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FreightWaves Live: An Events Podcast: The show where we bring you back to past FreightWaves events, take you inside of upcoming events, and capture the moments and keynotes from the top thought leaders in logistics, FreightTech, business and media.
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Scott founded Truckstop in 1995 with a mission to create a “better way” for freight professionals to work. As an early pioneer of the online load board, Scott helped revolutionize how freight moves across the country, making the process more efficient and transparent for carriers and brokers alike.
With a background in technology and a passion for solving complex problems, Scott grew Truckstop from a basement startup to a leading trusted brand in the transportation industry. Over the years, his vision and leadership have driven innovation and set the foundation for Truckstop’s ongoing growth and success.
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Jack Kennedy is the co-founder and CEO of Platform Science. Previously, Jack was the President of Qualcomm Enterprise Services. Prior to Qualcomm, Jack served at News Corp where he held roles as the Executive Vice President of News Corp Digital Media, Executive Vice President of Fox Interactive Media, and Senior Vice President of Fox Network Group.
During this period, Jack oversaw activities leading the digital transition of News Corp from a traditional media company into a “digital first” organization. During his tenure, he was part of the joint Fox/NBC Universal team that created the joint venture now known as “Hulu,” and the launch of one of the digital advertising technology companies, The Rubicon Product (RUBI:NASDAQ). He was responsible for a $2B+ portfolio of over two dozen digital assets.
Jack retired as a commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves in 2016, after serving as a founding team member of DiUX, the Department of Defense’s recently established Silicon Valley presence. His career included multiple combat deployments, tours in Washington D.C. which included serving on the staff of U.S. Senator John McCain, and as the Aide de Camp to the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Jack holds a BS in Economics and Engineering from the United States Naval Academy and an MBA from the Harvard Business School and was a Legis Fellow of the Brookings Institution. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for ATN International, Inc.
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Don has over 20 years of experience in the transportation and logistics sector, with proven success in advancing digital transformation, forging key industry collaborations, and leading growth strategies. Before joining Transflo, he held senior leadership roles at Knight-Swift Transportation and FreightVana, where he drove innovative solutions and cultivated lasting partnerships.
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Yannik Thomas is Vice President, Network Design & Optimization at Norfolk Southern.
Norfolk Southern is one of the nation’s premier transportation companies, moving approximately 7 million rail shipments each year across 19,300 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia. NS serves every major container port in the eastern US and operates the most extensive Intermodal network in the East.
Yannik is responsible for designing NS’ network and service products to provide reliable and efficient service to rail shippers. He also leads technology investment and product management across Transportation and Intermodal Operations. He previously held leadership roles in Intermodal Operations and in Finance.
Prior to joining NS, he spent 12 years with management consulting firm, Oliver Wyman, advising Fortune-500 Transportation and Industrial clients on strategy, finance, operations, and technology topics.
Yannik holds a Bachelor of Science in Systems Design Engineering from the University of Waterloo in Canada and a Master of Business Administration from the Institut Européen d’Administration des Affaires (INSEAD) in France. He serves on the boards of The Belt Railway of Chicago, The Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad, Pan AM Southern, and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
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A leading authority on China’s economy and financial system, Leland is the co-founder and CEO of China Beige Book International.Leland is a frequent commentator on media outlets such as CNBC, Bloomberg TV & Radio, CNN, BNN, BBC, and FOX Business, and he has served as a guest host of two of the financial world’s top morning news shows, CNBC Squawk Box and Bloomberg Surveillance. His work is featured regularly in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, TIME, New Yorker, The Atlantic, Forbes, Foreign Policy, The Hill, and South China Morning Post.Before co-founding China Beige Book in 2010, Leland was a capital markets attorney based out of New York and Hong Kong and worked on the deal team at a major investment bank. He holds a law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law, where he was Hardy C. Dillard fellow and editor-in-chief of the International Law Journal; a master’s degree in Chinese History from Oxford University; a BA in European History from Washington & Lee University; and a graduate Chinese language fellowship from Tunghai University (Taiwan).Leland is an elected member of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations and Economic Club of New York, an elected life member of the Council on Foreign Relations, a board member of the Global Interdependence Center, and a non-resident Senior Fellow at the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security at the Atlantic Council.
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Structure is key for building strong cross border operations. Sunset Transportation’s Justin Danks and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell break down the importance of building a strong process and being proactive when it comes to success in cross border freight.
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The future of US-Mexico trucking could include everything from automation, real-time tracking, smart cameras and biometric identity authentication for drivers. Carriers that can shift gears
early and adopt emerging technology will enjoy an edge. Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, and FreightWaves’ Noi Mahoney discuss technology’s growing impact on cross-border freight.
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Cross border freight has a crucial role in the North American supply chain, and not having a risk management plan is no longer an option. Mark Vickers, Executive Vice President & Head of International Logistics at Reliance Partners, and FreightWaves’ Mary O'Connell break down how cargo liability insurance is different for cross border shipments and how not having a risk management strategy in place is a costly misstep.
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Planning infrastructure around increased trade volumes can be tricky. Jerry Maldonado, Director of Laredo & Mexico Operations for Warren Transport and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell break down the planning and infrastructure changes at the border and surrounding areas to improve efficiency.
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Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) are designated areas within the U.S. where businesses can operate with special customs benefits. But FTZs aren’t just about storing goods — they can be powerful tools for reducing import costs and streamlining processes. Jorge Canavati, Principal of J. Canavati & Co. LLC, and FreightWaves’ Noi Mahoney discuss the advantages and strategic
uses of FTZs in international trade.
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Nearshoring organizations have invested heavily in operations at the
border between the U.S. and Mexico, but what if the real opportunities
were further south? Jordan Dewart, president of Redwood Mexico joins
FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell to break down why Central Mexico
could be the best destination for organizations looking to expand in Mexico.
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In this fireside chat, Veronica Gonzalez Director of North American Surface Transportation Mexico at C.H. Robinson joins us to talk about tariff and trade policy uncertainty, cargo theft and security and how infrastructure and capacity challenges are impacting cross border freight.
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Freightwaves Cross Border reporter Noi Mahoney talks with Ed Habe of Averitt about the issues facing logistics providers at the border.
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Tony Pelli, Practice Director of Security & Resilience at BSI
Consulting and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell break down the
evolving cargo security landscape in Canada and Mexico.
From shifting theft patterns and seasonal risk factors to the
differences compared to the U.S., Pelli provides a sharp look
at what companies need to know to keep freight moving safely
across borders.
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Mike Grabovica CEO at Birdseye Security Solutions joins us to talk about evolving threats impacting cross border security. We dive into security challenges including yard and gate management and how the boom in nearshoring paired with tariffs are bringing more attention to cargo theft. We also examine the importance of creating a security plan and how technology augments operations.
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Thomas Wasson, Enterprise Trucking Carrier Expert at FreightWaves. Is joined by Rosemary Coates, Founder and Executive Director at Reshoring Institute.
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Safe Quality Food certifications are crucial to the success and efficiency of the food supply chain. Interstate Cold Storage’s Megan Beachler and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell break down the importance of SQF Certifications and what to look for in a temperature-controlled warehouse provider.
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In this Domestic Supply Chain Summit Fireside Chat Eric Gehringer, Executive Vice President-Operations at Union Pacific joins us to talk about Union Pacific’s investments in the railroad to take on growth and serve the nation’s fastest growing areas, as well as new technology supporting the railroad.
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Huntsville, Alabama has been the benefactor of explosive growth over the last few years leading to significant investment in its supply chain infrastructure. The CEO of the Port of Huntsville details what led to this and how they are trying to sustain that for the future.
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Sustainability might not be making headlines, but it can impact the bottom line in more than one way. AEM. Green’s Co-Founder and CEO Robert Koelsch joins FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell to break down why sustainability should be at the forefront of the supply chain.
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