Welcome to The Transfix Take On where we take on a number of topics and tackle them with the industry's best leaders and innovators. On today's show, we're discussing all things diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice - otherwise known as DEIJ. Joining our roundtable is Roberto Concepcion, Global Head of Inclusion & Diversity and Employment Counsel at WeWork and Transfix’s very own Lisa Rossi, director of talent acquisition.

Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.

Winter weather strikes again! Only this time, frigid temperatures across the U.S. may not have the effects on freight that you think. Plus, Q4 earnings reports confirm what our crystal ball has said all along. Justin Maze breaks it down in our weekly #TransfixTake!

Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania seems to be a stand-out when it comes to this trend and Maze keeps his predictions coming with commentary on the second half of the year and when the lowest of spot rates may finally plateau.

Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.

Are the markets finally stabilizing? There are two big indicators that Justin Maze breaks down to give us the answer. This and more on our weekly #TransfixTake.

Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.

Not all is normal on the freight front just yet. According to Maze, capacity is not as soft as expected, tender rejections are relatively high on the heels of the Lunar New Year and fuel rates have jumped back up. So, what does that mean for the supply chain? We've got answers in this week's #TransfixTake.

Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.

On this special edition episode of the Transfix Take podcast, we're joined by Truckers Against Trafficking's Laura Cyrus (Senior Director of Industry Training and Outreach) and professional truck driver and ATA Road Team Captain/TAT Ambassador Rhonda Hartman. We discuss live-saving tips on how to identify possible trafficking situations on the road, including some of Rhoda's first-hand experiences in her nearly 40 years of trucking.

If you suspect human trafficking please call the 24-hour national hotline 1-888-3737-888. To learn more about Truckers Against Trafficking and how you can become certified in the Truckers Against Trafficking training program, visit www.truckersagainsttrafficking.org.

NOTE: This episode may be triggering to some. Listener discretion is advised.

Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.

What we thought would be a quiet holiday break was anything but. Unexpected winter weather threw the trucking markets off track resulting in a market shift. Will we recover this week? Maze has the answers in this week's #TransfixTake!

Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.

We have the honor of sitting with Dr. Chris Caplice (chief scientist and host of the “Freightvine” podcast at DAT and founder and co-director of MIT’s Freight Lab) and Transfix's Principal Economist, Ayeh Bandeh-Ahmadi. Join us for an extensive lookback on 2022 and what big bets Chris and Ayeh have for the year ahead. You won't want to miss this!

Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.

Oh, what a year it's been! Hear Maze's insights and predictions on where the market may leave shippers in 2023 as we close out the year with our last market update. Happy Holidays!

Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.

Listen to a special edition of the Transfix Take Podcast featuring Vishnu Rajamanickam, transport and logistics reporter, and Christian Lee, CFO at Transfix, as they give you a sustainability report for the supply chain. Christian breaks down the inefficiency of emissions in the trucking industry and how partnerships play a major role in bringing sustainability to the forefront. And Vishnu shares his minimalist ‘neo-nomad’ lifestyle and why we need to understand the full impact of ESG for the sake of the supply chain.

Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.