Ever wondered how the rapid evolution of freight tech is actually impacting your bottom line? Kyler Ford from SupplyWolf joins the show to cut through the noise of the "AI everything" hype and talk about real decision-making for brokers and carriers!

We dive into the necessity of conducting a thorough tech audit to eliminate "death by a thousand cuts" from overlooked fees, how a supply-chain-centric marketplace can streamline your vendor discovery and onboarding process, and protect your company from cybersecurity threats.

Listen in as this conversation is all about moving the needle with intentional, high-ROI tools rather than just adding another logo to your dashboard!

About Kyler Ford

Kyler is the Co-Founder and CEO of SupplyWolf, a platform transforming how companies discover and evaluate supply chain technology. He brings over a decade of experience in supply chain and logistics technology, having led revenue and growth functions across multiple venture and private equity-backed companies.

Kyler previously served as Chief Revenue Officer at Trucker Tools and Logistics Studio, and as Vice President of Sales at Denim and Maven, where he focused on scaling go-to-market strategies and driving revenue growth. Throughout his career, he has also advised several supply chain technology companies, helping founders and leadership teams navigate growth, positioning, and market expansion.

Connect with Kyler

• Website: https://supplywolf.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylerford/

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Ready to ride the next wave of freight innovation? Tune in to today's conversation with our returning guest, Chris Kolquist of Koliway LLC!

Chris breaks down the high-stakes world of M&A in transportation and why now, in 2026, the real players are finally standing out.

We're cutting through the noise to discuss how AI and automation are completely leveling the playing field, making it so you don't need to be a top-five freight brokerage to have world-class resources, the reality of business development, the common pitfalls of hiring expensive sales teams without a system, and why a solid succession plan is the ultimate value-driver for any founder looking to exit!

If you're a small shop grinding it out or a mid-sized firm looking to scale through a strategic partnership, you shouldn't miss the raw and unfiltered insights from this episode!

About Chris Kolquist

Throughout his career, senior executive and strategic leader Chris Kolquist has been a catalyst in driving commercial growth, positive financial results, and maximum shareholder value in challenging and hyper-competitive markets. He has built a noteworthy reputation for understanding investments, delivering ROI objectives, managing massive change, and building highly effective cultures.

In 2021, Chris launched Koliway LLC, an investment and advisory firm specializing in investments, M&A transactions, board service, and advisory executive logistics work.

Chris began his career with Arthur Andersen, where he served as Senior Auditor from 1998 to 2001, conducting audits, M&A transaction support, and financial due diligence for buy-side and sell-side clients. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1998 and obtained his CPA license in 2001 (now inactive).

Connect with Chris

• Website: https://koliway.com/
• Email: ckolquist@koliway.com

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To Find Out More About My Freight Services

Visit https://freightcoachlogistics.com/

🤝 Shoutout to my sponsors!👇

• SPI Logistics | https://spi3pl.com/
• Revenova | https://revenova.com/freightcoach/
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Stop overcomplicating your logistics strategy and start winning in a shifting market in today's episode! Let's dive into why your ability to read market trends is the ultimate tool for building long-term customer trust, the massive geopolitical impact of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and how fluctuating fuel prices are the primary driver behind tightening capacity and rising rates across North America!

I also cover the $2.2 trillion federal budget proposal and what a $946 million FMCSA funding boost means for shifting the focus from enforcement to critical infrastructure efficiency.

Whether we are seeing a return to COVID-era market extremes or just a volatile new baseline, you'll hear the straight-talk data you need to rip the metaphorical Band-Aid off, have honest conversations with your shippers, and prove your worth as a top-tier transportation professional!

Resources / References

• https://www.ttnews.com/articles/trump-iran-hormuz-passage
• https://www.ttnews.com/articles/trump-dot-fmcsa-budget-2026
• https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freight-market-sees-covid-era-extremes-return

📊📉 Don't miss out on the latest market trends by subscribing to your TOP Transportation Morning Show! 🌎

🎬🎯 #TheFreightCoach Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to break down transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars!

To Find Out More About My Freight Services

Visit https://freightcoachlogistics.com/

🤝 Shoutout to my sponsors!👇

• SPI Logistics | https://spi3pl.com/
• Revenova | https://revenova.com/freightcoach/
• NMFTA | https://nmfta.org/
• DAT Freight & Analytics | https://www.dat.com/

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💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-jolly-a183aa6a/