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.
Nov - 2024 -
01 November
Mary O'Connell

Running on Ice: Lineage grows and Thanksgiving food gets weird

In this edition: Lineage adds a new facility to the lineup, another cold storage acquisition and Thanksgiving-inspired frozen food gets an italian and dairy makeover. 

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Oct - 2024 -
29 October
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Check Call: The Halloween supply chain

In this edition: Breaking down how scary freight makes its way to consumers, and the Savannah port rises to the top.

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25 October
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Running on Ice: Organ transportation goes subzero

In this edition: The first subzero organ transportation’s raging success, an acquisition between friends and it’s butter season.

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What impacts insurance rates?

Hurricanes, cargo theft, double brokering, and accidents all can negatively impact insurance rates.

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22 October
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Check Call: The future of talent in the supply chain

In this edition: Breaking down talent research findings, and the Port of LA looks to set a new record.

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18 October
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Running on Ice: Hurricane Helene came for the medical supply chain in a bad way

In this edition: Long-lasting implications for the medical supply chain following the hurricanes, DeltaTrak gives solutions to the masses and Butterball gets the turkey ready.

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15 October
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Check Call: Freight fraud gets long-overdue attention

In this edition: The first-ever Freight Fraud Awareness Day is here, and women are major players in the supply chain.

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11 October
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Running on Ice: Big things coming in smaller pharma packages

In this edition: The pharmaceutical supply chain improves packaging, Hurricane Milton disrupts the perishable supply chain and caffeine comes in frozen form.

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09 October
Mary O'Connell

Winter weather safety measures to take now

Dangerous winter road conditions are on the way. Drivers need to prepare ahead of time to stay safe.

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08 October
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Check Call: Freight fraud has many faces, none of them pretty

In this edition: TIA releases its ‘State of Fraud’ report and Forward Air remains chaotic.

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04 October
Mary O'Connell

Running on Ice: Volume of temperature-sensitive goods lost to strike unclear

In this edition: The port strike ends and goods can flow, a chilly acquisition and new nuggies hit the freezer aisle.

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01 October
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Check Call: The strike has begun

In this edition: East and Gulf Coast port workers on strike and everyone bands together to help with disaster cleanup.

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Sep - 2024 -
27 September
Mary O'Connell

Running on Ice: American Airlines doubles down on cold chain

In this edition: American expands its pharma offering, a possible port strike cripples the cold chain, and a legend in home delivery has fallen.

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24 September
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Check Call: Supply chain bottlenecks are more than transportation’s fault

In this edition: Breaking down a white paper that highlights inefficient supply chains; a new cross-border load board.

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20 September
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Running on Ice: Blue Cube advances cold chain 

Blue Cube develops new freezing technology, SeaCube makes major investments, and Green Giant expands the freezer aisle.

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17 September
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Check Call: Oh we got trouble, right here in River City

In this edition: Big strike issues lie ahead, and it’s Truck Driver Appreciation Week!

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13 September
Mary O'Connell

Running on Ice: UPS expands its health care footprint

In this edition: UPS makes some acquisitions, Thermo King introduces a new reefer battery unit, and White Castle gives customers what they crave. 

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10 September
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Check Call: Q4 could get messy

In this edition: Q4 could get messy for importers, and Aifleet completes Series B round of funding.

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09 September
Mary O'Connell

Carrier verification key to fighting freight fraud

With fraud on the rise, verifying carriers has become one of the top ways shippers can fight fraud on the front lines.

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