The TRUCK YEAH! Podcast

At some point, almost every growing CPG brand asks the same question: Do we actually need a third-party logistics provider, or can we keep handling this ourselves?The answer isn't always straightforward, so let's break down:What a 3PL actually doesThe signs you've outgrown managing freight on your ownThe biggest misconceptions brands have about outsourcing logistics Whether you're shipping your first retail order or scaling into national distribution, this episode will help you evaluate if partnering with a 3PL is the right move for your business.If you've ever wondered whether a 3PL is an unnecessary expense or a strategic investment, this episode is for you!Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics

Every major retailer has its own personality, expectations, and logistics quirks. The problem is, most CPG brands don't realize those differences until they're paying fines, missing appointments, or scrambling to fix compliance issues.In this episode of TRUCK YEAH!, we're playing Retailer Roulette!We'll present real-world shipping scenarios, retailer requirements, and supply chain challenges, and our listeners have to guess which retailer we're talking about before we reveal the answer.From appointment windows and OTIF requirements to pallet specifications and routing guides, we'll explore why shipping to Costco isn't the same as shipping to Walmart, and why treating every retailer the same can be an expensive mistake.Spin the wheel. Place your bets. Let's play Retailer Roulette.Connect with Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics

Every CPG brand faces logistics decisions that seem small in the moment but can have massive consequences down the road.Should you chase the cheapest freight rate? Expand into retail before your supply chain is ready? Carry extra inventory or risk stockouts? Switch 3PLs before peak season?In this episode of TRUCK YEAH!, we're putting real-world supply chain decisions under the microscope. Each scenario gets one simple verdict: Truck Yeah or Truck No.Through rapid-fire debates, real-world examples, and lessons learned from growing brands, we'll explore the logistics choices that separate successful scaling from expensive setbacks.Whether you're a founder, COO, supply chain leader, or logistics professional, this episode will challenge your assumptions and help you think more strategically about the decisions that impact growth, profitability, and customer experience.Connect with Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics

A load disappears. A carrier vanishes. The paperwork doesn't match. Sound like a logistics crime scene?In this episode of TRUCK YEAH!, we're putting on our detective hats and investigating one of the freight industry's most persistent problems: double brokering. We'll walk through how these schemes work, the red flags that often get missed, and the steps shippers, brokers, and carriers can take to protect themselves.Joined by Zipline Logistics Director of Carrier Sales, Sean Buckle, we'll walk through real-world scenarios in detective-style fun. You'll learn how freight fraudsters operate, why double brokering continues to evolve, and what your team can do to avoid becoming the next victim.Whether you're a CPG shipper, supply chain leader, or logistics professional, this episode will help you spot the clues before your freight becomes a cold case.Connect with Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogisticsChapters(00:00:00) - How To Pick Up a Bot Load(00:00:47) - Zipline Logistics Podcast(00:01:06) - Good Guys vs. Bad Guys(00:05:09) - Broker Liability(00:09:34) - How To Identify a Shift Change(00:11:08) - Importance of CDLs(00:15:17) - Do You Double-Check Your Home Warranty?(00:16:56) - Red Flags for Carriers(00:18:52) - Red Flag #2(00:23:11) - How To Pick the Right Carrier(00:26:41) - Drive Safe: Safety Tips for Trucker Drivers(00:29:38) - 3 Biggest Mistakes Companies Make

Most CPG brands outsource manufacturing and hope for the best. Max Cunningham took a different approach.After struggling to quit tobacco himself, Max founded Sesh to create the nicotine pouch he wished existed. Instead of relying entirely on a traditional co-man, he partnered with a manufacturer, invested in his own production equipment, and took greater control over how his products are made, all while keeping manufacturing in the U.S.In this episode, Max shares why he made that unconventional decision, what it means for quality, innovation, and growth, and the lessons every CPG founder can learn about balancing ownership, flexibility, and scale.Learn more about Sesh+: https://seshproducts.com/Connect with Max: https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-cunningham-ba8bb810/Connect with Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogisticsChapters(00:00:00) - CPG Shippers: Waiting for Orders(00:00:46) - Zipline Logistics Podcast(00:01:24) - SESH CEO Max Payne on Vaping and the Future(00:04:49) - Sen. John McCain on the Year 94(00:05:03) - Intoxicating Nicotine Pouches Manufacturing Partner(00:08:00) - Benefits of a Contract Manufacturer(00:11:01) - Have You Had Any Challenges Scaling Your Business?(00:13:46) - Sesh(00:14:50) - Sesh Products: Going Public With Their Secret Ingredients

Q3 is here, and the freight market isn’t slowing down!Join Zipline Logistics Co-founder Andrew Lynch as he breaks down the biggest trends from Q2, what shippers should expect in the months ahead, and how major headlines like the Supreme Court’s 3PL liability ruling, hurricane season, and global disruptions could impact your supply chain. Plus, learn how KANOPI and Zipline’s retail expertise are helping brands stay ahead in an unpredictable market. Learn more:Learn more: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/2026-q3-freight-market-update-forecast/ Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogisticsChapters(00:00:00) - Truck Yeah: Oil Prices Rise, Demand Soars(00:00:47) - Zipline Logistics Podcast(00:01:13) - Forward Looking: The COVID Ride(00:03:15) - Importance of Freight(00:05:43) - Truck Drivers: The Need for Money(00:11:17) - The Supreme Court's 3PL ruling(00:17:02) - Other Things to Watch For In Q3(00:18:44) - Food and Beverage: Safety Week, Tariffs(00:20:41) - Carriers on Rate Stability(00:28:35) - WSJD Live: Value Sets and the Need for Transparency(00:30:36) - Q3 Forecast: Oil Demand Will Pick Up, Fuel Prices

In this special movie-themed episode of TRUCK YEAH!, Teddy and Jesse break down some of Hollywood's most memorable trucking, shipping, and transportation scenes while explaining why the real world of logistics can be just as intense. From high-speed truck chases and port heists to impossible delivery deadlines and last-minute route changes, they compare blockbuster action sequences to the everyday reality of moving freight across the country.Grab your popcorn, buckle up, and prepare for a freight-fueled trip through Hollywood's version of logistics...and the surprisingly chaotic reality behind it.Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogisticsChapters(00:00:00) - Welcome Back to the Truck...(00:00:47) - Zipline Logistics Podcast(00:01:28) - Multiple Semi Trucks In The Franchise(00:04:53) - Steve King on Joyride(00:05:10) - Containers in the World of Logistics(00:10:11) - In the Elevator With Jeremy Piven(00:12:28) - Transits In The Streets Of San Francisco(00:13:16) - Tom Hanks In 2 Action Movies(00:14:25) - John Wick vs The Matrix(00:15:42) - Top 3 logistics scenes of all time(00:18:28) - Thanksgiving Movie Review(00:19:33) - Containers and logistics in the world(00:23:29) - MVM Success Is Ethan Hunt's Knock List(00:23:52) - Zipline Logistics Podcast

What happens when there’s no room for error in your supply chain?Let's unpack the realities of running a just-in-time delivery model in today's unpredictable freight environment. Jack Hanna of Chex Finer Foods shares how Chex balances speed, efficiency, and resilience, the biggest misconceptions about JIT, and the strategies that keep products moving when every shipment matters. We also dive into the partnership between Chex and Zipline Logistics, memorable logistics saves, and practical lessons CPG brands can apply to their own supply chains.Whether you're scaling a brand, managing inventory, or simply fascinated by supply chain strategy, this episode delivers real-world insights from the front lines of food distribution.Connect with Jack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackahanna/Connect with Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogisticsChapters(00:00:00) - Back on the Truck With Jack Hanna(00:00:47) - Chex Finer Foods Director of Supply Chain(00:06:12) - Check's Model or Just in Time?(00:10:48) - Timber in Time: Challenges(00:15:27) - Check & Carry Expands With Zipline(00:21:49) - Zipline Working With Suppliers on Accessorial Charges(00:24:07) - The Dubai Chocolate Craze(00:27:54) - Cheap Candy(00:31:16) - Just In Time or Just Stress?(00:33:24) - Port Delays & New Product Launch Stress(00:35:33) - Supply Chain: Just in Time or Just Stress(00:37:46) - Interview with Jack Hanna

You have a new retail customer – Congrats! But what happens next? How do you successfully get your product on the shelf? What do you need to know about the relationship you’ve just entered? And how do you ensure it remains profitable?Tune in to this episode for excusive insights on:Retail buyer preferencesRetail compliance standardsOptimizing minimum order quantitiesTransportation cost considerations and best practicesLeveraging data to optimize operationsLearn more: http://info.ziplinelogistics.com/retail-shelf-spaceConnect with Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogisticsChapters(00:00:00) - CPG Logistics: Publix(00:00:47) - 10 Keys to Retail Success(00:02:02) - 4 Tips for Landing New Stores(00:03:44) - Supplier Logistics: The Key to Retail Success(00:05:18) - How to route, ship and deliver on time(00:07:04) - Palettes: Understanding buyer guidelines(00:08:54) - Understanding Retail Success(00:10:41) - 5 Rules for Late Invoices & Chargebacks(00:15:48) - Knowledge of CPU Pricing and Margin(00:19:34) - Minimum Order Quantity and Crop(00:21:36) - 9 Key to Success in Retail Logistics

Summer beverage season is one of the biggest opportunities (and biggest stress tests) for CPG brands. In this episode, the Zipline Logistics team breaks down the chaos behind “Memorial Day Madness” and why beverage season can make or break a brand’s retail performance.From Memorial Day through Labor Day, demand spikes, freight capacity tightens, and retailers become even less forgiving. Jesse Juett, Teddy Lee Knox, and Andrew Lynch unpack the real cost of out-of-stocks, OTIF failures, chargebacks, and poor forecasting—including the staggering stat that brands lose billions during peak beverage season due to inventory gaps alone.The conversation also dives into:Why beverage season starts earlier than most brands thinkHow strong logistics partnerships protect retailer relationshipsThe inventory and communication strategies top beverage brands useWhy lead times and retail appointments matter more than everReal-world examples of brands that consistently execute well during peak seasonWhether you’re a beverage brand, CPG founder, retailer, or logistics professional, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you prepare for the busiest season of the year (before the rush hits).Learn more about beverage season: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/the-1-billion-beverage-season-problem/Connect with Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogisticsChapters(00:00:00) - Getting your freight on the shelf(00:00:46) - Andrew Lynch(00:01:09) - Peak Beverage Season(00:01:56) - Vacation Season(00:04:28) - Bottle Talk: The(00:05:29) - Canon Distributors: Peak Beverage Season(00:11:01) - Retailers: Consumer demands for inventory during peak season(00:11:45) - Beverage Companies: Raise OTIF to 95%(00:14:17) - Zipline's Collaboration with Brands(00:19:37) - Lead Time and Flexibility: How To Dominate the Transportation(00:24:50) - Costco Supply Chain: Summer Snacking(00:29:06) - Peak Beverage Season

Summer is heating up — and so is demand in the beverage industry. In this episode of TRUCK YEAH!, we break down what peak beverage season really means for CPG brands and how it impacts your ability to stay on shelves and in-stock. From rising freight costs to tighter delivery windows, hosts Teddy and Jesse cover the logistical landmines and offer actionable strategies to help you plan ahead, secure capacity, and avoid costly out-of-stock scenarios. Whether you’re shipping sodas, seltzers, or sports drinks, this is your guide to surviving (and thriving) during the busiest time of year for beverage logistics. What You’ll Learn: What triggers peak beverage season and when it happens How out-of-stocks during this window can cost brands over $1 billion weekly The connection between on-time delivery rates and gross margin How to plan smarter and ship earlier to secure retail shelf space Mentioned in This Episode: How to Win More Shelf Space During Beverage Season: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/how-to-win-more-shelf-space-during-the-2025-beverage-season/ Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics

As the biggest retailers in the game like Walmart, Costco, and Amazon only grow in market share, how can small and mid-sized CPG brands stand out from all the competition and lock in more retail shelf-space? Your hosts Teddy and Jesse are answering that exact question in this episode of TRUCK YEAH! Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics Learn more about shipping into retailers: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/retailer-roundup/

January 2025 endured the coldest temperatures in the Lower 48 since 1988. It's been a brutal one to say the least. Were your shipments equipped to endure freezing temperatures? Hopefully you didn't have to learn the hard way when your product burst open mid-route! In this quick episode, your hosts Teddy and Jesse talk with Zipline Logistics Senior LTL Operations Executive, Sam Thomas, about practical ways CPG brands can avoid freeze damage during transit and seamlessly navigate slippery roadways. Learn more about protect from freeze: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/protect-from-freeze-damage/ Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics

Tune in for the latest updates in the CPG/retail freight market: tariffs, dockworker strikes, inflation, blitz weeks, and more. Zipline Logistics President & Co-founder, Andrew Lynch, joins hosts Teddy and Jesse for a dynamic conversation about the second quarter of 2025 and how CPG shippers can prepare for all the variables ahead. Learn more: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/2025-q2-freight-market-update-predictions/ Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics

Produce season can impact CPG shippers when carriers begin devoting trucks to moving high crop volumes. This additional volume can tighten capacity, drive up rates, and make for some challenging conditions for shippers who don’t prepare accordingly. Tune in to this episode to learn how your CPG brand can dominate the shelf this produce season! Learn more: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/produce-season-transportation-impacts/ Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics

If you recently scored a purchased order (PO) from Walmart, congratulations! You must be super excited. But you may also be wondering how you’ll get the shipment there, what you can expect along the way, or how to maximize your success at this retailer.  Don’t worry. In this episode, your hosts Teddy and Jesse cover everything CPG brands need to know about shipping to Walmart. Read more on our blog: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/shipping-to-walmart-best-practices-for-cpg-brands/ Download our FREE eBook about driving OTIF: https://info.ziplinelogistics.com/otif-logistics-data Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics

Whereas most retailers leave it up to suppliers to coordinate transportation with carriers, Aldi is completely different. They actually own the relationship with third-party logistics (3PL) companies entirely and use the 3PLs in a customer pick-up (CPU) model to collect their suppliers’ shipments for them. Tune into this episode to learn about Aldi purchase orders, communication preferences, and penalties for incorrect packaging. Learn more: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/shipping-to-aldi/ Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics

The NMFTA issued several NMFC changes that went into effect over the last year or so. To help simplify an overwhelming amount of information and changes, we welcomed Senior LTL Operations Executive, Sam Thomas, to the mic. Tune in to hear the most relevant changes that may impact our most important CPG customers like you. Learn more: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/2025-nmfc-updates/ Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics

A potential crisis at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports has been averted as the International Longshoremen’s Association and U.S. Maritime Alliance reached a tentative six-year labor agreement, preventing what would have been the second strike in four months. The agreement comes just days before the January 15 deadline, when a temporary contract extension was set to expire. Tune in for quick coverage on the topic and how CPG brands can prepare when potential port strikes are looming. Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics

"Going into the fourth quarter, we started seeing small signs of a more balanced market than we have in two years," reports Andrew Lynch, President of Zipline Logistics, "Those early signs typically show up as either service failures, either happening inside of our own walls or from our competitors.  And as we start to head into 2025, we're seeing statistical evidence as well: tender rejections and accepted volume are matching up to indicate a more balanced marketplace." Tune in to hear what else Zipline experts predict 2025 will have in store for CPG shippers and the freight market as a whole. Read our most recent market update: Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics Connect with Andrew Lynch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-lynch-2a67817/

Please welcome Gary Davis, President & CEO of All-State Food Brokerage (ASB), a leading food brokerage for the snack food and sweets category. Gary shares his experience working as a food broker and everything candy manufacturers need to know about making sure their product gets on (and dominates) the shelf. Learn more about ASB: https://www.allstatefoodbrokerage.com/our-business Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics

Teddy and Jesse are here to talk all things trade shows/conferences for food & beverage brands. Tune in to learn: What you can expect at these shows Why you should go Who you might meet How your brand can benefit And more! Because Zipline exclusively serves CPG shippers, we continuously invest in shows like these to support our customers and the CPG community as a whole. Learn more: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/food-and-beverage-conferences/ Follow Zipline Logistics

We've got Teddy's dad and VP of Waterloo Coal Company, Larry Darlington, on the podcast to talk about the challenges of trucking! Although we play in different sectors of transportation, many of the challenges overcome and funny stories Mr. Darlington has experienced are comparable to what we see on a daily basis at Zipline. Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics

“We all know there’s a stigma out there that freight brokers are bad, right?” says Chris Jolly, Host of Coffee w/#TheFreightCoach Podcast and Founder of Freight Coach Enterprises, “Shippers share that, carriers share that. But if we put more of the best practices out there — the Zipline’s of the world and myself — if we service our customers and carriers at such a high level, maybe we can start changing that narrative.” We loved our conversation with Chris Jolly around our shared values of partnership, integrity, and accountability. Chris keeps it incredibly authentic, transparent, and refreshing. Tune in! Connect […] Chapters (00:00:02) - Coffee With The Freight Coach(00:01:29) - Startup: Freight Coach Enterprises(00:05:31) - Have You Learned From Your Challenges?(00:10:54) - Have We Got What it Takes to Win at Wealth Management?(00:11:23) - What Not To Do When Prospecting Freight Companies(00:17:38) - Broker vs. Carrier: How To Service the Driver(00:22:21) - Coaching Drivers: The Future of Freight

Scored a purchased order (PO) from HEB? Congratulations!  You must be super excited. But you may also be wondering how you’ll get the shipment there, what you can expect along the way, or how to maximize your success at this retailer.  Don’t worry. Your hosts, Teddy and Jesse, cover everything you need to know about shipping to HEB in this episode! Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics Read More About HEB: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/shipping-to-heb-everything-cpg-shippers-need-to-know/ Free KANOPI eBook: https://info.ziplinelogistics.com/leveraging-shipper-intelligence-technology

Teddy and Jesse were joined by Colby Varley, VP of Sales at Advanced Transportation Services (ATS), for a conversation regarding niche logistics specialization. ATS’s bread and butter is white glove reefer freight, specifically produce. Varley’s industry expertise spans 40 years in refrigerated transportation, bringing unparalleled knowledge and a history of operational excellence. Although Zipline and ATS are technically competitors, we care about and serve our clients very similarly. Tune in to hear more! Download our free KANOPI eBook: https://info.ziplinelogistics.com/leveraging-shipper-intelligence-technology Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics Chapters (00:00:02) - Welcome Back: Advanced Transportation Solutions (ATS)(00:02:11) - Getting No's From Carriers(00:04:52) - White-Glove Transportation(00:06:29) - How to Get Out of the LTL Trap(00:08:14) - Leveraging Shipper Intelligence Technology(00:09:02) - ATS Transportation: CPG and Growing(00:11:47) - Have You Found The Right Customers?(00:17:12) - Exploring the Market

Zipline Logistics is proud to once again be celebrating our valued carrier partners on “10-4 Day”! This episode features Zipline’s West Coast Carrier Sales Manager, Sean Buckle, and announces the recipients of our 2024 Top Carrier Partner Award. More info: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/zipline-logistics-celebrates-2024-top-carrier-partners-on-10-4-day/ Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics Chapters (00:00:02) - Zipline Logistics Podcast(00:01:03) - 10/4/2016(00:03:16) - Sean Buckle(00:04:14) - Happy 10th Anniversary, Four Day Transportation(00:05:10) - Continued Push for More Consistent Freight(00:05:42) - Nominations for LTL carriers(00:07:41) - The Costco Zipline Holiday(00:09:26) - Zipline Transportation's 2024 Top Carrier Partners(00:10:16) - Happy 104th Day! Carriers!

Please welcome Zipline Logistics Carrier Rep Logan Smith to the mic for a conversation around the state of the freight market and what shippers can expect heading into Q4 of 2024. Read our 2024 Q4 Update here: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/2024-q4-market-update/ Sign up for our Retail Resources here: https://ziplinelogistics.com/enews/ Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics Chapters (00:00:00) - The Zipline Logistics Truck(00:00:15) - Zipline Logistics: Q3 & Q4 Freight(00:00:53) - Zipline Logistics: Born in the Dark(00:06:05) - Holiday Shipping: Challenges ahead(00:08:45) - Zipline Transportation: Current Market, Carrier Relationships(00:11:07) - Subscribe to Zipline Logistics(00:11:46) - Reworks: Pain Points for Carriers(00:12:01) - How To Get a Pallet Reworked at Costco(00:14:52) - Rejection Centers and the Costco Freight Network(00:17:38) - Canopy: What It Does For Shippers(00:21:31) - Expectations for the Market in Q4(00:22:19) - Winter Weather Forecast for Ohio(00:23:11) - Truck Market Update

Accessorial charges are fees added to a freight bill for additional services that the carrier might provide. These charges will oftentimes be assessed and applied after the shipment has been completed, making it difficult to forecast final costs. Knowing what accessorial charges are, which ones you can plan for, and how to prevent unnecessary charges can help reduce freight costs. Tune in to this episode for more info on the 20 most common accessorial charges for CPG shippers. Read the blog on this topic: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/top-20-accessorial-charges/ Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics Chapters (00:00:04) - Zipline Logistics Podcast(00:00:37) - What is an Accessorial Charge?(00:01:25) - Top 20 Assessmentorial Charges(00:03:03) - Layovers on the Truck(00:04:00) - LTL Expenses: Advanced Notification, Weight Reclassification and(00:06:20) - Lumper or Driver Loading or Unloading(00:07:44) - White-Glove Delivery(00:08:40) - What is the fee on deliveries into New York?(00:09:58) - What is OMBORO, or Over Length?(00:11:31) - LTL Fees(00:15:26) - Additional Stops on Standard Truckload(00:17:11) - What is Detention?

Customer service in logistics is an often-overlooked aspect of a provider’s capabilities. But, in today’s competitive landscape, the importance of customer service in logistics should not be undervalued. It is a useful competency to consider when choosing a transportation partner. Why is customer service in logistics critical? Tune in to find out! Read the full blog on the topic here: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/importance-of-customer-service/ Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics Chapters (00:00:02) - Zipline Logistics Podcast(00:00:37) - Customer Service in Logistics(00:01:28) - What Good Customer Service Looks Like in Logistics(00:02:51) - Pivoting back to customer service(00:03:10) - How To Improve Customer Service of Logistics(00:03:57) - Delivering on Commitments(00:09:39) - LTL Supply Chain: Proactive Solutions to Logistics Problems(00:11:09) - Reveal: Continuous Improvement(00:13:40) - Customer Service Matters at Zipline

When it comes to choosing a carrier, isn’t getting the cheapest rate on your RFP the most important thing? It’s not quite so simple. Zipline’s pricing wizard, Phil Gaither, joins us on the mic today to shed light on: How RFPs work How shippers can benefit from them How to choose the best bid for your brand’s needs And more! For more on this topic, read our blog: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/choose-service-this-bid-season/ Download our FREE eBook: https://info.ziplinelogistics.com/leveraging-shipper-intelligence-technology Connect with Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics Chapters (00:00:02) - Zipline Logistics Podcast: Bid Season 2017(00:00:54) - Phil Woods on His Day Off(00:01:10) - RFPs vs Bids(00:06:37) - Bid Season at Zipline(00:07:32) - Free eBook(00:08:24) - February Bids vs. Monthly Bids(00:09:44) - What is the Best Way to Submit RFPs?(00:13:05) - Bid Season

Jake Shaw in da house!!!! In this episode, Jake shares: What our carrier partners are feeling and experiencing in the market right now Jake’s approach as a Carrier Sales Rep (spoiler alert: chillest dude you’ll ever meet) How Zipline is negotiating and working with our carrier partners during turbulent times Tune in “Truck Yeahsters” – you don’t want to miss this episode! Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics Contact Us About Cargo Theft Issues: https://ziplinelogistics.com/contact-us/

Please welcome special guest Cody Berenson, VP of Operations and Services at Siddhi Capital, for a great conversation about adjusting your business growth strategy to match market dynamics. Cody, TRUCK YEAH! hosts Teddy and Jesse, and President of Zipline, Andrew Lynch, discuss: The CPG landscape in general: what are CPG brands up against right now? Why the “growth at all costs” business model no longer works What strategies DO work Examples of things Zipline and Siddhi are doing to align strategically with the nature of the market Connect with Cody: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody-berenson-7b771470/ Connect with Andrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-lynch-2a67817/ Learn more about Siddhi Capital: […] Chapters (00:00:04) - Zipline Logistics Truck Yeah Podcast(00:00:51) - Citi Capital on FS1(00:02:16) - Have You Worked With More Than 1 Brand?(00:04:30) - Zipline's 17th Anniversary(00:05:01) - CPG Landscape: Growth at All Cost(00:06:55) - CPG Industry: Scale at All Costs(00:09:24) - No More Say No to Sales(00:10:40) - Should Publix Give Up on Direct-to-Consumer?(00:12:43) - Private Sector: Can Public Stores Reduce Costs?(00:14:04) - Cargo Theft Prevention Through Zipline Logistics(00:14:56) - Zipline's Approach to Product Profitability(00:17:11) - Citi on Zipline's Partnership With Brandes(00:20:13) - How To Build a Strategic Relationship With Your Retail Partners(00:25:11) - KHI Distributor: Should We Switch to Delivered?(00:28:33) - Cody on Citi Logistics

We’ve got President Andrew Lynch on the mic to shed some light on UPS’s recent sale of Coyote Logistics to RXO. UPS announced on June 23, 2024 that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Coyote Logistics business unit to RXO, Inc., for $1.025 billion. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the year and at closing, RXO will be the third-largest provider of brokered transportation in North America. . How will this sale effect CPG shippers and the marketplace in general? Tune in to find out. Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics Chapters (00:00:02) - Zipline Logistics: Training Development Podcast(00:00:37) - Andrew Lynch on ABC's 'After Family'(00:01:17) - UPS Sold Coyote Logistics to RXO(00:02:21) - Will the Cox-RXO Deal Impact the Freight Market(00:05:55) - Exclusive: Coyote Customers and the Recent Acquisition(00:13:38) - Robinson on Automation in the Retail Industry(00:17:10) - Zipline Logistics: Truck Loaders

Please welcome Niki Pardi, Assistant Director of Operations at Zipline, to the mic for our usual quarterly update episode. Hosts Teddy and Jesse talk with Niki about all CPG shippers are up against as we kick off Q3: hurricane season, produce season, the impacts of CVSA blitz weeks, summer holiday delays, and more! Tune in to learn how you can bullet proof your supply chain through these challenges. Read the full market update blog: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/q3-freight-market-update-and-predictions/ Download our free eBook: https://info.ziplinelogistics.com/leveraging-shipper-intelligence-technology Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) conducts several "blitz week" checks every summer in order to keep the roadways safe and efficient. These include International Roadcheck in mid May, Operation Safe Driver Week in the beginning of July, and Brake Safety Week at the end of August.During this time, safety violations take truck drivers off the road. Many drivers frequently opt to forgo a week’s worth of work rather than face potential fines that result from a failed brake inspection. This can have a drastic effect on capacity. One of Zipline’s mid-sized East Coast and Midwest-based carrier partners reported somewhere between 30-40% of their owner-operators were not driving during the week’s inspection period in years past.Fewer trucks on the road means limited available options to haul your freight. This can translate into higher costs when booking orders. Customers should also prepare see an increase in transit time for orders and possible service failures.Tune in to hear your hosts Teddy and Jesse share exactly how to beat the heat of blitz weeks!Sign up for Zipline Logistics Retail Resources: https://ziplinelogistics.com/enews/Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics

Food and beverage manufacturers are often faced with figuring out what to do with product that is near-expired in terms of its “sell by,” “use by,” or “best by” date. These dates prevent them from being able to sell through traditional customer channels and they must find new ways to salvage not only the product but the potential revenue. In this episode, Teddy and Jesse dish out 5 strategies CPG brands can use to recoup near-expired food & beverage products and minimize your losses. Full blog on this topic: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/near-expired/ Subscribe to Zipline’s Retail Resources Newsletter: https://ziplinelogistics.com/enews/ Keep up with […]

Before you decide to work with a third-party logistics (3PL) broker, understand how the relationship will look and function. What exactly will a freight transportation broker take off your plate, and what responsibilities will still be in your court? In this episode, Teddy and Jesse break down how a logistics broker works along with key points surrounding value-added services and tips. Read the full blog on this topic: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/how-freight-brokerage-works/ Download our Technology eBook for FREE: https://info.ziplinelogistics.com/leveraging-shipper-intelligence-technology Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics

We’ve got special guest Tyler Mathews, Zipline Sales Representative, on the podcast to coach CPG brands on spotting the early signs of “love bombing” 3PLs — which aren’t much different from “love bombers” in the dating world. Love bombing 3PLs bait CPG brands by selling a dream that promises not only the best rates but the best service, too.  But with no data or proof to back “the best” they claim to be, their true colors are revealed over time. They only care about winning the most freight possible, as fast as possible. Even if it’s at their clients’ expense.  Tune […]

Are you moving high value (HVL) shipments and experiencing increased theft?   You’re not alone. Cargo theft is at an all-time high, with stolen goods totaling an estimated $130 Million in 2023, which is up 57% from the year prior and totals to over 220 reports of cargo theft per month. In this episode, Jessica Newbury, VP of Operations, hops on the mic to give CPG shippers the details on Zipline Logistics' HVL anti-theft protections. Our industry-leading HVL process includes critical qualification, routing, and dispatch practices: from validating the lowest risk routing and driver mitigation best practices to visibility requirements and connectivity to law-enforcement. These updated technology integrations take an already world-class solution to the next level of anti-theft security. Check out our blog for more info: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/hvl/ Follow Zipline: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics

What’s your problem? In this episode, Teddy and Jesse dive head first into the 8 most common logistics pain points that CPG shippers run into and how to solve them. The problems: Out-of-stocks Creating a solid supply chain strategy Understanding retail compliance Logistics team spread too thin Products damaged in transit  Little visibility and data  Cargo theft  Subpar service from current logistics providers  Tune in to hear their solutions! Learn more about logistics pain points: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/logistics-solutions-guide/ Subscribe to Zipline Logistics Retail Resources: https://ziplinelogistics.com/enews/

Interested to know if the freight market will flip anytime soon? Your hosts, Jesse and Teddy, sit down with their friend and colleague of 12+ years, Katie McGovern, Zipline Logistics Senior Director of Operations for her insights on the state of the market and what shippers can expect over the next few months. Tune in!! For more insights, read the full freight market update on our blog: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/q2-freight-market-update-and-predictions-with-katie-mcgovern/ Download our Shipping Intelligence Technology eBook: https://info.ziplinelogistics.com/leveraging-shipper-intelligence-technology

Please welcome Zipline Logistics Carrier Sales Account Executive, Jordan Francis, to the mic! In this episode, Teddy and Jesse get the 411 from Jordan about his experience working with our carrier partners: how Zipline sources trucks for CPG brands, what kind of carriers we work with, and some crazy stories from Jordan’s time at Zipline. Learn more about being a Zipline carrier: https://ziplinelogistics.com/carriers/carrier-partners/ Subscribe to Zipline’s Retail Resources: https://ziplinelogistics.com/enews/

We got President Andrew Lynch on the mic today!! In this episode, Andrew and your host Teddy discuss all things retail tradeshows: why to go, what you can expect, and how Zipline fits into this picture. Spoiler alert: Andrew also shares some funny memories from these shows. Are you a CPG brand looking to grow and win more shelf space? Attending and exhibiting at tradeshows like Natural Products Expo West is one of the best ways to network with healthy lifestyle buyers and get more eyes (and mouths, if you're in food and bev) on your product! Because Zipline exclusively serves CPG shippers, we continuously invest in shows like this to support our customers and the CPG community as a whole. Join us for FREE breakfast and happy hour at Expo West: https://info.ziplinelogistics.com/expo-west-booth-5555 Download our FREE Shipping Tech eBook: https://info.ziplinelogistics.com/leveraging-shipper-intelligence-technology

There's a LOT to know about shipping LTL, like freight classes, NMFC codes, and how rates are determined. If you're not sure where to start, your hosts Teddy and Jesse are here to break LTL shipping down, step by step. In this episode of TRUCK YEAH!, you'll learn: How the freight class of a shipment is determined How to determine the mode of LTL you should ship How LTL freight classification and density affect LTL rates What NMFC codes are Dimensional rating vs. NMFC codes Why some commodities have a fixed freight class What happens if freight has incorrect shipping class codes How stack-ability and turnability impact LTL rates Tips to lower LTL freight shipping class And more! If you're a CPG shipper, you can't afford to miss this episode. Resources mentioned in this episode: Read our blog on LTL FAQ's: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/ltl-freight-class-faq/ Check out our Freight Class Calculator: https://ziplinelogistics.com/knowledge-center/freight-class/ Visit Zipline Logistics at Expo West: https://info.ziplinelogistics.com/expo-west-booth-5555

Your hosts, Teddy and Jesse, are bursting with excitement to give you the 411 on all things carbonated beverages in this episode. Even if you’ve never been on the wrong end of a shaken soda bottle, you know that these fizzy drinks explode when shaken or frozen. If you’re shipping a truckload of carbonated beverages, this can cause huge problems. Avoid the mess with our expert advice! For more practical tips on safe carbonated transportation, check out our blog on the topic: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/shipping-carbonated-beverages/ Zipline Logistics at Expo West 2024 information: https://info.ziplinelogistics.com/expo-west-booth-5555 Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics

Every industry has its own set of terms that are exclusive to the space. To an outsider, they may seem like a foreign language -- and logistics is no exception! In this episode, Teddy and Jesse define some of the most prevalent terms in transportation to help you level up your freight game. For our full glossary of logistics terms, check out our blog: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/logistics-terms/ Subscribe to Zipline Logistics Retail Resources: https://ziplinelogistics.com/enews/

Tune in to hear Zipline Logistics President, Andrew Lynch, reveal his 2024 freight market predictions, tailored for CPG brands. Andrew dives into his insights and predictions on: The overall economy What Zipline is seeing from our angle as a logistics provider Current supply and demand dynamics in the CPG marketplace Trucking volumes, rejections, and rates His 2024 market predictions and how retail buyers may respond The best 2024 logistics practices for CPG brands shipping into retail Here's Andrew's best piece of advice for CPG shippers aiming to grow in 2024: "For decades, I've had the privilege of having a front row seat to watching some of the best, most iconic brands in North America build their businesses, establish their market position, and go from upstarts to category leaders," says Andrew, "And the tie that binds almost all of those brands -- in both good and bad markets -- has always been that they focus on getting on the shelf. They focus on being a consumer-first brand. That means that they don't have gaps on their shelves at retailers. It means that they are where the buyer is, when the buyer is there, and are always ready to greet the consumer with what they want, when they want it, and where they want to pick it up. And when I translate that recipe for success into a marketplace like 2024's, all I see is a great opportunity for brands to nail their budgets -- even beat them -- and achieve absolute world-class delivery into retail." Download Zipline's eBook on Shipping Intelligence Technology: https://info.ziplinelogistics.com/leveraging-shipper-intelligence-technology

In this episode, Teddy and Jesse discuss the freight recession we've been experiencing following the freight boom the COVID-19 pandemic caused. They also cover how third-party logistics brokers (3PLs) have evolved over the years and how CPG brands can best leverage them. Subscribe to Zipline Logistics Retail Resources: https://ziplinelogistics.com/enews/

We're talking all things CVS today! CVS has over 9,000 locations across every state in the U.S., so a deal with CVS can bring a lot of exposure and revenue that an emerging CPG brand needs to continue its growth.   If your brand has recently secured a deal with CVS, there are many important steps to sort out behind the scenes before your product appears on store shelves. A crucial part of the process is the logistics of delivering your freight to CVS distribution centers. Every large retailer has its own set of delivery requirements, scheduling processes, and chargeback systems — and CVS is no different.   In this episode, Teddy and Jesse give you the cheat code to navigating all your CVS appointment scheduling, pallet and packaging requirements, vendor chargebacks, preferred carriers, and more! Sign up for Zipline Logistics Retail Resources: https://ziplinelogistics.com/enews/ Learn more about CVS: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/consignee-spotlight-cvs/