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Inside Freight
Inside Freight breaks down the complex world of logistics into simple, practical conversations. Each episode explores the realities of moving freight, from preventing problems before they happen to building trust across the supply chain.
Episodes
11 episodes
Why freight sales might be the best sales career you haven't considered with FWF Sales Executive, Nate Graham
Nate Graham started his career loading UPS trucks to pay for college. Seven years later, he walked away from a full-time operations management role with no plan, and landed at Fifth Wheel Freight. Now, three years in, he's leading his own team,...
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Inside the DC: How lululemon Moves Millions with Los Mejia
What does it actually take to run one of lululemon's largest U.S. distribution centers? In this episode of Inside Freight, we hear from Los Mejia, Director of Distribution Operations at lululemon's Columbus, Ohio Distribution ...
How to read freight market data like an insider with FWF Director of Analytics, Matthew McGavin
What freight market data should brokers actually be paying attention to, and what's just noise? In this episode, FWF Director of Analytics Matthew "Shooter" McGavin walks through the freight market indicators that brokers should be ...
Freight cycles 101: Supply, demand, and everything in between with FWF Director of Analytics, Matthew McGavin
What causes freight market cycles, and why are rate shifts so "surprising" even when everyone sees them coming? In this episode, FWF Director of Analytics Matthew "Shooter" McGavin answers both. We cover how supply and demand intera...
Beauty logistics, compliance, and shipper-broker relationships with Cherylann Welch-Frazer of Tarte Cosmetics
What does it take to manage global logistics for one of the most recognizable names in beauty? What do shippers really think about their broker partnerships?In this episode, we sit down with Cherylann Welch-Frazer, Senior Global Logistic...
AI Isn't the Enemy with VP of Tech, Nick Beukema
What does it actually take to stay relevant as AI reshapes the workforce? In this episode of Inside Freight by Fifth Wheel Freight, we explore a simple but critical mindset shift: you won't be replaced by AI, but you may be replaced by s...
Full Court Freight: Sales vs. College Hoops featuring Isaac Hernandez
What does basketball have to do with a freight brokerage? More than you'd think.In this episode, we sit down with Isaac, a nine-year veteran Sales Rep at Fifth Wheel Freight, who went from walking on at Grand Valley State University's ba...
AI is Raising the Floor in Freight with VP of Technology, Nick Beukema
In this episode of Inside Freight, Fifth Wheel Freight’s VP of Technology, Nick Beukema, shares his perspective on how AI is widening the gap between average and great brokerages. Not necessarily through bigger budgets, but through better imple...
Automation is "Lovely" with VP of Tech, Nick Beukema
Automation is changing freight brokerage...but not everything should be automated.In this episode of Inside Freight, VP of Technology Nick Beukema breaks down where AI and automation can make the biggest impact in logistics...
Staying Ahead of the Brokerage Tech Curve with VP of Tech, Nick Beukema
In this episode of Inside Freight, Fifth Wheel Freight’s VP of Technology, Nick Beukema, shares how technology is transforming the modern freight brokerage. From building proprietary software inside a brokerage to navigating the r...
How to Be a "Go-To" Carrier with Director of Carrier Relations, Dakota Knechtel
What makes a carrier a broker’s first call?In this episode of Inside Freight, we sit down with Dakota, Director of Carrier Relations at Fifth Wheel Freight, to break down how carriers can stand out in today’s freight market...