The Freight Coach Podcast

Get ready to learn from this episode with Amber Button, sharing her transition from the produce industry to transportation!

Amber speaks about the challenges in business development, building relationships with shippers, insights on the produce market, sales strategies, and produce logistics.

About Amber Button

Amber Button is an accomplished Business Development Manager at Fresh Freight with over 15 years of experience in the produce industry. Formerly a Senior Account Manager at Markon Cooperative, she excels in relationship building, problem-solving, and logistics. Amber has successfully managed shipments and maintained high customer satisfaction. She thrives in fast-paced environments, leveraging her analytical skills to develop and implement effective business strategies. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Family and Consumer Science from California State University, Fresno, Amber is also recognized for her ability to train and mentor associates, ensuring organizational efficiency and growth.

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• Email: [email protected]

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Learn tons from today’s industry expert, Jeff Carlson, discussing the evolution and current landscape of the freight market!

This episode with Jeff centers on his extensive career in the transportation industry, market analysis, changing trends in e-commerce impacting freight patterns, and the importance of data interpretation and balanced response to market fluctuations!

About Jeff Carlson

Jeff joined Cass Information Systems in April of 2019 as Vice President Global Sales & Marketing. Jeff joined Cass with more than 20 years’ experience in the freight payment industry, where he served in several strategic management roles. While at U.S. Bank, he played a significant role in the development of key aspects of the PowerTrack solution, pricing model, and marketing and sales processes. He also was part of the supply chain finance team to help build out aspects of that service offering. Jeff also served as a vice president of the technology, consumer products/retail, and manufacturing industry verticals at freight payment provider Trax Technologies.

Prior to his experience in the freight payment industry, Jeff spent time with Dart Trucking, Canadian Pacific Railroad after starting his career at Koch Industries.

Website: https://www.cassinfo.com/

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Today, we’re excited to feature Sean McGillicuddy in this episode about operational improvements for transportation professionals!

Sean talks about assessing business processes, a comprehensive eight-step process for freight brokers, efficient order processing, quoting shipments quickly and accurately, developing a strong carrier network, tracking and updating clients, gathering paperwork and invoicing, and continuous process assessment and improvement.

Reference Link: https://tai-software.com/8-areas-of-improvement/

About Sean McGillicuddy

Sean McGillicuddy, CRO of Tai Software, is a seasoned logistics and tech professional with over a decade of industry experience. In just four years, Sean has propelled the company to new heights, establishing Tai Software as one of the top 5 TMS providers in the industry.

Sean's leadership at Tai Software fosters innovation and efficiency. He guides a team of experts with a mission to empower every freight broker to excel. Under his direction, Tai TMS has become a market leader known for its dedicated solution for Freight Brokers, simplifying quoting, booking, and tracking. LTL shipping is automated, and FTL brokers have a centralized load coverage platform.

Sean's strategic vision empowers Tai TMS customers with streamlined workflows, enhancing operational efficiency and scalability. Before Tai Software, he gained valuable experience in logistics and insurance.

With a passion for helping freight brokers succeed, Sean drives Tai Software's mission through innovation and customer dedication, shaping the future of freight brokerage. His leadership empowers businesses in the dynamic logistics world.

Connect with Sean

• Website: https://tai-software.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanmcgillicuddy/

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In this episode, Kenneth Carter III talks about the various aspects of entrepreneurship within the freight industry and the challenges of starting and growing a business, including financial struggles and the necessity of constant adaptation.

Keep tuning in to this show for another conversation on building long-term relationships, adopting a consultative approach to business, business development strategies, and bootstrapping!

About Kenneth Carter III

Kenneth Carter is the President and CEO of Ameriton Freight & Logistics, a professional Supply Chain Consulting firm that was restructured from a freight brokerage. His firm focuses on Personal Development combined with Transportation Management which is a combination of his passions.

Kenneth started his business venture in 2020, after being in the industry since 2001. Immediately after high school Kenneth joined the U.S. Army as a motor transport operator following his mother’s footsteps as a driver in the military.

He brings values of professionalism, empathy, reliability, care and honesty into every interaction, in and out of business.

His many years as a driver extended through his entire career driving for multiple companies, including holding leadership roles as a shipping manager, receiving manager, and regional manager for a Fortune 500 transportation and logistics company responsible for leading a team of professional drivers on day- to-day activities and supply chain management. Including, assisting FEMA with logistics services during Florida’s Hurricane Matthew in 2016.

Kenneth’s purpose is to fill lives with optimism and work to engender positive self-worth. His why is to empower communities to navigate life’s challenges and defy odds.

Connect with Kenneth

• Website: https://ameritonfreight.com/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ameritonfreightlogistics3409
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameritonfreight/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennethcarteriii/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmeritonFreight/
• Twitter (X): https://x.com/AmeritonFreight

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Today’s live episode with Robert Bain highlights the critical role of technology in optimizing logistics operations and eliminating redundancies, disciplined financial management, effective public relations management, and something to expect from the upcoming Broker-Carrier Summit! Stay tuned to learn more!

About Robert Bain

Robert Bain, more commonly known as "Bain", has been involved with the transportation and logistics industry for nearly 2 decades. He has worked in a variety of operations and sales roles, from seat level all the way to VP of operations. He has worked for Amazing organizations such as CRST, UberFreight, Shipwell, Quad, and currently consults with the team at GLCS. He resides in the Chicagoland area with his wife Nikki, 4 children and granddaughter. When not engaged with family, clients, or in thought leadership within the sector via public appearances, interviews, and podcasts, Bain is typically in the gym maintaining his title of "The Strongest Man in Logistics". He boasts personal bests in competition of a 1063 lb Squat, 610 lb bench, 705 lb deadlift, and 2300 lb total.

Connect with Robert

• Website: https://www.globallcs.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-bain-435abb2b/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bain316/?hl=en
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