Podcasts: FreightWaves FreightCasts Network

Check Call with John Rattay: A sustainable balance

people gathered around a desk of computers. Check Call news and analysis for 3pls and brokers

On this week’s episode of Check Call, John Rattay, chief commercial officer at Redwood Logistics, joins host Mary O’Connell to dive into why shippers aren’t getting what they want from their logistics service providers in terms of environmental, social and governance initiatives.. 

Key quotes from Rattay:

“Establishing a sustainability program of any kind is difficult. It requires significant investments to set it up and successfully deliver over time. When you add the complexity and network...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/check-call-with-john-rattay-a-sustainable-balance

Check Call with Jim Bivens: You’re awesome. Let’s talk!

people gathered around a desk of computers. Check Call news and analysis for 3pls and brokers

On this week’s episode of Check Call, host Mary O’Connell and Jim Bivens, recruiter at Armstrong Transport Group, Boise, Idaho, talk about recruiting a powerhouse team and the importance of having full support for new employees.

As everyone begins to start hiring college grads, is it just about the resume or is it all about the personality?

Also on the podcast is a quick rundown of the lockdowns in Shanghai and the slow reopening process. Some plants continued to function at reduced capacity...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/check-call-with-jim-bivens-youre-awesome-lets-talk

Mexican drug traffickers turned to trucks during pandemic — Long Haul Crime Log

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in Laredo, Texas, saw drug traffickers switch to fewer but larger shipments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Commercial trucks became their vehicle of choice.

The latest episode of FreightWaves’ true-crime podcast, Long-Haul Crime Log, examines drug supply chains and what happens when there’s a capacity crunch for narcotics traffickers.

Agents said with the border being closed for nonessential travel since spring 2020, there were a lot less passenger cars...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mexican-drug-traffickers-turned-to-trucks-during-pandemic

Building a FreightTech startup in San Diego with Boxton co-founder and CTO Joseph Caprara – FreightWaves Insiders

On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with Boxton co-founder and CTO Joseph Caprara. How do companies get good quality data and insights out of antiquated systems and processes? The struggle is real in logistics and Caprara is taking the challenge head on…and by the beach in sunny San Diego. We’re also taking a look at the growth of the FreightTech renaissance over the past 5 years and what the future holds for modern solutions like smart contracts. Plus, why the new Star...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/building-a-freighttech-startup-in-san-diego-with-boxton-co-founder-and-cto-joseph-caprara-freightwaves-insiders

TriumphPay’s big buy, driver health and sales empowerment – WTT

This episode is brought to you by Redwood, a leading logistics platform company, has provided solutions for moving and managing freight for more than 20 years. The company’s diverse portfolio includes digital freight brokerage, flexible freight management, and innovative platform services such as LPaaS and RedwoodConnect that fill the gaps between logistics and technology. Contact Redwood at redwoodlogistics.com

On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about TriumphPay’s big $97...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/triumphpays-big-buy-driver-health-and-sales-empowerment-wtt

Building a digital freight marketplace with Emerge CEO Michael Leto – FreightWaves Insiders

On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with Emerge CEO Michael Leto to talk about building a digital freight marketplace and redefining the industry. Find out how Michael and his brother Andrew turned the family business digital and are now moving more than a billion dollars in freight spend.

Michael Leto has been in the transportation industry for over 21 years and played an active role in creating one of the largest and fastest-growing 3PLs in the country. He has been...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/building-a-digital-freight-marketplace-with-emerge-ceo-michael-leto-freightwaves-insiders

Meet Pilot Company’s new CEO-to-be Shameek Konar – FreightWaves Insiders (with audio)

MEET THE NEW CEO

Shameek Konar is about take an unprecedented step at Pilot Company as he assumes the role of CEO in January. Find out the challenges and triumphs of leading an energy, data and hospitality-obsessed company that is striving to put the driver first.

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https://www.freightwaves.com/news/meet-pilot-companys-new-ceo-to-be-shameek-konar-freightwaves-insiders-with-audio

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