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President and COO Phil Wilt of American Central Transport, a six-time recipient of the Best Fleet to Drive For award, delves into the essentials of constructing an award-winning driver support system. In this insightful conversation on the Optym Semi-Related podcast, Phil underscores the pivotal role of the driver-manager relationship. He paints a vivid picture of…
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Building a Resilient LTL Sector: Trust and Relationships are at the Core
In the latest episode of the Semi-Related Podcast by Optym, host Jacob Eischen, Marketing Communications Manager at Optym, engages in a deep dive into the Less Than Truckload (LTL) sector with Curtis Garrett, Senior VP of LTL at Freight Plus and founder of Understand LTL. The conversation with Curtis Garrett, an LTL industry veteran,…
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Revolutionizing Truck Driver Health
Truck driver health takes center stage on Semi-Related an Optym podcast. Mark Manera, Founder & CEO of Supply Chain Fitness, joins host Jacob Eischen for a deep-focus discussion about truck drivers’ unique health challenges and innovative strategies to address them. The podcast episode offers an in-depth exploration of the trucking industry’s health crisis. With…
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Revolutionizing Logistics with IoT and Tokenization: A Deep Dive into the Future
Revolutionizing logistics with IoT and tokenization—this core theme forms the crux of exploration in the latest episode of Semi-Related, an Optym Podcast. Host Chris Torrence, Chief Strategy Officer for Optym, engages with Todd Haselhorst, Founder/CEO of HEALE Labs, in a conversation that promises to reshape our understanding of the logistics industry. In this episode,…
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Navigating the Highways of Driver Recruitment and Retention
In the bustling trucking world, the driver recruitment and retention challenge remains a pivotal concern. As industry leaders converge at the Women in Trucking conference, a hotbed for innovation and discussion, Optym’s Semi-Related podcast sheds light on these critical issues. Hosted by Jacob Eischen, this episode features Priscilla Peters, The Chief Marketing Officer for…
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Scott Pecoriello Explains Weather Forecasting’s Role in Route Optimization for Logistics
Route optimization is critical to logistics; can accurate weather forecasting add innovation to supply chain management? Weather forecasting and logistics is an increasingly crucial aspect of modern supply chain management. In the latest episode of Semi-Related, an Optym podcast, host Jacob Eischen explores how weather intelligence can significantly enhance route optimization. The discussion revolves…
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Empowering Women in Trucking and Honoring Veterans: Insights from Wreaths Across America’s Courtney George
As industries evolve, so do women’s roles within them, and the trucking industry is no exception. In a recent episode of the Semi-Related podcast, presented by Optym, host Jacob Eischen featured Courtney George, Manager of Transportation and Industry Relations with Wreaths Across America. George discussed the transformation of women in trucking alongside the organization’s…
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The Secret to Smarter Hiring: Tapping Fractional Executives for the Right Expertise, Right When You Need It
The rise of the “fractional” executive—leaders who lend their expertise to multiple organizations on a part-time or project basis—marks a major shift in how top talent engages with growing companies. As businesses seek agility without sacrificing expertise, fractional roles are becoming a powerful alternative to full-time hires. In fact, a report found that temporary business…
How to Build a Purpose-Driven Career in the Age of AI and Acceleration
In a world reshaped by AI, global connectivity, and relentless technological advancement, the pace of disruption has never been greater. Careers are being reinvented as industries transform, and individuals everywhere are being challenged to find meaning, adaptability, and creativity in their professional paths. According to Deloitte’s 2024 Gen Z and Millennial Survey, 86% of…
Fashion, Identity, and Digital Life Collide: Why Brands Must Listen, Collaborate, and Co-Create With the Next Generation of Youth
As the lines blur between fashion, identity, and digital life, brands are racing to understand how today’s youth are reshaping culture and commerce. Pacsun’s new Youth Report 2025, produced in partnership with GlobalData, offers one of the most detailed portraits yet of Gen Z and Gen Alpha—two generations united by self-expression but divided by…
Grow Your Own Talent: How McDonald’s and Skilltrade Are Building a Culture of Lifelong Learning
The world of work is changing faster than ever. Automation is reshaping jobs, new technologies are rewriting what “qualified” means, and a new generation of workers is redefining what they expect from employers. From fast food to healthcare, companies are realizing they can’t just hire talent — they have to build it. They’re starting to…
