At Spot, we understand the vital role that up-to-date information plays in navigating the dynamic logistics market. Each month, we bring you a comprehensive logistics market update. We dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the logistics sector. Join us as we empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions in this fast-paced industry.

Read and download our full May 2024 Logistics Market Update at https://spotinc.com/blog/logistics-market-update-may-2024/

Welcome back to More Than a Broker.

In this episode, Spot Vice President of Operations Kreg Hunter welcomes back Keith Lewis, Vice President of Operations of CargoNet, for an in-depth conversation about supply chain loss prevention, and how to handle double brokers targeting your freight.

Together, they explore critical information regarding:

• Double Broker Identification: Current tactics double brokers are using to target victims
• Loss Mitigation Strategies: Valuable insights are provided on how to respond to missing cargo situations effectively
• The Next Steps: Tips on how to effectively communicate with customers and law enforcement in the event your freight is stolen

At Spot, we understand the vital role that up-to-date information plays in navigating the dynamic logistics market. Each month, we bring you a comprehensive logistics market update. We dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the logistics sector. Join us as we empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions in this fast-paced industry.

Read and download our full April 2024 Logistics Market Update at https://spotinc.com/blog/logistics-market-update-april-2024/

At Spot, we understand the vital role that up-to-date information plays in navigating the dynamic logistics market. Each month, we bring you a comprehensive logistics market update. We dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the logistics sector. Join us as we empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions in this fast-paced industry.

Read and download our full March 2024 Logistics Market Update at https://spotinc.com/blog/logistics-market-update-march-2024/

Welcome back to More Than a Broker.

In this episode, Spot Vice President of Operations Kreg Hunter leads a dynamic discussion with three industry authorities: Keith Lewis, Vice President of Operations for CargoNet; Joe Byers, Co-founder of CarrierOK; and Rich Daigle, Enterprise Account Executive at Tive, providing solutions for supply chain security through loss prevention and enhanced carrier visibility.

Together, they explore critical strategies for:

• Vetting Carrier Partners: The episode dives into best practices for evaluating and selecting reliable transportation partners.
• The Power of Visibility: The discussion explores how real-time tracking and monitoring can safeguard your cargo throughout its journey.
• Loss Mitigation Strategies: Valuable insights are provided on how to respond to missing cargo situations effectively.

Welcome back to another episode of More Than a Broker.

In this episode, Spot Co-founder Andrew Elsener interviews Dr. Angi Acocella, a Transportation, Logistics, and Operations Management researcher at the School of Economics and Management of Tilburg University in the Netherlands. Dr. Acocella is also an alum of MIT, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and worked as a Research Associate and Case Writer at Harvard Business School.

Listen to learn more about price impacts and the relationship between Shippers and Carriers.

Welcome to a bonus episode of More Than a Broker.

Co-founder Andrew Elsener sat down with Indianapolis-based marketing agency Caldwell VanRiper (CVR) President Kevin Flynn and Spot's Director of Marketing, Kris Nielsen, to discuss the behind-the-scenes work to bring Spot's new website to life.


About Kevin Flynn:
As President of CVR, Indiana’s longest running advertising & PR agency, Kevin has transformed this traditional agency into a global digital marketing firm. He has led marketing strategy for clients in the transportation, retail, healthcare, construction, and financial services industry in the U.S. and around the world.

Prior to joining CVR as President, Kevin was SVP of Marketing of Finish Line (now JD Sport), one of the world’s largest athletic shoe retailers, where he led in-store and on-line marketing, PR, and corporate communications. Before that, he worked in media and account service at Leo Burnett in Chicago on accounts such as Kellogg’s, McDonald’s and Tropicana as well as in ad sales at The Discovery Channel.

Kevin is very active in the local community and has sat on boards of several nonprofits and other small businesses.

About Caldwell VanRiper:
Founded in 1910, CVR is one of the Midwest's longest running and most respected advertising agencies. Its expertise in website design, branding, automation, and SEO was instrumental in creating a new website that is visually appealing, user-friendly, and that will help Spot achieve its business goals.

Welcome back to More Than a Broker.

In honor of Spot’s 15th anniversary, Co-founder Andrew Elsener hosted a roundtable discussion with seven of the company’s longest-tenured employees. Listen as each team discusses the early days of Spot, shares their experiences, and the journey to growing the company into one of the leading third-party logistics providers in North America.