Freight brokerage after the pandemic w/ Jason Roberts @FWBringItHome
Freight brokerage after the pandemic w/ Jason Roberts  @FWBringItHome
Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Jason Roberts, SVP of Digital Enablement at Mode Global, sits down in the studio with JP to talk about how freight brokerage's business models and technology have changed since the pandemic, and puts it in the context of Chattanooga's freight scene.

On this Episode:

Chattanooga’s freight legacy — how one brokerage sparked an entire ecosystem.

Freight brokerage 101 — the role, the value, and how it connects shippers with carriers.

COVID-19’s market whiplash — from collapse to historic boom, then sharp recession.

Changing business models — from cradle-to-grave sales to specialized operations teams.

AI & automation — predictive pricing, digital carrier matching, and voice agents in action.

Shifting value — why data insights, network optimization, and strategic consulting matter now.

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