• Inland Distribution
  • September 29 - October 1, 2025 | The Westin Chicago River North

Karl Fillhouer

Circle Logistics

Vice President-Sales & Operations

Accomplished Supply Chain Executive with over 40 years of sales, operational and strategic experience. Develops and maintains good working relationships with Fortune 500 customers and suppliers through continuous improvement, backed by strong KPI's; Supply Chain Development, Transportation (Contract Truckload, Dedicated Fleet, LTL, Cartage, Drayage, Airfreight, Small Package, Ocean), Warehouse & Distribution Management, Project Management, Business Strategy Development, Team Building, Collaborative Problem Solving, Budget Management, Continual Improvement Strategies.

Specialties: Sales Management, Business Development, Team Building, Employee Development, Operations Management, Large Project and Transition Management, Supply Chain Management, 3PL, Logistics.

Sessions With Karl Fillhouer

Wednesday, 2 October

  • 09:10am - 09:45am (CST) / 02/oct/2024 02:10 pm - 02/oct/2024 02:45 pm

    Cargo Crime I: Fighting Fraudulent Pickups

    Identity theft and freight theft are more closely linked than ever, as thieves steal motor carrier identities to book freight with brokers or shippers, and then steal the freight. Reports of fraudulent or fictitious pickups have soared. CargoNet, a Verisk company, says fictitious pickups led to more than $61 million in losses in 2023, and the number of reported incidents increased by more than 300% from 2022. This session is one of three at this year’s Inland conference dedicated to cargo crime. We will delve deep into the growth in fraudulent pickups in trucking, examining how and why this crime has surged in recent years. We’ll offer practical advice on how shippers, brokers and carriers can combat this fraud and protect their supply chains as we head toward 2025.
  • 11:35am - 12:15pm (CST) / 02/oct/2024 04:35 pm - 02/oct/2024 05:15 pm

    Inland24 Think Tank: Cargo Crime & Security

    After a morning of discussion on stage about cargo crime, the think tank is where conference attendees can share their stories and interact with the experts. Our moderators will lead a free-flowing, informal, closed-door discussion about how cargo crimes are impacting shippers and receivers. Be ready to raise your hand, share your story, and network with law enforcement and other transportation experts who can assist in the security of your supply chain going forward. What is said in the room, stays in the room!