1109. #TFCP - Key Factors to Consider When Choosing Your TMS!
Release Date: 01/10/2025
The Freight Coach Podcast
In this episode, youโll hear an in-depth discussion about the nuances of LTL freight with Keith Farnsworth! Keith covers several industry trends, such as the population shift to the southern U.S., the push for simpler pricing models, the significance of customer retention, transparency, and authenticity in business relations, and the advantage of having confidence in sales for business expansion. About Keith Farnsworth Keith Farnsworth is the Vice President of Sales at CrossCountry Freight Solutions (CCFS), the fastest-growing LTL carrier. With over 20 years of experience in the LTL...
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Tune in to this episode with GenLogsโ CEO Ryan Joyce and his freight intelligence platform fighting fraud within the transportation industry! Ryan discusses the critical need to collaborate with trustworthy carriers, how Genlogs addresses industry issues through proprietary technology and data sources, its new features such as intermodal insights and LTL flagging, and the significance of better vetting processes! Connect with Ryan Website: Book a Live Demo with GenLogs: ๐๐ Donโt miss out on the latest market trends by subscribing to your TOP Transportation Morning...
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Cody Koehler is back to give us his overview of the current challenges and trends within the produce freight market! Cody highlights the potential impacts of tariffs and external factors, such as the housing market and interest rates, on freight cycles while emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong customer and carrier relationships through persistent business development efforts and focusing on monitoring weather conditions, tracking request-for-proposal cycles, and refining contingency strategies to ensure resilience against unexpected disruptions in the market! About Cody...
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Today, weโll explore the evolving industry of nearshoring in Central and South America, the significance of a bilingual workforce, and the urgency of adapting to market trends with our returning guest, Mia Mazal! This discussion with Mia outlines the rising demand for specialized roles, the importance of creating business growth plans, the necessity of maintaining human connections in business interactions, the potential for bilingual recruiters, and the value of providing exceptional products and services! About Mia Mazal Mia Mazal, Business Development and Partnership Manager at...
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Today, letโs delve into Dr. James Kennyโs extensive marketing, finance, and sales background within the transportation business! Jim focuses on establishing robust sales systems, keeping consistent and repeatable behaviors within the sales process, addressing business needs over personal rapport, the challenges of maintaining discipline in sales practices, and concentrating on output metrics! To register for the 2025 TIA Sales Success Summit, go to ! About Dr. James Kenny Dr. Kenny taught and researched Strategic Marketing, Professional Selling, Sales Management, and...
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Today, weโll all learn from Jim Beckerโs almost three decades of experience in the logistics industry! Jim emphasizes the pivotal role of people in business, highlighting how integrity and effective leadership have been foundational to his success, the significance of maintaining a positive perspective and serving others, the challenges of the freight industry's cyclical nature, and how embracing both good and bad experiences can lead to valuable lessons! About Jim Becker Jim Becker is the founder and CEO of Becker Logistics LLC. After receiving a certificate in mergers and...
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Welcome to another week of sharing insights with industry experts. Today, weโve got Jon Cooper of SPI Logistics with his extensive journey in the transportation business! Jon highlights the advantages of SPI Logistics for agents, effective business development strategies, relationship-building, customer appreciation in driving growth, recognizing rejection as part of the sales process, and the value of continuous improvement and learning in achieving success! ๐๐ Donโt miss out on the latest market trends by subscribing to your TOP Transportation Morning Show! ๐ ๐ฌ๐ฏ...
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Sean Smith is back for more financial management strategies and accounting insights! Today, Sean highlights the complexities of accounting within freight brokerage, the importance of hiring a professional accountant who will conduct regular financial reviews and maintain clean books for sustainable growth, and tracking expenses and aligning costs with revenue while being attentive to minor recurring expenses. Unpack more by tuning in to this episode! About Sean Smith Sean Smith, VP of Product at Denim, has spent 10 years building and scaling products in the financial services and...
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From fluctuating business conditions in 2023 to optimism in 2025, Anes Balic provides insights into the trucking industry's current state! In this episode, he emphasizes balancing direct freight and broker relationships, the necessity of organizational efficiency in operations, safety, and compliance, carriersโ challenges in navigating spot markets, profit-sharing complexities, driver recruitment, and the intense competition within freight bidding and pricing! Connect with Anes Website: LinkedIn: ๐๐ Donโt miss out on the latest market trends by subscribing to your...
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Today, Curtis Garrett speaks about the intricacies of LTL pricing and operations! Curtis shares his journey and current ventures in the freight industry, his goal in providing training, content, and live events to help others navigate the complexities of LTL logistics, industry challenges, and the value of specialized knowledge in the evolving LTL landscape. Tune in to acquire more from this conversation! About Curtis Garrett Curtis has spent his entire career growing up in LTL. From 2007 until 2011 - he worked in dock, P&D and linehaul operations at ODFL. Curtis also spent time in...
info_outlineIn this episode, weโve got Jeff Parisi of Revenova joining us to tell us the significance of choosing the right technology stack and Transportation Management System for your freight business!
Jeff highlights the collaborative nature of the industry, emphasizing a customer-driven approach to software development, the evolution of technology and its impact on business operations, and the transformative potential of AI in streamlining freight transactions and automating routine tasks!
About Jeff Parisi
Since 2014, Jeff has led the sales arm of Revenova. Throughout his career, Jeff has been a sales leader in a multitude of different industries, verticals, and companies. With his experience in logistics technology, Jeff helped land Revenova's early customers and grow the company's influence to well over 100 different accounts, including many in the top-100 brokerages. In his spare time, which has grown significantly with his kids (mostly) out of the house, you can find Jeff on the golf course year round in Chicagoland or southwest Florida.
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