Logistics in the food, beverage, and gasoline industry is what drives this country. And what drives these logistics is truck drivers. Their job is not an easy one, filled with long hours, pressure-packed road conditions, and expectations that allow near-zero room for error. We owe much to them, yet we rarely give it a thought.

In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies, speaks with Gray Silva, the Executive Vice President of Sales at KAG North America, about the logistics industry and the pressures faced by truck drivers.

Gray shares insights on KAG's growth, the challenges of just-in-time inventory, and the importance of maintaining customer satisfaction. And they discuss the logistical nightmare that was the COVID -19 pandemic.

The conversation also touches on the truck driver shortage, the effects of tariffs, and the lessons learned from recent economic changes.

Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you in partnership with Sandler by the Ruby Group, serving sales professionals and sales organizations nationwide from their locations in Akron and Columbus, Ohio, in upstate New York and in Jacksonville, Florida

Takeaways

-KAG is focused on growth through acquisitions.

-Truck drivers face unique pressures on the road.

-Just-in-time inventory is crucial for logistics.

-COVID-19 drastically changed the logistics landscape.

-Consumer behavior shifted during the pandemic.

-Leadership comes with personal pressures and responsibilities.

-The trucking industry faces a driver shortage.

-Tariffs impact transportation costs and logistics.

-Doing the right thing is essential in business.

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Helpful Links:

Gray Silva, Vice President, Sales, KAG North America - https://www.thekag.com/

Sandler by the Ruby Group: https://go.sandler.com/therubygroup/

Bryan Lefelhoc, Owner, Bryan Media Strategies: https://www.bryanmediastrategies.com/