The Grawe Pod

October can provide trucking and logistics company leaders the opportunity to ask larger, strategic questions centered around how your organization can adjust to make next year better than the year you are closing out. In this episode of the Grawe Pod, we will be addressing a number of forward-thinking questions, including: What’s going to be different about the year ahead? What are you going to do differently to adjust to o...

Within the trucking industry and across a host of other industries, managing litigation issues has become a common aspect of running a business in recent years. During this episode of the Grawe Pod, we’ll be discussing the complexities of litigation in the business world, placing a particular focus on addressing litigation situations that trucking and logistics companies can encounter. Doug Grawe, the Founder and CEO of the Grawe ...

In this episode of the Grawe Pod, we are dedicating some time to place a focus on lease-purchase programs, exploring the benefits and challenges for both the independent contractors behind wheel and trucking companies providing the operating authority. Doug Grawe, the Founder and CEO of the Grawe Group, leads a comprehensive discussion on the topic that includes the legal and operational considerations for trucking organizations w...

Cedar Abadie, the founder of Iron Resolution Services, is our featured guest on the Grawe Pod as we discuss a host of timely topics, including nuclear verdicts, the growing role of mediation and the increased liability that brokers have with the capacity they utilize. Grawe Group Founder and CEO Doug Grawe is your host for a very interesting conversation with Cedar as two highly experienced transportation attorneys take a look at ...

For the decision makers at trucking and logistics companies, the freight market we are experiencing in 2025 requires the ability to be nimble while still staying true to your strengths as a company. And, as we hear in this episode of the Grawe Pod, today’s market environment also demands a sense of discipline within your fundamentals that incorporates both optimism and realism when evaluating opportunities and executing strategies...

One of the toughest challenges for decision makers at trucking and logistics companies is how to harness and utilize the key performance data that can increase efficiency and produce savings while also driving greater profitability. With the immense availability of data in the market today, it’s quite easy for company leaders to be overwhelmed and to feel like you are drowning in numbers and trends. In this episode of the podcast,...

It’s well known among trucking and logistics leaders that balancing multiple interests has long been one of the main challenges within the industry. In this episode of the Grawe Pod, we will be discussing some of the issues faced by trucking companies in relation to motor vehicle accidents, an organization’s safety program and the importance of consistency in operations. Grawe Group Founder and CEO Doug Grawe explores how trucking...

At both the federal and state levels, the changes related to regulations, policies and statutes impacting the trucking industry are happening at an increasingly rapid pace these days. In this episode, the Grawe Pod examines the challenges involved for the management teams of trucking and logistics companies as they navigate the regulatory changes that will have potential impacts on their respective operations. As you will hear, Gr...

An increase in mergers and acquisitions is one of the anticipated trends as 2025 begins to shape in the trucking and logistics industries. This episode of the Grawe Pod places a focus on key operational considerations that are critical in executing a successful business sale or buy. Doug Grawe, the Founder and CEO of the Grawe Group, takes an in-depth look at the operational keys when executing a merger or acquisition in the truck...

To open the 2025 season, the Grawe Pod dedicates our January episode to the always-important topic of driver retention. Doug Grawe, the Founder and CEO of the Grawe Group, discusses a wide range of considerations related to driver retention that fleet executives must weigh with Grawe Group Executive Business Partner Gary Randall. A veteran Operations Leader who has helped companies implement strategies that assist with driver rete...

The Grawe Pod closes out 2024 by placing a focus on the outlook for the freight market in 2025. Doug Grawe, the Founder and CEO of the Grawe Group, is joined by Grawe Group Executive Business Partner Gary Randall to discuss the current state of the trucking and logistics industry, highlighting the growing shift toward optimism in the market. As you will hear, Doug and Gary emphasize the importance of strategic planning for the upc...

In this episode of the series, we place a focus on the intricacies of contracts, risk management and liability within the trucking and logistics industries. Doug Grawe, the Founder and CEO of the Grawe Group, is joined by Grawe Group Executive Business Partner Gary Randall to discuss the significance of contracts between shippers, carriers and brokers along with essential contract provisions and their impact on operations. Doug an...

Cargo claims are a fact of life for trucking and logistics companies. This episode of the Grawe Pod places a focus on the critical topic of managing cargo claims that take place within the trucking and logistics industry. Grawe Group Founder & CEO Doug Grawe is joined on this episode by Grawe Group Executive Business Partner Gary Randall for a discussion that highlights the initial steps the people behind the wheel and their c...

Over the years, the Grawe Group has had the opportunity to work with a number of trucking companies that utilize independent contractors. While there are no doubt more challenges on the horizon from groups including plaintiffs’ attorneys and the Department of Labor, the proud nature of independent contractors means they will continue to be an important part of trucking’s future. In this episode of the Grawe Pod, we are placing a s...

According to a recent study, there are now approximately 58 million people in the United States who are engaged in some kind of independent contracting work. One growth sector for contract work is in the area of executive-level consulting. During this episode of the Grawe Pod, we will explore the wide range of considerations that trucking and logistics companies should be weighing when looking to contract with a consultant focused...

After looking inside the numbers from the latest jobs report, it’s no secret that companies across all industries are struggling in some way, shape or form to fill positions. There is also the issue of properly utilizing continuing training to maximize the talents of current employees. In this evolving job market, it has become critical that companies separate themselves with how they recruit, develop and retain talent. In this ep...

The freight market continues to remain challenging and, as this episode of the Grawe Pod points out, it’s a time when trucking and logistics companies should be finding ways to maximize efficiencies and manage cash flow. Podcast host Doug Grawe welcomes Grawe Group Executive Business Partner Gary Randall to discuss the current market and they share thoughts on workable strategies for improving a company’s order-to-cash process wit...

Recorded just two days following the end of Q1, Grawe Pod hosts Doug Grawe and Gary Randall collaborate on an important discussion covering several key points that trucking and logistics decision makers should consider as they evaluate their company’s performance. What Doug and Gary cover will help as decision makers plan ahead for the remainder of 2024 in an ever-changing market. As you will hear, Doug and Gary will share thought...

The recent headlines with the news of leadership changes at two of the nation’s largest trucking and logistics companies helped to place the topic of succession planning for your trucking company into the spotlight. In this episode, podcast host Doug Grawe addresses the key questions that trucking companies need to ask when building a succession plan for the business. As Doug notes, one of the first steps is figuring out what the ...