Many trucking companies have endured a prolonged freight downturn, but specialized bulk carriers are experiencing a different cycle. In this episode of the Talking Transports podcast, Autumn Transport CEO Julie Andrich joins Bloomberg Intelligence senior transportation and logistics analyst Lee Klaskow to discuss how the company’s focus on food, feed, agricultural and industrial bulk freight has insulated it from much of the volatility affecting traditional truckload markets. Andrich explains how Autumn’s owner-operator model and long-term customer relationships have supported growth and pricing stability. She also discusses capacity tightening from regulatory enforcement, investments in AI and workflow automation, and why service, driver relationships and niche expertise remain key competitive advantages in an evolving freight market.