Sean Burke, CCO

Sean Burke has served as Chief Commercial Officer since May 2017. He joined the company as Senior Vice President of Business Development in March 2014.

Prior to Echo, Mr. Burke served in multiple senior roles at logistics firms, including Ryder Transportation Solutions, SHGL Global Logistics, and YRC Logistics. Prior to these positions, he held a variety of roles on the shipping side, serving in increasingly senior logistics and distribution roles at Hewlett-Packard, Agilent, Celarix, and Huhtamaki.

Mr. Burke holds a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management and Logistics from the University of Arkansas.

Positioned to Win: Echo Global Logistics to Sponsor CSCMP EDGE 2022

CSCMP

I’m excited to announce that Echo Global Logistics is sponsoring the upcoming Council of Supply Chain Management (CSCMP) EDGE 2022 Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, from September 18-21.  This year, I’ll be joined by other leaders from Echo to discuss how our technology combined with our logistics experts are helping leading companies address their shipping needs with improved efficiencies… Read more

What Shippers Can Expect from Produce Season 2021

Produce Season 2021

One of the most significant events on the supply chain calendar of U.S. shippers is produce season, a time when perishable vegetables and fruits are harvested in southern climates from areas like Florida, California, Arizona, Texas, and Mexico, and shipped to major markets across the country.

Read more

LTL Freight Market Update: Industrywide LTL Capacity Challenges

LTL Freight Market Update: Industrywide LTL Capacity Challenges

The LTL market continues to experience significant capacity issues due to the rippling effects of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as regular seasonal spikes. At Echo Global Logistics, we’re here to support you during this unprecedented freight market. We want to provide you with market insight to help you adapt to this rapidly evolving environment.… Read more

Which Pricing Model Is the Best for Your Freight Shipments?

Selecting Right Pricing Model

As the logistics industry continuously evolves, so do the pricing structures available to shippers today. Whether you’re just starting to ship freight, or you’ve been handling the transportation of goods for years, it’s important to explore all pricing and service options to ensure the structure meets your unique business goals and strategies.

Read more

What Shippers Can Expect from Peak Season 2020

Peak Season 2020

With summer winding down, shippers are getting ready to take on the rest of 2020, starting with peak season, the busiest time of the year for shippers as they start planning for the upcoming holiday season. However, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact many industries and supply chains. In fact, Echo has been conducting shipper surveys to gain insight into the changing landscape, and … Read more

How COVID-19 Impacts Produce Season 2020

Produce Season 2020

Now that the days are getting longer and temperatures are getting warmer, shippers and carriers would normally be in the middle of produce season 2020, the time of year when large volumes of fruits and vegetables are shipped across the country and the world. However, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the projections for this year’s produce season have been completely upended.… Read more

Survey Results: You Are Not Alone - How the Coronavirus Is Impacting the Logistics Industry

coroanvirus survey

Since the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak began, experts have been trying to determine the extent of the virus’ impact on the logistics industry both now and in the future. In an effort to gain insight into the changing landscape, Echo has been conducting shipper surveys to assess the impact to our clients. Not surprisingly, things have been evolving… Read more

Echo's Coronavirus Shipping Update

coronavirus echo 3

At Echo, we continue to monitor developments in regards to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and its potential impact on your supply chains. Given it is a quickly evolving situation, we wanted to provide some important considerations that will help mitigate shipping challenges during this time to keep your supply chain moving.

To limit the spread of the virus… Read more

Better Logistics Processes Improve Retail Compliance and Reduce Chargebacks

Retail and Chargebacks

Although most companies are well aware of potential chargebacks from retailers, many do not have effective processes in place to avoid them. Usually, this is the result of seeing chargebacks as a necessary cost of doing business. Over time, errors on paperwork, fees for missed deliveries, and incorrect packaging can become accepted as normal, impacting profitability. Read more

Down to Basics: How to Write a Truckload RFP

Down to Basics: How to Write a Truckload RFP

Creating a request for proposal (RFP) that is ready for distribution can be a complicated process for shippers. Bid season generally occurs during the fourth quarter and wraps up early in the first quarter. As you write your truckload RFP, it is important to remember that the data you provide about your company is just as important as the data you solicit from carriers… Read more

Echo to Highlight Big Data at 2019 CSCMP Edge Conference

CSCMP 2019 Echo

I’m excited to announce Echo Global Logistics’ participation in the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ (CSCMP) 2019 Edge Conference in Anaheim, California September 15-18. This year, I’ll be joined by other leaders from Echo to discuss how we simplify transportation and analyze data for supply chain efficiency.

Read more

How Shippers and Carriers Can Prepare for CVSA’s Upcoming 2019 Roadcheck

2019 Roadcheck

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will conduct its annual International Roadcheck June 4-6, 2019. During the three-day enforcement event, CVSA-certified inspectors will perform roadside inspections of commercial motor vehicles and driver compliance. Historically, the CVSA Roadcheck limits capacity and shippers may see longer transit times.Read more