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Freight 360Transportation Law with Matt Leffler Part 1 | Episode 293In this first segment of 2 part episode, attorney and law professor Matthew Leffler joins the hosts to unpack key legal issues in trucking. They cover non-compete agreements, broker transparency, driver safety, shipper-broker contracts, and recent cases like Werner and Wabash. Leffler shares insights on legal risks, evolving regulations, and how automation could reshape the industry—emphasizing the need for education, clear contracts, and better documentation.Armchair AttorneyMatt Leffler LinkedIn Support Our Sponsors:QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics...2025-05-091h 05
Trucksafe LIVE!Ep. 48 - English ProficiencyIn this episode, we’re joined by Matt Leffler (the Armchair Attorney) and Jack Van Steenburg (former FMCSA Chief Safety Officer) to break down President Trump’s April 28, 2025 Executive Order on English proficiency among commercial drivers. We’ll discuss the history of the issue and what fleets and drivers need to know to stay compliant.2025-05-011h 00
FreightWaves LIVE: An Events PodcastThe Future of Broker TransparencyMatt Leffler, the Armchair Attorney, joins Grace Sharkey to break down the Pink Cheetah Express v. TQL lawsuit and the ongoing debate about what information should be shared between brokers and carriers.Join the Owner Operator &Small Fleet SummitOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-03-2715 min
The Freight Coach Podcast1149. #TFCP - Federal Lawsuit Over Freight Broker Transparency!?We’re excited to have The Armchair Attorney Matt Leffler back to the show today to discuss broker transparency and its legal implications! Matt begins with a historical overview of regulations from the 1980s, the ongoing Pink Cheetah lawsuit against TQL, which raises significant concerns regarding profit margins and the demand for transparency in broker operations, the potential consequences of enforced transparency, the crucial role of industry associations in navigating these legal challenges, and the necessity for businesses to be aware of their operational costs to maintain profitability! About Matthew Leffler Mat...2025-03-0733 min
The Fabric of AmericaHaley Leffler from Outbound Candle Co on Growing In A Saturated MarketIn this episode, we sit down with Haley, the creator behind Outbound Candle Co., to delve into the artistry, challenges, and joy of building a small business. From her passion for crafting candles that evoke emotions to learning how to sell wholesale, Haley shares how she’s turned her creative spark into a thriving business that lights up homes and hearts. Join us as we explore the magic of creating scents, the resilience of small business ownership, and the power of connection through meaningful products.Find your Outbound Candle Co candle here:https://outboundcandleco.com/co...2024-12-101h 06
Spirit Mornings12-04-24 Spirit Mornings ShowHeartland Tour - Lincoln Pius X Catholic High School
Guest Time Stamps:
-Morning Prayer (Fr. Taylor Leffler): 5:53
-Tom Korta (Chief Administrative Officer): 9:50
-Terry Kathol (Principal): 20:41
-Alex Hain '11, Jessie Huls '97, Jennie Kobza '11, Matt Heilbel '79, and John Zach '02 (Staff and Alumni): 39:13
-Scotty Sullivan (Campus Ministry): 55:03
-Good Book Club: Nehemiah 2:1-20 - Fr. Matthew Kovar (North American Martyrs, Lincoln and Freshman Theology Teacher, Lincoln Pius X): 1:11:15
-Lucy, Jamie, Jackson, Hector, and Faith (Student Life): 1:37:51
-Dominic, Allison, Lucy, Easton, and...2024-12-041h 57
The Freight Coach Podcast1083. #TFCP - Is Freight Broker Rate Transparency Even Legal?Today, we’ve got The Armchair Attorney Matt Leffler returning to the show to focus on broker transparency regulations and the latest on transportation industry rules! Matt discusses the ongoing debate about the benefits of transparency for carriers’ profitability, the importance of financial literacy, the risk of carriers operating below operational costs, reviewing broker-carrier agreements, and preparing for possible regulatory changes! About Matthew Leffler Matthew is a 3rd generation supply chain executive with over fifteen years of experience in safety, law, & maintenance. Matthew currently serves as Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Co...2024-12-0232 min
The Freight Break w/ Dan LindseyEp. 10 Matt LefflerMatt Leffer joins "The Freight Break" to talk about the pending FMCSA Rule Changes pertaining to Rate Transparency.2024-11-2746 minSpirit Mornings11-14-24 Spirit Mornings ShowHeartland Tour: Guardian Angels Central Catholic School, West Point, NE - Guest Time Stamps:
-Morning Prayer (Fr. Taylor Leffler): 5:45
-Andrew Bradley (School President) - Academic Excellence, Alumni Support, and New Governance Model: 9:42
-Matt Ridder '00 (Alumni) and Caleb Ridder (Student) - Multiple Generations of Alumni and the Reason for making Catholic School a Priority for you Children: 18:18
-Kate Hagemann '00 and Mollie Stokely '10 (Alumni Teachers) - What led you back to Guardian Angels Central Catholic?: 39:24 and 45:50
-Lisa Eisenmenger and Justin Steffensmeier '00 (Parents Investing in the School...2024-11-141h 57Spirit Mornings11-14-24 Spirit Mornings ShowHeartland Tour: Guardian Angels Central Catholic School, West Point, NE - Guest Time Stamps:
-Morning Prayer (Fr. Taylor Leffler): 5:45
-Andrew Bradley (School President) - Academic Excellence, Alumni Support, and New Governance Model: 9:42
-Matt Ridder '00 (Alumni) and Caleb Ridder (Student) - Multiple Generations of Alumni and the Reason for making Catholic School a Priority for you Children: 18:18
-Kate Hagemann '00 and Mollie Stokely '10 (Alumni Teachers) - What led you back to Guardian Angels Central Catholic?: 39:24 and 45:50
-Lisa Eisenmenger and Justin Steffensmeier '00 (Parents Investing in the School...2024-11-141h 57Spirit Mornings09-13-24 Spirit Mornings ShowGuest Time Stamps:
-Morning Prayer (Fr. Taylor Leffler): 10:30
-Sunday Mass Prep - Fr. Mark McKercher (Administrator, St. Robert Bellarine, Omaha): 13:23
-Allison Gingras (Catholic Author) - Book: “Encountering Signs of Faith: My Unexpected Journey with Sacramentals, the Saints, and the Abundant Grace of God”: 42:59
-GBC: – 2 Chronicles 9:1–12 – Fr. Stuart Crevcoure (Pastor, St. Mary in Tulsa, OK): 1:11:33
-Matt Heffron (Thomas More Society) Case Update: 1:39:072024-09-131h 58
The Freight Coach Podcast1015. #TFCP - Is The Non-Compete Debate FINALLY Dead?!Today’s episode with our returning guest discusses the latest update on non-compete agreements within the transportation market! The Armchair Attorney Matt Leffler covers the Federal Trade Commission's recent ban on these agreements, diversifying client bases to mitigate risks, regulatory challenges, and insurance requirements. Keep tuning in to stay updated! About Matthew Leffler Matthew is a 3rd generation supply chain executive with over fifteen years of experience in safety, law, & maintenance. Matthew currently serves as Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Contract Leasing Corp. He is also an attorney that provides leg...2024-08-2633 min
2 Dawgs, 1 Pod.2 Dawgs, 1 Pod. Episode 1: The Armchair AttorneyOur very FIRST podcast episode! 🐾 Hosted by Will Hopkins & Matt Dahl, with special guest Atty. Matthew Leffler, we're diving into EVERYTHING about freight! Don't miss out – it's going to be an insightful discussion!2024-05-161h 01
Music Production Podcast for DIY Music Producers and Artists | Inside The Mix#135: Music Mastering Fundamentals: Debunking Myths and Misconceptions with Mat Leffler-SchulmanSend me a messageHave you ever wondered what the term mastering refers to? Maybe you're seeking answers to topics: mastering music fundamentals, mastering vs mixing, the best AI mastering, or maybe just what is mastering a song. Then check out EP 135 of the Inside The Mix podcast.Step into the studio with me, as I sit down with Baltimore's own Mat Leffler-Schulman, a mastering maestro with a knack for bringing colours to sound through his unique chromasthesia. In a symphony of advice and anecdotes, we address the myths clinging to the shadows...2024-03-2645 min
Explore New Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentHits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood by Ed ZwickPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/696106 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood Author: Ed Zwick Narrator: Ed Zwick Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 24 minutes Release date: February 13, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.25 of Total 4 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER * USA TODAY BESTSELLER “This funny, insightful, and deliciously dishy memoir” (Town & Country) from the director of Blood Diamond, The Last Samurai, Legends of the Fall, and Glory, creator of thirtysomething, and executive producer of My So-Called Life, “takes its place alongside Adventures in the Sc...2024-02-1303 min
Vargtimmen2023 [del 1]Året i bild Vi summerar skräckåret 2023 genom att utse årets det ena och årets det andra, i gammal beprövad Vargtimmen-tradition, trots upprepade bedyranden under året att det är dags att uppdatera sig till ett mer hanterligt format. Men förändring förutsätter risktagande, och risktagande kan innebära obehagligheter. Så vi gör såhär nu; fortsättning följer om tre veckor igen. Tomas frågar sig om det snygga citatet "It preys on the weak and the wounded" i den onödigt svaga The Boogeyman är en stöld från eller en hyllning...2024-01-2155 min
Explore New Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentSoundtrack of Silence: Love, Loss, and a Playlist for Life by Matt HayPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/682215 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Soundtrack of Silence: Love, Loss, and a Playlist for Life Author: Matt Hay Narrator: Matt Hay Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 58 minutes Release date: January 9, 2024 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: This program is read by the author. An inspiring memoir of a young man who discovered he was going completely deaf just at the moment he’d fallen in love for the first time. As a child, Matt Hay didn’t know his hearing wasn’t the way everyone else processed sound—because of the workarounds he did to fit in...2024-01-0905 min
FreightWaves NOWForward Air/Omni case goes to another levelMatt Leffler - Armchair Attorney - Chicago, IL2024-01-0310 minFreightWaves NOWRound Table - What should you do as a carrier if a brokerage you work with fails?Matt Leffler - Armchair Attorney - Chicago, IL
Sean Smith - VP of Product - Denim - Boston, MA
Bill Priestley - Producer - FreightWaves NOW2023-12-1509 minFreightWaves NOWNew lawsuit between FedEx Ground and contractorsMatt Leffler - The Armchair Attorney - Chicago, IL
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/lawsuit-could-launch-different-type-of-legal-battle-between-fedex-ground-contractors2023-12-1109 minFreightWaves NOWRound Table - How do you define an independent contractor?Matt Leffler - The Armchair Attorney - Chicago, IL
Paul Torlina - Advocacy Counsel - OOIDA - Lees Summit, MO
Bill Priestley - Producer - FreightWaves NOW2023-11-1612 minFreightWaves NOWRound Table - How will the Forward Air/Omni Logistics deal play out in a courtroom?Matt Leffler - The Armchair Attorney - Chicago, IL
Bill Priestley - Producer - FreightWaves NOW2023-11-0110 minFreightWaves NOWRound Table - What to make of the Forward Air/Omni Logistics merger - or non merger?Matt Leffler - Armchair Attorney - Chicago, IL
Spencer Tenney - President and CEO - The Tenney Group - Nashville, TN
Bill Priestley - Producer - FreightWaves NOW2023-10-2711 minFreightWaves NOWIs the Forward Air/Omni merger in trouble?Matt Leffler - Arm Chair Attorney - Chicago, IL2023-10-1310 minFreightWaves NOWRound Table - What is the effect of the TQL lawsuit on brokerages?Matt Leffler - The Armchair Attorney - Chicago, IL
Bill Priestley - Producer - FreightWaves NOW2023-10-0512 minFreightWaves NOWBroker dodges liability in $18M verdictMatt Leffler - The Armchair Attorney - Chicago, IL
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/broker-dodges-liability-in-18m-verdict-had-no-control-over-carrier2023-10-0209 minFreightWaves NOWPrivacy concerns not adhered to in biometric testing case in ILMatt Leffler - The Armchair Attorney - Chicago, IL2023-09-2008 minFreightWaves NOWRound Table - What will come of Werner’s $136M judgments?Matt Leffler - Armchair Attorney - Chicago, IL
Bill Priestley - Producer - FreightWaves NOW2023-09-0610 minFreightWaves NOWWhy is Werner going to the Texas Supreme Court on a $100M judgment?Matt Leffler - Armchair Attorney - Chicago, IL2023-08-2511 minFreightWaves NOWRound Table - Are proposed changes by the FMCSA concerning rest break rules a good idea?Brandon Wiseman - CEO - Trucksafe - Greenfield, IN
Matt Leffler - The Armchair Attorney - Chicago, IL
Bill Priestley - Producer - FreightWaves NOW
Two states (California and Washington) wanted to implement more frequent and longer rest breaks for drivers in their states.
The trump admin controlled FMCSA said “no, commerce is interstate, having a federal standard for rest breaks will keep things safer than having a state by state standard”
Now the biden admin controlled FMCSA is backtracking on that, saying to the states “if you can prove safety is enhanced both intra a...2023-08-1511 minFreightWaves NOWLatest from the CVSA on International Road Check ResultsMatt Leffler - The Armchair Attorney - Chicago, IL
https://www.cvsa.org/news/2023-roadcheck-results/2023-08-1509 minFreightWaves NOWRound Table - Should brokers be held liable for carrier accidents?Brandon Wiseman - CEO - TruckSafe - Greenfield, IN
Matt Leffler - The Armchair Attorney - Chicago, IL
Bill Priestley - Producer - FreightWaves NOW2023-07-2513 minFreightWaves NOWThe legal position of Yellow after last night’s extensionMatt Leffler - The Armchair Attorney - Chicago, IL2023-07-2410 minFreightWaves NOWAre the “no-shows” legal at west coast ports during labor negotiations?Lauren Beagen - The Maritime Professor - Boston, MA
Matt Leffler - The Armchair Attorney - Chicacgo, IL
The PMA says that these are coordinated efforts, the ILWU disputes that - what are the legal ramifications here and are ILWU workers creating a hostile working relationship?
Can the federal government force these workers back on the docks?
2023-06-1310 minFreightWaves NOWThe AB5 battle is joined - how does this change the case?Matt Leffler - Armchair Attorney - Chicago, IL2023-05-1909 minFreightWaves NOWA closer look at the Convoy vs. DAT case“The Court went on to cite Ruckelshaus v. Monsanto to explain its reasoning: “[I]f an individual discloses his trade secret to others who are under no obligation to protect the confidentiality of the information, or otherwise publicly discloses the secret, his property right is extinguished.”
Thomas Wasson - Enterprise Trucking Expert - FreightWaves - Chattanooga, TN
Matt Leffler - Armchair Attorney - Chicago, IL
Bill Priestley - Producer - FreightWaves NOW2023-05-0511 minFreightWaves NOWWho should be sued in a cargo theft case - as opposed to who isMatt Leffler - Armchair Attorney - Chicago, IL
Bill Priestley - Producer - FreightWaves NOW
2023-04-2111 minFreightWaves NOWRound Table - When and how to shut things down in your businessBill Priestley - Producer - FreightWaves
Tony Mulvey - Senior Research Analyst - FreightWaves
Matt Leffler - Armchair Attorney - Chicago, IL
2023-04-1212 min
FreightWaves LIVE: An Events PodcastHow Regulations and Legal Liabilities Will Affect the IndustryThe 3PL space is dealing with several major legal issues from non-competes to accident liabilities. The Armchair Attorney Matt Leffler breaks down his thoughts on the top 3 issues facing intermediaries in this fireside chat with FreightWaves' Kaylee Nix.Follow FreightWaves PodcastsJoin the 3PL Summit
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-04-0715 minFreightWaves NOWRoundtable - Why ELDs cant actually solve our hours of service problemMatt Leffler - Armchair Attorney
Brandon Wiseman - CEO - trucksafe.com
2023-04-0311 min
Working Class AudioWCA #422 with Mat Leffler-Schulman - The Bartender Analogy, Handling Money, Flooded Basements, Analog Mastering, and Oblique StrategiesMy guest is Mat Leffler-Schulman, a mastering engineer based out of Baltimore, Maryland, who has worked with Jon Batiste, will.i.am, Blondie, Gipsy Kings, The National Symphony Orchestra, and Ice Cube.In this episode, we discussFlooded BasementsDC SuburbsRunning a StudioSpousal Business PartnerMTSUHandling MoneyBusiness EntitiesErrors and OmissionsRow House StudioMoving OverseasThe Finances of Remote WorkMoving to MasteringThe Bartender AnalogyAnalog MasteringWorking from HomeWord of MouthOblique StrategiesMastering ProcessRatesLikes and Dislikes of Pro AudioWork/Life BalanceMatt's Rant: Holding the LineLinks and Show NotesMat's SiteOblique StrategiesCreditsGuest: Mat...2023-01-1752 min
Working Class AudioWCA #422 with Mat Leffler-Schulman - The Bartender Analogy, Handling Money, Flooded Basements, Analog Mastering, and Oblique StrategiesMy guest is Mat Leffler-Schulman, a mastering engineer based out of Baltimore, Maryland, who has worked with Jon Batiste, will.i.am, Blondie, Gipsy Kings, The National Symphony Orchestra, and Ice Cube.In this episode, we discuss
Flooded Basements
DC Suburbs
Running a Studio
Spousal Business Partner
MTSU
Handling Money
Business Entities
Errors and Omissions
Row House Studio
Moving Overseas
The Finances of Remote Work
Moving to Mastering
The Bartender Analogy
Analog Mastering
Working from Home
Word of Mouth
Oblique Strategies
Mastering Process
Rates
Likes and Dislikes of Pro Audio
Work/Life Balance
2023-01-1653 min
Practically Ranching#29 - Jacquelyne Leffler - Where Agriculture is a ProfessionJacqueline Leffler is a worker. She's also a thinker. And a competitor.When you throw in her father, Bill, and grandfather, Jackie, who had business cards listing their contact info alongside the slogan, "Leffler Farms, Inc...Where Agriculture is a Profession," it's a recipe for success. In addition to farming alongside her dad and grandpa, Jacquelyne has started a direct-to-consumer beef business, Leffler Prime Performance, that helps her add value to their family's stocker/backgrounder and cattle feeding business.In addition, she coaches athletes competing in track and field throwing events. 2022-12-2153 min
Standing Out: A Podcast About Sales, Marketing and LeadershipStanding Out - Episode 200 with guest host Matt LefflerOn Episode 200 of Standing Out, Guest host Matt Leffler of Armchair Attorney™ and Trey celebrate episode 200! Tune in to hear why this is the LAST SHOW of 2022, swag giveaway winners, and what’s ahead for the show. Many thanks to our sponsor, TAFS, the good guys in freight factoring. To learn more and get started click HERE. Standing Out is a daily sale, marketing & leadership podcast powered by BETA Consulting Group, created to highlight best practices from industry leaders with incredible experience and insights! The goal is to entertain, educate & inspire individuals & companies to improve their sa...2022-12-1959 min
FranceFineArt🔊 “a ppr oc he“ 6e édition Un salon dédié à l’expérimentation du médium photographiqueau 40 rue de Richelieu [Le Molière], Parisdu 10 au 13 novembre 2022“a ppr oc he“ 6e éditionUn salon dédié à l’expérimentation du médium photographiqueau 40 rue de Richelieu [Le Molière], Parisdu 10 au 13 novembre 2022Interview de Emilia Genuardi, fondatrice et directrice d’ a ppr oc he,par Anne-Frédérique Fer, à Paris, le 2 novembre 2022, durée 12’23.© FranceFineArt.https://francefineart.com/2022/11/02/3341_approche_le-moliere/Emilia Genuardi, fondatrice et directriceIntroduction par Emilia Genuardi – Directrice, FondatriceLa sixième édition du salon a ppr oc he repousse les fr...2022-11-0312 minStanding Out: A Podcast About Sales, Marketing and LeadershipStanding Out - Episode 154 with guest Chris Horton and Matt LefflerOn Episode 154 of Standing Out, Chris Horton of BETA Consulting Group and Matt Leffler of Epika Fleet Services & The Armchair Attorney and Trey talk about the importance of truck maintenance, truck driver retention, and share upcoming events in the industry! Many thanks to our sponsor, TAFS, the good guys in freight factoring. To learn more and get started click HERE. Standing Out is a daily sale, marketing & leadership podcast powered by BETA Consulting Group, created to highlight best practices from industry leaders with incredible experience and insights! The goal is to entertain, educate & inspire individuals & comp...2022-10-0630 min
Trucksafe LIVE!Ep. 14 - Brokers Beware!This month, we're joined by the Armchair Attorney, Matt Leffler to discuss broker liability and where things stand following the Supreme Court's recent decision to deny review in the C.H. Robinson case. We'll also address recent efforts by the FMCSA to tackle unauthorized brokerage.2022-09-2150 min
WHAT THE TRUCK?!?Fantasy sports supply chains and double-brokering banditsWith fantasy football season set to kick off, it’s time for Dooner and The Dude to get TrophySmack’s Matt Walsh back on the show to talk about the supply chain behind the awards for the greatest office competition known to man.FreightCaviar’s Paul-Bernard Jaroslawski takes us inside the world of double brokering and he may even have Armchair Attorney Matthew Leffler by his side to keep it all legal.Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle gets us up to speed on everything you need to know about brake safety week.Plus, trucker crushed b...2022-08-1956 minStanding Out: A Podcast About Sales, Marketing and LeadershipStanding Out - Episode 111 with guest Matt GoorOn Episode 111 of Standing Out, Matt Goor of Contract Leasing Corp. and guest host Matthew Leffler talk about his experience navigating the industry as a family-owned business during the Pandemic, subscribing to servant leadership, and achieving success after failures. Many thanks to our sponsor, TAFS, the good guys in freight factoring. To learn more and get started click HERE. Standing Out is a daily sale, marketing & leadership podcast powered by BETA Consulting Group, created to highlight best practices from industry leaders with incredible experience and insights! The goal is to entertain, educate & inspire individuals & companies to i...2022-08-0431 min
Fair DebtEpisode 26 Stop thinking about accounts and start thinking about customersWhat you'll learn about in this episode:According to many experts a majority of financial service organizations are now focused on growth and innovation data initiatives, compared with a few years ago when organizations focused more on defensive initiatives including regulatory, compliance goals. In this episode we will discuss the key foundational components of becoming a data first culture, and the lessons the software development lifecycle can teach you about the culture, cohesion and psychological safety needed to ignite innovation.Key TakeawaysKeys to creating a "Data-First" Culture2022-08-0457 minStanding Out: A Podcast About Sales, Marketing and LeadershipStanding Out - Episode 74 with guests Matt Leffler and Chris HortonOn Episode 74 of Standing Out, Matt Leffler, Chris Horton, and Trey talk about building a brand, controlling the narrative, and using logos strategically. Many thanks to our sponsor, TAFS, the good guys in freight factoring. To learn more and get started click HERE. Standing Out is a daily sale, marketing & leadership podcast powered by BETA Consulting Group, created to highlight best practices from industry leaders with incredible experience and insights! The goal is to entertain, educate & inspire individuals & companies to improve their sales, marketing & leadership development outcomes. For full episode: https://www.linkedin.com/v...2022-06-1432 min