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.
Feb - 2023 -
02 February
Mary O'Connell

Check Call: The results are in — peak season was weak

Inside this edition: The U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index makes a splash; for-hire carrier rankings are out; and Nowports comes stateside.

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Jan - 2023 -
31 January
Mary O'Connell

Check Call: The one with all the borders

Inside this edition: Regulations for customs brokers get a facelift; Laredo is the MVP; and Credit Suisse provides some new year ratings.

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27 January
26 January
Mary O'Connell

Check Call: The future of warehousing

Inside this edition: Warehousing automation will be key; the automotive sector is hot for 2023; and an upsetting trend hits too close to home.

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24 January
Mary O'Connell

Check Call: Gucci meets logistics

Inside this edition: designer brands relying more on 3PLs; Mexico gains another manufacturer; and more acquisitions.

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19 January
Mary O'Connell

Check Call: Year of the rabbit

Inside this edition: It’s time for Lunar New Year stoppages; rent is on the rise; and big promotions in the logistics world.

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17 January
Mary O'Connell

Check Call: Accessibility for all

Inside this edition: Accessibility training for visually impaired freight brokers; California continues to be complicated; and GXO sets the bar high.

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12 January
Mary O'Connell

Check Call: Let’s get ready to rumble

Inside this edition: FTC proposes to ban noncompetes; the nonshortage shortage of medicine; and Estes moves to hand down the family business. 

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10 January
Mary O'Connell

Check Call: The rise of nearshoring

Inside this edition: Nearshoring to Mexico on the rise; Canada comes out on top again; Not your average Super 8-K makes headlines.

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06 January
05 January
Mary O'Connell

Check Call: Money can’t fix a people problem

Inside this edition: Money can’t fix a people problem; FMCSA announces new oversight plan; and Forward Air adds to its family.

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04 January
03 January
Mary O'Connell

Check Call: The year of the relationship 

Inside this edition: Prospecting gets creative; size matters in final mile delivery; and C.H. Robinson makes executive changes.

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Dec - 2022 -
20 December
Mary O'Connell

December market update with David Spencer

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and David Spencer, director of business intelligence at Arrive Logistics, cover the December market update.

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14 December
Mary O'Connell

Crafting RFPs carriers want to bid on

This fireside chat recap is from FreightWaves’ Domestic Supply Chain Summit and focuses on key features that shippers should include in their RFPs.

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