The Freight Coach Podcast

Paul Estrada is currently the Senior Vice President of Operations at Emerge, which is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. He is a 12 year industry veteran and brings a unique skillset in that he has experience working with an enterprise shipper, and knows the ins and outs of the RFP process. There is pure gold in here for everyone that is currently going through this process! Check out their website! https://www.emergemarket.com/

Vitaly Bekker is currently a Senior Transportation Specialist with experience on both sides of the transportation fence! Vitaly and I dive in deep on our upbringings, and although they were different, we share the common belief that if you work hard, you will always come out on top!

Craig Fuller is the CEO of FreightWaves. The transportation industry runs deep inside of Craig's DNA and family tree! We discuss everything in this episode, and I look forward to what FreightWaves has in store in the future! If you are not already following FreightWaves, start immediately!

Brett Ekart is the CEO of United Metals Recycling, United Hauling, and TV Pipe Solutions. The scrap industry runs deep in Brett's blood as his grandfather founded this company, and Brett recently retired his parents from it as well! Brett is also the host of the podcast "A Scrap Life." Make sure to check it out and subscribe!

Andrew Silver is the CEO of MoLo Solutions. Freight brokerage and the transportation industry runs deep in Andrews blood, and his passion for the MoLo team and what they building is unrivaled!

Jeff Lerner is the VP of Marketing at Flock Freight. Jeff is passionate about the shared truckload space, reducing carbon emissions, and providing more options to their customers besides your standard LTL or FTL shipments. Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn! Visit www.flockfreight.com

Tyler Robertson is the Chief Executive Officer of Diesel Laptops. The Diesel Laptops mission is simple: to provide the best diesel diagnostics products and services to our heavy- and medium-duty truck, automotive, and off-road customers at the lowest prices possible. Connect with Tyler on LinkedIn! Check out the Diesel Laptops website! https://www.diesellaptops.com/

Kyle Ferris is a Senior Commercial Services Consultant and Project Manager for Ace Relocation Systems, Inc. Kyle has over a decade of industry experience and his company provides a service for what most of us despise, and that is move everything from commercial to residential properties! Connect with Kyle! https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleferris83/ [email protected] www.acerelocation.com

Adam Wingfield is the Managing Director of Innovative Logistics Group, LLC and has over 18 years of transportation industry experience. Adam has a deep love for improving the transportation industry through collaboration and growth knowing the importance of all sides of the spectrum in our industry! Connect with Adam via LinkedIn or his website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-wingfield-012b523a/ https://innovativelogisticsgroupllc.com/

Nick Roemer is a serial entrepreneur the current CEO of Verj.id. Nick's passion for helping others is very evident in our chat! We touch on multiple topics, but most importantly, the power of hard work! Connect with Nick on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-roemer-b4759442/

Kyle Lintner is the Principal and Managing Director of K-Ratio. He has over 20 years of deep involvement in futures markets and is a member of the Chicago Board of Trade. For more information on K-Ratio, please follow the link below to their website! https://www.k-ratio.com/

Anthony Petitte is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of TruckPark Inc., which is a tool that every carrier and owner operator should have as a tool for them to utilize in searching and securing spots to safely and securely park overnight!

This is Part 2 of 2 in my discussion with J.D. Redmon, and this was another intense episode as we continue to dive into topics about your career, your goals, and even diving into what changing jobs for an extra $10k really gets you! We also discuss the importance of investing extra time into training your staff! Connect with J.D. on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdredmon/

This is Part 1 of a 2 part series with J.D. Redmon, who is a VP of Marketing with extensive experience and a proven track record of growth in his career. We have a very candid conversation about the importance of communication and having a clear vision for your team! We dive deep into our own personal journeys of growth, and how we have overcame adversity in our youth to earn levels of success that were unimaginable a short time ago!

Nicole Glenn is an entrepreneur with over 20 years experience within the transportation industry and is the owner of Candor Expedite. She exemplifies the qualities that every leader should strive for, and invests in her teams training to ensure all of their customers needs are met! Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolemglenn/ Candor Expedite https://www.candorexp.com/ Connect with Chris on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-jolly-a183aa6a/

Ian Zaretzky is a serial entrepreneur that started his career in his home country of Australia, and has made a name for himself within the transportation industry here in the US. He is currently the founder of Bulk Container Group and Nereus Supply Chain. We discuss everything from having the right mindset, to not being afraid of finding success for yourself! Email me: [email protected] Ian: [email protected] https://www.nereus.io/ https://bulkcontainergroup.com/

My guest is Dr. Kirleen Neely, and we discuss the mental health of our drivers. We dive in deep on topics that will help everyone who may be experiencing these situations. Nobody needs to suffer in silence! If you, or anyone you know needs help and needs to speak with someone, please follow the links below: https://neelycounseling.com/eap/ National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ SAMHSA's National Helpline https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline 1800-662-Help

Jamin Alvidrez aka Jamin is the founder of Freight Tribe LLC, a 16 year transportation industry veteran, and he is coined for creating the catch phrase "Adapt & Thrive!" We touch on where the journey began, the highs and lows of the industry, and the one constant that needs to evolve throughout life, our MINDSET! Connect with me on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-jolly-a183aa6a/

Ingrid Brown is a trucking legend, an owner operator of 40 years, a cancer survivor, business owner, has been published in multiple major news outlets, and even has a truck stop named after her! Please follow the links below if you are experiencing anything you need to speak with someone about: https://neelycounseling.com/eap/ National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ SAMHSA's National Helpline https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline 1800-662-Help

In this inaugural episode, Chris and his guest Trey discuss the importance of personal and professional coaching, the stigmas that are attached too it, and our own personal experiences with coaching! You can follow Chris Jolly aka #TheFreightCoach on LinedIn, YouTube, or reach via email: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-jolly-a183aa6a/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrL70IEnCfDkNaiYMar3jw Email: [email protected] Enjoy!