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From Bus Dispatch to Freight Leadership with Matt Dahl | A Trucking Podcast
What Does It Take to Build a Successful Career in Freight? From bus dispatching to freight brokerage, Matt Dahl has navigated a unique path in the logistics industry. But how did a background in public transportation lead to a leadership role in freight agent recruiting?
In this episode, Matt, Director of Agent Recruiting at HD Ships and co-host of Two Dogs, One Pod, shares how his diverse experiences shaped his career, the importance of mentorship, and why technology and social media are transforming logistics.
Whether you're a freight agent, owner-operator, or someone looking to break into logistics, this episode is full of actionable insights on relationship-building, contract awareness, and long-term success.
📍 Episode Highlights00:00:39 – Matt's journey from bus dispatcher to freight brokerage. 00:04:08 – The chaotic similarities between bus and freight dispatching. 00:08:34 – The importance of reading the fine print in logistics contracts. 00:12:03 – How podcasts and social media are influencing the logistics industry. 00:18:13 – How technology is shaping the future of freight. 00:20:10 – Advice for aspiring owner-operators and fleet owners.
🎙 About Our GuestMatt Dahl is a logistics leader, problem-solver, and mentor with a passion for helping freight agents succeed. As Director of Agent Recruiting at HD Ships, Matt is responsible for bringing in top-tier 1099 freight agents, helping to shape the next generation of logistics talent. He is also the co-host of Two Dogs, One Pod, a podcast featuring insights from industry professionals and covering the latest trends in logistics.
🌍 Learn more about Matt and his work: 🔗 Two Dogs, One Pod: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2-dawgs-1-pod 🔗 HD Ships: https://hdships.com/ 🔗 Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-dahl-7b1b1073/ 🔗 HD Ships LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hd-ships/
📢 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: [Insert YouTube link if available] 🎙 Listen on your favorite podcast platform!
🚛 Want to Be Featured? Are you a trucking or logistics leader with an inspiring story to share? Or are you interested in sponsoring an episode? Let’s talk! Reach out at 📧 [email protected].
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By Alex PowersWhat Does It Take to Build a Successful Career in Freight? From bus dispatching to freight brokerage, Matt Dahl has navigated a unique path in the logistics industry. But how did a background in public transportation lead to a leadership role in freight agent recruiting?
In this episode, Matt, Director of Agent Recruiting at HD Ships and co-host of Two Dogs, One Pod, shares how his diverse experiences shaped his career, the importance of mentorship, and why technology and social media are transforming logistics.
Whether you're a freight agent, owner-operator, or someone looking to break into logistics, this episode is full of actionable insights on relationship-building, contract awareness, and long-term success.
📍 Episode Highlights00:00:39 – Matt's journey from bus dispatcher to freight brokerage. 00:04:08 – The chaotic similarities between bus and freight dispatching. 00:08:34 – The importance of reading the fine print in logistics contracts. 00:12:03 – How podcasts and social media are influencing the logistics industry. 00:18:13 – How technology is shaping the future of freight. 00:20:10 – Advice for aspiring owner-operators and fleet owners.
🎙 About Our GuestMatt Dahl is a logistics leader, problem-solver, and mentor with a passion for helping freight agents succeed. As Director of Agent Recruiting at HD Ships, Matt is responsible for bringing in top-tier 1099 freight agents, helping to shape the next generation of logistics talent. He is also the co-host of Two Dogs, One Pod, a podcast featuring insights from industry professionals and covering the latest trends in logistics.
🌍 Learn more about Matt and his work: 🔗 Two Dogs, One Pod: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2-dawgs-1-pod 🔗 HD Ships: https://hdships.com/ 🔗 Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-dahl-7b1b1073/ 🔗 HD Ships LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hd-ships/
📢 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: [Insert YouTube link if available] 🎙 Listen on your favorite podcast platform!
🚛 Want to Be Featured? Are you a trucking or logistics leader with an inspiring story to share? Or are you interested in sponsoring an episode? Let’s talk! Reach out at 📧 [email protected].