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Freight 360DAT's Convoy Acquisition: Transforming Freight Automation | Episode 306DAT’s acquisition of Convoy’s tech platform marks a major leap in freight innovation—pairing the largest load board with cutting-edge automation. Bill Driegert, EVP at DAT and co-founder of Uber Freight, explains how the platform streamlines carrier procurement, automates up to 98% of loads, and slashes brokerage costs. With DAT’s full ecosystem—load board, factoring, tracking, and now digital freight matching—the future of freight is faster, smarter, and more efficient.Connect with Bill Driegert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/driegert/ Support Our Sponsors:QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click...2025-08-0852 min
Armchair Attorney® PodcastDAT Acquires Convoy, A FreightTech Level UpIn this episode, I talk with freight tech legend, Bill Driegert. We talk about his journey in logistics as well as the recent acquisition of the Convoy Platform by DAT. From Coyote to Amazon, to Otto & Uber, Bill has been at the cutting edge of freight. Let's get into it!It's been a year!In less than 12 months, DAT has made some moves, most recently with the acquisition of the Convoy Platform from Flexport for $250 million on July 28, 2025, Outgo in May 2025, & Trucker Tools in December 2024. All this to build the most trusted freight marketplace in N...2025-08-0555 min
FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP833 Convoy Platform: Zero thefts over last 380,000 loads; tariffs vs. fastenersOn Episode 833 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Flexport’s Bill Driegert about resurrecting Convoy Platform. The company has just announced that it has had zero loads stolen over its past 380,000 shipments. Across the industry, cargo thefts were up 27% year over year, and the average value of theft ballooned to $202,364. We’ll find out how Flexport has managed to beat the bad guys.
Can fasteners hang in there against tariffs? Field Fastener’s John Oldham Jr. stops by to talk about how trade policy could be impacting the very goods holding everything togethe...2025-05-0245 min
WHAT THE TRUCK?!?Convoy Platform: Zero thefts over last 380,000 loads; tariffs vs. fastenersOn Episode 833 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Flexport’s Bill Driegert about resurrecting Convoy Platform. The company has just announced that it has had zero loads stolen over its past 380,000 shipments. Across the industry, cargo thefts were up 27% year over year, and the average value of theft ballooned to $202,364. We’ll find out how Flexport has managed to beat the bad guys.
Can fasteners hang in there against tariffs? Field Fastener’s John Oldham Jr. stops by to talk about how trade policy could be impacting the very goods holding everything togethe...2025-05-0245 min
Semi-RelatedPassion meets innovation | Bill Driegert of FlexportIn this episode of the Semi-Related Podcast by Optym, host Chris Torrence sits down with Bill Driegert, a seasoned leader in logistics, tech innovation, and operations. Join us for an engaging conversation as Bill shares his love for cars and music to his journey in becoming a pivotal figure in the freight and supply chain industries.
Learn about Bill's early career at Frito-Lay, his role in transforming logistics at Amazon, and his involvement with innovative ventures like Coyote Logistics and Uber Freight. We explore the impact of technology in freight, the evolution of final-mile delivery, and the bala...2025-01-171h 24
FreightCastsFireside Chat: Flexport Trucking Continues to Look ForwardBill Driegert from Flexport Trucking joins FreightWaves Craig Fuller on the main stage at F3 2024 to talk about coming expectations for the freight markets in the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-11-2730 min
FreightWaves LIVE: An Events PodcastFireside Chat: Flexport Trucking Continues to Look ForwardBill Driegert from Flexport Trucking joins FreightWaves Craig Fuller on the main stage at F3 2024 to talk about coming expectations for the freight markets in the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-11-2730 min
The FreightCaviar Podcast#143: Bill Driegert (Employee #4 at Coyote)Bill Driegert, employee number 4 at Coyote Logistics, joined us today on Freight Gong Friday.He met Jeff Silver at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology while both were pursuing their Masters in Supply Chain.At the time, Bill was working for PepsiCo, and Jeff was serving his non-compete, looking to earn a Masters in the process.It was Jeff who inspired Bill to enter the industry.After Coyote was acquired by UPS in 2015, Bill has been at the forefront of companies that are changing the ind...2024-02-231h 00
FreightvineBill Driegert | How Technology is Changing the Brokerage IndustryThis week’s guest is Bill Driegert, EVP and head of North America for Flexport. Bill has over 20 years in the industry with key roles at Coyote Logistics, Amazon, UberFreight, and now Flexport. With the recent acquisition of Convoy’s technology stack, Bill is back in the familiar position of starting up brokerage operations from scratch - something he did at UberFreight and before that at Convoy. We talk about how technology has changed the way brokers operate, the opportunities for Flexport with the acquisition of the Convoy tech, and how he sees the market evolving in 2024.
2023-12-1445 min
WHAT THE TRUCK?!?Flexport sets sites on trucking; double broker list goes public; trucking booksOn today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Flexport’s Bill Driegert. We’ll find out where Flexport is going in trucking, how it’s using Convoy’s tech and when drum solos are appropriate. Greenscreens.ai’s Kevin Coomes comes to the table to talk about automated billing, climbing the FreightTech25, and the differences between doing business in the U.S. and China.Trucker/author Ben McCulley talks about his new trucking tome “Read When Safe.” McCulley tells us all about this timeless lesson told in a way only a tr...2023-12-041h 00FreightCastsWHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP659 Flexport sets sites on trucking; double broker list goes public; trucking booksOn today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Flexport’s Bill Driegert. We’ll find out where Flexport is going in trucking, how it’s using Convoy’s tech and when drum solos are appropriate. Greenscreens.ai’s Kevin Coomes comes to the table to talk about automated billing, climbing the FreightTech25, and the differences between doing business in the U.S. and China.Trucker/author Ben McCulley talks about his new trucking tome “Read When Safe.” McCulley tells us all about this timeless lesson told in a way only a tr...2023-12-041h 06
The Freight PodEp. #11: Bill DriegertAnother (mostly) AI-written episode description:We're thrilled to bring you this discussion with Bill Driegert, EVP, Head of North America at Flexport. Bill was previously the 4th employee at Coyote Logistics and then co-founder of Uber Freight. He takes us on an enthralling journey through his illustrious career and the landscape of the freight industry. This episode packs a punch, offering you an exclusive peek into the challenges, triumphs, and future of the freight market. Whether you're a logistics pro or a curious bystander, get ready to be enlightened on tech's role in advancing this traditional industry.2023-11-212h 01
This Week in Pre-IPO StocksThis Week in Pre-IPO Stocks - Market Update - May 19, 2023 - E46Send us a textPre-IPO Stock Market Update - May 19, 2023 | Anthropic raises $50m, OpenAI launched iOS app, Meta + Magic Leap partnership, Flexport adds Uber trucking expert, Waymo + Uber partner, Starlink has 1.5m subscribers, Goldman invests in Go, Turo releases 2022 financials, Panera IPO, Revolut receives Brazil bank license00:35 | Anthropic raises $450mAnthropic, an AI research firm, secures $450 million funding led by Baillie Gifford and Insight Partners.Founded by ex-OpenAI researchers, Anthropic aims to develop controllable AI systems aligned with human values.The funding will fuel research expansion, talent acquisition, and emphasize safety and...2023-05-2510 minWHAT THE TRUCK?!?FreightTech leaders join forces, ACT Expo recap and shipping up to BostonOn today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to the triumvirate of Convoy’s Dan Lewis, Uber Freight’s Bill Driegert and J.B. Hunt’s Spencer Frazier about their collaborative mission to develop an open API standard for scheduling. The Scheduling Standards Consortium now consists of 10 major players in FreightTech working together to begin standardizing trade data and synthesizing scheduling technology.Covenant’s Matt McLelland is back from the ACT Expo and shares the good, the bad and the CARB from the event. We’ll also find what a fleet the size of Coven...2023-05-0555 min
The Sustainiacs by OPT USA, Inc. - Meet the Innovators and Disruptors of SustainabilityCollaboration and Transparency uber allesBill Driegert - Founder and Head of Operations at Uber Freight talks about the new SSC and why this type of collaboration is necessary and could be the catalyst to drive industry forward in efficiencies and sustainability. 2023-01-2240 minWHAT THE TRUCK?!?Trucking: A year in rearviewOn today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves CEO and Founder Craig Fuller, who stops by the studio to talk about the year that was in freight. What was the top story in ‘22? And what’s the real story with wholesale versus retail diesel prices?Uber Freight, Convoy and J.B. Hunt just announced the Scheduling Standards Consortium. According to Uber Freight, “The SSC will establish the freight industry’s first formal set of appointment scheduling (API) standards, making it easier to book and manage appointments, optimize processes for drivers, shippers and receivers...2022-12-0955 min
FreightWaves LIVE: An Events PodcastFireside Chat: Uber FreightBill Driegert, Head of Operations and Co-Founder of Uber Freight, is joined by FreightWaves' Kaylee Nix in this fireside chat on day 1 of F3 2022. Follow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-11-1415 min
FreightWaves LIVE: An Events PodcastFireside Chat: How to Leverage the Latest Innovations in Real Time Pricing for Greater Network ResiliencyBill Driegert, Co-Founder and Head of Operations at Uber Freight, is joined by Kevin Hill, Executive Publisher at FreightWaves, in this fireside chat on day 2 of the Future of Supply Chain Conference in Northwest Arkansas. Follow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-05-2517 minWHAT THE TRUCK?!?Will antitrust legislation be the end of ocean alliances?On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about the latest supply chain impacts from the Ukrainian conflict; what war means for CHB; can autonomous fleets run 20 hours a day; Uber Freight’s unique take on driver shortages; and trucking companies partner on driver health.With special guests Bill Driegert, head of operations and co-founder at Uber Freight; Tom Kroswek, vice president of strategy and business development at Locomation; Dr. Mark Manera, founder of The Trucking Fitness Co.; and Matt Haffner, vice president of customs brokerage at OEC Group.Visit our sponsorSu...2022-03-0255 min
FreightvineDoes Execution Outweigh Planning? | Bill DriegertRecurring Freightvine guest, Bill Driegert, joins Dr. Chris Caplice. Bill is the Head of Operations and cofounder of Uber Freight. Previously he held innovative leadership positions at Amazon and Coyote Logistics. Bill and Chris discuss the value of dynamic, real-time rating in a shipper’s freight network, API connectivity and the importance of execution. To 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.
2021-11-0447 minWHAT THE TRUCK?!?Inside story on Uber Freight’s $2.25B acquisition of TransplaceOn today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking to Uber Freight’s Bill Driegert about the inside story on their blockbuster $2.25B acquisition of Transplace.Refraction AI’s Luke Schneider tells us how his robots plan to take over last mile delivery. Nolan Transportation Group’s Perry Falk has a drayage market update. Did UP suspending freight from the West Coast have any impact on intermodal? Plus, McDonald’s latest supply chain pledge; TA rationing fuel; driving a Plus autonomous truck; Port of Los Angeles back to 30+ ships at anchor; bears check in on...2021-07-261h 00WHAT THE TRUCK?!?Fuel on demandOn today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about how Booster Fuels is providing fleets with fuel on demand.Uber Freight has a digital freight market update.Legend Transportation guides us on how to preserve relationships in a volatile market.ArdentX is providing therapy for its brokerage employees.Plus Prime Day results, road safety, Amazon’s warehouse waste, and more.They’re joined by special guests Bill Driegert, co-founder and head of operations, Uber Freight; Robert Moffitt, EVP and director of operations, New Legend Inc.; Austin Brizgys, VP of...2021-06-2359 min
WHAT THE TRUCK?!?Uber Freight moving to the beat of this drummerOn today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking to Uber Freight’s Bill Driegert who plays a drum solo, the five worst weather states for trucking, the CEO perspective from SmartHop's Guillermo Garcia on building a company, and CRST International's Hugh Ekberg on the potential impacts of a driver shortage.Plus, Bad News/Good News concerning this week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index, broker transparency, and the NFL’s COVID quandary.They’re joined by special guests Driegert, head of operations and co-founder, Uber Freight; Ekberg, president and CEO, CRST International; Garcia, co...2020-10-0955 min
The Future of Supply Chain: a Dynamo Ventures PodcastRe-Air: Surge Pricing, Understanding the Market, and Building a Sustainable Business with Bill Driegert of Uber Freight*From time to time we’ll re-air a previous episode of the show that our newer audience may have missed.*
On this episode, Santosh interview Bill Driegert, Head of Operations and Co-Founder of Uber Freight. We discussed surge pricing, understanding the market, and building a sustainable supply chain business.2020-07-0838 min
MadGaines Live! By Cassandra GainesCo-Founder of Uber Freight Discusses Strategy and the Future Wed June 10Transportation industry influencer hosts an exclusive interview with the Co-Founder and Head of Operations of Uber Freight, Bill Driegert. MadGaines Live is a show created to unite the transportation industry through education and entertainment.Madtropolis is a fictional city created by Cassandra Gaines (aka MadGaines) and her friends, including the famous "Guv," J.D. Redmon. The goal of Madtropolis is to unite shippers, carriers and brokers together on one forum for collaboration, education and support. Together, we can be better.Find out more information about Cassandra at here website hereSee the shows live on...2020-06-101h 03
FreightWaves LIVE: An Events PodcastResponding to the Coronavirus Pandemic With Real-Time Logistics #FWLive @HomeBill Driegert, Head of Operations and Co-founder of Uber Freight, discusses the “uberization” of freight and the importance of creating a reliable, flexible and transparent communication network, as well as how the company is working to support carriers during this time and how logistics technology is taking these efforts to the next level through instant, real-time freight.Apple PodcastsSpotifyRewatch the LIVE streamMore FreightWaves Podcasts
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-06-0919 min
WHAT THE TRUCK?!?Is freight headed for a cliff?On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about the state of freight and if volumes are headed for a cliff. How are truckers and warehouse workers dealing with the outbreak and why are they striking?Uber Freight’s, head of operations and co-founder, Bill Driegert dials in to talk about what his company is doing to support drivers.Owner/operator Ingrid Brown updates us on what she’s seeing dock to dock and coast to coast as she delivers freight during the covid-19 outbreak.It’s Strickland Business as Zack Strickla...2020-03-301h 01
The Future of Supply Chain: a Dynamo Ventures PodcastSurge Pricing, Understanding the Market, and Building a Sustainable Business with Bill Driegert of Uber FreightIn this episode of the Future of Supply Chain podcast, we sat down with Bill Driegert, Head of Operations and Co-Founder of Uber Freight. We discussed surge pricing, understanding the market, and building a sustainable supply chain business. The post #39: Surge Pricing, Understanding the Market, and Building a Sustainable Business with Bill Driegert of Uber Freight appeared first on The Future of Supply Chain: A Dynamo Ventures Podcast.
2020-01-1538 min
FreightWaves LIVE: An Events PodcastHow the Uberization of freight is transforming logistics - #FWLive ChicagoHow the Uberization of freight is transforming logistics - From FreightWaves LIVE: Chicago Day 1 Bill Driegert, Senior Director Uber Freight.Apple PodcastsSpotifyRewatch the LIVE streams on YouTubeMore FreightWaves Podcasts
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-12-2422 min
FreightvineSolving the Driver Shortage: The value of 12 minutes | David CorrellIn this week’s episode, Chris is joined by a colleague at the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics and fellow Research Scientist, Dr. David Correll. At MIT, Dave leads the FreightLab’s driver initiative which is focused on North American over-the-road truck drivers, and finding ways to increase utilization and profitability while also improving the driver experience. Chris and Dave discuss several research findings related to the alleged “driver shortage,” including Hours of Service (HOS) utilization, day of the week effects, and driver retention tactics. Dave goes on to explain why he believes there is a utilization crisis versus a driver...2019-12-0533 min
FreightvineUberization & the Shifting Shipper/Carrier Relationship | Bill Driegert
In this episode, freight innovator Bill Driegert joins Chris Caplice to discuss how digital freight matchers like Uber Freight are shifting the traditional relationship between shippers, carriers, and drivers. Bill also explains the impact of increased visibility a la driver ratings and reviews as well as the benefits of a shared trailer pool like UberFreight’s Powerloop. Inam Iyoob then joins Chris to provide this week’s market update and rate forecast.
[02:47] In case you’re interested, here’s the 2016 Armstrong report about digital freight matching that Chris mentioned: https://www.3plogistics.com/product/digital-freight-matching-capturing-technology-based-efficiencies-trucking-industry/.
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Leaders in Tech and Ecommerce#12: The 4M’s of Hyper Scaling with Bill Driegert Co-founder Uber FreightUber Freight seamlessly connects trucking companies with loads to haul. In their own words: “We’re driven by a simple belief. When shippers and carriers have the freedom to move together, the entire industry moves ahead”Discover more details here.Some of the highlights of the episode:How Uber Freight helps drivers make faster and better decisions through pricing transparencyThe 4M’s of Hyper Scaling- Management, Metrics, Meetings and MessagingOver 85% of carriers in the US have fewer than 10 trucks - why does that matter?How Uber Freight...2019-07-1853 min
Leaders in Supply Chain and Logistics Podcast#48: Bill Driegert Head of Operations and Co-founder of Uber FreightUber Freight seamlessly connects trucking companies with loads to haul. In their own words: “We’re driven by a simple belief. When shippers and carriers have the freedom to move together, the entire industry moves ahead”Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode:How Uber Freight helps drivers make faster and better decisions through pricing transparencyThe 4M’s of Hyper Scaling- Management, Metrics, Meetings and MessagingOver 85% of carriers in the US have fewer than 10 trucks - why does that matter?How Uber Freight...2019-07-1853 min