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ShipTalkers
ShipTalkers by MyCarrier is your must-listen podcast for all things logistics. It’s a little irreverent, always entertaining, and guaranteed to leave you with fresh insights and ideas. Each episode dives into the latest shipping trends, challenges, freight news, and cool innovations, all served up by industry pros who know their stuff. Whether you’re a logistics veteran or just want to keep up with the industry, ShipTalkers is packed with tips, stories, and insider secrets to help you navigate the world of freight. It’s the perfect mix of smart and entertaining—ideal for anyone who wants to level up their shipping game.
Episodes
17 episodes
The Future in Motion: Inside Shipper Tools and Carrier Perspectives
Following the 2025 Carrier Summit, MyCarrier’s VP of Carrier Engagement, Bobby Russell, sits down with Russell Young, Director of Integrated Services Sales at Averitt, to discuss the future in motion and its impact on the LTL industry.T...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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24:21
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Precision Payments: LTL Quote-to-Cash Automation is Here
In this episode of ShipTalkers, MyCarrier’s Chris Scheid (Cofounder & CTO), Bobby Russell (VP of Network Sales), and Joe Magee (Product Manager) explore how automation is reshaping one of the most complex — and least digitized — parts of th...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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27:10
MyCarrier + Mastio: A Deep Dive into LTL Automation
Join Bobby Russell as he sits down with Kevin Huntsman, President of Mastio & Company, for an in-depth conversation about the LTL industry and Mastio’s influential annual study.In this episode, Kevin shares:The history o...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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51:09
MyCarrier Enhancements: Driving the LTL Industry Forward
In this Special Founders Edition, MyCarrier co-founders Mike Bookout and Chris Scheid sit down to share insights, stories, and updates that are shaping the future of the freight industry. From behind-the-scenes perspectives on MyC...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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23:34
LTL Industry Updates with Curtis Garrett
In this episode of ShipTalkers, Bobby Russell (VP of Sales at MyCarrier) and Curtis Garrett (CEO at RateHero), unpack the latest shifts shaking up the LTL industry.They break down:-How classification updates are impacting...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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47:29
Freight Class Reimagined: Simplifying the Future of LTL Shipping
In this episode, MyCarrier's Chris Scheid is joined by Joe Ohr, COO at NMFTA, and Holly Taylor, Director of Product at NMFTA, to break down one of the most significant changes in the freight industry: the launch of Docket 2025-1 and the rollout...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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29:40
The Automation Advantage in LTL Shipping
In this episode of ShipTalkers, Bobby Russell (SVP of Sales at MyCarrier) and Mike Campese (Chief Business Officer at the DDC Group) dive into the power of automation in LTL shipping—and why it’s critical for improving operating ratio (OR), inv...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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58:06
Ignoring Freight Class Updates? It Could Cost You.
In this episode of ShipTalkers, Bobby sits down with industry expert Scooter Sayers to unpack the upcoming NMFTA freight class updates and what they mean for shippers. From canceled item numbers to unexpected carrier inspections, we break down ...
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45:42
The Power of Integrations and Automation in LTL Shipping
Bobby is joined by longtime friend and industry veteran Ryan Camacho for an insightful conversation about logistics, technology, and emerging trends in LTL and e-commerce shipping.Ryan, with 24 years of experience in LTL, shares his jou...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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39:50
Amazon Takes on LTL – Can They Really Deliver?
In this ShipTalkers episode, MyCarrier’s Bobby Russell and rateHERO’s Curtis Garrett explore the possibility of Amazon entering the LTL industry - and what that could mean for the freight world.With FedEx recently decoup...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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45:57
Navigating NMFTA Freight Class Updates for LTL Shippers & Carriers
As we've all heard, even more freight class changes were recently announced. But what are the specifics? How will these changes affect your business? How can you avoid billing confusion and shipping delays? How can you turn these updates into o...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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46:05
LTL Legends, Freight Tech Evolution & The Power of Data
In this episode of ShipTalkers, host Bobby Russell, VP of Network Sales at MyCarrier, sits down with Keith Farnsworth, VP of Sales at CCFS Logistics, for a conversation packed with industry insights, personal experiences,...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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48:57
LTL Industry Shake-Ups: Carrier Acquisitions & The Future of Freight Tech
In this episode of ShipTalkers, Bobby Russell and Curtis Garrett dive into LTL industry shake-ups and technology trends. They discuss Jack Cooper LTL’s acquisition of Standard Forwarding, FedEx Freight’s upcoming separation, and th...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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48:14
Removing the Middleman: How LTL Shippers and Carriers Are Benefiting from Direct Shipping
In this episode MyCarrier's Bobby Russell and Michael Campese from Estes dive into the transformative power of direct digital connections between LTL shippers and carriers. By cutting out the middleman, these streamlined partnerships are foster...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:01:10
The AI Revolution in LTL Freight Shipping
In this episode of ShipTalkers, Bobby Russell and Curtis Garrett dive into how artificial intelligence is set to transform Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipping. Discover how AI is optimizing route planning, improving shipment visibility, reducing...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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57:50
LTL Market Changes, Rate Negotiation Tips, Carrier Comparisons, and More!
Freight industry veterans Bobby Russell and Curtis Garrett reveal freight industry changes that affect shippers and how they can stay ahead in today's market.
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58:50
NMFC Updates, Commodity Headaches, API tech in LTL shipping, and More!
Two freight industry veterans, Bobby Russell (MyCarrier VP of Network Sales) and Curtis Garrett (rateHERO CEO), tell the truth about what's going on in the world of freight and what you need to know to up your shipping game.Check out
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:09:22