Published Oct 30, 2019

E995 The Next Unicorns E9 NEXT Trucking CEO Lidia Yan on scaling her two-sided trucking marketplace

NEXT Trucking CEO Lidia Yan delves into how her company is revolutionizing the trucking industry with a two-sided digital marketplace, tackling industry challenges like driver shortages and competition from giants like Uber Freight and Amazon, while emphasizing the empowerment of drivers and technological advancements.

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E995 The Next Unicorns E9 NEXT Trucking CEO Lidia Yan on scaling her two-sided trucking marketplace

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Self-Driving Trucks: The Future of Long Haul

Empowering Through Technology

Overcoming Objections

Trucker Shortage Crisis

Revolutionizing Trucking

Truckload Long Haul

Shipping Costs and Seasonal Surges

Revolutionizing Trucking Logistics

Logistics Insights

Efficient Shipping Methods

Breaking Barriers

Building a Rock Star Team

The Future of Trucking

Revolutionizing Trucking

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Competitive Landscape

Drayage Innovations

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E995 The Next Unicorns E9 NEXT Trucking CEO Lidia Yan on scaling her two-sided trucking marketplace

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Competitive LandscapeLidia Yan, CEO of NEXT Trucking, shares insights on transforming the trucking industry through a digital marketplace. She discusses the company's focus on drayage and how it compares to competitors like Uber Freight, as well as the influence of Amazon's logistics innovations.

Competitive Landscape

Drayage InnovationsNEXT Trucking, under the leadership of Lidia Yan, is transforming the trucking industry with its innovative two-sided marketplace. By focusing on driver empowerment and technological efficiency, the company is redefining logistics and enhancing operational flexibility.

Drayage Innovations

Industry ChallengesThe trucking industry grapples with driver shortages, regulatory challenges, and the impact of ride-sharing on its labor pool. Lidia Yan discusses these issues, highlighting the need for innovation and adaptation in a rapidly changing landscape.

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