Tire Tracks: Driving the Logistics Industry

Sometimes the best option for an LTL-sized shipment isn't LTL. In episode 71 of Banyan Technology’s Tire Tracks® podcast, Ted McClain, Senior Vice President of Sales at Expedite All, explains how expedited freight gives Shippers and 3PLs another option when speed, handling, visibility or shipment risk matter. Ted explores when small Truckload and dedicated vehicles can make sense for high-value, fragile, time-sensitive and temperature-controlled freight. He also discusses how reducing ...

The Montgomery ruling has brought renewed attention to carrier selection and risk management across the freight industry. In episode 70 of Banyan Technology’s Tire Tracks® podcast, Overhaul SVP of Key Account Management Tony Yarrell provides insight into how the ruling may reshape expectations around carrier validation and operational accountability. He explains why carrier validation can no longer be treated as a one-time approval process, especially as freight fraud, cargo theft, capacity ...

Episode 69 of Banyan Technology’s Tire Tracks® podcast features Andrew Zeiser, assistant professor of supply chain management at John Carroll University. Andrew discusses how supply chain education is evolving as the industry faces new challenges and opportunities driven by technology, disruption and operational development. The conversation explores how topics such as AI, freight theft, visibility, forecasting and supply chain resilience are influencing what students need to understand befo...

Episode 68 of Banyan Technology’s Tire Tracks® podcast concludes the When Your TMS Turns Every Data Point into a Signal mini-series with Jordan Pearman, VP of Supply Chain and Operations at Skidmore Sales & Distributing. This episode focuses on how LTL-to-TL consolidation is helping freight teams reduce costs, improve shipment quality, and simplify operations. Jordan discusses how organizations are moving beyond manual consolidation processes and using technology and AI to identify opport...

Episode 67 of Banyan Technology’s Tire Tracks® podcast continues the When Your TMS Turns Every Data Point into a Signal mini-series with CloneOps.ai Founder and CEO David Bell. This installment explores how freight AI is being applied to real operational challenges, including track-and-trace coverage, exception management and planning support. David explains how AI agents can reduce manual follow-up, identify anomalies across multiple data sources, and help logistics teams stay responsi...