Tire Tracks: Driving the Logistics Industry
Explore over-the-road shipping with Banyan Technology’s Tire Tracks® podcast. Join us as we engage the leaders and personalities shaping today’s logistics industry. From first to final mile, gain practical insight into best practices, innovative technology, and the latest industry trends straight from the leading intelligent freight management software provider.
New episodes released monthly!
Episodes
72 episodes
Moving Past Supply Chain Disruptions | Episode 22
In episode 22 of Banyan Technology's Tire Tracks™ podcast, host Patrick Escolas explores the cyclical nature of the transport...
Shipping Freight to Mexico: Best Practices | Episode 21
In episode 21 of Banyan Technology's Tire Tracks™ podcast, host Patrick Escolas dives into the challenges and rewards of shippi...
Safety Challenges in Freight | Episode 20
Comparisons can be drawn between safety issues in waste management and similar challenges currently faced by the freight industry. In episode 20 of Banyan Technology's Tire Tracks™ ...
A Year of Tire Tracks: Spotting Supply Chain Trends with Industry Experts | Episode 19
Get ready to hit the rewind button and take an insightful journey through the first year of Banyan Technology's Tire Tracks™ podcast! In this special compilation episode, host
Carbon Offsetting in the Shipping Industry | Episode 18
The freight and logistics industry (especially over-the-road shipping) is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions. As a result, reducing and offsetting carbon from shipments is critical in the fight against climate c...
Eliminating Roadblocks for Women in Trucking | Episode 17
Women continue to face unique challenges in the trucking industry. Jennifer Hedrick is a collaborative leader and the executive director of
How AI and Predictive Truckload Pricing Are Impacting Shipping | Episode 16
Artificial intelligence (AI) has made a big impact on many industries. Predictive capabilities, cleaner data, and machine learning (ML) have already changed the face of many companies. While the logistics industry is a bit behind in full...
Leverage Data for Optimized Shipping Operations | Episode 15
Ready to make the most of your shipping operations? Buckle up for a thrilling ride through the fast-changing world of supply chain logistics! In this episode 15 of Banyan Technology's
Preventing Fraud With Freight Tracking and Visibility | Episode 14
Unlike Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) or other over-the-road (OTR) transportation modes, dealing with numerous new Carriers on a daily basis and incorporating them into your network every week can create a higher risk of fraud in your Truckload (TL)...
Finding a Community in Logistics With TMSA | Episode 13
In episode 13 of Banyan Technology's Tire Tracks™ podcast, Patrick Escolas explores the power of networking and building profess...
Sustainability vs. Convenience in Shipping | Episode 12
Sustainability vs. convenience in shipping is the topic of conversation in episode 12 of Banyan Technology's Tire Tracks™ podcast. 2Ship CEO Russ Proos discusses how the pros of sustainable shipping (parcel lockers, etc.) may outweigh the conve...
One-Stop-Shop Technology is the Future of Logistics | Episode 11
One-stop-shop technology is the future of logistics, according to 3PL Freight Partners Group Founder and CEO Tom Burke. In episode 11 of Banyan Technology's Tire Tracks™ podcast, Burke discusses where the future of logistics technology is heade...
Building Final Mile Delivery Technology | Episode 10
Final mile delivery technology CEO Aaron Peck discusses the needs of same-day delivery in episode 10 of Banyan Technology’s Tire Tracks™ podcast. As founder and CEO of Mothership, Peck brings a unique perspective to the final mile shipping spac...
How to Successfully Market Your Logistics Company | Episode 9
Marketing and sales consultant Trey Griggs discusses successful marketing in the logistics industry in episode 9 of Banyan Technology’s Tire Tracks™ podcast. As founder of BETA Consulting Group, Griggs focuses specifically on logistics companie...
The Difference Between Regional Parcel Carriers and the Big 3 | Episode 8
ProShip President Bill Schroeder discusses the state of parcel shipping, including how changes in the supply chain have affected regional parcel carriers versus the Big 3 (FedEx, UPS and USPS) in episode 8 of Banyan Technology’s Tire Tracks™ po...
The Reality of Customer Loyalty with The Freight Coach | Episode 7
Chris Jolly (The Freight Coach) is a broker who has found great success in his podcast for the transportation industry (Coffee w/#The Freight Coach). He is a passionate professional with extensive experience in leadership, multi-mode direct sal...
Creating a Better Carrier Experience with Mastio | Episode 6
Research-consulting firm Mastio & Company gathers feedback from shippers to ensure that they get the best experience with their over-the-road shipping carriers. The data collected helps carriers improve their services to provide a better en...
Managing Freight with RIM Logistics | Episode 5
As international freight forwarder RIM Logistics looks to expand its domestic presence, it has turned to Banyan Technology to help manage its over-the-road shipping operations. In Episode 5 of Banyan’s Tire Tracks™ podcast, R...
Shipping Automation Spotlight with Trucker Tools | Episode 4
Episode 4 of Banyan Technology’s Tire Tracks™ podcast features Max Leach from Trucker Tools, a real-time load tracking and predictive freight matching solution. He discusses the need to adopt the tools of today’s standard to successfully ...
Charting the Future of Freight with Trinity Logistics | Episode 3
Episode 3 of Banyan Technology’s Tire Tracks™ podcast features Curt Kouts and Doug Potvin from Trinity Logistics, a top 25 broker in the U.S. The duo discusses the importance of technology in shipping, the company’s transition from a Truckload-...
Driving the Supply Chain with Yellow's Matthew Marshall | Episode 2
Matthew Marshall is the Director of 3PL Solutions for Yellow, one of the largest super-regional less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers in North America. He joins Tire Tracks™ host Patrick Escolas to discuss driver shortages, capacity issues, and wh...
The State of Freight with TIA’s Anne Reinke | Episode 1
Anne Reinke is the President and CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) serving freight brokers and 3PL professionals in North America. She joins Tire Tracks™ host Patrick Escolas to discuss the fractured supply chain and it...