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.

HIT THE BRAKES: The Can't Miss Topics in the Logistics Industry is a news podcast hosted by Fetch Freight, with 34 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Fetch Freight hosts HIT THE BRAKES: The Can't Miss Topics in the Logistics Industry, a news show with 34 episodes published.

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  Episode 34: More Than the Truck - What a Transportation Partner Really Does

  Sep 2, 202610 min

  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. Moving freight is about more than finding a truck. It’s about having a transportation partner who understands your business, priorities, and long-term goals. In this episode, Louis Baxley shares what separates a true transportation partner from a traditional freight broker and how technology, dedicated support, and a deeper understanding of your operation can create a stronger transportation strategy. Want to learn more about building a smarter transportation strategy? Check out these resources from the Fetch Freight team: Smarter Freight Strategy: How Proactive Planning Helps Reduce Transportation Costs How Our Trusted Carrier Network Keeps Your Freight Moving Smarter, Safer Freight Solutions: Technology Guided by Human Expertise Optimizing Your Freight Strategy: Choosing the Right Truck for the Job TIA Lunch & Learn Webinar: Small Brokerage, Big Tech Truck Types: Finding the Right Freight Solution Please let us know if you have questions or topics to discuss. Visit fetchfreight.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram .

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  Episode 32: The Evolution of Freight Fraud

  Jun 30, 20265 min

  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 explore how freight fraud has evolved from physical cargo theft into increasingly sophisticated digital schemes involving identity theft, email compromise, and fake carrier profiles. Carrier Sales Manager Eric Garcia joins to discuss how these tactics appear during vetting and onboarding, along with the key red flags we watch for to protect shipments throughout the entire lifecycle. Please let us know if you have other questions to ask or topics to discuss. Visit fetchfreight.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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  Episode 31: 2026 Mid-Year State of the Freight

  Jun 10, 202634 min

  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 and Brett share their mid-year market update covering why trucking capacity has tightened after years of excess, what’s driving spot rate increases, and how regulatory enforcement, insurance pressures, and driver/ELD crackdowns are impacting supply. They also discuss demand signals from AI-driven data center buildouts, inventory dynamics, and what tariffs and upcoming emissions rules could mean for rates in the second half of the year. Please let us know if you have other questions to ask or topics to discuss. Visit fetchfreight.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram .

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  Episode 30: DOT Blitz Week: What Shippers and Carriers Need to Know

  May 4, 20268 minS0

  <p>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.</p><p>Eric Garcia is joined by Chris Ryan to unpack what shippers and carriers need to know about DOT Blitz Week, also known as the CVSA’s International Roadcheck. Taking place May 12–14, this 72-hour enforcement event brings increased inspections across North America, with a focus on driver compliance and vehicle safety. Eric and Chris break down why DOT Blitz Week matters, the most common mistakes carriers make, and how bo...

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  Episode 29: Top Takeaways from the 2026 TIA Conference

  Apr 23, 20268 minS0

  <p>Welcome to the Hit the Brakes podcast, where theseasoned logistics professionals at Fetch Freight dive into the top stories, market trends, and can’t-miss topics about the supply chain.</p><p>In this episode of Hit the Brakes, Brooke Crifasi and Mitchell Lewis sit down to discuss our top takeaways from the 2026 TIA Capital Ideas Conference. Read the FetchNEWS story highlighting our top takeaways here.</p><p>Please let us know if you have other questions to ask or topicsto discuss. Visit fetchfreight.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.</p>

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