
Beyond The Road | The ATS Podcast
Key transportation industry updates to help you stay ahead of the curve.
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57 episodes
Everything You NEED To Know About Tariffs
For shippers: https://hubs.li/Q03f6QT70For drivers: https://hubs.la/Q03f6KjB0Confused about tariffs? You're not alone.In this episode of Beyond the Road, industry experts break down everything you need to know about tariffs, fro...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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35:46

Blitz Week 2025 | CVSA Roadcheck Survival Guide
For shippers: https://hubs.li/Q03f6QT70For drivers: https://hubs.la/Q03f6KjB0In this high-impact episode of Beyond the Road, ATS experts dive deep into CVSA’s annual Roadcheck Blitz, happening May 13–15, 2025. With increased roadsid...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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32:19

Freight Recession Over? What’s Next for Shipping Rates & Capacity in 2025
Free resources: https://hubs.li/Q02yPFW70The trucking industry is constantly evolving, and understanding contracts, insurance, and market trends is crucial for shippers, carriers, and brokers alike. In this episode of Beyond the Road, we si...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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38:09

How Tariffs Could Affect Produce Season For Shippers
Free resources: https://hubs.li/Q02yPFW70Produce season is right around the corner, and it’s bringing big changes to the trucking industry. How will it impact rates, capacity, and supply chains?In this episode of Beyond The Road, ho...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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24:48

Trucking Industry Update & Frost Laws Planning
Free resources: https://hubs.li/Q02yPFW70Welcome back to Beyond The Road, the trucking industry podcast! In this episode, we’re tackling a topic that’s both timely and critical—Frost Laws—and how they impact heavy haul shipping.Host...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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21:30

2025 Freight Forecast: What’s Next for the Brokerage Industry?
Free resources: https://hubs.li/Q02yPFW70The transportation industry is shifting as we move into 2025, and in this episode of Beyond the Road, host Eric sits down with James Geiske (Regional Sales Director) and Ty Holstrom (VP of National S...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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34:19

Vans Forecast 2025 | Trucking Industry Trends & Insights
Free resources: https://hubs.li/Q02yPFW70In this episode, host Justin Werner is joined by Troy Dessert and Lars Offerdahl to discuss the future of the van freight market as we head into 2025. From shifting economic conditions to new policie...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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31:13

Inauguration, Winter Weather in Florida and More | January 2025
Free resources: https://hubs.li/Q02yPFW70In this episode, host Justin Werner is joined by industry experts Reid Eggen and Jason Wald to discuss the 2025 Q1/Q2 pricing update and forecast. Dive into the latest trends shaping the trucking ind...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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30:04

Heavy Haul and Wind Energy: 2025 Forecast
Free resources: https://hubs.li/Q02yPFW70Join host Justin Werner as he dives deep into the future of heavy haul trucking and wind energy transportation with industry experts Jake Black and Andrew Beckmann. This episode offers critical insig...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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32:24

What To Expect In Flatbed Shipping For 2025
Free resources: https://hubs.li/Q02yPFW70Flatbed Shipping Projections for 2025 | Industry Insights and Market TrendsIn this episode, host Justin Werner is joined by industry experts Lyle Jankee and Nicole Meyer to discuss flatbe...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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25:24

Project Freight Secrets REVEALED: What Drivers & Shippers MUST Know
Free resources: https://hubs.li/Q02yPFW70Port Strike Information: https://hubs.li/Q030pvNP0⏵ Project Coordination in the Trucking IndustryIn this episode, hosts Eric, Derek, and Hailey dive into the world of project coordination and...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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32:32

How Marketing Plays A Huge Role In Your Success
Free resources: https://hubs.li/Q02yPFW70Marketing plays a pivotal role in shaping industries, and transportation is no exception. In this episode, host Holli Harter is joined by Brenda Schermerhorn and Maddy Marquette to explore how ma...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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58:49

The Election, Market Rates & Hot Sauce Trivia
Free resources: https://hubs.li/Q02yPFW70In this special episode, we’re bringing you the latest updates on market trends and pricing insights in the trucking industry, along with some fun twists! Join our host and two expert guests from the...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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41:32

Job Market Tips & Concerns
Career Success Center: https://hubs.li/Q02WDLxf0Career Openings: https://hubs.li/Q02WDLxX0ATS Learning Hub: https://hubs.li/Q02yPFW70In this episode, we’re unpacking the latest career opportunities in the trucking industry and p...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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44:40

Transportation Market Update and Forecast | October 2024
Eric, Jason and Ty discuss Q4, the upcoming port strike and what you can expect.
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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28:58

Transportation Market Update and Forecast | September 2024
Free Resources: https://hubs.li/Q02yPFW70Are you an ATS customer and not on the customer portal? Contact your ATS rep to get set up for free: https://hubs.li/Q02PvhcZ0September is a transitional time: School starts, regular season b...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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20:36

August 2024 Transportation Market Update and Forecast
Free Resources: https://hubs.li/Q02yPFW70August represents a turning point in the year’s ebb and flow of freight. The summer slowly starts to shift toward cooler weather, students head back to school, and harvest begins on new crops in mult...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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31:18

July 2024 Van Transportation Market Update and Forecast
Free Resources: https://hubs.li/Q02yPFW70July is a hot month in the trucking industry, and we're not talking about weather. (At least, not just the weather - it gets freaking hot in these cabs, people!)As Q3 kicks off in July, we se...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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26:02

Ep. 38 | June 2024 Transportation Market Update and Forecast | Brokerage
ATS Learning Hub: ATS Learning Hub: https://hubs.ly/Q02r2r6V0June in the trucking industry kicks off summer with the 4th of July, travel, concerts, back to school, construction and more! Today, we meet with Eric, Mike and Dean from ATS ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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45:50

Ep. 37 | May 2024 Open-Deck Transportation Market Update and Forecast
Topics covered in this episode:Overview of Open-Deck Trucking Markets in 2024Trucking Industry Cost Pressures | Current StateHow prices are calculatedWhat happens in May and Spring in Open-Deck Ship...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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18:59

Ep. 36 | April 2024 Open-Deck Transportation Market Update and Forecast
Open-deck freight shipping is one of the most complicated segments of the transportation industry. The flatbed marketplace, although a vital piece of the U.S. economy, is influenced by external forces like weather and government spending. <...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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30:42

Ep. 35 | Trucking Industry Update March 2024: Let's Talk Freight Rates
2023 was a difficult year for trucking companies. It was a great one for shippers though. Spot rates, which have been depressed since 2022, have remained low in 2024. In this episode of Beyond The Road, we discuss current transportation...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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22:11

Ep. 34 | February 2024: Truckload Transportation Industry Forecast
February is one of the slowest months in trucking. Even if it's slow for your company, there are things you can do to set yourself up for success in the months ahead. Things will get busy again, let's make sure you're prepared when they do.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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23:37

Ep. 33 | January 2024 Freight Market Forecast: How to Prepare as a Shipper In January
2023 is coming to a dramatic close after what can be considered one of the most deflating years on record for the transportation industry. Companies have been shipping freight at depressed rates for a while now, making it hard for trucking busi...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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16:08

Ep. 32 | December 2023 Trucking Industry Forecast
December, the final month of 2023, is an interesting time for transportation companies; truck drivers head home for the holidays, freight volumes increase in the retail sector, open-deck shipments slow down and daylight hours shrink. Fo...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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23:08
