Founder and Executive Editor
Eric Lenard Bratton is the Founder and Executive Editor of Freight Intel Report, an independent publication translating transportation data, regulation, technology, and current events into practical intelligence for decision-makers.
Eric brings more than three decades of leadership experience across logistics, transportation, retail, client services, business development, and operational strategy. His career has centered on building stronger operating systems, improving customer performance, developing business relationships, and helping organizations turn complex challenges into executable plans.
In addition to leading Freight Intel Report, Eric serves as Executive Vice President of Business Development & Operations for Meridian Waypoint Logistics and leads Paratum Consulting. His transportation background includes freight operations, shipper relationships, brokerage strategy, carrier management, and technology-enabled process improvement.
Areas of Expertise
Transportation and logistics operations
Business development and shipper strategy
Operational process improvement
Customer and client-service leadership
Freight technology and workflow design
Executive analysis and strategic planning
Eric’s full professional background, leadership work, and current projects are available at EricBratton.com.