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. 21h ago ·  Video

    Fraud Girl Season 2 Episode 29: Your GPS Might Be Lying: How Cybercriminals Are Hacking Cargo Theft

    On this episode of Fraud Girl Friday, Danielle Spinelli sits down with Mo Satt, Founder and CEO of Mobile Defender, to talk about one of the most overlooked risks in cargo theft prevention: cybersecurity. We put a lot of trust in ELDs, GPS tracking, telematics, pallet trackers, and “live location” updates — but what happens when that location can be manipulated? Mo breaks down how cargo thieves are using hidden cellular trackers, GPS spoofing devices, hacked delivery instructions, and other cyber tactics to surveil freight, learn routes, and hide stolen loads in plain sight. From high-value freight to smart trailers, shipper cameras, robot dogs, and telematics platforms like Geotab and Samsara, this conversation gets into the technology behind modern cargo theft and why brokers, shippers, carriers, insurers, and law enforcement need a layered approach. In this episode, we talk about: Why GPS and ELD tracking are not always the silver bullet people think they areHow hidden cellular trackers can be placed on trucks, trailers, or cargoWhat GPS spoofing is and how it can make a truck appear to be somewhere it is notWhy cargo thieves are becoming more sophisticated and strategicHow high-value freight is being targeted through route manipulation and surveillanceWhy brokers and shippers should care about cybersecurity in carrier vettingHow telematics, smart trailers, and security technology can work togetherWhat carriers should consider when building safety protocols around tracker alertsWhy cargo theft prevention needs a layered security approachThis conversation is a reminder that freight fraud is not just fake MCs and double brokering anymore. The bad guys are using technology, and the industry has to respond with better visibility, stronger verification, and more awareness. Thank you to our sponsor, Tallgrass Freight Co. If you’re a broker agent looking for a place to call home, reach out to tme@tallgrassfreight.com. Guest: Mo Satt, Founder & CEO of Mobile Defender Host: Danielle Spinelli, Tell Me Everything Podcast / Fraud Girl Friday Learn more about Mobile Defender: mobiledefender.net

    Fraud Girl Season 2 Episode 29: Your GPS Might Be Lying: How Cybercriminals Are Hacking Cargo Theft

  2. 3d ago ·  Video

    TME Season 2 Episode 31: The One Where Gorgeous Girls Work in Supply Chain

    Jenn Morris is living what Danielle considers the dream: running a freight brokerage, building the Ship Happens media platform, and working while traveling around the world. In this episode, Jenn joins Danielle Spinelli to discuss how Ship Happens makes complicated logistics and supply chain topics easier to understand, why asking the “dumb” questions can be one of the smartest things a creator can do, and how she built an authentic and opinionated voice on LinkedIn. They also dive into Jenn’s Gorgeous Girls Work in Supply Chain series, which highlights women across logistics, maritime, transportation, and supply chain. Jenn shares why representation matters, why women-only spaces still have value, and how hearing other women’s stories can open the door to new career paths and opportunities. Danielle and Jenn also talk about navigating male-dominated workplaces, creator sponsorships, engagement versus follower count, non-competes, workplace culture, and why more creators should be transparent about pricing and opportunities. Plus, Jenn shares how she became a digital nomad, what it is like moving North American freight while living in Europe, and what is next for Ship Happens. ABOUT JENN MORRIS Jenn Morris is the founder of Ship Happens, a logistics education and media platform designed to make supply chain topics simple, straightforward, and accessible. She also operates a freight brokerage, creates short-form educational content, and highlights inspiring women through her Gorgeous Girls Work in Supply Chain series. Connect with Jenn Morris: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-morris-iii/ Ship Happens on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ship-happens1/posts/?feedView=all Website: https://www.ship-happens.ca/ Gorgeous Girls Work in Supply Chain: https://www.ship-happens.ca/blog/category/Gorgeous+Girls+Work+In+Supply+Chain This episode is sponsored by Tallgrass Freight Co. Experienced freight broker agents looking for a new home can learn more by emailing TME@TallgrassFreight.com.

    TME Season 2 Episode 31: The One Where Gorgeous Girls Work in Supply Chain

  3. Jul 24 ·  Video

    Fraud Girl Season 2 Ep 28:How Shippers Can Stop Cargo Theft at the Gate

    The transportation industry is changing fast. With the recent $604 million verdict against C.H. Robinson following the Montgomery decision, brokers, 3PLs, 4PLs, and shippers are asking the same question: How do we reduce risk before a truck ever leaves the dock? In this episode of Fraud Girl Friday, Danielle Spinelli sits down with Tom Dean, Founder & CEO of Renaissant, to discuss why the shipper gate has become one of the most critical checkpoints for cargo theft prevention, freight fraud, driver validation, and transportation safety. Today’s cargo thieves aren’t just stealing freight—they’re showing up with fake IDs, spoofed paperwork, fraudulent pickup numbers, stolen carrier identities, and convincing documentation. Traditional gate processes simply aren’t enough. Tom explains how Renaissant’s Yard Execution Platform (YMS) helps shippers automate: Gate access controlDriver identity verificationCDL validationTruck, trailer, and license plate verificationAppointment schedulingDock managementYard managementElectronic Bills of Lading (eBOL)Security exception workflowsDanielle and Tom also discuss why carrier vetting alone is no longer enough. The future of freight security requires driver-level vetting, truck-level verification, and connected technology that validates every part of the shipment before freight is released. They also explore how the integration between Renaissant and GenLogs helps shippers and brokers connect what happens at the gate with what’s happening on the road, providing greater visibility into carrier legitimacy, equipment verification, cargo theft prevention, and supply chain security. In this episode:The impact of the Montgomery decision on brokers and shippersWhat the C.H. Robinson verdict means for the transportation industryCargo theft prevention at the shipper gateDriver verification vs. carrier verificationDouble brokering and fictitious pickupsFake IDs and fraudulent paperworkElectronic Bills of Lading (eBOLs) and cluster theftGate automation and yard managementFMCSA safety ratings and shipper liabilityGenLogs + Renaissant integrationBuilding a more defensible freight security process🌐 Learn more about Renaissant: https://www.renaissant.com/ A special thank you to our sponsor, Tallgrass Freight Co. If you’re a freight broker agent looking for a new home, email TME@tallgrassfreight.com or visit tellmeeverythingpod.com and click Freight Agent Opportunity. Subscribe for more episodes covering: Cargo TheftFreight FraudCarrier VettingDriver VerificationFreight SecuritySupply Chain SecurityDouble BrokeringShipper LiabilityFMCSA RegulationsTransportation SafetyLogistics TechnologyFreight TechGenLogsFraud Prevention

    Fraud Girl Season 2 Ep 28:How Shippers Can Stop Cargo Theft at the Gate

  4. Jul 21 ·  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

  5. Jul 17 ·  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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  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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