Transportation professionals- this is a PERFECT podcast for shippers, brokers, and carriers. Transportation lawyer Cassandra Gaines, brings all her shipper, broker, and carrier friends together to talk about the major issues in the industry. Cassandra is building a community called Madtropolis where everyone in the transportation industry can unite, collaborate, and support each other. Find out more information about Cassandra at www.madgaineslive.com and follow her on LinkedIn and join her ...
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Meet Project44's Chief Industry Officer
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Bart A. De Muynck brings a diverse background and great industry experience to his role as Chief Industry Officer at Project44. Tune in for his take on the industry and learn more about why he loves Eric Clapton so much.Af Cassandra Gaines, Esq.
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Meet the Chief Supply Chain Officer of American Tire Distributors
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Moid Alwy is currently one of the most interesting people you will meet. Learn about what makes him interesting and about American Tire Disbributor's supply chain. Also Don't forget to check out the episode from a few weeks ago (Season 3: Episode 2) to hear about how Moid and his daughter were on Chopped!…
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A Peek Into New Last Mile Technology
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CEO of OneRail Bill Catania and CRO Ron Richardson gives us insight into new last mile technology that everyone is buzzing about.Af Cassandra Gaines, Esq.
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OneRail's Disruption In The Final Mile Space
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MadGaines travels to Orlando for RILA and stops in to visit OneRail at their new offices. Guests include Bill Catania, CEO of OneRail, Moid Alwy, Chief Supply Chain Officer of American Tire Distributors, Ron Richardson, Chief Revenue Officer, OneRail, Bart De Muynck, Chief Industry Officer, Project44.…
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MadGaines Live in Las Vegas at Lean MasterMind
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MadGaines is in Las Vegas at the Lean MasterMind event with VP of Freight Hannah Richards and CRO of Truckstop.com Brent Hutto discussing how these major companies are driving efficiency and service in 2023.Af Cassandra Gaines, Esq.
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Meet the OG of Software. CEO of McLeod
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Meet Tom McLeod, the CEO of McLeod Software. Tom founded McLeod in 1985! Before many of you were even born :) He's seen a lot of change over the years. He's also tenaciously continued to build McLeod over the last 36 years into one of the leading software providers in the transportation industry.Af Cassandra Gaines, Esq.
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Meet the OG of LTL Freight- the CEO of Yellow Corp.
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Meet the CEO of one of the largest transportation companies in the country and learn more about the “creators of the LTL industry” powered by five brands YRC, Reddaway, New Penn, Holland. Guests: Darren D Hawkins, CEO at Yellow Corporation (YRC, Reddaway, New Penn, Holland) Links: LinkedIn Events: https://www.linkedin.com/events/meetthedarrenhawkin…
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CEO of FLS (and his Bromance with Jeff Silver)
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Learn how John Leach grew his career from Coyote to the CEO of one of the largest 3PLs in North America, specializing in cross-border freight. Guests: John Leach, CEO of FLS Transportation Links: LinkedIn Events: https://www.linkedin.com/events/meetjohnleach-theceoofflstransp6820712114957639680/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/cassandragaines…
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Meet Benjamin Gordon, Founder and Manager in Cambridge Capital. Meet the smartest man in freight(ish). Learn how this Yale and Harvard grad got introduced to freight, his thoughts on the industry’s growth, acquisitions, technology, and more. Read some of his articles on LinkedIn to get to know him better beforehand. Ask your own questions in the li…
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OOIDA leader Lewie Pugh, legal expert Kristen Johnson, and trucking expert Adam Wingfield will teach Madtropolis about the sketchy and sometimes fraudulent lease “programs” that trap owners/drivers and sometimes, drives them to bankruptcy. Today's show is sponsored by Cassandra's favorite factoring company, OTR Capital! Learn more here--> https://o…
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Carriers, Shippers, and Brokers across the country are often caught off-guard when they receive an expensive CARB violation in California; especially when their operations are not based in California. J.J. Keller’s trucking specialist Tom Bray explains how everyone can avoid a CARB ticket when driving in and out of the state of California. Learn mo…
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It's that time of the year again. Capacity tightens and "carriers" quietly hand shipments off to other brokers and carriers. No one knows until sh&t goes down with the freight or the payment. Good times. Learn how to prevent it from happening. Learn how to handle it when it does. Join the discussion in the comments. Guests: Chris Jolly, “the Freigh…
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Warehouse Trends & Chassis Troubles (SEKO and Port X)
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Watch on our website HERE. Watch on YouTube HERE Watch on LinkedIn HERE Brian Baskin (SEKO Logistics) and Brian Kempisty (Port X Logistics) discuss 👇🏼 what is going on with warehouse space right now? Its crazy! should I lease my own warehouse and just share it with other tenants to save costs? why is it such a pain in the ass to lease a chassis? wh…
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New Entry Audits and DOT Compliance
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JJ Keller’s trucking specialist Tom Bray, gives Madtropolis an insider scoop on the stresses of being a new carrier and most common mistakes. The content here is great for anyone in the industry, truckers, brokers and shippers alike. Sponsored by: OTR Capital Learn more here--> https://otrcapital.com/madgaines/ JJ Keller, check out the great resour…
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Roadside inspections. DOT compliance. Distracted driving. JJ Keller’s trucking specialist Tom Bray, gives Madtropolis an insider scoop on the problems that occur over the road. Sponsored by: OTR Capital Learn more here--> https://otrcapital.com/madgaines/ JJ Keller, check out the great resources below! Free 60-Day Trial of J. J. Keller Encompass: w…
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Fleet Managers Put out Fires All Day
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JJ Keller’s trucking specialist Tom Bray, gives Madtropolis an insider scoop on the stresses of being a fleet manager, carrier, and driver. The content here is great for anyone in the industry, truckers, brokers and shippers alike. Sponsored by: OTR Capital Learn more here: https://otrcapital.com/madgaines/ JJ Keller, check out the great resources…
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Business Face Plants Industry veterans Chris Jolly and Adam Wingfield will teach brokers and carriers the common traps that cause companies to fail. 😱 Real talk. Watch on our new website! https://www.madgaineslive.com/live Guests: Chris Jolly, “the Freight Coach” CJolly Freight Consulting Adam Wingfield, Managing Director at Innovative Logistics Gr…
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RFPs Are Annoying- are they necessary?
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RFPs are annoying and time consuming for shippers, carriers and brokers. Are there any better options? What are the insider tricks to having a successful bidding process with RFPs. Guests: o Michael Caney, EVP of Port City Logistics & Founder of GrowthNexus o Ron Kane, Vice President of Operations & Supply Chain at Kellogg Garden Products o Peter C…
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Women Talking Freight: Driver shortage, fuel costs & high rates
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Women Talking Freight Rising Fuel Costs Tight Capacity Managing Egos Going Back to the Office Guests: Grace Sharkey Sharkey, Entrepreneur, industry leader and veteran. Grace Maher, CAEF Maher, VP, Director of Operations at OTR Capital Tristen Simmons, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Lady Logistix LLC Abby Hafenbredl Hafenbredl, Director of …
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Intrastate Trucking- you can get a nasty fine
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Intrastate Trucking - you must know this stuff! Brokers/Shipper: You could be missing out on capacity - check out intrastate carriers and better understand what that means when hiring these carriers. (and how to vet them) Carriers: one trap you must know--if you move a shipment within a state (you don’t cross state lines) and you don’t have authori…
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Truckers Fight Against Texas Lawsuits
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Texas leads the country in trucking crash injury and death accidents. Texas proposes bills that according to one Plaintiff Attorney "would make roads even more unsafe for Texas families as these bills shield commercial vehicle companies from liability in accidents, which makes it more difficult for Texans injured in accidents involving 18-wheelers …
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Track and Trace- when will the struggles ever end?
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Track-and-Trace Struggles - will it ever improve? It’s 2021 and the industry still has shippers and brokers calling truck drivers for truckload locations. Customers want to know where their shipments are located--why is it so hard to automate this process? Other topics of discussion: -best practices; -best tech; -what annoys drivers; -how to make c…
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Carrier-Broker Rifts- will the fighting ever end?
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Brokers and Carriers are often navigating an ever-evolving relationship of tension, struggles and success. Industry veterans from the trucking and logistics sectors authentically discuss the toughest rifts between carriers and brokers. Grace Maher, VP of Operations OTR Capital Abby Hafenbredl, Director of Sales at Riverside Transport Grace Sharkey,…
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The Wrong Compensation Plan Can Cause Employee Problems
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Industry experts discuss how company compensation plans are improperly developed and can be the cause of many problems--including toxic employees Guests: Beth Carroll , Compensation Consultant Michael Caney, Logistics Executive and Industry Veteran KJ McMasters, Transportation Recruiter and Industry Veteran Links: Recommended Employment Attorney: h…
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Where is the growth in the industry now? Mergers, Acquisitions, or Organic Growth?
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Is organic growth even possible these days or is M&A the answer. Meet the industry M&A veterans and learn from their experiences on how to identify the proper companies to acquire/merge and how to execute; including how to properly execute an acquisition/merger. John Gamero, FV Advisory Group Bill Goodgion, COO, North America at Scan Global Logisti…
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Major Executives Share Their Mistakes - Live from Las Vegas!
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LIVE IN LAS VEGAS - The Stupid Sh&t I’ve Done Industry leaders brave MadGaines for the very first in-person episode streaming live from Las Vegas at Lean Solutions Group’s first Master Mind Event & Super Bowl Party! Our brave guests include: Doug Waggoner, CEO of Echo Global Logistics Kevin Nolan, Chief Rhino and Founder of Nolan Transportation Gro…
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Plaintiff Attorney Faces the Critics - why does he sue trucking companies?
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Should trucking insurance be increased to $2M? Are plaintiff attorneys the cause of high insurance premiums or reckless trucking companies? Are insurance companies the cause of high insurance premiums due to claim mismanagement? Would a higher barrier to entry for truckers help the industry or hurt? Cassandra Gaines: Host and former nationwide truc…
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Hours of Service Rules- is it possible to improve them?
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Industry veterans help us unravel the HOS headaches and how we can be better. Sponsors: SwanLeap: https://swanleap.com/madgaines OTR Capital: https://otrcapital.com/madgaines/ Guests: Adam Winfield, Innovative Logistics and Trucking Consultant Joe Pappalardo, Transportation Lawyer OOIDA Leaders, Lewie Pugh and Andrew King.…
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The RIGHT job, the WRONG non-compete
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Learn how to find the right job and navigate the dreaded non-compete. Michael Caney, Logistics Executive Brian Redden, Non-Compete Attorney Brent Orsuga, Recruiter Sponsored by: Cassandra's favorite factoring company, OTR Capital: https://otrcapital.com/madgaines/ FREE! Get free use of SwanLeap's amazing TMS for 6 months: https://swanleap.com/madga…
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Negotiate the Shipper "Broker" Contract
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Negotiate with Your Customer The Right Way We tend to just sign things (rate cons, BOLS, Shipper-Broker Contracts, Carrier Contracts) because we are focused on revenue. Get the skinny on what you should at least be looking for in these contracts so you don’t lose your shirt. This episode is for leaders, sales and ops people who do not have legal tr…
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Surprising Details about Human Trafficking in the Transportation Industry
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Kylla Lanier, Deputy Director of Truckers Against Trafficking answers difficult questions about why human trafficking should be on everyone's radar. For more information visit TAT's website here.Af Cassandra Gaines, Esq.
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Industry veterans share the worst and best practices regarding rate confirmations. Rate Confirmations are very important documents issued by a broker/shipper that establishes the working terms (including pricing) of a spot shipment. Guests: Chris Jolly, Freight Coach Adam Wingfield, Trucking Expert Sponsored by OTR Capital: https://otrcapital.com/m…
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This episode is all about compensation, for employees and employers alike. Employees will learn how to determine their worth, how to negotiate compensation, and how to have those difficult conversations when compensation is in dispute. Employers will better understand how to understand the market for compensation, the different types of compensatio…
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CHR, Costco, and Coyote all sued for Trucking Accidents
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Allen Miller is now a quadriplegic due to a truck losing control in icy conditions, the trailer crossed the median and collided with Miller's vehicle, pinning him under the trailer. Miller sued the trucking company, C.H. Robinson the freight broker. Meet his nationally recognized heavy-hitter plaintiff attorney, Michael Leizerman this Friday to hea…
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How Brokers & Carriers Should Screen Their Customers
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Watch on YouTube There are bottom feeders in every industry -even customers need to be screened. Meet experienced industry veterans who will share how they screen their customers to ensure the customer is the right fit for their business. Share your thoughts and tips in the comments as well! Guests: Michael Caney Adam Wingfield Todd Waldron Sponsor…
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A Unique Pricing Method- tested by a major shipper
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🔥 Shippers- this is your episode!🔥 Hear the journey of a major Supply Chain Executive who instead of having his team managing hundreds of brokers and carriers, he selected 5 partners with contracted pricing, self-monitoring and scalable operations. No take-backs.😱 No spot market. 😌 Ron Kane, Supply Chain Consultant, formerly the VP of Operations at…
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Meet the CEO of Echo and Learn more about LTL too!
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CEO, Doug Waggoner of Echo Global Logistics to innovation. Watch on YouTube Let's get his thoughts on the Convoy Inc - MoLo Solutions debate as well (link in the comments if you missed that thriller). 🔥 Doug's last episode: https://youtu.be/aiGZdfudUY8 Sponsored by our friends at OTR Capital and Tive Inc. Connect with Krenar Komoni & Grace Maher, C…
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TQL Sued for $1Million Dollar Cargo Claim
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Watch on YouTube PLEASE NOTE: this session does not form an attorney-client relationship or constitute receiving legal advice. Consulting with a lawyer is the best course of action rather than relying only on videos and AMA sessions. Each legal issue can have a different outcome based on the facts of the issue and other applicable laws. This conten…
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Truckers Fight for Visibility to Shippers' Rates
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Watch on YouTube OOIDA leaders Mike Matousek and Lewie Pugh discuss their petition to the FMCSA for rate transparency. Trucking expert Adam Wingfield joins the discussion as well. This event is sponsored by: OTR Capital, Cassandra's preferred factoring company.Af Cassandra Gaines, Esq.
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Shipping to Hawaii and Guam with DHX's President Dan Dechter
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Learn ocean shipping basics with Brad Dechter at DHX - Dependable Hawaiian Express, Inc. 👇🏼 ADD MADGAINES TO YOUR CALENDAR HERE 👇🏼 https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MGc3bGhtOTVlMG1uZG1wbGVjZ2gzM3Y1bTAgY19kaHVma2tmbHBldDdlMGFudXQ2bTVvc2F2Z0Bn&tmsrc=c_dhufkkflpet7e0anut6m5osavg%40group.calendar.google.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https…
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This CEO pays EVERY employee a MIN of $70,000.
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Dan Price made headlines around the world when he announced to his entire workforce that he planned to raise the minimum wage for everyone to $70,000. He called the move a “moral imperative” to do the best you can for those you’re leading. The response that followed his announcement was overwhelming. Dan’s move spurred hundreds of thousands to voic…
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CEO of Convoy debates CEO of MoLo!
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CEO of Convoy Inc Dan Lewis 🔥 challenges the critics 🔥 to a DEBATE. 🥊 In the broker's corner we will have industry native, Andrew Silver CEO of MoLo Solutions. 🥊 In the shipper's corner, we will have #madtropolis's very own sharp tongued #freightgodfather, Ron Kane, CEO of Noisy Supply Chain Consulting. Watch on YouTube - make sure to subscribe! ht…
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Kevin Nolan- Waffle flipper to business master
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This episode will make you laugh and inspire you to build your company. Founder of Nolan Transportation, OTR and Kevin Nolan - check out his linkedin profile! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: (click the reminder button!) https://youtu.be/EhOwmQ0PwrYAf Cassandra Gaines, Esq.
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You Need to Know this About Factoring
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The Truth About Factoring. The pros and cons. Insider tips for shippers, carriers, and brokers. Thank you to our special guests: Grace Maher, CAEF OTR Capital Ian Varley, Eagle Business Credit WATCH ON YouTube & Join the conversations!: https://lnkd.in/grbcPE6 (LinkedIn can be spotty) MadGaines Live is show for the entire transportation industry, s…
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4 Insurance Tips that will Save You $ Thousands $
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Cassandra will break down what shippers, carriers and brokers need to know about their cargo insurance policies. WATCH on YouTube https://youtu.be/l6zdgeHfIZk Make sure you "follow" or "connect" with Cassandra and LinkedIn will notify you when MadGaines goes live! MadGaines Live is show for the entire transportation industry, shippers, brokers, car…
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"Dispatch Services" don't really exist
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Just give this episode 15 minutes and let me know if your head doesn't explode. There is this whole world of dispatch services--you think you know that that means, but you don't. Listen. You may need a drink for this one. When a dispatcher calls a shipper or broker, how do you know its a dispatch service, sometimes it seems like a broker, and why d…
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A New Type of Fraud & Double Brokering Drama
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This hurts Carriers, Shippers and Brokers --> BROKERS IDENTITY BEING STOLEN. I am VERY concerned with how fast this fraud is spreading. When it happens, it is very hard to stop the spread. I call it Rate Con Fraud. Subscribe on YouTube to watch and get notifications of when she is live! https://www.youtube.com/c/cassandragaines Make sure you "follo…
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Cargo Claim Truth Bombs. Be ready.
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Meet my Cargo Claim ⚔️ NINJA ⚔️ Chris Olson and get 💰 high level cargo claims tips and tricks. Afterwards, #madtropolis gets 🎤Open Mic 🎤 To anyone regarding anything! ❌ No logos. No talking about companies. No selling. ❌ WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://lnkd.in/grbcPE6 Make sure you "follow" or "connect" with Cassandra and LinkedIn will notify you when Ma…
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From Start-Up to Success, hear the story of the CEO of Project44
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Are you a start-up or curious about leading tech? You will want to hear from Jett McCandless with project44. ✳️ From dispatcher to tech CEO ✳️ The drive to start and build his company ✳️ Bumps along the way ✳️ Where are the opportunities in the industry ✳️ What is P44 and what is the plan for the rest of 2020. Watch this episode on YouTube. SUBSCRI…
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Shipper Talks About Rates, Capacity and Whether its all about Price
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Rates have increased. Carriers are very quiet. But, brokers and shippers are not as happy. How can we end this cycle? Listen to what brokers, carriers and shippers have to say about this topic. Make sure you "follow" or "connect" with Cassandra and LinkedIn will notify you when MadGaines goes live! https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-gaines-56747…
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