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The Freight Coach Podcast

The Freight Coach Podcast is your go-to resource for all things freight, logistics, and transportation. Hosted by industry expert Chris Jolly, this podcast dives deep into the latest trends, insights, and strategies that drive the freight world. Each episode features conversations with top industry professionals, offering valuable tips on everything from supply chain optimization and freight technology to navigating the complexities of logistics management. Whether you"re a seasoned pro or new to

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1354. #TFCP - Digital Transformation in Freight: The...

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2025/12/26

In this mashup replay episode, industry experts Ryan Schreiber and Bill Holaday cut through the hype around AI and automation in logistics and trucking, focusing on where real, measurable value is actually created! They explore why many companies only achieve incremental gains due to poor strategy, messy data, and weak integrations, and how both brokers and fleets, especially smaller operators, can unlock outsized returns by automating core operational workflows such as billing, compliance, document

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1353. #TFCP - Build or Buy AI? When Custom Tech Beats...

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2025/12/23

Are you chasing AI because it sounds good, or because it actually solves a real problem in your freight brokerage? And are you protecting your data, your margins, and your relationships while you do it? Let's hear the real cost of AI in transportation and why proprietary AI and workflow automation can be a smarter long-term play in this episode with Herbert Orellana of Avanza BPO & Nearshoring and Sterling Engelhard of Data Gurus Group. We discuss AI adoption in freight brokerage, data security,

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1352. #TFCP - Optimizing Intermodal Freight:...

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2025/12/22

Are legacy intermodal systems holding your operation back, and how long can the industry keep duct-taping technology together before it costs real market share? In today's episode, Alyssa Norcross from Revenova breaks down why intermodal freight still leans on AS/400 legacy systems that work but don't integrate, forcing teams to juggle multiple platforms, spreadsheets, and manual processes just to move freight. We dig into how fragmented tools create inefficiencies, data risks, and slow response

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1351. #TFCP - From M&A to Enforcement: Trucking's...

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2025/12/19

The trucking industry is heading into a pivotal year. In this episode, we break down trucking's 2026 reality, where mergers and acquisitions collide with increased enforcement and regulation. We unpack why trucking M&A is expected to accelerate in 2026, driven by rate cuts, private equity interest, and consolidation into specialized freight segments. At the same time, states are expanding ICE 287(g) partnerships, increasing roadside enforcement tied to driver compliance, labor eligibility, and

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31:46

1350. #TFCP - From Data to Dollars: Turning Freight...

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2025/12/18

In this episode with Vectra Technologies' co-founders, Kylie Perales and Richard Shure, you'll learn how empty miles kill your margins and how much revenue you leave on the table by chasing the wrong loads! Kylie and Richard tackles one of the biggest inefficiencies in trucking, deadhead miles, by using AI-driven route optimization and multi-leg load planning to help carriers cut 30-40% of empty truck miles and boost profitability, how Vetra aggregates loads from multiple load boards, ranks the best

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1349. #TFCP - Why Holiday Season Means Higher Freight...

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2025/12/17

If you think your freight operation is exposed to organized theft or unknowingly carrying liability that could wipe out your business, you must listen to this episode with Michael Caney from HIGHWAY! Michael explains why freight theft has escalated into a national security issue, with organized, often foreign-led crime rings targeting U.S. supply chains, and why freight brokers are increasingly left holding the bag when loads go missing. We dig into how shipper contracts shift liability unfairly

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1348. #TFCP - Cybercrime in Trucking Is Evolving -...

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2025/12/16

How exposed is your trucking operation to cybercrime right now, and are you relying too much on trust and automation? Listen to our guest today, Artie Crawford of NMFTA, breaking down the real cybersecurity threats facing transportation. The biggest takeaway is simple: no fleet, broker, or carrier is too small to be targeted! We discuss how AI-driven cyber fraud, business email compromise, and fake load schemes are hitting trucking companies hard, why small companies are often the most vulnerable,

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1347. #TFCP - Navigating Soft Freight, Rates & Risky...

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2025/12/15

In this episode, we'll break down the hottest trends in the freight market right now, from seasonal capacity crunches driving reefer rates to two-year highs, to why brokers and carriers must price based on regional market conditions instead of guessing in the spot market! Dive in today to know why tender rejection rates need context, how historical freight data helps avoid false market optimism, what the proposed ROUTE Act could mean for expanding the future truck driver pipeline without

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1346. #TFCP - Freight Risk, Asset Recovery &...

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2025/12/12

How do you drive freight theft down to nearly zero, and what would your business look like if you could finally stop chameleon carriers, double-brokering, and fraud before it hits your dock? Let's hear it from our returning guest today, Ryan Joyce from GenLogs! Ryan returns to the show to dig into how combining physical asset tracking with strong digital vetting is cutting freight theft for their customers, how chameleon carriers hide behind multiple DOT numbers, why selling motor carrier numbers is

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31:48

1345. #TFCP - Why Cargo Theft Can Happen in 10...

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2025/12/11

Don't miss out on this episode with Danny Ramon of Overhaul to know the real threat to your freight, what's really happening online, and how fast cargo theft is evolving! Danny breaks down how cargo theft has become a full-blown, organized industry, blending cyber attacks and coordinated physical moves that let criminals walk away with entire shipments in minutes, why everyday consumer goods are now prime targets, how social media demand is reshaping black-market trends, and why tech alone won't

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1344. #TFCP - 2026 Freight Crisis: Is The...

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2025/12/10

What do shifting regulations, flat demand signals, and driver retention struggles really mean for 2026? Listen to the episode today to better understand if the freight market is finally tightening and what the data and trends tell us! Let's discuss the upcoming regulatory changes like visa enforcement and ELD crackdowns that could tighten capacity further, 2026 volume expectations, flatbed trends, one of the biggest issues we can control: driver respect, and the noise on safety enforcement and

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1343. #TFCP - From Frustration to Freedom: Turning...

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2025/12/09

How do you actually build a sustainable growth and lasting sales strategy in freight? Mike Mikulik from SPI Logistics is back and live to share how they're driving real year-over-year growth by doubling down on existing customers, tightening up their cold-calling strategy, and investing heavily in tech that actually moves the needle! We discuss how respecting people's time builds long-term trust, why agent recruitment needs to be transparent, fast, and rooted in support, and how SPI's push into

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32:35

1342. #TFCP - Speed + Focus = Freight Wins: How to...

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2025/12/08

Let's see what AI adoption really looks like inside the freight industry in this episode with our returning guest, Dhruv Gupta from Drumkit! Dhruv shares the three types of customers in the AI space, why human oversight still drives decision quality, where the best automation opportunities actually live, and why setting realistic expectations matters. He also digs into rolling out AI without blowing up your workflows, why cultural buy-in matters just as much as the tech itself, product limitations,

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1341. #TFCP - Market Insights You Can't Ignore:...

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2025/12/05

Keep up with the real freight market in today's returning guest, Cody Koehler of A&Z Trucking, discussing how weather swings can explode spot rates overnight, why local conditions matter way more than any national "average", capacity challenges, the slow burn of driver supply adjustment, and the tightening compliance landscape that's about to weed out a huge chunk of non-compliant brokers when the new bond rules hits. We also talk about the importance of carrier partnerships, taking short-term

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1340. #TFCP - Freight Fraud Is a National Problem:...

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2025/12/04

What's the real cost of fraud, and how do we finally shut the door on the criminals exploiting the transportation industry? In this episode, Chris Burroughs breaks down how the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) is stepping up with a new fraud hotline that connects 2,000 members directly to the FBI, helping track patterns, tighten data collection, and speed up responses to cargo crime! We also dig into how organized crime takes advantage of weak FMCSA oversight, why boosting the broker

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1339. #TFCP - New Enforcement Era: ELD Crackdowns &...

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2025/12/03

Are you watching the freight market shift beneath the holiday noise and prepared for the regulatory shakeups shaping 2026? Listen to the real trends driving today's trucking industry, from holiday-masked rate movements and tightening December capacity to diesel prices putting pressure on operating costs. Let's also talk about why the FMCSA's overhaul of ELD approvals and the removal of nearly 3,000 fraudulent CDL schools are raising the bar for safety, compliance, and long-term carrier

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1338. #TFCP - Oversized & Overloaded: The Dark Side...

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2025/12/02

Eliminate guesswork in specialized freight, protect your margins, and stop wasting time chasing the wrong carriers by listening to this conversation with Michael Naumowicz from Wize Load! Michael explains why specialization in flatbed, open deck, and heavy haul freight is the niche for brokers who want to reduce risk and build real credibility, how Wize Load's integrated platform brings together dynamic rating, load posting, and carrier matching to simplify the complex world of permits, routing,

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1337. #TFCP - From Invoice to Cash in Seconds: The...

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2025/12/01

What's really driving carrier success in a tough freight market? And how are factoring, automation, and fraud prevention reshaping the way trucking companies stay alive and profitable? Listen to Grace Maher from OTR Solutions, our first guest this week, speaking about how factoring has evolved into a strategic financial tool for most small carriers. Grace digs into how modern factoring helps carriers stay organized, invoice faster, and build stronger broker relationships through better vetting and

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1336. #TFCP - Mashup Episode Replay: Building a Clear...

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2025/11/28

In this mashup episode, Dr. James Kenny shares how disciplined targeting fuels cleaner data, stronger conversion, and smarter use of AI for outreach, appointment scheduling, and operational automation, the stuff that actually cuts costs and boosts margins, while Dean Croke brings the heat with carrier economics, showing how owner-operators with low debt can run profitably at lower rates, how rising operating costs are shaping bid strategies, and why knowing your true break-even point is

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1335. #TFCP - The API Revolution Transportation Can't...

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2025/11/26

What would the freight industry look like if we all spoke the same digital language? And how much time and money could we save if billing, visibility, and documentation finally flowed in real time? Today, Keith Peterson from NMFTA shares the launch of the Digital Standards Development Council, one of the biggest steps our industry has taken in years toward unified terminology and API standardization! Keith and I talk about eliminating confusion around basic terms, replacing paper bills of lading

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