Bulkloads Podcast

In this episode, Jared brings on Wade Riffey with Riffey Transport to discuss transloading and how it's beneficial to bulk haulers. Wade brings up relevant topics like wait times for trucks and electronic logs. 

This week Jared brings on Michael Holland with Martin Vibration Systems to discuss a popular accessory for bulk haulers. He talks about how this product can save you a lot of time and wear and tear on your body. 

In this episode, Jared brings on Jaxson Hoffman with Hoffman Grain Services to discuss their business and how it got started. Hoffman Grain Services used to focus on piling grain and picking up grain piles, they now switched their focus to only picking up grain.    Read about their operation here: https://www.sudenga.com/sudenga-university/ultra-scoop-by-sudenga-testimonial

In this episode, Jared brings on Chad Boblett to discuss his popular Facebook group and why he created it. Chad is the creator and admin of 'Rate Per Mile Masters' Facebook group that holds over 30,000 members.

In this episode, Jared brings on Rachael Biesterfeld with Smart Freight Funding to discuss the movement of digitalization in the transportation industry. Smart Freight Funding is a next-day pay service that works with truckers to ensure they get paid quickly and easily.   

Jared brings on Nate Broders with First Rate Trading to discuss the recent boom in corn prices and how it relates to bulk trucking. Nate provides statistics on row crops and what we can look forward to in relation to supply and demand. 

Tim Brady joins Jared again for this episode to discuss how to start-up a trucking business and be successful at it. Tim runs through the numbers and gives you the information to help you succeed.    Visit Tim's website for more information: www.truckersu.com

Steve Morgan, a very popular guest on The BulkLoads Podcast joins Jared again to discuss fertilizer. Steve talks about hauling fertilizer and the trends that we are seeing.

Jared brings on Robin Gregg with RoadSync to spotlight their newly created app, BigRig411. This app is centered around helping truck drivers, owner-operators, and commercial trucking fleets locate expert service providers that provide truck repair, tire repair, towing services, and truck and trailer parts. 

Jared brings on Shannen White with Dacapo Transportation this week. They sit down and discuss industrial bulk freight and details of loading and unloading the material.  

Jared brings on Steven Preston, a broker with Ship Freight Secure, Inc. They dive into bulk freight brokering and how brokers are made to be a service to carriers. Creating a win/win scenario for each party is important in this industry.

In this episode, Jared brings on Caleb Kindle, director of BulkTMS. They discuss the different types of negotiation and how they can be used to get better rates in the bulk industry.

In this show, Jared brings on Hadley to discuss his company Heavy Truck Tire Inc. They talk about all things tires, the best brands, the best fit for your operation, and what they cost as well as how crucial maintenance is and the technology for tires. Connect with Heavy Truck Tire Inc. Here: Email: heavytrucktire@gmail.com Facebook:  facebook.com/Heavy-Truck-Tire-Inc

In this episode, Jared discusses the other side of the industry with van and reefer freight. Freight Waves is the #1 source for freight news and freight analytics, Zach hosts his own show called Freightonomics.

Today Jared speaks with Matthew Vega-Sanz, CEO of Lula. Lula is a really great software that helps connect carriers with insurance companies who only need 'part-time' coverage and not paying full annual premium rates.

In today's episode, Jared talks with Scott  Bradley of Big Rig Chrome Shop.  Scott  discusses what exactly you can find on their website and what they specialize in from everything chrome to cab lights and even train horns. You can find them here:  www.bigrigchromeshop.com

In today's episode, Jared talks with Jon Scheve of Superior Feed Ingredients to talk grain marketing and how it connects with bulk transportation. Jon discusses the history of the grain markets and what we can expect in the next year.

In today's episode, Jared talks with Mike Lowry of Image Wash Products. Mike tells us all about their Touchless 1 & 2 to save time and money on washing and keeping the rig looking clean! Make sure and mention our 2 giveaways if you respond. Find Image Wash Products here: washproduct.com

This show I bring back Wayne Levinson, CEO of BulkFR8 to dive deeper into how to calculate fuel surcharges, especially in an industry where freight rates are paid by the tonnage, bushels, or cwt. Wayne talks specifically about establishing a base fuel rate, figuring your average miles per gallon, and taking the current fuel average to create a fuel surcharge percentage.

Jared talks to Ryan Garber of GFI Transport in Mount Joy, PA talking about the history of their company into becoming a large bulk transport provider.  GFI Transport is a family-owned trucking company specializing in hauling dry bulk commodities such as grain, feed ingredients, agricultural products, mulch, stone, fertilizer, coal, and alloys.  Located in South Central Pennsylvania, our primary se...

On today's episode, Jared talks with Carlo Passacantando, CEO of Fuel . ME  talking about their solution to provide  fuel delivery to trucking companies, agriculture, and industrial. Now drivers can get filled up while at a rest stop or facility waiting to get unloaded.

On today's episode, Jared talks with Robert Patterson the inventor of the Pigtail Wedge . A simple tool to reduce flickering trailer lights!  REDUCE FLICKERING TRAILER LIGHTS. EXTEND THE LIFE OF THE PIGTAIL KEEP DRIVERS OUT OF THE SHOP Head over to prodriverproject.com/pigtail/ to order yours today/ 

Jared brings on Caleb Kindle of Bulk TMS to talk about BulkLoads.com's new Transportation Management System. BulkTMS is a collaborative platform that facilitates the sharing of supply chain information. Built specifically for the Bulk Freight Transportation Industry. Request a Demo: https://www.bulktms.com/gain-access-now

On today's episode, Jared has second-generation transport logistics professional and General Manager at Bulkmatic Transport Company, Benjamin Caplenor, on the show.  Benjamin introduces us to Bulkmatic's new logistic/ brokerage arm for pneumatic freight. Jared and Benjamin discuss how this might accommodate small or medium-size careers looking for some additional volume.    

Today Jared visits with industry veteran Tim Brady.  Tim will give us an update on industry trends and how to plan for the new year.  Are you passing up business opportunities? When you do grow, how do you do so in a way that doesn't cause more harm than good?