendor can solve every supply chain challenge alone, seamless interoperability between open platforms (Trimble, ISAAC, and Corcentric) allows data to flow effortlessly between the cab, TMS, maintenance, and finance back-office—solving operational challenges at the seams.

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The P44 and LSP44 Story with Jett McCandless

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In " The P44 and LSP44 Story", Joe Lynch speaks with Founder and CEO of project44 and LSP44, Jett McCandless, about how project44 and LSP44 are split to serve shippers and service providers through AI agents, global connectivity, and API infrastructure.

Jett McCandless has spent 25 years inside the global supply chain, running it, not studying it. He started on the dock and in dispatch at YRC Freight, helped scale GlobalTranz past $2 billion in revenue, then founded Metafora, an Inc. 500 advisory firm. In 2014, he founded project44 on a simple bet: enterprises don't need another dashboard, they need one operating truth of their entire network. That bet became the world's largest real-time logistics data graph, trusted by 1,300+ leading brands moving over a billion shipments a year across 190+ countries. In 2026, Jett launched LSP44, AI-native agent and API infrastructure built for logistics service providers (brokers, carriers, 3PLs, forwarders). It automates exceptions, procurement, and documents, built on data spanning 280,000+ carriers. Jett leads both companies as Founder and CEO.

LSP44 is the AI-native agent and API Infrastructure business for logistics service providers. Built on the world's largest logistics data graph and carrier network, LSP44 gives 3PLs, freight forwarders, and brokers the AI agents, carrier infrastructure, and developer capabilities to embed intelligence directly into their own products and workflows. LSP44 is profitable and headquartered in Chicago. Learn more at LSP44.ai.

project44 is the Decision Intelligence Platform for the modern supply chain. Its context-based AI transforms fragmented logistics management into unified intelligence, bringing certainty to global supply chain operations. With intelligent transportation management, end-to-end visibility, yard management and last mile solutions, and a preferred carrier network of 282,000 carriers, project44 connects over 1.5 billion shipments annually for over 1,000 leading brands in manufacturing, automotive, retail, life sciences, food and beverage, CPG, and oil, chemical and gas. Learn more at project44.com.

• In " The P44 and LSP44 Story", Joe Lynch speaks with Founder and CEO of project44 and LSP44, Jett McCandless, about how project44 and LSP44 are split to serve shippers and service providers through AI agents, global connectivity, and API infrastructure.
• Strategic Brand & Operational Split: project44 separated its operations into two distinct entities—project44 remains focused on Global 2000 shippers, while LSP44 caters specifically to 3PLs, freight forwarders, and brokers to match their faster operational cadences and unique technology needs.
• AI-Native & API Infrastructure: LSP44 provides AI-native agent and API infrastructure built on a network covering 282,000 carriers across 190+ countries and territories, backed by over $1 billion in platform investment.
• Combining APIs with AI Agents: While APIs handle direct system-to-system connections, AI agents bridge operational gaps, correct missing data, and interface with carriers when APIs aren't available, driving high data accuracy and automation.
• Evolution Beyond Passive Visibility: Supply chain tracking has shifted from passive "little V" transportation tracking to "big V" inventory-in-motion, allowing companies to automate workflows and drive insights across all global modes.
• Consolidation for Global Scale & AI Talent: project44 established its ocean visibility capabilities and AI expertise by acquiring top market players Ocean Insights for data quality and ClearMetal for machine learning talent.
• Connectivity Quality as the Core Benchmark: Connectivity quality is the single most critical metric for supply chain maturity, serving as the necessary foundation to achieve broader logistics, financial, and operational goals.
• Market Consolidation & Margin Dynamics: AI and API integration will divide logistics service providers into winners and losers, allowing tech-forward LSPs to expand net margins, lower operational costs, and execute transactions faster.

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In "Reinventing Fleet Efficiency: Cutting Friction in Maintenance, Routing, and Dispatch", Joe Lynch speaks with sector vice president of Trimble, Michael Kornhauser, about how integrated ecosystems, agentic AI, and smart routing technologies eliminate back-office friction and boost fleet performance across modern transportation networks.

Michael Kornhauser is sector vice president of Trimble, leading Transportation & Logistics in North America. With more than 20 years in various leadership roles, Michael has proven to be an astute and dynamic leader with deep industry understanding and passion for delivering superior customer value. Kornhauser, along with Dan Popkin, established the European operations and development of the successful CoPilot business and guided the ALK Technologies business integration into Trimble. Under his leadership, Trimble's mapping solutions have become highly recognized and respected throughout the North American trucking and rail industries. He studied at Trinity College, where he received a research grant from NASA and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in computer engineering.

Trimble Transportation provides fleets with solutions to create a fully integrated supply chain. With an intelligent ecosystem of products and services, Trimble Transportation enables customers to embrace the rapid technological evolution of the industry and connect all aspects of transportation and logistics — trucks, drivers, back office, freight and assets. Trimble Transportation delivers an open, scalable platform to help customers make more informed decisions and maximize performance, visibility and safety.

• In "Reinventing Fleet Efficiency: Cutting Friction in Maintenance, Routing, and Dispatch", Joe Lynch speaks with sector vice president of Trimble, Michael Kornhauser, about how integrated ecosystems, agentic AI, and smart routing technologies eliminate back-office friction and boost fleet performance across modern transportation networks.
• Mission and Integrated Ecosystem Strategy: Trimble Transportation connects shippers, carriers, 3PLs, and back-office operations into a shared data ecosystem. By democratizing data and eliminating operational silos across point systems, Trimble helps fleets break friction, streamline workflows, and make informed decisions faster.
• Navigating Market Headwinds with High-ROI Tech: Fleets face intense pressures, including soaring fuel costs, non-fuel operating inflation, skyrocketing insurance premiums from nuclear verdicts, driver retention challenges, and cargo theft. While Trimble cannot control external fuel prices, its fuel optimization and routing tools generate immediate ROI by eliminating out-of-route miles, identifying the most cost-effective fueling stops, and ensuring proper toll reconciliation.
• In-Cab Safety and Driver Experience: Moving beyond traditional turn-by-turn navigation, tools like CoPilot Driver Assistant serve as voice-driven, in-cab safety co-pilots. By automatically alerting drivers to rollover risks, high-wind zones, low bridges, and traffic slowdowns—and integrating tools to easily book safe truck parking or discounted hotels—Trimble reduces driver stress and boosts retention.
• Evolving Routing and Dispatch: Commemorating version 40 of PC*Miler, Trimble continues to advance transportation mapping from basic distance calculation and rate reconciliation to intelligent route orchestration. Systems like Appian Fleet Assistant leverage AI to build complex, multi-stop route plans for private fleets in seconds rather than hours.
• TMS Modernization Without "Rip and Replace": Rather than forcing fleets to undergo risky, high-cost platform overhauls, Trimble updates its core TMS products (such as TMW.Suite, TruckMate, Innovative, and Fuel Dispatch) with browser-based interfaces, enterprise security, and AI integrations directly into existing product stacks.
• Agentic Back-Office Automation: Built with strict European privacy (GDPR) standards and full human-in-the-loop auditability, the new Trimble Arc Agent automates administrative tasks. Users can build custom, no-code operational skills in minutes to handle currency updates, contract reporting, or order entry.
• Yard Management and AI Fleet Maintenance: To reduce dock detention and facility delays, Trimble Dock & Yard unifies arrival tracking, appointment planning, and trailer visibility into a single record. Furthermore, TMT Fleet Maintenance AI Invoice Scanning batch-processes up to 100 vendor PDF invoices at once—saving thousands of administrative minutes—while automated systems like Road Call streamline emergency breakdown responses.

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Building the Connected Transportation Ecosystem: A Conversation with Trimble's Michael Kornhauser

Technology that Matters with Michael Kornhauser

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In "The New Supply Chain Era", Joe Lynch speaks with Founder of Ballast and Head of Strategy for LogistiVIEW, Nate Shutes, about how the evolving landscape of AI, fractional leadership, and community support are shaping the future for supply chain entrepreneurs.

Nate Shutes has 25+ years of supply chain and logistics leadership spanning Fortune 500 companies to mid-market, founder-led businesses. He is the Founder of Ballast, the private peer group for supply chain entrepreneurs and Head of Strategy for LogistiVIEW, the leading Warehouse Orchestration Software platform for complex fulfillment operations. He is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and holds a BS in Transportation & Logistics from UW-Superior and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas.

Ballast is a private peer group and mastermind for supply chain and logistics entrepreneurs. Supply chain entrepreneurship is hard. But you don't have to do it alone. Join Ballast.

LogistiVIEW is a leading SaaS provider in the emerging Warehouse Orchestration Software space. Our WOS is the neutral decision layer between your WMS, ERP, robotics platforms and people that optimizes fulfillment operations.

• In "The New Supply Chain Era", Joe Lynch speaks with Founder of Ballast and Head of Strategy for LogistiVIEW, Nate Shutes, about how the evolving landscape of AI, fractional leadership, and community support are shaping the future for supply chain entrepreneurs.
• Community and Support for Bootstrapped Founders (Ballast): Nate Shutes created Ballast, a private, paid mastermind group designed specifically for supply chain and logistics entrepreneurs. It gives bootstrapped founders a confidential, supportive space to discuss the hidden, high-stress realities of entrepreneurship—such as cash-flow limits and payroll risks—rather than just social media highlights.
• Refound Advisory and Fractional Executive Leadership: Through his fractional consulting firm, Refound Advisory, Shutes embeds directly within supply chain companies to offer hands-on operational leadership, strategic guidance, and culture alignment for scaling businesses that need executive help beyond community advice.
• Warehouse Orchestration with LogistiVIEW: As part of his fractional work, Shutes collaborates closely with founder Seth Patin at LogistiVIEW, a SaaS provider offering a Warehouse Orchestration System (WOS) that acts as a neutral decision layer unifying a company's WMS, ERP, robotics, and human workforce.
• The Role of Dual-Perspective Experience: Shutes emphasizes the value of having worked on both the 3PL/technology provider side (such as his 12 years at C.H. Robinson) and the shipper/brand side (at companies like Sleep Number and Bludot). Understanding both perspectives helps leaders avoid mistaking logistics as the sole driver when it is actually part of a larger, integrated supply chain.
• AI Strategy Over Automated Fixes: Throwing AI at an inefficient or broken process will only yield a "fancy broken process." To capture real value, supply chain leaders must address underlying process bottlenecks first, target low-level repetitive data tasks, and use AI as a strategic thought partner rather than a magical quick fix.
• Navigating the "Ethical Crumple Zone" & Security Risks: While AI speeds up workflows, human oversight remains critical—a boundary known as the "ethical crumple zone." Additionally, concerns around corporate data privacy, information leaks, and rogue AI agents are driving renewed interest in hybrid or on-premises tech setups as potential security moats.
• The Vulnerability of "Wrapper" Tech Companies: Startups built purely as UI wrappers around third-party AI platforms (without proprietary underlying code) face major existential risks. They lack control over fluctuating token/API subscription costs and can easily be rendered obsolete whenever base model providers launch identical built-in features.

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In "OCM: The New Standard for Global Imports with Century's Jim McCullen", Joe Lynch and Jim McCullen, Chief Technology Officer at Century Supply Chain Solutions, discuss how Origin Cargo Management provides the upstream visibility and tactical control necessary to optimize global supply chains before goods ever leave the factory.

Jim McCullen serves as Chief Technology Officer at Century Supply Chain Solutions, bringing over 30 years of deep expertise in logistics technology, digital transformation, and innovation. He leads global technology teams that pioneer Century's proprietary VIZIV platform, an end-to-end supply chain technology platform designed to manage every aspect of operations with precision, visibility, and scalability. By transforming complex global supply chains into efficient, data-driven ecosystems, VIZIV empowers smarter decisions, anticipates disruptions, and unlocks precision visibility and efficiency. Jim is shaping the future of logistics through decades of hands-on leadership and a visionary approach to human-AI partnership and scalable integrations. His forward-thinking strategy strengthens Century's technological leadership, propels enduring innovation, and positions the company for competitive advantage in an increasingly dynamic world.

Century Supply Chain Solutions is a tech-enabled global logistics provider with operations across more than 70 countries. Delivering end-to-end supply chain solutions across ocean, air, ground, and warehousing, Century is supported by a strong physical presence at key origin and destination markets. At the core of Century's offering is Origin Cargo Management (OCM), a comprehensive, upstream solution that manages the flow of goods from purchase order issuance through supplier coordination and origin execution. By working directly with suppliers, carriers, and partners at origin, Century ensures shipments are compliant, optimized, and ready for efficient global transport before they leave the factory. Century's proprietary platform, VIZIV® is powered by predictive AI and provides real-time visibility and optimization across supply chains. Combined with decades of expertise and boots-on-the-ground support, Century helps optimize performance, manage risk, and keep supply chains a step ahead in a dynamic global market.

• In "OCM: The New Standard for Global Imports with Century's Jim McCullen", Joe Lynch and Jim McCullen, Chief Technology Officer at Century Supply Chain Solutions, discuss how Origin Cargo Management provides the upstream visibility and tactical control necessary to optimize global supply chains before goods ever leave the factory.
• OCM as the Global Orchestrator: Jim defines Origin Cargo Management as the "middleman" between thousands of global vendors and transportation providers, ensuring supply chains are optimized before goods even leave the factory.
• Solving the "Goldilocks" Inventory Dilemma: OCM provides the precision needed to keep inventory lean—avoiding the high costs of overstocking while ensuring products are available exactly when the consumer demands them.
• The Power of "Automation Exhaust": Using the VIZIV® platform, Century captures data from AI routing engines. This "exhaust" allows for deep scenario planning and smarter decision-making based on trusted, cleansed data.
• Tactical Agility via "Vibe" Technology: Century's Vibe system allows importers to instantly "flip a switch" to halt or divert cargo during disruptions (like tariff changes or port fires), replacing manual chaos with automated control.
• Direct Cost Savings & ROI: Century drives value by consolidating smaller shipments into full containers (CFS-CY) to eliminate "shipping air" and utilizes duty reduction programs to strip inland origin costs from taxable goods.
• Giving Logistics Teams "Superpowers": By providing a single source of truth, OCM shifts logistics teams from "messy execution" and manual tracking to a proactive, consultative role backed by certified performance facts.
• Upstream Action for Downstream Gain: The most impactful supply chain decisions happen at the origin. By managing the "black hole" of vendor bookings and factory compliance, Century ensures a smoother, more predictable journey to the final destination.

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How Bissell is Transforming Global Inbound Logistics with Century | Full Interview

Automation Exhaust: The Next Generation of Business Information

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In "Future-Proofing Warehouses Against Real Estate and Labor Crunches", Joe Lynch speaks with Senior Director, Market Intelligence at Dematic, Adam Brown, about how automation, software, and high-density storage solve the industry's toughest labor shortages and space constraints.

Adam Brown is a seasoned supply chain and automation leader with more than two decades of experience in material handling, warehouse execution and industrial automation. Throughout his career, he has held leadership, sales, engineering, service and market development roles at Dematic, SSI Schaefer, Transbotics Corporation, Symtx and Williams Technologies. This diverse background has given him a unique perspective on the evolution of supply chain technology and customer-centric automation solutions. Today, Adam is part of Dematic's Global Strategy and Go-to-Market organization, where he leads Market Research and Corporate Development. He focuses on supply chain challenges, industrial automation and robotics. His work examines how big data, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are reshaping warehouse execution and material handling operations. Adam earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the University of Phoenix and is recognized for combining deep technical expertise with strategic business insight to drive innovation, operational excellence and customer success.

Dematic delivers intelligent automation solutions for the supply chain that adapt to change, maximize productivity and capacity, reduce risk and create lasting competitive advantage. Drawing on the combined expertise of more than 10,000 employees worldwide, Dematic develops, implements and supports operations featuring advanced technologies and software. With consulting, research, engineering, manufacturing and service centers in over 26 countries, Dematic is a trusted partner for distributors, warehouses and manufacturers globally. Headquartered in Atlanta, Dematic is a member of KION, the Supply Chain Solutions Company.

• In "Future-Proofing Warehouses Against Real Estate and Labor Crunches", Joe Lynch speaks with Senior Director, Market Intelligence at Dematic, Adam Brown, about how automation, software, and high-density storage solve the industry's toughest labor shortages and space constraints.
• De-risking the Labor Crisis: Dematic replaces physically demanding, high-turnover manual roles with AMRs, AGVs, and Goods-to-Person systems—shifting workers to safer supervisory tasks and insulating operations from labor shortages.
• Vertical Footprint Optimization: By deploying high-density AS/RS, pallet shuttles, and AutoStore™ integrations, Dematic enables facilities to quadruple inventory capacity vertically without taking on costly new real estate.
• Scalable Peak-Demand Management: Modular automation (like the Multishuttle®) combined with AI picking allows fulfillment networks to dynamically absorb massive order surges without structural redesigns or operational backlogs.
• Single-Brain Software Integration: Unified execution platforms (e.g., Dematic Command Center) eliminate disconnected software silos, transforming disparate hardware into a single, self-optimizing operational brain.
• Flawless Execution & Reverse Logistics Reduction: Automated order sequencing, dynamic buffering, and high-speed sorting strip human error out of picking and packing, drastically curbing the heavy costs of returns and mis-picks.
• Comprehensive End-to-End Orchestration: Dematic solves warehouse challenges holistically—unifying hardware, software, and dynamic workflows rather than relying on point-solution quick fixes.
• Protection of Customer Trust & Margins: Accelerating order-to-door delivery while eliminating fulfillment errors directly preserves brand reputation and safeguards profit margins.

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In "Why the FMC Exists and How It Protects American Supply Chains", Joe Lynch speaks with Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), Laura DiBella, about how the agency regulates ocean shipping, resolves cargo disputes, and safeguards American importers, exporters, and consumers from supply chain disruptions.

Laura DiBella serves as Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, having been nominated by President Trump in September 2025, confirmed by the Senate in December, sworn in as Commissioner on January 6, 2026, and designated Chairman later that month for a term through June 30, 2028. Before this role, she worked as a government affairs advisor for Adams and Reese LLP after serving as Florida's first female Secretary of Commerce, President and CEO of Enterprise Florida, and President of Business Development at the Florida Department of Commerce. Her maritime leadership career began in 2017 as temporary Port Director for the Port of Fernandina, later becoming the first full-time Executive Director of the Florida Harbor Pilots Association in 2019, where she spearheaded key infrastructure and policy initiatives. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida and is an accomplished marathon runner.

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is an independent agency of the federal government whose mission is to ensure a competitive and reliable international ocean transportation supply system that supports the U.S. economy and protects the public from unfair and deceptive practices.

• In "Why the FMC Exists and How It Protects American Supply Chains", Joe Lynch speaks with Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), Laura DiBella, about how the agency regulates ocean shipping, resolves cargo disputes, and safeguards American importers, exporters, and consumers from supply chain disruptions.
• Federal Maritime Commission Purpose: The FMC is an independent federal agency dedicated to maintaining a competitive, reliable international ocean transportation system that protects American consumers and taxpayers from unfair and deceptive supply chain practices.
• Support for U.S. Cargo & Economic Interests: The agency regulates ocean shipping to safeguard American importers and exporters, focusing on ensuring cargo fluidity, economic viability, and mitigating supply chain-driven inflation.
• Broad Industry Regulation: The FMC oversees and regulates ocean common carriers, marine terminal operators (MTOs), and ocean transportation intermediaries (OTIs).
• Impact of OSRA 2022: The Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 expanded the FMC's authority, enabling faster responses to U.S. shippers and establishing dedicated processes to address unfair detention and demurrage charges.
• Accessible Dispute Resolution: Through its Consumer Affairs and Dispute Resolution Services, the agency provides mediation between shippers and carriers to resolve commercial conflicts cost-effectively without requiring formal litigation.
• Licensing and Supply Chain Security: The FMC enforces licensing, bonding, and vetting for maritime entities to ensure reliable cargo delivery and protect against security threats and freight fraud.
• Proactive Public Resource: Beyond serving as a regulatory body, the FMC actively engages with small shippers and industry stakeholders to offer guidance and solve logistics challenges before they disrupt operations.

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Container Lifecycle Management: Gnosis Freight Streamlines International Logistics with Jake Hoffman

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In "Why the Yard is Your Supply Chain's Biggest Bottleneck (And How to Fix It)", Joe Lynch speaks with CEO of Lazer Logistics, Adam Newsome, about how turning the yard from an unmanaged blind spot into an optimized, tech-enabled transition zone unlocks massive supply chain velocity and cost savings.

Adam Newsome is CEO of Lazer Logistics, bringing 25 years of business experience to the company's strategic vision and growth. He leads with a focus on operational excellence, disciplined execution and a people-first culture. Raised in an entrepreneurial household, Adam helped launch Lazer alongside his father who co-founded it in 1996. That hands-on beginning shaped his leadership approach: respect for the work, humility and practical problem-solving. Adam has guided Lazer through major growth milestones, including a Williams-Sonoma partnership that doubled the business, its first private equity partnership in 2010 and acquisitions and technology integration beginning in 2019. He focuses on helping customers improve yard operations through technology, operational expertise and people, while sharing lessons on resilience, growth and solving real business challenges with fellow leaders.

Since 1996, Lazer Logistics has been a leading provider of outsourced yard management, including spotting, shuttling, trailer rentals, gate management, drayage and technology solutions that help customers improve safety and performance across their logistics networks. The company is powered by a 3-pronged approach to efficiency and effectiveness rooted in technology, operations and most importantly, people. With over 800+ locations across 43 states and Canada, Lazer helps 57 of the Fortune 500 unlock precision, uptime and measurable CO₂ savings. In 2026, Lazer Logistics surpassed 4 million zero-emission miles across its North American electric yard operations while delivering an average net energy cost reduction of 85% for participating enterprise customer sites. The company was recognized as a Top Dedicated Contract Carrier by Transport Topics and a Great Supply Chain Partner by SupplyChainBrain.

• In "Why the Yard is Your Supply Chain's Biggest Bottleneck (And How to Fix It)", Joe Lynch speaks with CEO of Lazer Logistics, Adam Newsome, about how turning the yard from an unmanaged blind spot into an optimized, tech-enabled transition zone unlocks massive supply chain velocity and cost savings.
• Automate Real-Time Yard Visibility with AI Vision: Traditional yard audits and manual YMS tracking leave critical asset blind spots. Utilizing AI-driven computer vision on yard trucks automatically updates trailer locations, loaded statuses, and geospatial data in real time without relying on human error.
• Eliminate Dwell Time and Expensive Detention Fees: Gate bottlenecks, chaotic trailer shuffling, and slow turnarounds trigger severe penalty fees from carriers. Streamlining gate workflows, automating spotter moves, and syncing trailer positioning directly with warehouse schedules maximizes dock door throughput.
• Outsource Specialized Spotter Operations to Mitigate Labor Strain: Recruiting, training, and maintaining in-house yard drivers and specialized equipment creates operational friction. Turnkey, safety-certified spotters handle rigorous backing protocols, peak seasonal surges, and strict compliance without risking site safety or high turnover.
• Protect Cold Chain Integrity via Continuous Reefer Monitoring: A trailer running out of fuel or dropping temperature while waiting in the yard leads to scrapped product and compliance failures. Active reefer management—including scheduled fueling, proactive temperature logging, and automated out-of-range alerts—safeguards perishable cargo.
• Transition Yard Operations to Electric Spotters for Cost-Neutral Decarbonization: Idling diesel yard tractors generate heavy emissions and high fuel overhead. EV yard tractors eliminate localized air pollution and diesel costs, offering an enterprise-ready, cost-neutral path toward net-zero supply chain mandates.
• Optimize Fleet Efficiency by Target-Reducing Idle Time: Fuel burn from stationary spotters is a major hidden expense. Installing telematics directly on yard trucks allows operations to monitor engine usage, cap average idling below 15%, and significantly lower net fuel costs across distribution sites.
• Reinforce Site Security to Combat Freight Theft and Fraud: Large distribution yards serve as primary attack vectors for cargo theft and unauthorized access. Implementing centralized gate access, automated digital check-ins, and strict driver vetting shields inventory against organized freight fraud.

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In "Why the Future of Freight Has No Driver's Cab", Joe Lynch speaks with Founder and CEO of Humble Robotics, Eyal Cohen, about how cabless, electric autonomous haulers are reimagining commercial logistics from the ground up.

Eyal Cohen is the Founder and CEO of Humble Robotics, an autonomous electric trucking company that recently closed a seed round and emerged from stealth with the Humble Hauler – a fully autonomous, cabless, electric Class 8 truck built from the ground up. Cohen spent his career at the frontier of autonomous vehicles and electrification: he was inside Apple's self-driving program in its early days, watched Uber move into commercial freight, executed the world's first autonomous freight delivery by semi-truck, and sold his previous company to John Deere.

Humble Robotics is an autonomous vehicle technology company reimagining commercial freight transportation through physical AI and zero-emission heavy hauling. The company builds fully autonomous, electric Class 8 haulers purpose-built to handle complex logistics scenarios without a traditional driver cab or diesel tank. By blending vision-language-action (VLA) models with robust, lightweight hardware, Humble Robotics powers a universal platform supporting multiple vehicle configurations. Its cabless, vision-first design is 20% lighter than standard rigs, reaching up to a 200-mile range at 55 mph. Functioning as tractor, trailer, and driver combined, the Humble Hauler delivers a true dock-to-dock solution that lowers per-mile operating costs, eliminates fuel dependency, and streamlines global supply chain operations.

• In "Why the Future of Freight Has No Driver's Cab", Joe Lynch speaks with Founder and CEO of Humble Robotics, Eyal Cohen, about how cabless, electric autonomous haulers are reimagining commercial logistics from the ground up.
• Shedding the "Driver & Cab Tax": Traditional Class 8 trucks carry heavy operational overhead due to driver labor, sleeper cabs, and complex mechanical maintenance; eliminating cab infrastructure entirely with a purpose-built autonomous chassis lowers total cost-per-mile across equipment, labor, and maintenance.
• Eliminating the 20% Deadweight Penalty: Standard semi-truck setups waste allowable weight limits hauling heavy engine cabs, fuel systems, and driver amenities. A streamlined, cabless universal platform is 20% lighter, letting shippers maximize payload weight per route.
• Targeting High-Volume, Short-Haul Routes First: While industry focus often gravitates toward long-haul trucking, 87% of U.S. truck tonnage moves under 250 miles; focusing on high-frequency, short-haul moves (like drayage, port transfers, rail yards, and inter-facility shuttling) allows electrification and autonomy to succeed immediately.
• Achieving True End-to-End "Dock-to-Dock" Autonomy: Highway-only autonomous systems leave complex yard maneuvers and loading dock connections to human drivers; an integrated tractor-trailer platform with a universal "lock & twist" interface can navigate yards, haul 40' international or 53' domestic containers, and dock without human intervention.
• Deploying Explainable VLA AI Over Rigid HD Maps: Replacing expensive, brittle HD pre-mapping with Vision-Language-Action (VLA) foundation models and 360° sensor arrays (cameras, LiDAR, radar) enables vehicles to fine-tune to new facilities in days while generating plain-language, auditable logs for every maneuver.
• Escaping Fuel Volatility and Carbon Costs: Operating an all-electric Class 8 powertrain with a 200-mile range protects fleets from volatile diesel pricing and rising engine maintenance while helping operators meet zero-emission mandates and secure state incentives.
• Building a Purpose-Built Platform Instead of Retrofitting: Retrofitting legacy diesel rigs with autonomous kits retains structural inefficiency and legacy failure points; designing a clean-sheet autonomous EV from the ground up delivers the necessary system redundancy, field safety, and operational reliability required for commercial adoption.

Eyal Cohen | Linkedin

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Humble Robotics

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In "Scaling Logistics Innovation at Descartes Systems Group", Joe Lynch and Dan Cicerchi, the General Manager of Transportation Management Solutions at Descartes Systems Group, discuss the strategic integration of trustworthy AI to enhance existing core logistics technology and solve practical pain points across the global supply chain.

Dan Cicerchi is the General Manager of Transportation Management Solutions at Descartes Systems Group, where he leads strategy and innovation for one of the industry's most widely adopted logistics technology platforms. A seasoned entrepreneur and logistics tech pioneer, Dan co-founded MacroPoint, a real-time freight visibility solution that transformed how brokers, shippers, and carriers track and manage loads. Following its acquisition by Descartes, he has continued to champion technology that drives efficiency, transparency, and resilience across global supply chains. With decades of experience spanning startup growth and enterprise leadership, Dan is passionate about applying practical AI and automation to solve the freight industry's most pressing challenges. He frequently shares insights on freight visibility, fraud prevention, and the future of transportation management.

Descartes Systems Group is a global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions designed to improve the productivity, performance, and security of logistics-intensive businesses. Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, with offices and customers worldwide, Descartes helps shippers, carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics service providers connect, collaborate, and automate across the supply chain. Its portfolio includes transportation management, visibility, customs and regulatory compliance, and e-commerce logistics solutions. By combining deep industry expertise with innovative technology, Descartes enables organizations to streamline operations, reduce costs, and deliver superior customer experiences. Thousands of companies around the world rely on Descartes' logistics network and software to move goods more efficiently, mitigate risk, and stay ahead in an increasingly complex global marketplace.

• In "Scaling Logistics Innovation at Descartes Systems Group", Joe Lynch and Dan Cicerchi, the General Manager of Transportation Management Solutions at Descartes Systems Group, discuss the strategic integration of trustworthy AI to enhance existing core logistics technology and solve practical pain points across the global supply chain.
• Trust First: AI adoption in logistics must be built on governance and trust, using frameworks like NIST to ensure data security and accountability.
• AI Augments, Doesn't Replace: AI is a powerful enhancer for core systems (TMS, visibility), not a standalone replacement. Its primary role is to improve efficiency.
• Focus on Practical Pain Points: Start AI implementation by targeting tedious manual tasks (e.g., check calls, data entry, carrier onboarding) for rapid, measurable ROI.
• Stability Over Startups: Partnering with existing, integrated tech vendors (like Descartes) ensures greater stability, expertise, and roadmap alignment than relying on new AI-only startups.
• Audit Your Current Tech: Before investing in new AI, ensure you are fully utilizing the latest features and integrations of your current mission-critical systems.
• Build Trust with Staff: Overcome internal resistance by layering AI into current workflows and establishing clear performance baselines (ROI) before deployment.
• Enhance What Works: The path to resilience is through strategically integrating AI into proven, existing workflows step-by-step, not by chasing every new technology trend.

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Descartes Systems Group

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