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Parcels to Planning: Freight Today

Parcels to Planning: Freight Today

WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

November 21, 202546m 45s

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Show Notes

Malcolm Harris brings a stacked lineup diving into e-commerce logistics, fleet operations, and the growing impact of AI across the supply chain.

Headlines:

Malcolm breaks down the latest in freight, including FMCSA bond enforcement, driver shortages affecting farm labor, Maersk’s relocation to Charlotte, 3PL marketing ROI insights, and rising cargo theft trends.

Featured Guests

Carlos Barbosa — VP of E-commerce Solutions, ePost Global

Carlos shares insights from ePost Global’s new report analyzing 20 million international shipments, revealing why multi-carrier strategies outperform single-carrier setups by 37%. He explains how speed, reliability, cost stability, and AI-driven decision-making are shaping the future of cross-border e-commerce.

Zach Cellar — Operations Manager, Ploger Transportation

Zach talks about how adopting AI-powered planning transformed their fleet operations. He discusses:

-21%+ increase in load volume

-Higher driver satisfaction & better scheduling

-Reduced manual planning

-Improved retention and recruiting

-A must-watch for fleets exploring AI adoption.

Ben Marks — Senior Solutions Leader, Optimal Dynamics

Ben breaks down how Optimal Dynamics serves as the decision layer for trucking fleets—optimizing planning, increasing efficiency, and allowing dispatchers to focus on higher-value work. He also shares how fleets can evaluate AI partners and prepare for the future of automated operations.

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