The Long Haul from uShip

The Long Haul from uShip - Episode 019

Is NOW the Time for Big Rig Owner-Operators to Downsize?

Owner-operators behind the wheel of Class-8 big rigs face dropping spot rates and record high operating costs, primarily from fuel. This could mean many need to leave trucking entirely. But Kris Lamb, uShip’s CEO, says there’s another option. Listen to his interview with FreightWaves where he talks about the benefits and wisdom behind Downsizing to a sprinter van, box truck, or pickup with an enclosed trailer. Cut operating expenses in half!

The Long Haul from uShip - Episode 018

EPISODE 18

Fishing Kayaks and How to Ship Them — Featuring Vibe Kayaks
Vibe Kayaks makes one of the hottest fishing kayaks in the market today, but at 12’ and nearly 100lbs, the boats aren’t the easiest item to ship. Jacob Modrzynski, VP of Operations & Supply Chain at Vibe Kayaks sits down with uShip’s Dean Jutilla to talk about how Vibe is addressing global supply chain woes, testing and experimenting with new shipping models like “milk runs,” and how uShip’s first-to-final mile approach helped reduce damage rates and speed up delivery times.

The Long Haul from uShip - Episode 017

EPISODE 17
Meet uShip CTO Parimala (Pari) Rao

In this 1:1 interview with uShip’s new Chief Technology Officer, Pari Rao, you’ll learn about her career at IBM, Google, Microsoft, and The New York Times. Pari also shares what attracted her to uShip, the recruiting process, and thoughts on big opportunities in front of uShip -- and where Data Science, Internet of Things, and Big Data will play a part.

The Long Haul from uShip - Episode 016

EPISODE 16

Lower Booking Fees Mean More Income for Carriers 

uShip has reduced booking fees by about 25% for transporters across all its categories.  In this episode of The Long Haul, hosts Joe Hafkey and Dean Jutilla dig into how this translates into more money in carriers’ pockets in each of uShip's top commodities. Learn more about fee promotions.

The Long Haul from uShip - Episode 015

How Much Do Carriers Make on uShip? 
In this episode of The Long Haul, host Joe Hafkey and guest Dean Jutilla reveal the top-earning categories on uShip, along with key factors impacting those earnings and ways to optimize revenue in 2021.

The Long Haul From uShip - Episode 014

Online buyers have become accustomed to shipment tracking, but large and bulky e-commerce orders -- items like furniture, kayaks, and e-bikes -- can throw a wrench in that process. The Long Haul podcast host Joe Hafkey gets both the shipper and carrier perspective when it comes to digital shipment tracking (also known as Electronic Bill of Lading (eBOL). He interviews CircleB Shipping, a top 20 carrier on uShip and avid user or eBOL, as well as Dominique D., a uShip Customer Success Manager who reveals what high volume business shippers find most important when it comes to large-item shipment tracking and delivery.

The Long Haul from uShip - Episode 013

HOW TO HANDLE EYE STRAIN AND NIGHT DRIVING

 

Whatever takes you onto the road or highway after dark, glare and bright lights from on-coming traffic can be a major night driving hazard. Dr. Eric Buensecuso, a doctor of optometry for 25 years, shares his recommendations on lenses, tints and eyewear for night driving, as well as tips for coping with dry, tired eyes for longer trips. Also, as the nation’s largest truck-stop chains require face masks, The Long Haul podcast host Joe Hafkey talks with recurring guest Dean Jutilla about Iowa80, the World’s Biggest Truckstop that’s six times larger than The Pentagon and far easier to get into. If you think it’s just for truckers, think again. Half of Iowa80’s visitors are casual road trippers.

The Long Haul from uShip - Episode 012

EPISODE 12
Summer Transport Trend Spotting with uShip CEO Kris Lamb
The Long Haul podcast host Joe Hafkey sits down with uShip CEO Kris Lamb for an exclusive interview to talk about summer shipping trends and how providers on uShip can keep their trucks and trailers full. As uShip has seen freight demand on its marketplace rebound to pre-COVID 19 levels, Kris reveals top categories seeing a resurgence, what carriers might expect around freight volumes as states reopen, and how the impact of e-commerce is a golden opportunity for providers, whether they drive a sprinter van, car hauler, box truck, pickup, or flatbed.

The Long Haul from uShip - Episode 011

Joe and Dean discuss how an economic recovery and increased demand on uShip is bucking the trucking industry trend that finds many small fleets struggling to make ends meet. Find out what categories are driving the resurgence across uShip. They also share three things transporters can do right now to improve their uShip profiles and attract more business as things rebound across the marketplace, including exclusive shipments from serious business shippers.

The Long Haul from uShip - Episode 010

OVER-THE-ROAD DISPATCHES AND HOW TO THINK ABOUT USHIP FEES

uShip’s Joe Hafkey and Dean Jutilla share what they are hearing from first-hand conversations with some of uShip’s top high-volume carriers. Topics include state-to-state travel and tips for what documents to have if stopped when entering into a coronavirus hot spot state. They also discuss uShip fees, and at a time when freight is thin, the role uShip plays in serving as a freight source and marketing and sales department so transporters don’t need to do it themselves.