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Mary O’Connell 

Former pricing analyst, supply chain planner, and broker/dispatcher turned creator of the newsletter and podcast Check Call. Which gives insights into the world around 3PLs and Freight brokers. She will talk your ear off about anything and everything if you let her. Expertise in operations, LTL pricing and procurement, flatbed operations, dry van, tracking and tracing, reality tv shows and how to turn a stranger into your new best friend. 


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Check Call: Mexico rises to the top

Mary O'Connell Tuesday, March 12, 2024

In this edition: Mexico comes for the top spot and a partnership to automate LTL.

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Check Call: ESG initiatives make a stand

Mary O'Connell Tuesday, March 5, 2024

In this edition: Why ESG initiatives matter now and the teamsters pull home another W.

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Check Call: East Coast ports take center stage

Mary O'Connell Tuesday, February 27, 2024

In this edition: East Coast ports take center stage, demurrage charges get a hike, and another acquisition is complete.

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Take me to the ports

Mary O'Connell Tuesday, February 20, 2024

In this edition: Port roundup and the Teamsters are holding strong.

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Supply chain M&A in 2024

Mary O'Connell Tuesday, February 13, 2024

In this edition: Mergers and acquisitions in 2024 and RXO finally shows its human side.

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No logistics, no football

Mary O'Connell Tuesday, February 6, 2024

In this edition: The Super Bowl and logistics, capacity begins to tighten and big jumps in the final-mile space.

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