Bulkloads Podcast

In this episode, Jared brings on Zach Strickland with FreightWaves! Zach is a Market Analyst and has a wealth of knowledge on the freight market and economy. In this episode, Zach covers the state of the trucking industry and explains why margins are down. Zach also has his own podcast called Freightonomics, be sure to check it out!

Check out FreightWaves here:

https://www.freightwaves.com/

Jared brings back Padgett Smith with The Permit Shop to discuss more on permitting and compliance. She goes over different filings such as UCRs, 2290s, MCS 150s, and much more. She also goes over how IFTA is going to be auditing all truckers.

Contact The Permit Shop here:

417-833-3355

https://www.permitshopinc.com/

In this episode, Jared brings on Ian Harder with BevSource to discuss multiple interesting topics. Ian talks about shipper/carrier relationships and how a lot of times, direct shippers aren't the best fit for carriers. He talks about spot market freight and also gives insight into the general freight market.

Check out BevSource Here:

https://www.bevsource.com/

Yes, you read the title right! In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, Jared brings on Zach Morem with Damel Trucking to talk about how Zach met his wife on BulkLoads. Zach walks us through how this happened and where they are now. You never know where you'll find love, it might be a bulk freight platform!

Jared brings on Ben Hubbard with Integrated Proteins to talk bulk hauling and pets! Ben brings up several interesting points, did you know the US pet population is growing faster than the US human population? They discuss the importance of this and why it's causing the need for more bulk haulers. Ben also touches on other aspects of Integrated Proteins such as their logistics and how they are focused on their drivers and customers.

Check out Integrated Protein here.

This week, Jared brings on Jason Rule to share how and why Jason has been so successful in his business model. Jason has started and owned many businesses and is now a consultant. They discuss the best way to think about ideas and the right questions you should be asking when it comes to your business.

Check out the Bulk Freight Conference here:

www.bulkfreightconference.com

This week Jared brings on Greg Martinelli to talk about sales in Agriculture. Greg is an Ag Sales Coach and helps agribusiness sales professionals improve their confidence and territory management skills, so they can become a trusted advisor instead of just another salesperson. As always, Jared and Greg relate this topic back to trucking and talk about how carriers can improve their tactics to sell their services better and land more customers.

Learn more about Greg here:

https://www.gregmartinelli.net/

Check out the Bulk Freight Conference here:

www.bulkfreightconference.com

Jared brings on returning guest, Tim Brady! In this episode, Tim talks about his experience being a truck driver and how he was able to be proactive in his career to schedule vacation time. He explains how important vacation time is in this industry and explains how to effectively take winter months off as an owner-operator.

Jared brings on Aaron Brooker with Friendly Insurance Dad to discuss short-term disability insurance. During this episode, Aaron brings up an interesting statistic: 47% of Americans are not financially capable of handling a $1,000 emergency. He then explains the simplest thing you can do to make sure you and your family are financially stable if you were ever unable to work for awhile.

Check out Friendly Insurance Dad here:

https://www.friendlyinsurancedad.com/

Jared brings on Terry Reinert, CEO of Fleet Defender. Fleet Defender specializes in cyber security on vehicles and equipment. Terry explains what their product is and how crucial it is for truckers to have it on their rigs.

Check out Fleet Defender here!

Check out Jared's Children's book here!