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TQL’s Ryan O’Leary on What Shippers and Brokers Need to Know

In this powerhouse episode of the ACE Relocation Nation Podcast, host Dan Lammers sits down with Ryan O’Leary, freight brokerage expert from Total Quality Logistics (TQL) — the second-largest freight brokerage in North America.

Together, they break down key freight and logistics trends for 2025, including:

• How tariffs are reshaping global trade and impacting supply chains
• The ripple effects at U.S. ports like Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Savannah
• What the broker liability Supreme Court case could mean for the trucking industry
• How AI is transforming sales prospecting in freight and logistics
• The state of the household goods shipping market and what moving companies need to know

Plus, you’ll hear personal stories about hurricanes, cruises during storm season, and the secret logistics wisdom hidden in a good game of cribbage.

Whether you're a shipper, carrier, freight broker, relocation company, or logistics professional, this episode delivers actionable insights and market intel you won't want to miss.

🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• 📦 Why freight volumes are shifting post-COVID and what it means for rates
• 🌍 How tariff changes in 2025 are affecting import/export strategies
• 🚢 What surging container volumes at U.S. ports signal for domestic trucking
• 🧠 How artificial intelligence (AI) is used for freight lead generation
• ⚖️ Why the TQL vs. Cox case could reshape broker-carrier liability law
• 🏠 Trends in the household goods industry, warehousing, and shipping costs
• 🤖 What technologies are streamlining communication and load tracking

👤 Guest Bio: Ryan O’Leary
Ryan O’Leary is a senior freight broker at Total Quality Logistics (TQL), one of the largest freight brokerages in the U.S. With a background in opera and liberal arts, Ryan brings a unique mix of communication, analytics, and strategy to the logistics industry. He’s known for delivering high-touch service, clear communication, and smart solutions for household goods shippers and beyond.

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Fejezetek

1. 🎙️ Intro & Truck Show Shoutouts (00:00:00)

2. 🙌 Welcoming Ryan O’Leary from TQL (00:00:34)

3. 🎓 From Opera to Freight: Ryan’s Unusual Path (00:01:20)

4. 🌪️ Hurricanes, Cruises & Jacksonville Weather (00:02:33)

5. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Travel Stories & Baby #4 on the Way (00:05:04)

6. 📉 Summer 2025 Recap: Freight Volumes & Trends (00:06:29)

7. 🏠 Real Estate, Rental Market & Impact on Moving (00:07:13)

8. 📰 Freight News Sources & Weekly Market Updates (00:08:39)

9. 💸 Tariff Timeline: What’s Changing & Why It Matters (00:09:55)

10. 🚢 Port Surges & Supply Chain Shifts (00:12:02)

11. 📦 California Outbound Freight & Rate Improvements (00:13:40)

12. 🧠 Smarter Consumers & Post-COVID Buying Behavior (00:15:03)

13. 🏬 Warehousing vs. Freight: Catch-22 Logistics (00:16:21)

14. 👥 Inside Ryan’s Team at TQL (00:17:25)

15. 🚛 TQL’s Household Goods Volume Leadership (00:18:50)

16. 📲 Communication & Proactive Shipment Updates (00:20:02)

17. 🤖 How AI Is Transforming Freight Sales (00:21:05)

18. ⚖️ Supreme Court Case: TQL vs. Cox Explained (00:22:58)

19. 📊 Carrier Vetting, Risk Scoring & Liability Concerns (00:24:27)

20. 💥 When Cheap Freight Fails: Rescue Me Moments (00:26:27)

21. 📜 Why TQL Wants Legal Clarity on Broker Liability (00:27:31)

22. 🧾 Insurance Spikes & Industry Shakeouts (00:28:53)

23. 🏚️ Atlas Agent Closures & Market Consolidation (00:30:08)

24. 🛑 Language Enforcement & Driver Shortages (00:31:01)

25. ⚠️ Supply/Demand Shock Potential & Market Fragility (00:32:19)

26. 🚂 Rail vs. Trucking: What's Working in 2025? (00:33:47)

27. 🃏 Cribbage Talk & Family Game Nights (00:34:30)

28. 📢 Shoutouts & Growing the Listener Base (00:35:40)

29. 🎬 Final Thoughts, Matt's Request, and Go Padres! (00:36:59)