Episode 45: Dealing With The Freight Fraud Problem With Ed Mangino Jr & Matt Patterson, Quikskope
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In this episode of the ThinkFreight Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Ed Mangino Jr and Matt Patterson, the visionary founders of Quikskope. We explored their fascinating journeys into the freight industry and uncovered the story of how their paths eventually crossed.
Ed and Matt shared the intriguing origin story of Quikskope, including how they conceived the unique name and the motivations behind their venture. As dedicated freight professionals rather than tech gurus, they identified a significant gap in the industry and chose to approach it from a completely different perspective.
While many companies focus on compliance and carrier vetting, Quikskope innovates by integrating an additional layer of security and verification within each load, ensuring enhanced safety and reliability.
To cap off our conversation, we discussed the role of AI in the future of Quikskope and the logistics industry at large. Ed and Matt shared their insights on how AI will shape the future for brokers and logistics, and what they are most optimistic about for the remainder of 2024.
Tune in to this episode to gain valuable insights into the world of freight and learn how Quikskope is changing industry standards.
Highlights from our conversation:
- Founders' Backgrounds: Ed and Matt’s journeys into the freight industry and how they met.
- Quikskope's Origin: The founding story of Quikskope and the interesting inspiration behind its name.
- Industry Gap: How Quikskope addresses a major issue in the industry differently than other companies.
- Freight Fraud Stats: Insights into the "fraud epidemic" costing the industry $800 million annually, with $223 million in cargo stolen in 2022.
- Future of AI: Predictions on how AI will influence Quikskope and the broader logistics and brokerage industry.
Tune in to this episode to gain valuable insights into the world of freight and learn how Quikskope is revolutionizing industry standards. Don’t miss out on this engaging and informative discussion!
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Matt Patterson: LinkedIn
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