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    Freight is a Crazy World: Tracy Meetre, Chief Commercial Officer, Sunset Transportation

    enMay 17, 2023

    About this Episode

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    Today, we will be discussing some of the challenges facing shippers in the current market, as well as look at a few ways that they should and maybe should NOT, try to address some of those hurdles.

    We are pleased to welcome our special guest today, Tracy Meetre, Chief Commercial Officer for Sunset Transportation. Tracy will share some of her insights on how to navigate today’s tricky supply chain market because after all, freight is a crazy world.

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