What if launching your own trucking company led to your next big idea in freight tech?

In this episode of Miles and Mentors: A Trucking Podcast, Alex Snook, CEO of OnSight and co-owner of Presidential Trucking, shares his journey from dispatching loads to building both a carrier and a logistics tech startup. A full truckload theft became the unexpected spark that pushed Alex to create OnSight, a driver check-in and fraud prevention platform designed to give shippers better visibility and security.

Alex explains how he transitioned from brokering freight to co-owning a fleet, what it really takes to start and scale, and how tech and risk-taking play into the future of logistics. He also offers mentorship-style advice on finding good partners, hiring drivers, and avoiding common financial traps new owners face.

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🎧 Episode Timestamps 📍 00:00:00 – Meet Alex Snook from OnSight and Presidential Trucking 📍 00:02:00 – Starting in logistics with zero industry knowledge 📍 00:03:44 – Building confidence through mentorship and small brokerage experience 📍 00:05:36 – Why Alex took the leap into ownership 📍 00:07:15 – The unexpected hurdles in launching a trucking company 📍 00:09:32 – Collective mentorship from drivers and hands-on experience 📍 00:12:14 – Learning through YouTube, podcasts, and taking real risks 📍 00:13:55 – What OnSight is and how it's tackling freight fraud 📍 00:16:41 – Why freight fraud is a national emergency 📍 00:18:49 – Financial challenges and partnerships in starting up 📍 00:22:13 – What to look for in co-founders and business partners 📍 00:24:10 – The value and downside of factoring services 📍 00:25:39 – Saving on fuel, repairs, and building your local support network 📍 00:27:14 – Practical steps for carriers and brokers to avoid fraud 📍 00:30:07 – Plans to expand Presidential Trucking and find local contracts 📍 00:31:43 – How to connect with Alex and learn more about OnSight

🎙 About Our Guest Alex Snook is the Chief Executive Officer of OnSight (https://www.verifyonsight.com) and co-owner of Presidential Trucking (https://www.presidentialkc.com), both based in Kansas. With a background in brokerage, intermodal, and carrier operations, Alex brings a rare dual perspective from both tech and trucking leadership. OnSight is a SaaS platform focused on secure driver check-ins, fraud prevention, and dock visibility tools designed for shippers and logistics providers.

Contact Alex: [email protected] OnSight: https://www.verifyonsight.com Presidential Trucking: https://www.presidentialkc.com LinkedIn (Alex): https://www.linkedin.com/in/os-alexsnook LinkedIn (OnSight): https://www.linkedin.com/company/verifyonsight LinkedIn (Presidential Trucking): https://www.linkedin.com/company/presidential-trucking-llc

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