COMPANY HOLIDAY PARTIES NEED GREAT GUESSING GAMES (AND THE AUTO LOGISTICS INDUSTRY IS CHOCK FULL OF CRAZY CHARACTERS), SO WE KNEW THAT HALLOWEEN WAS THE PERFECT TIME TO STIR UP ANOTHER ROUND OF OUR FAVORITE SPOOKY SHOW. This is Industry Logistics on ATI.By Jay at ATI

CAR SHIPPING SCAMS THAT CAN BE MITIGATED WITH INCREASED TRAINING INCLUDE LOAD BOARD ACCOUNT HACKING, INTERCEPTING LOADS THROUGH SHIPPER IMPERSONATION, EMAIL PHISHING LEADING TO IDENTITY THEFT, AND DRIVER VERIFICATION. This is Automotive Ecosystem on ATI.By Jay at ATI

WITH PLENTY OF OTHER OPTIONS, WE FIND THAT OUR AUDIENCE COMES BACK FOR 1) REAL NEWS, 2) TRADE SHOW INFO, 3) MEDIA AUTHORITY, 4) MEMO GOLD NUGGETS, 5) TIME CODE VIDEO DESCRIPTIONS, 6) PODCAST AUDIO, AND 7) ENTERTAINMENT. This is Industry Logistics on ATI.By Jay at ATI

TARRY SHEBESTA IS A FINTECH INNOVATOR (WITH A BACKGROUND IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS), A PIONEER IN ONLINE CAR SHOPPING WEBSITES, A VEHICLE LEASING EXPERT, AND 2ND TERM PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL VEHICLE LEASING ASSOCIATION. This is Automotive Ecosystem on ATIBy Jay at ATI

WITH CARRIERS BUSY PICKING UP AND DELIVERING CARS, AND DISPATCHERS WORKING TO MAKE ALL THE PHONE CALLS, HOW CAN BROKERS EXPECT DRIVERS TO NAVIGATE LENGTHY SPREADSHEETS AND LONG LISTS OF TEXT? Time for a digital upgrade. This is Industry Logistics on ATI.By Jay at ATI

WHY IS IT SO CONTROVERSIAL TO SAY DEALERS DON'T NEED A BROKER TO ARRANGE ALL THEIR AUTO SHIPPING MOVES WHEN THOUSANDS OF CAR CARRIERS THAT OWN AND OPERATE THE CAR HAULING EQUIPMENT ARE READY TO TRANSPORT YOUR VEHICLE? This is Automotive Ecosystem on ATI.By Jay at ATI

DEALERS, SHIPPERS, BROKERS, AND DISPATCHERS, ARE ALL COMMUNICATING WITH CARRIERS THROUGH VARIOUS FORMS OF TEXT AND EMAIL AND YET SOMEHOW WE EXPECT THE DRIVER TO NOT BE DISTRACTED? Vendorflow offers a brilliant solution. This is Industry Logistics on ATI.By Jay at ATI

FROM CAR BUYING TO CAR DELIVERY, ATTEMPTED FRAUD, CONTACT PHISHING, ACCOUNT HACKING, AND STOLEN VEHICLES, THREATEN AUTO INDUSTRY PROGRESS; THAT'S WHY TODD SMITH OF QORE AI REMAINS FOCUSED ON NEW AI DEALER SOLUTIONS. This is Automotive Ecosystem on ATI.By Jay at ATI

8 TO 5 OFFICE HOURS (MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) ARE PRIMARILY WHEN CARRIERS ARE PICKING UP AND DELIVERING LOADS, SO THEY'RE MORE LIKELY TO SEARCH AND BOOK CARS AFTER HOURS AND ON WEEKENDS. That's why they need Self Dispatch. This is Industry Logistics on ATIBy Jay at ATI

IN 1932, FRED G. SUMMS SR. ESTABLISHED SUMMS SKIP AND COLLATERAL (THE 3RD KNOWN RECORDED REPOSSESSION COMPANY IN THE U.S.); TODAY HIS GREAT-GRAND DAUGHTER, KELSEA SUMMS CHITWOOD, IS RECOGNIZED IN WOMEN IN REMARKETING. This is Automotive Ecosystem on ATI.By Jay at ATI

STRANGE CONTACT INFO, QUESTIONABLE PAYMENT METHODS, AND LAST-MINUTE CHANGES CAN ALL BE HUGE RED FLAGS THAT YOU'RE ABOUT TO GET SCAMMED IN AUTO TRANSPORT, RESULTING IN FINANCIAL LOSS, IDENTITY THEFT, AND STOLEN VEHICLES. This is Industry Logistics on ATI.By Jay at ATI

IN HIS BOOK ("REPO BLOOD"), KEVIN ARMSTRONG DOCUMENTED THE HISTORY OF THE AUTO REPO INDUSTRY; AND ON THIS PODCAST, VAUGHN CLEMMONS, GEORGE BADEEN, AND RON BROWN SHARE WHY ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP IS VITAL TO THE TRADE. This is Automotive Ecosystem on ATI.By Jay at ATI

FOR SHIPPERS AND CARRIERS THAT PREFER TO SAVE TIME AND MONEY (WHILE COMMUNICATING DIRECTLY AND STREAMLINING THE PROCESS), AUTO HAULER EXCHANGE IS A ONE-OF-A-KIND PLATFORM THAT SIMPLY REMOVES THE BROKER FROM THE EQUATION. This is Industry Logistics on ATIBy Jay at ATI

KESHIA HARRIS AND ASHLEY MAY ARE CUSTOMER SUCCESS TEAM LEADS AT CLEARPATH TMS, AND COLLINS MORLEY OVERSEES THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT; BUT IT'S THE FLUID NATURE OF GROUP COMMUNICATION THAT KEEPS THIS PLATFORM HUMMING. This is Automotive Ecosystem on ATI.By Jay at ATI

LAWYERS KNOW TRUCKING COMPANIES FACE INTENSE SCRUTINY BY MOST JURORS DURING A TRIAL BECAUSE PEOPLE TEND TO ASSUME THAT TRUCKERS ON THE ROAD ARE EITHER DOING SOMETHING WRONG OR ARE ALWAYS IN THE WAY. Brian knows better. This is Industry Logistics on ATI.By Jay at ATI

NEARLY HALF OF ALL AUTO TRANSPORT MILES ARE HAULED WITH EMPTY TRAILERS, WHICH MEANS BILLIONS OF GALLONS OF FUEL ARE WASTED EACH YEAR, AND THE INDUSTRY LOSES A HUNDRED BILLION DOLLARS ANNUALLY ON INEFFICIENT TRANSPORT. This is Automotive Ecosystem on ATI.By Jay at ATI

IT'S ONE THING TO BE JEALOUS ABOUT LEADING A COMPANY, BUT TO PURPOSEFULLY DEFAME A PREVIOUS FRIEND IN BUSINESS, TO PUBLICLY TRASH THEIR REPUTATION AND POISON THEIR CONTACTS, IS MUCH WORSE THAN WHATEVER REASON YOU LEFT. This is Industry Logistics on ATI.By Jay at ATI

JAMYE CARPENTER, JOE OVERBY, PAMELA BISHOP, DAVE SUTTON, AND SCOTT KOLB, SHARE THEIR MOST TREASURED MOMENTS FROM THE AUGUST SUMMER ROUNDTABLE AND ENCOURAGE ALL AUTOMOTIVE PROFESSIONALS TO FEEL WELCOME TO THE NEXT ONE. This is Automotive Ecosystem on ATI.By Jay at ATI

CAR HAULERS NEED THE ABILITY TO INSTANTLY BOOK LOADS WITH A CLICK OF A BUTTON (AFTER HOURS OR ON WEEKENDS) WITHOUT MAKING PHONE CALLS OR WAITING FOR MANUAL APPROVAL. If they can't they're looking for other cars to move. This is Industry Logistics on ATI.By Jay at ATI

NISSAN MOTOR ACCEPTANCE VS. TEAM IMPORTS, IN THE MATTER OF ASBURY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, AND CDK GLOBAL ANTITRUST SETTLEMENT, ARE JUST A FEW DEALERSHIP LAWSUIT NEWS HEADLINES - AND THE QUESTION IS: WERE THEY PREVENTABLE? This is Automotive Ecosystem on ATI.By Jay at ATI

AARON KORFF (PRESIDENT OF CLEARPATH TMS) HAS YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN WORKING WITH BUSINESS SOFTWARE, AND HE UNDERSTANDS THAT HIGHLY-SKILLED API INTEGRATION IS THE TOP-DOWN EXECUTIVE STRATEGY THAT APPEALS TO OEM CLIENTS. This is Industry Logistics on ATI.By Jay at ATI

NEW PRIVATE MARKETPLACES, ENHANCED DASHBOARDS, A NEW CARRIER MOBILE APP, AND NEW API INTEGRATIONS, ARE BEING LAUNCHED TO IMPROVE THE AUTO TRANSPORT EXPERIENCE FOR SHIPPERS, DEALERS, BROKERS, CARRIERS, AND DISPATCHERS. This is Automotive Ecosystem on ATI.By Jay at ATI

SPEAKING THE HARD TRUTH ABOUT BEING A CAR HAULER, A DRIVER, AND AN OWNER-OPERATOR IS A TOUGH THING TO DO WHILE WORKING, MAINTAINING CLIENTS, AND KEEPING A POSITIVE OUTLOOK BECAUSE THE ECONOMIC REALITY REALLY IS BRUTAL. This is Industry Logistics on ATI.By Jay at ATI

DRIVING A VINTAGE DREAM CAR FROM THE PAST IS AN ELEVATED EXPERIENCE THAT MANY ASSUME IS SOMETHING UNATTAINABLE, WHILE THE REALITY IS THAT THE DRIVESHARE CLASSIC CAR RENTAL PLATFORM HELPS MANY PEOPLE LIVE IT EVERY DAY. This is Automotive Ecosystem on ATI.By Jay at ATI

IF YOU FEEL INSPIRED BY SEEING OTHERS LOOKING STRONG, STAYING HEALTHY, AND LOSING WEIGHT, BUT BAD HABITS, LACK OF MOTIVATION, AND SITUATIONAL CHALLENGES KEEP YOU DOWN, TRY ROAD WARRIOR WELLNESS BY B-LEAN FITNESS. This is Industry Logistics on ATI.By Jay at ATI

THEFT, VIOLENCE, CONSUMER SAFETY, EDUCATION, TRAINING, PERSONAL PROPERTY, COMPLIANCE, INSURANCE, ACTS OF GOD, REAL ESTATE, TAXES, AND TRANSPORTATION, WILL OPEN YOUR EYES TO THE DOUBLE STANDARDS AFFECTING REPOSSESSION. This is Automotive Ecosystem on ATI.By Jay at ATI

AUTO TRANSPORT COMPANY OWNERS BUSY MANAGING LOGISTICS TODAY OFTEN LACK THE TIME AND STAFF TO BUILD THE SALES FUNNEL OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT THAT LEADS TO GROWTH TOMORROW. If that's you, this CRM discussion could help. This is Automotive Ecosystem on ATI.By Jay at ATI

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER (AND ONLY ON ATI), DISPATCHERS, CARRIERS, BROKERS, AND SHIPPERS, CAN NOW EVALUATE AND COMPARE 20 DIFFERENT LOAD BOARDS WHERE VEHICLES ARE POSTED, WITH AVERAGE VOLUME AND NEW CARRIER SIGN-UP INFO. This is Industry Logistics on ATI.By Jay at ATI

MARK GROTEKE (CEO, SUPERFLO SYSTEMS) GETS EVERYONE'S ATTENTION WHEN HE EXPLAINS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A LOAD BOARD WHERE EVERYONE POSTS LOADS AND AN AVAILABLE LIST WHERE A COMPANY OFFERS LOADS THAT HAVEN'T MOVED. This is the Automotive Ecosystem on ATI.By Jay at ATI

CAR DEALERSHIP PARTS DEPARTMENT MANAGERS STAY BUSY HANDLING DAILY LOGISTICS AND INVENTORY LEVELS TO SUPPORT RECON, REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE, MECHANICS, SALES, AND CUSTOMER SERVICE. It's a big job with a lot of moving parts! This is Industry Logistics on ATI.By Jay at ATI

CLASSIC CARS COLLECTIONS AND VINTAGE TRUCK RESTORATIONS COMBINE AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY, TIMELESS DESIGN, MECHANICAL INGENUITY, CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE, INVESTMENT VALUE, AND COMMUNITY CELEBRATION. What's Your Dream Car? This is the Automotive Ecosystem on ATI.By Jay at ATI

BRIAN FINKELMEYER (SR. DIRECTOR ENTERPRISE INSIGHTS, COX AUTOMOTIVE) AND PATRICK JANES (AVP, VAUTO INVENTORY SOLUTIONS) ARE EXPERTS IN THEIR FIELDS, THEY'RE FUN TO TALK TO, AND THEY WANT YOU TO THRIVE IN BUSINESS. This is the Automotive Ecosystem on ATI.By Jay at ATI

CAR DEALERSHIP, LOCATION, ADDRESS, PARKING, HOURS, DIRECTIONS, VIN, RELEASE, CONTACT, NAME, PHONE, EMAIL, KEYS, NIGHT DROP, CALL, VERIFY, STATUS, EBOL, NEW, USED, LEASE, SALES, MANAGER, PORTER, LOT, PICK UP AND DELIVER. This is Industry Logistics on ATI.By Jay at ATI

ANDREW KMITA, DYLAN MORRIS, AND CAROLYN IDEA SHARE A PASSION FOR THE RPM MISSION TO MAINTAIN STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH SHIPPERS AND CARRIERS THROUGH TEAM COMMUNICATION WITH SALES, OPERATIONS, AND CUSTOMER SERVICE. This is the Automotive Ecosystem on ATI.By Jay at ATI

AUTOMAKERS CAN CHOOSE WHO SHIPS THEIR CARS, BUT ASSET-HEAVY CAR HAULERS (OWNERS OF TRUCKS) HAVE EXTRA SKIN IN THE GAME MAINTAINING EQUIPMENT, TRAINING DRIVERS, AND ENSURING VEHICLES ARE DELIVERED WITH NO MISTAKES. This is the Automotive Ecosystem on ATI.By Jay at ATI

AS CAR HAULERS EXIT OUR MARKETPLACE (FROM RETIREMENT OR BANKRUPTCY), NEW OWNER-OPERATORS ENTER WITH PLANS OF WORKING HARD - BUT WHEN THEY HAVE TO WAIT MONTHS TO BOOK LOADS, THEY LEARN HOW FAST CARRIERS RUN OUT OF TIME. This is Industry Logistics on ATI.By Jay at ATI

LENDERS, AUCTIONS, REPO AGENCIES, FREIGHT FORWARDERS, TRANSPORTERS, BROKERS, AND REMARKETERS, PLAY IMPORTANT ROLES IN LIQUIDATION OF CARS, BUT BOTTLENECKS OF COSTS AND FULL STORAGE LOTS SIGNAL A NEED FOR PROGRESS. This is the Automotive Ecosystem on ATI.By Jay at ATI

ALWAYS KEEP IN MIND: A SHIPPER EXPECTS A BILL OF LADING TO BE A WELL-ORGANIZED REPORT CARD ON HOW THE VEHICLE WAS DOING WHILE IT WAS AWAY DURING TRANSPORT - INCLUDING PHOTOS AND DATES OF WHERE AND WHEN IT WAS PICKED UP. This is Industry Logistics on ATI.By Jay at ATI

ACCESSIBLE INSIGHT ABOUT DEEP LEARNING, TECH STACKS, STAGES OF AUTONOMY, LARGE LANGUAGE MODELS, GENERATIVE AI, AND OPENING THE BLACK BOX ARE ALL IN THIS INCREDIBLE INTERVIEW WITH ITAI ORR, PHD (DIRECTOR OF AI, UVEYE). This is Automotive Ecosystem on ATI.By Jay at ATI

DEALERS CAN LEARN A LOT FROM CARRIERS ABOUT WHY THEIR LOADS DON'T MOVE FASTER, WHY THEY DON'T KNOW THE STATUS, AND WHY THEY NEVER SEE THE SAME HAULER - SIMPLY BY LEARNING MORE ABOUT HOW BROKERS POST THEM ON LOAD BOARDS. This is Industry Logistics on ATI.By Jay at ATI

CHAOS THEORY ISN'T OFTEN REFERENCED AS A FACTOR IN LOGISTICS BUT IF A DEALER FAILS TO CONSIDER LONG DISTANCE IN A SINGLE-UNIT DIGITAL AUCTION DISCOUNT, THERE'S MORE THAN STRAIGHT MATH AFFECTING THE PROFIT OF THAT CAR. This is Automotive Ecosystem on ATI.By Jay at ATI

FINISHED VEHICLE LOGISTICS (FVL) NORTH AMERICA IS AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE (USUALLY IN HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA) WHERE COMPANIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD MEET, DISCUSS, AND PROMOTE SERVICES THAT SERVE MASSIVE AUTOMAKER OPERATIONS. This is Industry Logistics on ATI.By Jay at ATI

PROCESS OPTIMIZATION, TARGETED RECOMMENDATIONS, AND TASK PRIORITIZATION ARE BUT A FEW WAYS THIS NEW AI SYSTEM IMPROVES DOCUMENTATION, QUERIES, AND LOGISTICS COMMUNICATIONS WITH SHIPPERS, TRANSPORTERS, AND OPERATIONS. This is Automotive Ecosystem on ATI.By Jay at ATI

CENTRAL DISPATCH, SUPER DISPATCH, ACERTUS, ACV AUCTIONS, UNITED ROAD, SHIP.CARS, RUNBUGGY, AUTOSLED, CARSHIPIO, DISPATCH CENTER, CARVANA, USHIP, AND MORE. Which load boards do shippers and carriers rely on for business? This is Industry Logistics on ATI.By Jay at ATI

KEY TOPICS: USED CARS THAT NEVER HAPPENED, PRICING POWER ERODED BY AFFORDABILITY, EV CONTINUES TO BE A THING, CHANGES IN LOYALTY WITH EVOLUTION OF NEW FEATURES, AND CONSUMERS WANT AUTOMOTIVE TO BE CONVENIENT AND EASY. This is Automotive Ecosystem on ATI.By Jay at ATI

IN THE WORLD OF AUTO TRANSPORT, CARRIERS HAVE MANY LOAD BOARDS, BROKERS, AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO KEEP UP WITH - WHICH IS WHY THEIR DISPATCHERS MUST MOVE QUICKLY AND MAKE FAST, INFORMED DECISIONS TO HELP THEM STAY AHEAD. This is Industry Logistics on ATI.By Jay at ATI

RECOGNIZING SIGNS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING BEHAVIOR AND LEARNING FACTS ABOUT THIS WIDESPREAD ISSUE, WHILE DISCOVERING HOW TO PROTECT A BUSINESS WITH SMART, CLOUD-BASED CAMERA SYSTEMS MADE FOR AN EDUCATIONAL TUESDAY NIGHT. This is Automotive Ecosystem on ATI.By Jay at ATI

FASTER CHAT RESPONSE, WEBSITE SHOPPING ASSISTANCE, DEEPER VALUE INSIGHT, QUICKER PURCHASE PATHWAYS, SERVICE CALL ROUTING, POST-SALE FOLLOW-UP, AND RICH TARGETED REPORTING ARE ALL WAYS AI ASSISTS DEALER SALES TRAINING. This is Automotive Ecosystem on ATI.By Jay at ATI

MANY BEGINNERS IN AUTO LOGISTICS WATCH ATI TO BETTER UNDERSTAND SEARCHING LOAD BOARDS, CALLING TO BOOK LOADS, INTERPRETING LOCATION DETAILS, VERIFYING, ASSISTING DRIVERS, AND TAKING A DISPATCH CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL. This is Industry Logistics on ATI.By Jay at ATI

JOE OVERBY AND NICK ZULOVICH (WELL-KNOWN CONTRIBUTORS AND FRIENDS OF THE INDUSTRY) JOIN LIVE FROM AUTO INTEL SUMMIT 2024 WITH A DAY-ONE RECAP OF PANEL DISCUSSIONS, ENGAGING WORKSHOPS, EXPO HALL, AND EMERGING BUSINESS. This is Automotive Ecosystem on ATI.By Jay at ATI