Trucking for Millennials

In this episode we're discussing what is on everyone's mind right now - record high fuel prices. The recent .70 jump has increased costs for everyone but the trucking industry is the first in line to feel it's effects the most. We reached out to owner-operator JeRon Hamm of Pro-Haul TV to discuss how he's pivoted his approach to his business as he continues to run his 10 truck fleet. We discuss the impact fuel costs have on carriers, the strategy to stay profitable, rate negotiations, whether or not to park your truck, and much more! Be sure to follow JeRon on Instagram as he regularly shres his insight and expertise.

We're excited to introduce you to Shannon Butler, Director of Human Resources / In-House Counsel at BR Williams Trucking. In this conversation you'll hear Shannon, Michael, and Aaron discuss the ins and outs of Human Resources in trucking, and how she transitioned from the Healthcare industry and continues to grow her expertise in logistics. Topics include: HR in trucking HR and the Law Pivoting through COVID-19 How BR Williams became a 2021 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation How to "health check" your HR department How smaller companies can set themselves up for success in HR Promoting a positive and inclusive Company Culture and much more!

This episode begins with a chat between Michael and Aaron about current news, namely: Ukraine & Diesel Prices Truck Thefts in Texas & Truck Parking Letter sent to Pete Buttigeg Then they have a great conversation with Jeremy Reymer, Founder and CEO of DriverReach. If you're a Logistics Recruiter or a Carrier struggling to find drivers this episode is FILLED with actionable advice and expert insight into how you can make those placements and keep your drivers happy. There's also plenty more to talk about like technology, development, cross generational recruitment, and much more!

In this episode Michael and Aaron recap the Super Bowl before diving into 3 different news stories making there way around the industry. - The Freedom Convoy continues to make headlines inside and outside of trucking - Diesel prices are hitting record highs, impacting rates and negotiations - Waymo has started working with freight brokerage CH Robinson by having their autonomous trucks cover some of their lanes in Texas We discuss all of this and even get a truck driver, Rickey Hill of RTJ&I Trucking to share his comments on all three subjects! Enjoy!

In this episode you'll meet Will and Abby aka @Semi_Nomads (IG) @Semi_Nomads (TikTok) / @Ghost_River_Trucking! Will has been trucking for over 9 years and Abby jumped in the passenger seat a few months ago so that they could see the nation together! They haul flatbed freight and plan their routes so they can mountain bike, ski, and rock climb when they have extra time in beautiful places throughout the country. This was an excellent conversation for any truck driver, spouse of a driver, or team drivers (romantically involved or not) as Will and Abby share how they work together on loads, how Abby is learning to be the best in a new industry, the challenges and sacrifices that come when starting your own authority, staying fit over the road, and much more! This is an excellent example of why we created the Trucking For Millennials podcast, as they were listeners from our generation building a lifestyle that works for them within the trucking industry we all love! Happy Valentines Day!

Here's an episode from us like you've never heard before! The Big Game coming up had the team thinking about what creates a championship level team, so we brought a couple of our new team members, Sophia and Adrian, to discuss how their experience has been since coming on board a few months ago. We also discuss the "Freedom Convoy" again and discuss a tweet from FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller. Who's your pick to win? Let us know!

This episode is full of Awesome! We start the show discussing recent tweets by Elon Musk showing support for Canadian truck drivers protesting the vaccine mandates in the country and dive into whether or not their protest will result in a World Record! Then we speak with Michael Vega-Sanzand Rafi Benzaquenof Lula Trucking. Lula Trucking provides access to affordable insurance, easy to file claims, through an intuitive online portal. They also provide pay-per-day insurance specifically for the commercial vehicle market, so you only pay for insurance on the days your truck is running. This conversation is filled with insight and discussion about today's insurance market, Michael and Rafi's careers, the challenges they face, the opportunities they are capitalizing on, and much more! Their solution is venture funded and they have a heart for trucking and ambition to make Lula the best trucking insurance experience available today. Check out www.lulatrucking.com to learn more!

Vanessa Gant aka "The Money Architect" is an Accountant and Tax Strategist who has a vast amount of accounting experience and has forged a niche in transportation and logistics accounting. For the past 15 years she has worked with both small and large companies that had strained as well as positive cash flows. Her expertise entails engineering a design to increase net profits by 35% and to grow and scale your transportation and logistics business within 18 months. The best part is she does all of this while reducing your tax liability and keeping your company compliant with all federal and state tax guidelines. In this episode you'll hear our conversation with her about a variety of topics including how she got started in the logistics industry, how she assists trucking companies of all sizes to reach their goals and grow their business through proper money management, tax tips, career advice for accounting professionals and much more!

In this episode we speak with Andy Bahr, President of Bahr Transportation! This is an excellent conversation between two brokerages focused on different commodities - whereas PDQ America focuses on flatbed freight, Andy is positioning his business to assist shippers of food and beverage. You'll hear a conversation that covers a lot of ground about the unique aspects of food and beverage transportation and how Andy has implemented values and processes to make each shipment successful. We also hear how Andy thinks about gaining new customers, building carrier networks, managing rejected freight, communicating with drivers, his vision for the company and what he's learned along the way since starting the business 3 years ago after 4 years of experience working in a large brokerage. Be sure to connect with him on LinkedIn and check out his podcast, Food & Beverage Leaders Podcast!

In this episode we connect with Hotshot Macc who is currently running non-CDL hotshot with plans for much more! He and his wife traveled the country via RV before they decided to jump into the trucking industry and are now documenting their journey and have already amassed over 30k YouTube subscribers on their channel. In this conversation you'll hear how Hotshot Macc and his wife got started, how they work together, balancing YouTube creation and running their business profitably, and much more! Be sure to give them a follow and subscribe!

We're back with Chris Jolly to launch us into a new year full of optimism and great conversation on a variety of topics. On this episode we waste no time jumping into relationships freight brokers have with dispatchers, before discussing the #1 question Chris receives from his clients. Then we discuss the ports and what we expect from the supply chain congestion in 2022, what the infrastructure bill could do, and the upcoming vaccine mandate for employers of 100 people or more. We also have some conversation about football and touch on much more!

In this episode you'll hear a heavy haul truck driver's opinion on the recent sentencing of the Colorado truck driver who killed 4 people and injured dozens of others after not taking emergency ramps and how the media and public has reacted. Then we provide snippets of the top 11 episodes of the Trucking For Millennials podcast! Enjoy and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Have you followed @FreightCaviar on Instagram yet? They have some hilariously relatable memes if you're in logistics, especially freight brokering so we wanted to have him on to talk about how he creates the ideas, his journey of growing the account to over 15,000 followers in just a few years, double brokering, and his trip to Armenia which involved a VERY interesting story! Enjoy and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Pierre Laguerre is the founder and CEO of Fleeting.us, who's vision is to leverage modern technology to​ create a platform that improves the commercial freight industry by intelligently matching truck owners, drivers and shippers / brokers. In this episode you'll hear Pierre's inspiring story of how he immigrated to the US from Haiti and through his entrepreneurial journey found his way into trucking and becoming a driver, owner operator, staffing agency owner, and eventual founder of Fleeting, which has raised millions of dollars in funding through competitions, tech accelerators and direct investors. You'll also hear Pierre's perspective on carrier and broker relationships and the greater purpose that propels him to not only create more success, but be a leading example to youth in marginalized communities.

LoShawn Parks is a trucking company owner, podcaster and YouTuber approaching 40k subscribers! He's an excellent resource and example for anyone in trucking to subscribe and follow. In this episode, you'll hear how he got into trucking in the first place and a conversation covering: Truck Leasing Buying a Truck in Today's Market What motivates LoShawn Scaling Smart and more!

James "Tex" Crowley is the Creative Director and Partner of Texas Media Foundry out of Bryan Texas. You should definitely connect with him on LinkedIn if you're interested in seeing some of the best trucking videos available online today. In this episode you'll hear how he got involved in trucking through Six Flags, how he started his journey learning the ins and outs of video editing and uploading to YouTube while he was truck driver, and we dive into what makes great content online and what results trucking companies ( and any company, really) can experience with a commitment to high quality media production. Be sure to check out their website if you're looking to increase your audience online.

Today we have the inspiring story of Clarence Bethea, who Michael connected with this week at a recent event. Clarence is the CEO of Upsie, a warranty company which saves its customers anywhere from 50% to 90% compared to competitor warranty plans. While his main area of focus is not trucking, Clarence found himself on the path of personal and professional growth through an opportunity that began in the trucking industry. Throughout the conversation you'll hear how Clarence transformed himself from a talented basketball player with a criminal history and not much education to being mentored by the former COO of Best Buy. His experiences in trucking and mentorship helped shape him into the businessman he is today and have value for anyone looking to lead teams and scale businesses to their real potential. Be sure to connect with him on Linkedin and check out Upsie.com!

Today's episode is a Trucking For Millennials International Special! We speak with Nick Roemer, Director of Marketing for Cibus21. Nick joins the show from Scotland, where he is working with Cibus21 to assist fleets in reducing their fuel costs and and reduce the carbon footprint for diesel vehicles in the UK and U.S. We also take the opportunity to speak with Nick about the truck driving culture in the UK to see what similarities and differences there are between trucking in the United States. Nick also has a background in office design, so we decided to ask him about what makes a well designed office that helps improve productivity. Be sure to connect with him on LinkedIn!

This episode is FILLED with a truckload of news from around the country that directly relates to what's happening in today's supply chain and current political environment. First, Michael shares some entertaining stories about stuff that has nothing to do with trucking but are fun nonetheless. We also shout to a 5-star fan who delivered donuts to the office for us! Then Aaron and Michael provide an overview of what's in the $1.5T Infrastructure bill and what it has to do with the trucking industry before discussing what the Biden administration's vaccine mandate's impact could be for businesses under 100 employees. Then they shout out Edward Durr, a truck driver who now has a state senate seat in New Jersey after spending significantly less on his political campaign than his opponent. THEN they dive into the recent move into the brand new PDQ America office and the experience of bringing on 5 new employees into the business - all while moving a lot of freight this week. Enjoy!

In this episode we speak with a legend in the trucking and logistics industry, Adam L. Wingfield of Innovative Logistics Group! You'll hear him speak about how trucking businesses can increase their entrepreneurial knowledge, bring compliance scores in line, and optimize profitability. If you're looking for a trusted and experienced resource that can help you take your trucking business to the next level, you definitely don't want to miss this episode! We also speak to Adam about today's supply chain bottleneck at the ports on the west coast and what insights he hopes to gain from his upcoming trip to California where he plans on rolling up his sleeves and getting a better idea of what's happening. We talk about what the nation's leadership should be focusing on when it comes to the nation's supply chain, the influence on the media on small trucking business owners and the trucking industry itself, and much more!

In this episode Aaron and Michael discuss some things happening in the supply chain, namely the lack of available trucks increasing to 80,000, the Biden Administrations answer to the supply chain bottleneck at the ports, and the steady increase in fuel prices around the country. They also shout out to a 5 star fan, talk about Pablo Excobar's cocaine hippos, and plenty of other random stuff!

We left this conversation with Brandon Johnson of @nextlevelhotshot and @be.logistics fired up! Brandon had a truckload of wisdom to share from his experience as an entrepreneur and the attitude and principles that have created a winning system for growth. In this episode you'll hear... Why it's more important to Sustain than to Start on your way to Scaling Getting real about starting a business The 2 things every entrepreneur needs to succeed How to hire and develop the right team The value of competition in business Determining true value Being a principled person ...and much, much more! This episode is brought to you by RoseRocket.com - Modern trucking companies need modern software. Say goodbye to spreadsheets, manual processes, and contentious phone calls with your partners or customers asking where their freight is. With the Rose Rocket transportation management software, you can automate every part of the order— from automated order entry, to self-serve quoting, to advanced dispatching and on-demand track & trace — Rose Rocket makes running your business easier and more efficient. Visit roserocket.com to learn how the Rose Rocket TMS can streamline your business operations.

Sharae Moore joins us for a second time on Trucking For Millennials! She's been up to a lot for the last two years so we decided to catch up with her. In this episode you'll hear how she taught Bobby Bones how to drive a truck and deliver a load of eggs in just 24 hours. Sharae was also featured on CNN's Champions for Change, where her story was highlighted by CNN for the community she's built and how her work is creating more opportunity for women and children in the industry. We also discuss her recent SHE Trucking Expo 2021, where more than 1,000 people attended an event made for drivers during Truck Driver Appreciation week. We also discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion and how the industry can come together to help everyone create a legacy. Sharae also has a new book available on Amazon: Building a Legacy: How I Create a Life-Changing Legacy in the Trucking Industry! Pick it up today! Big thanks to our sponsor, RoseRocket! Modern trucking companies need modern software. Say goodbye to spreadsheets, manual processes, and contentious phone calls with your partners or customers asking where their freight is. With the Rose Rocket transportation management software, you can automate every part of the order— from automated order entry, to self-serve quoting, to advanced dispatching and on-demand track & trace — Rose Rocket makes running your business easier and more efficient. Visit roserocket.com to learn how the Rose Rocket TMS can streamline your business operations.

We are thrilled to have Lindsey Trent and Dave Dein, co-founders of NextGenTrucking.org who's mission is to promote trucking as a positive career field; create programs that encourage CDL and Diesel Technician training of our nation's youth; and connect them to training and employment opportunities. The organization's volunteer leadership consists of industry professionals who are passionate about trucking, career technical education, and providing our emerging workforce with a pathway to well-paying and rewarding careers. You'll also hear from Diego, a student who is currently going through the program. NextGenTrucking is helping the trucking industry access billions of dollars of funding for education programs that other industries already take advantage of every year. Listen in to hear what their program does, how students can benefit, the potential impact for the industry, how you can get involved and much, much more! This episode is brought to you by RoseRocket.com - Modern trucking companies need modern software. Say goodbye to spreadsheets, manual processes, and contentious phone calls with your partners or customers asking where their freight is. With the Rose Rocket transportation management software, you can automate every part of the order— from automated order entry, to self-serve quoting, to advanced dispatching and on-demand track & trace — Rose Rocket makes running your business easier and more efficient. Visit roserocket.com to learn how the Rose Rocket TMS can streamline your business operations.

In today's episode we're speaking with Rob Doherty, Key Account Lead with RoseRocket.com. Rob has over 10 years of experience in the transportation industry and currently works for Rose Rocket customers to help them better connect with their customer through an optimized software solution like Rose Rocket TMS. We chat with him about how he got into the industry and eventually became employee number 9 at RoseRocket which has grown to over 100 employees in a short amount of time. If you're a freight broker shopping for a new TMS or are curious about how the latest technology is impacting trucking companies and freight brokerages now, this is a don't miss! Big thanks to our sponsor, RoseRocket! Modern trucking companies need modern software. Say goodbye to spreadsheets, manual processes, and contentious phone calls with your partners or customers asking where their freight is. With the Rose Rocket transportation management software, you can automate every part of the order— from automated order entry, to self-serve quoting, to advanced dispatching and on-demand track & trace — Rose Rocket makes running your business easier and more efficient. Visit roserocket.com to learn how the Rose Rocket TMS can streamline your business operations.

In this episode we are joined by Zach Miller, creator of NewYorkTruckStop.com and Host of STTTREAM, an industry focused show brought to you by TruckTractorTrailer.com. Zach is a New Yorker and very active in his advocacy for the trucking industry in the state. We start our conversation by discussing the recent vaccine mandate issued by President Joe Biden which mandates vaccinations for all workers in business over 100 employees or weekly testing. We use two articles from FreightWaves to springboard the discussion: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-day-after-trucking-ponders-what-vaccination-mandate-means-for-industry https://www.freightwaves.com/news/biden-vaccine-mandate-may-worsen-low-driver-retention-rates Once we wrap up discussion on these topics we chat about Zach about his career and his work in advocating for truck drivers and the industry as a whole in New York. What do you think about the vaccine mandate? Let us know via YouTube!

Our guest this episode is Shelby (@happiness_by_the_mile on Instagram). She's grown a following of over 50,000 followers on Instagram and over 250,000 YouTube subscribers through documenting her journey as a truck driver with FedEx Ground. In this episode you'll hear how she dropped out of college, jumped in a truck and never looked back. She's now running her own trucking company with a focus on ensuring her drivers are fulfilled. Shelby has an excellent story and has plenty of wisdom to share despite being so early in her career.

We're into season 3 of Trucking For Millennials so we gathered a few favorite clips from episodes from last season you definitely don't want to miss! Avery Vise – Why he's bullish on trucking in the next 6 months - What he expects rates to do for the remainder of 2021 and 2022 Giovanni Pereira – Living in a van during CDL school – why millennials aren't getting into trucking (hard work) Terry Roden – Grabbing the money – Lamborghini and Hot Shot Trucking Trista Roel – Starting a business in 2020 – what steel shippers need Shay Dixon – Finding success within a niche and building a team Mysherri Roads – the GPS system to build a million dollar trucking business Growth, Profit, Systems JD Redmon – Diversity in Leadership Prasad Gollapalli – The future of carrier/broker relationships

Mark Manera has made it his mission to help drivers across North America have a healthier life in and out of the truck. In this episode you'll hear how Mark, who is undergoing a doctorate in physical therapy how working with a truck driver inspired him to take his knowledge of diet and exercise to truck drivers through a new mobile app and online community at www.truckinfit.com. We ask him about how truck drivers can improve their health through exercise inside and outside of the truck and make healthy choices in their diet without making a huge change that isn't sustainable. Be sure to connect with him on LinkedIn!

We had a great conversation with Jackie Beckwith about how advocacy groups like the ATA and OOIDA get things done in the halls of government. Jackie's background as Grassroots Program Manager with the ATA and her current role as the Manager of Advocacy and Government Relations for Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI). AUVSI is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of unmanned systems and robotics and Jackie is tasked with advocating for organizations like TuSimple to pave the path of regulation necessary for the burgeoning automated commercial vehicle segment.

This episode will give you inside on today's trucking market through the expertise of Avery Vise, VP of Trucking for FTR Intelligence, which provides qualitative analysis with historical and moadal-specific insights to help trucking companies, freight brokerages and shippers evaluate market risks and identify market opportunities. In this episode, Avery shares his perspective about what's happening in the U.S. economy and what that means for transportation now and what we could expect in the next 6-12 months. We also ask him about a recent report that has caught FTR's radar, the recent influx of new carrier entrants, mostly smaller trucking outfits that are venturing out on their own from larger carriers. There's a bunch to unpack here and it is definitely a worthwhile listen regardless of your current role in transportation.

Travis is a Trucking For Millennials podcast listener and General Manager of Condesa Freight International. Condesa was started by his grandfather in 1972 and in this episode you'll hear a bit about the history of the business that currently has 65 trucks south of the border and 18 trucks north of the border with 152 total dry van units they use to ship freight into and out of Mexico. It's an excellent conversation that covers the nuances of export and import shipments, insurance claims, what drivers and brokerages should know before getting into cross border freight and much more!

Jacob aka Mud Duck aka Google aka Cheeks aka Quality Control Roberts is a driver for McCune Trucking and we talk with him about his working hauling dirt and other material in belly dumps. Something we don't know much of anything about! We also speak with him about what he's learned being the youngest person at the company he works for, the importance of brotherly love toward competitors and having pride in your work and much more! Follow him on Instagram @the_jake_breakshow!

Meet Lida Hakobyan, a former banker in Armenia to American immigrant who has driven reefer trucks and is now living the American Dream as a freight agent for Freight Tec and a small fleet of her own! In this episode you'll hear about Lida's appreciation for America and what it's like being an immigrant taking advantage of the opportunities the logistics industry provides, her perspective on truck drivers who haul different types of freight, what she enjoyed about truck driving and her experience as a female truck driver, her experience as a freight agent and much more! Be sure to connect with her on LinkedIn!

We had a great conversation with Founder and CEO of MavenMachines, Avishai Geller! Avi is an MIT graduate with a wealth of experience in computer science and saw the opportunity to bring his knowledge to the trucking industry to provide a comprehensive solution to increase operational efficiency, improve safety, and maximize profitability. In this episode we dive into his motivations for building Maven Machines, how he recruits talent into his business, how Artificial Intelligence is the future and now of trucking, and much more!

This episode with Jeff Jenkins of RTA Fleet Management Software is FILLED with insight from Jeff's two decade career in trucking. We start by diving into his career which serves as an excellent example for someone interested in learning more about how to climb the career ladder in logistics. Jeff entered in the industry by "dumb luck" and over time became an executive in large fleets and eventually CEO Fleetwood Transportation Services and Sharkey Transportation. Now he's the VP of Sales and Marketing for RTA Fleet Management Software which has provided new challenges and opportunities, which we also discuss. RTA has also recently launched The Fleet Success Show, a podcast focused on helping fleet managers run successful fleets. Be sure to check it out on your favorite podcast platform. Enjoy!

On our most recent episode, we take a trip outside of transportation and logistics to learn more about an industry we serve, steel! It was great to learn more about the industry from a business owner from our local community, Trista Roel, CEO/Owner of Pride Metals. This is a unique episode as Pride Metals is a company we work with. We speak with her about being a woman in a male dominated industry, what she's looking for when speaking with transportation companies and much more!

On this episode of Trucking For Millennials we're highlighting some trucking news. Articles we're discussing: Trucking Notches Wins in Lawsuit Abuse Legislation J.B. Hunt, Waymo partner to Test Self-Driving Trucks U.S. House Highway Bill Preview Plus, we have a special bonus segment! We're joined on the show by Brian Wise, who recently joined the PDQ America team. He's a former truck driver with 10 years behind the wheel who's now in the brokerage seat, connecting with carriers every day. We speak with him about how the transition has been and are excited to bring him back from time to time as he continues his logistics career from a different perspective. Let us know what you think!

This conversation with Matt Dipilato of ARKA Express is a must listen! We dive into Matt's 14 year career and learn how he's made it to the C-Suite of a 500+ truck carrier. We talk about the importance of educating oneself, networking, and taking ownership of what needs to be done. He's got an excellent story about his time serving as a leader in the Traffic Club of Chicago and how he and his team has shifted the driver culture of ARKA Express through the newly launched National Driver Council within the organization. This episode is full of insight for anyone looking to become a leader in logistics and create an environment where drivers WANT to work and feel valued.

Listen to this awesome conversation with T.J. Knudson, Director of Regional Development at Circle Logistics. T.J. is an innovative leader in logistics & supply chain, and host of Hold My Beer, We're Talking Freight Podcast. We discuss the value of staying with one company through his career, how he's grown and learned over time, how he equips others to be leaders, and how he keeps freight fun around the office. Let us know what you think and be sure to connect with him on LinkedIn!

The Trucking For Millennials Podcast has hit a milestone - 100 episodes! So we through a Friends in Freight Party with some past guests and streamed it via YouTube. This episode is a great conversation with Wayne "Trucker Wayne" Cragg, who's been through a tremendous journey to improve his health, Gerald Albritton of Major Clout Trucking who's built his trucking business from 1 to 5 trucks and he's preparing to get his next 2, Trey Griggs, the VP of Lean Sales who's got some excellent personal and professional goals and knowledge to share (as always), Blythe Brumleve of Digital Dispatch and host of FreightWaves show Cyberly for all things freight marketing, and Chris Jolly, #TheFreightCoach! Thank you for your continued support and here's to another 100!

This episode is full of tactics and strategies that will help small fleets and large fleets alike seat truck drivers! Amrit has placed over 900 truck drivers for a variety of carriers across the U.S. and Canada and currently helps trucking companies optimize their recruiting efforts. You'll hear the biggest mistakes companies make when recruiting, the best practices for attracting drivers to your open position, and more! Be sure to connect with Amrit on LinkedIn, Subscribe to his YouTube Channel.

Carlin Stafford is on air talent and a voice actor for the Truck Boss Show, a trucking news and media outlet with over 850,000 views on YouTube and 150,000 likes on Facebook. We chat with him about the media's role in trucking, stories he's worked on or working on like AB5 and the PRO act, trucking wrecks, how the trucking industry can garner greater respect in the public eye, the importance of calling legislatures, and much more! Be sure to connect with him on LinkedIn and follow/subscribe to Truck Boss!

In this episode our friend Chris Jolly joins the show to join us in speaking with TJ Blackwell, owner of Blackwell Logistics, a Dispatch Service to discuss a recent article by FreightWaves "Truck Brokers want Congress to Call Out Illegal Dispatching" reporting the TIA's recent request that the FMCSA crack down on dispatch service companies acting like brokerages. We also discuss the recent viral article that discusses how one Texas company is offering Owner Operators $14k a week and a bill that recently passed the Texas House that would limit liability for trucking companies.

Jon is a millennial truck driver and YouTuber who's been driving for 3 years. He's driving over the road a few weeks at a time before he has 2 days off, and he was kind enough to spend an hour of one of those days with us! We speak with him about how he got into the industry, his insight on what carriers could do to better recruit younger drivers, how he maintains a social life outside of trucking, his YouTube channel and more! Follow him @TruckingSeriously and subscribe to his YouTube channel by clicking here.

Marcus one of our first guests and we're happy to have him back to get an update on the progress he's made on his app, Duke.AI. Duke.AI is an automated bookkeeping and accounting app that allows drivers to scan documents with their phones and automate their bookkeeping and factoring invoicing. Listen to learn how Marcus discovered this issue in his trucking company and used his software development background to create a solution that continues to improve in functionality. Be sure to connect with Marcus on LinkedIn also!

In this episode we speak with Dallas Racklin, CTB, Sales and Marketing Manager for AM Transport out of Olney, IL. We speak with him about how he and his team are working to make their rural midwest freight brokerage more efficient through technology, how they emphasize and incentivize their employees to make a vibrant culture, the value of TIA's Certified Transportation Broker exam, how to select the right technology to gain an edge, keeping the business fun, and much more! Be sure to connect with him on LinkedIn and don't forget to subscribe!

We're coming in hot this week with the latest news that's impacting the trucking industry including the hot trucking market now that business is back, Biden's infrastructure plan, and TuSimple Autonomous trucking going public! Then we get into the Load it Or Leave it Debate and talk about the commercialization of Rest Stops and whether or not drivers that are under 21 should be able to drive interstate.

Nathan operates Billy's Pilot Cars, which you may have seen on Instagram or TikTok @billyspilotcars We speak with him about insurance, "Wal-Mart Pilot Cars", driver communication, route planning, building relationships, and what new pilot car drivers should do!

This is one conversation you shouldn't miss - 26 year old Giovanni Pereira shared his story with us and it is inspiring to say the least. Starting at age 23, Gio has been focused on being the best truck driver he can be and through his work ethic and guidance of his mentors he's built a solid career for himself - as evidenced by an impressive truck and trailer set up - a 2016 Freightliner T6580 and a 3 axle step deck with ramps. In this episode we talk about the advantages of the step deck trailer, the value of mentors, using trucking as a vehicle for big goals, and much more! If you're interested in seeing his truck, be sure to check out the video of this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/_Uxd7ckKoLY