On Air is a short-form interview podcast from AirFreight.com focused on the fast-moving world of emergency freight and expedited shipping. We talk to people in the logistics and supply chain industry who deal with the pressure of time-critical freight every day.
The $90,000 Trailer Sitting Idle: Todd Waldron on Trailer Sharing
Trucking has plenty of trailers. They're just in the wrong place. Todd Waldron, Chief Commercial Officer at REPOWR, joins host Kevin Carpenter to break down the trailer sharing marketplace that has moved more than 60,000 trailers across 10,000+ carriers and 275 suppliers. A dry van now runs about $50,000 and a reefer up to $90,000, yet the average trailer spends 30 to 40 percent of its life empty or idle. REPOWR lets fleets relocate trailers by renting them out instead of paying a driver to ...
8 Sept 2026
A Freight Insurance Underwriter on What the Supreme Court Ruling Actually Changed
The Supreme Court removed the federal preemption defense freight brokers relied on for decades. Brian Dreher, Vice President of Transportation at Brown & Brown, joins Kevin Carpenter to explain what actually changed and what it means for anyone who hires a carrier. They get into the practical stuff: why "any auto" policies have mostly given way to scheduled auto and scheduled driver policies, why verifying that the specific van and driver on your load appear on the carrier's policy is no...
30 Aug 2026
When a Shipment Goes Sideways: Todd Anderson on Trust in Expedited Freight
Todd Anderson came to AirFreight.com after nearly ten years at one of the largest expeditors in the country, first leading an operations team on the 3PL side, then in corporate project management. He and Kevin work through the mode hierarchy, from air charter down to ground expedite, and why an NFO handled front and back is a different product from handing a shipment to an airline and hoping. The part worth the listen is his standard for judging a carrier: anyone can run a clean shipment, so ...
17 Aug 2026
The Real Difference Between a Broker and a Logistics Partner
John Mark Peterson, one of AirFreight.com's top expediting agents, joins Kevin Carpenter to talk about what it's really like inside a traditional truckload brokerage, and why he left it behind. From "boiler room" sales culture to carrier accountability to what happens when a shipment is actually time critical, John Mark breaks down the differences most customers never see. They cover the vetting process behind AirFreight.com's carrier pool, why "somewhat time critical" doesn't mean the same t...
10 Aug 2026
Why Cheap Freight Costs More: Mike Pettrey on Trust & Expedited Trucking
On this episode of On Air with AirFreight.com, host Kevin Carpenter sits down with Mike Pettrey, CEO of C&M Transport out of Painesville, Ohio — one of AirFreight.com's most trusted carrier partners and one of the oldest expedite companies in the country, now in its 35th year. Mike shares how his father founded C&M around fair treatment of drivers and owner-operators, why straight trucks and sprinter vans became the backbone of the expedite industry, and how dedicated capacity mitigat...
27 Jul 2026
How Supreme Court Ruling Is Reshaping Final Mile Risk Management
Beyond Insurance: Navigating Final Mile Challenges in Expedited Logistics In this episode, Kevin Carpenter interviews Bryan Ice, a seasoned insurance broker specializing in final mile logistics, to uncover the nuances of risk management, industry evolution, and emerging legal challenges in expedited shipping. They discuss the intricacies of vetting carriers, recent court rulings, and how companies are adapting to a rapidly changing landscape. In this episode: Bryan's background and t...
20 Jul 2026
The Hidden Power of Personal Touch in High-Stakes Freight Shipments
Discover the behind-the-scenes of expedited freight logistics, how technology has transformed the industry, and why personalized service remains crucial. Join Kevin and Steve as they share 15 years of experience navigating high-stakes shipping, tech innovations, and customer relationships. In this episode: The significant technological advancements in expediting since 2011How a personal touch is maintained amid automationThe importance of honest communication about service capabilitiesRea...
13 Jul 2026
John Elliott (Founder of Load One) on Trucking, Tech, and Leadership
In this episode of OnAir with Airfreight.com, host Kevin Carpenter sits down with John Elliott, founder and executive chairman of Load One, to talk about building one of the country’s leading expedited freight carriers and what it takes to stay competitive in a fast-changing industry. John walks through his unusual path into trucking, starting with a family legacy in transportation, a college degree in aviation management, and an early career that eventually brought him back to freight. He ...
6 Jul 2026
How Fast Freight Keeps a Drum Plant Running
Unlock the complexities behind urgent logistics and how expert providers like airfreight.com support industries that can't afford delays. This episode features real-world examples from Mauser Packaging Solutions and deep dives into the critical decisions that keep production lines moving smoothly. Main Topics: The role of expedited freight in manufacturing and industrial sectorsStrategies for handling urgent shipments and overcoming supply chain disruptionsThe importance of dedicated sing...
22 Jun 2026
Inside Private Equity's Perspective on the Transportation Industry with Daniel Perry
In this episode, Kevin Carpenter hosts Daniel Perry, a private equity expert from Court Square Capital Partners, to explore how investors evaluate transportation companies for scalability and growth. We delve into what makes a transportation business attractive to private equity, the role of sales and marketing, and how AI is transforming sales processes in logistics. Main Insights: Private equity firms like Court Square raise billions to acquire and improve companies, aiming for a 2.4x retur...
8 Jun 2026
Kevin Carpenter: The Easy Button for Expedited Freight
Welcome to ON AIR with AirFreight.com! In this first episdoe we get to know Kevin Carpenter, our host and Expedited Shipping Agent at AirFreight.com Most companies overlook the critical importance of logistics in their daily operations—and that oversight can cost them millions. Kevin Carpenter, a seasoned expedited freight expert with over 20 years in the industry, reveals how high-stakes, time-sensitive shipments are truly the backbone of the economy—and how a single mistake can halt...
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