In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kevin Brown welcome Atul Vir, President of Equator Advanced Appliances to the show, to share his remarkable journey from a military boarding school in India to international entrepreneurship. He discusses key experiences, including navigating a coup, starting Equator, and collaborating with NASA, and emphasizes empathy, negotiation, and sustainability in business. The conversation also touches on his book, “Underdog Thinking,” and the impact of COVID-19 on Equator. Listen in as Enrique, Kevin, and Atul truly highlight the importance of logistics with purpose and building meaningful relationships and good values in business.

It’s that time again – time to look at the U.S. Bank’s most recent Freight Payment Index! In this episode, Bobby Holland from U.S. Bank and Tevon Taylor from Pegasus Logistics Group join our hosts Scott W. Luton and Kim Reuter to sink their teeth into the data. These four provide an authoritative analysis on domestic freight movements and strategic guidance for navigating the fluctuating supply chain landscape. As you listen, you’ll learn about the impacts of economic factors on freight spend and shipment volumes, regional trends in the logistics industry, and predictions for future market conditions. Tune in for practical advice and expert insights to help optimize your freight management decisions and prepare for the challenges ahead in the transportation industry.