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From Construction to Driver Recruitment with Rodney Spillman | A Trucking Podcast


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What happens when life pivots you from construction into logistics? For Rodney Spillman, it meant building a career from the ground up - one conversation at a time.

In this episode of Miles and Mentors: A Trucking Podcast, host Alex chats with Rodney Spillman, Driver Recruitment Manager at TransAm Trucking. Rodney shares his journey into the industry, the realities of driver recruitment today, and what it takes to go from company driver to owner-operator- and beyond. With firsthand insights into the challenges of running a trucking business, Rodney offers transparent advice on startup costs, fleet growth, fraud protection, and why networking is everything.

Whether you're just stepping into the industry or scaling your career, this conversation delivers practical wisdom and motivation for the road ahead.

Episode Highlights: πŸ“ 00:00:00 – Meet Rodney Spillman of TransAm Trucking πŸ“ 00:01:06 – From construction to trucking: how it all started πŸ“ 00:03:30 – A day in the life of a recruitment manager πŸ“ 00:04:27 – What’s working in driver recruitment today πŸ“ 00:06:08 – Common obstacles for new owner-operators πŸ“ 00:09:29 – Cash flow, factoring, and surviving startup costs πŸ“ 00:13:18 – Breaking down fraud in the spot market πŸ“ 00:16:05 – How to prep for the leap from driver to fleet owner πŸ“ 00:20:05 – Recruiting the right drivers: quality over quantity πŸ“ 00:22:11 – Mentors and standout voices in the industry πŸ“ 00:24:02 – The real power of networking in logistics πŸ“ 00:27:30 – Rodney’s principles: attitude and effort πŸ“ 00:29:05 – What’s next for TransAm and their Prime partnership

πŸŽ™ About Our Guest: Rodney Spillman is the Driver Recruitment Manager at TransAm Trucking, where he leads with transparency and a people-first mindset. With years of experience from the sales floor to recruiting desks, Rodney is passionate about helping drivers understand the business side of trucking - whether they’re applying for their first job or building a fleet.

πŸ“ Website: https://transamtruck.comπŸ“ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodney-spillman-2bb3b4147/Β 

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