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Everything is LogisticsFreight Law Without the Legalese: Matthew Leffler on Contracts, Claims, and Courtroom LessonsWhat happens when a trucking kid grows up to become the industry’s “Armchair Attorney”? Matthew Leffler is a third-generation trucking professional turned lawyer who has made it his mission to explain freight’s most complicated legal battles in plain English. From nuclear verdicts to AB5 fallout, broker transparency fights to chassis choice rulings—he translates court cases into actionable strategies carriers and brokers can actually use. If you’ve ever felt lost in the legal jargon but know your business depends on getting it right, this conversation is for you.Key takeaways:Broker tran...
2025-09-231h 20
Armchair Attorney® PodcastSupply Chain 101Good afternoon, class. My name is Professor Leffler, and this is my colleague, Professor Schreiber. Today we're going to be discussing how everything moves. Today, we study logistics.Welcome to Supply Chain 101.This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your next adventure, DAT is building the most trusted marketplace in freight. New users of DAT can save 10% off for the first 12 months by following the link below. Built on...
2025-07-081h 11
Freight 360Transportation Law with Matt Leffler Part 2 | Episode 293In this second 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: Freight Collection Solutions - Click HereQuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here
2025-05-1341 minFreight 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: Freight Collection Solutions - Click HereQuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here
2025-05-091h 05Armchair Attorney® PodcastFreight 360Oh this is a good one! I had the great privilege to sit down with the team at Freight 360. We dig deep on some of the biggest legal issues facing the supply chain. Broker Liability? We cover it! Nuclear Verdicts? We cover it! Broker Transparency? We cover it! English proficiency? We cover it! You will not want to miss this one, my friends!This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your next adventure, D...
2025-05-081h 41Armchair Attorney® PodcastTrucksafe LIVE - Episode 48 - English ProficiencyIt's a simulcast! In our 97th episode, I join my good friend Brandon Wiseman as well as Rob Carpenter, Brian Runnels, & Jack Van Steenburg to discuss President Trump's Executive Order on English Proficiency for CDL holders. Get ready!This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your next adventure, DAT is building the most trusted marketplace in freight. New users of DAT can save 10% off for the first 12 months by following the link below.
2025-05-021h 00Armchair Attorney® PodcastFreight IntelligenceI am excited to welcome Ryan Joyce, CEO & Co-Founder of GenLogs to dig deep in freight intelligence as well as his time with the CIA. In this conversation, we talk about our families as well as the events that led to Ryan serving his country. Finally we look at the technology that is powering GenLogs battle against fraud & theft in the trucking industry. This is a conversation that you will enjoy! To see more of GenLogs, check this out. This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers d...
2025-04-2453 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastPink Cheetah v. TQLWe are so back! Total Quality Logistics (TQL), the nation’s second-largest freight broker, is under fire in a new federal lawsuit filed on Feb. 25 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.Pink Cheetah Express LLC, a small Kissimmee, Florida-based motor carrier, alleges that TQL has flouted a 2023 Department of Transportation order mandating compliance with federal broker transparency rules. The suit, which seeks declaratory and injunctive relief, reignites a long-simmering debate over rate transparency in the trucking industry – just as freight markets brace for new tariffs.The complaint centers on TQL’s alle...
2025-04-1146 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastInternational Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA)If you're following the tariff discussion, you better understand IEEPA. This post aims to make sense of IEEPA, which is a US federal law enacted in October of 1977, & signed by President Jimmy Carter in December of 1977. It grants the President broad authority to regulate international commerce & economic transactions during a declared national emergency.Let me be clear, this is not intended as a pro or anti Trump post. This is simply how I answer a question I have been getting a lot lately: "How can Trump unilaterally implement tariffs absent congressional advice & consent?"As a...
2025-04-0927 min
Talking the PlankTalking the Plank: Track Ft. Cade Reikowski and Matthew Leffler Ep.18Gavin talks to Sophomore Cade Reikowski and Senior Matthew Leffler about track season starting up, and what they are looking forward to. Also, how they can improve their skills and the team outlook for the season.
2025-03-1326 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastPromises Made, Promises KeptMyCarrier began a fight with project44 that they could never win. In a closely watched dispute over API services in the logistics industry, the Delaware Court of Chancery has found that MyCarrier likely did breach its contract with project44 both by "building behind" project44 as well as transitioning to an alternative provider, SMC3. Despite the likely breach, the Court determined that project44 failed to show irreparable harm, a key requirement for injunctive relief & denied project44’s motion for a preliminary injunction against MyCarrier.🔹 The Issue: MyCarrier, which licensed project44’s API services, was accused...
2025-03-0621 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastTMC Annual Meeting 2025!In this edition, we welcome back friend of the show, Amanda Schuier, Strategic Maintenance Director at Jetco Delivery & TMC General Chairman 2024 - 2025 to chat about the upcoming Technology & Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Associations Annual Meeting. We talk maintenance, we take safety, & we talk what's next!This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your next adventure, DAT is building the most trusted marketplace in freight. New users of DAT can save 10% off for...
2025-03-0318 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastA Valentine's Day Special!In this installment, we have a Valentine's Day Special with the one & only Kary Jablonski! Now I've been a fan of Kary for a while & am excited to sit down with her this week. With the Trucker Tools & DAT Freight & Analytics combo, we have a lot to discuss! This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your next adventure, DAT is building the most trusted marketplace in freight. New users of DAT can save 10% off f...
2025-02-1951 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastFreight Essentials v GlobalTranzIn this installment we talk about the Freight Essentials v. GlobalTranz & Worldwide Express, a lawsuit filed by Dylan Admire of Freight Essentials containing some pretty wild allegations. Disclaimer: This is just the Complaint & the Defendants have not filed their Answers yet. Everything in the Complaint will remain allegations unless & until we have a finding of fact by the fact-finder. In this case, a jury. Disclaimer over. Let's get into it. GlobalTranz is accused of misrepresenting transportation costs to business development companies (BDCs), which caused them to lose out on their portion of gross...
2025-02-101h 05Armchair Attorney® PodcastSilver LiningsOver the last few years we've seen an explosion of freight-related creators building incredible audiences. And that appetite isn't going anywhere. In our latest episode, we welcome Andrew Silver, Host of The Freight Pod & the Former CEO of MoLo Solutions. This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your next adventure, DAT is building the most trusted marketplace in freight. New users of DAT can save 10% off for the first 12 months by following the l...
2025-01-2856 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastWe Are FreightIn this installment, I sit down with Tristan Bordallo, CEO & Founder of Iamfr8, a California-based trucking company, as well as the Founder of Fr8topia, a California-based freight brokerage. We often hear the phrase "walk a mile in someone else's shoes," but how about driving 500 miles in someone else's twin screws? As a broker, it can be hard to appreciate just how challenging it is as a trucker to safely deliver freight on-time & undamaged. Well, Tristan took the plunge to start his own asset-based trucking company to learn more. In this conversation we dig into the challenges o...
2024-12-3052 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastDiagnostics Done RightIn this installment, we welcome back friend of the show Tyler Robertson, CEO of Diesel Laptops, the leading heavy duty diagnostics & repair company in the US. In the heavy duty space, it's all about the right part at the right time for the right price. No one does it better than the team at Diesel Laptops. From fault code to part identification & everything in-between, Tyler & his team are reshaping the heavy duty service industry. This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether y...
2024-12-2348 min
Let’s Talk LogisticsLet's Talk Logistics with Matthew LefflerMatthew Leffler, the Armchair Attorney, dives into freight’s legal chaos, broken agency models, and the rise of AI in logistics. Discover what’s reshaping the industry and how shippers can stay ahead of the curve.
Key Chapters:
(0:00) Intro to the Ep
(3:37) Hot Topic on World Wide Express
(8:04) Private Equity buying the Industry
(13:40) Glorified Agent Models with the Right Company
(19:01) EBITDA and Private Equity
(23:01) EBITDA and Showing Profit
(27:31) DAT’s Acquisition of Trucker Tools
(33:30)Longshoremen Strike
(36:26)AI’s role in...
2024-12-191h 04Armchair Attorney® PodcastFreightVana to Acquire LoadsmithIn this installment, we welcome back friend of the show, Shannon Breen, of FreightVana fame to give us a rundown of the latest news coming out of his organization. Last week, it was announced that FreightVana would acquire the brokerage of Loadsmith. We talk freight. We talk trailers. And we talk 2025. Get ready!This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your next adventure, DAT is building the most trusted marketplace in freight. New users of...
2024-12-1133 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastI am the Law! An FMCSA Regulatory UpdateOnce again we welcome back friend of the show, Brandon Wiseman, to do a deep dive on the latest regulations from the FMCSA. From clearinghouse to broker transparency, seed regulators to autonomous trucks, this is the information that sets the stage for 2025. This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your next adventure, DAT is building the most trusted marketplace in freight. New users of DAT can save 10% off for the first 12 months by f...
2024-12-0959 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastFourKites Settles Legal Battles with project44Freight visibility platform, FourKites, Inc., did not see this one coming. A couple months ago, I covered the most important corporate defamation case in the US: project44 v FourKites, Inc. Back in March, we had a ruling. In the end, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that, “… a corporation has a distinct reputation from that of its management- level employees and an interest in protecting that reputation among its employees and the public at large.” Today we have a settlement.TLDR: project44 won. As an Illinois attorney, this was the likely outcome. project44 sued for defama...
2024-12-0331 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastTrailers are the Future of LogisticsI love trailers. You love trailers. We all love trailers! And this episode, I am joined by Craig Barth, Chief Financial Officer of Premier Trailer Leasing, one of the largest & most agile trailer leasing companies in the United States. With over 60,000 trailers in their fleet, you know we are going to talk trailers. Rent vs buy? Full service vs net leasing? Refrigeration vs dry van? If you love trailers, and I know you do, check out our full conversation!This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT h...
2024-11-2528 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastThe Metamorphosis - Part 1The Metamorphosis (1915) by Franz Kafka is a surreal novella that follows the story of Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman who wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a giant insect. As Gregor grapples with his new horrifying form, he is shunned by his family and isolated in his room. The narrative explores themes of alienation, identity, and the dehumanizing effects of modern life, as Gregor's metamorphosis serves as a metaphor for his declining sense of self-worth and his family's growing disdain. Kafka's unsettling portrayal of Gregor’s gradual loss of humanity invites readers to reflect on...
2024-11-1152 min
Meet Me for CoffeeEp. 44 - A Conversation with Matthew Leffler & Graham GonzalesJoin our host Samantha, and her guests Matthew Leffler (our industry's best known attorney) and Graham Gonzales (our industry's best known insurance guru) as they discuss the rapidly evolving legal and risk landscape for brokerages. We will cover topics like the turmoil surety bond markets are in, how 3PL insurance rates are impacted by large verdicts and what these large verdicts mean for legal risk, how fraud is changing the cargo insurance landscape, what shippers should expect of their partners from an insurance standpoint, what brokers should expect of their carrier partners, and more! Bring all your q...
2024-11-0856 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastThe End of a CycleIn this installment of Fleeting Conversations, we welcome back friends of the show, Ken Adamo, Chief of Analytics at DAT Freight & Analytics, as well as Jason Miller, Interim Chairperson for the Department of Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business and the Eli Broad Endowed Professor of Supply Chain Management. Have we entered a new freight cycle? What will Americans find in their stockings this year? We ask some of the brightest minds in freight to find out more. This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & An...
2024-11-081h 03Armchair Attorney® PodcastMutha Trucker NewsOver the past decade, Alex Mai has transformed the media landscape with unparalleled content geared towards truckers & transportation enthusiasts. As the Founder & CEO of Mutha Trucker News, Alex has built one of the most recognized brands in the business. And with over 586,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel, there is not doubt why. Suffice it to say, I need to talk with this mutha trucker!What do we make of the driver shortage or lack there of? A new study commissioned by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration & conducted by The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, a...
2024-11-0157 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastForward Air - The Story ContinuedWithout a doubt the Forward Air & Omni merger was the most interesting merger I have followed. Here's the TL;DR: Publicly-traded trucking company tries to acquire PE-backed freight forwarder. Deal is structured to circumvent a shareholder vote of the public trucking company. Deal is announced & shareholders of public trucking company sue to enjoin, demanding a vote. Injunction gets removed because the deal was [checks notes] structured to circumvent that same vote. Public company faces backlash, & tries to pull out. PE-backed freight forwarded says, 'nope'. Both parties end up in the Delaware Chancery Court. Specific performance...
2024-10-2118 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastCountdown to January 15, 2025The International Longshoremen's Association & United States Maritime Alliance announced they reached a tentative deal Thursday night. The tentative agreement is for a wage increase of around 62% over six years & extend the master contract until January 15, 2025. The parties will continue to negotiate the outstanding issues.The outstanding issues you may ask?Autotomation. And to dig into this more, we welcome Captain John Konrad to help explain what this means for global supply chains. Captain Konrad is the founder and CEO of gCaptain and author of the book Fire On The Horizon: The Untold Story of...
2024-10-141h 01
Between the BriefsThe Hidden Chains: Unveiling the Truth Behind Non-Compete Agreements with Matthew LefflerIn this episode of Between The Briefs with Steno, Adrian Cea sits down with Matthew Leffler, a distinguished legal expert and host of the Fleeting Conversations podcast. Matthew offers a deep dive into the world of post-employment restrictive covenants, including non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure agreements. He unpacks how these agreements impact workers and employers, shedding light on the growing trend of regulatory changes and the challenges workers face in navigating these complex contracts.Matthew also explores the consequences of restrictive covenants on job mobility, the role of remote work in their enforcement, and the evolving legal landscape with...
2024-10-1034 minArmchair Attorney® Podcast103 Days.You have 103 days to get your affairs in order. 103 Days.The International Longshoremen's Association & United States Maritime Alliance announced they reached a tentative deal Thursday night. The tentative agreement is for a wage increase of around 62% over six years & extend the master contract until January 15, 2025. The parties will continue to negotiate the outstanding issues.We've been here before. April 26, 1956 began the era of containerization. Back then, longshoremen hand-loading a ship cost $5.86 a ton. Shipping containers brought the cost down all the way to 16 cents a ton. Using container shipping instead of break bulk shi...
2024-10-0404 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastThe Next Supply Chain CrisisIn our latest installment of Fleeting Conversations, we welcome Salvatore Mercogliano, PhD to the program. The topic, the next supply chain crisis. The United States Maritime Alliance & the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) are at an impasse over wages & automation. Set to expire on September 30, 2024, the current labor contract covers 45,000 dockworkers. With a coast-wide strike across 36 U.S. ports appearing increasingly likely & the Biden administration signaling it would not force the dockworkers back to work, the stage is set for a potentially devastating supply chain crisis. Dr. Mercogliano is the Chair of the Department of Hi...
2024-09-271h 06Armchair Attorney® PodcastThermonuclear Jury Verdicts, A BreakdownSafely delivering freight on time & undamaged is difficult even under the best of circumstances. And while professional driving is among the most common jobs in the US, it remains among the most dangerous. But it's getting harder. Much harder.Everyday we see news of nuclear verdicts. These verdicts are among the largest concerns for truckers & motor carriers. They impact everyone: from shippers to brokers to motor carriers to consumers. While not a legal term, nuclear verdicts generally describe any verdict exceeding $10M. These are not those verdicts.Increasingly the trucking industry is facing v...
2024-09-161h 03Armchair Attorney® PodcastBusiness is PersonalIn our latest installment of Fleeting Conversations, we are joined by Charlie Saffro, Founder & CEO of CS Recruiting, the leading supply chain & logistics recruiting company in the US. Through her leadership, Charlie & her team have built one of the most important Woman-Owned search firms that specializes in the Logistics, Transportation, and Supply Chain industry. We discuss Charlie's recent TedX talk & what is going on in the current labor market.This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home...
2024-09-0357 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastThe Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe (1839)Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American writer, poet, and literary critic, whose macabre and gothic tales left an indelible mark on American literature. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Poe faced a tumultuous early life marked by the death of his parents and a strained relationship with his foster family. Despite these challenges, he pursued a career in writing, quickly gaining a reputation for his dark and imaginative works. Poe's mastery of the short story is evident in classics such as "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Fall of the House of Usher," and "The Cask of Amontillado," where he delved into...
2024-08-261h 02Armchair Attorney® PodcastThe Modern 4PLIn Episode 72 of Fleeting Conversations, we welcome Sam Martinez, VP of Modern 4PL Strategy at Redwood Logics, Transport Topics' 45th largest logistics company. With 15 years of supply chain experience, Sam is a passionate advocate for leveraging technology to automate & eliminate supply chain bottlenecks through increased data visibility & an open ecosystem approach to integration.Redwood Logistics is a multimodal freight brokerage & logistics provider with services including truckload, less-than-truckload, refrigerated, flatbed & intermodal freight. This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're h...
2024-08-1955 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastConnected Services with Paul BurgoyneIn our latest episode of Fleeting Conversations, ol' Armchair Attorney® welcomes Paul Burgoyne, Founder & CEO of REACH | Vantage Solutions, a leading connected services platform in heavy duty trucking. Whether you're a commercial fleet or a provider of heavy duty services, discovering the right technician at the right time has never been more important. And with over 6,000 service events a day flowing through Reach, find out how truckers & technicians are leveraging the platform to help safely deliver freight on time & undamaged. Learn more at right here. This program is brought to you by DA...
2024-08-1455 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastBut is your truck safe?In episode 70 of Fleeting Conversations, we welcome back friend of the show, Brandon Wiseman, transportation lawyer & DOT guru. Brandon is the President & Founder of Trucksafe, a partner at the Childress Law, PLLC firm, & the Co-Founder of eRegs, a fully digital way for motor carriers to access, annotate, & distribute FMCSRs to their drivers. We cover regulatory compliance for motor carriers, the rise of nuclear verdicts, & the challenges facing regulated entities in a post-Chevron world. This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Wh...
2024-08-071h 00Armchair Attorney® PodcastHold the Freight!What happens when freight is held hostage? While rates remain in the favor of most shippers, the rise of freight fraud & theft continues to grow. In episode 69 of Fleeting Conversations, we welcome TJ Knudson, Regional Vice President of McClay's Logistics, & Tony Darnell, Regional Director of Operations at McClay's Logistics, to help us understand. We're talking supply chain, cargo theft, & the ever growing world of freight held hostage. We also provide the latest updates on the FTC's rule banning noncompetes. Spoiler: if you don't like noncompetes, you probably won't like the update. This program is...
2024-07-261h 01Armchair Attorney® PodcastWhat Happens when Federal District Courts Conflict?Non-competes: A tale of two lawsuits. Yesterday, in case no. 24-CV-01743, a US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania denied a motion for preliminary injunction thereby paving the way for the FTC's ban on noncompetes. In a nutshell, the court believes that the FTC's rule banning noncompetes is enforceable. So noncompetes are done, right? Not so fast. Remember that on July 3rd, 2024, in case no 24-CV-00986, a US District Court for the Northern District of Texas reached the exact opposite conclusion. Instead, that court issued the injunction that prevents the rul...
2024-07-2419 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastLeading through LogisticsIn this episode, we welcome Chris Fields, Vice President of Sales at Zelh Logistics, a leading remote staffing & solutions company focused on supply chain. Outsourcing has always been a part of logistics, but the business case has never been stronger & the risks never higher. In a world of global trade, discovering the right person at the right time at the right price can be the key differentiator.This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your...
2024-07-1656 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastChevron Deference: The Rise & Fall of the Administrative StateJune 28, 2024, Supreme Court case Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. 40 years of judicial precedent out the window, but what does it really mean? We dive deep into today's program!Chevron Deference is a principle rooted in administrative law that originated from the 1984 Supreme Court case Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. In this landmark decision, the Court established a two-step process for reviewing federal agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes. The first step requires courts to determine whether Congress has directly spoken to the precise issue at question. If...
2024-07-0851 min
Semi-RelatedLiability in the tech age | Armchair Attorney Matthew LefflerJoin Chris Torrence and Matthew Leffler, the 'Armchair Attorney,' as Leffler shares his journey from growing up in a trucking family to becoming a lawyer for the industry. Matthew reveals the challenges of working in insurance defense for catastrophic accidents, highlighting the underinsured and unsafe state of many commercial vehicles. He calls for increased insurance coverage and improved safety standards.
In this episode, Matthew discusses the principal themes of transportation: labor, assets, maintenance, tires, and insurance. He explores the industry's future, focusing on the four super trends—connected, autonomous, shared, and electric—and the rise of autonomous trucks.
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2024-06-271h 11Armchair Attorney® PodcastThere Will Come Soft RainsThis is an episode of my newest Podcast, LRC. In this podcast, we read short fiction. If you enjoy it, please subscribe on Apple or Spotify!Ray Bradbury (1920-2012) was an iconic American author, celebrated for his profound contributions to science fiction and fantasy literature. Born in Waukegan, Illinois, Bradbury developed a passion for writing at an early age, fueled by a love of adventure and imagination. His most famous work, "Fahrenheit 451" (1953), a dystopian novel about a future society where books are banned and burned, remains a cornerstone of American literature and a powerful commentary on censorship...
2024-06-2721 min
Freight FamousFreight Famous Ep.53: Non-competes, Autonomous Trucking and Nuclear Verdicts with Matthew LefflerAre non-competes helping or hindering your trucking business?In this episode of Freight Famous, host Justin Bailie interviews Matthew Leffler, The Armchair Attorney, to discuss non-competes, non-solicits, and the legal implications in the transportation industry. The conversation delves into the history and evolution of non-competes, shedding light on the predatory nature of these contracts and the challenges they pose for employees. The discussion also touches on the importance of understanding the legal implications of non-solicitation agreements and the need for businesses to focus on creating value rather than relying on legal tactics to retain employees. Additionally, the...
2024-06-191h 06Armchair Attorney® PodcastSage OutcastIn this episode, we dive deep in the world of over dimension freight with the oversized personality that is Sage Outcast. From driving a truck to brokering some of the most challenging freight in the business, Sage has the experience & expertise to backup just about anything up. We talk hot topics from driver shortage to safety & maintenance. Want to catch more of Sage? Find him on Twitter right here or on LinkedIn right here. This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available lo...
2024-06-171h 14Armchair Attorney® PodcastPlease AdviseIn this installment, we welcome the enigmatic Reed Loustalot of LOST FR8 fame & the Chief Marketing Officer of Truck Parking Club. From the brokerage floor to the center stage at FreightWaves, Reed started a movement that has no signs of slowing. Among the discord, two words echo in the supply chain: Please Advise.This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your next adventure, DAT is building the most trusted marketplace in freight. New...
2024-05-291h 05Armchair Attorney® PodcastSupply Chain Resilience: Navigating Turbulent WatersHere is the recoding from the dynamic virtual panel discussion featuring industry titans Jason Miller, Dave Broering, & Ben Gordon, as they delve into the intricacies of the current supply chain. Titled "Navigating the Supply Chain: Insights from Industry Leaders," this panel brings together three seasoned experts from diverse backgrounds to share their invaluable perspectives & strategies for success in today's complex supply chain landscape.Drawing upon their extensive experience at institutions like MSU, NFI, & Cambridge Capital, our panelists will explore a wide range of topics, including supply chain optimization, resilience in the face of disruptions, & mergers & acquisitions in...
2024-05-131h 03Armchair Attorney® Podcast24/7 RoadsideEach year truckers travel billions of miles to move billions of tons of freight. And having spent the last 15 years in trucking myself, one thing is clear: when it comes to the movement of goods, plan for the unexpected. This week I am joined by my friend, Tyler Harden, Chief Product Officer of TTN Fleet Solutions, one of the largest heavy duty emergency & roadside service networks in the US & Canada. For over a decade, TTN has been a trusted partner of fleets of all sizes when it comes to unplanned & roadside service. And who better than Tyler t...
2024-04-2959 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastTIA - The AftermathThis week we welcome Danielle Chaffin, Solutions Engineer with Revenova & a 3rd generation supply chain leader. Hot off the heels of the TIA (Transportation Intermediaries Association) in Phoenix, Danielle helps me understand what TIA is all about. But more than that, Danielle shares her experience as a third generation leader in supply chain, from the difficult calls when a parent or loved one is on the road, to solving big problems for brokers & truckers. These are the conversations that we need to have as an industry. Follow Danielle on Twitter / X right here!This program...
2024-04-221h 00Armchair Attorney® PodcastThe MergerOn January 25, 2024, Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) announced that it completed its previously announced acquisition of Omni Logistics, LLC. Together, Forward & Omni create a category leader in LTL with a differentiated service offering, industry-leading team, & expanded geographic footprint. It's also the most interesting merger in supply chain in over a decade (at least to me.)Having covered this deal with the better part of eight months, to me this was the inevitable outcome. But beyond the headlines is one of the most interesting transportation stories in the US supply chain. Who better to walk us through the p...
2024-04-1532 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastMaintenance Leaders of TomorrowIn this installment, we welcome Amanda Schuier, Strategic Maintenance Director at Jetco Delivery & the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) of American Trucking Associations, Inc's General Chairman & Treasurer. Having spent the better part of 15 years in heavy duty maintenance myself, I am excited! We talk leadership, maintenance, & diving into some of the largest challenges facing the transportation industry.Learn more about TMC fall meeting right here. And what's up with autonomous trucks here.This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're h...
2024-04-111h 01Armchair Attorney® PodcastConnect the Things, Automate Everything!We are so back & excited to welcome first-time guest, Chadd Olesen, CEO of AVRL to the program. Chadd is an entrepreneur & technologist that started one of the most interesting softwares companies in logistics: AVRL. Together with his team, Chadd is tackling some of the most challenging automation problems facing brokers and motor carriers in the safe movement of freight across the country. Get ready, this is a great conversation!This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or...
2024-04-0854 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastCalifornia Assembly Bill 5In this installment, we breakdown California's controversial AB5 independent contractor law. We start with Dynamex, which was the 2018 case in California that adopted the ABC test. What is the ABC test? We break that down as well. We also dig into Prop 22 and the ongoing litigation around AB5. Disclaimer: I am a lawyer, but I am not your lawyer. This is not intended to be legal advice. If you think you need a lawyer, you probably need a lawyer. It just won’t be me!This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analy...
2024-04-0146 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastOld Problems, New regulations?In this installment, we welcome back friend of the show, Ken Adamo, Chief of Analytics at DAT Freight & Analytics. Amidst growing concerns of fraud and theft in the freight business, Ken and I discuss proposed regs, both real and imaged. We dig into controversioal minimum rate guarantees, proposed speed regulations, and so much more. There is riches in the niches, and we go deep. And Ken loses a Big Bet when Illinois and The Ohio State collided! This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers d...
2024-03-181h 00Armchair Attorney® PodcastAt the Intersection of Law & LogisticsI have been practicing law since 2010, but I did not anticipate I would find myself at the intersection of law & logistics. Yet here we are. And so are you. In this installment, I am joined by the incredible Brandon Wiseman, Owner & President of Trucksafe, and a Partner at the Childress Law, PLLC. Brandon is a subject-matter expert in law and regulations that impact motor carriers across the US. From autonomous trucks to speed regulators and everything in between, you will want to check out this conversation. This program is brought to you by DAT F...
2024-03-081h 01Armchair Attorney® PodcastInnovative LogisticsIn this installment, we welcome Adam Wingfield, Founder & CEO of Innovative Logistics Group. From operating an 18 wheeler to working with the C-Suite, Adam has been an advocate for commercial vehicle operators across the United States for over 20 years. In this episode, Adam and I dig deep into the history and the challenges shaping our supply chain. Based in Charlotte, NC, Innovative Logistics Group empowers trucking entrepreneurs through personalized carrier solutions. From compliance to fleet management to dispatch services to trucking education, Innovative Logistics Group is a resource for truckers everywhere. Find more on Adam's content o...
2024-03-011h 05Armchair Attorney® PodcastThe Future of FreightIn our latest episode, we welcome Dave Broering, President of the Integrated Logistics Division at NFI, Transport Topics No. 16 Largest For-Hire Carrier & No. 42 largest brokerage. Hot off the heels of Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics, Dave and I discuss the current and future outlook of freight, his journey in supply chain, and the new TMS TruckingHub that will soon be rolling out to motor carriers near you. This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking f...
2024-02-231h 09Armchair Attorney® PodcastThe Future of Supply ChainIn our latest installment, we welcome back friends of the show, Brittain Ladd, and Jason Miller, Interim Chairperson for the Department of Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University Eli Broad College of Business. And hot off Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics, the Armchair Attorney dives deep into the changing regulatory landscape of autonomous trucks. Just a year ago the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration put out a supplemental advance notice of proposed rulemaking (SANPRM) around level 4 (remote operator) and level 5 (remote assistant) automation. In September of 2023, California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that wo...
2024-02-131h 01Armchair Attorney® PodcastRate the strap workIn our 50th episode we welcome Timothy Dooner, Host & Producer of FreightWaves hit program, What The Truck. If there was ever a "Face of Freight," it would be Dooner. From FedEx to Freight media, we dig deep into Dooner's past as an artist, logistician, and creator. Our conversation is as expansive as it is fascinating.This week I also breakdown the latest on Omni Logistics & Forward Air Corporation (A match made in Delaware). project44 & FourKites, Inc. (Interesting litigation per se). And legislative update on H. R. 6884, the Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act that seeks to ra...
2024-01-281h 00Armchair Attorney® PodcastA cup of coffee & a cup of freightYou asked, we delivered. This flash installment of Fleeting Conversations welcomes first-time guest, Michael Lombard of Lombard Trucking, and friend of the show, Ken Adamo of DAT Freight & Analytics. We talk freight, data, and transparency. Maybe a bit of history as well. Follow Michael on TikTok at @Lombardtrucking or on X at @LombardTrucking. Follow Ken on X at @thefreightnerd.This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your next adventure, DAT is building the m...
2023-12-181h 06Armchair Attorney® PodcastFrom CF to CLC, keeping it cool with Kevin PuzioIn this installment, we welcome Kevin Puzio, EVP of Refrigeration at CLC, one of the largest trailer leasing companies in the United States. We talk about Kevin's journey in the supply chain: from driving a truck to managing terminals for one of the largest LTLs in the country, Kevin's experience is as vast as it is fascinating. For the last twenty years, Kevin has helped fleets of all sizes procure, manage, and maintain temperature-controlled trailers. But it's Kevin's newest journey that is by far the most challenging: being a first-time grandfather! This program...
2023-12-1350 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastIt's been a minuteIn this very special Thanksgiving-themed installment, we welcome back friend-of-the-show, Sadie Church, President of Recruit Hire Retain. We also welcome first time guest and long time friend, Lars Ward, VP of Business Development at FreightVana. It's been a minute. Amid a challenging time in the business of trucking, we discuss life, uncertainty, and what the future holds in freight. And what is a freight broker?This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your...
2023-12-0459 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastBut will there be parking?In this installment, we welcome Evan K Shelley 🚛🅿️♣️, Founder and CEO of Truck Parking Club. We trace Evan's journey as an entrepreneur and what led him to tackle one of the largest problems in supply chain: truck parking.For years parking has remained one of the biggest issues facing Motor Carriers, Company Drivers, Owner-Operators, and Independent Contractors according to the latest American Transportation Research Institute. Parking is everything. According to Todd Spencer, President of the OOIDA, there is only one parking space for every 11 trucks on the road. With a problem of this scale- of this signifi...
2023-11-0654 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastA place of positivityIn this installment, we welcome Brett Suma, CEO of Loadsmith, to our fleeting conversations. Founded in 2019, Loadsmith is a leading third-party logistics platform headquartered in Denver, Colorado and built by industry professionals who have worked with some of America's greatest carriers. In our conversation, we talk about the Brett's twenty year career with Knight Transportation before taking the plunge in entrepreneurship. We talk trailers. We talk robots. And we talk about what it means to lead through positivity. This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & br...
2023-10-3059 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastBlueprint for a proxy warIn this installment, we are joined by Brittain Ladd, a global supply chain and retail expert, to break down some of the biggest stories in the news. From Walgreens to Israel, Ukraine and the state of the global supply chain. We are also joined by Clarissa Hawes, Senior Editor, Investigative and Enterprise at Freightwaves to discuss her recent article about Total Quality Logistics. Follow Brittain on X here. Find Clarissa on X here. Special thanks to our editor-in-training, Rowan!This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Sin...
2023-10-1656 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastAutonomous trucks have arrivedIn this episode of Fleeting Conversations, we welcome Michael Wiesinger, Vice President of Commercialization of Kodiak Robotics, an autonomous technology company redefining the long-haul trucking industry. Autonomous trucks are no longer a future promise, these trucks are running freight today. And with federal regulators poised to make rules around the safety and operation of driverless trucks in over the road applications, this conversation could not come at a better time. Operating a commercial vehicle remains one of the most dangerous jobs in America, and with driver turnover at an all time high, Kodiak Robotics is looking to...
2023-09-2247 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastHead out on the HighwayIn this installment, ol' Armchair Attorney is joined by the indefatigable, Michael Caney, Chief Commercial Officer for Highway, a technology company in the logistics industry that aims to be the definitive source of truth for carrier identity. We talk about entrepreneurship, freight brokering, and how technology is bringing transparency to logistics. Highway is free for motor carriers, so claim your profile today. To learn more, visit www.gohighway.com.This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home...
2023-09-151h 02Armchair Attorney® PodcastUnsafe at any speedIn this episode, the Armchair Attorney discusses his journey from defense attorney to the founder of Leffler Technologies, a software company tackling the preventative maintenance of commercial trailers. As the first person outside of Michelin to incubate with the Michelin Innovation Lab, Matthew received a grant to build out the solution. With the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) dropping this month, we could not be more excited! And it could not have come soon enough. According to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, nearly 1 in 5 of all commercial vehicles fail inspection and, as a result, are placed...
2023-09-0832 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastAre you down with the JOC?In the latest installment of our fleeting conversations, we welcome Ari Ashe, Senior Editor at the Journal of Commerce and Eric Johnson, Director at S&P Global and Senior Technology Editor at the Journal of Commerce. With the JOC's Inland Distribution Conference only a few weeks away, now is your time to register.Find more content from Eric on Twitter @LogTechEric and Ari on Twitter @AriAshe.This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or...
2023-08-111h 01Armchair Attorney® PodcastAnd they called it Yellow. In this episode, ol Armchair Attorney is joined by Ken Adamo, Chief of Analytics of DAT Freight & Analytics and Rachel Premack, Editorial Director of FreightWaves. We discuss Yellow and what appears to be the makings of the largest trucking bankruptcy in US history. Follow Rachel on twitter to find more of her incredible reporting. And catch Ken every Tuesday on DAT iQ. This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your next adventure, DAT is...
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ThinkFreightEpisode #4: Dealing with non-competes, DAT vs Convoy, and TRAILERS with Matthew Leffler, Armchair Attorney In this riveting episode of the ThinkFreight Podcast, join us as we delve into the fascinating world of freight and logistics with none other than the Armchair Attorney himself, Matthew Leffler. With a background rooted in law, Matthew shares his incredible journey of how he found his passion for the dynamic industry that drives global trade.Discover the gripping tales of Matthew's introduction to the freight and logistics sector and the pivotal events that ignited his interest in this ever-evolving field.We dive deep into the intricacies of non-competes within the freight and logistics industry. M...
2023-07-2555 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastIt's going to be green!In this episode, Ol' Armchair Attorney is joined by Matthew Silver, VP of Strategic Partnerships at Greenscreens.ai. We talk about life, freight, and the inexorable advance of technology. We talk about robots too.This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your next adventure, DAT is building the most trusted marketplace in freight. New users of DAT can save 10% off for the first 12 months by following the link below. Built on...
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Transportation & LogisticsEpisode #91 International Roadcheck 2023: Safety Week Highlight with Matthew Leffler, the Armchair Attorney2023’s International Roadcheck will take place from May 16th-18th and will focus on ABS and cargo securement. We welcome Matthew Leffler, the Armchair Attorney®, onto the Transportation & Logistics Clubhouse to delve into what we can expect to see during this year’s safety week.
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2023-05-0645 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastDAT Solutions, LLC v. Convoy, Inc.Today we breakdown the April 24th Opinion and Order Granting Defendant Convoy, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss and Denying Plaintiff DAT Solutions, LLC's Motion to Dismiss.This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your next adventure, DAT is building the most trusted marketplace in freight. New users of DAT can save 10% off for the first 12 months by following the link below. Built on the latest technology, DAT One gives...
2023-05-0224 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastShannon Breen, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of FreightvanaThis week we welcome Shannon Breen, Co-CEO & Founder of Freightvana. FreightVana is a 3PL that provides shorthaul, freight forwarding, and supply chain management solutions. They also have a growing fleet of trailers. I love trailers. This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your next adventure, DAT is building the most trusted marketplace in freight. New users of DAT can save 10% off for the first 12 months by following the link below. Built o...
2023-04-281h 01Armchair Attorney® PodcastMergers Monday - April 24, 2023NFI acquires SDR Distribution Services. The SDR acquisition expands its presence in Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver, making NFI one of Canada's largest warehousing and distribution businesses, operating over 4.5 million square feet.Source: https://www.fleetowner.com/news/article/21264191/nfi-acquires-canadian-3pl-provider-sdr-distribution-servicesTrillium Capital offered to buy the shares it does not already own in Getty Images in an all-cash deal, valuing the stock-photo company at $3.95 billion. Large investors in the Getty, The Getty Family, Koch Industries and Neuberger Berman, could roll some or all their shares into the deal.Source: https://www.reuters.com...
2023-04-2404 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastHunter Yaw, Co-Founder & CEO of LogRockIn this installment, ol' Armchair Attorney is joined by Hunter Yaw, Co-Founder & CEO of LogRock, a leading provider of compliance software for trucking companies. As a fellow father of twins, I am grateful for his advice in candor in surviving twins!This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your next adventure, DAT is building the most trusted marketplace in freight. New users of DAT can save 10% off for the first 12 months by following...
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Trucking for MillennialsUnderstanding Non Competes, Double Brokering, and Broker Transparency w/ Matthew Leffler the Armchair AttorneyMatthew Leffler, The Armchair Attorney (TM!) returns to the show to help us undertand the nooks and crannies of issues that are often debated in the logistics industry, namely non-competes, double brokering, and broker transparency. To springboard the discussion we reference recent articles from Overdrive Online and Transport Topics. If you've been given a non-compete to sign or believe you might one day, this episode is a can't miss! If you're curious why more hasn't been done about double brokering from the FMCSA, you should listen to this episode! If you're w...
2023-04-1758 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastSteve Cox, President of Steam LogisticsThis week, ol' Armchair is joined by Steve Cox, President of Steam Logistics, one of the fastest growing 3PLs in the US. Steve is an outspoken advocate against non competition agreements and started the movement of www.endnoncompetes.com. Special thanks to our friends at DAT Freight and Analytics for supporting this podcast and supporting truckers all across the country. Want to save 10% off your first 12 months with DAT? Here's how.Truckers! DAT One Pro gives truckers access to tri-haul and 15-day rate as opposed to 30-day rate. Check it out...
2023-04-1457 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastFreight ForwardThis week we are joined by supply chain writer and researcher, Cathy Morrow Roberson, Founder and President of Logistics Trends & Insights, LLC. She is the author of Freight Forward a weekly newsletter that is mandatory Monday reading. Special thanks to our friends at DAT Freight and Analytics for supporting this podcast and supporting truckers all across the country. Want to save 10% off your first 12 months with DAT? Here's how.Truckers! DAT One Pro gives truckers access to tri-haul and 15-day rate as opposed to 30-day rate. Check it out r...
2023-04-101h 01Armchair Attorney® PodcastKen AdamoBack again in studio, we are joined by Ken Adamo, Chief of Analytics at DAT Freight & Analytics. DAT operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your next adventure, DAT is building the most trusted marketplace in freight. New users of DAT can save 10% off for the first 12 months by following the link below. Built on the latest technology, DAT One g...
2023-04-011h 00Armchair Attorney® PodcastMr. Supply Chain, Daniel StantonWe are back, and joined by none other than Mr. Supply Chain. Daniel Stanton is a supply chain executive, entrepreneur and educator. Known as “Mr. Supply Chain,” he’s the author of Supply Chain Management For Dummies and several courses on LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com). Daniel is also a Limited Partner and Technical Advisor for REFASHIOND Ventures and he’s a professor at Bradley University and University of Arkansas.https://danielstanton.com/Special thanks to our friends at DAT Frei...
2023-03-2459 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastFTC Proposes Rule that would ban Noncompete ClausesIn this blitz addition, the Armchair Attorney covers the Federal Trade Commission's proposed rule that would ban and rescind noncompete clauses for workers that prohibit them from joining a competitor or starting a business after they leave the company.We unbox the proposed rule and take your questions live.Here is a link to post your own comment. https://www.regulations.gov/document/FTC-2023-0007-0001This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or...
2023-01-0738 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastWaitingMost of my life is spent waiting. From an early age, waiting was the single biggest source of anxiety for me. While I may not be a patient man, I appreciate waiting more than ever before. As we get ready for the next season, I am you can wait along with me. This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your next adventure, DAT is building the most trusted marketplace in freight. New users of...
2022-12-0217 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastDiana GuzmanIn our season finale, we are joined by Diana Guzman, freight noob & comic enthusiast. We are beyond excited to wrap up the season with this incredible individual.This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your next adventure, DAT is building the most trusted marketplace in freight. New users of DAT can save 10% off for the first 12 months by following the link below. Built on the latest technology, ...
2022-11-041h 01Armchair Attorney® PodcastSarah Barnes-HumphreyIn this episode, the Armchair Attorney is joined by Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, the Founder & Host of Let's Talk Supply Chain. Let's Talk Supply Chain is an industry podcast that interviews top innovators and supply chain professionals. Sarah is also the Founder and Chairperson of the board of Blended, a non-profit organization dedicated to diversity & inclusion.We talk supply chain, technology, and the trials of being an entrepreneur.https://gofund.me/ab112785This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether...
2022-10-281h 00Armchair Attorney® PodcastJackie SchaferIn this episode, the Armchair Attorney is joined by Jacqueline Schafer, Founder and CEO of Clearbrief, a legal tech startup transforming the legal writing process and the justice system. Winner of the 2022 New Law Company of the Year, Clearbrief brings the power of AI into Microsoft Word to give users instant factual and legal insights into anything they are drafting. We talk law, technology, and what it takes to be an entrepreneur. We are joined by Brandon Wiseman and Trey Griggs for special reports.This program is brought to you by DAT F...
2022-10-201h 00Armchair Attorney® PodcastCurtis GarrettIn this episode, the Armchair Attorney is joined by Curtis Garrett, LTL Strategist and fellow Creative. Curtis serves as the Resident LTL Guy & SVP of LTL for FreightPlus. Curtis is also the founder of Understand LTL. We talk creativity, starting a business, and what, exactly, is LTL? We are also joined by the incredible Trey Griggs for a special report. Is Abby Hafenbredl joining? Time will tell!This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking f...
2022-10-141h 01Armchair Attorney® PodcastRobotics & Retail w/ Brittain & MatthewIn this blitz edition, Brittain Ladd and Matthew Leffler discuss Walgreen's supply chain automation pilot involving prescription medications. The two also discuss news that delivery startup Getir is in advanced talks to buy Gorillas. This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your next adventure, DAT is building the most trusted marketplace in freight. New users of DAT can save 10% off for the first 12 months by following the link below. Built on t...
2022-10-1014 minArmchair Attorney® PodcastBill PriestleyIn this episode, we are joined by Bill Priestley, Multimedia Producer & Show Producer for Freightwaves, an industry leading supply chain software and media company. A 22-year multimedia veteran, Bill's latest project, The Dream Job Factory, seeks to help young people create professional goals and develop the winning strategies to achieve them. Learn more at https://dreamjobfactory.com/We are also joined by Abby Hafenbredl with a Special Report.This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're...
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