HIT THE BRAKES: The Can't Miss Topics in the Logistics Industry

HIT THE BRAKES: The Can't Miss Topics in the Logistics Industry

Join the team of seasoned logistics professionals at Fetch Freight as we dive into the top stories, market trends, and ins and outs of the supply chain. Ready to talk transportation? Visit fetchfreight.com.

Episodes

September 26, 2025 17 mins

Welcome to Hit the Brakes podcast, where the seasoned logistics professionals at Fetch Freight dive into the top stories, market trends, and can't miss topics about the supply chain.

Join Fetch Freight Founder & President Mitchell Lewis, with his wife Maggie, as they reflect on five years of growth, challenges, and innovation—sharing the top lessons learned in building a freight brokerage from a two-person startup to a natio...

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Welcome to Hit the Brakes podcast, where the seasoned logistics professionals at Fetch Freight dive into the top stories, market trends, and can't miss topics about the supply chain.

Hurricane season is here—are your freight operations ready? Learn how proactive planning, flexible routing, and real-time visibility can help you stay ahead of disruptions and keep your supply chain moving.

Please let us know if you have other questi...

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Welcome to Hit the Brakes, where the logistics experts at Fetch Freight break down the top market trends, policy changes, and industry insights you can’tafford to miss.

In this episode, Mitchell and Brett unpack how federal regulators are stepping up enforcement against freight fraud. As part of these efforts, the FMCSA has introduced Motus, a new one-stop online registration platform for carriers, which includes modernized features...

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Welcome to Hit the Brakes podcast, where the seasoned logistics professionals at Fetch Freight dive into the top stories, market trends, and can't miss topics about the supply chain.

 

Join us for an insightful conversation about where the freight market stands today and what to expect in the second half of the year.  In this episode, Mitchell and Brett cover everything from supply conditions—including Class 8 truck orders, execu...

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Welcome to Hit the Brakes podcast, where the seasoned logistics professionals at Fetch Freight dive into the top stories, market trends, and can't miss topics about the supply chain.

In this episode, Mitchell and Eric, Carrier Sales Manager at Fetch, share tips on preparing for CVSA International Roadcheck — commonly known as DOT Week, May 13-15, 2025.

Please let us know if you have other questions to ask or topics to discuss!

Vis...

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Welcome to Hit the Brakes podcast, where the seasoned logistics professionals at Fetch Freight dive into the top stories, market trends, and can't miss topics about the supply chain.

In this episode, Mitchell and Maggie Lewis discuss their top takeaways from the 2025 TIA Capital Ideas Conference.

Please let us know if you have other questions to ask or topics to discuss!

Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fetchfreight.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on...

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How much money are you leaving on the table by using the wrong truck?

Welcome to the Hit the Brakes podcast, where the seasoned logistics professionals at Fetch Freight dive into the top stories, market trends, and can't-miss topics about the supply chain.

The right truck can mean lower costs, fewer delays, and better efficiency—but the wrong one can eat into your profits. In this episode, we break down the financial impact of ...

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January 8, 2025 15 mins

How will market changes shape your 2025 strategy?

Welcome to the Hit the Brakes podcast, where the seasoned logistics professionals at Fetch Freight dive into the top stories, market trends and can't miss topics about the supply chain.


In Part 2 of the 2025 Market Outlook series, Mitchell Lewis, Founder & President of Fetch Freight, Tim Denoyer, Vice President Senior Analyst of ACT Research, and Brett Lankford, Director of ...

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December 27, 2024 36 mins

How will market changes shape your 2025 strategy?

Welcome to the Hit the Brakes podcast, where the seasoned logistics professionals at Fetch Freight dive into the top stories, market trends and can't miss topics about the supply chain.


In Part 1 of the 2025 Market Outlook series, Mitchell Lewis, Founder & President of Fetch Freight, Tim Denoyer, Vice President Senior Analyst of ACT Research, and Brett Lankford, Director of ...

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November 13, 2024 7 mins

Welcome to the Hit the Brakes podcast, where the seasoned logistics professionals at Fetch Freight dive into the top stories, market trends and can't miss topics about the supply chain.

In this new episode, Mitchell sits down with Eric Garcia, Carrier Sales Manager at Fetch, to discuss how we protect our carriers and our customers from fraudulent activity in the supply chain.

Please let us know if you have other questions to ask or...

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Welcome to the Hit the Brakes podcast, where the seasoned logistics professionals at Fetch Freight dive into the top stories, market trends and can't miss topics about the supply chain.


In this episode, Brett Lankford, Director of Strategy & Innovation at Fetch Freight, and Tim Denoyer, VP & Senior Analyst with ACT Research, discuss some takeaways from Market Vitals: ACT’s 71st Outlook Seminar. Tim and Brett discuss the Cla...

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September 16, 2024 18 mins

Welcome to the Hit the Brakes podcast, where the seasoned logistics professionals at Fetch Freight dive into the top stories, market trends and can't miss topics about the supply chain.

In this episode, Mitchell sits down with Brett Lankford, Director of Strategy and Innovation, and Chris Ryan, Sales Manager, as they dive into the critical role of sustainability in the supply chain, exploring Fetch Freight's commitment to ...

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Welcome to the Hit the Brakes podcast, where the seasoned logistics professionals at Fetch Freight dive into the top stories, market trends, and can't miss topics about the supply chain.

This week, we are joined by Brett Lankford, Director of Innovation and Strategy at Fetch Freight, and Louis Baxley, Sales Manager at Fetch Freight. They both recently attended the ACT Research Market Vitals Seminar and are here to share the...

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Welcome to the Hit the Brakes podcast, where the seasoned logistics professionals at Fetch Freight dive into the top stories, market trends, and can't miss topics about the supply chain. We have officially announced the successful integration of TextLocate into our suite of customer support tools at Fetch Freight, bringing an even higher level of efficiency and transparency within the industry. Join Brett Lankford, Director of...

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Welcome to the Hit the Brakes podcast, where the seasoned logistics professionals at Fetch Freight dive into the top stories, market trends, and can't miss topics about the supply chain.

This week, we are joined by Shawn Barker from Isometric Technologies (ISO). In part two of our two-part series, How to Reduce Your Cost-to-Serve, we discuss the essential tools and technology shippers can use to make informed, data-driven decis...

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Welcome to the Hit the Brakes podcast, where the seasoned logistics professionals at Fetch Freight dive into the top stories, market trends, and can't miss topics about the supply chain.

This week, we are joined by Shawn Barker from Isometric Technologies (ISO). In part one of our two-part series, How to Reduce Your Cost-to-Serve, we discuss what cost-to-serve really is, meeting service level requirements, and utilizing essenti...

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Welcome to Hit the Brakes podcast, where the seasoned logistics professionals at FetchFreight dive into the top stories, market trends, and can't miss topics about the supply chain.

In this episode, Mitchell is joined by his wife and business partner, Maggie! They discuss their top takeaways from the 2024 TIA Conference.

Please let us know if you have other questions to ask or topics to discuss! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fetchfreight.com⁠⁠⁠...

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March 27, 2024 15 mins

Welcome to the Hit the Brakes podcast, where the seasoned logistics professionals at Fetch Freight dive into the top stories, market trends, and can't miss topics about the supply chain.

In this episode, we talk all about fraud in the logistics industry and what red flags to be on the lookout for. Please let us know if you have other questions to ask or topics to discuss! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fetchfreight.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us o...

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Welcome to Hit the Brakes podcast, where the seasoned logistics professionals at Fetch Freight dive into the top stories, market trends, and can't miss topics about the supply chain.

In the final episode of our three-part series, 2024 Truckload Rates and Market Trends, we talk with Tim Denoyer, Vice President and Senior Analyst at ACT Research about what the coming year may look like in the industry. Please let us know if you h...

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February 21, 2024 11 mins

Welcome to the Hit the Brakes podcast, where the seasoned logistics professionals at Fetch Freight dive into the top stories, market trends, and can't miss topics in the supply chain.

In the second episode of our three-part series, 2024 Truckload Rates and Market Trends, we talk with Tim Denoyer, Vice President and Senior Analyst at ACT Research, about 2024 supply conditions. Please let us know if you have other questions to as...

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