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Welcome to the Transfix Take On, a show for the logistics and supply chain world where we switch gears into the hot topics of trucking. For more information, visit: www.transfix.io

  1. Supply Chain Decoded | Feat. Paul-Bernard Jaroslawski, FreightCaviar

    2D AGO

    Supply Chain Decoded | Feat. Paul-Bernard Jaroslawski, FreightCaviar

    What happens when a freight brokerage operator burns out, quits in the middle of chaos, and accidentally builds one of the industry’s most recognizable media brands in freight? In this episode of Supply Chain Decoded, Jenni Ruiz sits down with Paul-Bernard Jaroslawski, founder of FreightCaviar, to unpack the very untraditional path from carrier sales and brokerage ops to memes, media, and modern freight storytelling. Paul gets candid about the chaotic freight market of 2020, the realities of running a brokerage, and why humor has become such an important survival tool in this industry. He shares how FreightCaviar grew from an Instagram meme page into a full-fledged media company with newsletters, documentaries, podcasts, and now a print magazine. He opens up about learning hard lessons in public, navigating cease-and-desist letters, resisting the pressure to become too polished, and why authenticity still wins in a world drowning in content. Jenni and Paul also dig into what makes small brokerages special, the line between insider humor and responsible reporting, the future of freight media, and one supply chain term Paul believes the industry keeps getting wrong: double brokering. -- Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.

    36 min
  2. Transfix Take Podcast | Week of April 16 - Freight Fraud, Fuel Spikes, and a May Market Warning

    3D AGO

    Transfix Take Podcast | Week of April 16 - Freight Fraud, Fuel Spikes, and a May Market Warning

    Transfix Take Podcast | Week of April 16 - Freight Fraud, Fuel Spikes, and a May Market Warning by Transfix

    16 min
  3. Transfix Take Podcast | Week of Apr 7 - Tender Rejections Hit 50% & Fuel Keeps Rising

    APR 8

    Transfix Take Podcast | Week of Apr 7 - Tender Rejections Hit 50% & Fuel Keeps Rising

    Q2 is off to a turbulent start, and this week on The Transfix Take, Jenni Ruiz is joined by NFI market expert Justin Maze to break down a freight market that feels anything but settled. From FMCSA’s rollout of the new MODIS registration system and pilot testing around hours-of-service flexibility, to port disruptions in Savannah and New York, they start with the headlines shaping the week before digging into the pressure point everyone is watching: fuel. With diesel climbing fast, especially in California, Jenni and Justin unpack what rising fuel costs, stubborn linehaul rates, and elevated tender rejections mean for brokers, carriers, and shippers right now. They also take listeners through the regional storylines defining the market, from tightening in the Southeast, South, and Texas to signs of relative softening in parts of the Midwest and Northeast. The episode closes with a look at the spot market, where rates continue to rise and flatbed rejections remain especially sharp, creating even more uncertainty for teams trying to quote and cover freight in real time. If you are trying to make sense of contract pressure, shifting capacity, and what could come next in April, this is the update to have in your ears. -- Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.

    16 min
  4. Supply Chain Decoded | Feat. Tanzil Uddin, Manifest & Hyve Group

    APR 3

    Supply Chain Decoded | Feat. Tanzil Uddin, Manifest & Hyve Group

    What does it take to build the biggest supply chain event in the world and keep it relevant in an industry that never sits still? In this episode of Supply Chain Decoded, Jenni Ruiz sits down with Tanzil Uddin, SVP of Content and Partnerships at Manifest, for a behind-the-scenes look at how one of supply chain’s most influential conferences comes to life. From curating programming for 400+ speakers to tracking the trends shaping procurement, cold chain, AI, sustainability, and beyond, Tanzil shares how the Manifest team keeps a real-time pulse on what operators actually need. He also reflects on the early days of Manifest, the challenge of changing industry perception, and why creating space for candid peer conversations has become one of the event’s greatest strengths. Jenni and Tanzil also dig into what makes a conference feel truly worth attending, how sponsorship and editorial integrity can work together, what’s ahead for Manifest 2027 and Manifest Europe, and why the best technology conversations always start with understanding the problem first. -- Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.

    41 min
  5. Supply Chain Decoded | Feat. Cassie Quien, Wabash

    MAR 27

    Supply Chain Decoded | Feat. Cassie Quien, Wabash

    Freight fraud is getting smarter. Cassie Quien and the Wabash team are building for that reality. In this episode of Supply Chain Decoded, Jenni Ruiz sits down with Cassie Quien, Senior Director of Revenue at Wabash, to unpack one of the most urgent challenges in freight today: cargo theft, strategic fraud, and why protecting freight can no longer fall on just one player in the network. Cassie shares how her path from trucking operations to trailer innovation shaped her consultative approach to the industry, and why understanding the full life cycle of a load still matters more than ever. The conversation dives into TrailerHawk, Wabash’s new cargo assurance technology designed to tackle both identity-based fraud and physical theft. Cassie explains how the solution combines driver verification, carrier validation, integrated trailer door locks, and a digital chain of custody to help shippers, carriers, and brokers prevent theft before it happens, not just react after the fact. She also breaks down why fraud is now pushing shippers into the hot seat, how high-risk lanes and high-value freight are shaping adoption, and what early testing is revealing as Wabash continues bringing the technology to market. But this episode is about more than technology. It is also a reminder that in all the rush toward innovation, one part of the supply chain still gets overlooked: the driver. Cassie closes with a powerful perspective on why the best solutions are the ones built with real operational empathy and real-world experience. -- Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.

    34 min
  6. Transfix Take Podcast | Week of Mar 25 - Volatility Continues as Fuel Drives Rates Up

    MAR 25

    Transfix Take Podcast | Week of Mar 25 - Volatility Continues as Fuel Drives Rates Up

    As March comes to a close, the freight market is serving up volatility from every direction. In this week’s episode of The Transfix Take, Jenni Ruiz and NFI market expert Justin Maze unpack the diesel surge shaking the industry, with fuel jumping from $3.89 to $5.37 a gallon in just a few weeks, and what that means for shippers already bracing for higher costs. They dig into why linehaul rates dipped, then started creeping back up again, how tender rejections are hovering around 14.5%, and why flatbed is in a league of its own with rejection rates reaching as high as 50%. Jenni and Justin also break down the regional picture, from tightening in the Southeast and Texas to mixed signals in the Midwest, loosening in the Pacific Northwest, and a surprising shift in Southern California. Plus, they look ahead to April and explain why produce season, fuel pressure, spot market exposure, and even a rise in new carrier authority applications could make the next few weeks especially unpredictable. For shippers and brokers trying to protect margins without losing flexibility, this is the market read you need right now. -- Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.

    15 min
  7. Supply Chain Decoded | Feat. Blythe Milligan, Everything is Logistics & CargoRex

    MAR 23

    Supply Chain Decoded | Feat. Blythe Milligan, Everything is Logistics & CargoRex

    Blythe Milligan is back, and this conversation feels like a full-circle moment. Three years after her first appearance on The Transfix Take On, Blythe returns to sit down with Jenni Ruiz for a candid, funny, and deeply honest conversation about what it really takes to build a podcast that lasts, a brand that sounds like you, and a platform that actually serves the freight industry. As the host of Everything is Logistics and the founder of CargoRex, Blythe has become one of the most trusted voices in freight media. In this episode, she opens up about the editorial changes she’s made over the last year, the limits of AI in creative work, why great content still requires gut instinct, and how podcasters can protect their voice in a sea of copycat conversations. She also shares the story behind CargoRex, her ambitious effort to create a smarter, more human-centered research engine for logistics. Jenni and Blythe also get into the intimacy of podcasting, what kills a show before it ever finds its audience, the rise of women-led communities in logistics, and why supply chain should stop being treated like a background function and start being recognized for what it really is: a business driver, a brand differentiator, and a human story. This episode is part media masterclass, part freight deep dive, and part love letter to the creators and operators doing the work with heart. Listen & subscribe to Everything Is Logistics: https://everythingislogistics.com/ Learn more about CargoRex: https://cargorex.io/ Listen to Blythe's previous Transfix Take On episode: https://soundcloud.com/transfix-take-podcast/the-transfix-take-on-authentically-good-marketing-in-trucking-with-blythe-brumleve -- Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.

    1h 2m
  8. Supply Chain Decoded | Feat. Whitney Johnson-Cowell, Knight-Swift Warehousing & Fulfillment

    MAR 13

    Supply Chain Decoded | Feat. Whitney Johnson-Cowell, Knight-Swift Warehousing & Fulfillment

    Whitney Johnson Cowell is the kind of supply chain leader who makes people feel seen. In this episode of Supply Chain Decoded, Jenni sits down with the Revenue Marketing Manager at Knight-Swift Warehousing and Fulfillment, founder of Mediocre Marketing, and TMSA board member to talk about the evolving relationship between sales and marketing, the real impact of AI on how teams work together, and why empathy is still one of the most powerful leadership skills in logistics. But this conversation goes deeper than strategy. Whitney opens up about building community in an industry that can sometimes feel overwhelming, advocating for neurodivergent professionals, and creating more inclusive spaces where people do not have to hide who they are to belong. She also shares the heart behind Dry Conversations, her platform for honest discussions around sobriety, mental health, and connection. This is a conversation about marketing, yes, but also about humanity. About asking better questions. About making room for people to breathe. And about the kind of leadership that leaves people better than it found them. To hear episodes of Dry Conversations, visit: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EKJrc7fGOBQE2Pv13QiTR?si=2b36de382ac74d1a To learn more about TMSA, visit: https://www.tmsatoday.org/ To follow Whitney on LinkedIn, click here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneyhjohnson/ To learn more about Mediocre Marketing, click here: https://itsmediocremarketing.com/ -- Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.

    38 min
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Welcome to the Transfix Take On, a show for the logistics and supply chain world where we switch gears into the hot topics of trucking. For more information, visit: www.transfix.io

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  • Creator
    Transfix
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    269
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