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Finding Growth in Freight & Logistics with Will Hopkins | A Trucking Podcast
How Do You Go from an Accidental Start to Building a Logistics Company? The freight industry moves fast, and adapting to challenges is key to success. Will Hopkins never planned on a career in logistics—but through mentorship, resilience, and community, he went from learning on the job to co-founding Black Box Logistics.
In this episode, Will, co-founder of Black Box Logistics and co-host of Two Dawgs, One Pod, shares how he built a freight brokerage, leveraged social media to create meaningful connections, and navigated the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.
Whether you're a freight broker, trucking entrepreneur, or industry newcomer, this episode delivers valuable lessons on scaling a business, avoiding burnout, and thriving in logistics.
📍 Episode Highlights00:01:05 – Will Hopkins’ journey: From accidental logistics entry to co-founding Black Box Logistics. 00:02:15 – Key lessons learned while building a business in logistics. 00:03:34 – The value of resilience and mindset in overcoming industry challenges. 00:05:06 – Starting a dispatching company and working closely with drivers. 00:08:18 – The impact of social media on logistics and building connections. 00:12:06 – Mentorship: Why it matters and how it shaped Will’s career. 00:14:12 – Scaling a business: Advice for new industry entrants. 00:19:01 – Challenges and solutions for starting a trucking or brokerage business. 00:24:13 – The future of logistics: Technology, automation, and new opportunities. 00:28:10 – Avoiding burnout and staying motivated as a founder.
🎙 About Our GuestWill Hopkins is the co-founder of Black Box Logistics, a third-party freight brokerage based in Birmingham, Alabama, and co-host of Two Dawgs, One Pod. With a focus on problem-solving and strong partnerships, Will is passionate about helping others succeed in the logistics industry.
🌍 Learn more about Will and his work: 🔗 Connect with Will on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-hopkins1/ 🔗 Black Box Logistics: https://shipblbx.com/ 🔗 Black Box Logistics LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackbox-logistics/ 🎙 Two Dawgs, One Pod Podcast: 🔗 Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2-dawgs-1-pod 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2Dawgs1Pod
📢 Stay Connected with The Miles and Mentors Podcast🚛 Get expert insights from trucking and logistics leaders who have put in the miles and are here to mentor you!
🌐 Podcast Website: https://www.milesandmentorspodcast.com 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/milesandmentorspodcast 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/milesandmentorspodcast
🎧 Watch & Listen: 📺 YouTube: https://youtu.be/TQnKD9nHRzI 🎙 Listen on your favorite podcast platform!
🚛 Want to Be Featured? Are you a trucking or logistics leader with an inspiring story to share? Let’s talk! Reach out at 📧 [email protected].
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By Alex PowersHow Do You Go from an Accidental Start to Building a Logistics Company? The freight industry moves fast, and adapting to challenges is key to success. Will Hopkins never planned on a career in logistics—but through mentorship, resilience, and community, he went from learning on the job to co-founding Black Box Logistics.
In this episode, Will, co-founder of Black Box Logistics and co-host of Two Dawgs, One Pod, shares how he built a freight brokerage, leveraged social media to create meaningful connections, and navigated the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.
Whether you're a freight broker, trucking entrepreneur, or industry newcomer, this episode delivers valuable lessons on scaling a business, avoiding burnout, and thriving in logistics.
📍 Episode Highlights00:01:05 – Will Hopkins’ journey: From accidental logistics entry to co-founding Black Box Logistics. 00:02:15 – Key lessons learned while building a business in logistics. 00:03:34 – The value of resilience and mindset in overcoming industry challenges. 00:05:06 – Starting a dispatching company and working closely with drivers. 00:08:18 – The impact of social media on logistics and building connections. 00:12:06 – Mentorship: Why it matters and how it shaped Will’s career. 00:14:12 – Scaling a business: Advice for new industry entrants. 00:19:01 – Challenges and solutions for starting a trucking or brokerage business. 00:24:13 – The future of logistics: Technology, automation, and new opportunities. 00:28:10 – Avoiding burnout and staying motivated as a founder.
🎙 About Our GuestWill Hopkins is the co-founder of Black Box Logistics, a third-party freight brokerage based in Birmingham, Alabama, and co-host of Two Dawgs, One Pod. With a focus on problem-solving and strong partnerships, Will is passionate about helping others succeed in the logistics industry.
🌍 Learn more about Will and his work: 🔗 Connect with Will on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-hopkins1/ 🔗 Black Box Logistics: https://shipblbx.com/ 🔗 Black Box Logistics LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackbox-logistics/ 🎙 Two Dawgs, One Pod Podcast: 🔗 Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2-dawgs-1-pod 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2Dawgs1Pod
📢 Stay Connected with The Miles and Mentors Podcast🚛 Get expert insights from trucking and logistics leaders who have put in the miles and are here to mentor you!
🌐 Podcast Website: https://www.milesandmentorspodcast.com 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/milesandmentorspodcast 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/milesandmentorspodcast
🎧 Watch & Listen: 📺 YouTube: https://youtu.be/TQnKD9nHRzI 🎙 Listen on your favorite podcast platform!
🚛 Want to Be Featured? Are you a trucking or logistics leader with an inspiring story to share? Let’s talk! Reach out at 📧 [email protected].