Podcast
Stay In Your Lane
Hosted by John Mahle - Triple T Transport · EN
Stay up to date on the latest logistics industry trends and solutions by watching the monthly Stay In Your Lane Podcast by Triple T Transport.
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Marijuana Reclassified: "No Go" for Truckers But Opening to More Research
2w ago00:12:23Tap to summarizeThe conversation around marijuana continues to evolve, but for the commercial transportation industry, safety remains the top priority. Transportation Attorney Thomas Kern is back to discuss the latest regulations, and why the trucking industry is expected to maintain zero-tolerance policies for the foreseeable future. With hosts John Mahle, Sam Looker, and Special Correspondent Joe Lombardo #TransportationLaw #DOJ #SupplyChain #Shipping #Transportation #Freight #Logistics #Trucking #Trucker #3PLLearn more about how Triple T Transport supports their customers: https://triplettransport.com/freight-broker-logistics-3pl/Looking to haul with Triple T Transport? Learn about the benefits here: https://triplettransport.com/trucks/
Transcribe →Marijuana Reclassified by DOJ: What it Means for Trucking
4w ago00:14:00Tap to summarizeMarijuana has been reclassified as a Schedule III drug, but what does that actually mean for trucking companies and CDL drivers?In the latest Stay In Your Lane Podcast, Transportation Attorney Thomas Kern explores the legal questions, compliance challenges, and liability risks that could shape the future of marijuana policy in the industry.With hosts John Mahle, Samuel Looker, and Special Correspondent Joe Lombardo#TransportationLaw #DOJ #SupplyChain #Shipping #Transportation #Freight #Logistics #Trucking #Trucker #3PLLearn more about how Triple T Transport supports their customers: https://triplettransport.com/freight-broker-logistics-3pl/Looking to haul with Triple T Transport? Learn about the benefits here: https://triplettransport.com/trucks/
Transcribe →Cargo Thieves Are Getting Smarter. Are Your Processes Ready?
May 2600:13:16Tap to summarizeCargo theft is evolving fast, and the financial impact is hitting harder than ever. From fraudulent carriers and identity manipulation to organized theft rings, today’s supply chain threats extend far beyond simple fraud.Vector’s Glenn Koepke returns to break down how transportation leaders are using technology to strengthen freight security, where AI is creating real operational advantages, and why human oversight still matters.With hosts John Mahle, Sam Looker and Special Correspondent Joe Lombardo#SupplyChain #Shipping #Transportation #Logistics #Freight #CargoTheft #Transportation #3PL #AI #FreightSecurity #Trucking #TruckerLearn more about how Triple T Transport supports their customers: https://triplettransport.com/freight-broker-logistics-3pl/Looking to haul with Triple T Transport? Learn about the benefits here: https://triplettransport.com/trucks/
Transcribe →What's Driving Up The Spot Market?
May 1300:13:43Tap to summarizeChasing the lowest freight rate doesn’t always deliver the best long-term value. As volatility continues across the transportation industry, more shippers are rethinking transactional freight buying and focusing on long-term carrier partnerships. Industry veteran Paul Newbourne returns to explain why transactional freight creates instability and why stronger shipper-carrier relationships matter more than ever.#SupplyChain #Shipping #Transportation #Freight #Logistics #FoodTransport #Trucking #Trucker #3pl Learn more about how Triple T Transport supports their customers: https://triplettransport.com/freight-broker-logistics-3pl/Looking to haul with Triple T Transport? Learn about the benefits here: https://triplettransport.com/trucks/
Transcribe →Are Hidden Costs Hurting Your Bottom Line?
May 1300:14:44Tap to summarizeWhen freight markets shift, the lowest rate on paper can quickly become the most expensive decision in the network. In this episode, John Mahle, Sales Executive at Triple T Transport, is joined by Paul Newbourne, President of Logistics Project Consulting LLC, and Joe Lombardo with Ege Evenue and Associates, for a conversation about transportation costs, carrier relationships, route guide failures, and the importance of building sustainable shipper-carrier partnerships.The discussion explores why transactional buying can create long-term challenges, especially when fuel costs, spot market volatility, and procurement pressure collide. Paul, John, and Joe break down why shippers need to look beyond linehaul rates and consider the total cost of delivery, including accessorial charges, detention, loading efficiency, and the long-term health of their carrier network.They also discuss how finance and procurement teams can better understand transportation economics, why trust is built over time, and how unstable routing strategies can lead to lower tender acceptance and rising costs when the market shifts.Topics covered include:Why short-term savings can create long-term transportation challengesHow fuel volatility affects carriers and shippersThe risks of relying too heavily on the spot marketWhy route guides fail when rates are not sustainableThe importance of understanding total delivery costHow shippers and carriers can build stronger, more stable partnershipsWhy trust, integrity, and consistency matter in freight relationshipsBrought to you by Triple T Transport, a 100% employee-owned company.Featured Guests:Paul Newbourne, President, Logistics Project Consulting LLCJohn Mahle, Sales Executive, Triple T TransportJoe Lombardo, Ege Evenue and AssociatesLearn more about how Triple T Transport supports their customers: https://triplettransport.com/freight-broker-logistics-3pl/Looking to haul with Triple T Transport? Learn about the benefits here: https://triplettransport.com/trucks/
Transcribe →Who is Losing Money in the Trucking Market?
Apr 2800:12:48Tap to summarizeCongestion is shifting, fuel costs are unpredictable, and margins are tightening fast. Relying on yesterday’s playbook won’t cut it. American Transportation Research Institute President Rebecca Brewster explains how data-driven carriers are navigating bottlenecks and rising costs—and who’s really losing out in today’s freight market.With host John Mahle and Joe Lombardo#FuelPrices #Economy #SupplyChain #Shipping #Transportation #Freight #Logistics #Trucking #Trucker #3PLLearn more about how Triple T Transport supports their customers: https://triplettransport.com/freight-broker-logistics-3pl/Looking to haul with Triple T Transport? Learn about the benefits here: https://triplettransport.com/trucks/
Transcribe →Rising Operating Costs - When Will It Affect Rates?
Apr 1400:13:27Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Stay In Your Lane, host John Mahle of Triple T Transport sits down with industry leaders to break down the current state of the trucking industry and what lies ahead.Joining the conversation is Rebecca Brewster, President and COO of American Transportation Research Institute, alongside Joe Lombardo, President of EGE Avenue and Associates.Together, they dive into the realities shaping transportation today, including rising operating costs, fuel volatility, insurance challenges, driver wages, and the ongoing freight recession. Backed by ATRI data, Rebecca shares key insights into cost-per-mile trends, profit margins, and the long-term pressures facing fleets across the country.This episode offers a real-world look at the economic forces impacting carriers, why many fleets are struggling to stay profitable, and what changes could shape the future of the industry.If you are involved in trucking, logistics, or supply chain management, this is a conversation you do not want to miss.
Transcribe →Will Small Fleets Make it Through 2026?
Mar 3100:14:09Tap to summarizePrices have been skyrocketing and effecting everyone. But the small fleets are felling it the most. Allianz Trade Chief Economist Dan North and OOIDA Senior Vice President Lewie Pugh are here to discuss how small fleets can mkae it through these difficult changes in 2026. With hosts John Mahle and Sam Looker Learn more about how Triple T Transport supports their customers: https://triplettransport.com/freight-broker-logistics-3pl/Looking to haul with Triple T Transport? Learn about the benefits here: https://triplettransport.com/trucks/#OilPrices #Economy #SupplyChain #Shipping #Transportation #Freight #Logistics #FoodTransport #Trucking #Trucker #3PL
Transcribe →Can You Survive the New Norm?
Mar 3100:14:15Tap to summarizeThe scary truth: diesel prices don’t fall the way they rise. Higher prices become the new normal, and the industry absorbs the difference. Allianz Trade Chief Economist Dan North and OOIDA Senior VP Lewie Pugh return to explain why today’s fuel spikes could become tomorrow’s baseline. With hosts John Mahle and Sam Looker Learn more about how Triple T Transport supports their customers: https://triplettransport.com/freight-broker-logistics-3pl/Looking to haul with Triple T Transport? Learn about the benefits here: https://triplettransport.com/trucks/#OilPrices #Economy #SupplyChain #Shipping #Transportation #Freight #Logistics #FoodTransport #Trucking #Trucker #3PL
Transcribe →Fuel High. Rates Higher. The New Cost of Doing Business.
Mar 2400:14:58Tap to summarizeWith conflict flaring in the middle east, rising fuel prices are threatening to upend the entire freight economy. Allianz trade Chief Economist Dan North and OOIDA Executive President Lewie Pugh cut through the noise, connecting global energy trends to what’s happening on the road right now. This is one conversation you can’t afford to miss.With hosts John Mahle and Samuel LookerLearn more about how Triple T Transport supports their customers: https://triplettransport.com/freight-broker-logistics-3pl/Looking to haul with Triple T Transport? Learn about the benefits here: https://triplettransport.com/trucks/#OilPrices #SupplyChain #Shipping #Transportation #Freight #Logistics #FoodTransport #Trucking #Trucker #3PL
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