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HIT THE BRAKES: The Can't Miss Topics in the Logistics Industry

Fetch Freight
Fetch Freight
Freight Market
FMCSA
Winter Weather
Truck Industry
Freight Brokerage
DOT Blitz Week
Hurricane Season
Tariffs
Motus
Fraud Prevention
Carrier Registrations
Supply Chain
Shippers
Birmingham, United States
AI Tools
Non-Domiciled Cdls
CAS Freight Index
Private Fleets
Housing Market

Join the team of seasoned logistics professionals at Fetch Freight as we dive into the top stories, market trends, and ins and outs of the supply chain. Ready to talk transportation? Visit fetchfreight.com.

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Welcome to the Hit the Brakes podcast, where the seasoned logistics professionals at Fetch Freight dive into the top stories, market trends, and can’t miss topics about the supply chain.

In this episode, we explore how freight fraud has evolved fr... more

Welcome to the Hit the Brakes podcast, where the seasoned logistics professionals at Fetch Freight dive into the top stories, market trends, and can’t miss topics about the supply chain.

In this episode, Mitchell and Brett share their mid-year mar... more

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Welcome to the Hit the Brakes podcast, where the seasoned logistics professionals at Fetch Freight dive into the top stories, market trends, and can’t-miss topics about the supply chain.

Eric Garcia is joined by Chris Ryan to unpack what shippers an... more

Welcome to the Hit the Brakes podcast, where theseasoned logistics professionals at Fetch Freight dive into the top stories, market trends, and can’t-miss topics about the supply chain.

In this episode of Hit the Brakes, Brooke Crifasi and Mitchell ... more

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Eric Garcia
Carrier Sales Manager at Fetch Freight
Fetch Freight
Episode: Episode 32: The Evolution of Freight Fraud
Chris Ryan
Episode: Episode 30: DOT Blitz Week: What Shippers and Carriers Need to Know
Tim Denoyer
Vice President and Senior Analyst at ACT Research; primary author of the ACT Freight Forecast
ACT Research
Episode: Episode 23: Freight Forecast: Planning for 2026 | Supply Conditions
Louis Baxley
Sales Manager at Fetch Freight
Fetch Freight
Episode: Episode 20: How to Protect Your Freight This Hurricane Season

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Mitchell Lewis
Host and frequent voice on logistics topics, affiliated with Fetch Freight; appears across multiple episodes as a primary presenter with deep knowledge of freight matching and market dynamics.

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Episode 32: The Evolution of Freight Fraud
Q: How has freight fraud shown up differently in recent years compared to previous strategies?
Fraud used to be mostly a voice-based risk where you could hear inconsistencies in the carrier's story, but now bad actors leverage AI to imitate carriers and pull data online, making impersonations more convincing and harder to detect.
Episode 26: The Perfect Match: Choosing the Right Truck for Your Freight
Q: From your perspective, why does choosing the right truck matter so much these days?
It primarily comes down to service and cost for shippers. The right truck enables better efficiency, reduces risk, and can unlock new capacity or cheaper options when the traditional approach no longer fits evolving needs.
Episode 30: DOT Blitz Week: What Shippers and Carriers Need to Know
Q: What are the biggest mistakes carriers make going into this week and how can they avoid them?
The key mistakes are deferring maintenance and neglecting documentation gaps. Carriers should perform a pre-week pre-trip audit, fix any worn brakes, tires, or lights, and ensure ELDs, medical cards, and registrations are all in sync to prevent out-of-service violations and avoid cascading delays.
Episode 30: DOT Blitz Week: What Shippers and Carriers Need to Know
Q: Chris, let me ask you, what should shippers be doing right now to stay ahead and avoid disruptions during DOT Blitz Week?
Shippers should focus on proactive planning, including pre-booking as much as possible, locking in capacity with reliable brokers and carriers, and building buffer time into schedules. They should also ensure internal alignment so sales, operations, and customer service are all aware of the week's constraints and communicate clearly with customers about possible delays.
Episode 21: Top Lessons Learned in 5 Years of Business Operations
Q: What lesson about leading people stands out after five years?
The most important thing is getting out of the way and being collaborative, spending time on the floor with the team, listening to their challenges, and solving problems together rather than dictating from the top.

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This show focuses on the freight and logistics landscape through a practical, operator-focused lens. Across recent episodes, hosts and guests dissect market dynamics, regulatory changes, and operational best practices, with recurring emphasis on capacity shifts, regulatory compliance (including DOT and ELD rules), technology adoption (AI, data analytics, fraud prevention), and risk mitigation for shippers, carriers, and brokers. The format often features actionable tips—from pre-booking strategies and carrier-network management to hurricane and winter weather playbooks—paired with real-world anecdotes from Fetch Freight insiders and respected industry analysts. A standout aspect is the consistent spotlight on aligning technology with human ... more

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