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#149 - Scot Snyder
February 08, 2022 09:30 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBScot Snyder is the Co-Founder of Troops2Logistics. This organization is helping Veterans, Guard, Reserve and Military Spouses Steer a Career in Logistics. Make sure to connect with Scot and Troops2Logistics on social media! https://troops2logistics.org/
#148 - Trent Broberg
February 04, 2022 09:30 - 40 minutes - 37 MBTrent Broberg is the CEO of ACERTUS. ACERTUS is the only tech-enabled automotive logistics marketplace to move, store, recondition, title & register finished vehicles. This start-to-finish, omnichannel offering is driven by a transformative combination of tech, people & expertise turning once complicated logistics into a competitive advantage. Make sure to connect with Trent and ACERTUS on social media!
#147 - Nate Ramsden
February 01, 2022 09:30 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBNate Ramsden is an owner operator with 20 years experience as a driver. He has been a heavy haul driver for the past 12 years and recently went into business for himself as an owner operator. Make sure to connect with Nate on LinkedIn!
#146 - Carla Isted
January 28, 2022 09:30 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBCarla Isted is a truck driver for Western Flyer Express. She is currently a team with her husband. Carla brings a great perspective to our conversation about the realities of the road! Make sure to follow Carla on LinkedIn!
#145 - Kylla Lanier
January 25, 2022 09:30 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBKylla Lanier is the Deputy Director and Co-Founder of Truckers Against Trafficking. Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) is a 501(c)3 that exists to educate, equip, empower and mobilize members of the trucking and busing industries to combat human trafficking. Truckers Against Trafficking recognizes that members of the trucking industry and individual truckers are invaluable in the fight against this heinous crime! Make sure to connect with Kylla and TAT on social media! https://truckersagains...
#144 - Scott Watanabe
January 21, 2022 09:30 - 44 minutes - 41 MBScott Watanabe AKA The Freight Sensei is the Director of Training and Agent Development at Armstrong Transport Group-Boise. Armstrong Transport Group provides logistics solutions for an evolving marketplace. With a multi-modal carrier network, logistics experts, and reliable customer service, Armstrong is your one-stop-shop for logistics, regardless of location or capacity. Make sure to connect with Scott on social media!
#143 - Wayne Kinder
January 18, 2022 09:30 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBWayne Kinder is the Transportation Manager at Associated Food Stores headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. Wayne has over 25 years of industry experience. Associated Food Stores is a cooperatively owned wholesale distributor to almost 500 independently owned supermarkets in eight states. Associated Food Stores not only delivers groceries to independent members, but enables them to compete against national chains and become exceptional, successful supermarkets. Make sure to visit https://www.a...
#142 - Haley Evans
January 14, 2022 09:30 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBHaley Evans is the Senior Vice President, Broker Leader at TriumphPay. TriumphPay is the payments network for freight brokers, factors, shippers and carriers in the US trucking industry. Its forward-thinking solutions help each party successfully process, settle and manage carrier payments and drive growth. TriumphPay offers supply chain finance to brokers, allowing them to pay their carriers faster and drive carrier loyalty. Make sure to connect with Haley and TriumphPay!
#141 - Eric Johnson
January 11, 2022 09:30 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBEric Johnson is the Senior Editor of Technology at JOC.com! Eric covers end-to-end logistics technology for the Journal of Commerce, within the Maritime and Trade division of the business intelligence company IHSMarkit. The JOC's mission is to deliver highly relevant and actionable daily insights and intelligence to logistics teams at global organizations that depend on containerized, ground, and airfreight shipping to support their supply chains. Make sure to connect with Eric and follow th...
#140 - Tobenna Arodiogbu
January 07, 2022 09:30 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBTobenna Arodiogbu is the Co-Founder and CEO of CloudTrucks! CloudTrucks is the virtual trucking carrier. We are providing a complete "business in a box" solution for owner-operators and small trucking carriers at a much lower cost using software engineering, data science and world class operations processes. Their mission is simple - to put more money in the hands of truck drivers and reduce their headaches. Make sure to follow Tobenna and CloudTrucks on social media! https://www.cloudtru...
#139 - Kara Smith Brown
January 04, 2022 09:30 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBKara Smith Brown is the Founder and Chief Revenue Office at LeadCoverage. LeadCoverage is a premier B2B marketing and PR firm that helps companies develop, or boost, lead generation through targeted marketing strategies and media coverage that drives inbound conversions and measurable marketing ROI. LeadCoverage specializes in Supply Chain. Make sure to connect with Kara and follow LeadCoverage on social media! https://leadcoverage.com/
#138 - John Burkhalter
December 31, 2021 09:30 - 45 minutes - 42 MBJohn Burkhalter is the Vice President, Logistics & Supply Chain at USI Insurance Services. USI is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world, delivering property and casualty, employee benefits, personal risk, program and retirement solutions to large risk management clients, middle market companies, smaller firms and individuals. Make sure to follow John and USI on social media! https://www.usi.com/
#137 - Mitch Wilbert
December 28, 2021 09:30 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBMitch Wilbert is the Founder of Unicron Logistics Solutions. Mitch has over 15 years industry experience and started ULS 7 years ago. Mitch is also a serial entrepreneur has founder other businesses. ULS strives to provide solutions for customers based on their specific transportation needs. We execute these solutions through communication, service, and honesty. We take a proactive approach when servicing our customers. Follow Mitch and ULS on Social Media! https://www.unicronlogistics.com/
#136 - Steven Hornyak
December 24, 2021 09:30 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBSteven Hornyak is the Chief Revenue Officer at BrighDrop. Steven is a seasoned veteran has held roles across multiple industries. Building Smarter, Greener and More Efficient Solutions for Delivery, BrightDrop is an integrated ecosystem of connected and electrified delivery products and services. Our solutions are designed to reduce costs, maximize productivity, improve safety, and reduce carbon footprint. Make sure to follow Steven and BrightDrop on social media! https://www.gobrightdrop...
#135 - Chris Hammond
December 21, 2021 09:30 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBChris Hammond is the Executive Vice President of Sales at Great Dane. Chris has extensive experience in trailer sales and manufacturing. Great Dane is the most iconic trailer brand that is out there. Founded in 1900, Great Dane has built a reputation as the industry leader in technology, innovation and quality, and our dry vans, and refrigerated and platform trailers are recognized throughout the marketplace as No. 1 in quality and durability. Connect with Chris and follow Great Dane on Soci...
#134 - Joel McGinley
December 17, 2021 09:30 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBJoel McGinley is the Managing Director at Hubtek. Joel has extensive experience within transportation over his 20+ year career from brokerage to tech! Hubtek works with North American logistics companies to optimize their workforce through process automation (TABi) and co-managed talent (Staff Augmentation). Make sure to connect with Joel and follow Hubtek on social media! https://gohubtek.com/
#133 - Alix Miller
December 14, 2021 09:30 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBAlix Miller is the President and CEO of the Florida Trucking Association. The Florida Trucking Association is the trusted voice: Promoting and protecting the interests of Florida’s trucking and transportation industry for almost 90 years. FTA is made up of both carrier members (trucking companies) and allied members (trucking industry partners and associated vendors). Make sure to follow Alix and the FTA on social media! https://www.floridatrucking.org/
#132 - Jon Pruitt
December 10, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBJon Pruitt is the Logistics Manager of North America for Nutrabolt! Jon has extensive experience within our industry with a background in distribution center operations, quality management systems, customer order fulfillment, and transportation management. Jon has a wealth of knowledge in this industry!
#131 - Jose Socorro
December 07, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 37.5 MBJose Socorro is the Logistics Supervisor at Central States Manufacturing. Jose brings a diverse background to this industry as having experience on the brokerage side as well. Founded in 1988, Central States serves more than 2,000 post frame, commercial, residential, and architectural customers throughout the United States. Make sure to connect with Jose and follow Central States on social media! https://www.centralstatesmfg.com/
#130 - Anes Balic
December 03, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBAnes Balic is the Operations Manager at Balic Transport Inc, which is a family owned trucking company based out of Denver, CO. BTI is a company that specializes in both TL and LTL services. They have been in business since 2005 and have serviced all 48 states in that time span. BTI takes pride in making sure your freight arrives to its destination safely and on time. Make sure to connect with Anes on social media! https://balictransportinc.com/
Coaches Corner
December 01, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBThe Freight Coach is joined by Adam Wingfield, the founder of Innovative Logistics Group. We talked about ALL things truck drivers in this episode! The LIVE show will be every Thursday in December starting on 12/9!
#129 - Racquelle Pakutz
November 30, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBRacquelle Pakutz is the President of Zen Freight Solutions. Racquelle has over 12 years experience in transportation and founded her company in 2019! Zen Freight Solutions is a freight brokerage like you have never seen. When conducting business with Zen you can expect the following advantages day and night. Fast quoting, Faster invoicing, Great Pricing, Over 10 years of industry expertise. Make sure to connect with Racquelle and follow Zen Freight on social media! https://zenfreightsoluti...
#128 - Marcus Jones
November 26, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBMarcus Jones AKA the Bluecollarceo_ on his Instagram is the founder of 314 Logistics, and the creator of The Trucking Cheat Code course. Marcus has over 15 years experience as a driver and company owner, currently running a fleet of 28 trucks. You need to learn from the people who have built over time! Make sure to check out Marcus on social media! https://www.instagram.com/bluecollarceo_/ https://linktr.ee/bluecollarceo
Port-Pocalypse
November 24, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBIn the latest edition of the Port-Pocalypse series, The Freight Coach is joined by Maritime Legal Expert Laruen Beagen, the Founder of Squall Strategies to offer continued guidance on what your options are if your freight is stuck! The video version is available on YouTube! https://linktr.ee/thefreightcoach
#127 - Charley Dehoney
November 23, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBCharley Dehoney is the Vice President of Zebox. Charley has a talent for developing teams to succeed, combined with my ability to build strong sales organizations to open new markets, drive sales, and position companies as the go-to-source for SaaS, data, analytics, and other emerging transportation technology solutions, are just two factors that have helped me become an exceptional technology sales and business executive. Make sure to connect with Charley on social media!
#126 - Jeff Friess
November 19, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBJeff Friess is the Managing Director of Truckload, Dedicated, and IT at Global Executive Solutions Group. With over 18 years as an executive recruiter, he has provided clients with both permanent & contract staffing services and fully understands the business cycles of each. Make sure to connect with Jeff on social media and follow Global Executive Solutions Group! https://www.globalesg.com/
#125 - Pete Majkozak
November 16, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBPete Majkozak is the Director of Logistics at Halvor Logistics in Superior, WI. Pete has over 10 years of experience in transportation and has some great philosophies on our industry. A business unit of Halvor Lines, Halvor Logistics has quickly grown to be a significant player in logistics planning and problem solving for a wide range of clients. Make sure to connect with Pete on social media and follow Halvor Lines! https://halvorlogistics.com/
#124 - Harman Cheema
November 12, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBHarman Cheema is the CEO at Cheema Freightlines LLC. Cheema is focused on building the best trucking company on the West Coast. Headquartered in Sumner, Washington, Cheema is a premier provider of dry truckload transportation services. We operate over 300 power units, and 600 dry van trailers. Cheema’s service portfolio includes dedicated, short haul, local, and regional services within the Western United States. Connect with Harman and follow Cheema on Social Media! https://cheemafreight...
#123 - Dave Dein & Lindsey Trent
November 09, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBDave Dein and Lindsey Trent are the Co-Founders of the Next Generation in Trucking Association. Dave is a former driver and a current teacher at Patterson High School and heads up the Truck Driving Program there. Lindsey currently works Business/Customer development Coordinator with Ryder Systems. Make sure to follow Next Generation in Trucking Association on social media! Check out their website as well! http://www.nextgentrucking.org/
Port-Pocalypse
November 08, 2021 19:55 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB#TheFreightCoach is back for round 2 with special guest Steve Ferreira of Ocean Audit on the Port-Pocalypse series to provide actual insight as to what is happening at the ports, and what SOLUTIONS are needed to alleviate this from happening again! Make sure to follow Steve on social media!
#122 - Lauren (Engel) Beagen
November 05, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBLauren (Engel) Beagen is the founder of Squall Strategies, which is a boutique maritime consulting and legal solutions company. Available for federal regulatory analysis, Federal Maritime Commission related issues, general maritime consulting, cargo movement and shipping insight, foreign tariff and trade expertise, emerging markets and offshore wind analysis, etc. Make sure to follow Lauren on social media! https://www.squallstrategies.com/
#121 - Chris Spear
November 02, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBChris Spear is a government relations specialist with over two decades experience on five continents, serving the transportation, energy and defense technology sectors. Mr. Spear is President and CEO of the American Trucking Associations, advocating public policy on behalf of the nation's trucking industry. He serves on the Board of Directors for the American Transportation Research Institute, Trucking Cares Foundation and the Louisa Swain Foundation. Make sure to follow the ATA on social me...
#120 - Mark Groves & Matt Silver
October 29, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBMark Groves is the VP of Sales at PORT TMS and Matt Silver is the VP of Partnerships & Strategic Alliances with Trucker Tools! We spoke on the importance of knowing every capability that your technology partners have, and how their future plans on growth will directly effect your business. Make sure to follow both PORT TMS and Trucker Tools on social media! https://porttms.com/ https://www.truckertools.com/
#119 - Jason Provonsha
October 26, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBJason Provonsha is the CEO of Steam Logistics located in Chattanooga, TN. Steam Logistics is a high growth international logistics company, driven by technology and centered on people. We deliver world class transportation experiences with the most unique service model in the industry—delivering on time and on budget with exceptional care for your products and commodities. Visit https://www.steamlogistics.com/ to learn more about their jobs and follow them on Social Media!
#118 - Mike Sajdak
October 22, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBMike Sajdak is a high energy transportation professional with over 20 years of industry experience. Experienced in freight brokerage operations, FMCSA / DOT regulations, carrier procurement, fraud prevention and on-road safety. Highly focused and passionate about utilizing safety technology to drive truck safety to a new level! Make sure to connect with Mike on LinkedIn!
#117 - Brittain Ladd
October 19, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBBrittain Ladd is considered one of the world's leading experts on the topics of e-commerce, grocery operations, online grocery ordering and fulfillment, curbside operations, rapid grocery delivery, automated Customer Fulfillment Centers, and the use of automated micro-fulfillment centers! Make sure to follow Birttain on LinkedIn!
#116 - Matt McLelland
October 15, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBMatt McLelland is the VP of Sustainability and Innovation at Covenant. After working exclusively in the world of Information Technology for 21 years, in June of 2015 Matt transitioned into a completely different space - sustainability and innovation. Matt is responsible for leading all sustainability, CSR, and ESG initiatives while also retaining all prior responsibilities as Innovation Strategist. Connect with Matt and follow Covenant on Social Media!
#115 - Kyle Jepson
October 12, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBKyle Jepson is the Senior Vice President of Product at Emerge. Kyle has over 10 years of transportation experience and we speak about software development and how this landscape is changing and what trends to look for in the coming years. Make sure to connect with Kyle on LinkedIn and follow Emerge! https://www.emergemarket.com/
#114 - Larry Cothran
October 08, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBLarry Cothran is a veteran truck driver and business owner. To Larry, the trucking and transportation industry is a very lucrative, but can also be very fierce. I’ve been helping company drivers become successful owner operators for years, but there was still a need to help people get into this tough industry and succeed from within. Make sure to follow Larry on social media!
#113 - Freight Caviar
October 05, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBPaul-Bernard Jaroslawski is the President of Freight Caviar, LLC! Paul and I sat down and discussed all things social media! Especially around the importance of brand building and how you can reach your audience more effectively! Make sure to connect with Paul on LinkedIn and follow the Freight Caviar page on Instagram!
#112 - Mike Mulqueen
October 01, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBMike Mulqueen heads the strategic transportation and logistics practice at JBF Consulting. His responsibilities include the development and implementation of a freight transport and logistics system that delivers significant value to our clients and profitable revenue to JBF Consulting. Make sure to connect with Mike on LinkedIn and follow JBF Consulting! https://jbf-consulting.com/
#111 - Connor Miller
September 28, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBConnor Miller is the Co-Founder and COO of ArdentX. Connor story is one that resonates with most. Coming from a place of addiction, Connor has been able to build a successful transportation company. This is one of my favorite episodes to date! ArdentX is a modern-day full service transportation company offering freight brokerage services, warehousing, and asset based capacity. Make sure to connect with both Connor and follow ArdentX!
#110 - Andrew & Michael Leto
September 23, 2021 13:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBAndrew Leto is the Founder and CEO of Emerge while Michael serves as the CEO as well. They have both founded numerous companies within the transportation space, and grown them to massive levels. They are both extremely passionate about the transportation industry. Emerge has an advanced Digital Freight Marketplace platform, both shippers and carriers can adapt and adjust to marketplace fluctuations in real-time. Connect with them both and make sure to follow Emerge on Social Media! www.eme...
#109 - Jason Murray
September 21, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBJason Murray is the Co-Founder and CEO at Shipium. Shipium drives cost savings throughout the supply chain that can shift money towards the premium delivery experience that your consumers want—great transparency, more convenience, and faster speed. We help you turn logistics into a strategic differentiator for growth. Make sure to connect with Jason on social media and follow Shipium! https://www.shipium.com/
#108 - Brandon Arnold & Adrian Gram
September 17, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBBrandon and Adrian are the Co-Founders of Brew Movers and Pallet Parka! Brew Movers provides the craft beverage industry’s only white-glove shipping service specializing in beer, malt, hops, fruits, tanks, kegs, cans and equipment. Pallet Parka is a modern cold-chain shipping solution built on innovation, service, and quality. We’re on a mission to give consumers an alternate solution and make the transport of temperature controlled goods nothing but chill and cost effective. Follow them on ...
#107 - H. Michael Lasko
September 14, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBH. Michael Lasko is the Director of EHS and Quality at Boyle Transportation. Michael has held various roles of his career in freight from a driver to where he is currently! Boyle Transportation is the premier provider of transportation protective services to government and to commercial shippers of sensitive and high value cargo. We specialize in shipments that require exceptional security and the utmost care. We deliver security! Make sure to connect with Michael and follow Boyle on social ...
#106 - Lindsey Williams-Graves
September 10, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBLindsey Williams-Graves is the owner and CEO of Sunset Transportation! Lindsey has been around this industry her entire life and comes from a family of transportation professionals! Sunset Transportation is a second generation, women-owned third party logistics (3PL) company established over 30 years ago. We improve supply chain efficiencies and solve transportation needs with the best technology and people in the business. Follow Sunset on social media and connect with Lindsey https://www....
#105 - Ryan Rogers
September 07, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBRyan Rogers is the Founder of TextLocate! Ryan has over 20 years of experience in the transportation industry from working for some of the largest asset providers to technology companies. TextLocate simplifies the process using TextLocate’s custom one-time location update from your partner carrier’s driver with one simple text message. Make sure to connect with Ryan on social media and follow TextLocate! https://www.textlocate.com/
#104 - Erik Malin
September 03, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBErik Malin is the Head of Operations at Baton! Baton is a technology platform that eliminates detention and dwell for truck drivers. Long haul trucks drop off and pick up loads at our network of drop zones and Baton handles pick up and delivery to and from warehouses! Make sure to connect with Erik on social media and follow Baton! https://www.baton.io/
#103 - Jeremy Schlachet
August 31, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBJeremy Schlachet is the VP of Sales for TRAFFIX! Jeremy has 20 years of industry experience! TRAFFIX, founded in 1979, is a leading asset-based third-party logistics provider who has been serving clients for over 41 years. Our growing capacity, competitive pricing, and service excellence, paired with an incredible team of experienced industry leaders, serve customers across North American daily, providing peace of mind. Follow Jeremy and TRAFFIX on social media! https://traffix.com/