Cargo Shorts tackles all things related to the transportation of goods. Each episode digs into a key issue facing North American surface transportation with expert insights from economics, automation, and logistics professionals. Learn more about the complexities in the supply chain you're facing in your business.
Cargo Shorts
Claim This Podcastby Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
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Cargo Shorts tackles all things related to the transportation of goods. Each episode digs into a key issue facing North American surface transportation with expert insights from economics, automation, and logistics professionals. Learn more about the complexities in the supply chain you're facing in your business.
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Recent Episodes
February 18, 2026
Episode 19: The Crossroads of Load Planning & Data: Maximize Efficiency to Minimize Costs
<p dir="ltr">Load Planning is the hidden hero of successful LTL shipping.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In the LTL industry, Load Planning is the difference between a high-performing supply chain and a costly logistical nightmare. When executed with clarity and precision, it ensures freight moves efficiently through the carrier's network to arrive intact and on schedule.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Host Samantha Jones talks with Skip Velardo (VP of Transportation, Old Dominion Freight Line) about how data accuracy and proactive communication enable carriers to achieve load planning success by co-mingling freight, optimizing trailer density, and guaranteeing capacity and cost stability for shippers.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <h3 dir="ltr">Key Takeaways:</h3> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">LTL carrier load planning essentials. [2:07]</p> <p dir="ltr">Accurate data offers peak efficiencies when co-mingling freight loads. [5:59]</p> <p dir="ltr">Clear communication and a comprehensive data exchange benefit shippers. [8:57]</p> <p dir="ltr">The transformative role of AI within the shipping industry. [11:37]</p> <p dir="ltr">Shipping success demands proactive communication and coordination. [18:26]</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <h3 dir="ltr">Shareables:</h3> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">"Usually, whoever has the fastest service wins." — Skip Velardo, Vice President of Transportation, ODFL</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">"We are on the doorsteps of getting more AI into our networks." — Skip Velardo, Vice President of Transportation, ODFL</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">"There are so many different points between origin and destination that we have to be mindful of and we have to be planning around." — Skip Velardo, Vice President of Transportation, ODFL</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">"If we get good information from the customer on the front end, it will help them out with pricing, claims, and hidden costs." — Skip Velardo, Vice President of Transportation, ODFL</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <h3 dir="ltr">Resources:</h3> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-e-jones8/">Connect with Samantha Jones</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/skip-velardo-9b422679/">Skip Velardo on LinkedIn</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.odfl.com/us/en/resources/OD-Outlook.html">OD Outlook</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="http://odfl.com">ODFL.com</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.odfl.com/us/en/resources/cargo-shorts.html">Cargo Shorts Podcast</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Shippers Can Direct Freight Related Questions to <a href="mailto:marketing@ODFL.com">marketing@ODFL.com</a></p>
January 6, 2026
Episode 18: Accurate Data Allows for Better Promises and Commitments
<p dir="ltr">Achieving robust data integrity across your logistics platform does far more than just maximize on-time, in-full (OTIF) performance and minimize claims and invoicing discrepancies. The effects generate quantifiable value across the entire enterprise ecosystem, crucially optimizing carrier partnership collaboration and enhancing client satisfaction.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Host Samantha Jones talks with Greg Plemmons (COO, Old Dominion Freight Line) and Brian Walton (Logistics Manager, Douglas Dynamics) about how data accuracy drives superior client experience and strengthens relationships across the supply chain. They cover best practices for making accurate data actionable and explore its surprising strategic impact across the enterprise.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <h3 dir="ltr">Key Takeaways:</h3> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">How has the increase in data changed the transportation industry for both shippers and carriers? [2:50]</p> <p dir="ltr">How does accurate data streamline packaging? [9:39]</p> <p dir="ltr">What best practices prioritize data accuracy? [17:10]</p> <p dir="ltr">How the customer experience is impacted by accurate or inaccurate data. [26:18]</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <h3 dir="ltr">Shareables:</h3> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">"We need the data to make good business decisions." — Brian Walton, Logistics Manager at Douglas Dynamics</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">"We've improved our packaging based on the feedback from Old Dominion and other carriers in the industry that are asking for things to be stacked, fully crated, and more protected." — Brian Walton, Logistics Manager at Douglas Dynamics</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">"You can manually measure your pallets, or you can integrate it into your processing system." — Brian Walton, Logistics Manager at Douglas Dynamics</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">"At Old Dominion, we rely on data to make quality pricing decisions upfront and to give the quality service our customers have come to expect." — Greg Plemmons, Chief Operating Officer, ODFL</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">"We encourage our customers to visit our facilities to see what exactly goes on, on an LTL dock." — Greg Plemmons, Chief Operating Officer, ODFL</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <h3 dir="ltr">Resources:</h3> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.douglasdynamics.com/">Douglas Dynamics</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-e-jones8/">Connect with Samantha Jones</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.odfl.com/us/en/resources/OD-Outlook.html">OD Outlook</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="http://odfl.com">ODFL.com</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.odfl.com/us/en/resources/cargo-shorts.html">Cargo Shorts Podcast</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Shippers Can Direct Freight Related Questions to <a href="mailto:marketing@ODFL.com">marketing@ODFL.com</a></p>
May 5, 2025
Ep. 17: Density-Based Shipping: A Guide to the 2025 NMFC Changes with ODFL’s Seth Bauer & the NMFTA’s Keith Peterson
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11.0pt;" xml:lang="EN">With the upcoming National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system changes — Docket 2025-1 — poised to boost carrier efficiency and potentially lower shipping costs, this discussion examines past classification challenges and outlines the future benefits, along with crucial preparation resources for shippers.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11.0pt;" xml:lang="EN"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11.0pt;" xml:lang="EN">Host Samantha Jones of SJ Consulting is joined by Seth Bauer, Director of Traffic Services at Old Dominion Freight Line, and Keith Peterson, Director of Operations for the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA).</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white; mso-highlight: white;" xml:lang="EN">Key Takeaways:</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;" xml:lang="EN"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11.0pt;" xml:lang= "EN">Why did the NMFTA change to density-based pricing? [5:54]</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;" xml:lang="EN"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11.0pt;" xml:lang= "EN">How will updates to the National Motor Freight Classification system impact shippers? [8:48]</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;" xml:lang="EN"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11.0pt;" xml:lang= "EN">Benefits and challenges of the NMFC Docket 2025-1 changes. [17:11]</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;" xml:lang="EN"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11.0pt;" xml:lang= "EN">Resources and tools that help shippers prepare for the upcoming changes to the NMFC system. [20:31]</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11.0pt;" xml:lang="EN"> </span><strong><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; background: white; mso-highlight: white;" xml:lang="EN">Shareables:</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;" xml:lang="EN"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11.0pt;" xml:lang= "EN">“Freight today, a lot of it is on pallets so it makes sense to look at it from a density-base. You need the dimensions and the weight. It just keeps it nice and simple and uniform across the board.” — Keith Peterson, Director of Operations, NMFTA</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;" xml:lang="EN"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11.0pt;" xml:lang= "EN">“From a classification standpoint, simplification is going to be great. And it’s going to create a better experience for the customer.” — Seth Bauer, Director of Traffic Services, ODFL</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #262626; background: white; mso-highlight: white;" xml:lang="EN"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11.0pt;" xml:lang= "EN">“We want a pallet that is composed well. It’s never been incumbent on the shipper in the past to make sure they are stacking their pallets so they are filling all the spaces.” — Seth Bauer, Director of Traffic Services, ODFL</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;" xml:lang="EN"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11.0pt;" xml:lang= "EN">“I don’t know any carrier that doesn’t appreciate getting the dimensions so they know what to plan for as far as picking up.” — Keith Peterson, Director of Operations, NMFTA</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;" xml:lang="EN"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11.0pt;" xml:lang= "EN">“From a carrier perspective, the best resource we have is the Solutions Specialist.” — Seth Bauer, Director of Traffic Services, ODFL</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2;"> </p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2;"> <strong><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11.0pt;" xml:lang= "EN">Resources</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: black;" xml:lang="EN"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN"><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-e-jones8/"><span style= "font-size: 11.0pt;">Connect with Samantha Jones</span></a></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;" xml:lang="EN"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN"><a href= "https://www.odfl.com/us/en/resources/freight-knowledge/odfl-blog/nmfc-class-changes.html"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">OD's NMFTA Resource Page</span></a></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;" xml:lang="EN"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN"><a href= "https://www.odfl.com/us/en/resources/OD-Outlook.html"><span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; color: #1155cc;">OD Outlook</span></a></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;" xml:lang="EN"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN"><a href= "https://www.odfl.com/us/en/resources.html"><span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; color: #1155cc;">ODFL.com</span></a></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: black;" xml:lang="EN"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN"><a href= "http://nmfcchanges.com"><span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; color: #1155cc;">NMFCChanges.com</span></a></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;" xml:lang="EN"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN"><a href= "https://www.odfl.com/us/en/resources/cargo-shorts.html"><span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; color: #1155cc;">Cargo Shorts</span></a> <a href= "https://www.odfl.com/us/en/resources/cargo-shorts.html"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; color: #1155cc;"> podcast</span></a></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;" xml:lang="EN"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11.0pt;" xml:lang= "EN">Shippers can direct freight-related questions to</span> <span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN"><a href= "mailto:marketing@ODFL.com"><span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; color: #1155cc;">marketing@ODFL.com</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11.0pt;" xml:lang="EN">.</span></p>
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