On today's trip Nate talks about a recent post from Matt Dahl about quiet hiring and how having a strong network can have a powerful impact on your professional opportunities.

In this episode of the Driving Forward Podcast, we sit down with Kevin Hill, the founder of Brush Pass Research. Kevin Hill shares his expert insights into the freight market and explains how his company is transforming the way businesses connect with leading freight brokerages.

In part 2 of this panel we'll be talking about the type of technologies that are available and how they function from your order acceptance (EDI and order import) all the way through the front office processes of a logistics provider or broker ending at the delivery of an order. Previously on part 1 we spoke about truckload technologies. As a request we will be naming potential technologies that fit into various subject matter.

Nate talks a bit about the "culling" of companies currently happening throughout the industry. While many of us saw this coming there is a respectable way for us to go forward to treat our colleagues in the industry as they go through difficult times especially those that are maneuvering through those times with integrity.

Nate and Bain are back on the road this time at the Broker Carrier Summit in Kansas City. The Broker Carrier Summit is the top event for brokers and carriers to come together and build meaningful connections and find legitimate players in the industry. Join us for this episode, where we discussed experiences and observations while broadcasting live from the event and met with a few special attendees.

In this week's episode, the GLCS panel reviews what types of technologies there are available and how they function from your order acceptance (EDI and order import) all the way through your front office processes of a truckload carrier and broker ending at the delivery of an order.

This is a lot of information to cover in a 60-minute episode so tune in and see if we can capture it all!

Nate spends some time reviewing the itinerary for the upcoming Broker Carrier Summit scheduled for next week Monday April 22nd through 24th in Kansas City, KS.

If you are interested in attending Broker Carrier Summit there is still room for you to do so. Please go to www.brokercarriersummit.com for more details.

Use the discount code GLCS for a 10% off discount.

Ben Wiesen has spent a lifetime or two in transportation and logistics, joining Carrier Logistics in 1995 as a Senior Transportation Consultant. In 2010 he moved to the Vice President of Product and Services role holding that role until 2018 where he moved the position of President. Ben has over 30 years of experience in transportation and logistics specializing in supply chain and LTL.

In this special episode, we're taking you along for the ride on our eight-day road trip to the heart of the trucking industry. From the excitement of the Mid-American Truck Show to the spirit of the TCA Truckload Strong conference, get a front row seat to the events that shape the world of trucking.