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Building A Good Driver Support System Leads to Repeated Awards

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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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What is the Craziest Thing Your Business Has Ever Done?
May 2, 2024

In this captivating episode of the Fans First series, Jesse Cole, the mastermind behind the Savannah Bananas, shares with us that in the competitive world of marketing, standing out often means taking bold, unconventional steps. A prime example is a company that captured the essence of St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah by doing something unprecedented: […]

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Synapses that Fire Together, Wire Together: How a Daily Text Helps Our Brains
May 2, 2024

Can a daily text keep the brain healthy? The ongoing mental health crisis spotlights the essential need for innovative approaches to mental health care. With the rise of digital health solutions, the conversation around behavioral health has intensified, reflecting a growing public demand for accessible and effective mental health resources. Recent studies reveal that […]

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Turning Tragedy into Triumph: How Ordinary People Can Channel the Power of Resilience to Make an Extraordinary Impact
May 1, 2024

Since time immemorial, stories of individuals turning tragedy into triumph have resonated deeply with society. Such narratives not only provide hope but also illuminate the profound impact of resilience. What does it take for ordinary individuals to channel personal loss into driving positive change in their communities? In the latest episode of DisruptED, host […]

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Combining Tech and Personal Touch Enhance Guest Experiences and Help Hotels Stay Competitive in the Rapidly Evolving Landscape
May 1, 2024

As we advance through 2024, the hotel industry stands at a crossroads where technology and personal touch converge to redefine the guest experience. In an era dominated by digital transformation, hotels are not only adopting innovative technologies but are also enhancing the traditional, personalized service that guests cherish. This synthesis of the old and […]

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The Seasonality of Trucking and Its Effects on Truckers
October 11, 2023

Semi-Related, an Optym Podcast hosted by Jacob Eischen, welcomes guest Dean Croke, Principal Analyst at DAT Freight and Analytics. Croke sheds light on the seasonality of trucking and its impact on truckers. Croke emphasizes the existence of distinct trucking seasons, such as the peak shipping and retail shopping seasons towards the year-end, followed by […]

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Bart De Muynck on Navigating the Supply Chain
October 4, 2023

How is AI transforming the logistics industry, and what are the key trends shaping its future? Join Chris Torrence, Chief Strategy Officer at Optym, as he welcomes Bart De Muynck, a strategic advisor in logistics and technology. The dynamic conversation between the two industry veterans touches on various macro-level trends in the supply chain, […]

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Todd Florence of Estes Express Lines on Making LTL Shipping Frictionless
September 26, 2023

Making LTL shipping frictionless is more than possible; it’s happening today. How can one challenge the status quo and embrace technological transformation in an industry that has historically resisted change? In this captivating episode of Semi-Related, Chris Torrence sets the stage for a riveting conversation with Todd Florence, the Chief Information Officer of Estes […]

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Semi-Related: The Next Big Thing for the Logistics Industry is Advanced Transportation Management Systems
September 19, 2023

The freight and logistics industry is undergoing a transformative shift, blending decades-old practices with cutting-edge technology. This dynamic blend provides more than just digital surface. It will change the way goods are moved too, offering some challenges and opportunities. Whether companies own assets or opt for third-party solutions, there is a growing need for specialized […]

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