The TRUCK YEAH! Podcast
Episodes
84 | The Power of Content in Logistics: Helping CPG Brands Scale Smarter
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most 3PLs rely on sales calls and industry jargon to reach shippers. But what happens when a logistics company treats content like a strategic advanta...
83 | Dominating Drop Trailer Deliveries
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When supply chain chaos hits—whether from seasonal peaks, unexpected surges, or a warehouse that’s bursting at the seams—CPG brands need options...
82 | How to Spot (and Avoid) a Love-Bombing Logistics Partner
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There are tons of general 3PLs out there who bait CPG brands by selling a dream that promises not only the best rates but the best service, too. Some ...
81 | Leveraging AI & Robotics to Optimize Supply Chains
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to run a $250M fulfillment network that powers billions of mailpieces, survives peak season chaos, and still ranks #1 in effi...
80 | What CPG Brands Get Wrong About Warehousing and How to Fix It
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Vice President of River Plate, Inc., Leo Rodriguez, breaks down what CPG brands really need to understand about warehousing and fulfillment strategy a...
79 | 2026 CPG Logistics Industry Predictions
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your 2025 Supply Chain Wrapped is here, plus expert predictions on where the freight market is headed in 2026 and beyond. Tune in and stay ahead of th...
78 | "Put it in reverse, Terry!" (Reverse Logistics for CPG Brands)
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every CPG brand wants their products flying off the shelf…but what about what comes back? Let’s talk reverse logistics: the secret to saving money...
77 | Diagnosing Supply Chain Health via Cadence Tracking
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your supply chain calmly vibing or silently screaming for help? One of the easiest ways to find out is by tracking your order cadence — AKA the h...
76 | CPG Tradeshow Tea with Zipline Sales Reps
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
75 | Collaborative Partnerships with David Commiskey
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Commiskey, CEO of Zipline Logistics, joins us to talk all things partnership, growth, and creating winning logistics strategies for CPG brands. ...
74 | The Costco Effect
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 bul...
73 | Tips for Navigating Christmas Tree Season
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s nearly that time of the year! This holiday season, between 25 to 30 million Christmas trees will be piled onto flatbeds and make their way to ...
72 | 2025 Q4 Freight Market Update & Predictions
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 gue...
71 | Optimizing LTL Deliveries with a Niche Go-to Market Strategy
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Curtis Garrett makes his third appearance on the show to talk go-to market LTL strategy for niche 3PLs like Zipline. “If I think back through the ye...
70 | Shipping to Target: Everything CPG Brands Need to Know
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 sh...
69 | UNFI System Outage from Cyberattack: Key Takeaways for CPG Brands
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At the beginning of June 2025, UNFI was hit by a cyberattack and was forced to shut down its entire network to contain the incident. The outage preve...
68 | The True Value of a 3PL in Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Transportation
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 par...
67 | Beat the Back-to-School Rush with Strategic Logistics
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last year, back-to-school (BTS) sales totaled a whopping $35 billion, cementing BTS as the second largest retail season behind the holidays. This year...
66 | 2025 Q3 Freight Market Updates & Predictions
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Zipline Logistics TRUCK YEAH! Podcast, hosts Jesse Juett and Teddy Lee Knox welcome back Andrew Lynch, President and Founder of...
65 | Shipping to Sam's Club: Everything CPG Shippers Need to Know
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scoring Sam’s Club as a retail partner can be a game-changer for CPG brands. With its massive member base and national reach, landing shelf space at...
64 | Tariffs in 2025: Everything CPG Shippers Need to Know
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Zipline Logistics TRUCK YEAH! podcast, Jesse Juett and Teddy Lee Knox are joined once again by Co-Founder and President, Andrew...
63 | Potential Impact of Tariffs on the LTL Market with Curtis Garett, CEO of rateHERO
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Zipline Logistics Podcast, hosts Jesse Juett and Teddy Lee Knox dive into one of the most pressing topics facing CPG supply cha...
62 | How to Win More Shelf Space During Beverage Season
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is heating up — and so is demand in the beverage industry. In this episode of TRUCK YEAH!, we break down what peak beverage season really mea...
61 | How to Track KPIs and Stand Out to Retail Buyers
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the biggest retailers in the game like Walmart, Costco, and Amazon only grow in market share, how can small and mid-sized CPG brands stand out from...
60 | How to Avoid Freight Freeze Damage in Cold Temperatures
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
January 2025 endured the coldest temperatures in the Lower 48 since 1988. It’s been a brutal one to say the least. Were your shipments equipped to e...
59 | 2025 Q2 Freight Market Update & Predictions with Andrew Lynch
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in for the latest updates in the CPG/retail freight market: tariffs, dockworker strikes, inflation, blitz weeks, and more. Zipline Logistics Pres...
58 | How to Dominate the Shelf This Produce Season
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Produce season can impact CPG shippers when carriers begin devoting trucks to moving high crop volumes. This additional volume can tighten capacity, d...
57 | Shipping to Walmart: Everything CPG Brands Need to Know
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you recently scored a purchased order (PO) from Walmart, congratulations! You must be super excited. But you may also be wondering how you’ll ge...
56 | Shipping to Aldi: Everything CPG Shippers Should Know
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whereas most retailers leave it up to suppliers to coordinate transportation with carriers, Aldi is completely different. They actually own the relati...
55 | NMFC Updates CPG Shippers Should Know in 2025
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The NMFTA issued several NMFC changes that went into effect over the last year or so. To help simplify an overwhelming amount of information and chang...
54 | Port Strike Averted: What CPG Shippers Need to Know
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A potential crisis at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports has been averted as the International Longshoremen’s Association and U.S. Maritime Alliance re...
53 | 2025 Freight Market Updates and Predictions with President Andrew Lynch
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Going into the fourth quarter, we started seeing small signs of a more balanced market than we have in two years,” reports Andrew Lynch, Presiden...
52 | Shipping Candy: Everything CPG Shippers Need to Know
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Please welcome Gary Davis, President & CEO of All-State Food Brokerage (ASB), a leading food brokerage for the snack food and sweets category. Gar...
51 | Top Food and Beverage Shows for CPG Brands
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teddy and Jesse are here to talk all things trade shows/conferences for food & beverage brands. Tune in to learn: What you can expect at these sho...