Don't Dwell On It
Welcome to Don’t Dwell On It, hosted by Harris Ligon + Sydney Schreiber of Telegraph™. This podcast dives into all of the nitty gritty that makes up the freight rail industry.
Whether you’re a rail veteran, a supply chain strategist, a tech enthusiast, or just someone who loves freight rail, Don’t Dwell On It is your go-to source for thoughtful conversations, real-world insights, + bold ideas on what is driving the industry forward.
Freight rail is more than steel wheels on steel tracks. It is a cornerstone of the global supply chain network, a driver of sustainability, + plays a critical role in the US economy. Nowadays, visibility, reliability, + accessibility aren’t just buzz words - they are non-negotiables for rail shippers, and Telegraph is at the center of it all.
Every other month, Harris + Sydney will be chatting about the most pressing topics in freight rail. With special guests, industry experts, + plenty of fun stories, you won’t want to miss an episode! Find us at telegraph.io/insights, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
About Our Hosts
Harris Ligon is the co-founder + CEO of Telegraph. Prior to launching Telegraph, he spent nearly 15 years in surface transportation at Uber Freight, Norfolk Southern, + BNSF Railway. During this time, he led teams in operations, strategy, business development, + product development.
Sydney Schreiber is Director of Operations at Telegraph. Before joining the team, she built her career in the trucking world, having worked at both Uber Freight + Coyote Logistics.
About Telegraph
Telegraph is a leader in delivering digital solutions to railroads, shippers, logistics service providers, terminals, + railcar leasing companies. With an integrated platform that provides price transparency, shipment visibility, + proactive business intelligence, Telegraph empowers customers, and makes shipping by rail easier + more effective. For more details, visit www.telegraph.io and follow us on LinkedIn.
Don't Dwell On It
Don’t Dwell On It: Lessor is More
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They own the equipment that keeps freight rail moving, but chances are, you don’t really give them a second thought. In “The Lessor of Two Evils”, Harris + Sydney really zoom out to talk about one of the rail industry's most essential + oft overlooked players: railcar lessors.
Lessors own + lease cars that shippers depend on to move their goods across the freight rail network. It’s a simple premise, but behind the scenes is a surprisingly complex operation.
Harris + Sydney also dig into where they foresee the lessor space heading, namely telematics + predictive maintenance. Scale is everything here + widespread implementation is still likely 5 to 10 years away. It’s a true duality: plenty of opportunities on the horizon, but plenty of challenges still to be faced.
About Telegraph
Telegraph is a leader in delivering digital solutions to railroads, shippers, logistics service providers, terminals, + railcar leasing companies. With an integrated platform that provides price transparency, shipment visibility, + proactive business intelligence, Telegraph empowers customers, and makes shipping by rail easier + more effective. For more details, visit www.telegraph.io and follow us on LinkedIn.