Logistics Unplugged™

About Logistics Unplugged™

Logistics Unplugged is your inside look at the business of logistics, freight, and supply chain. Join industry experts, carriers, and thought leaders as they share unfiltered insights, tackle challenges, and explore the latest trends in moving goods across the globe. From transportation tips to business innovations, we uncover the stories that keep goods moving. Tune in for authentic conversations, expert advice, and a touch of humor — all designed to help make businesses better.

Publisher

BlueGrace Logistics

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Jan 2025

Latest episode

17 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

7 of 36 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   17 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Freight Market Update - February 2026

   Flat demand does not mean a calm freight market. In this Freight Market Update episode of Logistics Unplugged (https://mybluegrace.com/podcast/), Brian Blalock (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-b-101820160/) sits down with Raddy Velkov (https://www.linkedin.com/in/raddy-velkov-85068573/) to examine the fragile conditions shaping today’s freight environment. Carrier capacity has steadily exited the market, and even short disruptions are creating outsized impacts across truckload, LTL, parcel, drayage, and cross border. Together, they break down what is driving volatility, where pricing discipline is holding, and the key inventory signal that could influence the next demand shift. If you are planning for the months ahead, this episode delivers practical perspective grounded in real world carrier and shipper dynamics. Listen now and stay ahead of the signals.

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   20 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Logistics Lingo Explained

   Logistics has a language all its own, and it shows up everywhere from quotes and carrier calls to invoices and scorecards. In this episode of Logistics Unplugged (https://mybluegrace.com/podcast/), host Brian Blalock (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-b-101820160/) is joined by Holt Parsons (https://www.linkedin.com/in/holt-parsons-b35613b6/) and Jon Shoen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-shoen-76246ba2/) for a fast paced, approachable conversation focused on logistics lingo. Together, they break down the terms, acronyms, and shorthand that shape day to day shipping and explain why they matter once freight is moving. From understanding roles like 3PLs and 4PLs to unpacking LTL, truckload, and common industry slang, the discussion keeps things practical and easy to follow. The episode wraps with a rapid fire acronym round that puts familiar terms to the test and clears up what they actually mean in real world operations. If logistics language has ever left you guessing, this episode helps translate it.

3. 

   23 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Happy Holidays from Logistics Unplugged

   Happy holidays from Logistics Unplugged 🎄 This short mini episode is a quick check in to say thank you and share some holiday wishes after a busy season. It’s a moment to reflect on the year, appreciate the community behind the show, and look ahead to what’s coming next. Whether listening on the road, in the office, or during a well deserved break, thanks for being here and for tuning in throughout the year. More to come soon.

Inside a recent episode

Freight Market Update - February 2026

Published 17 Feb 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] But I want to talk about the freight market update, and I want to talk about the conditions on the ground right now. So, let's start by taking a look at what's the current state right now in the market, and I want to talk about some of the trends this month since this is going to be a monthly update, and let's do it in terms of the volumes, the capacity, all of that. Just give me the whole weather report. If I had to summarize the current freight market, as it stands today, we're seeing demand is flat, pretty soft, historically. Carrier networks have become extremely sensitive to disruption. Over the last 36 months or so, we've seen carriers exit the market in a meaningful way. […]

Who has been a guest on Logistics Unplugged™

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jonathan Swart
• Jason Lockard
• Christian Schmiz
• Tyler Cooper
• Philip Lamb

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

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Quality

89

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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