1264. #TFCP - Margin Mastery: Using Rate Predictions to Maximize Profit!
Release Date: 08/18/2025
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info_outlineLet’s welcome this week’s first guest, Carly Gunby of Transfix, to share how modern freight technology is transforming outdated business development!
Our conversation explores the significant role of niche specialization, consistent pricing, and real-time AI-driven tools.
From analyzing broker behaviors to optimizing lane performance and adopting smarter load coverage strategies, Carly and I dig into practical ways brokers and shippers can use data to stay competitive in today’s market. Tune in for more!
About Carly Gunby
Carly is a highly skilled business professional with over a decade of experience in the transportation and logistics industry. Carly began her career at Crowley Maritime, where she spent eight years in varying positions selling their full suite of supply chain offerings. She eventually landed in their truck brokerage, building the inside sales team. During her time at Crowley, she played a critical role in driving growth and expanding the company's footprint across the United States.
Currently serving as the Vice President of Revenue at Transfix, Carly is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to drive revenue growth and improve the company's overall sales performance. Her expertise in sales and business development has been instrumental in helping Transfix achieve significant growth and establish itself as a leader in the transportation and logistics industry.
In addition to her professional pursuits, Carly is a proud soccer mom who coaches for her daughters’ team in her spare time. She is also an active volunteer, dedicating her spare time to the finance committee of her church. Carly's commitment to giving back to her community is a testament to her dedication to making a positive impact in the world around her.
Carly is highly respected and regarded within the transportation and logistics industry for her exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and commitment to driving growth and success. Her unwavering dedication to her profession and community has earned her a reputation as a highly accomplished and respected business leader.
Connect with Carly
- Website: https://transfix.io/
- Email: [email protected]
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlygunby/
- To donate to the St. Christopher Fund, go to https://truckersfund.org/ to learn more!
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