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Connecting the Smart Fleet Ecosystem with Amit Jain

Release Date: 09/22/2023

REPOST: Global Giants: ICAT Moves the World's Largest Cargo with Chris Cser

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss global giants - ICAT moves the world's largest cargo. Chris is the Director of Operations at ICAT Logistics Detroit where they handle the shipments that other companies don't, can't, and won't. Summary: Global Giants: ICAT Moves the World's Largest Cargo In this podcast, Chris Cser, Director of Operations at ICAT Logistics, takes us on a journey through the complex world of global logistics. Founded in 1992 in Baltimore, ICAT Logistics has expanded across the United States and Europe, specializing in handling unusual, high-value, and oversized freight that often falls outside the...

The People-First Approach to Funding the Future of Logistics with Michael Sachaj

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss the people-first approach to the future of logistics. Michael is a Partner at Hyde Park Angels (HPA), a leading early-stage investor based in Chicago. About Michael Sachaj is a Partner at HPA and manages and supports HPA’s investment opportunities through their lifecycle. Michael has led investment in a number of HPA’s top performing investments including ShipBob, FourKites, Paccurate, and Digit. Prior to joining HPA in 2013, Michael attended Northwestern University and worked at strategy consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton supporting various government clients in the...

Tech-Driven Drayage: A PortPro Perspective with Corey Abbott

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss tech-driven drayage: a PortPro perspective. Corey is the Chief Growth Officer and his team lead enterprise initiatives at PortPro, an innovative technology company that keeps the drayage industry moving efficiently with its operating platform built for drayage trucking companies, brokerages, and those that do both. About Corey Abbott , Chief Growth Officer and his team lead enterprise initiatives at PortPro, focusing on developing comprehensive products designed to enhance the customer experience, guided by their needs and feedback. Corey spent over a decade at STG Logistics, the...

Carrier Sales Teams Are Being Run the Wrong Way with Brent Evens

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss how carrier sales teams are being run the wrong way. Brent is the Co-founder of NextBoard, a carrier sales platform purpose-built for freight brokerages. About Brent Evens is the Co-founder of NextBoard, a freight tech startup helping brokers streamline carrier sales and build stronger, more efficient networks. He brings a diverse background in logistics, SaaS, and product strategy—including time at Delta Air Lines, where he worked on digital product initiatives that improved customer experience and operational performance. Before launching NextBoard, Brent also held...

Blind Spots & Bottlenecks: Unmasking the Hidden Enemies of Supply Chain with Briana Birkholz

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss blind spots & bottlenecks: unmasking the hidden enemies of supply chain. Briana is the Vice President of Product Management for the 3PL market segment at SPS Commerce, the world’s leading retail network, connecting trading partners around the globe to optimize supply chain operations for all retail partners. About Briana Birkholz is the Vice President of Product Management for the 3PL market segment at SPS Commerce. With a passion for overcoming supply chain and logistics challenges, Briana is committed to addressing the distinct needs of customers through comprehensive,...

The Strategic COO: Navigating Disruption and Driving Change with Suketu Gandhi

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss the strategic COO: navigating disruption and driving change. Suketu is a partner and global chair for the Strategic Operations Practice at Kearney, a leading management consulting firm. About Suketu Ghandi is a partner and global chair for the Strategic Operations Practice at Kearney, a leading management consulting firm. Based in Chicago, his expertise covers a wide range of operations topics, with an emphasis on end-to-end supply chains and their redesign for four critical purposes, growth, cost, resilience, and sustainability. Noting that the key to maximizing their...

Unpacking Cargo Theft: Trends and Solutions with Danielle Spinelli

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss unpacking cargo theft: trends and solutions. Danielle serves as Account Executive at Descartes MyCarrierPortal, the leading solution for carrier identity, onboarding, and monitoring in transportation. About Danielle Spinelli is an Account Executive at Descartes MyCarrierPortal. With a decade of experience in the logistics and transportation industry, Danielle brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in carrier sales and vetting. Having worked as a Carrier Sales Broker for 8 years, Danielle honed a deep understanding of the supply chain and transportation landscape, building...

REPOST: Booking More Loads Using AI with Anthony Sutardja

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss booking more loads using AI. Anthony is the CEO and co-founder of , the leading truckload capacity management platform for freight brokers. About Anthony Sutardja As CEO & co-founder of Parade, leads product vision and strategy to enable logistics service providers to work smarter and faster with modern tools. His background in artificial intelligence, big data processing, and freight brokerage enables companies partnering with Parade to accelerate digital transformation by innovating with the status quo. Prior to , Anthony worked on a small team at Uber...

Beyond The Rails and Roads: The State of Intermodal with Anne Reinke

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss beyond the rails and roads: the state of intermodal. Anne is the President & CEO at the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA), North America's leading industry trade association representing the combined interests of the intermodal freight industry. About Anne Reinke became the Intermodal Association of North America’s third President & CEO in December of 2024. Immediately preceding her appointment at IANA, Anne was President & CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association for four years. Anne has a long career in transportation policy,...

Stop Selling, Start Influencing: Tom Augenthaler's Logistics Marketing Gameplan

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss stop selling, start influencing: Tom Augenthaler's logistics marketing gameplan. Tom helps companies tell stories that make the customer the hero. Having customers and influencers talk positively about your company is one of the best ways to attract and win new business. About Tom Augenthaler is the Founder and CEO of . On the website, shares his ideas and knowledge of influencer marketing with others looking to learn about this powerful strategy. is a pioneer in the space and has been working with influencers since 2007 while with Hewlett Packard, and as a consultant...

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Amit Jain and Joe Lynch discuss connecting the smart fleet ecosystem. Amit is the Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Roadz, a Silicon Valley based fleet-tech company. Amit is also the General Manager of Fleetstore, a Bosch Initiative.

About Amit Jain

Amit Jain serves as the founder and Chief Operating Officer at Roadz, a Silicon Valley based fleet-tech company. Roadz is transforming the fragmented commercial fleet management segment into an open and integrated ecosystem. Prior to Roadz, Amit was the founder and CEO at Becansoft, an IoT startup which developed a car-sharing app targeting the mobility needs of kids, elderly and the disabled. For seven years, Amit was the chief architect of Verizon's IoT verticals' strategy which included telematics, transportation, and smart city segments. In that capacity, he led the acquisitions of companies such as Fleetmatics, Networkfleet and Telogis resulting in the creation of Verizon Connect. Later in his tenure at Verizon, he joined the executive leadership team at Verizon Connect as the head of strategy, business development, market intelligence and big data. Prior to joining Verizon, Amit was a ‘Product Leader’ at General Electric where his team developed an award-winning fleet management solution and a ‘Research Director’ at AberdeenGroup, a market research firm where he led the M2M/IoT research practice.

About Roadz

Roadz, a Silicon Valley based fleet-tech company, is transforming the fragmented fleet management industry into an integrated open ecosystem. The Roadz platform brings together, for the first time, siloed data sets from diverse sources to enable solution providers in the commercial fleet market to create new value, accelerate innovation, and reduce friction. The Roadz "Marketplace as a Service" platform is used by industry leaders to offer their fleet customers an ecosystem of pre-integrated, 3rd-party fleet solutions in a one-stop-shop environment. We are a group of fleet-tech veterans who have spearheaded innovation at some of the industry’s leading corporations. We are committed to helping fleets and solution providers across the fleet management ecosystem achieve their goals, while promoting safety and sustainability.

Key Takeaways: Connecting the Smart Fleet Ecosystem

Roadz is a Silicon Valley-based fleet-tech company that is transforming the fragmented fleet management industry into an integrated open ecosystem.
The Roadz platform brings together siloed data sets from diverse sources to enable solution providers in the commercial fleet market to create new value, accelerate innovation, and reduce friction.
The Roadz "Marketplace as a Service" platform is used by industry leaders to offer their fleet customers an ecosystem of pre-integrated, 3rd-party fleet solutions in a one-stop-shop environment.
Roadz is a team of fleet-tech veterans who have spearheaded innovation at some of the industry’s leading corporations.
Roadz is committed to helping fleets and solution providers across the fleet management ecosystem achieve their goals, while promoting safety and sustainability.
Here are some of the key benefits of Roadz for fleets:
- Discover solutions: Fleet managers can find the right solutions for their fleets through a single, curated end-to-end marketplace.
- Data integration: Solutions on the marketplace are pre-integrated with vehicle, driver, and fleet data.
- Centralized access: Fleet managers can access and use purchased solutions from within the marketplace.
- Unified & flexible billing: Fleets can pay for multiple solutions with flexible billing processes and payment methods.
Here are some of the key benefits of Roadz for solution providers:
- Improved customer acquisition: Access to normalized vehicle, driver, and fleet data.
- Simplified agreements and billing: Roadz handles all agreements and billing with fleet customers.
- Simplified operations: Roadz takes care of all the technical aspects of managing the marketplace, including data integration and customer support.