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The FreightCaviar Podcast

FreightCaviar Media
Freight Brokerage
Logistics Industry
AI In Logistics
Freight Industry
Supply Chain Management
Transportation Management Systems
American Backhaulers
Dynamic Logistix
Logistics
Polish-American Community
Echo Global Logistics
Automation
Trucking Industry
Dispatch
Freight
Produce Logistics
Kansas City
Networking
Carrier Advocacy
Social Media Engagement

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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Latest Episodes

Kara Smith-Brown, Founder and Chief Revenue Officer at LeadCoverage, discusses why, in freight, the next edge isn’t branding—it’s owning the data. Intent signals, CRM hygiene, and niche market indexes quietly decide who gets the first call.

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Freight tech offers optionality, but leverage comes only when strategy identifies the right problems before buying the tools.

This week's episode is sponsored by Epay Manager, Augment Technologies

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Drivers used to lose an hour a day to parking. Truck Parking Club built an app that made that search unnecessary.

This week's episode is sponsored by CloneOps.ai, CtrlChain, Goodship

Interested in sponsoring our podcast? Send us an email at pbj@freig... more

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Freight’s AI winners won’t be the flashiest tools but the firms that survive integrations, politics, and trust gaps—most companies will standardize on one or two models.

This week's episode is sponsored by Augment Technologies Inc., Highway, FreightF... more

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Recent Guests

Ryan Schreiber
Freight industry guest, frequent collaborator with FreightCaviar
Episode: The Strategy Gap That Makes Freight Tech Fail
Evan Shelley
Co-founder and CEO of Truck Parking Club
Truck Parking Club
Episode: How Truck Parking Club Is Solving the Parking Crisis
Matthew Leffler
Legal analyst and frequent contributor discussing trucking and brokerages
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Episode: How Two Supreme Court Cases Could Shape the Future of Logistics
David Spencer
Market analyst featured on FreightCaviar
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Episode: Navigating a Turbulent Freight Market
David Radom
CEO of the merged Everest-Simple (ETS-Simple)
ETS-Simple
Episode: Scaling Smart in Logistics with David Radom
Per Højland
Executive/Leader at Saudi Airlines Cargo
Saudi Airlines Cargo
Episode: Inside Saudia Airlines Cargo Company with Per Højland
Ty Schroeder
From BBI Logistics
BBI Logistics
Episode: Why 2026 Will Test Every Player in Logistics
Andrew Geisse
Chief Revenue Officer at Pallet
Pallet
Episode: Silicon Valley Founder Explains How AI Is Rewriting Freight Ops
Unnamed Guest
Dynamic carrier sales executive and marathon runner
Episode: FleetWorks and the Next Era of Logistics

Hosts

Reid
Host with multiple references across episodes, affiliated with FreightCaviar and related ventures
Paul
Co-host/Contributor and long-standing host across the FreightCaviar podcast ecosystem

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 46 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 States2 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 States6 months ago
  • Super duper interesting

    Keep up Big fish!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vinny_Ch@se
    Poland2 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 States3 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 States4 years ago

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Listeners praise the breadth and practicality of insights, especially on AI and freight tech.
Some listeners feel episodes can be hard to follow due to fast-paced conversations.
Sponsorship mentions are welcome but should feel integrated and relevant to the content.
Audience appreciates real-world stories and founder-level perspectives more than purely theoretical discussions.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Freight’s Invisible Bottlenecks and the AI Fix
Q: What are the biggest barriers to successful AI adoption in this space?
The main challenges are integrations with TMS and other data sources, and especially change management—getting the organization aligned, trained, and incented to use AI tools effectively.
Freight’s Invisible Bottlenecks and the AI Fix
Q: What has changed in the last year that makes AI more viable for freight now?
The improvement in AI reasoning and the expansion of the context window, especially for freight where multiple stakeholders contribute lots of context, have collectively enabled AI to manage complex, multi-party processes.
Freight’s Invisible Bottlenecks and the AI Fix
Q: What sparked the idea to build Augment and target the logistics market?
Harish explains that seeing how tediously the freight procurement process operates—emails, calls, and scattered context—made him realize AI could streamline end-to-end workflows, reduce delays, and free people for higher-value tasks.
The Strategy Gap That Makes Freight Tech Fail
Q: How do you approach events and networking in this space?
Events are valuable for learning and meeting people you can learn from, but the key is to approach them with humility, curiosity, and a readiness to build long-term relationships rather than focusing solely on transactional outcomes.
Why 2026 Will Test Every Player in Logistics
Q: How does BBI manage if the market tightens and capacity becomes scarcer?
BBI relies on a mix of contract freight, owned assets, and proactive communication with customers to adjust pricing modestly while maintaining service levels, and they leverage relationships with carriers to secure loads.

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

A business-focused Freight industry podcast that centers on founders, executives, and decision-makers shaping logistics, freight tech, and brokerage operations. Across episodes, listeners hear candid discussions on AI, data, risk and compliance, market dynamics, and platform-enabled solutions, with a consistent emphasis on practical lessons for brokers, carriers, and shippers. Noteworthy are deep-dives into AI-enabled workflows, fraud prevention, regulatory shifts, and the real-world impact of technology on pricing, operations, and carrier networks. The show often blends founder stories, strategic guidance, and sponsor integrations, making it a valuable resource for professionals evaluating tech adoption, operational improvements, and marke... more

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