Podcast
LET'S BE DIRECT
Hosted by LaneAxis Network · EN
Join our roundtable featuring LaneAxis Founder & CEO Rick Burnett, CMO Andrew Rivera, and Director of Shipper Partnerships, Johnny Nguyen - along with a rotating mix of supply chain experts - as we discuss and dissect the rapidly evolving future of freight.
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The Future of Trucking: Direct Model vs. Digital Brokerage
Dec 21, 202300:40:00Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the LaneAxis podcast, host Johnny Nguyen interviews Rick Burnett, the founder and CEO of LaneAxis, about the topic of broker reform and the future of the trucking industry. They discuss a recent case involving broker transparency and the importance of carriers knowing the rates that brokers charge shippers. Rick emphasizes that broker reform is already in place from a legislative standpoint, but the challenge lies in enforcing it and eliminating blacklisting. He believes that carriers need to unite and support initiatives that benefit them in order to have the power to make change. They also discuss the challenges faced by carriers in 2023, including low freight rates and increased costs, and the need for a direct network that allows carriers to control their own destiny. Rick shares his vision for the future of transportation, which involves removing inefficiencies and complexities through a direct model that connects shippers and carriers.
Transcribe →How Carriers Can Shine for Shippers - and Earn Extra from LaneAxis
Oct 30, 202300:26:13Tap to summarizeIn this episode of our LaneAxis Podcast "Let's Be Direct," we introduce a new Direct Agent program that could help LaneAxis Carriers earn significant extra income. We also zero in on all the ways Carriers can put their best foot forward when trying to impress - and do direct business with - shippers of all sizes. To register for Direct Agent Program, visit: Registration Form To watch video referenced in Podcast ("How I Find Direct Shipper loads | Step-by-Step Guide" by @Gill22), visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjgUhS5cffU
Transcribe →Convoy Collapse: The LaneAxis Perspective
Oct 30, 202300:53:44Tap to summarizeAnother mega-collapse in the trucking sector in 2023. Convoy - a digital freight brokerage initially funded by the likes of Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates and rock star Bono, has suddenly shut down operations. At one time flush with money and boasting a valuation of nearly $4 billion, Convoy's collapse took many by surprise, including its major shipping customers such as Home Depot. Convoy's shuttering comes just months after Yellow Freight went belly up, marking the biggest trucking company collapse in U.S. history. In this latest episode of our podcast "Let's Be Direct," LaneAxis CEO Rick Burnett, President Jason Smith, and CMO Andrew Rivera examine Convoy's meltdown, what it means for the industry, and how the LaneAxis business and scaling models differ drastically from Convoy's. To learn more about laneaxis, visit https://laneaxis.com/home/.
Transcribe →Amazon, Home Depot Among Shippers Seeing Red Over Yellow
Aug 14, 202300:34:31Tap to summarizeIn this latest episode, Rick LaneAxis CEO Rick Burnet and CMO Andrew Rivera discuss whether the Yellow Corp bankruptcy is finally triggering a mindset shift for major shippers - including now-former Yellow customers Amazon and Home Depot. Are shippers large and small sensing the shifting landscape in trucking - one where long-term carrier contracts no longer guarantee security, capacity, and cost-savings? Shippers and Carriers: join the LaneAxis Network and start realizing the vast benefits of a Direct Freight Network. Visit https://laneaxis.com/sign-up/ to sign up today.
Transcribe →The Collapse of Yellow Transportation: A Watershed Moment for the Industry
Aug 4, 202300:35:29Tap to summarizeWelcome to the latest episode of Let's Be Direct, where we examine all things trucking, supply chain, and the future of the industry. Today, we dive into the collapse of Yellow Transportation, a company that was about to celebrate its hundredth birthday but instead finds itself facing the largest trucking company collapse in US history. Join LaneAxis CMO Andrew Rivera and LaneAxis founder and CEO Rick Burnett as we discuss the implications of this collapse and the potential impact on the industry.
Transcribe →Why Won’t Big Shippers Work With Small Carriers?
Jul 20, 202300:30:00Tap to summarizeIn this episode of “Let’s Be Direct,” Andrew and Rick Burnett discuss the historical reasons why big shippers have been hesitant to work with smaller carriers, the role of technology in overcoming these challenges, and the benefits of direct contracting and automation in the supply chain. By leveraging technology, shippers can have access to a vast network of qualified carriers, including small independent ones, and have full control over their supply chain.
Transcribe →Exploring the Power of Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chain
Jun 29, 202300:27:55Tap to summarizeElvis Rodriguez, LaneAxis' Chief Project Officer, joins Andy Rivera and LaneAxis CEO Rick Burnett to discuss AI in the supply chain and trucking industry. They talk about LaneAxis' use of AI tools to analyze data and optimize various aspects of the supply chain, such as identifying trucking capacity and forecasting routes. They also discuss the importance of accurate data and machine learning in training AI models. Additionally, they touch on the ethical use of AI and the potential for augmented reality and virtual reality in trucking operations.
Transcribe →Boycotts and Brokers: LaneAxis and NOOA Go On Offense
Jun 18, 202300:38:18Tap to summarizeLaneAxis and the National Owner Operators Association have joined forces to expand the LaneAxis Brokerless Freight Network. Formed just a few months ago, NOOA already boasts more than 40,000 members. In this episode, we talk to NOOA Founder Mike Boston about pushing back hard against bad brokers, and how they recently pulled off a successful and bold boycott of several freight brokerages.
Transcribe →THE PROBLEM WITH TRUCKING DATA
Jun 9, 202300:37:59Tap to summarizeBig data is a buzz phrase across industries including trucking. In this episode, we discuss the importance of immutable data and its most significant applications for the trucking industry.
Transcribe →Truck Driver Shortage: Real or Not Real?
May 23, 202300:37:04Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode of "Let's Be Direct," the LaneAxis Team discusses the ongoing "driver shortage" in America. The debate over whether this driver shortage is real or manufactured has persisted since at least the 1980s. In this conversation we look at both sides of the issue, who stands to benefit from the prevailing narrative, and why LaneAxis challenges the notion that there really is a driver shortage.
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