In this week’s episode, we sat down with Kary Jablonski, CEO at Trucker Tools, a carrier capacity and relationship management platform. Kary takes us through her journey, shares the future plans for Trucker Tools, discusses their mobile app, and provides insights on becoming a better leader. Thank you to our podcast sponsors: Today's podcast episod…

In this week’s episode, we sat down with Adam Karcz, CSO & Co-Founder at Iron Peak Solutions, a freight brokerage based out of Denver, Colorado. He unveils the curtains behind the Polish trucking communities from Chicago and shares the realities of running a business with your family. He also discusses the competitive nature of the industry and the…

In this week's episode, we sat down with Rob Liss, Vice President at MAKA Logistics. Rob takes us through his journey into the industry, reflecting on the many significant changes he's witnessed over the past decade. He recounts his early days at Command Transportation ( later bought by Echo Global Logistics in April 2015) and shares his views on t…

In this week's episode, we sat down with Noam Frankel, one of the founding members of American Backhaulers (later acquired by C.H. Robinson). Noam gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes of the company's early days, shares his insights on the significant changes in the industry over the past two decades, and discusses his vision for the future…

In this week’s episode we sat down with Danielle Chaffin, Solutions Engineer at Revenova. Danielle shares her journey into logistics and discusses her all-or-nothing approach to social media. She also emphasizes the importance of advocacy for carriers. Thank you to our podcast sponsors: This episode Is brought to you by Isometric Technologies (ISO)…

In this weeks episode of The FreightCaviar Podcast, we sat down with Ryan Schreiber the Chief Growth Officer at Metafora. Ryan shared valuable insights on using technology to transform freight companies and lots more. Learn about AI-powered logistics, digital brokerage, and more. Thank you to our podcast sponsors: Today's podcast episode is brought…

In this week’s episode, we sat down with Billie Rodriguez, Director of Carrier Solutions at Dynamic Logistix, and George Schergen, Vice President of Client Services at Dynamic Logistix. They discuss the importance of realistic pricing, transparency, and building a strong client relationships. Billie and George also emphasize the importance of the h…

In this week's episode, we sat down with Kevin Nolan, Founder of Nolan Transportation Group, a hybrid-digital logistics service provider. Kevin talks about how he got his start in the freight business, the challenges of starting his own MC, and the difference between venture capital and private equity. Thank you to our podcast sponsors: ASCEND TMS …

In this week's episode, we sat down with Andy Tomka, VP of Product at MVMNT, a Chicago-based freight tech startup founded in 2020. Andy talks about his time working at Menlo Worldwide as a Transportation Specialist, his various roles at Echo Global Logistics, and now MVMNT. He takes us through the evolution of Echo and its TMS and shares his though…

In this week’s episode, we sat down with Andrey Drotenko, President of Strategic Relations at Verified Carrier, a vetting platform. Andrey goes behind the scenes of fraud detection. He explains the role of Verified Carrier in preventing fraud, how scammers manipulate current systems, emphasizes the importance of inspections for freight brokers. Tha…

In this week’s episode, we sat down with Bill Loupée, Chief Operating Officer at Ben B. Schwartz & Sons, Inc., a wholesale distributor based on the Detroit Produce Terminal. Bill takes us through his career, starting from Coyote Logistics, Sanwell Distribution, and now Ben B. Schwartz & Sons, Inc. He shares his thoughts on the most effective broker…

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Aleks Bates, Vice President of Carrier Sales at Hammer Logistics, Host of PODcast, and a Canadian dispatcher based in Serbia. Aleks shares his journey into the industry, discusses why Serbia has become Europe's dispatching hotspot, and explains why being a dispatcher there is such a coveted position. He also…

In this week’s episode, we sat down with Anthony Fecarotta, Founder & President of linehaul.ai. Anthony brings us through his road to success, starting at XPO as an Account Manager, later The Grane Companies, Schneider National, Covenant, and Everest. He unveils his future plans for linehaul.ai, and shares his thoughts on the future of AI, the impo…

In this week’s episode, we sat down with Phil Shook. Coincidentally, Phil and I were seated next to each other on our flight from Chicago to Phoenix last month for the TIA Capital Ideas Conference. We ended up recording this podcast on-site at the conference. Phil managed the intermodal division at C.H. Robinson for almost a decade. He provides ins…

Today, we sat down with Benjamin Noyan, Founder and CEO of rouvia, a transport planning and management platform. Benjamin discusses the freight tech scene in Berlin, why it’s considered the Silicon Valley of Europe, and the future of freight forwarding. Thank you to our podcast sponsors: Brought to You By Levity.ai. In freight, time is money, and e…

Today we sat down with Gero Kei, Co-Founder, and Thilo Huellmann CEO, of Levity, a software company based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in AI-driven email automation solutions for freight brokers. We also discussed the impact of their tech on the freight industry, the future of AI, and the differences in business culture between Europe and the U…

Today we dive into the story of FreightCaviar and ShipperCRM with their CEOs and Co-Founders, Paul Bernard Jaroslawski and Krystian Gebis. We discuss the companies evolution, and development, as well as the importance of mentors and having an online audience. Thank you to our podcast sponsors: Brought to You By Levity.ai. In freight, time is money,…

In this special episode, we're recapping our experience at the TIA Capital Ideas Conference in Phoenix. From innovative companies like WireBee and Freightclaims.com to discussions on valuations in the brokerage industry, we cover it all. Hear about our networking chronicles, insights from industry experts, and the after-parties. Thank you to our po…

In this week's episode of The Freight Caviar Podcast, we interviewed Alexander Folk, former Co-Founder and President of the Armstrong Transportation Management Company (formerly known as BBF Freight). He talked about Memphis being a drayage and warehousing hub, outsourcing, and his favorite book for entrepreneurs that tackles the “Lean Startup” app…

Today we sat down with Michael Caney, Chief Commercial Officer at Highway, a technology company located in Dallas, Texas. Michael talks about the importance of being adaptive in cybersecurity, the risks of sharing fraud prevention strategies, and how Highway validates carrier profiles. Brought to You By Levity.ai. In freight, time is money, and eff…

Today we sat down with Clayton Griffin, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at OTR Solutions and ePay. Clayton takes us through his start at OTR, its recent acquisition of ePay, and the challenges of being a freight factoring company. Thank you to our podcast sponsors: Epay Manager Powered by OTR Solutions is a back-office automatio…

Today we sat down with John Mahle, Senior Sales Executive at Triple T Transport, Inc. John takes us through the last three decades of the company’s history, shares his cold calling strategies and advice for young professionals in the industry. Thank you to our podcast sponsors: This episode Is brought to you by Isometric Technologies (ISO) the ulti…

Today we sat down with Spencer Tenney, the President and CEO of Tenney Group, a merger acquisition advisory firm based in Franklin, Tennessee. Spencer brings us through his career as a third-generation transportation logistics specialist and shares his take on family dynamics in freight and the importance of preparation for a successful sale. Broug…

Today we sat down with Michael Sachaj, Senior Principal at HPA, a leading early-stage investor located in Chicago. Join us as he unveils the curtain behind understanding VC investments in logistics, how to spot a high-quality startup, and shares his thoughts on the future of AI in logistics. Thank you to our podcast sponsors: RELIANCE PARTNERS Disc…

Bill Driegert, employee number 4 at Coyote Logistics, joined us today on Freight Gong Friday. He met Jeff Silver at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology while both were pursuing their Masters in Supply Chain. At the time, Bill was working for PepsiCo, and Jeff was serving his non-compete, looking to earn a Masters in the process. It was Jeff w…

In this FreightCaviar Podcast episode, we sat down with Roman Velychko, Co-Founder and CEO at CBS, and Max Nikiforets, CEO of CBS. We discussed key insights from their logistics venture in Vancouver, Washington, the city's role as a logistics hub, and the importance of transparency in business. Thank you to our podcast sponsors: RELIANCE PARTNERS D…

Today we sit down with Marco Vargas Avala, Senior Domestic Transportation Manager at Dole Sunshine, and Anthony Fecarotta, Founder and President of linehaul.ai. From working at Bank of America, later TQL, and Maersk, Marco takes us through the path that led him to work at Dole Sunshine. Anthony- having a tech background, worked for XPO Logistics, l…

In this episode of the Freight Caviar Podcast, we sat down with A.J. Cheek, Chief of Staff at REPOWR, and Evan Shelley, Co-founder and CEO of Truck Parking Club. They lift the curtain on the importance of web apps vs mobile apps, the importance of building customer relationships, and why logistics companies in Silicon Valley Fail. Thank you to our …

In this episode of the Freight Caviar Podcast, we sat down with Mark Riskowitz, Vice President of Operations at Caraway. Join us as he takes us through the shipping side of Caraway, a manufacturer of high-end kitchenware, his key takeaways from the last two years in the industry, his ideal freight broker partner, and much more. Thank you to our pod…

In this episode of the Freight Caviar Podcast, we sat down with Reed Loustalot, Co-Founder of LOSTFR8. Join us, as Reed unfolds his career path, from studying Philosophy at college to working at Echo Logistics and later Armstrong Transport Group, to co-founding LOSTFR8 in 2022. Thank you to our podcast sponsors: Manifest Vegas, February 5 - 7, 2024…

In this episode of the Freight Caviar Podcast, we sat down with Pam Simon, Conference Chair & EVP of Programming at Connectiv. Join us as Pam takes us through her road from producing the first Demo Day to ever take place in Latin America to working at Lab Ventures in Miami and planning events at Manifest. She also sheds light on the travel, real es…

In this episode of the Freight Caviar Podcast, we sat down with Toni Gjurovski the Founder of Tag Trans, and Simon Wylangowski, Director of Operations at Logan Premium Logistics. Toni takes us on his journey of growing up in Macedonia, starting Tag Trans, and then creating a brokerage partnership with Simon. Simon sheds light on the importance of s…

On this episode of the Freight Caviar Podcast, we sat down with Joseph Klikas, Chief Experience Officer at The Custom Companies, Inc. This episode is packed with valuable insights, from what tech has helped them the most, to their ideal customer. He sheds light on the importance of customer relationships, and what contributed to the success of the …

Matt Silver: Former CEO & Founder of Forager Logistics (ACQ. BY ARRIVE IN 2022) On this episode of the Freight Caviar Podcast, we sat down with Matt Silver, the former CEO and founder of Forager (acquired by Arrive in 2022). He walks us through his journey from dreaming of working in the film industry, to working for his father Jeff Silver at Coyot…

The Will Jenkins Story: From Selling Cutco Knives to Co-Founding MoLo Solutions On this episode of the Freight Caviar Podcast, join us for an insightful session with Will Jenkins, co-founder of MoLo Solutions, and founder and CEO of Journey. Starting from his Chicago upbringing to leading a logistics giant, Will unpacks his unique journey, includin…

On this episode of the Freight Caviar Podcast, we're speaking with Geoff Anderman, President & COO of STG Logistics, at the company's corporate headquarters. A former attorney turned logistics leader, Geoff shares his journey through the 2008 financial crisis, evolving from private equity to spearheading major acquisitions in the logistics field. G…

Prashant Shah: Running Logistics at Swag Up In this FreightCaviar Podcast episode, we discuss everything logistics with Prashant Shah, Chief Supply Chain Officer at SwagUp. Starting his journey in the military as a linguist and supply officer, Shah brings unique insights into the complex world of supply chain management. At SwagUp, he navigates the…

We went over important takeaways from the F3: Future of Freight Conference that just took place in Chattanooga with Craig Fuller, CEO & Founder of FreightWaves. Support the Show.By Paul-Bernard Jaroslawski, Reed Loustalot, Krystian Gebis, Craig Fuller

Matt Perkins On Building Business to Business (BTB) Logistics Don't miss this FreightCaviar Podcast episode! We chat with Matt Perkins, founder of Business to Business (BTB) Logistics. Starting in a garage loft with just a basic phone system, Matt navigated the complex world of freight brokerage, leveraging relationships and strategic insights. Mat…

Emmanuil Mytryk: Growing a Freight Brokerage from Scratch In this latest episode of the FreightCaviar Podcast, we explore the success story of Emmanuil Mytryk, founder of Zeal Logistics, who built his freight brokerage into a $6 million venture. Starting from scratch just two years ago, Emmanuil shares his journey from the initial $80,000 in revenu…

Rasmus Nielsen: From Denmark to the US: A Journey in Logistics We’re back with another episode of the FreightCaviar Podcast. We sit down with Rasmus Nielsen, CEO of Caliber Inc. Hailing from Denmark, Nielsen's unique journey began with an apprenticeship model deeply rooted in the heart of Danish logistics. From dispatching trucks across European bo…

Pavel Botev: Journey from Communist Bulgaria to U.S. Hazmat Drayage In this episode of the FreightCaviar Podcast we talk with guest Pavel Botev, the CEO and Founder of Logiflex. Born in communist Bulgaria, Pavel migrated to the US and established a niche in hazmat drayage, facing immense challenges and regulations. With a diverse transport backgrou…

#125: The Story Behind Freight 360 with Nate Cross & Benjamin Kowalski In this episode of FreightCaviar, we chat with Nate Cross and Benjamin Kowalski, the co-hosts of Freight 360, the educational podcast turned full-blown freight broker school. From Nate’s experience managing freight in the military to Ben’s grind at TQL, find out what experiences…

A Deep Dive with Will Hopkins, Co-Founder of BlackBox Logistics Thank you to our podcast sponsors: OTR SOLUTIONS This episode is brought to you by OTR Solutions, your one-stop solution for freight brokerages & carriers. They offer comprehensive factoring solutions, expert accounting, efficient funding, and tech assistance, along with quick pay opti…

From Cold Calls to CEO: The Rocket Shipping Journey with Gabe Pankonin Thank you to our podcast sponsors: OTR SOLUTIONS This episode is brought to you by OTR Solutions, your one-stop solution for freight brokerages & carriers. They offer comprehensive factoring solutions, expert accounting, efficient funding, and tech assistance, along with quick p…

Dominick Tullo runs a family-operated truck stop in New Jersey. He joined us to advise on the intricacies of the operation. OTR SOLUTIONS This episode is brought to you by OTR Solutions, your one-stop solution for freight brokerages & carriers. They offer comprehensive factoring solutions, expert accounting, efficient funding, and tech assistance, …

In the 1990s, Eddie Leshin and Brian Winshall played pivotal roles in shaping the freight brokerage industry, with Eddie joining American Backhaulers as employee #44 and Brian as employee #80. They contributed to the substantial growth of their respective companies, with Eddie later becoming COO of Coyote Logistics and Brian serving as EVP at AFN, …

In our latest episode, Adam DeGroot shares the transformation of his family's legacy from humble farm stands to pioneering DeGroot Logistics, seamlessly integrating age-old produce wisdom with modern tech innovations. Adam highlights the essential role of cultivating carrier relationships and the frequent challenges they face, like product rejectio…

Check out our latest FreightCaviar podcast episode with Jordan Gerber from Caber Hill Advisors. Get the keys to crafting a standout, sellable logistics firm. Unpack tech pitfalls, leadership essentials, and avoid the one-client trap. Jordan offers his perspective on market trends and the resurgence in trucking. "Trucking’s on the way back up," he n…

Grace Maher, COO of OTR Solutions. Grace speaks with us about the complexities of the trucking industry's factoring world, discussing hidden fees, service quality variations, and the role of the little-known International Factoring Association. Given 2023's market challenges, Grace offers invaluable insights for owner-operators navigating this toug…