In this episode of the Zipline Logistics TRUCK YEAH! podcast, Jesse Juett and Teddy Lee Knox are joined once again by Co-Founder and President, Andrew Lynch, to break down one of the hottest topics of the year: tariffs. As of January 2025, shifting trade policies and executive orders have brought tariffs to the forefront for […]

In this episode of the Zipline Logistics Podcast, hosts Jesse Juett and Teddy Lee Knox dive into one of the most pressing topics facing CPG supply chains today: tariffs—and their unexpected ripple effects on LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) shipping. Joined by special guest Curtis Garrett, founder and CEO of rateHERO, the trio breaks down: ✅ What tariffs […]

Summer is heating up — and so is demand in the beverage industry. In this episode of TRUCK YEAH!, we break down what peak beverage season really means for CPG brands and how it impacts your ability to stay on shelves and in-stock. From rising freight costs to tighter delivery windows, hosts Teddy and Jesse […]

As the biggest retailers in the game like Walmart, Costco, and Amazon only grow in market share, how can small and mid-sized CPG brands stand out from all the competition and lock in more retail shelf-space? Your hosts Teddy and Jesse are answering that exact question in this episode of TRUCK YEAH! Follow Zipline Logistics: […]

January 2025 endured the coldest temperatures in the Lower 48 since 1988. It’s been a brutal one to say the least. Were your shipments equipped to endure freezing temperatures? Hopefully you didn’t have to learn the hard way when your product burst open mid-route! In this quick episode, your hosts Teddy and Jesse talk with […]

Tune in for the latest updates in the CPG/retail freight market: tariffs, dockworker strikes, inflation, blitz weeks, and more. Zipline Logistics President & Co-founder, Andrew Lynch, joins hosts Teddy and Jesse for a dynamic conversation about the second quarter of 2025 and how CPG shippers can prepare for all the variables ahead. Learn more: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/2025-q2-freight-market-update-predictions/ […]

Produce season can impact CPG shippers when carriers begin devoting trucks to moving high crop volumes. This additional volume can tighten capacity, drive up rates, and make for some challenging conditions for shippers who don’t prepare accordingly. Tune in to this episode to learn how your CPG brand can dominate the shelf this produce season! […]

If you recently scored a purchased order (PO) from Walmart, congratulations! You must be super excited. But you may also be wondering how you’ll get the shipment there, what you can expect along the way, or how to maximize your success at this retailer.  Don’t worry. In this episode, your hosts Teddy and Jesse cover everything […]

Whereas most retailers leave it up to suppliers to coordinate transportation with carriers, Aldi is completely different. They actually own the relationship with third-party logistics (3PL) companies entirely and use the 3PLs in a customer pick-up (CPU) model to collect their suppliers’ shipments for them. Tune into this episode to learn about Aldi purchase orders, communication […]

The NMFTA issued several NMFC changes that went into effect over the last year or so. To help simplify an overwhelming amount of information and changes, we welcomed Senior LTL Operations Executive, Sam Thomas, to the mic. Tune in to hear the most relevant changes that may impact our most important CPG customers like you. […]