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Ryder 2025 Freight Insights with Kendra Phillips

Release Date: 12/17/2024

I Don't Know Who Needs To Hear This But... with Ryan Schreiber

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss I don't know who needs to hear this but... Ryan is the Chief Growth Officer at , the leading business consulting and software development firm that exclusively serves the Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain space. About Ryan Schreiber is the Chief Growth Officer at Metafora. Ryan was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. Ryan earned a degree in History from the University of South Florida and then a Law degree from Michigan State University. Prior to joining Metafora, Ryan worked at a variety of logistics companies and even started and exited a few tech-enabled freight...

Contractor Chaos: Fixing the Last Mile's Biggest Headache with Jon Doolen

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss contractor chaos: fixing the last mile's biggest headache. Jon is a Strategy Leader at that specializes in providing leadership development programs, business advisory services, and public speaking engagements. About Jon Doolen is a seasoned business coach with over two decades of expertise in retail logistics, particularly specializing in final mile delivery and third-party logistics for home furnishings and luxury products. Jon's background includes extensive work with major names in the industry, where he's earned a reputation for solving toxic work environments, setting...

Supply Chain Shock Waves: Strategies for Survival and Success with Mark Baxa and John Delgado

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

, and discuss supply chain shock waves: strategies for survival and success. Mark is the President and CEO of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), a global organization dedicated to advancing the supply chain profession. John is CEO of FreightPath, an innovative talent firm that offers both a comprehensive learning management system and a direct candidate sourcing solution. About John Delgado , CEO of FreightPath, leads the company with extensive expertise in business management, technology, analytics, economics, and recruitment. FreightPath is renowned for its...

The CPG Supply Chain with Mike Baudendistel

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss the CPG supply chain. Mike is the Head of Intermodal Solutions at SONAR, the leading freight market analytics tool and dashboard, aggregating billions of data points from hundreds of sources to provide the fastest data in the transportation and logistics sector. About Mike Baudendistel is the Head of Intermodal Solutions at SONAR, assisting with product design and supporting current and prospective data product customers. In addition, he is the showrunner for The Stockout, video podcast which focuses on CPG and retail logistics. Prior to FreightWaves, Mike covered transportation...

Brokers are Drowning in Accounting Work: How Denim Simplifies It with Sean Smith

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss why brokers are drowning in accounting work: how Denim simplifies it. Sean is VP of Product at , a trusted freight factoring partner on a mission to advance the supply chain by accelerating the movement of money and data. About Sean Smith , VP of Product and Client Services at Denim, has spent 10 years building and scaling products in the financial services and logistics industries. While leading Product at Denim, he has pioneered new capabilities for the factoring space including risk automation and pricing. Sean has also led work on our client dashboard, job...

The Broker-Carrier Summit: From Conflict to Collaboration with Dan Lindsey

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss The Broker-Carrier Summit: from conflict to collaboration. Dan is the Founder and President of the the , which will be held in Indianapolis, IN, April 28 – May 2, 2025. About Dan Lindsey is the Founder of the Broker-Carrier Summit, a conference and community designed to foster strong partnerships between freight brokers and trucking carriers, moving beyond basic transactional communication. Dan has been in the logistics industry for 23 years. He started on the docks as a preloader for UPS in 2001. Since then, he has worked as a freight broker, operations manager, business...

CargoRex: Building the Google Search of Logistics with Blythe Milligan

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss CargoRex: building the Google search of logistics. Blythe is the Founder of both Digital Dispatch (logistics marketing services) and most recently CargoRex, a technology platform designed to unify and empower the logistics ecosystem. About Blythe Brumleve Milligan is the Founder of both Digital Dispatch (logistics marketing services) and most recently CargoRex, a tech platform aimed at connecting and empowering the logistics ecosystem. In 2008, Blythe Brumleve was working as a waitress and a blogger with a dream of owning her own company when she received an opportunity to work...

T-Rex Prestige Worldwide: Thriving in a Down Market and Having Fun with Tyler Hildebrand

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss T-Rex Prestige Worldwide: thriving in a down market and having fun. Tyler is CEO of Express Logistics Group, a T-Rex Prestige Worldwide company, based out of Cincinnati and Chicago. About Tyler Hildebrand is CEO of Express Logistics Group, a T-Rex Prestige Worldwide company, based out of Cincinnati and Chicago. Born and raised in southern Ohio, Tyler is the son of a cop and crime reporter who met at the scene of a homicide. After spending years in creative fields as an artist and filmmaker, and in higher education as an instructor and administrator, he found his way to the...

Farelanes: Real Time Lane Pricing for Everyone with Neal Huffman

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss Farelanes: real time lane pricing for everyone. Neal is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Farelanes, a company specializing in providing real-time lane pricing data for the logistics industry. About Neal Huffman is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Farelanes, a company specializing in providing real-time lane pricing data for the logistics industry. Neal has over 40 years in software development, innovation, and product management rollouts spread across the telecommunications and enterprise software industries. He played a role in the first Fiber to the...

Taking the Uncertainty and Risk Out of Freight with Erika Voss

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss taking the uncertainty and risk out of freight. Erika is Vice President of Information Security at DAT Freight & Analytics, the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. About Erika Voss Dr. , with over two decades of experience, has held high-level positions at companies including Capital One, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services. Currently Vice President of Information Security at DAT Freight & Analytics, she leads the vision, strategy, and execution of advanced security protections. Recognized as a leader in her field, Erika has been honored with the CISO's...

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Kendra Phillips and Joe Lynch discuss Ryder 2025 freight insights. Kendra is the VP of Global Transportation Management leading the managed transportation and brokerage divisions of Ryder System, Inc, a fortune 500 transportation and logistics company.

About Kendra Phillips

Kendra Phillips is the VP of Global Transportation Management leading the managed transportation and brokerage divisions of Ryder System, Inc, a Fortune 500 Transportation and Logistics company. Kendra is an accomplished and results-driven senior logistics & tech executive. She has proven success developing and implementing new tech products and leading large P&L driven organizations. Prior to leading Global Transportation Management at Ryder, Kendra was the Vice President of Service Delivery for Aurora Tech, a leading company in the autonomous vehicle sector. At Aurora, Kendra was responsible for designing, building, and implementing the services that compose Aurora’s commercial product. This includes everything from Aurora’s digital platform to its physical operations such as terminals and command center sites. Before joining Aurora, Kendra was fortunate to hold many different roles within Ryder, including Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of New Products. In that position she was responsible for overseeing the evaluation, development and deployment of new technologies and digital products for the Supply Chain and Dedicated Transportation businesses. Prior to CTO, she was Group Director of Southeast Operations for Dedicated Transportation Solutions for Ryder System, Inc. responsible for a $175M P&L and over 1,200 employees. Kendra earned her MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a Master’s in Engineering Management from the McCormick School of Engineering at Northwestern University. Kendra holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Chemical Engineering with a specialization in Mathematics from Vanderbilt University.

About Ryder

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) is a leading logistics and transportation company. It provides supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, including warehousing and distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, last-mile delivery, managed transportation, professional drivers, freight brokerage, full-service leasing, maintenance, commercial truck rental, and used vehicle sales to some of the world’s most-recognized brands. Ryder provides services throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. In addition, Ryder manages nearly 260,000 commercial vehicles and operates approximately 300 warehouses encompassing more than 95 million square feet. Ryder is regularly recognized for its industry-leading practices in third-party logistics, technology-driven innovations, commercial vehicle maintenance, environmental stewardship, corporate social responsibility, world-class safety and security programs, military veteran recruitment initiatives, and the hiring of a diverse workforce.

Key Takeaways: Ryder 2025 Freight Insights

Kendra Phillips and Joe Lynch discuss Ryder 2025 freight insights. Kendra is the VP of Global Transportation Management leading the managed transportation and brokerage divisions of Ryder System, Inc, a Fortune 500 transportation and logistics company.
Kendra and Joe talk about the following topics:
- The state of the freight market
- Bid season trends
- Kendra's advice for shippers
- The increasing use of AI in logistics
- Cyber security
- The importance of selecting the right transportation partner
Ryder System, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company specializing in transportation and logistics solutions.
The company operates through three segments: Fleet Management Solutions, Supply Chain Solutions, and Dedicated Transportation Solutions.
Ryder offers a range of services including full-service leasing, rental, maintenance, and used vehicle sales for commercial vehicles.
The company also provides supply chain management services such as warehousing, distribution, and transportation management.
Ryder operates a dedicated transportation network with drivers and equipment to meet specific customer needs.
The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Ryder has a strong focus on technology and innovation to enhance its services and improve efficiency.