092 | Freight, Tariffs & AI in 2025: TQL’s Ryan O’Leary on What Shippers and Brokers Need to Know

01/10/2025 37 min
092 | Freight, Tariffs & AI in 2025: TQL’s Ryan O’Leary on What Shippers and Brokers Need to Know

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Send us a textTQL’s Ryan O’Leary on What Shippers and Brokers Need to KnowIn this powerhouse episode of the ACE Relocation Nation Podcast, host Dan Lammers sits down with Ryan O’Leary, freight brokerage expert from Total Quality Logistics (TQL) — the second-largest freight brokerage in North America.Together, they break down key freight and logistics trends for 2025, including:How tariffs are reshaping global trade and impacting supply chainsThe ripple effects at U.S. ports like Los Angeles, Long Beach, and SavannahWhat the broker liability Supreme Court case could mean for the trucking industryHow AI is transforming sales prospecting in freight and logisticsThe state of the household goods shipping market and what moving companies need to knowPlus, you’ll hear personal stories about hurricanes, cruises during storm season, and the secret logistics wisdom hidden in a good game of cribbage.Whether you're a shipper, carrier, freight broker, relocation company, or logistics professional, this episode delivers actionable insights and market intel you won't want to miss.🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:📦 Why freight volumes are shifting post-COVID and what it means for rates🌍 How tariff changes in 2025 are affecting import/export strategies🚢 What surging container volumes at U.S. ports signal for domestic trucking🧠 How artificial intelligence (AI) is used for freight lead generation⚖️ Why the TQL vs. Cox case could reshape broker-carrier liability law🏠 Trends in the household goods industry, warehousing, and shipping costs🤖 What technologies are streamlining communication and load tracking👤 Guest Bio: Ryan O’LearyRyan O’Leary is a senior freight broker at Total Quality Logistics (TQL), one of the largest freight brokerages in the U.S. With a background in opera and liberal arts, Ryan brings a unique mix of communication, analytics, and strategy to the logistics industry. He’s known for delivering high-touch service, clear communication, and smart solutions for household goods shippers and beyond.#FreightBroker #LogisticsIndustry #SupplyChain2025 #FreightTrends #ShippingIndustry #Tariffs #AIInLogistics #BrokerLiability #TransportationNews #PortCongestion #ACERelocationNation #RyanOLeary #TQL #PodcastInterview #MovingIndustry #Shippers #Brokers #FreightForwarding #SupplyChainNews #BusinessPodcast #Shippers #Brokers #FreightForwarding #SupplyChainNews #BusinessPodcast #ACERelocationNation #RyanOLeary #TQL #PodcastInterview #MovingIndustry #Tariffs #AIInLogistics #BrokerLiability #TransportationNews #PortCongestion #FreightBroker #LogisticsIndustry #SupplyChain2025 #FreightTrends #ShippingIndustryACE Relocation SystemsAtlasNet app on your smartphone AtlasNet iPhone AtlasNet Android

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