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.  Be sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter so you don't miss an episode!

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...

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...

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! Connect...

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...

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...

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.

In this episode you'll hear Aaron chat with Adam Robinson, CEO & Founder of The Robinson Agency. Adam was and still remains a trailblazer in marketing implementing omni channel marketing strategies at a variety of logistics firms prior to founding his own marketing agency where he helps customers in the logistics space today. In this episode you'll hear more about Adam's start in logistics and how the results he garnered for Cerasis led to opportunities at Turvo and FreightWaves.  ...

In this episode we celebrate the Cowboys recent win, and a 5 Star Fan before connection with President of JP Auto Transport, a 2023 Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in USA • We get into his career and what he's learned so far as he continues to build his company in public by documenting his growth on X. Follow Kevin @autotransportg! If you're interested in learning the ins and outs of auto transport and learn from the mindset of an entrepreneur building the business in today's market.  ...

In this episode, 6 truck drivers join us for some a fun round of hot takes and fast moving game of "Load it or Leave it". You'll hear our panel of guests sound off on: Truck Driver Appreciation Week Most Annoying things Brokers say to Drivers High Fuel Prices or Low Rates? The Trucking Industry Better off without Brokers / Dispatchers Interstate Driving Age at 18 and more! Be sure to follow/subscribe to   @LombardTruckin   and listen to Lombard Trucking Podcast  @TruckingwithDev  ...

In this episode we discuss a recent article / X thread from Craig Fuller, "Mom and Pops are Taking a Significant Share of the Trucking Industry" by Founder and CEO of Freightwaves.com with Jack, a logistics manager at a shipper in upper Michigan. We talked about the intersection US manufacturing, and small trucking companies - with a strong dose of realism. Follow him at RustBeltKid on X!    

In this episode you'll be introduced to Dominick Tullo, a fourth generation trucking company owner who's building and expanding on the generations before him who established T&R Oil Co, a fuel fleet in New Jersey located at the Tullo Truck Stop, a high-volume diesel stop.  In addition to the fuel fleet, Dominick expanded into DEF services and established 900 customers in just 3 years.  In this episode you'll hear his perspective of growing up in a family business and how he balances his...

We met Marty Emale at the Texas Trucking Show in Houston earlier this year and were blown away by the app he recently launched, Bidspot.io.  Marty brought his experience as an owner operator hauling bulk materials and his Masters of Finance together to create a tool that helps owner operators know whether or not a given load will assist them in staying profitable while over the road. We also discuss negotations, broker and carrier relationships, the importance of gratitude, and much more!  ...

In this episode you'll we speak with Lora Andela! Out of the 3.5 million truck drivers in the U.S., approximately 250,000 haul livestock.  And with only 6.6% of truck drivers being women, we suspect she's one of very few female livestock haulers in the country! We don't know much about livestock hauling so it was great to not only get to know Lora and how she got into the industry but also learn the ins and outs of bullhauling.   

We had a great time getting to know Gord Magill in this episode. He's been trucking for over 30 years and has hauled in Canada, the U.S., New Zealand, Australia and the Ice Roads. You can read more about his experience here. We only scratch the surface in this conversation, but we talk about his work on his Substack which we highly encourage you subscribe to, Autonomous Truckers. He's written and read extensively about what's happening in the freight industry and is working hard to do...

In this episode we speak with the hilarious Larry Cothran, who, if you're on Instagram and are in the trucking community, have definitely seen one of his hilarious videos. While Larry may be known for his humorous reels and takes on trucking, he's also an Owner Operator, a Marketer, and a Triathalon athlete! You'll hear about how Larry got into the industry, how he's lost over 50lbs while driving, how he stays fit over the road, his best advice to new drivers, the power of networking, and...

In this episode Michael and Aaron are back in the studio together to talk freight.  The conversation starts with an impromptu chat about pricing in the freight market. How do you do it? What's your secret sauce? Care the share some ingredients? The cookbook? Send us a dm on Instagram @pdqamerica to speak about it on the show.  Then they chat about the pending Yellow strike, a bit about Barbie and Oppenheimer, and oh yeah, a Double Broker got through our team! 

For part three of our Texas Trucking Show Mini Interview series you'll hear from three individuals covering three different aspects of the industry. Gio w/ Clark Freightlines manages their Safety and has an awesome story about he transitioned from architecture to a full time gig in the industry he "couldn't get completely out of". This is another story of how family business keeps professionals in the industry and how Trucking Shows like the Texas Trucking Show attracts and retains talent in...

We're back with another excellent mash up of interviews taken at the recent Texas Trucking Show in Houston TX. In this episode you'll hear from... Allen Yanes of Strike Rock Logistics He's a military veteran and new Owner Operator based out of Tennessee. We discuss how he's navigating today's trucking market, his message for brokers, and what he's learned so far from charting his own path. Trucking w/ Dev on TikTok and YouTube It was great to connect with Dev, a self-proclaimed "tanker...

We had an excellent time at the Texas Trucking Show last weekend in Houston! We had the opportunity to connect with many industry professionals and even had some mini-interviews while we are there. Here are two of them! Brady High  https://www.legendtruckandequipment.net/pages/meet-the-legends Denis LaRoche https://www.stratagemlogisticsllc.com/  

In this episode we speak with Todd Zeigler, CEO of TruckCoinSwap.com.  In December of last year, TruckCoinSwap successfully transacted the first-ever settlement of a freight invoice utilizing the blockchain and a non-security digital asset: the TCS (Polygon) Token. In this episode you'll hear exactly what that means and the opportunity Todd and the TruckCoinSwap team sees in settling freight invoices on the blockchain for free, saving drivers from the % that can eat into their bottom line. ...

In this episode of the podcast we wanted to feature some of the hottest clips from the show so far this year! You'll hear a range of logistics professionals give their hot takes and insight forged from the trenches to help you become the best freight professional you can be. It also is tracked to music 🔥 Be sure to scroll through our library of shows featuring these guests in 2023 so far: Chris Jolly Brett Ekart Gretchen Long - Long Money Trucking Michael Lombard Roland Balduc Anne...