<description>Winter weather is here — and so is the first major freight shock of December.

This week on The Transfix Take, Jenni Ruiz and market expert Justin Maze break down the impact of a sweeping nor’easter, early-season snow across the Midwest and Northeast, and the stunning closure of 10 Roads Trucking, the largest carrier shutdown since Yellow. With more than 2,500 trucks leaving the road, Maze explains why this could be the first of several ripples in an already depressed freight market.

Here’s what Jenni and Maze cover:

❄️ Nor’easter disruptions bring snow, ice, and road closures across PA, New England, and the Midwest

🚚 10 Roads Trucking shuts down, sending shockwaves through an industry still battling low volumes

📈 National average rate per mile creeps upward as winter weather and post-Thanksgiving pressure tighten capacity

🌤 Southeast leads gains, with freight to the Coastal region jumping nearly 6%

🌊 Coastal region strengthens, driven by increasing rates into the Northeast

🤠 South sees modest holiday-driven gains, but Maze expects rates to cool unless a deep freeze hits

🌽 Midwest volatility grows, especially on lanes heading into the Northeast amid heavy snowfall

🗽 Northeast dips slightly overall, but winter weather is likely to reverse that trend next week

🌲 West Coast resumes its slow climb, led by the Pacific Northwest as Christmas trees, produce, and seasonal freight pick up

Plus, Jenni and Maze talk driver safety in dangerous winter conditions and share a special Giving Tuesday message in support of the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, which provides critical assistance to drivers affected by shutdowns, illness, and financial hardship. Interested in donating? Use these links:

• Donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/freightfantasyleague
• Donate via Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/freightfantasyleague

This and more on The Transfix Take!
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Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.
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Winter weather is here — and so is the first majo…

Winter weather is here — and so is the first major freight shock of December.

This week on The Transfix Take, Jenni Ruiz and market expert Justin Maze break down the impact of a sweeping nor’easter, early-season snow across the Midwest and Northeast, and the stunning closure of 10 Roads Trucking, the largest carrier shutdown since Yellow. With more than 2,500 trucks leaving the road, Maze explains why this could be the first of several ripples in an already depressed freight market.

Here’s what Jenni and Maze cover:

❄️ Nor’easter disruptions bring snow, ice, and road closures across PA, New England, and the Midwest

🚚 10 Roads Trucking shuts down, sending shockwaves through an industry still battling low volumes

📈 National average rate per mile creeps upward as winter weather and post-Thanksgiving pressure tighten capacity

🌤 Southeast leads gains, with freight to the Coastal region jumping nearly 6%

🌊 Coastal region strengthens, driven by increasing rates into the Northeast

🤠 South sees modest holiday-driven gains, but Maze expects rates to cool unless a deep freeze hits

🌽 Midwest volatility grows, especially on lanes heading into the Northeast amid heavy snowfall

🗽 Northeast dips slightly overall, but winter weather is likely to reverse that trend next week

🌲 West Coast resumes its slow climb, led by the Pacific Northwest as Christmas trees, produce, and seasonal freight pick up

Plus, Jenni and Maze talk driver safety in dangerous winter conditions and share a special Giving Tuesday message in support of the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, which provides critical assistance to drivers affected by shutdowns, illness, and financial hardship. Interested in donating? Use these links:

• Donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/freightfantasyleague
• Donate via Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/freightfantasyleague

This and more on The Transfix Take!
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Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.


Transfix Take | Week of Dec 3 – Winter Weather Tightens Capacity as a Major Carrier Shuts Down

<description>The Thanksgiving surge is officially here — and for the first time in weeks, every region in the U.S. saw rates climb.

This week on The Transfix Take, Jenni Ruiz and market expert Justin Maze break down why the holiday push is giving carriers the upper hand, even as consumer demand remains muted and freight volumes stay historically low. With Black Friday on deck and winter weather circling parts of the country, the next few days could set the tone for the rest of the year.

Here’s what Maze and Jenni unpack:

📈 National rate pressure builds, with holiday disruptions pushing gains in every major region

🦃 Southeast heats up, driven by seasonal holiday commodities like citrus, sweet potatoes, and turkeys

🚚 Coastal region jumps nearly 1%, with freight to the Northeast spiking more than 2.5%

🌪 South shows steady gains, though storms across Texas and Oklahoma could create pockets of volatility

❄️ Northeast posts the smallest increase, despite lake-effect snow and unusual lane behavior

🌲 Midwest and West Coast emerge as the week’s breakout markets — Christmas tree season, produce, and tightening capacity push both regions to the top

🔮 December forecast: Maze expects a brief pullback after Thanksgiving, followed by a sharper climb in the back half of the month as capacity exits the market for holiday downtime

Plus, Jenni and Maze share Thanksgiving plans — and a definitive ranking of the best Thanksgiving sides.

This and more on The Transfix Take!
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Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.
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The Thanksgiving surge is officially here — and f…

The Thanksgiving surge is officially here — and for the first time in weeks, every region in the U.S. saw rates climb.

This week on The Transfix Take, Jenni Ruiz and market expert Justin Maze break down why the holiday push is giving carriers the upper hand, even as consumer demand remains muted and freight volumes stay historically low. With Black Friday on deck and winter weather circling parts of the country, the next few days could set the tone for the rest of the year.

Here’s what Maze and Jenni unpack:

📈 National rate pressure builds, with holiday disruptions pushing gains in every major region

🦃 Southeast heats up, driven by seasonal holiday commodities like citrus, sweet potatoes, and turkeys

🚚 Coastal region jumps nearly 1%, with freight to the Northeast spiking more than 2.5%

🌪 South shows steady gains, though storms across Texas and Oklahoma could create pockets of volatility

❄️ Northeast posts the smallest increase, despite lake-effect snow and unusual lane behavior

🌲 Midwest and West Coast emerge as the week’s breakout markets — Christmas tree season, produce, and tightening capacity push both regions to the top

🔮 December forecast: Maze expects a brief pullback after Thanksgiving, followed by a sharper climb in the back half of the month as capacity exits the market for holiday downtime

Plus, Jenni and Maze share Thanksgiving plans — and a definitive ranking of the best Thanksgiving sides.

This and more on The Transfix Take!
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Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.


Transfix Take Podcast | Week of Nov 25 – All Regions Up as Thanksgiving Tightens Capacity

<description>In this episode of Supply Chain Decoded, Jenni sits down with longtime friend and former Transfixer, Jack Pendergast, now Associate Director of Logistics at City Harvest, New York City’s first and largest food rescue organization. Together, they trace Jack’s journey from brokerages and fine art freight to purpose-driven logistics—moving millions of pounds of food and essentials to New Yorkers who need it most. 

Jack pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to keep a city fed: timing deliveries to food pantries with limited storage, navigating NYC traffic with a veteran union driver fleet, and managing peak season as holiday demand, marathons, and food drives all collide. He also shares how City Harvest is responding in real time to crises like government shutdowns—getting fresh food to military families, TSA workers, and other federal employees missing paychecks. 

They dive into why people, not just KPIs and tech, are the real backbone of any supply chain—from drivers and warehouse teams to community partners—and how City Harvest is thoughtfully modernizing its tech stack without losing sight of its mission: rescuing food that would otherwise go to waste and getting it into the hands of New Yorkers for free. 

Listen in to hear:

• How Jack’s brokerage background prepared him for nonprofit logistics
• What makes food rescue and produce logistics uniquely challenging
• Why relationships with drivers and community partners make or break operations
• Simple ways you (and your company) can support City Harvest this season 

Plus, learn how you can get involved in giving back during this holiday season. 
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Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.


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In this episode of Supply Chain Decoded, Jenni si…

In this episode of Supply Chain Decoded, Jenni sits down with longtime friend and former Transfixer, Jack Pendergast, now Associate Director of Logistics at City Harvest, New York City’s first and largest food rescue organization. Together, they trace Jack’s journey from brokerages and fine art freight to purpose-driven logistics—moving millions of pounds of food and essentials to New Yorkers who need it most. 

Jack pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to keep a city fed: timing deliveries to food pantries with limited storage, navigating NYC traffic with a veteran union driver fleet, and managing peak season as holiday demand, marathons, and food drives all collide. He also shares how City Harvest is responding in real time to crises like government shutdowns—getting fresh food to military families, TSA workers, and other federal employees missing paychecks. 

They dive into why people, not just KPIs and tech, are the real backbone of any supply chain—from drivers and warehouse teams to community partners—and how City Harvest is thoughtfully modernizing its tech stack without losing sight of its mission: rescuing food that would otherwise go to waste and getting it into the hands of New Yorkers for free. 

Listen in to hear:

• How Jack’s brokerage background prepared him for nonprofit logistics
• What makes food rescue and produce logistics uniquely challenging
• Why relationships with drivers and community partners make or break operations
• Simple ways you (and your company) can support City Harvest this season 

Plus, learn how you can get involved in giving back during this holiday season. 
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Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.




Supply Chain Decoded | Feat. Jack Pendergast, City Harvest

<description>In this very special edition of Supply Chain Decoded, we are honored to sit down with not one, but three titans of the industry: Eddie, David, and Kenny Lund. Recorded during their annual family hunting trip, the brothers join Jenni to pull back the curtain on the legacy of their father, Allen Lund, and the groundbreaking values that shaped a freight empire.

We dive deep into their new book, Be Good: The Allen Lund Story, which chronicles how Allen transitioned from rescuing a friend at C.H. Robinson to pioneering the modern brokerage model. From the cinematic "Wasatch fire" moment that redefined Allen’s faith and purpose to the "Monday Night Therapy" sessions that helped the family pen this history, this episode is about much more than moving freight.

Join us as we decode the heart of a family business that prioritizes drivers, treats employees like kin, and famously voted "not to participate" in a recession.

In this episode, we cover:

• The Origin Story: How Allen Lund’s early days and a "baptism by fire" led to the creation of a logistics powerhouse.
• The Matriarch: The critical, often unsung role Kathy Lund played in building the company's benefits and culture.
• Old School vs. New School: Why the Lunds believe AI should never replace the human relationship and the lost art of talking to drivers.
• The Secret Sauce: Decoding the Lund legacy in one simple, powerful line: "Be good, work hard, go to mass".

Whether you’re looking to decode the origins of the modern freight brokerage or simply want to hear a story about a family that continues to bet on relationships over algorithms, this episode is a must-listen. Be sure to pick up a copy of "Be Good: The Allen Lund Story" to experience the full legacy. And as Allen himself always said at the end of a call instead of goodbye—be good.

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Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.
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In this very special edition of Supply Chain Deco…

In this very special edition of Supply Chain Decoded, we are honored to sit down with not one, but three titans of the industry: Eddie, David, and Kenny Lund. Recorded during their annual family hunting trip, the brothers join Jenni to pull back the curtain on the legacy of their father, Allen Lund, and the groundbreaking values that shaped a freight empire.

We dive deep into their new book, Be Good: The Allen Lund Story, which chronicles how Allen transitioned from rescuing a friend at C.H. Robinson to pioneering the modern brokerage model. From the cinematic "Wasatch fire" moment that redefined Allen’s faith and purpose to the "Monday Night Therapy" sessions that helped the family pen this history, this episode is about much more than moving freight.

Join us as we decode the heart of a family business that prioritizes drivers, treats employees like kin, and famously voted "not to participate" in a recession.

In this episode, we cover:

• The Origin Story: How Allen Lund’s early days and a "baptism by fire" led to the creation of a logistics powerhouse.
• The Matriarch: The critical, often unsung role Kathy Lund played in building the company's benefits and culture.
• Old School vs. New School: Why the Lunds believe AI should never replace the human relationship and the lost art of talking to drivers.
• The Secret Sauce: Decoding the Lund legacy in one simple, powerful line: "Be good, work hard, go to mass".

Whether you’re looking to decode the origins of the modern freight brokerage or simply want to hear a story about a family that continues to bet on relationships over algorithms, this episode is a must-listen. Be sure to pick up a copy of "Be Good: The Allen Lund Story" to experience the full legacy. And as Allen himself always said at the end of a call instead of goodbye—be good.

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Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.


Supply Chain Decoded | Feat. Eddie, Kenny, and David Lund, Allen Lund Company

<description>The freight market is cooling just as the temperatures drop — and with Thanksgiving around the corner, things are about to get interesting.

This week on The Transfix Take, Jenni Ruiz and market expert Justin Maze break down the state of the freight market as we hit the midpoint of November. The national average rate per mile dips slightly to $1.66, and while capacity remains loose, early winter weather could shake things up in key regions.

Here’s what Maze and Jenni unpack:

📉 Rates hold mostly flat across the board — down just a couple of cents week-over-week

🌨 Winter weather hits the Midwest and Northeast, but capacity hasn’t tightened yet

📊 Southeast and Coastal regions stay steady, with movement depending on destination

📉 South softens as rates continue to trend downward in Dallas and Fort Worth

🌽 Midwest leads gains with early snowfall pushing rates higher in Chicago and Indianapolis

🗽 Northeast continues to decline, though lake-effect snow could bring short-term spikes

🌲 West Coast begins to heat up as the Pacific Northwest enters produce and Christmas tree season

Maze shares his outlook heading into Thanksgiving and predicts where volatility will surface first as Q4 freight picks up.

This and more on The Transfix Take!
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Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.
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The freight market is cooling just as the tempera…

The freight market is cooling just as the temperatures drop — and with Thanksgiving around the corner, things are about to get interesting.

This week on The Transfix Take, Jenni Ruiz and market expert Justin Maze break down the state of the freight market as we hit the midpoint of November. The national average rate per mile dips slightly to $1.66, and while capacity remains loose, early winter weather could shake things up in key regions.

Here’s what Maze and Jenni unpack:

📉 Rates hold mostly flat across the board — down just a couple of cents week-over-week

🌨 Winter weather hits the Midwest and Northeast, but capacity hasn’t tightened yet

📊 Southeast and Coastal regions stay steady, with movement depending on destination

📉 South softens as rates continue to trend downward in Dallas and Fort Worth

🌽 Midwest leads gains with early snowfall pushing rates higher in Chicago and Indianapolis

🗽 Northeast continues to decline, though lake-effect snow could bring short-term spikes

🌲 West Coast begins to heat up as the Pacific Northwest enters produce and Christmas tree season

Maze shares his outlook heading into Thanksgiving and predicts where volatility will surface first as Q4 freight picks up.

This and more on The Transfix Take!
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Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.


Transfix Take | Week of Nov 11 – Freight Cools as Winter and Holiday Demand Collide

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