The freight market may be unpredictable, but one thing is constant: companies need great people. In this episode of Everything is Logistics, host Blythe Brumleve sits down with Jake Brown, Managing Partner at Brown & Pierce Consulting, live at the Florida Supply Chain Summit.
Jake shares how his Marine Corps background shaped his approach to recruitment, why logistics remains an underserved market for quality hiring, and what roles are in highest demand, from CDL drivers to diesel mechanics to logistics sales.
You will also hear insights on how authenticity beats automation in recruiting and why 2026 could mark a major turning point for supply chain hiring.
What you’ll learn:
• The biggest gaps in logistics talent today
• How recruiters navigate LinkedIn spam and fake job posts
• Why management roles require a focus on soft skills
• How rate cuts could trigger a hiring rebound across the supply chain
The freight world runs on people, and this episode reveals how to find and keep the best ones.
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A podcast for the thinkers in freight. Everything is Logistics is hosted by Blythe Brumleve, founder of Digital Dispatch, and we’re telling the stories behind how your favorite stuff (and people!) get from point A to B. Industry topics include freight, logistics, transportation, maritime, warehousing, intermodal, and trucking along with the intersection of technology and marketing within the industry. Rated as a top 5% podcast out of all industries and growing. Follow along to stay curious and become a better thinker in freight.
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