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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Aug - 2023 -
29 August
Mary O'Connell

Check Call: The cost of a conversation

In this edition: The cost of a conversation, Florida prepares for a Hurricane and Mexico avoids a strike.

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22 August
Mary O'Connell

Check Call: Identity theft is not a joke, Jim!

In this edition: Identity theft for freight brokerages on the rise, Brake Safety Week is upon us, and the battle for terminals heats up.

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15 August
Mary O'Connell

Check Call: Sustainability takes a seat at the table

In this edition: Sustainability discussions come to the table; China’s Golden Week’s prep; and two companies become one.

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08 August
Mary O'Connell

Check Call: Breaking down the FIFA Women’s World Cup

In this edition: breaking down the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the unforeseen side effect of rising demand in Mexico, and Yellow officially declares Chapter 11 bankruptcy. 

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01 August
Mary O'Connell

Check Call: Here lies Yellow

In this edition: The fallout from Yellow’s anticipated bankruptcy, UPS loses big to FedEx, and Hub Group throws down against the competition.

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Jul - 2023 -
25 July
Mary O'Connell

Check Call: What can Brown do for you?

In this edition: What can Brown do for you, now that the strike has been averted?; the future of the LTL industry; and FedEx pilots stand their ground.

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18 July
Mary O'Connell

Check Call: Yellow and UPS falter; what comes next?

In this edition: What happens if Yellow and UPS stop delivering? And acquisition is Redwood’s game. 

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11 July
Mary O'Connell

Check Call: We’re going to need a bigger pipeline

In this edition: When the pipeline turns to people; reefer markets take off; and Yellow lives to see another day. 

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05 July
Mary O'Connell

Check Call: Just how many fireworks were there?

In this edition: One state has over $20 in fireworks per resident; Yellow struggles with negotiations; and a double broker AMA hits Reddit. 

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Jun - 2023 -
27 June
Mary O'Connell

Check Call: The most common password of all

In this edition: It might be time to change the password; new Container Atlas findings; and is it double brokering if it’s “responsible”?

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