Kristy Knichel: Freight Fraud, Recessions Lessons & Tech Bets
From Driving Forward Podcast by GLCS, INC.
February 27, 2026 · 1h 0m
About this episode
The episode revisits a conversation on freight fraud, recession lessons, and technology investment with Kristy Knichel, CEO of Knichel Logistics.
This week, we’re revisiting a powerful past conversation between Nate Johnson and Kristy Knichel, CEO of Knichel Logistics. It may be a rerun, but the lessons are as relevant as ever. From freight fraud to recession pressure to disciplined technology investment, this episode covers the real forces shaping freight markets behind the scenes and what strong operators are doing about them. Key Topics of Discussion: ⚠️Freight Fraud & Cargo Theft: The red flags leaders cannot afford to ignore, where threats are evolving, and how to protect both loads and reputation. 📝Recession Lessons: How Knichel Logistics navigates economic headwinds and why fundamentals, not panic, determine who survives a cycle. 💬Communication & Leadership: The internal pressure points growing teams face and the leadership shifts that keep organizations aligned when margins tighten. Whether you’re running a brokerage, leading a carrier, or shaping logistics strategy, this conversation delivers grounded perspective from two industry voices who understand freight from the inside out. ▶️ Watch or rewatch the full episode and apply the lessons to where your business stands today.
People in this episode
Host: Nate Johnson
Guest: Kristy Knichel
Topics covered
- Freight Fraud
- Recession Lessons
- Technology Investment
- Leadership
- Communication
- Logistics Strategy
Keywords
- freight fraud
- cargo theft
- recession
- technology investment
- leadership
- logistics
- communication
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Knichel Logistics
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