Best DAT Freight Podcasts (2025)

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Inside the DAT - Convoy Platform Deal: What This Acquisiton Means for the Freight Market with Bill Driegert 53:29

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7d ago53:29

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In “Inside the DAT - Convoy Platform Deal: What This Acquisiton Means for the Freight Market”, Joe Lynch and Bill Driegert, EVP of Convoy Platform - DAT Freight & Analytics, discuss how the integration of the Convoy Platform's automation and AI technology with DAT's massive freight marketplace will help brokers combat fraud, increase efficiency, an…

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The M&A Playbook for Logistics Leaders with Spencer Tenney 49:20

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In “The M&A Playbook for Logistics Leaders”, Joe Lynch and Spencer Tenney, President & CEO of Tenney Group, discuss the current state of mergers and acquisitions in the logistics sector, offering key insights on how business leaders can navigate a more selective market, build value, and secure successful deals. About Spencer Tenney Spencer Tenney s…

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AI Literacy in Logistics with Gather AI's Andrew Hoffman 59:12

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In “AI Literacy in Logistics with Gather AI's Andrew Hoffman”, Joe Lynch and Andrew Hoffman, CTO at Gather AI, discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming warehouse operations by using visual data from drones and other machines to identify issues, suggest next steps, and ultimately improve efficiency and accuracy. About Andrew Hoffman Andre…

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Intermodal Expo 2025: Unpacking Cargo Theft, AI, and M&A with Anne Reinke 55:47

4d ago55:47

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In “Intermodal Expo 2025: Unpacking Cargo Theft, AI, and M&A”, Joe Lynch and Anne Reinke, President & CEO of IANA, discuss the critical issues and forward-looking trends that are shaping the future of the intermodal freight industry. About Anne Reinke Anne Reinke became the Intermodal Association of North America’s third President & CEO in December…

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Alex Leslie | TL Carrier Costs: 2025 Update 43:14

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This week’s guest is Dr. Alex Leslie, Senior Research Associate at the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), a not-for-profit research arm for the trucking industry. Alex is the lead author on ATRI’s latest research publication “Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking: 2025 Update”. Using detailed polling and data analysis, Alex …

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How Humanoid Robots are Shaping the Future of Logistics with Parker Conroy 55:21

12d ago55:21

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In “How Humanoid Robots are Shaping the Future of Logistics”, Joe Lynch and Parker Conroy, Head of Product at Apptronik, discuss how Apollo, a human-centered, AI-powered humanoid robot, is set to transform the industry by working alongside humans to fill labor gaps and perform a wide range of tasks in a safe and efficient manner. About Parker Conro…

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The C.H. Robinson Perspective: Navigating the Next Era with Michael Castagnetto 50:17

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In “The C.H. Robinson Perspective: Navigating the Next Era”, Joe Lynch and Michael Castagnetto, President of North American Surface Transportation at C.H. Robinson, discuss how the company's people-first culture and commitment to developing its employees drive its ability to solve complex logistics challenges and innovate for the future. About Mich…

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REPOST: Blind Spots & Bottlenecks: Unmasking the Hidden Enemies of Supply Chain with Briana Birkholz 44:00

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Briana Birkholz and Joe Lynch discuss blind spots & bottlenecks: unmasking the hidden enemies of supply chain. Briana is the Vice President of Product Management for the 3PL market segment at SPS Commerce, the world’s leading retail network, connecting trading partners around the globe to optimize supply chain operations for all retail partners. Ab…

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Vishal Jadhav | AI in Supply Chain: From Rules to Reasoning 45:55

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This week’s guest is Vishal Jadhav, Product Director at Blue Yonder. Everyone listening to this podcast knows of Blue Yonder. It is a company with a long history, from I2 to JDA, that has consistently been on the cutting edge of supply chain management software. Vishal has spent almost 20 years at Blue Yonder. His recent work and writings have delv…

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Project 61: The Mission to Give Truckers a Longer, Healthier Life with Jeremy ReymerProject 61: The Mission to Give Truckers a Longer, Healthier Life with Jeremy Reymer 53:09

21d ago53:09

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In “Project 61: The Mission to Give Truckers a Longer, Healthier Life”, Joe Lynch and Jeremy Reymer, the Founder and CEO of Project 61, discuss the shocking statistic that the average life expectancy of a truck driver is just 61 years and the organization's mission to address this health crisis. About Jeremy Reymer Jeremy Reymer is a recognized lea…

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The Dark Funnel Demystified: Unlocking Hidden Sales with Jennie Malafarina 1:03:14

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In “The Dark Funnel Demystified: Unlocking Hidden Sales”, Joe Lynch and Jennie Malafarina, the CEO of Virago Marketing, discuss how businesses can drive measurable revenue growth by understanding and leveraging the invisible customer journey. About Jennie Malafarina Jennie Malafarina is the CEO of Virago Marketing, a Cleveland-based agency helping …

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The Skill Gap Epidemic: How Untrained Workers Are Holding You Back with Cary Dittmann 51:14

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In “The Skill Gap Epidemic: How Untrained Workers Are Holding You Back”, Joe Lynch and Cary Dittmann, the the Chief Operating Officer at FreightPath, discuss the critical challenges facing the global logistics industry and how targeted workforce development is essential for overcoming the widening skills gap. About Cary Dittman Cary Dittmann is the…

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Freight Downturn: What Winners Do to Gain Ground with Nick Klingensmith 55:22

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In “Freight Downturn: What Winners Do to Gain Ground”, Joe Lynch and Nick Klingensmith, the Founder of Stride Motivation, discuss how professionals can adopt an endurance athlete's mindset to overcome fear, rejection, and self-limiting beliefs in the face of a challenging freight market. About Nick Klingensmith After being thrown out of a Las Vegas…

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Andres Mendoza Pena | Navigating through the Fog 46:38

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This week’s guest is Andres Mendoza Pena, Partner at Kearney. Andres is here to discuss Kearney and CSCMP's annual State of Logistics report, aptly titled "Navigating Through the Fog." This title reflects the high uncertainty in the macro context impacting supply chain executives, like driving through dense fog. In our conversation, we discuss the …

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Warp is The LTL Network of the Future with Daniel Sokolovsky 54:39

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In “Warp is The LTL Network of the Future”, Joe Lynch and Daniel Sokolovsky, the Co-Founder and CEO of Warp, discuss how Warp's technology-powered freight network is modernizing LTL logistics across the U.S. by connecting shippers, cross-docks, and carriers through a single operating system to enable flexible, efficient, and highly visible freight …

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From Farm to Fork: A Broker's Guide to Food Safety and Cold Chain Logistics with Brian Hastings 44:23

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In “From Farm to Fork: A Broker's Guide to Food Safety and Cold Chain Logistics”, Joe Lynch and Brian Hastings, the CEO and Co-founder of Veritas Logistics, discuss the critical role of human-centric logistics and strong partnerships in ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of food. About Brian Hastings Brian Hastings is the CEO and Co-fo…

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Chadd Olesen | The Rise of Automated Dynamic Pricing 42:53

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This week’s guest is Chadd Olesen, CEO of AVRL. Founded in 2017 as Advanced Voice Research Labs, AVRL brought voice technology to business applications such as predictive maintenance. They shifted however to dynamic pricing models after meeting with pricing analysts at some larger carriers and brokers. Today, AVRL automates over 25 million spot tra…

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CHAINge, AI and the Future of Freight with Bart A. De Muynck 1:13:38

2M ago1:13:38

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In “CHAINge, AI, and the Future of Freight”, Joe Lynch and Bart De Muynck, an industry expert and thought leader with over 30 years of supply chain and logistics experience across the globe, discuss how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are reshaping the logistics landscape and what the future holds for global freight. About Bart A.…

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Safeguarding Your Shipments: Denim's Insights on Fraud, Payments, and Carrier Vetting with Chad Capooth 57:28

2M ago57:28

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In “Safeguarding Your Shipments: Denim's Insights on Fraud, Payments, and Carrier Vetting”, Joe Lynch and Chad Capooth, VP of Operations at Denim, discuss the evolving landscape of freight fraud, payment challenges, and how Denim provides comprehensive solutions to ensure financial and operational security for freight businesses. About Chad Capooth…

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Navigating the Numbers: Tariffs, AI, and the Future of Supply Chains with Corey DeSantis 1:04:09

2M ago1:04:09

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In “Navigating the Numbers: Tariffs, AI, and The Future of Supply Chains”, Joe Lynch and Corey DeSantis, BDO’s Logistics and Transportation Subject Matter Expert, discuss the evolving landscape of global trade, the transformative power of artificial intelligence, and strategies for building resilient supply chains for tomorrow. About Corey DeSantis…

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Matt Menner | The Evolution of Managed Transportation 48:16

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This week’s guest is Matt Menner, Head of Transportation Management Sales at Uber Freight. In our conversation, we discuss how the managed transportation sector has evolved, notably regarding the adoption of technology like AI and the increased use of spot or dynamic markets. Matt also talks about the acquisition and integration of Transplace into …

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The Threads of Trade: How Global Events are Reshaping Cotton Logistics with Michael Symonanis 1:07:06

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In “The Threads of Trade: How Global Events are Reshaping Cotton Logistics”, Joe Lynch and Michael Symonanis, Director of Strategic Network at Louis Dreyfus Company, discuss how global events are reshaping cotton logistics, leveraging Michael’s dual perspective as a BCO and former ocean carrier, and the importance of collaboration and data transpar…

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REPOST: Beyond the Tracks: The Next Frontier of American Rail with Martin Lew 50:48

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Martin Lew and Joe Lynch discuss beyond the tracks: the next frontier of American rail. Martin is CEO at Commtrex, a tech-enabled rail logistics provider with a team of experienced rail professionals, an extensive network of partners, and a best-in-class technology platform that simplifies the movement of freight and creates a competitive advantage…

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REPOST: Avoiding Logistics FUD with Steve Elwell 45:07

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Steve Elwell and Joe Lynch discuss avoiding logistics FUD. Steve is the Founder and Managing Director of iDev Partners, a boutique leadership, business strategy and turnaround consulting firm. Summary: Avoiding Logistics FUD In this episode, Joe Lynch and guest Steve Elwell tackle the pervasive issue of Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (FUD) and its im…

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Supply Chain Reset: Overcoming Pharma & Healthcare Supply Chain Challenges with Michael Needham 1:00:17

3M ago1:00:17

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In “Supply Chain Reset: Overcoming Pharma & Healthcare Supply Chain Challenges”, Joe Lynch and Michael Needham, a Principal at Efficio, discuss how to build resilient supply chains using data-driven strategies and a hands-on consulting approach to achieve both cost savings and operational resilience in the complex pharma and healthcare sectors. Abo…

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Mike Hicks | Tariffs and Trade: An Economist's View 44:30

3M ago44:30

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This week’s guest is Professor Michael Hicks, George & Frances Ball Distinguished Professor of Economics at Ball State University. Mike brings an economist’s perspective on the recent introduction of tariffs as well their sudden modification or removal in many cases. Being located in Indiana, Mike is keen on the impact that different policies have …

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REPOST: The Revenue Engine with Kara Smith Brown 59:31

3M ago59:31

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Kara Brown and Joe Lynch discuss the revenue engine. Kara is the Founder and CRO of LeadCoverage, the premier B2B marketing and PR firm dedicated to helping logistics companies increase lead generation through targeted marketing strategies and media coverage. About Kara Brown A prominent thought leader in B2B go-to-market strategy, Kara Smith Brown…

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Beyond LTL & Truckload: The Expedite All Approach to Smaller Truck Solutions with Mike Ernst 44:21

3M ago44:21

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In “Beyond LTL & Truckload: The Expedite All Approach to Smaller Truck Solutions”, Joe Lynch and Mike Ernst, the President of Expedite All, discuss how specialized small truck solutions, spearheaded by networks like Expedite All, deliver efficient, on-demand transportation for time-critical shipments, leveraging cargo vans, box trucks, and straight…

DAT Freight Podcasts

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Freightvine

DAT Freight and Analytics, Chris Caplice

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The Logistics of Logistics

Joe Lynch

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Inside the DAT - Convoy Platform Deal: What This Acquisiton Means for the Freight Market with Bill Driegert 53:29

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The M&A Playbook for Logistics Leaders with Spencer Tenney 49:20

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AI Literacy in Logistics with Gather AI's Andrew Hoffman 59:12

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Intermodal Expo 2025: Unpacking Cargo Theft, AI, and M&A with Anne Reinke 55:47

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Alex Leslie | TL Carrier Costs: 2025 Update 43:14

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How Humanoid Robots are Shaping the Future of Logistics with Parker Conroy 55:21

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The C.H. Robinson Perspective: Navigating the Next Era with Michael Castagnetto 50:17

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REPOST: Blind Spots & Bottlenecks: Unmasking the Hidden Enemies of Supply Chain with Briana Birkholz 44:00

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Vishal Jadhav | AI in Supply Chain: From Rules to Reasoning 45:55

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Project 61: The Mission to Give Truckers a Longer, Healthier Life with Jeremy ReymerProject 61: The Mission to Give Truckers a Longer, Healthier Life with Jeremy Reymer 53:09

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The Dark Funnel Demystified: Unlocking Hidden Sales with Jennie Malafarina 1:03:14

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The Skill Gap Epidemic: How Untrained Workers Are Holding You Back with Cary Dittmann 51:14

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Freight Downturn: What Winners Do to Gain Ground with Nick Klingensmith 55:22

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Andres Mendoza Pena | Navigating through the Fog 46:38

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Warp is The LTL Network of the Future with Daniel Sokolovsky 54:39

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From Farm to Fork: A Broker's Guide to Food Safety and Cold Chain Logistics with Brian Hastings 44:23

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Chadd Olesen | The Rise of Automated Dynamic Pricing 42:53

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CHAINge, AI and the Future of Freight with Bart A. De Muynck 1:13:38

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Safeguarding Your Shipments: Denim's Insights on Fraud, Payments, and Carrier Vetting with Chad Capooth 57:28

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Navigating the Numbers: Tariffs, AI, and the Future of Supply Chains with Corey DeSantis 1:04:09

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Matt Menner | The Evolution of Managed Transportation 48:16

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The Threads of Trade: How Global Events are Reshaping Cotton Logistics with Michael Symonanis 1:07:06

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REPOST: Beyond the Tracks: The Next Frontier of American Rail with Martin Lew 50:48

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REPOST: Avoiding Logistics FUD with Steve Elwell 45:07

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Supply Chain Reset: Overcoming Pharma & Healthcare Supply Chain Challenges with Michael Needham 1:00:17

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Mike Hicks | Tariffs and Trade: An Economist's View 44:30

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REPOST: The Revenue Engine with Kara Smith Brown 59:31

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Beyond LTL & Truckload: The Expedite All Approach to Smaller Truck Solutions with Mike Ernst 44:21