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June 11, 2026Episode 17548 min

Mike Roeth, NACFE | The Cost of the Messy Middle

The freight industry’s transition to alternative power is firmly in the “messy middle”This week, Chris Caplice is joined by Mike Roeth, Executive Director of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency, to unpack what that actually means for carriers, shippers, and the broader supply chain.Mike has been leading NACFE since its early days and brings insights from years of work plus the latest “Run on Less” demonstration and cost analysis on how fleets are navigating this evolving landscape.In this conversation, they cover:Why diesel, BEV, hydrogen, natural gas, and biodiesel will continue to coexistWhere battery electric vehicles are gaining traction first (regional + drayage)What NACFE’s latest “Run on Less” data reveals about real-world adoptionWhy there’s no single “winner” in the near-term transitionHow carriers and shippers can make practical decisions amid uncertaintyIf you’re trying to make sense of where freight energy is headed next, this one’s worth a listen.For previous episodes and to subscribe to our newsletter, visit: dat.com/podcast/freightvine

June 3, 2026Episode 17444 min

Ken Adamo | The End of Broker Preemption

A unanimous Supreme Court decision could have major implications for freight brokerages🚨 Chris Caplice is joined by Ken Adamo, Chief Strategy Officer at Ease Logistics, to break down the Montgomery case and what it means now that brokers can be held liable for negligent carrier hiring.⚖️ Why this ruling could reshape broker liability📈 The potential impact on insurance costs🚛 How small and mid-sized brokers may be affected most🔍 Why carrier vetting is now under a bigger spotlight🛠️ The tools and practices brokers may need moving forwardIf you work in brokerage, shipping, or carrier operations, this is a conversation worth paying attention to.Find previous episodes 👉 https://bit.ly/42HyzRg

June 3, 2026Episode 17347 min

Peter Swartz | Navigating the New Global Trade Landscape

Chris Caplice sits down with Peter Swartz, CEO and co-founder of Altana, to talk about what it takes to navigate today’s fragmented global supply chain landscape.🌎 Why multi-tier supply chain visibility matters more than ever📑 Managing tariffs, trade regulations, and compliance at scale🤖 How AI is helping businesses respond faster to disruption📦 Understanding the full value chain from raw materials to finished goodsAs global trade grows more complex, visibility is becoming a competitive advantage.Find previous episodes 👉 https://bit.ly/42HyzRg#Freightvine #SupplyChain #Logistics #GlobalTrade

March 11, 2021Episode 4146 min

How ALAN Brings Supply Chain and Logistics Expertise to Disaster Relief Operations | Kathy Fulton

Dr. Chris Caplice and Kathy Fulton discuss the differences between the traditional supply chain industry and humanitarian logistics. As a leader in the American Logistics Aid Network for over a decade, Fulton shares her experiences supporting disaster relief with complex supply chain and logistics management. Hear how ALAN coordinated logistics from private sectors, food networks, and agencies to move supplies at a life-saving pace, from the 2014 Ebola outbreak to COVID-19To wrap things up, Dr. Inam Iyoob joins Dr. Chris Caplice for the latest North American truckload market rate trends and forecast powered by DAT iQ. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 1, 2022Episode 8548 min

Metrics for Shippers and Carriers | Ben Steffes

Get a 360-view of freight markets with the deepest, broadest and most accurate data on rates, capacity, performance and more. Visit DAT iQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 19, 2020Episode 3434 min

Brokerage Trends Pre and Post Pandemic | Frank McGuigan

In this episode Chris speaks with Frank McGuigan on what Transplace customers want, and how the company is different from other, more traditional brokerages that also provide managed services. They also talk through how operations have changed due to COVID-19 and what that means for the future of freight brokerage. To wrap things up, Inam Iyoob joins Chris Caplice for the latest North American truckload market rate trends and forecast powered by DAT iQ. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 16, 2020Episode 1229 min

The Impact of ELDs & Other Freight Policies | Alex Scott

After nearly a decade as a practitioner at JB Hunt, Kenco Logistics, and IBM, Alex Scott went back to school for his PhD before returning to the world of academia to dig into transportation and policy research as well as teaching. Alex is currently an Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University. To start their discussion Chris Caplice asks Alex to share his key takeaways from three of his previous research projects based on actual datasets (versus theory). The duo then digs into Alex’s latest award-winning research on the results of the ELD mandate which went into effect in December 2017, “Did the Electronic Logging Device Mandate Reduce Accidents?” In this study, Alex and his research partners dug into the FMCSA numbers since the mandate took effect to understand if driver safety had improved (or not). Chris then asks for Alex’s take on the proposed HOS rule changes and how he thinks drivers will react. At the end, Alex shares some of his new research topics. This episode wraps up with the latest North American truckload market rate trends and forecast powered by FMIC Pulse. [7:57] Here’s Alex’s research on “Service Refusals in Supply Chains: Drivers and Deterrents of Freight Rejection”: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/309821034_Service_Refusals_in_Supply_Chains_Drivers_and_Deterrents_of_Freight_Rejection [8:41] Analysis by Chris and Matt Harding: https://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/33322 [10:30] Here’s Alex’s research on “Carrier Bidding Behavior in Truckload Spot Auctions”: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328469692_Carrier_Bidding_Behavior_in_Truckload_Spot_Auctions [11:38] Here’s Alex’s research on “The value of information sharing for truckload shippers”: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/282376833_The_value_of_information_sharing_for_truckload_shippers [13:18] Read Alex’s award-winning research on the ELD mandate results entitled “Did the Electronic Logging Device Mandate Reduce Accidents?” here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/330425892_Did_the_Electronic_Logging_Device_Mandate_Reduce_Accidents [16:51] 2009 Study of FMCSA Data: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/330425892_Did_the_Electronic_Logging_Device_Mandate_Reduce_Accidents [19:15] This blog explains our take on the proposed HOS rule changes announced in 2019: https://www.chainalytics.com/proposed-hos-change-winners-and-losers/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 10, 2023Episode 10251 min

Seth Clevenger | Top 100 Carriers

This week’s guest is Seth Clevenger, Managing Editor at Transport Topics, where they just released their 2023 Top 100 Carriers List. Published annually for over three decades, the Top 100 Carriers list provides the most accurate detailed snapshot of the leading companies in the trucking industry. In our conversation we discuss some surprises in this year’s list, recent mergers and acquisitions, and future trends for the industry as a whole. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 26, 2025Episode 15144 min

Mike Hicks | Tariffs and Trade: An Economist's View

This week’s guest is Professor Michael Hicks, George & Frances Ball Distinguished Professor of Economics at Ball State University. Mike brings an economist’s perspective on the recent introduction of tariffs as well their sudden modification or removal in many cases. Being located in Indiana, Mike is keen on the impact that different policies have on manufacturing and agricultural firms and communities. In our conversation we discuss the idea and objectives of tariffs in general as well as the specific impacts that the most recent tariffs have caused. Mike notes that the effects will not be evenly distributed and that, in fact, Red States which have more manufacturing will be negatively impacted more than the Blue State areas which feature more knowledge workers in the services. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 25, 2021Episode 4040 min

Transportation Procurement in a Post-Pandemic World | Kevin Zweier

Dr. Chris Caplice and Kevin Zweier discuss the changing procurement strategies shippers are employing with brokers and carriers due to market volatility caused by COVID-19. These challenges include getting both sides to agree on the benchmarking metrics for rate renegotiation. They also discuss the elements of shifting work, which will likely remain post-pandemic, including video conferencing, broader bid interviews during procurement, and shorter bid cycles. To wrap things up, Inam Iyoob joins Chris Caplice for the latest North American truckload market rate trends and forecast powered by DAT iQ. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.