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The FreightCaviar Podcast

FreightCaviar Media
Freight Brokerage
Logistics
Logistics Industry
AI In Logistics
Freight Fraud
Freight Industry
Artificial Intelligence
Trucking Industry
Highway
Automation
Logistics Technology
Epay Manager
Freight Technology
Uber Freight
AI In Freight Brokerage
Carrier and Broker Relationships
Tariff War
Private Equity
Freight Brokers
Fleetworks

The FreightCaviar Podcast interviews founders, executives, and decision-makers in the freight and shipping industry. New episodes are released every Monday at 5 a.m. CT and are available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Also, subscribe to our free freight broker newsletter on FreightCaviar.com.

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Mark A. Hill, CEO of PCS Software, a Houston-based TMS for trucking carriers, shares what dispatchers should do now to prepare for 2027, and what carriers and freight brokers are up against: freight fraud, a down market that battered fleets with low ... more

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Michael Cherney, Co-Founder and CEO of Cooler Logistics, shares how his team grew a food and beverage focused brokerage to a $25 million run rate in three years without posting loads on load boards, how a network built on repeat carriers has kept the... more

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Gabrielius Stonys, Co-Founder of Spotter Labs, shares how he turned an AI dispatching startup into a 650-truck operation while carrier profitability collapsed 80%, and why he believes scaling down is guaranteed death in trucking. Gabriel also breaks ... more

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What separates preferred transportation providers from the rest?

In this conversation with Kevin Mitchell, Director of Transportation at James Hardie, and Derek Zetlin, Director of Sales at GoodShip, we take an inside look at how leading shippers ev... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Cherney
Co-founder and CEO of Cooler Logistics
Cooler Logistics
Episode: Load Delivered’s 7th Hire Built a $25M Brokerage
Gabrielius Stonys
Co-founder of Spotter Labs who built a trucking fleet and develops automation tools for carriers
Spotter Labs
Episode: Carrier Profits Fell 80%. He Grew to 650 Trucks
Kevin Mitchell
Director of Transportation at James Hardie
James Hardie
Episode: Earning the Freight
Derek Zetlin
Director of Sales at GoodShip and former freight brokerage professional
GoodShip
Episode: Earning the Freight
Peter Stefanovich
President and co-founder of Left Lane Associates
Left Lane Associates
Episode: What It Takes to Sell a Brokerage
Dan Manshaem
Co-founder of Ally Logistics and the man behind Resolve Logistics
Ally Logistics; Resolve Logistics
Episode: The $5K Bet That Built a $300M 3PL
Lev Krasnopolskiy
Founder of Alpha Staffing and Recruiting, a boutique logistics recruiting firm
Alpha Staffing and Recruiting
Episode: Building a Successful Logistics Company Without Outside Investment
Thomas Smella
CEO and co‑founder of TrackFlo, president of Sightline Freight Partners
TrackFlo / Sightline Freight Partners
Episode: How TrackFlo Cut Track & Trace Staff 50%+
Rich Joseph
Chief Commercial Officer at TrackFlo
TrackFlo
Episode: How TrackFlo Cut Track & Trace Staff 50%+

Host

Paul
Host of the FreightCaviar Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • Interesting

    The most recent episodes (Chattanooga & David Spencer) have been very interesting to listen to. Having watched FreightCaviar over the years, I have seen the content improve over time. Definitely one of the better freight podcasts out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    trains&trucks
    United States10 months ago
  • Knowledge is power

    Great show. I’ve only recently subscribed but I read their articles regularly. It’s important for my line of work to pay attention to the things going on in the industry and these folks really fill that need

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bserbino.
    United Statesa year ago
  • Super duper interesting

    Keep up Big fish!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vinny_Ch@se
    Poland3 years ago
  • Hard to listen to 😵‍💫

    This show is all over the place it had me all confused no structure interrupting the guests he just brings people in doesnt explain to you whats going on its just like eaves dropping in on a conversation half of the stuff ur just all confused

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    serg1990sm
    United States4 years ago
  • Fantastic industry knowledge!

    Not a freight broker, but I’m a civil engineer in the transportation field. In which, I deal with a lot of freight on the road and wanted to know more about that industry. Hoping to better accommodate freight brokers, by making their loads delivered in a reasonable timeframe, on their daily routes!

    Paul brings great content and humor along with it for all kinds of people that are interested!

    Man I love Freight! ☺️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ram145
    United States5 years ago

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Load Delivered’s 7th Hire Built a $25M Brokerage
Q: What was the sales plan in the beginning, and how did you expand sales?
Cooler initially accepted whatever freight came its way. In its second year, it focused on small and midsize food and beverage businesses, especially in the Midwest, building relationships through in-person visits and targeted trade shows.
Load Delivered’s 7th Hire Built a $25M Brokerage
Q: At what point do you feel like a smaller broker is ready to land enterprise-level freight?
Cherney says a brokerage should pursue enterprise freight when it can consistently cover its current volume, has strong carrier relationships, and can confidently deliver its service commitments. Cooler began approaching enterprise customers more assertively once it was handling about 100 loads a day without coverage problems.
Earning the Freight
Q: When performance data and longstanding relationships point in different directions, how do you decide to which transportation providers earn more freight?
Mitchell values long-term, mutually beneficial relationships, but says freight awards still depend heavily on service, cost, and performance. A relationship cannot compensate for performance that falls below expectations.
Earning the Freight
Q: So when you're evaluating a provider's performance, Kevin, what are you actually looking at and which metrics matter the most?
Mitchell prioritizes tender acceptance and pickup appointments. He also evaluates whether James Hardie is honoring its own commitments, since dependable capacity is essential to keep shipments moving from plants.
Carrier Profits Fell 80%. He Grew to 650 Trucks
Q: How did you scale from zero to 650 in arguably the worst market in the history of logistics?
Stonys said the company humbled itself, focused on growth and economies of scale, and used its technology to increase margins and manage the operational challenges of a larger fleet.

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What is The FreightCaviar Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on freight, logistics technology, and brokerage, frequently featuring founders, operators, and industry leaders discussing real-world challenges and innovations. Recurring topics include AI and data in freight, cross-border operations, fraud prevention, regulatory shifts, and the evolving brokerage model, with deep dives into platform ecosystems, intermodal dynamics, and regional logistics hubs. Notable strengths likely include practical, hands-on perspectives from startups and incumbents alike, a focus on actionable takeaways for operators, and sponsor-filled conversations that showcase tools transforming day-to-day decisions in freight networks. The format often blends story-driven origin narratives with forward-looking ... more

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2. Gabrielius Stonys
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6. Dan Manshaem
7. Lev Krasnopolskiy
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