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4 million miles, ever greater efficiency for owner-op Alan Kitzhaber and his 1995 Kenworth T600

Overdrive Radio - July 14, 2024 15:12 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 18 ratings
"Some guys customize their truck via paint, chrome, lights, and things like that. I customize my truck to make it a more comfortable place to be, a more profitable truck, a more efficient truck." --Owner-operator Alan Kitzhaber May 2024 was a big month for owner-operator Alan Kitzhaber, running ...

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Transforming Trucking Safety: The Role of Technology and Data, with Mark Epperson

Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast - July 13, 2024 04:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Send us a Text Message. Trucking Risk and Insurance with Mark Epperson: Improving Safety with Technology In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, guest Mark Epperson, co-lead of Alliant Specialties Transportation Vertical, discusses the firm's approach to improving safety an...

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Driver Spotlight: Dwight C.

FirstFleet tenFour - July 12, 2024 22:37 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
You can find Dwight's book - Life's Highway Lessons by clicking here. 

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Preparing for Tomorrow's Roads: Jeffery Burkhardt on the Impact of Technology in Trucking

Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast - July 12, 2024 20:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Send us a Text Message. The Future of Truck Driving Schools Amidst the Rise of Autonomous Vehicles - Interview with Jeff Burkhart In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, we are joined by Jeffrey Burkhart, Senior Director of Operations for the Commercial Driver Training Prog...

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GearDown Meets Endurium

GEARDOWN the podcast - July 11, 2024 19:00 - 39 minutes
GearDown the podcast, with Mike Eischer from One World Supply Chain Consulting talks to Matt Downs of Endurium to discuss the latest innovations with BOT technology and how it's bringing a new tool to the logistics industry and beyond. To watch this episode, feel free to follow and subscribe on...

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Smith Transport July 2024 Newscast

Smith Transport Podcast - July 11, 2024 19:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Smith Transport brings you the latest July monthly newscast brings news from Customer Service with scorecards and on-time pick-up and deliveries, Safety has clean inspections and safety tips on rider program and pet policy.  Joe from Operations talks about EFS cards, service, and the increase in...

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Hunters, Farmers, and CRMs: Evolving the Logistics Sales Role

Everything is Logistics - July 11, 2024 10:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Blythe speaks with Holly LaBoda from Logistics Luminaries Live! They explore the challenges of implementing CRM systems in logistics companies and strategies for encouraging adoption among seasoned salespeople. Holly offers advice on creating a balan...

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Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning July 8, 2024

FTR | State of Freight - July 09, 2024 17:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
 In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into payroll employment in trucking and in the broader economy. We also look at job openings and U.S. international trade in goods and recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight as usual.   The Tru...

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Freight Friends: Space Logistics, Shipping Canals, and Fighting Food Fraud in Our Supply Chain

Everything is Logistics - July 09, 2024 10:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Grace Sharkey is back with her monthly appearance on EiL, and in this episode, she and Blythe are talking about space logistics, NASA, and food fraud, as well as Grace's experience attending a recent Samsara conference where asset tracking was the highlight of the event. LINKS:  Grace’s Linktr...

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Making New Friends in Freight: Highlights from the Texas Trucking Show in Houston, Texas!

Trucking for Millennials - July 08, 2024 10:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratings
In this episode of the Trucking for Millennials podcast, we're coming at you from the Texas Trucking Show at the NRG Center in Houston. The event has been a fantastic opportunity to connect with a diverse range of people in the trucking industry, from open deck carriers to industry friends and...

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Man's mastery of the machine: Trucker of the Month's firm hand in the Amazon system

Overdrive Radio - July 06, 2024 16:44 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 18 ratings
This week’s edition of the Overdrive Radio podcast drops into Overdrive editor Todd Dills' interview with Overdrive June Trucker of the Month Greg Labosky, the man who is master of the machine, in some respects, that is the Amazon loads platform Relay: https://www.overdriveonline.com/trucker-of-t...

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Discover And Share Your Fleet’s Authentic Story

Taking The Hire Road - July 04, 2024 18:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
Lane Williams, Founder and CEO of Fusion Now, joins guest host Leah Shaver and discusses the benefits of working with a company that’s been in the shoes of a Director of Recruiting, and shares some trends that are helping companies stand out in their effort to be authentic and attract the right d...

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EP112: The Esteemed Miss Mary Timmons: Tales of Reliability from a Driveaway Legend

Six-Figure Trucker - July 04, 2024 16:28 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
The love and respect that we have for our guest today runs deep. In fact, it’s evident in the name, “Miss Mary”. Simply calling her Mary won’t suffice for a lady who carries the kind of history, affection, and esteem that she does around Norton Transport. So, we’re honored to welcome Miss Mary t...

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Navigating the New American Dream with Chris Jolly The Freight Coach

Everything is Logistics - July 04, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Blythe speaks with Chris Jolly, aka The Freight Coach. They discuss Jolly's motivation to become an entrepreneur after feeling unfulfilled in the corporate world. He shares his mindset shift from chasing vanity metrics to focusing on creating genuine i...

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Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning July 1, 2024

FTR | State of Freight - July 02, 2024 18:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review the number of new trucking firms and firms exiting the market in June and discuss some key indicators of the consumer, manufacturing, housing, and nonresidential construction sectors. Plus, we recap the week in diesel pric...

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June Market Update

Check Call - July 02, 2024 16:30 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode, we break down the June Market Update. Our guest, David Spencer, vice president of market intelligence at Arrive Logistics explores the spot market, the rate forecast and what to expect from a possible Canadian rail strike. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newslett...

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Cracking the Code: Intent Data and the Future of Logistics Marketing

Everything is Logistics - July 02, 2024 10:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Blythe speaks with Kara Brown, CEO of Lead Coverage. They discuss the importance of intent data in modern marketing strategies for supply chain companies.  Kara explains how her company helps clients identify and act on buying signals, emphasizing the...

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Fatherhood on the road; tracking cargo theft; nearshoring heats up

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? - July 01, 2024 18:52 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 63 ratings
On Episode 730 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to trucker and social media influencer Trucking With Tay about fatherhood on the road. We’ll get into the challenges and wins of parenting while over the road. We may also learn the keys to perfectly strapping a load. Cargo theft is a near-b...

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FMCSA's safety rating revamp: Truckers urge caution if using roadside data

Overdrive Radio - July 01, 2024 18:50 - 57 minutes ★★★★ - 18 ratings
This week's Overdrive Radio episode opens a window onto the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's virtual listening session held last week to discuss the agency’s efforts to potentially improve the safety rating system it uses for determining carriers’ fitness to operate in interstate com...

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Finding Your Niche in the Logistics Industry with Tyson Lawrence

Trucking for Millennials - July 01, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 94 ratings
In this episode of the Trucking for Millennials Podcast, we dive deep into the challenges and strategies for small trucking companies and freight brokerages with our guest, Tyson Lawrence, CEO of Diablo Freight Ventures. Tyson shares his extensive experience in the logistics industry, spanning...

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Driver Spotlight: Kendell B.

FirstFleet tenFour - June 28, 2024 21:05 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Will you join Kendell and do 50 pushups every time you stop?  Don't forget that you can't listen to youtube videos while driving unless you make the screen black.  You can use either Black Screen or Listen Box to help you turn videos into audio only media for driving. 

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How the debate impacts trade and bipartisan bill to fight freight fraud

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? - June 28, 2024 17:51 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 63 ratings
On episode 729 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about last night’s disastrous presidential debate performance and how it could sway ocean shipping. With Trump’s promise of a renewed trade war and tariff increases, a great pull forward could be at play. Owner-Operator Independent Drivers As...

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From Truck Schools to Trucking Careers: Expert Advice, with Leo Barros

Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast - June 28, 2024 04:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Send us a Text Message. Insightful Tips on Choosing Trucking Schools and Employers with Leo Barros Join us this week on the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast as we chat with Leo Barros from TruckNews.  Leo shares his personal experience and advice on how to choose the best truck driver trai...

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Cybersecurity Insights for the Freight Industry (with Erika Voss of DAT) | Episode 250

Freight 360 - June 28, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 94 ratings
Ever wondered how cybersecurity intersects with the logistics and freight industry? Discover these critical insights in our 250th milestone episode of Freight 360, featuring an exceptional guest, Erika Voss from DAT. Erika takes us through her unique career journey from physical security and eme...

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Quality Over Quantity: Reaching Passive Drivers Via Seated Social

Taking The Hire Road - June 27, 2024 18:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
Alex Carpenter, President of Seated Social, joins Jeremy Reymer and discusses the importance of finding the right passive candidates, crafting advertising campaigns that convert to direct leads with greater intent (quality over quantity), and measuring the results that matter most. Special thanks...

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Re-Air: Maximizing Miles with Tow-Behind: Tony and Larry Altice

Six-Figure Trucker - June 27, 2024 16:49 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
We’re excited to bring back one of our favorite episodes featuring the dynamic Father/Son duo, Tony and Larry Altice! Having tasted the freedom of Driveaway, Tony and Larry are adamant that they’ll never work for somebody else again. And there's something else they swear by – maximizing miles wi...

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The Biggest Marketing and Sales Takeaways from TMSA's Elevate Conference

Everything is Logistics - June 27, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
In this episode of Everything is Logistics, we're recapping takeaways from TMSA in New Orleans, held from June 5-7, 2024. Recorded live, this roundtable discussion features insights from an in-house marketer, a marketing agency leader, and a company founder, offering valuable perspectives on mar...

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From Breakfast to Business: The Ultimate Networking Event

Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast - June 26, 2024 19:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Send us a Text Message. Here is the registration link for the Biz & Breakfast: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/biz-breakfast-2024-tickets-887760574777 Join Wendy and Brooke on the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast as they discuss the upcoming 'Biz and Breakfast' event set for July 11th at the Li...

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Uber Freight and Aurora team up on autonomous Drivers-as-a-Service

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? - June 26, 2024 18:30 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 63 ratings
On episode 728 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Truck Tech’s Alan Adler to break down the autonomous trucking deal between Aurora and Uber Freight. We’ll look into the good, the bad and the ugly of Drivers-as-a-Service. Continuing in autonomy, we’ll also look into Gatik’s strides toward m...

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Smith Transport June Newscast

Smith Transport Podcast - June 25, 2024 19:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Smith Transport, HQ in Roaring Spring, PA is an asset truckload dry van carrier that travels east of I35 with 800 drivers.  If you're looking for a truckload carrier that offers safety and service, call us at 888 GO SMITH. This monthly newscast is the voice-only version of our YouTube, Facebook ...