Logistics Management Podcast

Logistics Management

Join us as we dive into the world of logistics with in-depth conversations featuring industry professionals on the front lines of supply chain innovation. Each episode explores the latest trends, technologies, and challenges shaping the movement of goods—from warehouse automation and transportation management to sustainability and labor strategies. Whether you’re a logistics leader or just getting started in the field, you’ll gain practical insights and firsthand perspectives to stay ahead in this fast-changing industry. Tune in to discover how top performers are solving real-world problems and driving smarter, more efficient operations across the supply chain.

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#53
September 21 · 31 min
ACT Research's Denoyer looks at the state of the freight economy
GUEST: Tim Denoyer, Vice President and Senior Analyst, at ACT Research Topics covered in this podcast included: the current state of the freight economy; imports, tariffs, and the 2026 Peak Season; the current status of the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger; the state of th U.S.-Canada trade relationship; record-high diesel prices; and the recent Federal Reserve rate hike, among others. Tim Denoyer is Vice President and Senior Analyst at ACT Research, where he leads the firm’s transportation research initiatives and serves as the principal author of the ACT Freight Forecast: U.S. Rate and Volume Outlook. This comprehensive report offers supply chain professionals critical insights into pricing and volume trends across truckload, less-than-truckload, and intermodal markets—sectors that form the backbone of the $800 billion U.S. freight transportation industry. Denoyer joined ACT Research in August 2017, bringing with him 15 years of experience in equity research, with a focus on the transportation, machinery, and automotive industries. He was a co-founder of Wolfe Research, a prominent equity research firm, where he earned recognition as a Rising Star analyst in both the machinery and auto sectors by Institutional Investor. His investment background also includes tenure at Balyasny Asset Management, where he covered the industrial sector of the equity market. A frequent industry speaker, Tim has presented at events hosted by DAT, CH Robinson, SMC3, IANA and CSCMP. He holds a BBA in Economics and Finance from James Madison University. Denoyer holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics and Finance from James Madison University.
#52
September 17 · 36 min
Looking at the LTL market with Curtis Garrett, co-founder and CEO, at Lateral
GUEST: Curtis Garrett, co-founder and CEO, at Lateral Topics covered in this podcast included: how shippers and LTL carriers can work to improve collaboration efforts; the current state of the LTL market; how shippers should approach the market; the current state of LTL service; and LTL-focused technology, among others. Curtis Garrett has spent his entire career immersed in LTL. After eight years at ODFL in operations and yield management, he led LTL pricing and services across three managed transportation providers, sharpening his expertise in carrier strategy, managed LTL, and operational efficiency. He's the creator of Understand LTL (ULTL), the industry's first community dedicated to education, transparency, and real conversation. Now in its third year, ULTL has hosted 300+ LTL professionals in highly interactive events, courses, and mastermind sessions. He launched rateHero in 2024, an LTL-focused agency improving how shippers, brokers, and carriers handle pricing, RFPs, and reporting, and co-founded ShipTest, the first LTL routing verification tool. Today, Curtis is Co-founder and CEO of Lateral, an LTL routing-to-pricing coordination layer, after rolling rateHero's best practices and ShipTest's data into a single platform focused on automating RFP to Awards in the LTL market.
S2026 · E51
August 18 · 37 min
Talking logistics and supply chain and technology with Bart De Muynck
GUEST: Bart De Muynck, industry expert and thought leader and Head Thinker at Better Supply Chains. Topics covered in this podcast were: the current state of logistics technology, in terms of how quickly AI has changed things over the last 12-to-18 months; what shippers need to do to better leverage technology, for things like sourcing, planning, strategy, and network optimization; a look at digital freight matching technnology; top logistics trends and themes; and things shippers need to be focusing on, both now and into the future. Bart De Muynck is an Industry Expert and Thought Leader with over 30 years of Supply Chain and Logistics experience. Bart has worked for major international companies such as EY, GE Capital, Penske Logistics, PepsiCo as well as several Tech companies. Bart spent 8 years as a VP of Research at Gartner where he was also the chair of the Supply Chain Symposium. He later served as the Chief Industry Officer at project44. Bart is a sought-after speaker who is currently advising multiple companies and industry organizations in Supply Chain. He is an author and Head Thinker of the thought leadership website Better Supply Chains. Bart is also a member of SCLA, CSCMP and part of the leadership at CSCMP's Executive Inner Circle.
S2026 · E50
August 10 · 29 min
Intermodal market update with IANA Director of Economics and Freight Policy Andrew Sibold
GUEST: Andrew Sibold, IANA Director of Economics and Freight Policy Topics covered in this podcast were: the current state of the intermodal market; volumes and services; the current state of demand for intermodal services; the impact of tariffs and trade policy on intermodal; the proposed Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger; and how the Iran conflict is affecting the sector, among others. Andrew Sibold is Director of Economics & Freight Policy at the Intermodal Association of North America, where he serves as the industry's economist and leads IANA's market intelligence program. He is the architect of BEACON, IANA's proprietary freight data platform, and creator of the Intermodal Volume Index (IVI), the industry's seasonally adjusted headline measure of North American intermodal activity, alongside a growing suite of fluidity, port, and leading indicators. His analysis appears in IANA's monthly Intermodal Market Monitor and weekly Flash Update, and his commentary on freight markets has been featured in national logistics media. Before joining IANA, Andrew spent five years as a financial and economic analyst at the Federal Highway Administration and served as a U.S. Army captain. He holds graduate degrees in economics, public policy, econometrics, and international relations.
#49
July 16 · 44 min
Taking a deep dive into Lockheed Martin's supply chain and logistics operations
GUEST: Luke Martin, Global Logistics Lead, Corporate Global Supply Chain Operations, at Lockheed Martin. Topics covered in this podcast were: Lockheed's approach to LTL planning and operations; the company's approach to managing transportation costs; truckload procurement, and trade and tariffs, among others. Lucas “Luke” Martin is the Enterprise Logistics Lead for Lockheed Martin’s Global Supply Chain Operation. In this capacity, he is responsible for leading the Corporation’s Global Logistics Program. This includes the strategic, operational, and financial platforms of corporate transportation agreements across all modes and geographies, supply chain security, global freight payment and program freight charging. Mr. Martin is also responsible for Lockheed’s Supply Chain Security Program. His team manages a global spend of $400M in logistics activity for the world’s largest defense contractor. Previously, Mr. Martin was a Distribution Analyst, Corporate Global Supply Chain Operations for Lockheed Martin Corporate. In that role, he was responsible for all aspects of freight payment, freight analytics, and special projects. Throughout his career, Mr. Martin has led several critical initiatives for Lockheed Martin Corporation, including the corporation’s Tier III CTPAT accreditation, Value Accelerator (transportation) indirect category, Corporate 3PL implementation, centralized freight payment and metrics, delivering all reported transportation savings dollars, and serving as an embedded subject matter expert for logistics, transportation, and freight accounting at the enterprise level. Mr. Martin has a Master of Science in Enterprise Information Systems from Colorado Technical University, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Embry-Riddle University and is a Lockheed Martin certified Six Sigma Black Belt.
#48
July 16 · 44 min
Taking a deep dive into Lockheed Martin's supply chain and logistics operations
GUEST: Luke Martin, Global Logistics Lead, Corporate Global Supply Chain Operations, at Lockheed Martin Topics covered in this podcast were: Lockheed's approach to LTL planning and operations; the company's apprpach to managinh transportation costs; truckload procurement, and trade and tariffs, among others. Lucas “Luke” Martin is the Enterprise Logistics Lead for Lockheed Martin’s Global Supply Chain Operation. In this capacity, he is responsible for leading the Corporation’s Global Logistics Program. This includes the strategic, operational, and financial platforms of corporate transportation agreements across all modes and geographies, supply chain security, global freight payment and program freight charging. Mr. Martin is also responsible for Lockheed’s Supply Chain Security Program. His team manages a global spend of $400M in logistics activity for the world’s largest defense contractor. Previously, Mr. Martin was a Distribution Analyst, Corporate Global Supply Chain Operations for Lockheed Martin Corporate. In that role, he was responsible for all aspects of freight payment, freight analytics, and special projects. Throughout his career, Mr. Martin has led several critical initiatives for Lockheed Martin Corporation, including the corporation’s Tier III CTPAT accreditation, Value Accelerator (transportation) indirect category, Corporate 3PL implementation, centralized freight payment and metrics, delivering all reported transportation savings dollars, and serving as an embedded subject matter expert for logistics, transportation, and freight accounting at the enterprise level. Mr. Martin has a Master of Science in Enterprise Information Systems from Colorado Technical University, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Embry-Riddle University and is a Lockheed Martin certified Six Sigma Black Belt.
#47
July 9 · 30 min
Examining the intermodal market with Rick LaGore, CEO InTek Intermodal Logistics
GUEST: Rick LaGore, CEO InTek Intermodal Logistics Topics covered in this podcast included: the current state of the intermodal market, in terms of volumes, service, and rates; the impact of the Iran conflict on intermodal; the intersection of key economic indicators and intermodal; the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger; trade and tariffs, and modal shifts, among others. Rick LaGore is CEO of InTek Logistics, an Indianapolis-based logistics company specializing in door-to-door intermodal transportation throughout North America. With more than 37 years of transportation and logistics experience, Rick has spent the past two decades focused almost exclusively on intermodal transportation, helping shippers develop long-term strategies that improve service, reduce costs, and create more sustainable supply chains. Under his leadership, InTek has grown into a leading privately held door-to-door intermodal provider in the U.S., serving customers across a wide range of industries. Rick is a recognized voice in the transportation industry, known for his analysis of freight market trends, transportation economics, and the relationship between truckload and intermodal markets. He is a frequent contributor to industry discussions on capacity, pricing, and supply chain strategy. Throughout his career, Rick has worked with shippers, railroads, trucking companies, and logistics providers across North America, giving him a broad perspective on the challenges and opportunities shaping today's supply chains.
#46
July 8 · 35 min
Talking a deep dive into the spot and contract truckload markets with DAT's Dean Croke
GUEST: Dean Croke, Principal Analyst, DAT Freight & Analytics Topics covered in this podcast included: the current state of the spot and contract truckload markets, including rates and pricing and capacity; how key economic indicators are impacting the market; federal government impact on capacity reduction initiatives; trade and tariffs; and Peak Season, among other topics. Dean Croke is DAT Freight & Analytics’ principal industry analyst, with more than 35 years in commercial transportation, data science, and risk management. A CDL holder and DAT analyst since 2020, Dean is one of the industry’s leading voices and shares market updates weekly at dat.com and on DAT’s YouTube channel.
#45
July 6 · 39 min
Examining the AI-focused supply chain with Chris Wyndham, President and CEO, Revenova, at SMC3 Connections 2026
GUEST: Chris Wyndham, President and CEO, Revenova In this podcast, which was recorded in an on-stage session at the SMC3 Connections conference in Palm Beach, Fla., Chris Wyndham, President and CEO, at Chicago-based Revenova, a cloud application provider of transportation management solutions for freight brokers, third-party logistics (3PL) companies, carriers, and shippers, provided a detailed overview of ways in which AI can serve as a competitive advantage and what steps companies need to take to differentiate themselves from the competition. Topics covered in this podecast included: AI supply chain and logistics best practices; things to consider when starting to implement AI into your logistics and supply chain decision-making processes; and real-world examples of AI at work in freight transportation, among others. Wyndham joined Revenova in February. He has extensive leadership experience across vertical SaaS organizations, including the retail sectors of automotive, powersports, marine, heavy equipment, and recreation. He has built a reputation for scaling high-growth technology companies while maintaining strong operational discipline and customer focus.
S2026 · E44
June 4 · 27 min
Transportation infrastructure update with Randy Mullett
GUEST: Randy Mullett, transportation lobbyist Topics covered in this podcast included: the current state of transportation infrastructure at the national and federal level; the United States Department of Transportation's 2026 National Freight Strategic Plan; the BUILD America 250 Act; and the ASCE's 2025 infrastructure report card, among others. Randy Mullett is a retired member of Con-way’s executive leadership team and long-time D.C.-based transportation lobbyist. His time inside the Beltway included: testifying several times before Congress and the White House Council of Economic Advisors; being named a member of the National Freight Advisory Committee; and serving as Vice-Chair of National Cooperative Freight Research Program of the National Academies of Science. After leaving Con-way, he had his own lobby practice in D.C,, representing Clients ranging from Fortune 50 Transportation Companies to Tech start-ups. Today, Randy is a Senior Partner at Venture 53, a venture fund focused on early stage supply chain tech companies. He also advises several tech start-ups and serves on several company boards. He and his wife now live in Charlottesville, VA.
#43
May 28 · 27 min
Examining the Supreme Court's Montgomery v. Caribe Transport ruling with Carrier Assure's Cassandra Gaines
GUEST: Cassandra Gaines, Founder & CEO, Carrier Assure In this podcast, LM Group News Editor Jeff Berman interviewed Cassandra Gaines, Founder & CEO of Carrier Assure, a transportation risk management platform she built to help brokers and shippers identify carriers that may meet modern industry vetting standards, using safety, fraud, and operational data. Topics covered included: the recent Supreme Court on broker liability, regarding whether freight brokers can be under state negligence law for hiring unsafe trucking companies and its impact on carriers, shippers, and brokers; lessons learned from the ruling; and how the ruling could impact carrier selection. Cassandra Gaines is the Founder & CEO of Carrier Assure, a transportation risk management platform she built to help brokers and shippers identify carriers that may meet modern industry vetting standards using safety, fraud, and operational data. She is also a nationally recognized transportation attorney and expert witness specializing in broker liability, carrier vetting, and transportation risk management. She advises brokers, shippers, insurers, and law firms on negligent selection exposure, FMCSA safety data, cargo theft prevention, and defensible carrier selection practices. Gaines previously held legal and leadership roles at large brokerages and trucking companies and has become a leading voice on transportation safety analytics and broker standard of care issues. She has spoken at more than 100 industry conferences nationwide and was named one of Business Insider’s “100 People Transforming Business in North America.”
S2026 · E42
May 18 · 36 min
Sizing up current freight railroad and intermodal market conditions with Tony Hatch
GUEST: Tony Hatch, principal, at ABH Consulting In this podcast, LM Group News Editor Jeff Berman interviewed Tony Hatch, principal, at New York-based ABH Consulting on various topics, including: freight railroad and intermodal volumes and service, rates and pricing, and the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, among others. A nationally-known freight railroad and intermodal expert, Hatch also examined the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on the freight railroad and intermodal sectors, railroad policy issues, and service and operations, among other topics. Tony Hatch has nearly three decades of experience in the freight railroad and transportation sectors, primarily as an analyst. As principal of New York-based ABH Consulting, Hatch has been focused on the freight transportation segment, particularly surface transportation. And he is well-known for his knowledge of the intermodal area, where the various modes of freight transport converge, on which he has held several dozen specialized conferences. Prior to launching ABH Consulting, Hatch was an analyst for Salomon brothers; proceeding to Argus, Painewebber, and most recently at NatWest Markets (USA) prior to starting his independent analyst/consultancy in 1999.
S2026 · E41
April 30 · 36 min
Freight railroad, intermodal, and logistics update with Paul Tonsager, CEO IMS Advisory
GUEST: Paul Tonsager, CEO IMS Advisory Topics covered in this podcast included: the current status of the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger and what it could mean for shippers; the current state of rail carload intermodal service and volumes; how intermodal can gain market share from trucking, at a time when energy prices continue to rise, due to the Iran conflict; Amazon's ongoing and emerging freight transportation and logistics presence; tariffs and trade; the impact of AI on logistics operations and where things could be going; cargo theft and fraud; the fate of USMCA; and the Federal Reserve's most recent rate pause. Paul Tonsager is the CEO and Founder of Integrated Multi-Modal Solutions, LLC, where he advises companies and investors on building more efficient, resilient, and data-driven supply chains across global transportation networks. With more than 30 years of experience, Paul has held senior leadership roles at CN, Maersk, and Coyote Logistics. He served as Head of Procurement at Maersk, leading global sourcing and logistics strategy, and as Vice President of Intermodal at Coyote, where he focused on integrating rail and truck networks to improve service and performance. Earlier in his career, he led international expansion initiatives for CN, building and scaling logistics operations across Asia, and later led a major restructuring of its global logistics business. Today, Paul works at the intersection of operations, technology, and capital—advising startups, private equity, and corporate leaders on logistics innovation, AI-driven decision-making, and how to translate technology into real operational performance.
S2026 · E40
April 28 · 28 min
NRF's Gold examines the state of the retail supply chain
GUEST: Jonathan Gold, vice president of supply chain and customs policy at the National Retail Federation (NRF). Topics covered in this podcast included: tariffs and tariff refunds; NRF's Port Tracker report with Hackett Associates; the 2026 Peak Season; economic indicators; and how retail supply chain stakeholders are using AI, among others. Jonathan Gold is vice president of supply chain and customs policy at the National Retail Federation. In this role, Gold is a primary spokesperson and is responsible for representing the retail industry before Congress and the administration on supply chain, international trade, product safety and customs-related issues impacting the retail industry. While with NRF, he has been a leading advocate of the value of trade and global value chains to the U.S. economy. Prior to joining NRF, Gold served as a policy analyst in the Office of Policy and Planning for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. He joined CBP in May 2006 and was responsible for providing policy guidance on issues surrounding maritime cargo security and trade-related matters. Gold also worked on implementation issues surrounding the SAFE Port Act and other issues within the agency including CBP intelligence reform, pandemic flu and trade facilitation. Before joining CBP, Gold spent nearly a decade with the Retail Industry Leaders Association holding several government relations positions including director and then vice president of international trade policy before being named vice president of global supply chain policy in January 2005. Gold has served on several government advisory committees including the Department of Commerce’s Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness, the Department of Homeland Security’s Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) and on the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Advisory Committee on Distribution Services. Gold graduated from American University in Washington, D.C., in 1994 with a bachelor's degree in international business with a concentration in finance.
S2026 · E39
March 26 · 27 min
Sizing up the freight transportation and logistics M&A market with Ben Gordon
GUEST: Ben Gordon, founder and managing partner of Palm Beach, Florida-based Cambridge Capital, and managing partner of Ben Gordon Strategic Advisors. Topics covered included: the current state of freight transportation and logistics M&A; key trends and themes in the dealmaking space; how things like AI, and e-commerce and last-mile logistics are impacting the market; and a look at what may be in store down the road, among others. Gordon has led his firm’s efforts in advising on more than $1 billion worth of transactions. Over the years, he has worked with and advised various household names in transportation and logistics, including: UPS, DHL, Echo Global Logistics, and a whole host of others, too. He draws on a career spent investing in, advising and building supply chain and technology companies. At BGSA Holdings, Benjamin led the firm’s efforts, advising on over $1 billion worth of supply chain transactions. Benjamin has worked with firms such as UPS, DHL, Kuehne & Nagel, Agility Logistics, NFI Logistics, GENCO, Nations Express, Raytrans, Echo Global, Dixie, Wilpak, and others.
S2026 · E38
March 24 · 33 min
FTR's Vise provides detailed overview of the trucking market
GUEST: Avery Vise, Vice President of Trucking, at FTR. Topics covered in this podcast included: the state of the freight economy; the impact of the Iran conflict on trucking; rates and pricing; and the capacity outlook, among others. Avery Vise is vice president of trucking for FTR Transportation Intelligence, a forecasting and data analysis firm specializing in freight transportation. He has closely studied the transportation industry for nearly 35 years as an editor, analyst, and researcher, including more than 20 years dedicated to the trucking industry. Avery Vise served as executive director of trucking research and analysis for Randall-Reilly from 2011 to 2013 after a decade as the chief editor of that company’s Commercial Carrier Journal. Before joining FTR in 2017, he held several positions related to the trucking industry including manager of public relations for Volvo Trucks North America and principal of his own transportation consulting and market research practice. Before beginning his involvement in trucking in 1998, he covered the commercial aviation industry for 13 years as a reporter in Washington, D.C.
S2026 · E37
March 11 · 25 min
Tariff and trade update with Pete Mento, Director, Global Trade Management Services, Baker Tilly
GUEST: Pete Mento, Director, Global Trade Management Services, Baker Tilly In this podcast, LM Group News Editor Jeff Berman interviewed Pete Mento, Director, Global Trade Management Services, Baker Tilly. Topics covered included: the current state of the global trade environment; the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the White House's IEEPA tariffs; the Court of International Trade's ruling on IEEPA refunds; the upcoming United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) negotiations; and supply chain uncertainty related to trade, among other topics. Pete is a licensed Customs House Broker and a widely recognized voice in global trade, customs and duty minimization strategy. As director of global trade advisory at Baker Tilly, he helps companies identify savings, reduce risk and design efficient, defensible trade compliance programs. With more than three decades of experience, including senior leadership roles in major logistics and advisory firms, Pete brings a rare combination of operational depth and strategic perspective. His expertise spans customs operations, transfer pricing alignment for importers, audit defense, trade tax integration, valuation, cargo security and global supply chain risk. Pete holds a master’s degree in government with a concentration in trade theory from Harvard University, a Ph.D. in customs and economics from the University of Durham in the UK and completed his undergraduate studies at Maine Maritime Academy where he served five terms as a member of the advisory board. Known for his engaging, insightful speaking style, he translates complex global trade issues into clear, practical guidance for executives, compliance teams and industry audiences worldwide.
S2026 · E36
March 9 · 37 min
Sizing up the current state of the freight economy with Keith Prather, Armada Corporate Intelligence Managing Director
GUEST: Keith Prather, Armada Corporate Intelligence, Managing Director Prather is a Managing Director and Co-founder of Armada Corporate Intelligence. During his 24 years with Armada, he has consulted to Fortune 500 and companies of all sizes providing corporate intelligence, economic forecasting, and insights on changing global dynamics, geopolitics, supply chain issues, and other factors that affect the corporate operating environment. Keith has spent 24 years working with clients in the transportation and global supply chain industry, providing strategic support and insights on the global operating environment. Keith is a former CFO and is the chief editor for the Flagship, an “Officer of the Watch Report” read by more than 18,000 corporate executives weekly. He and co-founder Chris Kuehl present keynotes on the economy at more than 120 events a year.
#35
March 9 · 16 min
Flexibility, Faster Cost-Out, and the New Logistics Playbook for 2026
To illustrate what this new playbook looks like in practice, Michael Levans, Group Editorial Director of Peerless Media’s Supply Chain Group, is joined by Steve Barber, Vice President of Solutions Architecture at Uber Freight. Barber works directly with shippers as they rethink network design, cost strategies, and how to operate in a market that’s becoming more dynamic—and less forgiving of slow decision-making.
S2026 · E34
February 10 · 23 min
Looking at global trade and tariffs with S&P Global Market Intelligence Research Director Chris Rogers
GUEST: Chris Rogers, S&P Global Market Intelligence Research Director Topics covered in this podcast included: United States-bound containerized imports; the global trade outlook, with a focus on ther impact of tariffs; container shipping rates and capacity; and the current status of Red Sea shipping, among others. Chris Rogers is Research Director for S&P Global Market Intelligence. He has more than 10 years of experience in building research businesses covering corporate decision-making and government policy in the supply chain and logistics sectors at S&P Global, Bloomberg, and Flexport. Chris’s prior experience includes power, gas and emissions markets analysis at investment banks, including JP Morgan and UBS.

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