Calling all CPG shippers, truckers, and logistics pros... Welcome to The TRUCK YEAH! Podcast: your ultimate cheat code for smarter shipping, smoother logistics, and dominating the shelf where it matters most. Buckle up! It's time to learn, laugh, and get your freight on. Presented by Zipline Logistics Learn more: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics
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September 1, 2026Episode 9629 min
96 | Retailer Roulette: Can You Guess the Retailer?
Every major retailer has its own personality, expectations, and logistics quirks. The problem is, most CPG brands don't realize those differences until they're paying fines, missing appointments, or scrambling to fix compliance issues. In this episode of TRUCK YEAH! , we're playing Retailer Roulette! We'll present real-world shipping scenarios, retailer requirements, and supply chain challenges, and our listeners have to guess which retailer we're talking about before we reveal the answer. From appointment windows and OTIF requirements to pallet specifications and routing guides, we'll explore why shipping to Costco isn't the same as shipping to Walmart, and why treating every retailer the same can be an expensive mistake. Spin the wheel. Place your bets. Let's play Retailer Roulette. Connect with Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics
August 18, 2026Episode 9526 min
95 | TRUCK YEAH! or TRUCK NO!?: Logistics Decisions That Make or Break CPG Brands
Every CPG brand faces logistics decisions that seem small in the moment but can have massive consequences down the road. Should you chase the cheapest freight rate? Expand into retail before your supply chain is ready? Carry extra inventory or risk stockouts? Switch 3PLs before peak season? In this episode of TRUCK YEAH! , we're putting real-world supply chain decisions under the microscope. Each scenario gets one simple verdict: Truck Yeah or Truck No . Through rapid-fire debates, real-world examples, and lessons learned from growing brands, we'll explore the logistics choices that separate successful scaling from expensive setbacks. Whether you're a founder, COO, supply chain leader, or logistics professional, this episode will challenge your assumptions and help you think more strategically about the decisions that impact growth, profitability, and customer experience. Connect with Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics
March 31, 2026Episode 8543 min
85 | 2026 Q2 Freight Market Forecast
Tune in for a 2026 Q2 freight market update breaking down capacity vs. demand, rate outlooks, and what shippers can expect heading into produce season. Zipline’s Andrew Lynch shares insights on market stabilization, potential disruptions, and how CPG brands can plan smarter for the months ahead. Learn more: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/2026-q2-freight-market-update-forecast/ Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics [freight market, Q2 outlook, trucking capacity, shipper strategy, CPG logistics, produce season, supply chain trends] Chapters (00:00:00) - Q2 Freight Market Report (00:00:47) - Q2 Freight Market Update (00:04:14) - Delilah's Law (00:11:07) - Transportation Industry: Challenges ahead (00:12:24) - Does a Lack of Experience Hurt the Freight Market? (00:16:02) - Vaccine Validation: If Passed, It Would Hurt the (00:21:49) - Marathon Freight: Cold Storage Product (00:27:21) - Blitz Week and Cybersecurity (00:28:42) - Trucking: Floor is Raised (00:32:28) - Journey Into Tight Market: Partner Focus (00:36:28) - Partnerships in the Supply Chain (00:39:27) - Importance of logistics for grocers (00:40:48) - Importruptions in Q1
September 30, 2025Episode 7233 min
72 | 2025 Q4 Freight Market Update & Predictions
This episode dives deep into the freight market variables at play heading into 2025 Q4. Hosts Teddy Lee Knox and Jesse Juett are joined by special guest Andrew Lynch, Co-founder of Zipline Logistics. "We're entering busy season, says Lynch in the episode. "This is the time typically, right? We normally see a peak during Q4 retail season: people start to prep for holiday shopping and start buying more snacks and sodas for tailgates. So, yeah, it should be humming out there." " Should be," said Juett in response, "is the key word. What appears to have happened is some inventories were pulled in, which means the 'stuff' is already here. So ocean freight continues to drop. We'll see what happens on the import side of things." "Yeah, there seems to be lag between what economic survey data says and what economic activity actually looks like," replied Lynch. "I don't know that I've ever seen anything like this. One month, the consumer is feeling down about inflation or their capacity to spend. So the next month, their spending is a bit lower. And then the following month, consumer sentiment polls really high. And then the month after that -- sure enough -- the consumer doesn't perform as well as we expected them to. Last I saw, consumer sentiment surveys were pretty positive. So, I'd like to think that will translate to better consumer activity in October and November. But it will be interesting to see how consumer mindset and actual economic data compare." Tune in for more updates in the CPG/retail freight market just like this: we’re talking all things tariffs, inflation, holiday spending, and more. Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics Read more about 2025 Q4: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/2025-q4-freight-market-update-predictions/
April 2, 2024Episode 3122 min
31 | Q2 Freight Market Predictions with Katie McGovern, Senior Director of Operations
Interested to know if the freight market will flip anytime soon? Your hosts, Jesse and Teddy, sit down with their friend and colleague of 12+ years, Katie McGovern, Zipline Logistics Senior Director of Operations for her insights on the state of the market and what shippers can expect over the next few months. Tune in!! For more insights, read the full freight market update on our blog: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/q2-freight-market-update-and-predictions-with-katie-mcgovern/ Download our Shipping Intelligence Technology eBook: https://info.ziplinelogistics.com/leveraging-shipper-intelligence-technology
April 28, 2026Episode 8741 min
87 | The Real Way Social Media Drives Retail Velocity for CPG Brands
Social media isn’t just a marketing channel for CPG brands, it’s a retail growth engine. But most brands are playing the wrong game. In this episode of the TRUCK YEAH! Podcast, we sit down with Adam Brown, Founder of Sircle Media, to break down what actually works when it comes to social media strategy for CPG brands. From influencer partnerships and community management to omnichannel execution and retail velocity, Adam shares why focusing purely on short-term conversions is costing brands long-term growth—and what to do instead. We also dive into: Why “impressions” matter more than immediate transactions The gap most brands have in influencer execution (and how it’s costing them sales) How social media drives in-store purchases (even when you can’t directly track it) Why brands need to “pick a lane” and fully commit to a strategy Real-world examples of brands winning by breaking traditional marketing rules If you're a CPG founder, brand leader, or logistics professional looking to better understand how social media impacts demand, retail performance, and long-term growth—this episode is a must-listen. Connect with Adam Brown: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjbrown23/ Learn more about Sircle Media: https://www.sircle.me/ Connect with Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics Chapters (00:00:00) - Buckle Up! (00:00:46) - Zipline Logistics: Social Media Growth Strategies (00:01:17) - Ryan's Coffee and CPG (00:02:34) - Expo West 2017 (00:02:58) - How CPG Marketing has evolved in two decades (00:05:13) - Top CPG Executives: AI Is Next (00:08:47) - Bloomingdale's and Influencers: How To Market Your Product (00:15:12) - TikTok and the culture of business (00:16:59) - The Future of Grocery: Is It In Stock? (00:20:24) - Hyperlocal: Where Do We Get the Most Bites at the (00:23:50) - CPG Founders on Social Media (00:24:50) - Brand Creative Directors: Too Binary on Content (00:29:20) - 6,7 Marketing (00:32:46) - Are You Excited About a Brand's Omnichannel Plan? (00:35:04) - How Social Media Impact Will Impact Revenue
December 10, 2024Episode 5114 min
51 | Top Food and Beverage Shows for CPG Brands
Teddy and Jesse are here to talk all things trade shows/conferences for food & beverage brands. Tune in to learn: What you can expect at these shows Why you should go Who you might meet How your brand can benefit And more! Because Zipline exclusively serves CPG shippers, we continuously invest in shows like these to support our customers and the CPG community as a whole. Learn more: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/food-and-beverage-conferences/ Follow Zipline Logistics
November 26, 2024Episode 5024 min
50 | Trucking Never Stops: The Crossover Between CPG Logistics and Bulk Transportation
We've got Teddy's dad and VP of Waterloo Coal Company, Larry Darlington, on the podcast to talk about the challenges of trucking! Although we play in different sectors of transportation, many of the challenges overcome and funny stories Mr. Darlington has experienced are comparable to what we see on a daily basis at Zipline. Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics
July 9, 2024Episode 3818 min
38 | Q3 Freight Market Update and Predictions with Niki Pardi, Assistant Director of Operations
Please welcome Niki Pardi, Assistant Director of Operations at Zipline, to the mic for our usual quarterly update episode. Hosts Teddy and Jesse talk with Niki about all CPG shippers are up against as we kick off Q3: hurricane season, produce season, the impacts of CVSA blitz weeks, summer holiday delays, and more! Tune in to learn how you can bullet proof your supply chain through these challenges. Read the full market update blog: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/q3-freight-market-update-and-predictions/ Download our free eBook: https://info.ziplinelogistics.com/leveraging-shipper-intelligence-technology Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics
May 2, 2023Episode 520 min
5 | Save Money, Miles, and Madness with Freight Consolidation
In this episode of The TRUCK YEAH! Podcast, your hosts Jesse and Teddy welcome special guest Andrew Lynch, President of Zipline Logistics, to talk all things freight consolidation. Andrew shares his insights on how CPG brands who leverage consolidation see a huge uptick in cost savings while also meeting strict MABD or OTIF deadlines and improving their on-shelf performance.
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