Inside Freight breaks down the complex world of logistics into simple, practical conversations. Each episode explores the realities of moving freight, from preventing problems before they happen to building trust across the supply chain.
What 30 Years in Food & Beverage Supply Chain Taught Mitch Kahn
Mitch Kahn, VP of Supply Chain for Emerging Brands at Applegate, joins Inside Freight to break down over three decades of experience across food and beverage supply chain. Mitch spent nearly a decade at Kraft Foods before running plants, supply chains, and operations at Weetabix, Pladis Global, Refresco, Carry Out, and Hain Celestial; and recently founded his own consulting firm, Elevyn Global Partners. In this episode, he covers what drives results at scale versus small wins, how to build a ...
15 Jul 2026
Inside Get Joy's supply chain: Reefer trucks, dry ice, and on-time delivery
How do you get fresh, freeze-dried dog food across the country without it spoiling, and what happens when the reefer truck breaks down on the way to a trade show? Greg Meyers, VP of Operations and Strategy at Get Joy, joins Inside Freight to break down the real logistics behind shipping fresh pet food. Greg managed supply chain at Bark (the company behind BarkBox) before joining Get Joy, a Connecticut-based dog wellness brand built around gut health. In this episode, he covers the diffe...
30 Jun 2026
Why freight sales might be the best sales career you haven't considered with FWF Sales Executive, Nate Graham
Nate Graham started his career loading UPS trucks to pay for college. Seven years later, he walked away from a full-time operations management role with no plan, and landed at Fifth Wheel Freight. Now, three years in, he's leading his own team, just closed on his first house, and hasn't looked back. In this episode, Nate breaks down what it's really like to build a career in freight sales: the misconceptions about working with carriers and customers, the biggest rookie mistake he thinks new b...
9 Jun 2026
Inside the DC: How lululemon Moves Millions with Los Mejia
What does it actually take to run one of lululemon's largest U.S. distribution centers? In this episode of Inside Freight, we hear from Los Mejia, Director of Distribution Operations at lululemon's Columbus, Ohio Distribution Center, to talk carrier strategy, peak season realities, and why culture might be the most underrated competitive advantage in logistics. We cover how Columbus handles retail, e-commerce, and wholesale freight (and why each mode requires a different app...
27 May 2026
How to read freight market data like an insider with FWF Director of Analytics, Matthew McGavin
What freight market data should brokers actually be paying attention to, and what's just noise? In this episode, FWF Director of Analytics Matthew "Shooter" McGavin walks through the freight market indicators that brokers should be tracking daily, weekly, and monthly. He explains how to translate that data into meaningful conversations with shippers and carriers and shares his personal favorite underrated indicator. Matthew also covers why two brokers can look at the same data and walk ...
27 May 2026
Freight cycles 101: Supply, demand, and everything in between with FWF Director of Analytics, Matthew McGavin
What causes freight market cycles, and why are rate shifts so "surprising" even when everyone sees them coming? In this episode, FWF Director of Analytics Matthew "Shooter" McGavin answers both. We cover how supply and demand interact with fuel costs, federal policy, and interest rates to move the market, why the freight cycle can't really be reliably predicted until it's already happening, and what newer brokers should focus on to avoid misreading macro trends at the lane level. Inside...
18 May 2026
Beauty logistics, compliance, and shipper-broker relationships with Cherylann Welch-Frazer of Tarte Cosmetics
What does it take to manage global logistics for one of the most recognizable names in beauty? What do shippers really think about their broker partnerships? In this episode, we sit down with Cherylann Welch-Frazer, Senior Global Logistics Manager at Tarte Cosmetics, to talk through the realities of freight in the beauty and cosmetics industry, from ocean and air to OTR, customs compliance, and everything in between. With over 25 years of experience in international logistics spanning fine a...
11 May 2026
AI Isn't the Enemy with VP of Tech, Nick Beukema
What does it actually take to stay relevant as AI reshapes the workforce? In this episode of Inside Freight by Fifth Wheel Freight, we explore a simple but critical mindset shift: you won't be replaced by AI, but you may be replaced by someone who knows how to use AI well. Nick Beukema, VP of Technology at Fifth Wheel Freight, breaks down how professionals across freight, logistics, and beyond can stop fighting AI and start directing it. He discusses how to identify which parts of your job ar...
23 Apr 2026
Full Court Freight: Sales vs. College Hoops featuring Isaac Hernandez
What does basketball have to do with a freight brokerage? More than you'd think. In this episode, we sit down with Isaac, a nine-year veteran Sales Rep at Fifth Wheel Freight, who went from walking on at Grand Valley State University's basketball program to becoming a top freight broker...without ever planning to work in logistics. Isaac breaks down how the lessons he learned on the court like handling rejection, staying adaptable, and competing in a crowded field directly translate to succes...
8 Apr 2026
AI is Raising the Floor in Freight with VP of Technology, Nick Beukema
In this episode of Inside Freight, Fifth Wheel Freight’s VP of Technology, Nick Beukema, shares his perspective on how AI is widening the gap between average and great brokerages. Not necessarily through bigger budgets, but through better implementation, creativity, and operational agility. We also dive into the future of freight technology, including cheaper SaaS tools, AI voice, workflow automation, self-driving trucks, and the mindset shift professionals need to stay relevant as AI becomes...
16 Mar 2026
Automation is "Lovely" with VP of Tech, Nick Beukema
Automation is changing freight brokerage...but not everything should be automated. In this episode of Inside Freight, VP of Technology Nick Beukema breaks down where AI and automation can make the biggest impact in logistics, from back-office processes to document processing and operational efficiency. He also explains the areas that he believes should remain human. We explore how freight companies can use technology to eliminate repetitive work while protecting the human relationships that p...
16 Mar 2026
Staying Ahead of the Brokerage Tech Curve with VP of Tech, Nick Beukema
In this episode of Inside Freight, Fifth Wheel Freight’s VP of Technology, Nick Beukema, shares how technology is transforming the modern freight brokerage. From building proprietary software inside a brokerage to navigating the rapid rise of AI, Nick discusses how logistics companies can stay ahead of the technology curve. We cover the role of internal tech teams, how brokerages are approaching automation and data infrastructure, and what it takes to implement meaningful tech in a fast-movin...
16 Mar 2026
How to Be a "Go-To" Carrier with Director of Carrier Relations, Dakota Knechtel
What makes a carrier a broker’s first call? In this episode of Inside Freight, we sit down with Dakota, Director of Carrier Relations at Fifth Wheel Freight, to break down how carriers can stand out in today’s freight market. From communication and transparency to reliability and service, Dakota explains what separates good carriers from the ones brokers call again and again. Whether you’re a truckload carrier, dispatcher, freight broker, or logistics professional, this episode explores how s...
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