In this keynote conversation President & CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association, Chris Burroughs joins FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell to discuss the state of the 3PL industry. Everything from the efforts to combat the rising fraud in the industry as well as what to expect for the rest of the year from the TIA.

Fraud continues to be one of the biggest threats to the freight industry, with bad actors constantly evolving their tactics. As we look ahead to 2025, what are the most pressing security challenges, and how can brokers and carriers protect their businesses? Join us for a crucial discussion with Lisa Haubenstock, VP of Product at Truckstop, as we dive into the state of fraud in freight and the strategies companies need to adopt to stay ahead.

In this fireside chat, Craig Klemp the VP of Global Partnership and Business Development at Front talks about how AI-powered customer service platforms are helping 3PLs grow marketshare and optimize their workflows.

Visibility is more than just dots on a map. Michael Caney, Chief Commercial Officer at Highway and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell breaks down how true visibility is more than just location services and the role it plays in true end-to-end solutions.

Kaylee Nix sits down with Nick Strober form Lean Solutions Group to talk about how while staffing trends across the transportation industry are changing, the key to ensuring the best possible team still boils down to the basics of recruiting and training.

Maggie Barnett, Esq., CEO of LVK and COO of ShipHero, discusses key lessons from launching LVK, strategies for scaling in logistics and overcoming challenges in a male-dominated industry. Looking ahead to 2025, she offers advice for those navigating change and driving innovation in fulfillment and shipping.

In this fireside chat, Ryan Joyce the CEO of freight intelligence platform Genlogs talks about how their nationwide network of sensor help brokers and carriers find assets and fight fraud.

Kaylee Nix talks to Matt Silver from Cargado about how cross-border freight will be caught up in a potential trade war. Plus he reveals his thoughts on broker transparency, the reality behind cross-border 3PLs, and more

In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, freight brokerage stands at the forefront of transformation. Join us for an insightful fireside chat with Jonah McIntire, Chief Platform Officer at Trimble, as he explores how AI is revolutionizing transportation and logistics. With over 15 years of experience driving digital change in supply chain management, Jonah will share his expertise on AI-driven freight procurement, automation, and the future of brokerage.

Temperature-controlled logistics relies heavily on data insights and knowing what is happening when packages are in transit. Juan Meisel, CEO and founder of Grip joins FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell breaks down the advantage AI can hold on the supply chain and efficiency.

In this fireside chat Bill Driegert, Executive Vice President and Head of Trucking at Flexport, joins us to talk about tariffs, technology, and the state of the freight market. We also look into updates on Convoy’s integration with the Flexport platform.

One of the hidden profitability levers in a 3PL is controlling appointment selection to maximize profitability. Join Jeff Kim (SVP, Enterprise Strategy & Initiatives, NTG) and Tom Curee (President, Qued) as they explore how top 3PLs understand that scheduling is not just an administrative task, but a key driver of success and financial performance.