Freight Famous

How can technology help you hire drivers? Why is there a driver shortage? What can you do to retain drivers? In this episode, host Justin Bailie, talks with Jeremy Reymer of DriverReach about hiring drivers, recruiting more drivers to the industry, the role autonomous technology might play in the future, and retaining drivers. 

What does a recruiter look for when hiring a salesperson? When should you start hiring salespeople to join your business? In this episode, host Justin Bailie talks with Mark Gooderham, a sales talent recruiter, about growing your sales team. Mark shares lessons from hiring tech sales people and how you can apply those insights to your transportation business. 

Adopting a new technology can be daunting. What are the benefits of adopting new technology? What do you need to consider when purchasing new tech? In this episode, host Justin Bailie talks with Michael Melwicks from Moto Transportation Services about buying new technology, change management, and working with startups. 

What are future trends in the trucking industry? How does Trimac think about the market and rates? Has trucking become more collaborative? In this episode, host Justin Bailie talks with Ryan Collinge, Chief Revenue Officer of Trimac about how Trimac works with their customers, trucking trends, the market and rates, and selling to Fortune 500 companies.

How does company culture impact the success of a transportation company? What role will technology play in the future of transportation? How did Gulf Relay grow a brokerage inside their trucking company? Justin Bailie and Scott Auslund chat about company culture, the future of technology in transportation, and how Gulf Relay balances the needs of the brokerage and asset side of the business to ensure success. 

What makes a great sales person in trucking and logistics? What are the nuances of starting your own business within this industry? In a thoughtful and honest conversation, Justin Bailie and Ed Stockman share their experiences being an entrepreneur, balancing performance with mental health, and building effective sales organizations.