The Freight Coach Podcast

Chris Jolly

The Freight Coach Podcast is your go-to resource for all things freight, logistics, and transportation. Hosted by industry expert Chris Jolly, this podcast dives deep into the latest trends, insights, and strategies that drive the freight world. Each episode features conversations with top industry professionals, offering valuable tips on everything from supply chain optimization and freight technology to navigating the complexities of logistics management. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the world of freight, The Freight Coach Podcast delivers the knowledge you need to stay ahead of the curve and optimize your freight operations. Tune in for actionable advice, thought-provoking discussions, and a glimpse into the future of freight!

  1. 6h ago

    Scaling a Remote 3PL Without Sacrificing Culture

    Navigate the massive shifts in today's freight market and build a scalable freight brokerage from scratch without forcing your team back into a traditional office in this episode with Randy Vlasic of LIWMI Logistics! We dive straight into the reality of building a fully remote transportation company that genuinely values work-life balance, leveraging artificial intelligence to eliminate daily busywork, and the raw truth about overcoming professional setbacks to rebuild a stronger supply chain business.  Randy doesn't hold back on his journey from a burnt-out entrepreneur to creating an agile, tech-forward freight brokerage that prioritizes real human relationships and customer value over just grinding out endless cold calls. If you are ready to stop making excuses, adapt your freight strategy to outsmart the current market volatility, and take actual action in your logistics career, plug into this conversation!   Connect with Randy Website: https://randyvlasic.com/ / https://liwmilogistics.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randyvlasic/   📊📉 Don't miss out on the latest market trends by subscribing to your TOP Transportation Morning Show! 🌎 🎬🎯 #TheFreightCoach Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to break down transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars!   To Find Out More About My Freight Services Visit https://freightcoachlogistics.com/   🤝 Shoutout to my sponsors!👇 SPI Logistics | https://spi3pl.com/  Revenova | https://revenova.com/freightcoach/ NMFTA | https://nmfta.org/ DAT Freight & Analytics | https://www.dat.com/ Transportation Intermediaries Association | https://www.tianet.org/   🚀🔥 To sign up for my Newsletter, go to http://eepurl.com/iNoHco, get in touch with me through the social media channels below, and subscribe to my YouTube Channel!👇   ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrL70IEnCfDkNaiYMar3jw 📷 https://www.instagram.com/thefreightcoach/  🕊️ https://twitter.com/thefr8coach  💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-jolly-a183aa6a/

    Scaling a Remote 3PL Without Sacrificing Culture

  2. 1d ago

    California Drayage Compliance: AB5 & ZEV Mandates

    Are electric semi-trucks truly the future of intermodal logistics, or is hydrogen the real heavyweight contender, and what exactly happens when high-tech cargo theft hits the supply chain?  Jim Gillis of IMC Logistics joined us at the IANA Intermodal EXPO 2026  to cut right to the facts of the transportation industry. We dive headfirst into the operational realities of integrating battery-powered electric vehicles and Nikola hydrogen fuel cell trucks into daily freight movement, addressing the frank truths about battery degradation, vehicle weight restrictions, and the absolute necessity for lighter chassis.  Jim also breaks down the massive surge in strategic cargo theft currently hammering Southern California, explaining exactly why adopting a secure digital bill of lading (BOL) is critical to stopping organized thieves from using fake driver credentials at warehouses. We are giving you the unvarnished truth about today's freight market to help you protect and grow your operations, so hit play and support the show!   Connect & Resources: Explore IMC Logistics Drayage Solutions: https://www.imcc.com/  Learn more about IANA Intermodal EXPO: https://www.intermodal.org/   📊📉 Don't miss out on the latest market trends by subscribing to your TOP Transportation Morning Show! 🌎 🎬🎯 #TheFreightCoach Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to break down transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars!   To Find Out More About My Freight Services Visit https://freightcoachlogistics.com/   🤝 Shoutout to my sponsors!👇 SPI Logistics | https://spi3pl.com/  Revenova | https://revenova.com/freightcoach/ NMFTA | https://nmfta.org/ DAT Freight & Analytics | https://www.dat.com/ Transportation Intermediaries Association | https://www.tianet.org/   🚀🔥 To sign up for my Newsletter, go to http://eepurl.com/iNoHco, get in touch with me through the social media channels below, and subscribe to my YouTube Channel!👇   ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrL70IEnCfDkNaiYMar3jw 📷 https://www.instagram.com/thefreightcoach/  🕊️ https://twitter.com/thefr8coach  💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-jolly-a183aa6a/

    California Drayage Compliance: AB5 & ZEV Mandates

  3. 2d ago

    Foreign Trade Zones: Cutting Tariffs & Duty Costs

    Are we witnessing the return of US manufacturing, and what do shifting tariffs actually mean for the global supply chain? Are there still massive, lucrative career paths in the industry today?  Live from the IANA Intermodal EXPO 2026, Trey Boring of IMS Worldwide joined us to dive deep into the real-world impact of global trade policies, the massive push to bring manufacturing back to the States, and how tariffs create a ripple effect across intermodal freight, trucking, and ocean shipping.  Trey also shares his incredible origin story—from driving a forklift at seventeen to running a major supply chain consultancy—and drops the truth about the unmatched job security, robotics tech, and six-figure opportunities waiting for young folks willing to put in the work in warehousing and the trades.  If you want the unvarnished truth on where the industry is heading and how to capitalize on it, this is an episode you shouldn't miss! Explore IMS Worldwide FTZ Consulting: https://imsw.com/  Learn more about IANA Intermodal EXPO: https://www.intermodal.org/   📊📉 Don't miss out on the latest market trends by subscribing to your TOP Transportation Morning Show! 🌎 🎬🎯 #TheFreightCoach Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to break down transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars!   To Find Out More About My Freight Services Visit https://freightcoachlogistics.com/   🤝 Shoutout to my sponsors!👇 SPI Logistics | https://spi3pl.com/  Revenova | https://revenova.com/freightcoach/ NMFTA | https://nmfta.org/ DAT Freight & Analytics | https://www.dat.com/ Transportation Intermediaries Association | https://www.tianet.org/   🚀🔥 To sign up for my Newsletter, go to http://eepurl.com/iNoHco, get in touch with me through the social media channels below, and subscribe to my YouTube Channel!👇   ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrL70IEnCfDkNaiYMar3jw 📷 https://www.instagram.com/thefreightcoach/  🕊️ https://twitter.com/thefr8coach  💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-jolly-a183aa6a/

    Foreign Trade Zones: Cutting Tariffs & Duty Costs

  4. 3d ago

    AI-Driven Cargo Theft & Supply Chain Cyber Threats

    Are you taking the right steps to protect your freight business from the rising wave of cyber threats, or are you just one bad click away from a devastating data breach? How can small carriers and brokerages defend themselves against sophisticated AI-powered phishing and shipper spoofing?  We're back for another episode discussing the real side of freight cybersecurity with Ben Wilkens from the NMFTA!  The cyber threat is moving incredibly fast, and we are seeing a massive shift toward AI-generated social engineering, sophisticated shipper spoofing, and dangerous ELD white labeling that can lead directly to cargo theft.  We break down exactly why you cannot afford to overlook basic cyber hygiene—like implementing multi-factor authentication, utilizing strong passwords, and independently verifying any unsolicited links or PDF attachments before you hand over your credentials.  It does not matter if you are a massive enterprise or a five-truck owner-operator; everyone is a target, and taking just five extra seconds to vet your trading partners using free resources from the NMFTA can save your business from an absolute nightmare.  Stop clicking on random stuff, trust your gut, and tune in to learn how to lock down your operations today!   About Ben Wilkens Ben Wilkens, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, is a Cybersecurity Principal Engineer at the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™. In his role at NMFTA, Ben spearheads research initiatives and leads teams dedicated to developing cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies, methodologies, and strategies to safeguard information systems and networks. He collaborates extensively with academic institutions, industry partners, and government agencies to advance cybersecurity practices and knowledge. Ben provides expert insights and recommendations to organizations, enhancing their security posture and helping them navigate the constantly evolving landscape of cyber threats. Before joining NMFTA, Ben was a key executive at a third-generation family-owned trucking and logistics company. There, he focused on the strategic integration of technology to improve operational efficiency while ensuring adherence to cybersecurity best practices. With a rare combination of CISSP, CCSP, and CISM certifications alongside an active Class A CDL, Ben brings a unique perspective to the intersection of cybersecurity and transportation. In addition to his extensive experience as an over-the-road driver, he has held roles in dispatch operations, driver management, and brokerage sales. Ben later transitioned to IT and operations support, where he honed his expertise in cybersecurity.   📊📉 Don't miss out on the latest market trends by subscribing to your TOP Transportation Morning Show! 🌎 🎬🎯 #TheFreightCoach Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to break down transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars!   To Find Out More About My Freight Services Visit https://freightcoachlogistics.com/   🤝 Shoutout to my sponsors!👇 SPI Logistics | https://spi3pl.com/  Revenova | https://revenova.com/freightcoach/ NMFTA | https://nmfta.org/ DAT Freight & Analytics | https://www.dat.com/ Transportation Intermediaries Association | https://www.tianet.org/   🚀🔥 To sign up for my Newsletter, go to http://eepurl.com/iNoHco, get in touch with me through the social media channels below, and subscribe to my YouTube Channel!👇   ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrL70IEnCfDkNaiYMar3jw 📷 https://www.instagram.com/thefreightcoach/  🕊️ https://twitter.com/thefr8coach  💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-jolly-a183aa6a/

    AI-Driven Cargo Theft & Supply Chain Cyber Threats

  5. 6d ago

    Scaling a Freight Agency Office in a Hard Market

    Ready to ditch the comfort of a salary and become an independent freight broker agent? What red flags to look for when choosing a freight brokerage to partner with?  In this episode, cross-border LTL expert Robert Kowton from SPI Logistics shares the unfiltered reality of building a freight agency in today's fast-paced transportation industry! We're discussing why you need a brokerage with top-tier technology like EDI and TMS integrations, robust insurance claim support, and fair contracts that actually protect your book of business.  Whether you are a seasoned logistics professional or just looking to take the leap into entrepreneurship, we lay out the exact questions you need to ask about lane analysis, market rates, and onboarding procedures before you sign any paperwork.  Tune in to get the real insights you need to protect yourself and successfully grow your independent operation!   📊📉 Don't miss out on the latest market trends by subscribing to your TOP Transportation Morning Show! 🌎 🎬🎯 #TheFreightCoach Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to break down transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars!   To Find Out More About My Freight Services Visit https://freightcoachlogistics.com/   🤝 Shoutout to my sponsors!👇 SPI Logistics | https://spi3pl.com/  Revenova | https://revenova.com/freightcoach/ NMFTA | https://nmfta.org/ DAT Freight & Analytics | https://www.dat.com/ Transportation Intermediaries Association | https://www.tianet.org/   🚀🔥 To sign up for my Newsletter, go to http://eepurl.com/iNoHco, get in touch with me through the social media channels below, and subscribe to my YouTube Channel!👇   ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrL70IEnCfDkNaiYMar3jw 📷 https://www.instagram.com/thefreightcoach/  🕊️ https://twitter.com/thefr8coach  💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-jolly-a183aa6a/

    Scaling a Freight Agency Office in a Hard Market

  6. Oct 22

    Cutting Fleet Downtime: Repair Tech & Fleet Management

    Are your trucks stuck in the shop while repair delays eat into your profits? Tired of wasting time on endless phone calls just trying to get a simple update on your fleet maintenance?  Today we're diving into a massive game-changer for your fleet operations with Brett Dashe from ServiceUp! We're talking about a repair management platform that completely automates the fleet repair process by connecting your business to a massive network of independent shops nationwide.  Instead of dealing with outdated paper-based processes and communication bottlenecks, this technology digitizes your entire repair history, centralizes shop communications, and even auto-approves nearly 70% of repairs to drastically reduce truck downtime.  If you want to keep your equipment on the road, protect your assets, and cut down the unnecessary costs of unplanned maintenance, you need to hear how this platform is bringing predictive tech and serious efficiency directly to the trucking industry!    Connect with Brett Website: https://www.serviceup.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/serviceupio/ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/bdashe/   📊📉 Don't miss out on the latest market trends by subscribing to your TOP Transportation Morning Show! 🌎 🎬🎯 #TheFreightCoach Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to break down transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars!   To Find Out More About My Freight Services Visit https://freightcoachlogistics.com/   🤝 Shoutout to my sponsors!👇 SPI Logistics | https://spi3pl.com/  Revenova | https://revenova.com/freightcoach/ NMFTA | https://nmfta.org/ DAT Freight & Analytics | https://www.dat.com/ Transportation Intermediaries Association | https://www.tianet.org/   Donate to support Stacy and her family: https://tinyurl.com/36xmxcmr   🚀🔥 To sign up for my Newsletter, go to http://eepurl.com/iNoHco, get in touch with me through the social media channels below, and subscribe to my YouTube Channel!👇   ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrL70IEnCfDkNaiYMar3jw 📷 https://www.instagram.com/thefreightcoach/  🕊️ https://twitter.com/thefr8coach  💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-jolly-a183aa6a/

    Cutting Fleet Downtime: Repair Tech & Fleet Management

  7. Oct 21

    Judge Upholds $604M Verdict, Organized Theft & Cyber Risks!

    Let's get straight into the heavy-hitting news that could fundamentally change the landscape of the transportation industry! Today, we're breaking down a massive $711 million nuclear verdict appeal that is sending shockwaves through the freight brokerage world. We are looking at the hard facts of this watershed legal case involving vicarious liability—where a significant percentage of the blame fell squarely on the broker—and why adopting bulletproof carrier vetting strategies is no longer optional, but essential for your survival.  It is time to take a brutally honest look at your internal SOPs, step up your carrier compliance, and stop assuming standard insurance policies will cover your operations from massive financial exposure.  Whether you are a small business owner, broker, or agent, tune in as we dissect the harsh realities of these skyrocketing jury awards, the absolute necessity of rigorous safety standards, and what you genuinely need to do right now to protect your logistics business from catastrophic legal fallout!   Resources / References https://www.inboundlogistics.com/articles/how-transportation-leaders-are-fighting-back-against-enterprise-cyber-risks/ https://www.ttnews.com/articles/cargo-theft-new-normal-mce https://www.overdriveonline.com/business/article/15837842/judge-doubles-down-on-ch-robinsons-604m-nuclear-verdict   📊📉 Don't miss out on the latest market trends by subscribing to your TOP Transportation Morning Show! 🌎 🎬🎯 #TheFreightCoach Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to break down transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars!   To Find Out More About My Freight Services Visit https://freightcoachlogistics.com/   🤝 Shoutout to my sponsors!👇 SPI Logistics | https://spi3pl.com/  Revenova | https://revenova.com/freightcoach/ NMFTA | https://nmfta.org/ DAT Freight & Analytics | https://www.dat.com/ Transportation Intermediaries Association | https://www.tianet.org/   Donate to support Stacy and her family: https://tinyurl.com/36xmxcmr   🚀🔥 To sign up for my Newsletter, go to http://eepurl.com/iNoHco, get in touch with me through the social media channels below, and subscribe to my YouTube Channel!👇   ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrL70IEnCfDkNaiYMar3jw 📷 https://www.instagram.com/thefreightcoach/  🕊️ https://twitter.com/thefr8coach  💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-jolly-a183aa6a/

    Judge Upholds $604M Verdict, Organized Theft & Cyber Risks!

  8. Oct 20

    Scaling a $100M Intermodal 3PL & Diversifying Freight!

    Are you tired of sugarcoated leadership advice that doesn't actually help you move freight? Kristy Knichel from Knichel Logistics is back and joined us at the IANA Intermodal EXPO 2026, and we're skipping the script to talk about what it actually takes to build a logistics powerhouse from the ground up! Ever wonder if taking outside money is really the smartest move for your transportation business? Kristy and I shared the realities of bootstrapping a freight brokerage, managing intermodal capacity, and why outside investment might just hold your operation back.  She lays out her exact playbook for scaling to multi-million-dollar revenues by delivering real solutions, pivoting during market chaos, and keeping customer communication absolutely transparent—even when the rails or the roads are an absolute mess.  If you want strategies on mastering capacity, surviving down markets, and doing the right thing in the logistics industry, this is the episode you need to listen to right now! Learn more about IANA Intermodal EXPO: https://intermodal.org/   📊📉 Don't miss out on the latest market trends by subscribing to your TOP Transportation Morning Show! 🌎 🎬🎯 #TheFreightCoach Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to break down transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars!   To Find Out More About My Freight Services Visit https://freightcoachlogistics.com/   🤝 Shoutout to my sponsors!👇 SPI Logistics | https://spi3pl.com/  Revenova | https://revenova.com/freightcoach/ NMFTA | https://nmfta.org/ DAT Freight & Analytics | https://www.dat.com/ Transportation Intermediaries Association | https://www.tianet.org/   Donate to support Stacy and her family: https://tinyurl.com/36xmxcmr   🚀🔥 To sign up for my Newsletter, go to http://eepurl.com/iNoHco, get in touch with me through the social media channels below, and subscribe to my YouTube Channel!👇   ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrL70IEnCfDkNaiYMar3jw 📷 https://www.instagram.com/thefreightcoach/  🕊️ https://twitter.com/thefr8coach  💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-jolly-a183aa6a/

    Scaling a $100M Intermodal 3PL & Diversifying Freight!
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The Freight Coach Podcast is your go-to resource for all things freight, logistics, and transportation. Hosted by industry expert Chris Jolly, this podcast dives deep into the latest trends, insights, and strategies that drive the freight world. Each episode features conversations with top industry professionals, offering valuable tips on everything from supply chain optimization and freight technology to navigating the complexities of logistics management. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the world of freight, The Freight Coach Podcast delivers the knowledge you need to stay ahead of the curve and optimize your freight operations. Tune in for actionable advice, thought-provoking discussions, and a glimpse into the future of freight!

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