The TRUCK YEAH! Podcast
Calling all CPG shippers, truckers, and logistics pros... Welcome to The TRUCK YEAH! Podcast: your ultimate cheat code for smarter shipping, smoother logistics, and dominating the shelf where it matters most. Buckle up! It's time to learn, laugh, and get your freight on. Presented by Zipline LogisticsLearn more: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics
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99 | CPG Shipping Horror Stories (What We Can Laugh About Now)
<p>Late trucks. Rejected loads. Surprise fees. Missing pallets. The shipment that was supposed to be easy... until absolutely everything went wrong.</p><p>If you've worked in CPG logistics long enough, you probably have at least one shipping horror story that still makes you cringe.</p><p>In this episode of TRUCK YEAH!, we're revisiting some of the wildest, weirdest, and most stressful shipping situations we've encountered and, more importantly, what CPG brands can learn from them. </p><p>From preventable mistakes to completely unpredictable disasters, we'll break down what went wrong, how the situation was handled, and what...
98 | Q4 2026 Freight Market Forecast
<p>Peak season is colliding with record diesel prices, tighter capacity, and a freight network that still has no real margin for error.</p><p>Hosts Jesse Juett and Teddy Knox are joined by Zipline Logistics Co-founder Andrew Lynch for a blunt Q4 2026 freight market update that every shipper, brand, and supply chain team needs before the holiday rush hits full force.</p><p>You’ll discover:</p>Why the freight market is still tight even when the headlines say demand is “normal”How driver attrition, weak equipment orders, and cautious carrier behavior are shaping Q4What’s behind the diesel s...
97 | When to Hire a 3PL vs. In-House Logistics Coordinator
<p>At some point, almost every growing CPG brand asks the same question: Do we actually need a third-party logistics provider, or can we keep handling this ourselves?</p><p></p><p>The answer isn't always straightforward, so let's break down:</p>What a 3PL actually doesThe signs you've outgrown managing freight on your ownThe biggest misconceptions brands have about outsourcing logistics <p></p><p>Whether you're shipping your first retail order or scaling into national distribution, this episode will help you evaluate if partnering with a 3PL is the right move for your business.</p><p></p><p>If...
96 | Retailer Roulette: Can You Guess the Retailer?
<p>Every major retailer has its own personality, expectations, and logistics quirks. The problem is, most CPG brands don't realize those differences until they're paying fines, missing appointments, or scrambling to fix compliance issues.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of TRUCK YEAH!, we're playing Retailer Roulette!</p><p></p><p>We'll present real-world shipping scenarios, retailer requirements, and supply chain challenges, and our listeners have to guess which retailer we're talking about before we reveal the answer.</p><p></p><p>From appointment windows and OTIF requirements to pallet specifications and routing guides, we'll explore why shipping to...
95 | TRUCK YEAH! or TRUCK NO!?: Logistics Decisions That Make or Break CPG Brands
<p>Every CPG brand faces logistics decisions that seem small in the moment but can have massive consequences down the road.</p><p></p><p>Should you chase the cheapest freight rate? Expand into retail before your supply chain is ready? Carry extra inventory or risk stockouts? Switch 3PLs before peak season?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of TRUCK YEAH!, we're putting real-world supply chain decisions under the microscope. Each scenario gets one simple verdict: <b>Truck Yeah</b> or <b>Truck No</b>.</p><p></p><p>Through rapid-fire debates, real-world examples, and lessons learned from growing...
94 | Double Brokering: Crime Solvers
<p>A load disappears. A carrier vanishes. The paperwork doesn't match. </p><p></p><p>Sound like a logistics crime scene?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of TRUCK YEAH!, we're putting on our detective hats and investigating one of the freight industry's most persistent problems: double brokering. We'll walk through how these schemes work, the red flags that often get missed, and the steps shippers, brokers, and carriers can take to protect themselves.</p><p></p><p>Joined by Zipline Logistics Director of Carrier Sales, Sean Buckle, we'll walk through real-world scenarios in detective-style fun. You'll learn how...
93 | Why This CPG Founder Partnered with a Co-Man: Building a Brand You Actually Control
<p>Most CPG brands outsource manufacturing and hope for the best. Max Cunningham took a different approach.</p><p>After struggling to quit tobacco himself, Max founded Sesh to create the nicotine pouch he wished existed. Instead of relying entirely on a traditional co-man, he partnered with a manufacturer, invested in his own production equipment, and took greater control over how his products are made, all while keeping manufacturing in the U.S.</p><p>In this episode, Max shares why he made that unconventional decision, what it means for quality, innovation, and growth, and the lessons every CPG founder...
92 | Q3 2026 Freight Market Forecast
<p>Q3 is here, and the freight market isn’t slowing down!</p><p>Join Zipline Logistics Co-founder Andrew Lynch as he breaks down the biggest trends from Q2, what shippers should expect in the months ahead, and how major headlines like the Supreme Court’s 3PL liability ruling, hurricane season, and global disruptions could impact your supply chain. Plus, learn how KANOPI and Zipline’s retail expertise are helping brands stay ahead in an unpredictable market. Learn more:</p><p>Learn more: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/2026-q3-freight-market-update-forecast/ </p><p>Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics</p><h3>Chapters...
91 | The Fast & The Freightiest: Hollywood's Craziest Supply Chains
<p>In this special movie-themed episode of TRUCK YEAH!, Teddy and Jesse break down some of Hollywood's most memorable trucking, shipping, and transportation scenes while explaining why the real world of logistics can be just as intense. From high-speed truck chases and port heists to impossible delivery deadlines and last-minute route changes, they compare blockbuster action sequences to the everyday reality of moving freight across the country.</p><p>Grab your popcorn, buckle up, and prepare for a freight-fueled trip through Hollywood's version of logistics...and the surprisingly chaotic reality behind it.</p><p>Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee...
90 | Mastering Just-In-Time: The Strategy Behind Chex Finer Foods’ Supply Chain
<p>What happens when there’s no room for error in your supply chain?</p><p>Let's unpack the realities of running a just-in-time delivery model in today's unpredictable freight environment. Jack Hanna of Chex Finer Foods shares how Chex balances speed, efficiency, and resilience, the biggest misconceptions about JIT, and the strategies that keep products moving when every shipment matters. We also dive into the partnership between Chex and Zipline Logistics, memorable logistics saves, and practical lessons CPG brands can apply to their own supply chains.</p><p>Whether you're scaling a brand, managing inventory, or simply fascinated by su...
