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)
About The Future of Supply Chain
During each episode of The Future of Supply Chain, we sit down with a different entrepreneur, investor, or industry veteran to discuss their story, views on the industry, and how we can collectively build the future of supply chain together. Listen to more episodes at https://www.dynamo.vc/podcasts.
About Dynamo Ventures
Dynamo Ventures is a pre-seed and seed stage fund that invests in supply chain and mobility startups, worldwide.