Inbound Logistics | January 2026

For better or worse, the trucking industry is forced to navigate regulations, EPA mandates, and the rising cost of fuel just to keep trucks on the road. What then is the path forward for truckers in light of all of these obstacles? Mike Kucharski, co-owner and vice president of JKC Trucking, shares his take on the future of trucking. Are Regulations and Mandates Putting the Brakes on Trucking’s Future? Guest: Michael Kucharski, Co-Owner & VP, JKC Trucking

The 3PL space is crowded and complex, and companies leverage whatever they can to stay competitive. While some 3PLs focus on technology, others concentrate on service. But what can a company accomplish when it proƒers a solution that considers the people providing the service as they work with the most innovative technologies to address client needs? Jim Ritchie of RedStone Logistics shares his insights into Redstone’s approach to the 3PL market. Great People, Innovative Technologies, Client-Driven Solutions Guest: Jim Ritchie, President and CEO, RedStone Logistics

Constantly in flux, the current tariƒ scenario has become a high-stakes challenge for cross-border shippers. Sunset Transportation’s Jose Minarro provides practical tips and actionable strategies on managing your cross- border supply chain in the face of today’s disruptive environment. Cross-Border Trade: How to Thrive Amid Tari„ Turmoil Guest: Jose Minarro, Managing Director, Cross-Border Logistics, Sunset Transportation

The one certainty in the supply chain is uncertainty. Everything from economic upheaval and geopolitical instability to climate change and technological advancements all contribute to an industry that could benefit from even one stabilizing element. An e‹ciently optimized network that can parse large amounts of data and help predict and navigate through those uncertainties might be just the place to start. Stephen Johanson of Logility takes listeners through the ins and outs of network optimization. Network Optimization: Predicting Uncertainty to Produce Success Guest: Stephen Johanson, SVP, Industry Principal for Network Optimization, Logility

Your supply chain relies on many moving parts that have to coordinate seamlessly to function well. If there’s a slight misstep in your freight network, the eƒects can become disruptive on an exponential scale. That’s why regular network evaluations are so important to keep things on track. So what’s involved in a comprehensive network evaluation? Brian Norberg of Ruan outlines some of the steps to make your network work for you. Is Now the Right Time to Reevaluate Your Freight Network? Guest: Brian Norberg, Director of Solution Engineering, Ruan

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