The Grawe Pod

Latest Episodes
Navigating Trucking Mergers and Acquisitions at the Operational Level
An increase in mergers and acquisitions is one of the anticipated trends as 2025 begins to shape in the trucking and logistics industries. This episode of the Grawe Pod places a focus on key operation
Enhanced Freight Networks? Improved Communication? What Is Your Company’s Driver Retention Strategy For 2025?
To open the 2025 season, the Grawe Pod dedicates our January episode to the always-important topic of driver retention. Doug Grawe, the Founder and CEO of the Grawe Group, discusses a wide range of co
Preparing for Market Optimism: Strategic Planning A Key To Success In 2025
The Grawe Pod closes out 2024 by placing a focus on the outlook for the freight market in 2025. Doug Grawe, the Founder and CEO of the Grawe Group, is joined by Grawe Group Executive Business Partner
Going Inside A Complete Defense Victory In A $60-Million Catastrophic Injury Case
In this expanded episode, Grawe Group CEO Doug Grawe brings us an enlightening and timely legal conversation with Cedar Abadie, the founder of Iron Resolution Services who is an experienced attorney w
Understanding The Role Of Contracts: Exploring Risk Management Liability & Strategic Negotiations
In this episode of the series, we place a focus on the intricacies of contracts, risk management and liability within the trucking and logistics industries. Doug Grawe, the Founder and CEO of the Graw
Managing Cargo Claims: Essential Strategies for Trucking and Logistics Companies
Cargo claims are a fact of life for trucking and logistics companies. This episode of the Grawe Pod places a focus on the critical topic of managing cargo claims that take place within the trucking an
Perspectives On Utilizing Independent Contractors Within Today’s Trucking Operations
Over the years, the Grawe Group has had the opportunity to work with a number of trucking companies that utilize independent contractors. While there are no doubt more challenges on the horizon from g
Key Considerations For Utilizing Contract Consultants In Your Organization
According to a recent study, there are now approximately 58 million people in the United States who are engaged in some kind of independent contracting work. One growth sector for contract work is in
What’s Your Personnel Strategy? Finding, Training & Continuing To Develop Your People In An Evolving Job Market
After looking inside the numbers from the latest jobs report, its no secret that companies across all industries are struggling in some way, shape or form to fill positions. There is also the issue o
Notes On Improving Processes, Managing Cash Flow & Reducing Days Sales Outstanding
The freight market continues to remain challenging and, as this episode of the Grawe Pod points out, its a time when trucking and logistics companies should be finding ways to maximize efficiencies a