Carrier Vetting, Capacity Myths, and Global Conflict with Jason Miller

Carrier Vetting, Capacity Myths, and Global Conflict with Jason Miller

There are so many issues impacting the trucking landscape these days that it’s hard to keep up.  Host Andrew Elsener sat down with Jason Miller, a leading supply chain professor and logistics economist, to discuss those issues.  What ensued wasn't just a standard market update; it was a masterclass in the invisible mechanics fracturing today's supply chains.  Download Spot's latest Market Update report: https://spotinc.com/market-insights/

Seasonal Strangeness Fueling the Chaos

The shipping world is currently in a state of "seasonal strangeness." In our latest podcast episode, Spot Co-founder Andrew Elsener sits down with Senior National Account Directors Theo Mascari and Alex Buening to discuss the logistics marketplace and more.   From the surge in Florida floral volume to the "depleted profile" of the long-haul driver, this episode goes into detail on current market dynamics. Download Spot's latest Market Update report: https://spotinc.com/market-insights/

The March Madness of Logistics: Capacity Crunches and Rate Spikes

If you thought the logistics market was finally settling into a predictable "new normal," the last four weeks have served as a massive reality check. From regulatory shifts to fuel volatility, the industry is currently navigating a stretch that some experts are calling more tumultuous than in the early days of the pandemic. In our latest podcast, Andrew Elsener, Co-founder of Spot, sat down with Senior National Account Directors Theo Mascari and Alex Buening to break down the rapid shifts in the March marketplace. Here are the key takeaways for shippers and carriers trying to weather the storm. 3 Reasons to Listen:   * Understanding the Capacity Crunch * Navigating the Cost in Fuel * The Non-Domiciled CDL Regulation Factor Download Spot's March 2026 Market Update report: https://spotinc.com/market-insights/

Navigating the Shift: A Market Discussion

In our latest podcast episode, Andrew Elsener, Co-founder of Spot, sat down with two of Spot’s Senior National Account Directors, Theo Mascari and Alex Buening.  The group dissects the current state of the trucking market. From sudden rate surges to the rising threat of cargo theft, we covered the critical trends shippers and carriers need to watch as we move through the first half of the year.  Download Spot's February 2026 Market Update report: https://spotinc.com/blog/logistics-market-update-february-2026/ 3 Reasons to Listen:   * Service is still king, and especially right now.   * Learn the ups and downs of API vs. Human quoting.   * Learn more about the importance of Cargo Security in today's market.

What Others Won't | Under Pressure

When freight stops moving, every shipper knows the ticking clock becomes a countdown to a service failure, a claim, or a lost customer relationship. For high-value, time-sensitive, and perishable goods, reliability isn’t a perk; it’s non-negotiable. This is the story of how one of Spot’s National Account Directors, Nathan Lanhart, who manages some of Spot’s most critical lanes for key accounts, defines "commitment" not by contracts, but by showing up when everyone else says no. Learn more at https://spotinc.com/blog/what-others-wont-the-spot-experience/