The Freight Coach Podcast

← The Freight Coach Podcast8 okt · 34 min

1554. #TFCP - Modern Intermodal Bidding & Rail Procurement Tech!

1554. #TFCP - Modern Intermodal Bidding & Rail Procurement Tech!8 okt34 min

Tired of losing time and money trying to manually figure out intermodal freight costs? What if you could instantly automate your drayage and rail pricing to stay competitive in a tight market?

Today, we're diving into the intermodal space with Brent Neary and Sebastian Auerbach from Bidrayl!

These guys are straight-up changing the game in logistics technology by building a platform that makes intermodal costing accessible and incredibly simple for freight brokers. We break down the current freight market volatility, the shift from long-haul trucking to rail, and why adopting automation tools to instantly quote your origin and destination drayage is an absolute no-brainer.

Whether you're a seasoned freight broker or just looking to confidently expand your capacity, this episode gives you the playbook you need to leverage Bidrayl and scale your intermodal operations right now!

About Brent Neary

Brent is co-founder of Bidrayl, an intermodal and drayage pricing platform, and Managing Partner of Exponential Supply Chain Solutions, a Dallas-based logistics company specializing in import/export drayage, transloading, intermodal, and OTR.

He brings more than 14 years of experience scaling transportation networks, growing revenue and leading high-performing teams.

Brent began his career at J.B. Hunt, where he advanced from freight broker and pricing manager to Regional Operations Manager, overseeing the P&L for a regional drayage fleet with 300 trucks.

After JB Hunt, Brent moved to Pepsi Logistics as Head of Intermodal and Drayage, he grew PepsiCo's intermodal division by 400%, negotiated partnerships with Class I railroads and launched Mexico–U.S. cross-border programs, earning PepsiCo's Circle of Champions award.

Next, Brent became the Director of Intermodal and Drayage at Trailer Bridge, where he built the company's intermodal and drayage divisions from the ground up.

Over his career, Brent has managed P&Ls of up to $150 million and led more than a thousand employees. He holds a BBA in Finance and Management from the University of Kentucky and is based in Dallas/Fort Worth.

About Sebastian Auerbach