FreightWaves kicks off 2025 event season with 3PL Summit 

FreightWaves’ 2025 3PL Summit brought together experts from across the transportation industry on Wednesday to deliver their thoughts on trends that will impact 3PLs this year. 

Topics included fraud, market conditions, hiring and more. 

You can find all of our segments from the summit below or directly on the FreightWaves YouTube page.

Keynote: Chris Burroughs, TIA

In this keynote conversation, President and CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association Chris Burroughs joins FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell to discuss the state of the 3PL industry. The two outline everything from efforts to combat rising fraud in the industry to what to expect for the rest of the year from the TIA.

Fireside Chat: Lisa Haubenstock, Truckstop

Fraud remains one of the biggest threats to the freight industry with bad actors constantly evolving their tactics. As we look ahead to 2025, what are the most pressing security challenges, and how can brokers and carriers protect their businesses? We discuss the crucial issue with Lisa Haubenstock, VP of product at Truckstop, as we dive into the state of fraud in freight and the strategies companies need to adopt to stay ahead.

Fireside Chat: Craig Klemp, Front 

In this fireside chat, Craig Klemp, VP of global partnership and business development at Front, talks about how AI-powered customer service platforms are helping 3PLs grow market share and optimize their workflows.

Fireside Chat: Michael Caney, Highway

Visibility is more than just dots on a map. Michael Caney, chief commercial officer at Highway, and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell break down how true visibility is more than just location services and the role visibility plays in real end-to-end solutions.

Fireside Chat: Nick Strober, Lean Solutions Group

Kaylee Nix sits down with Nick Strober from Lean Solutions Group to talk about how, while staffing trends across the transportation industry are changing, the key to ensuring the best possible team still boils down to the basics of recruiting and training.

Fireside Chat: Tom Curee, Qued, and Jeff Kim, NTG

One of the hidden profitability levers in a 3PL is controlling appointment selection to maximize profitability. Join Jeff Kim, SVP of enterprise strategy and initiatives, NTG, and Tom Curee, president of Qued, as they explore how top 3PLs understand that scheduling is not just an administrative task, but a key driver of success and financial performance.

Fireside Chat: Jonah McIntire, Trimble 

In an era when artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, freight brokerage stands at the forefront of transformation. Join us for an insightful fireside chat with Jonah McIntire, chief platform officer at Trimble, as he explores how AI is revolutionizing transportation and logistics. With over 15 years of experience driving digital change in supply chain management, McIntire will share his expertise on AI-driven freight procurement, automation and the future of brokerage.

Fireside Chat: Maggie Barnett, LVK

Maggie Barnett, Esq., CEO of LVK and COO of ShipHero, discusses key lessons from launching LVK, as well as strategies for scaling in logistics and overcoming challenges in a male-dominated industry. Looking ahead to 2025, she offers advice for those navigating change and driving innovation in fulfillment and shipping.

Fireside Chat: Ryan Joyce, Genlogs

In this fireside chat, Ryan Joyce, CEO of freight intelligence platform Genlogs, talks about how the company’s nationwide network of sensors helps brokers and carriers find assets and fight fraud.

Fireside Chat: Juan Misel, Grip Shipping

Temperature-controlled logistics relies heavily on data insights and knowing what is happening when packages are in transit. Juan Meisel, CEO and founder of Grip, joins FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell to break down the advantage AI can hold on the supply chain and efficiency.

Fireside Chat: Matt Silver, Cargado

Kaylee Nix talks to Matt Silver from Cargado about how cross-border freight will be caught up in a potential trade war. Plus he reveals his thoughts on broker transparency, the reality behind cross-border 3PLs and more.

Fireside Chat: Bill Driegert, Flexport

In this fireside chat, Bill Driegert, EVP and head of trucking at Flexport, joins us to talk about tariffs, technology and the state of the freight market. We also look into updates on Convoy’s integration with the Flexport platform.

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