The TRUCK YEAH! Podcast

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 [...]

In this episode of The TRUCK YEAH! Podcast, your hosts Teddy and Jesse discuss a hot topic in the logistics industry: cargo theft. The duo dive into what cargo theft looks like in the U.S., how to protect your shipments against it, and how a 3PL like Zipline can help you in this effort.

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

BONUS EPISODE! Convoy Inc. recently announced it will be closing down its core business operations due to the massive freight recession we have been experiencing. President of Zipline Logistics, Andrew Lynch, joins Teddy and Jesse on the pod to discuss what this shutdown means for the freight market, carriers, 3PLs, and CPG shippers alike. Download our eBook on Shipping Intelligence Technology: https://info.ziplinelogistics.com/leveraging-shipper-intelligence-technology

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 [...]