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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…
Episodes
The Freight Coach PodcastScaling a Remote 3PL Without Sacrificing Culture
Navigate the massive shifts in today's freight market and build a scalable freight brokerage from scratch without forcing your team back into a traditional…
The Freight Coach PodcastCalifornia Drayage Compliance: AB5 & ZEV Mandates
Are electric semi-trucks truly the future of intermodal logistics, or is hydrogen the real heavyweight contender, and what exactly happens when high-tech cargo…
The Freight Coach PodcastForeign Trade Zones: Cutting Tariffs & Duty Costs
Are we witnessing the return of US manufacturing, and what do shifting tariffs actually mean for the global supply chain? Are there still massive, lucrative…
The Freight Coach PodcastAI-Driven Cargo Theft & Supply Chain Cyber Threats
Are you taking the right steps to protect your freight business from the rising wave of cyber threats, or are you just one bad click away from a devastating…
The Freight Coach PodcastScaling a Freight Agency Office in a Hard Market
Ready to ditch the comfort of a salary and become an independent freight broker agent? What red flags to look for when choosing a freight brokerage to partner…
The Freight Coach PodcastCutting Fleet Downtime: Repair Tech & Fleet Management
Are your trucks stuck in the shop while repair delays eat into your profits? Tired of wasting time on endless phone calls just trying to get a simple update on…
The Freight Coach PodcastJudge Upholds $604M Verdict, Organized Theft & Cyber Risks!
Let's get straight into the heavy-hitting news that could fundamentally change the landscape of the transportation industry! Today, we're breaking down a…
The Freight Coach PodcastScaling a $100M Intermodal 3PL & Diversifying Freight!
Are you tired of sugarcoated leadership advice that doesn't actually help you move freight? Kristy Knichel from Knichel Logistics is back and joined us at the…
The Freight Coach PodcastIntermodal Cyber Security & Cargo Theft Protection!
Is the transportation industry actually stepping up to combat digital freight fraud, or are we blindly waiting for the feds to bail us out? How vulnerable is…
The Freight Coach PodcastWhy Broker Liability Rulings Make Human Brokers More Valuable!
Are your freight brokerage compensation plans exposing your business to massive legal liability in the wake of recent nuclear verdicts? Compensation expert…
The Freight Coach PodcastQ4 Freight Forecast: Spot Rates, Capacity & Diesel Volatility!
Dean Croke of DAT is back to share the current state of the freight market and the hard facts about how skyrocketing diesel prices and tightening capacity are…
The Freight Coach PodcastStrategic Theft Protection: Stopping Fraudulent Drivers at the Gate!
Are unvetted drivers putting your warehouse at risk for catastrophic freight fraud? How much is a lack of strategic theft protection actually costing your…
The Freight Coach PodcastScaling a Brokerage in a Hard Freight Market
Today, Rafael Quintana of Big Truck Logistics breaks down his journey from a mega brokerage to strategically building his own highly successful, boutique…
The Freight Coach PodcastSpot Cargo Insurance: Defending Against Fraud!
Are you truly protecting your business from the massive rise of strategic cargo theft? Do you know who is hauling your freight? In this episode, Michelle…
The Freight Coach PodcastHackers, Mega-Mergers & The Death of Paper Numbers!
For this week's last episode, let's break down two major transportation industry headlines, starting with the Transport Topics' report highlighting why…
The Freight Coach PodcastModern Intermodal Bidding & Rail Procurement Tech!
Tired of losing time and money trying to manually figure out intermodal freight costs? What if you could instantly automate your drayage and rail pricing to…
The Freight Coach Podcast1553. #TFCP - Sued Under RICO: C.H. Robinson & TQL Lawsuit Explained!
What do these massive RICO lawsuits mean for the future of freight brokerages? Do claims of market manipulation actually hold any legal weight? Transportation…
The Freight Coach Podcast1552. #TFCP - Hiring High-Performing Freight & 3PL Sales Talent!
Tired of making the wrong hires in your freight brokerage? What does it take to build a winning team and scale your transportation business from the ground up?…
The Freight Coach Podcast1551. #TFCP - Intermodal Freight Strategy & Rail Network Logistics!
I am thrilled to welcome Shelli Austin from InTek Logistics to the show today to break down her unique career pivot from the theater into the freight industry…
The Freight Coach Podcast1550. #TFCP - The AI Execution Layer: Operator-Built Freight Software!
Third-generation freight broker Connor Miller joins us to talk about the realities of scaling a freight agency and developing genuine technology in logistics!…
The Freight Coach Podcast1549. #TFCP - Defending Critical Infrastructure from Nation-State Cyber Threats | NMFTA Cybersecurity Conference 2026
Are we going to let bad actors keep hijacking our freight, or is it time we use AI to bulletproof the supply chain? We're still live from the NMFTA…
The Freight Coach Podcast1548. #TFCP - How Hackers Are Weaponizing Trucking Tech | NMFTA Cybersecurity Conference 2026
Today, we're live from the NMFTA Cybersecurity Conference in Long Beach, an absolute must-attend event for anyone moving freight! I just wrapped up a frank…
The Freight Coach Podcast1547. #TFCP - Turning Freight Analytics into Broker Profits!
DAT experts Josh Hanselman and Tamir Dov dive straight into the real side of freight today by breaking down the absolute best strategies for navigating…
The Freight Coach Podcast1546. #TFCP - Real Talk on Pivoting, Cash Flow & Survival In Business!
Are you tired of the fake hustle and ready to hear what actually goes into building a successful freight business from the ground up, and what makes a freight…
The Freight Coach Podcast1545. #TFCP - Beyond VC: How Bootstrapped Freight Startups Win!
Today, my good friend Nate Shutes of Ballast gets straightforward about the gritty reality of bootstrapping a business in the transportation industry! We are…
The Freight Coach Podcast1544. #TFCP - How Lawsuits Are Changing Freight Brokerage Forever!
In this episode, we discuss the reality of recent court rulings and why C.H. Robinson is taking the fight directly to Capitol Hill to demand clear carrier…
The Freight Coach Podcast1543. #TFCP - Heavy Haul Logistics & Oversized Freight Execution!
Let's get straight to the real side of the transportation industry with today's guest, Cori Eckley-Ritchards from NATCO (North American Transport Concepts)!…
The Freight Coach Podcast1542. #TFCP - Modernizing 3PL Workflows: CRM Meets TMS Execution!
How do you effectively plug automation into your freight business without losing the human element? What does the future of modern workflows look like in…
The Freight Coach Podcast1541. #TFCP - The Hidden Backdoor in Your Tech: Stopping Transportation Cyber Crime!
Today, we are diving straight into the biggest threat crippling our industry right now: cybersecurity in transportation! Industry experts Joe Ohr and Mike…
The Freight Coach Podcast1540. #TFCP - Cargo Theft Sentencings, Cyber Risks & Non-Domiciled CDL Fights!
Are organized crime rings hacking your ELDs to pull off massive cargo theft, and could a single cyber attack take down your entire food distribution supply…
The Freight Coach Podcast1539. #TFCP - Fleet & Broker Insurance Realities: Lawsuits, Data & Rates!
Cameron Pechia is back to talk about the heavy-hitting legal realities shaking up the trucking industry right now, including the recent C.H. Robinson lawsuit…
The Freight Coach Podcast1538. #TFCP - Mashup Replay | Bulletproof Your Brokerage: Beating Nuclear Verdicts and Freight Fraud at the Gate!
Are you truly protecting your brokerage from nuclear verdicts, or is your carrier vetting process leaving the gate wide open for freight fraud? In this mashup…
The Freight Coach Podcast1537. #TFCP - Building Resilient Freight Networks In Any Market!
Andrew Peschong from KTI joins us to share some strategies for building and maintaining resilient freight networks in today's market! Learn why treating your…
The Freight Coach Podcast1536. #TFCP - Systems of Execution: Scaling 3PL Operations with AI!
Tired of skyrocketing labor costs eating into your freight brokerage margins? How can AI actually streamline your operations without completely losing the…
The Freight Coach Podcast1535. #TFCP - Chameleon Carrier Scrutiny & Broker Liability Victories!?
In today's last episode of the week, we're focusing on two massive regulatory and legal updates that every freight broker needs to know! First, we are tackling…
The Freight Coach Podcast1534. #TFCP - The Cost of Safety: Fleet Maintenance & Risk!
Are you treating safety as just another expense, or do you actually understand the real cost of safety in your fleet? Are you ignoring DOT compliance and E-log…
The Freight Coach Podcast1533. #TFCP - Negligent Hiring & Legal Risks in Freight!
Today, I'm sitting down with our good friend, the Armchair Attorney Matt Leffler, to tackle the massive $604 million Lupus Superior case against C.H. Robinson…
The Freight Coach Podcast1532. #TFCP - What Insurance Companies Don't Want You to Know!
In this episode, we talk about the ugly side of commercial truck accidents and trucking insurance claims with a personal injury attorney, Brent Stewart! Learn…
The Freight Coach Podcast1531. #TFCP - Navigating the Chaos: FMCSA Crackdowns, Fraud & Broker Liability!
Are you a freight broker confused by the recent C.H. Robinson ruling? Wondering how to protect your freight brokerage from carrier liability lawsuits when the…
The Freight Coach Podcast1530. #TFCP - Building a High-ROI Freight Sales Engine with Shipper Intelligence!
We're absolutely pumped to welcome a true industry disruptor to the show today, John Tozer from Optimus, who is completely changing the game in logistics! In…
The Freight Coach Podcast1529. #TFCP - Transforming 3PL Strategy with Data & AI!
Tired of outdated freight pricing strategies that eat into your margins and looking for ways to leverage automation and AI to scale profitably? Ken Adamo of…
The Freight Coach Podcast1528. #TFCP - Separating Freight Tech Hype from Reality!
Is the latest AI in logistics actually worth the hype, or is it just another tech bubble waiting to burst? How can digital freight brokerages genuinely…
The Freight Coach Podcast1527. #TFCP - Exposing U.S. Military Freight Fraud & Exploits!
Today, we're diving straight into a massive national security risk in the trucking industry that mainstream media is completely ignoring! Danielle Chaffin is…
The Freight Coach Podcast1526. #TFCP - Millions in DoD Freight Scams, ELD Data Feuds & The Broker Insurance Crisis!
Are you relying too much on single-source carrier vetting platforms, or worse, watching national security take a hit from blatant freight fraud? In this…
The Freight Coach Podcast1525. #TFCP - Autonomous Dispatch: Eliminating Friction & Empty Miles!
Are you tired of drowning in back-office busywork and wondering how AI can actually improve your freight operations without overcomplicating your daily…
The Freight Coach Podcast1524. #TFCP - Cold Calls to Closing: Building High-Performing Freight Sales Teams!
Are you struggling to build a resilient book of business in a fiercely competitive market, or thinking how the latest logistics technology is going to disrupt…
The Freight Coach Podcast1523. #TFCP - The New Cargo Fraud: Cyber Attacks & Fleet Vulnerabilities!
In this episode, we're diving into the critical world of freight cyber security with my guests from the NMFTA, Joe Ohr and Ben Wilkens! Joe and Ben share the…
The Freight Coach Podcast1522. #TFCP - Making Safety Happen: Culture, Profits & Fleet Protection!
Today, a logistics veteran and Making Safety Happen author, Brian Fielkow, gets down to the bottom line of trucking safety and why it is a massive competitive…
The Freight Coach Podcast1521. #TFCP - The Evolution of the Freight Agent Model
If you're tired of grinding away as a W2 employee and wondering if the freight agent model is your true calling, listen to this episode with Steve Monson of…
The Freight Coach Podcast1520. #TFCP - How Top 3PLs Build & Optimize Their Tech Stack!
Are you truly maximizing your freight tech stack to win more lanes, or are you just surviving on outdated processes? Want to know exactly how top-tier freight…
The Freight Coach Podcast1519. #TFCP - States Fight Feds For CDL Data & Courts Slam Double Brokers!
In today's show, we are jumping straight into two major legal battles shaping our industry. First, we break down a FreightWaves report on 22 states suing to…
The Freight Coach Podcast1518. #TFCP - Rail, Ports, & Policy: What's Next for Intermodal Freight?!
How is the intermodal sector battling the massive surge in cargo theft and properly integrating AI into the supply chain? Let's welcome Anne Reinke of IANA…
The Freight Coach Podcast1517. #TFCP - The Freight Sales Playbook: Winning Shipper Accounts in Today's Market!
If you want to know how to turn those painful rejections into actual wins, tune in to this episode with Kenny Shaw of Red River Intermodal, talking about the…
The Freight Coach Podcast1516. #TFCP - Multi-Generational Trucking: The Blueprint For A Lasting Freight Legacy!
Welcome back to another heavy-hitting episode as Zach Meiborg of Meiborg Companies joins us to strip away the industry fluff and tackle the massive regulatory…
The Freight Coach Podcast1515. #TFCP - The Future of Freight Brokerage, Carrier Vetting & Freight Policy!
How can the freight agent model and rigorous carrier vetting safeguard your logistics operations against skyrocketing freight fraud? An absolute industry…
The Freight Coach Podcast1514. #TFCP - Freight Agent vs. Freight Broker: Which Is Better?!
Find out if the independent freight agent route is actually the smarter and safer play in today's volatile market with our guest, Erik Larson (Sage) of SPI…
The Freight Coach Podcast1513. #TFCP - 3PL Fulfillment Strategies That Scale DTC & B2B Distribution!
In this episode, Leo Rodriguez of River Plate, Inc. breaks down the reality of modern warehouse management and 3PL fulfillment! Leo shares exactly how his…
The Freight Coach Podcast1512. #TFCP - Cyber Cargo Theft, CargoNet Losses & FMCSA Driver Crackdowns!
Are you actively auditing your tech stack to protect against the massive surge in cyber cargo theft, or are you just hoping you won't be the next victim? How…
The Freight Coach Podcast1511. #TFCP - Building a Freight Brokerage From Day 1!
In this episode, Bay Transit Co.'s CEO, Brandon Bay, shares his journey from a seasoned sales rep to a full-fledged founder armed with the "poor, hungry, and…
The Freight Coach Podcast1510. #TFCP - Logistics Marketing That Works For B2B Growth!
Stand out in a crowded freight market and learn how to leverage AI without losing your authentic voice in marketing in today's episode with The Robinson…