ShipTalkers

The Power of Integrations and Automation in LTL Shipping


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Bobby is joined by longtime friend and industry veteran Ryan Camacho for an insightful conversation about logistics, technology, and emerging trends in LTL and e-commerce shipping.

Ryan, with 24 years of experience in LTL, shares his journey from working in logistics startups and warehouse consulting to his current role at MyCarrier, where he focuses on data connectivity, system integrations, and enhancing customer shipping solutions.

Key Topics Discussed:

πŸš› The evolution of LTL – From 3PL to SaaS solutions, how technology is reshaping logistics.
πŸ“¦ The rise of e-commerce shipping – B2C buying behaviors are now influencing B2B logistics.
🌐 E-commerce platforms & freight – The impact of Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, and others on shipping strategies.
πŸ“Š Challenges of real-time freight rates – How shippers can automate LTL rating and quoting at checkout.
πŸ”„ LTL automation & digital transformation – The growing need for businesses to extend automation from parcel to LTL freight.
πŸ“‰ Gaps in LTL technology – Why LTL shipping still lags behind Parcel's seamless checkout and tracking process but is catching up fast.
πŸ“ˆ Upstream rating in LTL – The complexity of tariffs, rate bases, and routing guides, and how shippers are working to streamline LTL quoting and booking.
πŸš€ Future of freight technology – The role of AI and automation in making LTL shipping more efficient and accessible.

Ryan and Bobby explore the rapidly evolving logistics landscape and the technology bridging the gap between e-commerce and LTL shipping.

If you’re in logistics, e-commerce, or supply chain management, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways!

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ShipTalkersBy Bobby Russell