Tell Me Everything | Logistics Freight Podcast

Danielle Spinelli

Tell Me Everything is a logistics podcast featuring weekly conversations with industry professionals every Tuesday, covering freight, supply chain trends, and real-world insights from brokers, shippers, and carriers. On Fraud Girl Fridays, the focus shifts to cargo theft, freight fraud, and supply chain security - breaking down how it happens and how to stay protected.

  1. 1d ago ·  Video

    TME Season 2 Episode 30: The One Where I Almost Become a Broker

    What does it take to go from moving freight to building a successful logistics business? In this episode of the Tell Me Everything Podcast, Danielle Spinelli sits down with the Tallgrass Freight Co. team in Chattanooga to discuss freight agent opportunities, brokerage culture, business growth, technology, and what truly separates an agent program from a traditional logistics job. Tallgrass was created by a broker, for brokers—and its model is designed to help experienced freight professionals do more than build a book of business. Agents receive the support, education, technology, and leadership access needed to develop an actual company around their customer relationships. The conversation covers: • The difference between building a book and building a business • How Tallgrass supports freight agents at every stage of growth • Creating a culture that values both family and professional success • Learning to manage finances, operations, hiring, taxes, and profitability • Expanding into LTL, parcel, international freight, warehousing, and managed transportation • Why shippers increasingly want trusted, one-stop logistics partners • How Tallgrass uses agent feedback to improve its proprietary technology • The value of working with leaders who have personally been freight brokers • Why agents can grow without feeling like another number inside a large organization Danielle also officially welcomes Tallgrass Freight Co. as a sponsor of the Tell Me Everything Podcast! Whether you are an established freight broker, considering becoming an independent freight agent, or trying to scale your logistics business, this episode offers an honest look at the support and mindset required to grow. Learn more about Tallgrass Freight Co:  tme@tellmeeverythingpod.com Subscribe for more conversations about freight brokerage, logistics technology, cargo theft, transportation leadership, and the people shaping the supply chain industry.

    TME Season 2 Episode 30: The One Where I Almost Become a Broker

  2. 5d ago ·  Video

    Fraud Girl Season 2 Episode 27: Mexico Cargo Theft & Freight fraud Explained

    Ensuring Secure Cross-Border Freight in Mexico with Relay's Verification SolutionsIn this episode of "Tell Me Everything Frog Girl Fridays," Danielle Spinelli hosts Jafet Vázquez from Relay to discuss the complexities of freight theft, fraud, and verification challenges in Mexico. Learn how innovative solutions are transforming logistics security and trust in cross-border commerce. Key Topics: The prevalence and types of cargo theft in Mexico, including armed theft and digital fraud (over 10,000 incidents annually)The misconceptions about the Mexican freight triangle connecting Jalisco, Mexico City, and Monterrey, versus actual theft hotspotsThe impact of organized crime and corruption on freight safety and verification processesHow Mexico's digital verification landscape compares to the US, including gaps in documentation authenticity and identity fraudRelay’s comprehensive onboarding and verification system leveraging government data, bank identity, and AI for B2B relationshipsThe growth in cross-border trade between Mexico and the US, and opportunities for US companies to engage more securelyPractical steps for companies to mitigate risks when entering the Mexican logistics market, including document validation and in-person checksHow Relay's platform reduces onboarding times from months to days and prevents up to 98% of identity theft fraudThe importance of compliance, transparency, and technology in combating freight theft and fraud in MexicoContact details for Relay and opportunities for US companies to collaborateResources & Links: https://reley.ai/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jafeth-vazquez-jaro/Relay Email: jvazquez@relay.aiThank you to our sponsor, Tallgrass Freight Co. If you are a broker agent looking for a new home, visit tellmeeverythingpod.com and check out the freight agent opportunity section, or email TME@tallgrassfreight.com.

    Fraud Girl Season 2 Episode 27: Mexico Cargo Theft & Freight fraud Explained

  3. Jul 14 ·  Video

    TME Season 2 Episode 29: The One Where Chain Put the “AI” in Supply Chain

    In this episode of Tell Me Everything, Danielle Spinelli sits down with longtime friends Annalise and Param, co-founders of Chain, to talk about their unexpected journey from science and trucking into freight tech, AI automation, carrier visibility, and cargo theft prevention. Annalise shares how she went from preparing for medical school to helping dispatch trucks, teaching herself to code, and building a company designed to solve real operational problems in logistics. Param talks about leaving chemical engineering, buying trucks, learning freight the hard way, and eventually building technology that helps brokers automate manual work without losing the human side of the business. Together, they break down how Chain evolved from a visibility platform into an AI-powered automation tool for freight brokers. The conversation covers AI agents for track and trace, exception management, carrier communication, carrier sales support, offer logging, driver verification, secure mobile tracking, spoofing detection, and how AI can help brokers work smarter without replacing the relationships that make freight move. They also dive into one of Danielle’s favorite Fraud Girl topics: cargo theft and spoofing. Chain explains how bad actors are using technology and AI to manipulate freight systems, why visibility providers need to be honest about spoofing risks, and how stronger verification workflows can help protect brokers, carriers, and shippers. If you are in freight brokerage, carrier sales, logistics technology, cargo theft prevention, or transportation operations, this episode is packed with real-world insight on where AI is actually helping the industry and where the human touch still matters. Thank you to our sponsor, Tallgrass Freight Co. If you are a broker agent looking for a new home, visit tellmeeverythingpod.com and check out the freight agent opportunity section, or email TME@tallgrassfreight.com. Topics covered in this episode: Chain’s origin storyFrom trucking company to freight tech startupAI agents for freight brokersTrack and trace automationCarrier sales automationWhy carrier relationships still matterVisibility technology and spoofing preventionCargo theft risks in freightDriver verification and secure trackingHow AI is changing logistics operationsBuilding freight technology for brokers and carriersWhy context matters in AI automationConnect with Chain: Website: trichain.com Connect with Annalise and Param on LinkedIn to learn more about Chain and their AI automation platform for freight brokers. Watch more episodes of Tell Me Everything for conversations with logistics leaders, freight tech founders, cargo theft experts, brokers, carriers, and supply chain professionals. #TellMeEverythingPodcast #FreightTech #LogisticsTechnology #AIinLogistics #FreightBrokerage #CarrierSales #CargoTheft #FreightFraud #SupplyChain #Transportation #Chain #Truckload #BrokerAutomation #TrackAndTrace #FreightAI

    TME Season 2 Episode 29: The One Where Chain Put the “AI” in Supply Chain

  4. Jul 10

    Fraud Girl Season 2 Episode 26: How Fake CDL Drivers Are Fueling Cargo Theft

    In this episode of Tell Me Everything: Fraud Girl Fridays, Danielle Spinelli sits down with Jillian Kossman, COO of IDScan.net, to break down one of the fastest-growing threats in freight and cargo security: fake IDs and identity fraud at the driver level. From fraudulent CDL licenses and fictitious pickups to organized cargo theft rings using stolen identities, this conversation dives into how criminals are bypassing traditional carrier vetting and why shippers, brokers, warehouses, and 3PLs need to rethink security. Jillian explains how ID verification technology works, how fake IDs have evolved over the years, and why more logistics companies are implementing driver-level authentication to stop cargo theft before a truck ever leaves the dock. Danielle and Jillian also discuss: • Cargo theft prevention strategies for shippers and warehouses • Fake CDL licenses and non-domicile CDL concerns • How organized crime groups use stolen identities in freight fraud • Why driver vetting is becoming just as important as carrier vetting • The role of facial recognition and ID authentication in logistics security • How law enforcement handles fake IDs and fictitious pickups • Why layered cargo security matters in today’s freight market If you work in logistics, freight brokerage, warehouse operations, transportation, or supply chain security, this episode is packed with practical insights into how identity fraud is impacting the industry and what companies can do to better protect freight.

    Fraud Girl Season 2 Episode 26: How Fake CDL Drivers Are Fueling Cargo Theft

  5. Jul 7

    TME Season 2 Episode 28: The One with the Man Behind The Logistics of Logistics

    In this episode of Tell Me Everything, Danielle Spinelli sits down with Joe Lynch, host of The Logistics of Logistics, to talk about his journey from automotive and supply chain into logistics, podcasting, freight media, and why simplifying complicated topics matters so much in this industry. Joe shares how he started blogging before launching The Logistics of Logistics, what he has learned after hundreds of episodes, why every podcast is becoming more like a show, and how logistics companies can do a better job explaining what they actually do. Danielle and Joe also dig into freight relationships, automation, carrier trust, cargo theft, fraud prevention, and why knowing the people you work with still matters in a world full of APIs, AI, visibility platforms, and tech buzzwords. If you work in freight, logistics, supply chain, brokerage, transportation tech, or cargo theft prevention, this episode is a fun and honest conversation about the people, stories, and relationships that keep the industry moving. Thank you to our sponsor, Tallgrass Freight. If you are a broker agent who feels stuck or you are looking for a new home, email TME@tallgrassfreight.com. Subscribe to Tell Me Everything for more conversations with freight leaders, logistics experts, tech founders, podcast hosts, and the people behind the supply chain. #Logistics #Freight #SupplyChain #Transportation #Podcast #FreightBroker #CargoTheft #TheLogisticsOfLogistics #TellMeEverythingPodcast #FreightTech

    TME Season 2 Episode 28: The One with the Man Behind The Logistics of Logistics

  6. Jul 1

    TME Season 2 Episode 25: The One Where CRM Finally Makes Sense for Freight Brokers

    In this episode of Tell Me Everything, Danielle Spinelli sits down with Josh Lyles, founder of Sales Dash CRM, to talk about why logistics sales needs technology built specifically for freight brokers, carrier reps, and sales teams. Josh shares how Sales Dash CRM helps freight brokerages manage shipper leads, carrier relationships, lanes, quotes, follow-ups, account health, and prospecting in one place. They dive into why generic CRMs can feel clunky for logistics, how brokers can better organize their day, and why carrier sales and customer sales teams need more visibility into each other’s conversations. Danielle and Josh also talk about freight broker sales strategies, shipper prospecting, AI personalization, in-person visits, niche freight markets, customer retention, TMS integrations, and the future of AI agents in logistics sales. If you’re in freight brokerage, logistics sales, carrier sales, account management, or transportation technology, this conversation is packed with real-world takeaways on building stronger relationships, staying organized, and selling smarter in a changing freight market. www.salesdashcrm.com

    TME Season 2 Episode 25: The One Where CRM Finally Makes Sense for Freight Brokers

  7. Jul 1

    TME Season 2 Episode 27: The One That Turned Quoting into a Freight Travelocity aka Manifold

    In this episode of Tell Me Everything, Danielle Spinelli sits down with Trey Griggs from Manifold to talk freight, technology, spot quoting, automation, and the future of logistics. Trey breaks down how Manifold is helping freight brokers and trucking companies simplify spot quoting by pulling customer portals, bid boards, and email freight opportunities into one place. They talk about why speed matters in the spot market, how automation can help teams quote faster, win more profitable freight, and avoid letting opportunities fall through the cracks. Danielle and Trey also get into the realities of brokerage life, building scalable logistics companies with smaller teams, using AI tools like Claude, creating fan-first customer experiences, and why transportation is full of ADHD-minded, hard-working, fun-loving people. Of course, this episode is not all business. Trey shares stories about parenting through graduation season, building a support network for his daughter as she heads to college, his love of golf, Manifold jerseys, creative prospecting ideas, and even his international barbershop chorus competition. If you are a freight broker, carrier, trucking company, logistics leader, or transportation tech nerd, this episode is packed with real talk on freight tech, spot quoting, automation, sales, relationships, and the people who make this industry so fun. Could one person manage $100 million in freight? That question came up during my conversation with Trey Griggs, and honestly… I’m not sure the answer is no anymore. AI, automation, spot quoting tools, workflow integrations—our industry is changing fast. In this episode, Trey breaks down why he left consulting to join Manifold, what he calls the “Travelocity of spot quoting,” and how brokers and carriers can stop losing opportunities simply because they didn’t see them in time. Plus we talk: ➡️ Graduation season and being a parent ➡️ Building a network before your kids leave for college ➡️ Creative prospecting ideas ➡️ Why logistics might be the perfect industry for ADHD brains

    TME Season 2 Episode 27: The One That Turned Quoting into a Freight Travelocity aka Manifold

  8. Jul 10

    Fraud Girl Season 2 Episode 26: How Fake CDL Drivers Are Fueling Cargo Theft

    In this episode of Tell Me Everything: Fraud Girl Fridays, Danielle Spinelli sits down with Jillian Kossman, COO of IDScan.net, to break down one of the fastest-growing threats in freight and cargo security: fake IDs and identity fraud at the driver level. From fraudulent CDL licenses and fictitious pickups to organized cargo theft rings using stolen identities, this conversation dives into how criminals are bypassing traditional carrier vetting and why shippers, brokers, warehouses, and 3PLs need to rethink security. Jillian explains how ID verification technology works, how fake IDs have evolved over the years, and why more logistics companies are implementing driver-level authentication to stop cargo theft before a truck ever leaves the dock. Danielle and Jillian also discuss: • Cargo theft prevention strategies for shippers and warehouses • Fake CDL licenses and non-domicile CDL concerns • How organized crime groups use stolen identities in freight fraud • Why driver vetting is becoming just as important as carrier vetting • The role of facial recognition and ID authentication in logistics security • How law enforcement handles fake IDs and fictitious pickups • Why layered cargo security matters in today’s freight market If you work in logistics, freight brokerage, warehouse operations, transportation, or supply chain security, this episode is packed with practical insights into how identity fraud is impacting the industry and what companies can do to better protect freight.

    Fraud Girl Season 2 Episode 26: How Fake CDL Drivers Are Fueling Cargo Theft
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Tell Me Everything is a logistics podcast featuring weekly conversations with industry professionals every Tuesday, covering freight, supply chain trends, and real-world insights from brokers, shippers, and carriers. On Fraud Girl Fridays, the focus shifts to cargo theft, freight fraud, and supply chain security - breaking down how it happens and how to stay protected.

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