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Beyond Cargo: Protecting Drivers, Assets, and the Bottom Line with AI

In the first half of 2024, cargo theft in the United States surged by 49% compared to the same period in 2023, with an average loss per incident of $115,23, according to an August 2024 report by Overhaul. Freight hubs and urban centers like California and Texas remain hot spots, exposing long-stand…

Building trust with tech | Mark Funk of SPI Logistics

In this episode of Semi-Related, host Chris Torrence sits down with Mark Funk, Director of Carrier Procurement at SPI Logistics, to explore the agent model in logistics and its impact on the industry. Mark shares insights from his extensive career, including his time at Sara Lee, TQL, and R&L Globa…

Keys to carrier success | Chris Henry of KSMTA

In this episode, Chris Torrence hosts Chris Henry for an insightful discussion on what separates successful trucking carriers from the rest. They explore topics like using benchmarking to identify strengths and weaknesses, the importance of focusing on high-density lanes, and how aligning sales and…

Passion meets innovation | Bill Driegert of Flexport

In this episode of the ⁠Semi-Related Podcast⁠ by Optym, host Chris Torrence sits down with Bill Driegert, a seasoned leader in logistics, tech innovation, and operations. Join us for an engaging conversation as Bill shares his love for cars and music to his journey in becoming a pivotal figure in t…

From dispatch to disruption | Nick Darman of Alvys

In this episode of the Semi-Related podcast, host Chris Torrence sits down with Nick Darman, co-founder and CEO of Alvys, to explore his journey from dispatching for his father’s trucking company to building a game-changing logistics platform. Nick shares lessons learned from launching a hybrid fr…

Freight's digital shift | Brian Thompson of SMC³

LTL pricing and operations are evolving fast, and SMC3’s Brian Thompson is at the center of it. In this episode of Semi-Related, host Chris Torrence and Brian break down two of the biggest shifts happening in the industry right now: the NMFTA’s proposed classification changes and the push for stand…

Driving change | Michael Campese of The DDC Group

In this episode of Semi-Related, Chris Torrence welcomes longtime logistics veteran Michael Campese, now Chief Business Officer at DDC Group. With a career spanning over three decades—most of it spent rising through the ranks at Estes—Michael shares stories of getting his start in a warehouse, purs…

Ep. 56 - Network Optimization

In this episode of the Supply Chaney podcast, Nathan Chaney interviews Chris Torrence, Chief Strategy Officer at Optym. They discuss Chris's extensive experience in the logistics and supply chain industry, his networking strategies at conferences, and the importance of optimization in supply chain …

Why Illinois Just Got Put On The FMCSA “Death Clock”

Malcolm kicks off the show with a look at current headlines, including UPS’s optimization plan to close 22 sortation centers and the FMCSA’s crackdown on CDL non-compliance in Illinois. The segment also highlights rising cargo theft data, noting that California and Texas accounted for 58% of US inc…

Why Illinois Just Got Put On The FMCSA “Death Clock” | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Malcolm kicks off the show with a look at current headlines, including UPS’s optimization plan to close 22 sortation centers and the FMCSA’s crackdown on CDL non-compliance in Illinois. The segment also highlights rising cargo theft data, noting that California and Texas accounted for 58% of US inc…