The TRUCK YEAH! Podcast

Ever wondered about what CPG shows like Expo West, Newtopia Now, or SFA Fancy are like from the inside? Zipline Logistics sales reps, Tyler Mathews and Joe Lovell, are on the mic to spill all the tea from their time at these tradeshows. Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics More about CPG tradeshows: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/food-and-beverage-conferences/

Hosts Teddy and Jesse are joined by Krista Winner, a local business owner, soccer mom, and Costco enthusiast to chat about The Costco Effect. From bulk buys to bakery favorites, the trio explores what makes Costco a powerhouse in grocery retail and how its supply chain model sets it apart. Connect with Krista: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krista-winner-aud-189b541 More on Costco: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/quick-tips-for-costco-transportation/ More about Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics

This episode dives deep into the freight market variables at play heading into 2025 Q4. Hosts Teddy Lee Knox and Jesse Juett are joined by special guest Andrew Lynch, Co-founder of Zipline Logistics. "We're entering busy season, says Lynch in the episode. "This is the time typically, right? We normally see a peak during Q4 retail season: people start to prep for holiday shopping and start buying more snacks and sodas for tailgates. So, yeah, it should be humming out there." "Should be," said Juett in response, "is the key word. What appears to have happened is some inventories were pulled in, which means the 'stuff' is already here. So ocean freight continues to drop. We'll see what happens on the import side of things." "Yeah, there seems to be lag between what economic survey data says and what economic activity actually looks like," replied Lynch. "I don't know that I've ever seen anything like this. One month, the consumer is feeling down about inflation or their capacity to spend. So the next month, their spending is a bit lower. And then the following month, consumer sentiment polls really high. And then the month after that -- sure enough -- the consumer doesn't perform as well as we expected them to. Last I saw, consumer sentiment surveys were pretty positive. So, I'd like to think that will translate to better consumer activity in October and November. But it will be interesting to see how consumer mindset and actual economic data compare." Tune in for more updates in the CPG/retail freight market just like this: we’re talking all things tariffs, inflation, holiday spending, and more. Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics Read more about 2025 Q4: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/2025-q4-freight-market-update-predictions/

Target Corporation is a big player in the retail space. With over 1,900 locations in the United States alone, the store is a household name and its shelf space offers a big opportunity for any up-and-coming CPG brand. If your brand has recently secured shelf space at Target, there are some important behind-the-scenes steps to take before getting your product in front of shoppers. Teddy and Jesse cover it all in today's episode! Learn more about shipping to Target: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/consignee-spotlight-target/ Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics

Hosts Teddy and Jesse are joined by the CEO of rateHERO, Curtis Garrett, to discuss the value LTL shippers can tap into by partnering with a third party logistics provider (3PL). The trio discuss the different types of service providers in the LTL space, navigating these types of relationships, and keeping a "big picture" focus on partnerships over transactions. More info on rateHERO: https://www.ratehero.io/ Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics