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.
Apr - 2022 -
19 April
Mary O'Connell

Check Call with FreightVana’s Shannon Breen: Brokerages buying trailers

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and FreightVana’s Shannon Breen sit down to cover the hottest collaboration of the year.

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18 April
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Live demo preview: Direct-to-consumer X Delivery

As part of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event, X Delivery will show how it can change the way we source warehouse space and utilize final-mile delivery services.

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15 April
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Live demo preview: The latest, greatest tech at bargain rates — LeanTech

As part of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event, Lean Tech will show how it can help match talented software developers with those looking to streamline their technology.

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13 April
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Live demo preview: Moving containers without leaving your seat — QuickLoadz

As part of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event, QuickLoadz will demonstrate the way it can change how we move shipping containers.

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12 April
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Check Call with ArcBest’s Steven Leonard: No charges for LTL

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and ArcBest’s Steven Leonard sit down to cover all things LTL and how to avoid unnecessary charges

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11 April
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Live demo preview: Revenova eases your TMS woes

As part of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event, Revenova will change how we look at connectivity and collaboration in real time with just a secure internet connection.

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08 April
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Live demo preview: Not just another factoring company — HaulPay

As part of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event, Haul Pay will be demonstrating its revolutionary freight finance product.

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06 April
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Live demo preview: Stakeholders have more than just a voice with Turvo

As part of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event, Turvo will be demonstrating its transportation management software that connects all parties to each transaction.

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Check Call with Tyler Cole: More than just planting a tree

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Tyler Cole sit down to talk about the importance of building a sustainable supply chain.

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04 April
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Live demo preview: Empowering brokers with C4

As part of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event, Cargo Chief will be demonstrating its broker-centered software that saves time and allows for pre-booking freight.

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01 April
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Live demo preview: Find the right final-mile size with OneRail

As part of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event, OneRail will be demonstrating its final-mile software that matches the best courier option for a shipment.

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Mar - 2022 -
29 March
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Check Call with Joe Antoshak: Know your worth

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Joe Antoshak sit down to talk about the top 500 for-hire carrier list and the 2022 driver pay guide just completed.

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28 March
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Live demo preview: Show me the money

As part of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event, Axle Payments will be demonstrating its payment automation software.

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25 March
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Live demo preview: EchoShip the one-stop shop

As part of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event, Echo will be demonstrating its EchoShip self-service web portal.

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22 March
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Check Call with Ryan Rogers: Where are you now?

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Ryan Rogers from TextLocate sit down to talk about the world of visibility and the struggles that come with knowing where your freight is at all times.

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15 March
Mary O'Connell

Check Call: Don’t fear the flatbed

Don’t fear flatbed shipments, give them a chance; Future of Supply Chain speakers; and the Port of Mobile gets a face-lift.

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Check Call with Kurtis Tryber: Rise of the flatbed

FreightWaves’Mary O’Connelland Kurtis Tryber from EXO Freight sit down to talk about all things flatbed: booking loads, how to get information you need to get started in flatbed and some of the craziest flatbed moves.

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10 March
Mary O'Connell

Check Call: FreightWaves has no chill

FreightWaves is pedal to the metal for 2022, Russian cargo is no longer a concern for global shipping market, and port congestion might be easing, someday maybe.

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08 March
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Check Call: Shipping on a jet plane

Air cargo is booming, Everest Transportation hasn’t missed a beat in Ukraine, and truck maintenance prices are climbing to new heights.

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Check Call with Thomas Wasson volume 2: In the beginning

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Thomas Wasson sit down to talk about best practices when booking trucks and how to help others avoid rookie mistakes when booking their first loads.

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