Talk Freight

Talk Freight

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Talk Freight episodes

  • The BIGGEST threat to the trucking industry

    Let's talk about the BIGGEST threat to trucking on this Make More Money Mondays - Sponsored by Truckstop.com

    The last couple years in trucking has been rough for the american driver. New regulations, constant changes, advances in technology, now numerous protest. Let’s talk about the BIGGEST threat to trucking and ways to combat it.

    Truckstop.com serves up more loads, better-paying loads, and time-saving tools that keep you moving.

    MAKE MORE MONEY MONDAYS sponsored by Truckstop.com is a weekly Facebook Live show were Craig Bliss shares Tips & Tricks and Resources to maximize potential and MAKE MORE MONEY!

    Check out the MAKE MORE MONEY MONDAYS sponsored by Truckstop.com live show every Monday at 1800 CST / 1900 EST in the "FREIGHT BROKERS & TRUCK DRIVERS" Facebook group. (quick link)--> www.facebook.com/groups/freightbrokers

    43 min
  • Protest, Riots, & Rates o' My!

    On this MAKE MORE MONEY MONDAYS - sponsored by Truckstop.com episode, we are talking about the peaceful protest that turned into violent riots, how it affects trucking, and what you can do to stay safe. PLUS we are pulling up SONAR to look at Truckstop.com RPM average for both VAN & REEFER in a few major markets. FINALLY! We are seeing signs of improvement.!

    You can follow along by checking out the LIVE video for this Podcast. If you're listening on Spotify, you may not be able to click the link. Instead, you can search for the Facebook page "Craig Bliss" and view the video there! For all others listeners, heres the video link: https://www.facebook.com/craigbliss.logistics/videos/1097865750588920/

    MAKE MORE MONEY MONDAYS sponsored by Truckstop.com is a weekly Facebook Live show were Craig Bliss shares Tips & Tricks and Resources to maximize potential and MAKE MORE MONEY!

    Check out the MAKE MORE MONEY MONDAYS sponsored by Truckstop.com live show every Monday at 1800 CST / 1900 EST in the "FREIGHT BROKERS & TRUCK DRIVERS" Facebook group. (quick link)--> www.facebook.com/groups/freightbrokers

    43 min
  • Let's talk about the MAJOR issue with rate transparency in the spot market

    On this MAKE MORE MONEY MONDAYS - sponsored by Truckstop.com, we are answering the trending group question “Why does it matter what brokers are paid”

    This topic has been flooding our Facebook group FREIGHT BROKERS & TRUCK DRIVERS so i thought it was only fair, to discuss the comments on air and to ask viewers their opinions.

    As always, you can watch LIVE on Facebook every Monday in my trucking group!

    ***I apologize, I just noticed for this episode and my previous episode, my primary microphone was OFF so my secondary microphone was the only mic picking up sound.*** Next episode will sound MUCH MUCH better!!! Thank you for your support

    This week, TALK FREIGHT W/ CRAIG BLISS ranked #55 under “Apple Business News: Canada” and if you’re following along from the last show, 26% of my listeners are from France. How about that!


    Join my 20,000+ member STRONG Facebook group --> Search for "FREIGHT BROKERS & TRUCK DRIVERS" on Facebook!

    1 hr 19 min
  • Where's the money!? We are going to talk about current rates & freight volume to see whats next!

    On this MAKE MORE MONEY MONDAYS - sponsored by Truckstop.com we are going to look at the average RPM across the major markets! It was recently reported that freight volumes have increased but does that mean the rates too? Lets find out!


    MAKE MORE MONEY MONDAYS sponsored by Truckstop.com is a weekly Facebook Live show were Craig Bliss shares Tips & Tricks and Resources to maximize potential and MAKE MORE MONEY!

    Check out the MAKE MORE MONEY MONDAYS sponsored by Truckstop.com live show every Monday at 1800 CST / 1900 EST in the "FREIGHT BROKERS & TRUCK DRIVERS" Facebook group. (quick link)--> www.facebook.com/groups/freightbrokers

    36 min
  • Talk Freight with Dawn Painton from Truckstop.com
    On Tonights MAKE MORE MONEY MONDAY episode, I am sitting down with Dawn Painton from Truckstop.com to talk about what they been doing to support customers during this time. Plus, I am going to ask her about truckers responses to Book-It-Now Instant Booking feature and her personal BIGGEST money making tip for carriers.
    Our Facebook group just hit 20,000 members! If you're not yet a member, search for "FREIGHT BROKERS & TRUCK DRIVERS" on Facebook and join the conversation!
    35 min
  • How long before we are in a TRUCKERS market? We are going to talk about that plus trucking demonstrations

    This week in freight seems slow in terms of anything new happening.

    We still have the Washington D.C. demonstration somewhat still active, freight rates still low, BUT the good news is, we are counting down the days until this economy opens back up!! Lets talk about it on this MAKE MORE MONEY MONDAYS - sponsored by Truckstop.com, Use a better load board to MAKE MORE MONEY! Truckstop com serves up more loads, better-paying loads, and time-saving tools that keep you moving.

    ***SALUT I'AMI! I am noticing an increase of listeners from FRANCE. This week, 16% of listeners are based in France. Send me a message if you're one of them!***

    MAKE MORE MONEY MONDAYS sponsored by Truckstop.com is a weekly Facebook Live show were Craig Bliss shares Tips & Tricks and Resources to maximize potential and MAKE MORE MONEY!

    Check out the MAKE MORE MONEY MONDAYS sponsored by Truckstop.com live show every Monday at 1800 CST / 1900 EST in the "FREIGHT BROKERS & TRUCK DRIVERS" Facebook group. (quick link)--> www.facebook.com/groups/freightbrokers


    47 min
  • Cheap Freight, Broker Bashing, and Should Drivers ACTUALLY Shut Down This Time?

    Its been a crazy month in trucking this past month. If you didn’t know trucking was a dog-eat-dog world, I’m confident you realize it at this point. On this MAKE MORE MONEY MONDAY - sponsored by Truckstop.com, we are talking about Cheap Rates, Broker Bashing, and if Drivers Should ACTUALLY Shut Down This Time.

    We have 2 guest drivers joining us! Our first guest is a driver and a dispatcher who’s learning how to navigate this world during this pandemic with her husband, the other has been an owner-operator for 30 years and now helps drivers become successful by sharing his tips & tricks with other members of the group.

    Comments read on this podcast were posted to the LIVE Facebook video during the original broadcast. If you’re not already a member, join my trucking group on Facebook! Search for “FREIGHT BROKERS & TRUCK DRIVERS” and Join the conversation.

    TALK FREIGHT is sponsored by 

    Truckstop.com. Manage loads. Drive profits.

    No matter what hat you wear, Truckstop.com provides load boards, TMS software, cargo insurance, truckload payments, spot market rates, and other freight solutions.

    55 min
  • Are brokers to blame for low rates or are they scapegoats for shippers?

    Lets talk about that, plus the Houston Protest and lets not forget to touch on "why people are afraid to talk about brokers role" in this mess. On this Talk Freight Thursday, we are going to talk about the brokers role in this freight mess. Of course, this pod is just my opinion, but hear me out and let me know your thoughts. 

    Until next time, Say NO to cheap freight, remain professional, and lets figure out ways to make MORE money in 2020. 

    Check out my next podcast this Monday/27th for my MAKE MORE MONEY MONDAYS sponsored by Truckstop.com live show. Aires every Monday at 1800 CST / 1900 EST in the "FREIGHT BROKERS & TRUCK DRIVERS" Facebook group. (quick link)--> www.facebook.com/groups/freightbrokers


    TALK FREIGHT podcast is sponsored by

    Truckstop.com. Manage loads. Drive profits.

    No matter what hat you wear, Truckstop.com provides load boards, TMS software, cargo insurance, truckload payments, spot market rates, and other freight solutions.

    24 min
  • Shippers in YOUR back yard. Tips & Tricks to land business at home

    We are sitting down with Korey from Bunker Hill Trucking to talk about “Shippers in YOUR back yard” PLUS we are going to ask “Are shippers asking you to lower your rates, or only brokers?”

    Not only that, we are talking about SHIPPERS! How to approach, what to say to land a meeting, tips & tricks to get the business. If you’re an owner-operator or a small fleet owner, this podcast is for you!

    Eventually, the market will open back up and rates will be back to normal, so in the mean time, take this time to cut expenses and revamp your pitch to land DIRECT SHIPPERS!

    MAKE MORE MONEY MONDAYS - sponsored by Truckstop.com episode!

    Don’t forget to check out Bunker Hill Trucking LLC on Facebook! If you’re an owner-operator looking for a new home, check out www.BunkerHillTrucking.com for more information.


    TALK FREIGHT podcast is sponsored by

    Truckstop.com. Manage loads. Drive profits.

    No matter what hat you wear, Truckstop.com provides load boards, TMS software, cargo insurance, truckload payments, spot market rates, and other freight solutions.

    44 min
  • Talk Freight w/ Matt Silver, CEO of Forager

    On this TALK FREIGHT sponsored by Truckstop.com, we are talking with Matt Silver, CEO of Forager, a Chicago based logistics tech company disrupting the cross-border freight industry. Forager recently introduced Scout by Forager, the Industry’s first and only comprehensive cross-border pricing and booking portal. You guys know I love tech but I love freight-tech even more, so I am excited for this one.


    Check out my weekly Facebook Live show "MAKE MORE MONEY MONDAYS" Each week, Craig Bliss shares Tips & Tricks and Resources to maximize potential to MAKE MORE MONEY!

    Check out MAKE MORE MONEY MONDAYS sponsored by Truckstop.com LIVE every Monday at 1800 CST / 1900 EST in the "FREIGHT BROKERS & TRUCK DRIVERS" Facebook group. (quick link)--> www.facebook.com/groups/freightbrokers


    TALK FREIGHT podcast is sponsored by

    Truckstop.com. Manage loads. Drive profits.

    No matter what hat you wear, Truckstop.com provides load boards, TMS software, cargo insurance, truckload payments, spot market rates, and other freight solutions.

    36 min

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