In this episode of Meet Me For Coffee, host Samantha Jones sits down with Frank Wurst, Director of North America Logistics at Greif, a global leader in industrial packaging products and services. With more than two decades of experience across logistics, procurement, and supply chain strategy, Frank brings a wealth of knowledge and perspective to the conversation.

We dive into the modernization of supply chains, the growing role of technology in transportation, and why the truckload market often leads the charge in innovation. Frank shares insights on managing a diverse carrier network, the process of evaluating new providers, and how transportation cost pressures are shaping decision-making in today’s economy.

We also explore how broader market conditions impact logistics strategy—and how Frank uses trends within Greif as a pulse check on the economy.

If you’re interested in freight, procurement strategy, or how leading companies are adapting to a rapidly evolving logistics landscape, this episode is for you.

Please connect with Frank and Samantha on LinkedIn before the show, and feel free to start adding your questions in the comments anytime! Thanks for meeting us for coffee!

In this episode, Samantha sits down with Elizabeth Moscoso, President of Chicago-based asset provider Moscoso Express. Operating in one of the nation’s largest multi-modal freight hubs, Elizabeth brings a unique perspective on global supply chain trends and the pulse of the transportation industry.

With years of experience leading her company through multiple market cycles, Elizabeth shares how she stays ahead by closely tracking policy shifts, economic indicators, and industry risks. We will cover topics like policy uncertainty and it's impacts on freight, how insurance and risk policies are impacting fleets, and what a potential repeal of the 2027 emissions mandates could mean for fleets.

This conversation is for anyone interested in how transportation providers are adapting and staying resilient in the face of evolving economic and market conditions in 2025.

It's been too long since I had David Spencer on the show to discuss his outlook on the freight market! David oversees the creation of one of my favorite freight market newsletters each month with his team at Arrive Logistics.

They keep a close eye on economic data releases, geopolitical events and regulatory changes, freight rate data sources, and more. On this episode, David will provide his thoughts on the current state of the economy and the freight markets, and provide insights on where this market may be heading, and what data points he's keeping a close eye on.

We hope you can make the time to meet us for coffee!