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Talking Transports

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Talking Transports by Bloomberg Intelligence features forwarding thinking conversations with analysts, executives and entrepreneurs that are shaping the future of the freight transportation industry. The focus will be on trucking, railroads, ocean and air freight markets and everything in between.

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Latest Episodes

Freight markets are tightening after years of weak pricing, driven more by shrinking capacity and stricter enforcement than surging demand. In this Talking Transports podcast, White Arrow founder and CEO Chris Ceausu joins Bloomberg Intelligence’s se... more

Freight markets are tightening in ways not seen since deregulation, driven more by shrinking capacity than surging demand. In this Talking Transports podcast, Triumph Financial Founder & CEO Aaron Graft joins Bloomberg Intelligence’s senior transport... more

Freight congestion and inefficient cargo handoffs remain major pain points across ports, rail yards and industrial corridors. In this Talking Transports podcast, Glīd Technologies founder and CEO Kevin Damoa joins Bloomberg Intelligence’s senior tran... more

Amazon.com’s expanding logistics ambitions are poised to disrupt multiple transportation segments, from parcel to brokerage and LTL. In this Talking Transports podcast, Morgan Stanley Managing Director Ravi Shanker joins Bloomberg Intelligence’s seni... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Ceausu
Founder and CEO of White Arrow
White Arrow
Episode: White Arrow Sees Freight Market Shift
Aaron Graft
Founder, Vice Chairman, and CEO of Triumph Financial
Triumph Financial
Episode: Triumph Sees Structural Freight Tightening
Eric Bedell
Bloomberg Intelligence US Midcap Bank Analyst
Bloomberg Intelligence
Episode: Triumph Sees Structural Freight Tightening
Kevin Damoa
Founder and CEO of Glīd Technologies
Glīd Technologies
Episode: Glīd Targets First-Mile Freight Bottlenecks
Ravi Shanker
Managing director and lead analyst for North American Freight Transportation and Airlines at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley
Episode: Morgan Stanley on Transport Disruption Risks
Dean Croke
Principal Analyst at DAT
DAT Research (owned by Roper Technologies)
Episode: DAT Sees Supply-Driven Freight Turn
Shelley Simpson
President and Chief Executive Officer, JB Hunt Transport Services
JB Hunt Transport Services
Episode: J.B. Hunt’s CEO on Supply-Driven Recovery
Edvardas Lajorvacas
CEO of Girteka Group
Girteka Group
Episode: Girteka on Europe’s Trucking Stabilization
Don Burnette
CEO of Kodiak AI, former Uber and Waymo engineer
Kodiak AI
Episode: Kodiak AI Drives Toward Trucking Autonomy

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Lee Klaskow
Host with Bloomberg Intelligence focusing on talking transports and freight markets.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • Great conversations

    They always have interesting guest and I always come away with something I did t k ow. Good for people interested in how freight markets work and those interested in investing in the sector.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EmmaLouIII
    United States4 months ago
  • Appreciate the Guests

    Thank you Lee for bringing on industry guests with domain expertise.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ThankYouLee
    United States4 months ago
  • Freight matters

    I love this podcast and so will you if care about the freight markets and how they relate to investing and companies.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Darrenmd1
    United States10 months ago
  • Great!!!

    Great conversation about what matters in transports. Keep up the good work?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Transport L
    United States10 months ago
  • Very informative

    This is the quintessential transportation podcast. It covers all aspects of transportation. Lee is a great interviewer. I love hearing all the book recommendations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Transportations
    United States10 months ago

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Guests consistently bring industry-leading expertise and practical takeaways for stakeholders in freight and logistics.
The show is praised for high-quality guests spanning carriers, tech providers, and policy experts.
Listeners appreciate the host's ability to translate complex market dynamics into actionable insights.

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#187
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#247
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Triumph Sees Structural Freight Tightening
Q: What is one book Aaron finds influential about transportation leadership or technology?
Aaron cited Right Away and All at Once by Greg Brenneman as influential for thinking about transforming a business and leading Triumph.
Triumph Sees Structural Freight Tightening
Q: What impact could the Montgomery case have on Triumph and the broker industry?
The case is likely to increase underwriting scrutiny and insurance costs for brokers, potentially causing volatility and incentivizing brokers to differentiate themselves through better risk management and creditworthiness scrutiny of brokers and carriers.
Triumph Sees Structural Freight Tightening
Q: Can you explain LoadPay and how it fits into Triumph's ecosystem?
LoadPay acts as a digital wallet and program sponsor for the trucking card, enabling 24/7 funding within the bank's rails, reducing reliance on ACH, and allowing instant liquidity while keeping funds within Triumph's ecosystem.
Triumph Sees Structural Freight Tightening
Q: Why did you start the Payments Network, and what value does it bring to clients?
The network creates embedded liquidity by moving payments through the ecosystem as factoring, enabling brokers to fund carriers quickly; it also provides carriers with instant access to funds and suppliers with transparent transaction data and risk insights, improving overall efficiency and financing for the freight market.
Triumph Sees Structural Freight Tightening
Q: Could you give a quick synopsis of Triumph and what you do in trucking payments?
Triumph started as a bank and evolved into a financial-technology platform that builds a broad payments network for the trucking industry, handling auditing, paying, purchasing, and aggregating invoices, with LoadPay enabling instant liquidity and a streamlined payments flow from shippers and brokers to carriers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Talking Transports

What is Talking Transports about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on freight and transportation markets, hosting analysts, executives, and operators who shape trucking, rail, ocean, and air logistics. Recent episodes mix deep dives into industry strategy and financials with conversations on technology adoption, regulatory dynamics, and geopolitical risk, all tied to real-world shippers and carriers. A notable strength is the blend of executive leadership perspectives, market analysis, and practical implications for pricing, capacity, and efficiency, often illustrated with timely case studies and current events in freight corridors, intermodal networks, and global trade. The format tends to attract listeners who want actionable insights for investment, strategy, and operations in the tran... more

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Recent guests on Talking Transports include:

1. Chris Ceausu
2. Aaron Graft
3. Eric Bedell
4. Kevin Damoa
5. Ravi Shanker
6. Dean Croke
7. Shelley Simpson
8. Edvardas Lajorvacas

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