When a truck breaks down, time isn’t just money. It’s survival. Fleets lose thousands for every day a vehicle is sidelined, while drivers are left frustrated and in the dark. That’s the reality Alex Bezzubets, Founder and CEO of myMechanic, set out to fix.

In this episode, Alex shares how myMechanic is tackling the technician shortage, cutting wasted calls, and giving fleets, drivers, and service providers the real-time coordination they’ve been missing.

Key takeaways:

• Roadside downtime can cost fleets thousands per day, making response speed critical.
• myMechanic eliminates up to 90% of the phone calls typically required during a breakdown.
• Fleets, drivers, and mechanics see the same updates, photos, and approvals in real time.
• The platform is agnostic, connecting providers and fleets without bias or ownership conflicts.
• Connectivity, not just technician supply, is the real bottleneck in roadside repairs.

LINKS:

• Alex's LinkedIn
• myMechanic's Website

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What happens when a trucking kid grows up to become the industry’s “Armchair Attorney”? Matthew Leffler is a third-generation trucking professional turned lawyer who has made it his mission to explain freight’s most complicated legal battles in plain English.

From nuclear verdicts to AB5 fallout, broker transparency fights to chassis choice rulings—he translates court cases into actionable strategies carriers and brokers can actually use. If you’ve ever felt lost in the legal jargon but know your business depends on getting it right, this conversation is for you.

Key takeaways:

• Broker transparency debates will reshape contracts, workflows, and margins.
• Carriers can mitigate nuclear verdict risks by controlling safety and documentation.
• AB5 compliance requires pragmatic playbooks for carriers and owner-operators.
• Chassis choice rulings are a rare legal win, lowering costs for motor carriers.
• Non-compete clauses often stifle careers more than they protect brokerages.

LINKS:

• Matthew's LinkedIn
• Lord of the Rings Logistics with Matthew Leffler Armchair Attorney

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Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interviews powered by SPI Logistics to hear from the company's agents on how they took the entrepreneurial leap.

Shipium is the ML-powered shipping platform built by the executives that created Amazon's supply chain technology. They help 3PL & retail leaders like Stord, Ryder, and Saks Off 5th to reduce shipping costs by an average of 12% while improving on-time delivery.

CargoRex is the logistics industry’s go-to search platform—connecting you with the right tools, services, events, and creators to explore, discover, and evolve.

Digital Dispatch manages and maximizes your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers.

From AI agents that negotiate contracts to the surprising world of private-label branding, this month’s Freight Friends covers the big shifts shaping logistics right now. Blythe and Grace Sharkey break down Grace’s experience at the Change event, the rise of HappyRobot and other AI-driven workflows, the state of reverse logistics, and how private-label strategies are influencing everything from Costco to Meghan Markle’s failed brand.

Key takeaways:

• Supply chain executives at the Change event are prioritizing education and AI readiness.
• AI adoption is slowing in some areas, but practical agents like HappyRobot are gaining traction.
• Reverse logistics is becoming a bigger operational challenge for retailers and manufacturers.
• Private label strategies separate brand failures from retail giants like Costco.
• Marketing plays, community spotlights, and Source-to-Porch stories keep freight creative and human.

LINKS:

• Grace’s LinkTree
• Returns Category on CargoRex
• Didero AI
• NRF and Happy Returns Report
• Michael Gessen’s Direct Mail Marketing Efforts
• Reachdesk Website
• HappyRobot Website

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interviews powered by SPI Logistics to hear from the company's agents on how they took the entrepreneurial leap.

Shipium is the ML-powered shipping platform built by the executives that created Amazon's supply chain technology. They help 3PL & retail leaders like Stord, Ryder, and Saks Off 5th to reduce shipping costs by an average of 12% while improving on-time delivery.

CargoRex is the logistics industry’s go-to search platform—connecting you with the right tools, services, events, and creators to explore, discover, and evolve.

Digital Dispatch manages and maximizes your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers.