Trucking for Millennials

With Thanksgiving in the rearview, we're full speed ahead to end the year. But it isn't over yet! This podcast is a fun recap of some of the favorite episodes of the year and a celebration of our listeners who've become TOP FANS according to Spotify.

We're so grateful for each listener and guest, and if you missed some of these episodes, this is an easy way to check them out.

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In this episode we talk to Garrett Allen, founder of LoadPartner.io which uses the latest in AI technology to react in real-time to shipment events and incoming messages.

We start the conversation discussing this article about middle of the night check calls drivers are sometimes subjected to: Broker 3a.m. Calls - "unless there's been a death in the family, a text will suffice"

Then we talk to Garrett about how LoadPartner will work once it's available, communication etiquette between drivers and brokers, the impact AI will have on logistics in the future, and more!

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In this episode we chat with Chris Thomas, @indietrucker about his Thanksgiving plans, what he thinks about the new bipartisan legislation regarding overtime pay for truck drivers, after expressing Thanks for the Trucking for MIllennials audience, PDQ America customers, and everyone in the logistics industry for keeping the economy moving.

We also talk to Chris about his experience hauling Pneumatic Trailers with Autumn Transport, his choice of stocking stuffers for truck drivers, staying positive over the road and much more!

Matthew Perkins is the co-owner of BTB Logistics with a ton of experience arranging transportation for a wide variety of industries. He was a panelist at the most recent TruckN'Hustle FreightFest in Houston and has a ton of gems to share in this converation.

If you're interested in learning how to start in the trucking industry, dominate a niche, make sure you're not too overleveraged on one customer and have the right mix, utilize the "spider web sale" and much more, check it out!

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In this episode of Trucking for Millenials, we take you back down to Houston, Texas for Frieghtfest 2023. We sit down with several great guests including Evan Shelley, Mark Manera, Jori Meyers, Trey Griggs, and Tyson Lawrence and talk through various ideas and issues in the industry.

In this episode you'll hear Michael and Aaron discuss the latest news happening in freight including the recent bomshell that Convoy, one of the pioneers of the digital freight brokerage has gone out of business.

We also listen to Drake croon about having a CDL.

THEN they discuss the ATRI's latest iteration of the Top Issues in Trucking 2023 survey, and discuss each of the top 10 concerns from industry stakeholders, commercial drivers, and motor carriers.

Here's a conversation Aaron had on site at FreightFest 2023 with experienced heavy hauler Wadley St. Pierre and Jerome Wilson, who's beginning his journey in open deck freight and is interested in getting into heavy haul.

This is a unique opportunity to hear an experienced owner operator and an up-and-comer in the industry with a flatbed trailer ready to learn and connect and have a conversation!

If you're interested in jumping into the heavy haul segment of the freight market, curious what it sounds like when a broker and a carrier get together to talk business, or what resources are available to help you, this is a can't miss!

In this episode, we talk with Michael Caney of Highway about how carriers and brokers can establish trust, as well as all of the in's and out's of double brokering and how to avoid it. Highway is is a technology company in the logistics industry that is quickly establishing itself as the definitive source of truth for carrier identity, with core features including a patent-pending identity engine, single sign-on functionality, carrier connections, and fleet analytics. Contact hello@gohighway or visit gohighway.com to find out more.

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After reacting to the recent back and forth between TikTok influencer and trucking entrepreneur G Face had with Lombard Trucking, G Face reached out and wanted to have a conversation. We thought it would be a good opportunity to learn more about how he got into the trucking industry, what his trucking business and consulting services look like, and what he meant when he said he double brokered loads.

In this episode Aaron catches up with past Trucking for Millennials guest Shay Lynn Dixon!

You'll hear about how she's navigating the 2023 freight market focused on hot shot trucking and flatbed freight. Shay has a ton of experience hauling for the aerospace industry, so if you're interested in niching down, she has some great tips about finding customers.

Shay also shares the importance of building relationships with customers and actively networking in her local community.