The Grawe Pod

As trucking and logistics companies work to make the most of the opportunities in today’s transportation market, the Grawe Pod focuses this episode on the importance of ensuring your organization has the best alignment around the goals you are trying to achieve. Additionally, the discussion also highlights the value of consistent messaging from company leadership and utilizing well-communicated s...

As Q3 for 2026 begins to get rolling, the Grawe Pod places a spotlight on the opportunities and challenges ahead for trucking and logistics companies in the second half of the year as well as being prepared for 2027. Grawe Group Founder and CEO Doug Grawe is joined by Gary Randall for an insightful discussion covering topics including market strategies, operational discipline, network management and le...

For this episode of the podcast, Grawe Group Founder & CEO Doug Grawe examines two recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that will bring a collection of considerations into a new focus for trucking and logistics companies. Over the course of the episode, Doug offers practical insights on legal considerations as well as approaches for compliance.

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One of the realities of trucking is that the industry is filled with small- and medium-sized businesses. In this episode of the Grawe Pod, we will be exploring a number of the HR challenges that trucking operations with 100 employees or less must navigate within today’s business landscape. For an instructive discussion that covers a host of timely topics, Grawe Group Founder & CEO Doug Grawe ...

Wendy Greenland, the CEO of Openforce, joins the podcast for a thought-provoking  discussion that explores AI’s growing impact on transportation technology and some of the key challenges trucking and logistics companies face when navigating the complex landscape of independent contractor management. Grawe Group Founder & CEO Doug Grawe leads the conversation that also takes us through We...

With this episode, Grawe Group Founder & CEO Doug Grawe examines the U.S. Department of Labor’s February 26th release of the proposed rule that addresses the classification of independent contractors. Doug highlights the key components of the proposed rule that would rescind the Department of Labor’s 2024 rule related to Independent Contractor status that was issued by the Biden Adminis...

Grawe Group Founder & CEO Doug Grawe takes a look inside four topics that have come up quite often in the first weeks of 2026 during conversations with clients and professionals within the trucking and logistics industries. As you’ll hear, Doug opens the podcast by discussing the latest happenings related to broker liability. He notes an upcoming Supreme Court ruling that is expected to addre...

The Grawe Pod opens the year by discussing a collection of strategic questions, including: Is your company prepared to meet the challenges and make the most of the opportunities that will be found in the 2026 trucking and logistics market? Is your Sales strategy aligned with your Operations and Recruiting strategies? Have you defined your ideal customer? Have you properly evaluated your bid participati...

The Grawe Pod closes out 2025 by looking ahead to addressing a collection of strategic questions that decision makers for trucking and logistics companies need to consider as they prepare for the year ahead. What do you need to do to position your company to achieve wins in 2026? What are your goals? Do you have the proper alignment across your organization to realize your goals? Do you have the proper...

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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