Keeping Driver Pay Promises Using Automation
In the latest episode of McLeod Insights, we sat down with Tiffany Giekes, FlowLogix Business Analyst here at McLeod Software. We discussed how technology may be automated to ensure drivers are getting paid fairly and on time. Tiffany helps McLeod Software customers build out process automation routines using FlowLogix. She works alongside customers who need […]
Seizing the Promise of Digital Freight Matching: The Technology Available Today
In the latest episode of McLeod Insights, we sat down with our team members, Keri Hodnett, Product Owner of PowerBroker, and Dacia Gulledge, Product Owner of Interfaces. Keri gained experience working with both large and small brokerage companies before transitioning to her current role. Dacia came to McLeod from a web design and development background, […]
How to Make Less Experienced Employees More Effective
In this episode of McLeod Insights, we sat down with McLeod Data Scientist, Criss Wilson. We discussed how transportation companies can help their new employees become just as effective as their experienced personnel. As a longtime transportation professional and Data Scientist, Criss has a wide breadth of expertise in logistics, operations management, and distribution, with […]
Leadership Discussion: Adaptability and Technology in Transportation with Houston Vaughn, P&S Transportation
In this episode of McLeod Insights, Seth Clevenger, Managing Editor of Features at Transport Topics interviews Houston Vaughn, President, and COO of P&S Transportation. They discuss how P&S successfully adapted to the COVID-19 crisis, the role software and analytics play at P&S, the company’s guiding practices, and how technology has helped the company integrate its […]
Leadership Discussion with Lindsey Graves, Sunset Transportation
Our latest episode of McLeod Insights is a conversation from McLeod’s recent Virtual User Conference, featuring Lindsey Graves, COO of Sunset Transportation, and Deborah Lockridge, Editor-in-Chief of Heavy Duty Trucking. Deborah interviewed Lindsey to discuss her work as a leader in a family-owned business, and how Sunset Transportation uses McLeod Software to improve their daily […]
Trip Planning for Driver Efficiency
In our latest episode of McLeod Insights, we sat down with Chris Powers, Implementation Trainer at McLeod Software. We discussed driver retention, technology for trip planning, how dispatchers and drivers can work together to better manage trip planning, and how to better address service incidents. Why Are So Many Drivers Unsatisfied With Their Jobs? According […]
Using KPI’s to Reduce Driver Turnover
In our latest episode of McLeod Insights, we sat down with McLeod’s Barry Brookins. We discussed how a company can improve its driver retention and recruiting by ensuring it keeps the promises that it makes. Barry is the Director of Data Science here at McLeod. His wealth of experience guides him in discovering new ways […]
Bid Season is Near
In our latest episode of McLeod Insights, we sat down with Criss Wilson to discuss bid season in the transportation industry. Criss is a Data Scientist here at McLeod, and an industry veteran. As we head into fall, we also head into bid season. So what questions should you be asking of your team? Questions […]
Recognizing Seasonal Freight and Market Trends
In our latest episode of McLeod Insights, we sat down with McLeod’s Keri Hodnett and Maurika Hobson. We discussed market trends and freight forecasting as they relate to managing seasonal freight. Keri is the PowerBroker Product Manager at McLeod, and our Maurika is an Implementation Trainer. They bring a wealth of experience and expertise in […]
Best Practices for Dispatch Operations
In our latest episode of McLeod Insights, we sat down with McLeod Customer Advocate, Thorny Embly, to discuss how trucking companies can capitalize on their technology investment to best serve their customers and improve their overall business processes. Let’s take a look at some of Thorny’s advice for TMS best practices. Maximizing Your TMS for […]