Armchair Attorney® Podcast

Matthew Leffler
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The Armchair Attorney® Podcast is program hosted by the Armchair Attorney® himself, Matthew M. Leffler. Matthew is a real-life attorney with a curious mind and a passion for how things work. From law to supply chain and everything in-between, he bridges the gap between education and entertainment. 

  1. Jun 17

    The Connected Chassis!

    In this episode, we dive into the rapidly evolving world of connected transportation technology. As fleets push for greater visibility, efficiency, and uptime, connected chassis and smart trailers are transforming how the industry operates, from realtime asset tracking and predictive maintenance to seamless data integration across the supply chain.  If you're not following Paul Burgoyne of Reach24 and Shannon Hamilton of BlackBerry Radar, you should be! Discover how advanced telematics and IoT solutions are powering next-generation connected trailers and chassis. Explore practical use cases around maximizing trailer utilization, minimizing downtime, improving safety through door/cargo monitoring, and streamlining maintenance workflows. Whether you're a fleet operator, equipment provider, or technology innovator in trucking and intermodal, this episode delivers actionable insights on harnessing connectivity to drive productivity and reduce costs in an increasingly digital freight landscape. And go to the Intermodal Association of North America's EXPO! 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 you control over every aspect of moving freight, so that you can run your business with speed & efficiency. This program is also brought to you by our newest sponsor, GenLogs. GenLogs is setting a new standard of care for freight intelligence. Book your demo for GenLogs today at www.genlogs.io today!

    52 min

  2. May 29

    What is an Unsafe Motor Carrier?

    Following the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision in Montgomery v. Caribe, freight brokers face new liability risks for carrier selection, potentially ending the era of hiding behind FAAAA preemption when negligent vetting leads to accidents. In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Joyce, CEO of GenLogs and former CIA operations officer who now applies intelligence-driven analytics, roadside sensors, and AI to verify real carriers and combat fraud in the trucking industry. We break down what the ruling really means for brokers, shippers, and insurers, how 'chameleon carriers' and weak vetting expose the supply chain, and how GenLogs' ground-truth platform is helping the industry adapt with proactive risk signals and better due diligence. Follow Ryan over on X right 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 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 you control over every aspect of moving freight, so that you can run your business with speed & efficiency. This program is also brought to you by our newest sponsor, GenLogs. GenLogs is setting a new standard of care for freight intelligence. Book your demo for GenLogs today at www.genlogs.io today!

    57 min

  3. May 20

    Hop on the Convoy!

    Join us for an insightful conversation with Bill Driegert, EVP of the Convoy Platform at DAT Freight & Analytics. A true pioneer in freight technology, Bill has shaped the industry for over 15 years, from his early days as the 4th employee at Coyote Logistics, to co-founding Uber Freight, leading trucking at Flexport, and now driving innovation at DAT following the acquisition of the Convoy Platform.  In this episode, we dive into the evolution of digital freight matching, AI-powered tools transforming broker and carrier operations, what’s actually sticking in freight tech (and what’s hype), the future of marketplaces, and how established players like DAT are blending massive network scale with cutting-edge automation to make freight easier and more efficient for everyone.  Whether you're a broker, carrier, shipper, or logistics enthusiast, this is a must-listen discussion on where the industry is headed. Tune in! 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 you control over every aspect of moving freight, so that you can run your business with speed & efficiency. This program is also brought to you by our newest sponsor, GenLogs. GenLogs is setting a new standard of care for freight intelligence. Book your demo for GenLogs today at www.genlogs.io today!

    56 min

  4. Apr 30

    Freight Expectations

    What do you get when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? It's Freight Expectations! 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 you control over every aspect of moving freight, so that you can run your business with speed & efficiency. This program is also brought to you by our newest sponsor, GenLogs. GenLogs is setting a new standard of care for freight intelligence. Book your demo for GenLogs today at www.genlogs.io today!

    1h 4m

  5. Mar 25

    Should I Panic?

    Should I Panic? The US supply chain faces ongoing volatility from global conflicts, intensified regulatory pressures, & persistently low freight volumes. Escalating Middle East tensions, including US-Israel strikes on Iran & related disruptions, have delayed any large-scale return of container shipping to the Red Sea, forcing rerouting around Africa, higher surcharges, & increased costs for energy, commodities, & imports. Domestically, freight demand remains subdued after 2025's tariff-driven front-loading, with containerized imports softening, trucking & rail volumes depressed, & spot rates mixed amid weather impacts & regional capacity tightness. With all of that said, I asked two of the brightest minds in freight, Jason Miller of the Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business & Ken Adamo of DAT Freight & Analytics to join the Armchair Attorney® Podcast to help me answer the age old question: "Should I Panic?" Join us live as our experts answer my concerns. 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.  Built on the latest technology, DAT One gives you control over every aspect of moving freight, so that you can run your business with speed & efficiency. This program is also brought to you by our newest sponsor, GenLogs. GenLogs is setting a new standard of care for freight intelligence. Book your demo for GenLogs today at www.genlogs.io today!

    58 min

  6. Mar 19

    FMCSA Final Rule and ‘Dalilah’s Law’ target CDL eligibility

    The U.S. government took two big steps to fix problems with truck drivers who live outside the country. One is a new rule from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Restoring Integrity to the Issuance of Non-Domiciled Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDL), which tightens rules on who can hold a commercial driver’s license.  The other, Delilah’s Law, is a new Senate bill that proposes even stricter nationwide changes. The bill is named after Dalilah Coleman who was five years old in June 2024 when she was critically injured in a multi-car pileup in Adelanto, California. The crash was caused by an 18-wheel tractor-trailer driven by Partap Singh, an Indian national who had entered the U.S. illegally in 2022.  Both moves come after deadly crashes and widespread state noncompliance, and they could reshape the pool of available drivers for fleets. Here is an article I wrote that was recently published with Freightwaves.  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 you control over every aspect of moving freight, so that you can run your business with speed & efficiency. This program is also brought to you by our newest sponsor, GenLogs. GenLogs is setting a new standard of care for freight intelligence. Book your demo for GenLogs today at www.genlogs.io today!

    39 min

  7. Mar 9

    ACT Research 74th Commercial Seminar: Law & Insurance

    Who would have guessed that a panel about law & insurance would electrify the attendees at ACT Research Co.? I, for one, expected it. For 40 years, ‪ACT Research Co. has brought the trucking industry together to anticipate change and chart its future. What's more, ACT Research Co. recently hosted its 74th Market Vitals: The Current & Future Health of the Industry Seminar in Columbus, IN. The event marked a special milestone of 40 years delivering commercial vehicle and freight market intelligence to the industry. On the third panel of the day, ol' Armchair Attorney® brought some sizzle. It's easy to do that when you share the stage with the likes of Thom Albrecht, Chief Revenue Officer at Reliance Partners; Anthony Johnson, President at Marvin Johnson & Associates, and the imperturbable Timothy Denoyer as our esteemed moderator. We covered insurance and litigation pressures in the freight market. But so much more! We discussed the latest issues regarding non-domiciled CDLs, nuclear verdicts, IEEPA, and motor carrier insurance. 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 you control over every aspect of moving freight, so that you can run your business with speed & efficiency. This program is also brought to you by our newest sponsor, GenLogs. GenLogs is setting a new standard of care for freight intelligence. Book your demo for GenLogs today at www.genlogs.io today!

    1h 5m

  8. Mar 6

    Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC - Oral Arguments

    In Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, argued on Wednesday, March 4, the court  considers whether a federal law initially designed to deal with state trucking regulations supersedes state common-law claims holding freight brokers liable for negligently selecting dangerous motor carriers or drivers. That may not sound particularly fascinating, but the issue before the court, which involves the scope of the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994, could have broad liability implications for transportation logistics and the freight broker industry. These are the oral arguments before SCOTUS. Link here to the full transcript.  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 you control over every aspect of moving freight, so that you can run your business with speed & efficiency. This program is also brought to you by our newest sponsor, GenLogs. GenLogs is setting a new standard of care for freight intelligence. Book your demo for GenLogs today at www.genlogs.io today!

    1h 40m
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The Armchair Attorney® Podcast is program hosted by the Armchair Attorney® himself, Matthew M. Leffler. Matthew is a real-life attorney with a curious mind and a passion for how things work. From law to supply chain and everything in-between, he bridges the gap between education and entertainment. 

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  • Creator
    Matthew Leffler
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    135
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    © 2026 Armchair Attorney® Podcast
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