Let’s Talk Logistics

Greenscreens.ai Acquired by Triumph Financial—and are Tariffs Back?

Freight tech just landed a $160M win with Greenscreens.ai’s acquisition, but Trump’s fresh tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China might throw a curveball. Can AI rise above the trade chaos—or is this a meltdown in the making? Here’s the breakdown.
 
Key Chapters:  
(0:00) Introduction and Overview
(0:28) Greenscreens.ai Acquisition
(2:36) How Greenscreens.ai Works
(4:25) Impact of New Tariffs
(5:04) Retaliatory Tariffs and Trade Wars
(7:15) Connecting the Dots: AI and Tariffs
(8:40) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
 
#LetsTalkLogistics #ThisWeekinFreight #LTLNews ##Tariffs #TradePolicy #GlobalTrade

Dejoy's Exit and the Privatization of USPS

DeJoy is out, Trump is eyeing control, and privatizing USPS is back on the table. Is this shift a political power play for the White House…or the beginning of the end for the Postal Service as we know it?
Key Chapters:  
(0:00) Introduction and Overview
(1:02) Conflicting Reports and DeJoy's Resignation
(3:21) Implications for the Average Person
(5:02) Potential Legal and Political Battles
(8:33) Impact on E-commerce and Rural Areas
(9:50) Future of USPS: Privatization Pros and Cons
(10:45) Key Developments to Watch
(12:57) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
#LetsTalkLogistics #ThisWeekinFreight #LTLNews #USPS

Let's Talk Logistics with Will Jenkins

Will Jenkins, built and sold a billion-dollar brokerage, ditched the corporate playbook, and launched Journey to fix how brokers hire and train. We get into his exit, why AI is the future of sales training, and what’s actually working in freight right now.
 
Key Chapters:
(0:00) Introduction and Background
(1:37) Navigating Non-Compete Clauses
(03:49) Building Relationships and Business Growth
(5:10) Transitioning from Freight Brokerage to Recruiting
(7:45) From College Football to Freight Brokerage
(10:12) The Birth of Molo: A Startup Story
(12:43) Challenges of Starting a Freight Brokerage
(14:58) Selling Molo: A Milestone Achievement
(18:41) The Journey Continues: Building a New Venture
(20:34) The Importance of Learning and Development
(22:27) Leveraging AI and Technology in Training
(30:15) Marketing and Branding in Freight Brokerage
(34:58) Investing in SHIP CRM
(35:19) Strategic Partnerships and Customer Acquisition
(36:15) The Future of Logistics and Market Consolidation
(39:19) Effective Sales Training Methodologies
(46:15) Challenges in Recruiting and Retaining Talent
(56:55) Journey's Future and AI Integration
(1:04:57) Lessons Learned and Final Thoughts
 
#LetsTalkLogistics #FreightNews #FreightTech #SupplyChainInnovation,#FreightSales #LogisticsGrowth #Recruiting

SNAP, RFK Jr., and the Future of CPG Logistics

RFK Jr. wants to flip SNAP on its head—less junk food, more fresh produce, and a total shake-up for the food industry. Big brands will have to adapt, logistics will get messy, and prices? They’re not staying put. Smart reform or a supply chain disaster? Let’s get into it.
Key Chapters:  
(0:00)  Introduction and Overview
(0:07) RFK Jr.'s Vision for SNAP Benefits
(1:01) Impact on Consumers: Everyday Changes
(1:26) Impact on Big Food Companies
(2:09) Logistical Challenges and Solutions
(4:48) Opportunities for Innovation
(5:22) Technological and Collaborative Solutions
(6:02) Public Health Implications
(6:43) Papa Murphy’s and the SNAP Loophole
 
#LetsTalkLogistics #ThisWeekinFreight #LTLNews #FoodIndustry
 

Let's Talk Logistics with Will Nitze

Will Nitze took IQBAR from his kitchen to 10,000+ retail doors—without wasting cash or losing control. Kickstarter, Amazon, and scaling a CPG brand the smart way. No fluff, just what actually works.
 
Key Chapters:
(0:00) Introduction and Background
(0:51) Kickstarter Success: Unconventional Strategies
(1:31) Building the Network: Harvard Connections
(3:50) The IQ Bar Concept: Brain and Body Nutrition
(7:25) From Harvard to Entrepreneurship: Personal Journey
(10:12) Navigating the CPG Space
(12:48) E-commerce and Retail Expansion
(18:11) Building and Managing a Small Team
(28:04) Logistics and Operations
(31:15) Challenges with FBA Logistics
(33:52) Fundraising Journey and Strategies
(35:57) Importance of Capital Efficiency
(45:15) Impact of COVID on Business Operations
(46:20) Future of Health and Wellness Market
(53:41) Tech Stack and Operational Tools
(57:52) Vendor Relationships and Management
(1:03:15) Lessons Learned and Final Thoughts
 
#LetsTalkLogistics #FreightNews #FreightTech #SupplyChainInnovation#Ecommerce #CPG #RetailLogistics #StartupGrowth

MyCarrier vs. Project44: The Fight Over Freight Data

A 700% price hike. An ulterior motive to cut ties. A lawsuit that exposed everything. MyCarrierTMS and Project44 went from partners to courtroom rivals—and it's escalating fast. Listen to hear about how it all went down.
Key Chapters:  
(0:00)  Introduction and Overview
(00:18) Who are Project 44 and MyCarrier
(00:45 The Partnership and Its Downfall
(2:12) Project Raptor: The Secret Plan
(3:42) Legal Battles and Public Exposure
(5:35) Lessons from the Feud
(9:41) Future Trends in LTL Freight Tech
(13:26) Final Thoughts and Takeaways
#LetsTalkLogistics #ThisWeekinFreight #LTLNews #LegalNews

Let's Talk Logistics with Krystian Gebis

Krystian Gebis, co-founder of FreightCaviar and ShipperCRM, went from self-driving trucks to fixing how brokers find shippers. He breaks down turning a meme page into a business, using AI to clean up prospecting, and what’s actually working in freight sales.
 
Key Chapters:
(00:00) The Beginning of Freight Caviar and Shipper CRM
(1:33) From Self-Driving Trucks to Robotics
(6:06) Building the Team and Celebrating Wins
(11:53) The Purpose and Evolution of Shipper CRM
(13:45) Challenges and Innovations in Prospecting
(28:39) Funding and Growth Milestones
(36:24) Gaming Adventures and Early Tech Interests
(38:23) Correlation Between Gaming and Reaction Time
(39:49) Journey into Software Engineering
(43:36) Building ShipperSeer: Challenges and Strategies
(1:03:03) Future of AI and Open Source Models
(1:19:30) Lessons from Past Ventures
(1:22:12) Connecting on Social Media
 
#LetsTalkLogistics #FreightNews #FreightTech #SupplyChainInnovation #FreightSales #LogisticsAI #Prospecting #CRM

Trump Tariffs and the De Minimis Exemption

The rules of trade are shifting fast—Section 321 started as a paperwork fix, but now it’s a global trade cheat code. Billions in duty-free imports, enforcement cracks, and Congress finally paying attention. Is it a free-market win or a policy failure? Let’s get into it.
Key Chapters:  
(0:00)  Introduction and Overview
(0:18) Historical Background and Evolution
(1:21) Shift Towards Free Trade
(2:02) The 2015 Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act
(2:28) Global Impact and Concerns
(3:49) Impact on American Businesses
(5:08) Complexities and Inflation Effects
(6:19) Policy Debates and Future Considerations
(10:34) Congress vs. Presidential Powers
(12:12) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
 
#LetsTalkLogistics #ThisWeekInFreight #LTLNews #TradeLoopholes
 

Let's Talk Logistics with Gero Keil

Gero Keil , shares how Levity is using AI to solve real logistics challenges. From DeepSeek's game-changing potential to automating the email chaos in freight, this episode explores smarter strategies for scaling in the freight world. If you’re not thinking about AI yet, this is your wake-up call.
 
Key Chapters:
(0:00) Introduction and Background
(0:35) Founding Levity: The Early Days
(1:37) AI in Business Automation
(2:16) DeepSeek vs. ChatGPT
(3:20) Impact of AI on Business Costs
(7:49) Levity's Approach to Automation
(14:42) Voice AI and Future Plans
(16:26) Journey of Levity's Founders
(18:31) Navigating the AI Landscape
(27:25) Building a Lean Team
(35:25) AI's Role in Logistics
(39:28) Personal Life and Background
(44:07) Challenges in Hiring and Firing
(48:11) AI's Role in Logistics and Market Impact
(1:02:11) Usage-Based Pricing Models for AI
(1:07:57) Specialization and Business Growth
(1:10:53) Connecting and Future Events
 
#LetsTalkLogistics #FreightNews #FreightTech #SupplyChainInnovation #LogisticsLeadership #AIinFreight #SmartLogistics #FreightAutomation

The AI 'Sputnik Moment'

The rules of AI are shifting fast—DeepSeek’s R1 AI model is breaking new ground with open-source innovation, low-cost training, and global implications. What does this mean for the future of tech?
 
Key Chapters:  
(0:00) Introduction and Overview
(0:42) What Makes DeepSeek R1 Unique?
(1:47) Efficiency and Cost of Training R1
(2:43) Open Source Approach and Its Implications
(3:45) Performance and Limitations of R1
(6:25) Geopolitical Implications of R1
(7:42) Future Possibilities and Ethical Considerations
(14:29) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
 
#LetsTalkLogistics #ThisWeekinFreight #LTLNews