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The Freight Pod

The Freight Pod is a deep dive into the journeys of the transportation and logistics industry’s brightest minds and innovators. The show is hosted by Andrew Silver, former founder and CEO of MoLo Solutions, one of the fastest-growing freight brokerages in the industry. His guests will be CEOs, founders, executives, and leaders from some of the most successful freight brokerages, trucking companies, manufacturers, and technology companies that support this great industry. Andrew will interview his

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Ep. #35: Ryan Schreiber

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2024/09/17

What happens when you record a podcast from the moment your guest walks in, capturing every spontaneous and candid moment? That’s exactly what we did in this episode, and it led to a fascinating discussion about the power of authenticity and the often-overlooked value of raw, unfiltered conversation. We also dive into the challenges of maintaining mental health and motivation without the structure of a traditional job, sharing our own experiences and the importance of personal routines. The c...

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Ep. #34: Alyssa Correale

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2024/09/03

Alyssa Correale's journey in the logistics and supply chain industry is nothing short of inspiring. Ever wondered how a career can evolve from a small family business to leading roles in major companies like Niagara Bottling and Uber Freight? Alyssa shares her path, from her humble beginnings at Giovanni Foods, where she learned the ropes of logistics on a personal level hand-writing BOLs for drivers, to tackling the immense challenges of supply chain efficiency and innovation in larger corpo...

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Ep. #33: Charlie Saffro + Brent Orsuga - Lessons from...

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2024/08/27

Discover the secrets to mastering recruitment in the logistics and transportation industry with insights from two of the industry's leading professionals, Charlie Saffro and Brent Orsuga. Charlie shares her serendipitous transition from marketing to establishing her own firm, CS Recruiting, while Brent reflects on his journey from construction recruitment to becoming a renowned figure in logistics with Pinnacle Growth Advisors. Together, they reveal the strategies that set them apart, includi...

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Ep. #32: Shannon Breen + FreightVana's Journey

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2024/08/20

We are joined this week by Shannon Breen, CEO of FreightVana. We begin the episode walking through Shannon's story, as he explains his early entrepreneurial spirit, from aspiring franchise owner to real estate, before finding his way into logistics with industry giant, Knight Transportation. We talk through lessons he gleaned from his first freight years, including the experience of navigating the Knight-Swift merger.Shannon would eventually scratch his entrepreneurial itch with the founding ...

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Ep. #31: Rebecca Brewster, President of American...

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2024/08/13

The episode features an interview with Rebecca Brewster, the President and COO of the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). She discusses her background and how she came to work in the trucking industry. She explains ATRI's role as a non-profit research organization that identifies and addresses the industry's top research priorities through a diverse Research Advisory Committee, made up of relevant industry players from carriers, to shippers, to brokers, and vendors who support ...

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Ep. #30: Omar Singh - The Rise and Fall of Surge...

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2024/08/06

This week's episode provides a captivating look into the rise and fall of Surge Transportation, a freight brokerage founded by Omar Singh. In July 2023, Surge filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. One year later, the US Bankruptcy court of Jacksonville confirmed their plan of reorganization, making them the first brokerage to successfully reorganize post-bankruptcy. We dive into all the details of the ups and downs of this story, as told by it's CEO and owner himself.The episode begins with Omar's...

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Ep. #29: Jason Provonsha + Steam Logistics' Journey

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2024/07/30

Join us as Jason Provonsha, the CEO of Steam Logistics, shares his career journey and the lessons he's learned along the way. Starting from an unexpected pivot into logistics with Access America Transport to the acquisition by Coyote Logistics before ultimately finding his long term home at Steam, Jason's story is a masterclass in adaptability and growth. This episode isn't just about career milestones; it's a deep dive into the fabric of leadership and organizational culture. Jason shar...

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Ep. #28: Corey Ritenour

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2024/07/25

We're joined this week by Corey Ritenour, current Sr. Director Transportation and interim Head of Supply Chain for Lindt & Sprungli, one of the premier chocolate manufacturers in the country. Corey comes to the table with 20 years of industry experience, all working for large, established manufacturers. He began his career at the ground level at Conagra working as a Transportation Planner, working his way up and across various roles as he moved on to PepsiCo, Smurfit Stone, and Mars PetCa...

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Ep. #27: Rob Haddock + Coca-Cola’s Supply Chain and...

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2024/07/09

How did a part-time, hourly worker on the production floor rise to become a corporate transportation leader within Coca-Cola? Uncover Rob Haddock's journey from stacking cases in the early 1980s to becoming a pivotal figure in Coca-Cola's logistics and supply chain operations. Rob’s story is a testament to the power of adaptability, continuous learning, and seizing opportunities as they arise. His experiences reveal how hands-on roles can set the stage for significant career growth, eve...

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Ep. #26: Carrier Sales Strategy Panel: Drew Herpich,...

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2024/07/02

On this week's episode, we dive into our first true panel with three of our industry's experts discussing the world of Carrier Sales. We are joined by Drew Herpich, Chief Commercial Officer of Nolan Transportation Group and Transportation Insight, Jay Gustafson, EVP of Brokerage Operations at Echo Global Logistics, and Blair Blake, VP of Carrier Strategy at Arrive Logistics.Throughout this conversation, we talk about what makes a great carrier sales rep, different strategies that organization...

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Ep. #25: Drew Wilkerson + RXO Acquires Coyote Logistics

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2024/06/25

RXO just announced the acquisition of Coyote Logistics for $1.025 billion. On today's episode, you get to hear a deep dive with RXO CEO Drew Wilkerson. He breaks down why Coyote was such an attractive acquisition target for RXO, what he hopes to accomplish through the integration process, and how he is thinking about their future together strategically. We talk about the impact to the people from both organizations, the processes, and the technology the organization will use moving forward. D...

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Ep. #24: Dave Broering + NFI buys Transfix brokerage

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2024/06/12

We are joined this week by Dave Broering, President of NFI Integrated Logistics. Dave takes us through his career journey from being hired at American Backhaulers in 1997, to spending 12 years at C.H. Robinson, before finding his current home at NFI, where he oversees all integrated logistics responsibilities. NFI just announced it has acquired the brokerage from Transfix and will become it's first partner on the Transfix TMS. We break down how that transaction played out and the strateg...

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Ep. #23: Harman Cheema

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2024/06/06

Harman Cheema, CEO of Cheema Freightlines, joins the show as our guest this week. This is our first time hosting the owner of an asset-based carrier, so this episode is a deep dive into the world of owning trucks. Cheema operates over 500 trucks, 2,000 trailers, and it's own brokerage as well. We talk about hiring and retaining drivers in a turnover-heavy industry, hiring practices and red flags to look for. We also discuss the challenges of managing an effective network and the importance of...

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Ep. #22: Scott Pruneau

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2024/05/22

AI-written episode summary:We are joined on this week's episode by Scott Pruneau, CEO of ITS Logistics, as he shares his remarkable journey from a serendipitous start at CH Robinson to spearheading one of the industry's most dynamic companies. Listen closely as Scott recounts the formative days of produce brokerage, offering a genuine slice of the comprehensive business education that became the foundation for his illustrious career. Our episode traverses the landscape of the freight brokerag...

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Ep. #21: Jim Steger

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2024/04/18

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Ep. #20: Kendra Tucker

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2024/03/27

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Ep. #18: Felipe Capella

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2024/03/06

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Ep. #17: Kary Jablonski

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2024/02/20

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Ep. #16: Jordan Graft

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2024/01/24

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Ep. #15: Eddie Leshin

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2024/01/17

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