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On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking to Uber Freight’s Bill Driegert who plays a drum solo, the five worst weather states for trucking, the CEO perspective from SmartHop’s Guillermo Garcia on building a company, and CRST International’s Hugh Ekberg on the potential impacts of a driver shortage.
Plus, Bad News/Good News concerning this week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index, broker transparency, and the NFL’s COVID quandary.
They’re joined by special guests Bill Driegert, head of operations and co-founder, Uber Freight; Hugh Ekberg, president and CEO, CRST International; Guillermo Garcia, co-founder and CEO at SmartHop.
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Brokerage Compliance Symposium
The day before F3. Every compliance issue you face - fraud exposure, carrier liability, FMCSA rules, cargo theft, insurance gaps - navigated by attorneys and operators defining best practices in a changing industry.
F3 Awards Dinner
The night before F3. FreightTech100 companies honored. FreightTech 25 and Shipper of Choice winners revealed live. Cocktail reception into dinner and live music - 300 industry leaders in one purpose-built room.
F3: Future of Freight Festival
Industry-defining keynotes, rapid-fire technology demos, and industry leaders networking in experiences across Chattanooga - plus the inaugural F3 Awards Dinner featuring the FreightTech and Shipper of Choice reveals.
The day before F3. Every compliance issue you face - fraud exposure, carrier liability, FMCSA rules, cargo theft, insurance gaps - navigated by attorneys and operators defining best practices in a changing industry.
The Signal at Chattanooga Choo Choo • Chattanooga, TN Register NowThe night before F3. FreightTech100 companies honored. FreightTech 25 and Shipper of Choice winners revealed live. Cocktail reception into dinner and live music - 300 industry leaders in one purpose-built room.
The Signal at Chattanooga Choo Choo • Chattanooga, TN Register NowIndustry-defining keynotes, rapid-fire technology demos, and industry leaders networking in experiences across Chattanooga - plus the inaugural F3 Awards Dinner featuring the FreightTech and Shipper of Choice reveals.
The Signal at Chattanooga Choo Choo • Chattanooga, TN Register Now