How Do You Solve a Problem Like Bad Carriers? With Cassandra Gaines, Founder and CEO of Carrier Assure

What the Truck?! Rewiring for Success with Timothy Dooner: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Timothy Dooner, WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Host & Producer at FreightWaves and SiriusXM. Together, they explore Timothy’s journey from starting a podcast to becoming an influential figure in the freight industry. They delve into the evolution of his podcast, "What the Truck?!?" and how it grew from a single day to multiple episodes per week, driven by audience demand and sponsorships. They also discuss the importance of authenticity and consistency in content creation, highlighting the challenges and rewards of building a brand in the freight space. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

41 min listen

The Role of Building Trust, Slow Growth, and Quality Content in Business Success with Paul Jaroslawski: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Paul Jaroslawski, President and Founder of Freight Caviar and co-founder of Shipper CRM. Together, they explore Paul's background in transportation, the challenges of running a media business, and the importance of building relationships and focusing on quality content in business. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

41 min listen

Overcoming self-doubt and embracing entrepreneurship with Trey Griggs of BETA Consulting Group: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Trey Griggs, Founder and CEO of BETA Consulting Group. Together, they explore Trey’s journey through sales and freight brokerage to founding his own business, and his advice and strategies on turning customers into fans. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

47 min listen

Changing the Way Owner-Operators Think with Todd Amen of ATBS: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Todd Amen, President and CEO of ATBS. Together, they explore the history of ATBS, including the initial challenges of simply getting drivers interested, as well as the realities of working with your family. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

40 min listen

Navigating Trucking Law with Attorney Marc Blubaugh: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Marc Blubaugh, Partner at Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan and Aronoff. Together, they explore the need for business owners to be proactive in keeping up to date with the laws that affect them, how to navigate broker-carrier relationships and the widespread implications of the passing of Assembly Bill 5 in California. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

41 min listen

Rethinking Trucking Standards with Joel Morrow of Alpha Drivers Testing & Consulting: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Joel Morrow, CEO of Alpha Drivers Testing & Consulting. Together, they dive into the role of efficiency and time value in the trucking industry and explore the benefits of the 6x2 axle configuration, the importance of understanding the difference between gross and net, and how to manage time and speed. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

45 min listen

The State of Global Transportation with Lee Klaskow of Bloomberg Intelligence: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Lee Klaskow, Senior Analyst of Freight Transportation and Logistics at Bloomberg Intelligence and Host of Talking Transports. Together, they explore Lee’s journey from Wall Street to transportation, the current state of the global markets, and how the transportation industry has shifted over the past two decades. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

37 min listen

The Power of Community in Trucking with Mutha Trucker News' Alex Mai: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Alex Mai, Owner and voice of Mutha Trucker News. Together, they explore the history of Mutha Trucker right from its origins as Alex’s personal vlogging channel. They also discuss the importance of relationships and communication in the trucking industry and offer advice on how best to use social media. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

39 min listen

Learning to Run a Successful Trucking Company to Then Not Run One with Kevin Rutherford: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Kevin Rutherford, Owner and Presenter of LetsTruck. Together, they explore Kevin’s journey to becoming the go-to resource for owner-operators everywhere. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

46 min listen

Navigating the Jump from Brokerage to Journalism with Grace Sharkey of FreightWaves: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Grace Sharkey, the host of FreightWaves Drive Time on SiriusXM. Together, they explore her career from brokerage to journalist, highlighting the power of a scrappy mentality, why investments need to be made into people, and the challenges that come from switching sectors. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

38 min listen

Inside the Mid-America Trucking Show with Show Manager Toby Young: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Toby Young, Show Manager for the Mid-America Trucking Show. Join them as they explore handling conflict resolution in a family-run business, how to lead by example, and how the Mid-America Trucking Show has changed over the past few years to focus more on education. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

44 min listen

Ignoring Safety Is Not A Risk Worth Taking with Sam Watts of Wattsmen Diesel House: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Sam Watts, Owner of Wattsmen Diesel House and Safety Supervisor for Meiborg Brothers. Together, they explore how to build out a safety program and why you should never ignore it. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

41 min listen

From Production Line to Director of Transportation Strategy: A Supply Chain Journey with Rob Haddock: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Rob Haddock, Transportation Consultant for Albedo Logistics. Together, they explore supply chain management from the shipper’s perspective. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

44 min listen

Six Entrepreneurial Pro Tips with Seretha Willingham, CEO and Founder of SJW Logistics: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Seretha Willingham, CEO and Founder of SJW Logistics. Together, they discuss her six pro tips for logistics entrepreneurship, from planning your work to maintaining long-term relationships. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

39 min listen

Compliance Isn’t Just a Box to Tick with Rob Carpenter, President of Carpenter Compliance: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Rob Carpenter, President of Carpenter Compliance. Together, they discuss all things compliance, from Rob’s own introduction into the world to where small businesses get it wrong. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

40 min listen

From Casual Coder to Business Owner: Reed Loustalot and LOSTFR8’s Journey: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Reed Loustalot, Co-Founder of LOSTFR8. Together, they explore the LOSTFR8 journey, from the conversation that kickstarted its prototype to the influence of social media on the brand’s growth. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

36 min listen

The Red Sea Crisis’ Impact on Freight with Christopher Chase of the Port of Los Angeles: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Christopher Chase, Assistant Director of Marketing for the Port of Los Angeles, to discuss the ongoing Red Sea crisis and its impact on the freight world. Please note: the topics discussed in this episode are fast-changing. All information was accurate at the time of recording. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

43 min listen

From One Truck to Large Brokerage: PDQ America’s Story with Michael Clements and Aaron Dunn: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Aaron Dunn, Director of Sales and Marketing at PDQ America, and Michael Clements, President at PDQ America. Together, they discuss PDQ’s story from one truck to a large brokerage, the journey that led to the Trucking for Millennials podcast, and the value they both have gained from hosting the show. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

45 min listen

Combating Human Trafficking in the Trucking Industry with Laura Cyrus, Senior Director of Industry Training and Outreach for Truckers Against Trafficking: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Laura Cyrus, Senior Director of Industry Training and Outreach for Truckers Against Trafficking. Tune in to join their discussion of the vital mission of Truckers Against Trafficking, the free training materials and new app offered by the company, and how people can support the movement. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

44 min listen

Delivering the Capitol Christmas Tree with Tim Dean, Jesus Davila, Steve and Gina Jones: In this special holiday episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto brings together truck drivers from Werner Transportation, Tim Dean, Jesus Davila, Steve and Gina Jones, to discuss their experience delivering the Capitol Christmas tree. They share their journeys in the trucking industry, highlight the importance of safety, and discuss their work with Werner Transportation. The drivers also share their experiences delivering the tree and ornaments, describing the overwhelming support from communities along the way. Find out the dedication and pride truck drivers bring to their jobs and the importance of safety, family, and community within the trucking industry. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

43 min listen

Frozen Freight: How Nicole Glenn of Candor Expedite is Revolutionizing the Trucking World: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Nicole Glenn, Founder and CEO of Candor Expedite. Together, they discuss Nicole’s unexpected entrance into the trucking world and her journey to Founding Candor Expedite, examining the highs and lows of the expediting sector and her recent foray into frozen freight. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

40 min listen

The Capitol Christmas Tree Mission with Ed and Deb Kingdon of Hardy Brothers Trucking: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Ed and Deb Kingdon of Hardy Brothers Trucking. Together, they discuss their journey into trucking, what it’s like to drive as a team, and their crucial mission to deliver the Capitol Christmas tree in 2022. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

35 min listen

A History of the Brenny Transportation Empire with CEO and Founder Joyce Brenny: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Joyce Brenny, CEO and Founder of Brenny Transportation. Together they dive into the history of Brenny Transportation, exploring the people-first culture and the moments that led to its founding. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

39 min listen

Football, Motivational Speaking, and Trucking: The Story Behind Bear Down Logistics with President Desmond Clark: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Desmond Clark, President of Bear Down Logistics. Together, they discuss his journey from the NFL to logistics, highlighting his mindset for improvement and the advice he received as a teenager that has led to the success of Bear Down Logistics. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

39 min listen

From Real Estate to Trucking? Evan Shelley’s Journey to Solving the Truck Parking Crisis: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Evan Shelley, Co-Founder and CEO of Truck Parking Club. Together, they delve into the truck parking problem and how Evan and his team are helping to solve it, digging into his real estate background and the challenges of starting a company and building out a product. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

35 min listen

Navigating Carrier-Broker Relationships with Tyler Johnston, Director of Operations at Mercer Transportation: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Tyler Johnston, Director of Operations at Mercer Transportation. Join them as they explore the trucking industry from the perspective of a broker, delving into the importance of relationship-building and transparency between carriers and brokers. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

41 min listen

How Rahmel Wattley Built The Truck N’ Hustle Community: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Rahmel Wattley, Founder of Truck N’ Hustle. Together they explore Rahmel’s unconventional start in trucking, exploring his journey from a dispatcher to founding his first company: Ultimate Driver Staffing. They further explore the success of Truck N’ Hustle, and the newfound venture that is the FreightFest conference. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

41 min listen

Changing the Trucking Industry for Women with Ellen Voie, Founder of the Women In Trucking Association: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Ellen Voie, Founder of the Women In Trucking Association. Join them as they delve into Ellen’s work to improve the trucking industry for women, highlighting the early days of the Association, the wins and challenges, and what it’s like to be the leader of a brand. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

42 min listen

What Every Owner-Operator Needs to Know with Adam Wingfield, Founder of Innovative Logistics Group: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Adam Wingfield, Founder and Managing Director of Innovative Logistics Group. Tune in to join their discussion on educating owner-operators in today’s trucking landscape. Find out about the education side of Innovation Logistics Group and the four things every trucker should know. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

46 min listen

How to Average 10 Miles per Gallon with Henry Albert, President of Albert Transport: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Henry Albert, President of Albert Transport, to discuss his successful career in the trucking industry. Discover Henry’s career from private carrier to running Albert Transport, why toothpaste is the key to convincing shippers to trust you to haul their freight, and how he now averages at ten miles per gallon of fuel. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

36 min listen

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