Get a Load of This

By Cameron Pechia, Ryan Young, Thomas Comstock

A listening experience, with a load of trucker talk. Designed to keep truckers informed, and entertained, while they support the country, one trip at a time.... more

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September 22, 2023Surviving and Thriving in the Trucking Industry With Rate per Mile Masters!
Cameron Pechia, Founder of Valley Trucking Insurance, and Chad Boblett, Founder of Rate Per Mile Masters group sit down and talk about how Chad has not only been able to survive in trucking as an owner-operator and actually thrived in the trucking industry. Chad's story is amazing and how he went from rock bottom to making a great career in trucking.

In his journey he also found that asking the hard questions to other trucking companies and quickly realized that there was a huge void in the market for education and truly helping truckers. Which is where RPMM Rate Per Mile Masters was born!

Rate Per Mile Masters is a Facebook group forum known as a popular and respected source of information for the trucking industry. The platform is frequented by carriers, owner-operators, brokers, and other logistics professionals, who come to share knowledge, ask questions, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends.

The forum has a large and active membership, with over 35,000 members worldwide. The members are a diverse group, but they all have one thing in common: they are all passionate about the trucking industry.

The forum is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the trucking industry. There are thousands of topics covered on the forum, from rates and regulations to equipment and technology. There are also many opportunities to network with other professionals in the industry.

If you are interested in the trucking industry, I encourage you to check out Rate Per Mile Masters. It is a great place to learn, grow, and connect with other professionals.
Here are some specific examples of things that happen on Rate Per Mile Masters that are read by the industry:
Discussions about current market conditions and trends
Information about new regulations and technologies
Tips and advice for running a successful trucking business
Industry news and analysis
If you are involved in the trucking industry, Rate Per Mile Masters is a valuable resource that you should be reading.
Resources Mentioned:
Chad Boblett LinkedIn
Rate Per Mile Masters
Cameron Pechia
Valley Trucking Insurance
...more
58min
September 08, 2023Defending the Trucking Industry From a Trucking Defense Attorney and Bringing AI Technology with BlueWire to the Trucker
In this episode of Get a Load of This podcast. Cameron Pechia - Owner of Valley Trucking Insurance has a great conversation with Doug Marcello, Trucking Defense Attorney - Chief Legal Officer of Bluewire.

Cameron and Doug talk about the different legal environments across the country. They also talk about highly effective ways that trucking companies can be proactive with their processes and procedures to make them more defendable in court. They also discuss how AI technology is being used by BlueWire.Ai and helping trucking companies, freight brokers, Shippers, and other transportation professionals. This is definitely a tool you will want to check out.

You can learn more at www.BlueWire.Ai or find Doug Marcello on LinkedIn and connect to learn more.

Episode Highlights:
Doug shares that he is a trucking defense attorney with CDL and special admission in 35 states, involved with BlueWire, a technology company analyzing trucking company data to determine potential exposure to nuclear verdicts and providing proactive evaluation and protection strategies. (2:57)
Doug explains that preparing for accidents and lawsuits in the trucking industry by analyzing and monitoring data, addressing driver deficiencies, and constantly reviewing manuals can prevent systemic failures that can lead to costly verdicts. (7:06)
Doug discusses the importance of taking action during the "dark period" after an accident, including obtaining a letter of recommendation, pushing back against the opposition, and conducting surveillance to ensure the plaintiff's claims are legitimate. (18:46)
Doug mentions that the federal government is developing a beyond-compliance program for trucking companies to showcase their commitment to safety and investment in order to defend themselves against negative perceptions and legal actions. (25:06)
Doug explains that BlueWire is a proactive solution used by insurance companies to monitor trucking companies and address issues before renewal, aligning their story with their actual practices. (27:20)
Doug discusses his approach to not sounding like a lawyer and keeping his content conversational and concise. (29:46)
Key Quotes:
“The regrettable reality is there'll be accidents, and there'll be lawsuits regardless of who's at fault. So what we have to do is to prepare for them, just like we prepare for earthquakes or some other natural disaster, because, you know, we can't accurately predict the earthquake, we can't accurately predict a hurricane, let's say, less beyond seven or eight days. But what we need to do is prepare for it, harden our targets, and make sure we're always vigilant and prepared so that when that comes, we can withstand it.” - Doug Marcello
“The great thing about the cameras is they give us the exoneration that we don't have otherwise on it. More companies now were going to side view cameras for the lane changes, or even rear cameras on this. So, I think that's a big thing that we have right there.” - Doug Marcello
“While people can look askew at corporations and try to demean them, the folks that you and I know, the family operations that many of these are, they're the folks who get up in the morning and do the work. They're the ones who create the jobs. They're the ones who support the community, be it Little League or other charities.” - Doug Marcello
Resources Mentioned:
Doug Marcello LinkedIn
Bluewire
Cameron Pechia
Thomas Comstock
Ryan Young
Valley Trucking Insurance
...more
33min
August 25, 2023Big Rig Savings! Purchase With the Buying Power of a Large Fleet From Your Phone
In this episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Cameron Pechia, (Valley Trucking Insurance) has a great conversation with Todd Koca, Founder of Crown Source Inc. and the Big Rig Savings program about how their company is saving upwards to 50% off of purchase items such as tires, fuel, maintenance programs, oil, service related items and also office supplies. Plus much more! They go into the history of Todd and how Crown Source came to be and the vision they had to change an entire industry.

This is a must-listen for any trucking company looking to save money and have the same National Account buying power as a super large fleet. All from the comfort of your phone...which you can download in seconds. Go to www.CrownSourceInc.com or to BigRigSavings.com to download the app and learn more.

Episode Highlights:
Todd mentions that CrownSource delivers exclusive savings programs to fleets of all sizes through their expertise, technology, and customer network, and offers deep discounts on various services through their E-commerce marketplace and mobile app. (2:31)
Todd explains what led them to launch an easy-to-use downloadable app called "Big Rig Savings" that offers drivers access to significant savings, tire options, pricing, and other features. (15:06)
Todd discusses various services and programs offered by CrownSource, including HR-related initiatives, parking partnerships, national account programs for office and breakroom supplies, maintenance shop supplies, and safety programs. (20:23)
Todd shares that CrownSource has doubled down during the downturn, positioning itself to provide savings and solutions to drivers as the market rebounds, and they are excited about the direction of the company and its ability to impact and help truckers. (23:11)
Todd mentions that CrownSource is focused on adding more tire suppliers and services, listening to customer feedback, and expanding their reach to drivers who are unaware of their app, while also implementing a Loyalty Program and referral program to reward customers and promote growth. (27:20)
Todd shares the different ways to access the Big Rig Savings and the positive testimonials and ratings it has received, despite being new. (30:25)
Key Quotes:
“We don't know everything, right? And so if there's something out there that we can fulfill, you just let us know. And we've got a dedicated contracting and sourcing team that worked with suppliers and manufacturers, local dealers on a regular basis that we can really put anything together.” - Todd Koca
“We're in the process of continuing to add more tire suppliers, more services, we're constantly talking, but we don't want to do it unless it's going to really bring value. And so, this is really where we listen to our customer base.” - Todd Koca
“Anything you do, if you're going to do well, you’ve got to commit to it. And so, you know, put your very best foot forward, we've all been given great gifts and talents, whatever those are, and whatever it is, commit to doing the best you possibly can.” - Todd Koca
Resources Mentioned:
Todd Koca LinkedIn
CrownSource
Website: Big Rig Savings
Google Play: Big Rig Savings
App Store: Big Rig Savings
Cameron Pechia
Thomas Comstock
Ryan Young
Valley Trucking Insurance
...more
37min
June 30, 2023Fighting for Truckers!
Cameron Pechia with Valley Trucking Insurance has a great conversation with Chris Spear the President and CEO of ATA (American Trucking Associations) about all things trucking. They went over the missions that Chris and the ATA are fighting on behalf of the trucking association.

There are so many great topics covered in this podcast and is a must listen for truckers and fleet owners. You can find more about the ATA and their mission at www.trucking.org

Episode Highlights:
Chris discusses the depth of his connection to the trucking world, underlining his father's dual role as a teacher and a trucker, and his brother-in-law's involvement as an owner-operator. (8:02)
Chris shares notable legislative successes the American Trucking Association has achieved. (17:33)
Chris explains how recent regulatory decisions from the Federal EPA and the California Resources Board have resulted in unelected boards imposing unrealistic and damaging timelines. (28:31)
Chris discusses the complexities of shifting to electric and hydrogen trucks, including insufficient charging infrastructure, dependency on China for mineral supplies, and high maintenance and parts costs. (32:52)
Chris mentions how energy and the environment have been a primary concern for ATA. (40:07)
Chris discusses the importance of being a representative of real people in Congress and the potential influence this has in shaping laws and guidelines. (43:51)
Chris believes that the industry is constantly evolving, and members must adapt to different groups and alliances. (46:03)
Key Quotes:
“We are a hardworking industry. And I respect the fact that our members are out there getting the job done, our drivers are out there driving and technicians are working on the equipment, they have a job to do. And at times, we need them to focus on those things and building trust and an understanding of what ATA does for them.” - Chris Spear
“A lot of this stuff is playing out for reasons beyond logic. And we're just trying to inject the right questions and say, you know, let's have some common sense here, because this is going to cripple our economy, if not destroy it, and along with it, our industry and to me, that's unacceptable.” - Chris Spear
“I'd ask every member and every person in our industry to do the same whether it's talking to your elected officials and people responsible for overseeing our industry, host them at your facility, get them up into the truck, take them for a drive and it's impactful, you're making a difference. And to the degree, we can help you promote, my team stands ready to do it.” - Chris Spear
Resources Mentioned:
Chris Spear LinkedIn
American Trucking Associations
Cameron Pechia
Thomas Comstock
Ryan Young
Valley Trucking Insurance
...more
49min
May 26, 2023Take Control of Your Cash Flow!
In this episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Jerry Vaughn of J.GALT joins Cameron and Thomas to discuss separating personal finances from business operations and the benefits of building a robust credit profile on the EIN.

Episode Highlights:
Jerry shares his passion for helping people with cash flow, and how J.GALT helps business owners build credit around their corporations. (5:45)
Jerry explains the services offered by J.GALT, including building corporate credit, understanding cash flow, and determining business value. (13:34)
Jerry discusses the importance of separating personal and business finances to improve cash flow options and protect personal assets. (21:54)
Jerry explains the importance of cash flow mapping and understanding key performance indicators (KPIs) such as reinvestment costs, fixed expenses, variable expenses, and dividends. (34:05)
Jerry discusses the benefits of the Big Tree, and why J.GALT uses it to offer to business owners. (41:45)
Jerry mentions that J.GALT offers a variety of services, from one truck to a fleet of 200 trucks, at low entry costs and lifetime membership. (46:41)
Key Quotes:
“I've always had an interest in finance, always, always liked numbers, always liked math. So I was always drawn to helping people out and really helping business owners with cash flow.” - Jerry Vaughn
“We're versatile in our services. We're not like a big CPA firm or big banking firm, that's going to charge you a lot, we charge everyone the same, it's a very low entry cost and lifetime membership.” - Jerry Vaughn
“We'd like to offer all your listeners and viewers a free business credit report and they can just reach straight out to Thomas and we're happy to share that with you and go through that to put you in a better place for your company.” - Jerry Vaughn
Resources Mentioned:
Jerry Vaughn LinkedIn
J.GALT
Cameron Pechia
Thomas Comstock
Ryan Young
Valley Trucking Insurance
...more
55min
May 12, 2023How To Get Better Paying Freight for Trucking Companies
In this episode, Cameron Pechia with Valley Trucking Insurance and host of Get A Load Of This chats with Richard Glaubitz from Origin Transport and Openhaul freight brokerage on how to get better paying freight in the current market. They also talk about how to position your trucking company for success over the long haul. The conversation covers everything from sales, business strategy, freight brokers, trucking companies, and the current environment.

Episode Highlights:
Richard shares his experience starting a freight brokerage, including the successes and challenges he faced in the first 10 months. (5:18)
Richard explains that building an identity and specialization and learning the market to understand the ups and downs in freight is very important. (18:42)
Richard discusses the difference between contracted freight and spot freight markets, and how understanding this can help small trucking companies make a modest profit. (24:00)
Richard mentions that transparency in the trucking industry, particularly for freight brokers and asset-based companies is important. (33:39)
Richard believes that leveraging relationships and offering your relationships to be leveraged is essential for the economy to work. (41:22)
Richard shares what he's excited about for the rest of the year and the road ahead in the trucking industry. (47:56)
Richard encourages small carriers to work together with other carriers to create partnerships and create something big. (54:50)
Key Quotes:
“Our revenue per truck has actually gone up per week, over the course of the last three months, not down…and it's because of the strategies and the partnerships and the persistency that myself and my team have embraced and unrolled” - Richard Glaubitz
“We're bringing on brokers now and growing that out to not only encourage and have more sales but also to be able to offer the platform that my partners and I have built that we believe creates true value for our shippers, transparency, honesty, instantaneous communication, you know, true flexibility. The goal is, what we're trying to solve for is supply chain fragmentation.” - Richard Glaubitz
Resources Mentioned:
Richard Glaubitz LinkedIn
Origin Transport
Openhaul
Cameron Pechia
Thomas Comstock
Ryan Young
Valley Trucking Insurance
...more
57min
April 28, 2023The Youth Are the Future of Trucking!
In this episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Thomas Comstock, and Ryan Young sit down with Lindsey Trent and catch up on all the waves NextGen Trucking has been making in the last 18 months since we first spoke (Oct 2021).

With their audacious goals, they are consistently offering tons of value and education to young truckers with organizations around the continent.

Listen in to see how you can get involved or inspired!

Episode Highlights:
Lindsey mentions that the mission of the Next Generation in Trucking Association is to raise awareness about careers in trucking and help schools create programs for young people to become professional diesel technicians, drivers, and supply chain and logistics managers. (1:22)
Lindsey explains that the Next Generation in Trucking Association focuses on creating curriculum and educational resources for schools to build up the pipeline of young people entering the trucking. (11:02)
Lindsey mentions that NextGen Trucking is a long-term investment that seeks to change the trucking industry and change the perspectives of young people about trucking. (20:53)
Lindsey discusses the importance of driver simulation training for young people and how it gives them a safe space to explore what it's like to be a professional driver in all of the different situations they may come across. (28:29)
Lindsey discusses the biggest challenge faced by the Association, which is funding, and how they are looking for grants and government funds to support their mission. (35:05)
Lindsey explains the need for trucking to be represented in organizations and how her association helps with that. (41:19)
Lindsey discusses the benefits of partnering with the Next Generation in Trucking Association, including building up the workforce, networking, and community outreach. (45:37)
Key Quotes:
“I love to help companies work on a plan and create that workforce development plan for their community, and what they're going to do for outreach, and how they're going to start the process of getting involved.” - Lindsey Trent
“We are trying to change the entire aspect of the trucking industry and try to change perspectives of young people about trucking, and we need employers to do that.” - Lindsey Trent
Resources Mentioned:
Lindsey Trent LinkedIn
NextGen Trucking
Cameron Pechia
Thomas Comstock
Ryan Young
Get A Load of This Podcast
Valley Trucking Insurance
...more
52min
March 03, 2023Trucking Market Conditions and Moving Freight with "The Freight Coach"!
In this episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Cameron Pechia and Chris Jolly "The Freight Coach" talk about the current trucking market. They explore the last couple of years, the current market, and what's exciting about moving forward.

They also go over what trucking companies need to know in order to stay in business! They talk about how to choose a broker to work with and how to find great paying freight! This episode is a must listen!

Episode Highlights:
Chris, “The Fright Coach” mentions that one of the main reasons he started going live every day was to offer solutions to all of the negative information about the trucking industry that he was hearing about. (3:23)
Chris discusses the importance of planning for market shifts if one wants to remain in a specific business for the long term. (7:12)
Chris discusses the tools and resources available to small fleet firms to assist them in analyzing the freight market. (15:33)
Chris discusses some of the things that newcomers to the freight market might prepare for in order to avoid going out of business. (18:39)
Cameron mentions that his mission is to provide people with resources, education, and anything else he can to give back in order to keep people in business, earning money, striving, prospering, and able to endure the seasons. (21:34)
Chris believes that drivers must understand how competitive the brokerage market is. (25:23)
Chris explains what factors raise red flags in clients and why trucking companies have to be more selective about who they work with. (26:50)
Chris believes that independent media is the future of media and that the industry needs individuals who are developing companies and talking about it because there is a lot of value in what they're doing. (33:23)
Chris mentions that he has realized that developing a routine and disciplining himself to that regimen every day has had a direct correlation to his business's success. (37:14)
Chris mentions that he has a live stream every day to address sales or operations-related questions, break down industry news, and provide individuals with valuable information. (44:02)
Key Quotes:
“If you're going to be in the business long term, you need to plan for the market shifting, you need to plan for when it's not going to be paying $6, $7, $8 a mile so you can stay in business, navigate through those things.” - Chris Jolly
“I come from a family of truck drivers. I still have family members that are out on the road right now. They're still driving. I know the realities of what goes on out there because they deal with other brokers as well. And it's my mission to clean this up.” - Chris Jolly
“My company can change the perspective that carriers might have towards brokers because we're like, listen, they do us right, they pay us fair, they're there for us. And that's what I'm working on, that's what I'm building.” - Chris Jolly
Resources Mentioned:
Chris Jolly LinkedIn
The Freight Coach Podcast
Cameron Pechia
Thomas Comstock
Ryan Young
Valley Trucking Insurance
...more
45min
February 17, 2023What a Trucking Company Can Do to Get Better Insurance
In this episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Cameron Pechia is joined by Bill Woodard, Transportation Insurance Broker at Risk Placement Services. Cam and Bill Woodard sit down and discuss what a trucking company should be doing in order to get more competitive insurance. They discuss coverages, trucking insurance companies, and what's important for a trucking company to know when shopping for a new insurance company.

Episode Highlights:
Bill discusses how he discovered the Get a Load of This podcast and what prompted him to reach out. (3:49)
Bill explains his role in the industry as a general agent and how he was able to get insight into the inner workings of insurance carriers. (7:29)
Bill shares that as a general agent, he helps retail agents get more market access which leads to a better price and more competitive product for insureds. (7:54)
Bill discusses some of the factors he considers when helping trucking companies in finding competitive programs, products, and pricing. (11:06)
Bill mentions that the nice thing about being an entrepreneurial trucker is that things become easier after three years, in terms of insurance. (18:56)
Bill explains the importance of sticking to the commodities you intend to transport. (26:15)
Bill discusses some of the most common misunderstandings about non-fleet to fleet insurance. (30:32)
Bill mentions the importance of timely and comprehensive loss reporting. (41:22)
Bill shares what message he would put on a billboard to reach out to the trucking community. (47:07)
Key Quotes:
“When it comes down to loss reporting, it is better to do timely and comprehensive loss reporting from just an overall insurance profile standpoint. Because in the end, it will get you more carrier options and a better price.” - Billy Woodard
“The key is to move when you have to, market when you have to, come when you have to, and when you have to do it right with the right person.” - Billy Woodard
“Just do the right thing, be receptive to the insurance carrier's advice, and the rest will work out. Don't let the anxiety get a hold of you and there will be anxiety, we get it, but do the right thing.” - Billy Woodard
Resources Mentioned:
Bill Woodard LinkedIn
Risk Placement Services
Cameron Pechia
Thomas Comstock
Ryan Young
Valley Trucking Insurance
...more
50min
February 03, 2023How to Choose the Right Insurance to Protect Your Trucking Company
In this episode of Get A Load Of This Podcast, Host Cameron Pechia of Valley Trucking Insurance, sits down with COO of Great West Casualty Company, Mandy Graham and has a great conversation about Trucking Insurance.
They go over what questions the trucking company needs to be asking themselves and the insurance agent or company they are thinking about having to protect their business. There are so many great points brought up and insight shared in the episode about finding the right insurance provider, professional and coverage when it comes to protecting what matters most.

Episode Highlights:
Mandy mentions that one thing she hopes listeners remember from today's episode is to think about getting their values’ worth instead of just their money's worth. (5:33)
Mandy explains that nearly every truck will have an incident once every three years, regardless of fault. It's a rule of thumb that has been in the industry for as long as she’s been around. (10:15)
Mandy mentions that truckers should not need to worry about insurance since there are professionals who can handle it for them. (12:19)
Mandy discusses how important it is to have a trusted advisor, particularly when deciding how much risk you are willing to take on. (20:44)
Mandy explains that because Great West only handles trucking they have created their own forms which allows them to offer coverages specifically tailored to the trucking industry. (26:20)
Mandy mentions that Great West holds fall fleet safety seminars for anyone to attend, similar to roadshows, and leadership seminars where they bring hundreds of people from across the country together once a year to exchange safety roundtable ideas. (37:01)
Mandy shares that it's great to witness the enthusiasm that their subrogation attorneys and support staff have for their employment, not because they want to win, but because they want to make things right for their insureds. (52:24)
Key Quotes:
“One thing I hope people will take away today is, think about trying to get your values’ worth not just getting your money's worth.” - Mandy Graham
“To tell you the truth, Great West is very much a family-oriented company. And so, we kind of wanted to balance that out with some time in the office. So, you know, you ask anybody from Great West, “what's your favorite thing about working here?”, and they'll tell you, it's the people they work with. And that's really special for us.” - Mandy Graham
“If you do have a growth mindset, look for a company that can give you something that makes really good sense for a single unit. And then when you grow to five, you've got options that a five-unit account once, and then when you get to a fleet of 10 trucks or more, they can give you a reporting policy, and then you can grow into a self-insured, and then you can become a captive member. ” - Mandy Graham
Resources Mentioned:
Mandy Graham LinkedIn
Great West Casualty Company
Cameron Pechia
Thomas Comstock
Ryan Young
Valley Trucking Insurance
...more
56min

FAQs about Get a Load of This:

How many episodes does Get a Load of This have?

The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.