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FreightFest 2023 with Rahmel Wattley

Release Date: 09/06/2023

Financial Predator vs Partner with Bharath Krisnamoorthy

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss financial predator vs partner. Bharath (“B”) is CEO and Co-founder of , an all-in-one financial services platform rapidly disrupting the $250 billion freight intermediary market. About Bharath Krishnamoorthy is CEO and co-founder of , a freight financial partner that processes over $1 million daily. Recognized for its innovation, Denim was named in the by FreightWaves. As CEO, Bharath leads Denim’s overall business strategy and fundraising efforts, which have supported the company’s rapid growth and resulted in $165 million in funding. An alumnus of...

Scaling a FreightTech Business with Mark McEntire

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss scaling a FreightTech business. Mark is the Chief Executive Officer off , a SaaS-based transportation management system (TMS). About Mark McEntire is the Chief Executive Officer at Princeton TMX, a SaaS-based transportation management system (TMS). Founded in 2016, and located in Fort Wayne, IN, Princeton TMX provides an intuitive user experience, configured to meet specific business requirements and streamline, automate, and optimize all modes of transportation. Mark joined Princeton TMX in September 2023. Mark’s 35 years in transportation and logistics...

Bridging Supply Chain Silos with Pawan Joshi

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss bridging supply chain silos. Pawan is the Executive Vice President, Product Management & Strategy at , a supply chain platform that is helping the world’s largest companies transform the way they make, move, and sell goods and services. About Pawan Joshi joined e2open in 2003 and currently serves as Executive Vice President, Product Management & Strategy. In this role, he is responsible for corporate strategy as well as product and technology strategy. Pawan works closely with customers to understand and address their complex and evolving supply chain needs while...

Driving the Mission with Graig Morin

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss driving the mission. Graig is the Co-Founder and President of Brown Dog Carriers & Logistics. Graig and the Brown Dog team are big supporters of the . About Graig Morin was born and raised in Biddeford, Maine. Shortly after high school, Graig began investing in truck driving. This investment transpired in 1998, after a road trip from Maine to Arizona with a few friends. While on the trip, he knew that the trucking industry was his passion and lifelong desire. Since 1998, Graig has been fully involved in the transportation...

Turning the Tables with Nate Shutes

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

Turning the tables – in this episode, interviews on his podcast, . Nate is also the Founder of , the world’s first private community exclusively for logistics entrepreneurs. About Nate Shutes is the host of The Bootstrapper’s Guide to Logistics podcast and is currently building a private community for logistics entrepreneurs. He is also the VP of Global Fulfillment & Logistics for Blu Dot, a modern furniture designer and retailer based in Minneapolis, MN. With deep expertise in big and bulky products having worked for both 3PLs and shippers, Nate is sought after for...

FreightTech Reality Check with Brad Forester

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss FreightTech reality check. Brad is the Founder of , a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator to logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry. About Brad Forester is the Founder and Managing Partner of . Brad is a highly recognized senior supply chain leader with over 23 years of managing, designing, and implementing freight transport technology. He has a unique mix of carrier, shipper, software, and consulting experiences that benefit clients. With functional expertise in Global TMS Programs, Change Management,...

FreightTech Investment Environment with John Larkin

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss the FreightTech investment environment. John is Strategic Advisor of Transportation & Logistics at , a private equity sponsor focused on developing investment opportunities and providing strategic advisory services to the transportation, logistics and distribution sectors. About John Larkin, CFA , CFA is a Strategic Advisor to Clarendon Capital. John Larkin was named an Operating Partner at Clarendon Capital in May of 2019. In April of 2021, Mr. Larkin became Strategic Advisor at Clarendon, and was named Chair of the firm’s Advisory Board. His mission is...

Building a Resilient Port Strategy with Brian Kempisty & Lauren Beagen

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

, and discuss building a resilient port strategy. Brian is the Founder of , a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. Lauren is a lawyer and the Founder of , a boutique maritime consulting and legal solutions company. About Brian Kempisty is the Founder of Port X Logistics, a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. Brian grew up as a farm kid outside of Buffalo, NY and learned how to work at a young age. While earning his degree at Canisius College he...

Insight to Action with Ryan Soskin

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss insight to action. Ryan is the Co-founder and CEO of , an all-in-one platform for supply chain analytics, carrier management, and transportation procurement About Ryan Soskin is a 13 year logistics veteran and three time startup unicorn alum with a long history in freight tech. He began his career at Coyote Logistics and after 5.5 years and a $1.8B acquisition by UPS, Ryan left Coyote to join Convoy as an early team member. During his time at Convoy, he played a pivotal role standing up the supply side of the business and launching the contract pricing team as the...

Inside the Shipper Mind with Jim Bierfeldt

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss what’s inside the shipper mind. Jim is the Founder and President of a full-service marketing agency exclusively focused on helping logistics businesses drive profitable growth. [podcast src="https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/28590043/height/192/theme/modern/size/large/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/4c4ca4/time-start/00:00:00/playlist-height/200/direction/backward/download/yes" height="192" width="100%" scrolling="no" class="podcast-class" frameborder="0" placement="top" use_download_link="" download_link_text=""...

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Rahmel Wattley and Joe Lynch discuss the FreightFest 2023. Rahmel is a transportation entrepreneur and host of the popular trucking podcast, Truck N’ Hustle. FreightFest 2023 is presented by Truck N' Hustle.

About Rahmel Wattley

Rahmel Wattley is a transportation entrepreneur and host of the popular trucking podcast, Truck N’ Hustle. Rahmel got his start in the trucking business in the early 2000’s. After getting his CDL, Rahmel quickly learned that driving was not for him, so he transitioned to a dispatcher role at a small mom and pop trucking company. From there he held a series of leadership roles with increasing responsibilities at several carriers. In 2015, after seeing an opportunity in driver turnover, he started a CDL driver staffing company with a partner. In 2019, Rahmel successfully exited the business and began the Truck N ‘Hustle podcast, which seeks to provide valuable information and resources to the business owners and entrepreneurs of the trucking community. Rahmel is also the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Mega Driver Solutions, a CDL driver staffing company based in the Philadelphia metro area. Rahmel and his team are excited to bring the “Truck N’ Hustle” experience to the world stage with the commencement of FreightFest 2022 in Houston, TX.

About Truck N’ Hustle

Truck N’ Hustle is the #1 trucking and logistics community in the world. Truck N' Hustle is a community and platform specializing in educating and inspiring trucking and logistics entrepreneurs and their teams. Truck N’ Hustle provides the news, stories, resources, and tools for transportation and logistics professionals to be successful in the trucking business.

About FreightFest 2023

FreightFest 23, presented by Truck N' Hustle, is an eagerly anticipated event in the Trucking, Transportation & Logistics industry. Taking place at The Hilton Americas Hotel in Houston, TX from September 28 to October 01, 2023, this conference is expected to attract over 1,000 providers from across the country. The event aims to explore profitable industry niches and provide valuable insights from subject matter experts. Attendees will have the opportunity to network and establish meaningful connections while also benefiting from business opportunities. FreightFest 23 offers a chance to scale businesses and take them to the next level. A wide range of topics will be discussed at the conference, including Last Mile Delivery, Dump Trucking, Heavy Hauling, Oil & Gas, Waste Management, Cannabis Transportation, Auto Transport, Air Freight, Freight Brokerage, Government Contracting, Freight Forwarding, Intermodal & Drayage, Truck Repair Services, Freight Factoring, Dry Freight, Refrigerated Freight, SBA & Business Financing, and USPS Postage Freight. FreightFest 23 promises to be an exciting and informative event for professionals in the industry.

Key Takeaways: FreightFest 2023

FreightFest 23 is presented by Truck N' Hustle and is a highly anticipated event in the Trucking, Transportation & Logistics industry.
The conference will take place at The Hilton Americas Hotel in Houston, TX from September 28 to October 01, 2023.
Over 1,200 providers from across the country are expected to attend the event.
The main goal of FreightFest 23 is to explore profitable industry niches and provide valuable insights from subject matter experts.
Attendees will have the opportunity to network and establish meaningful connections with other professionals in the industry.
The conference will also offer business opportunities to attendees, allowing them to scale their businesses and take them to the next level.
A wide range of topics will be discussed at FreightFest 23, including Last Mile Delivery, Dump Trucking, Heavy Hauling, Oil & Gas, Waste Management, Cannabis Transportation, Auto Transport, Air Freight, Freight Brokerage, Government Contracting, Freight Forwarding, Intermodal & Drayage, Truck Repair Services, Freight Factoring, Dry Freight, Refrigerated Freight, SBA & Business Financing, and USPS Postage Freight.
FreightFest 23 promises to be an exciting and informative event for professionals in the industry.
This is the 2nd annual FreightFest conference organized by the Truck N' Hustle community.
The event aims to provide attendees with valuable industry insights and facilitate meaningful connections.