David Commiskey, CEO of Zipline Logistics, joins us to talk all things partnership, growth, and creating winning logistics strategies for CPG brands. Connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-commiskey-a07a0a17/ Follow Zipline: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics

Hosts Teddy and Jesse are joined by Krista Winner, a local business owner, soccer mom, and Costco enthusiast to chat about The Costco Effect. From bulk buys to bakery favorites, the trio explores what makes Costco a powerhouse in grocery retail and how its supply chain model sets it apart. Connect with Krista: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krista-winner-aud-189b541 More on Costco: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/quick-tips-for-costco-transportation/ More about Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics

It’s nearly that time of the year! This holiday season, between 25 to 30 million Christmas trees will be piled onto flatbeds and make their way to a marketplace near you. This uptick in volume means capacity will be strained and outbound rates will rise in high-producing Christmas tree areas. Tune in to learn more! Learn more: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/christmas-tree/   Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics

This episode dives deep into the freight market variables at play heading into 2025 Q4. Hosts Teddy Lee Knox and Jesse Juett are joined by special guest Andrew Lynch, Co-founder of Zipline Logistics. “We’re entering busy season, says Lynch in the episode. “This is the time typically, right? We normally see a peak during Q4 retail season: people start to prep for holiday shopping and start buying more snacks and sodas for tailgates. So, yeah, it should be humming out there.” “Should be,” said Juett in response, “is the key word. What appears to have happened is some inventories were […]

Curtis Garrett makes his third appearance on the show to talk go-to market LTL strategy for niche 3PLs like Zipline. “If I think back through the years and all the companies I’ve observed, the most chaotic 3PLs are the ones with an ‘LTL is a necessary evil because something’s gonna go wrong’ type of mentality,” says Curtis, “They’re always the broadest and most transactional 3PLs, using blanket rates only and getting rates from anybody and everybody. When you’re trying to choose the best carrier based on routing and the cheapest price, there are tons of service and capability variables that […]

Target Corporation is a big player in the retail space. With over 1,900 locations in the United States alone, the store is a household name and its shelf space offers a big opportunity for any up-and-coming CPG brand.  If your brand has recently secured shelf space at Target, there are some important behind-the-scenes steps to take before getting your product in front of shoppers. Teddy and Jesse cover it all in today’s episode! Learn more about shipping to Target: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/consignee-spotlight-target/ Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics

At the beginning of June 2025, UNFI was hit by a cyberattack and was forced to shut down its entire network to contain the incident. The outage prevented UNFI from fulfilling and distributing customer orders at scale. The result? Diminished shelves due to out-of-stocks all over the country and likely a huge hit to UNFI’s gross profit margins. Hosts Teddy & Jesse are on the mic to share the biggest lessons CPG brands can take away from this event and use it as leverage to secure their supply chain strategies before the next unpredictable event hits. Learn more: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/controlling-the-controllables/ Connect with […]

Hosts Teddy and Jesse are joined by the CEO of rateHERO, Curtis Garrett, to discuss the value LTL shippers can tap into by partnering with a third party logistics provider (3PL). The trio discuss the different types of service providers in the LTL space, navigating these types of relationships, and keeping a “big picture”  focus on partnerships over transactions. More info on rateHERO: https://www.ratehero.io/ Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics

Last year, back-to-school (BTS) sales totaled a whopping $35 billion, cementing BTS as the second largest retail season behind the holidays. This year’s spending spree may last all the way through the end of September. CPG brands looking to capitalize on this spending need to be prepared for the rush, starting with transportation. Hosts Teddy and Jesse are on the mic to share how you can get your logistics strategy right ahead of the rush and win more shelf space. Read more on our blog: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/score-more-back-to-school-shelf-space-in-2025/  Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics

In this episode of the Zipline Logistics TRUCK YEAH! Podcast, hosts Jesse Juett and Teddy Lee Knox welcome back Andrew Lynch, President and Founder of Zipline Logistics, for their quarterly freight market check-in. The team dives into what’s shaping the logistics landscape heading into Q3 and what CPG supply chain professionals should be watching closely. Key Topics Covered: Freight market trends rolling over from Q2 into Q3 Insights on capacity levels and rate stabilization How retailer behavior is impacting volume unpredictability Inventory management trends across industries Economic forces at play: inflation, consumer demand, and shipping volume Why Q4 might bring […]

Scoring Sam’s Club as a retail partner can be a game-changer for CPG brands. With its massive member base and national reach, landing shelf space at Sam’s can fuel explosive growth. But along with that opportunity comes operational complexity, making the margin for very slim. This episode unpacks what makes Sam’s different and how CPG shippers can avoid the most common (and costly) mistakes. Learn more about Sam’s Club: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/shipping-to-sams-club-everything-cpg-brands-need-to-know/ Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics

In this episode of the Zipline Logistics TRUCK YEAH! podcast, Jesse Juett and Teddy Lee Knox are joined once again by Co-Founder and President, Andrew Lynch, to break down one of the hottest topics of the year: tariffs. As of January 2025, shifting trade policies and executive orders have brought tariffs to the forefront for North American freight. Andrew walks us through a clear timeline of changes, the real-world implications for shippers, and what companies should expect moving forward. Whether you’re in logistics, supply chain, or simply trying to stay ahead of policy impacts—this episode is a must-listen. Learn more: […]

In this episode of the Zipline Logistics Podcast, hosts Jesse Juett and Teddy Lee Knox dive into one of the most pressing topics facing CPG supply chains today: tariffs—and their unexpected ripple effects on LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) shipping. Joined by special guest Curtis Garrett, founder and CEO of rateHERO, the trio breaks down: ✅ What tariffs actually mean for shippers beyond the customs line✅ How LTL networks are vulnerable to cost and routing shifts✅ How CPG brands are responding with smarter sourcing and consolidation strategies✅ The role of technology in navigating unpredictable trade environments Whether you’re in procurement, logistics, or supply […]

Summer is heating up — and so is demand in the beverage industry. In this episode of TRUCK YEAH!, we break down what peak beverage season really means for CPG brands and how it impacts your ability to stay on shelves and in-stock. From rising freight costs to tighter delivery windows, hosts Teddy and Jesse cover the logistical landmines and offer actionable strategies to help you plan ahead, secure capacity, and avoid costly out-of-stock scenarios. Whether you’re shipping sodas, seltzers, or sports drinks, this is your guide to surviving (and thriving) during the busiest time of year for beverage logistics. […]

As the biggest retailers in the game like Walmart, Costco, and Amazon only grow in market share, how can small and mid-sized CPG brands stand out from all the competition and lock in more retail shelf-space? Your hosts Teddy and Jesse are answering that exact question in this episode of TRUCK YEAH! Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics Learn more about shipping into retailers: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/retailer-roundup/

January 2025 endured the coldest temperatures in the Lower 48 since 1988. It’s been a brutal one to say the least. Were your shipments equipped to endure freezing temperatures? Hopefully you didn’t have to learn the hard way when your product burst open mid-route! In this quick episode, your hosts Teddy and Jesse talk with Zipline Logistics Senior LTL Operations Executive, Sam Thomas, about practical ways CPG brands can avoid freeze damage during transit and seamlessly navigate slippery roadways. Learn more about protect from freeze: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/protect-from-freeze-damage/ Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics

Tune in for the latest updates in the CPG/retail freight market: tariffs, dockworker strikes, inflation, blitz weeks, and more. Zipline Logistics President & Co-founder, Andrew Lynch, joins hosts Teddy and Jesse for a dynamic conversation about the second quarter of 2025 and how CPG shippers can prepare for all the variables ahead. Learn more: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/2025-q2-freight-market-update-predictions/ Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics

Produce season can impact CPG shippers when carriers begin devoting trucks to moving high crop volumes. This additional volume can tighten capacity, drive up rates, and make for some challenging conditions for shippers who don’t prepare accordingly. Tune in to this episode to learn how your CPG brand can dominate the shelf this produce season! Learn more: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/produce-season-transportation-impacts/ Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics

If you recently scored a purchased order (PO) from Walmart, congratulations! You must be super excited. But you may also be wondering how you’ll get the shipment there, what you can expect along the way, or how to maximize your success at this retailer.  Don’t worry. In this episode, your hosts Teddy and Jesse cover everything CPG brands need to know about shipping to Walmart. Read more on our blog: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/shipping-to-walmart-best-practices-for-cpg-brands/ Download our FREE eBook about driving OTIF: https://info.ziplinelogistics.com/otif-logistics-data Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics  

Whereas most retailers leave it up to suppliers to coordinate transportation with carriers, Aldi is completely different. They actually own the relationship with third-party logistics (3PL) companies entirely and use the 3PLs in a customer pick-up (CPU) model to collect their suppliers’ shipments for them. Tune into this episode to learn about Aldi purchase orders, communication preferences, and penalties for incorrect packaging. Learn more: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/shipping-to-aldi/ Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics