From time to time, we’ll re-air a previous episode of the show that our newer audience may have missed. During this episode, Santosh is joined by Chris Jamroz, CEO of Roadrunner Freight. In this conversation, Santosh and Chris explore the transformative impact of technology and innovative business models in the less-than-truckload (LTL) freight sector. Chris shares his journey from investment banking to logistics, detailing Roadrunner's significant turnaround. The discussion covers the complexities of the LTL market, the importance of disciplined pricing, and the role of technology in modernizing the industry. Chris emphasizes the need for automation and digitization to enhance efficiency and reduce manual tasks, highlighting the sector's potential for growth and improvement. Don’t miss this great conversation. Highlights from their conversation include:Chris’s Background and Journey to Roadrunner (1:18)Roadrunner's Comeback Story (2:39)Vision for Roadrunner's Future (4:50)Management Frameworks (6:15)Understanding LTL (9:33)Types of Freight for LTL (12:46)LTL Pricing Complexity (15:02)Carrier Pricing Philosophy (18:13)Current State of the LTL Market (21:34)Freight Brokers and LTL (23:58)Investment in Technology (26:31)Impact of US Elections on Supply Chains (28:40)Overused Business Buzzwords (29:02)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (29:32)Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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