Bulkloads Podcast

Tim Brady joins Jared again today to discuss this hot button topic, "Why do trucking companies fail?"   They will discuss the "The Big Four Mistakes" that trucking companies make.   It is always great to have Tim on and to borrow his expertise.      

Today Jared speaks with Jon Scheve of Superior Foods in Minnesota.  Superior Foods is a commodity and feed trading company, and they trade any commodity that you can think of!  They also put on grain marketing workshops and seminars about topics like using options and futures contracts.   In this interview with Jon they discuss the trucking market, how rates happen, how rates go up and down and ho...

Today Jared speaks with Michael Tims, owner of PT Brokers.   They discuss h ow this company has grown over the past 20 years since its inception and how to develop great relationships with your shippers and carrier base.   Plus there is a chance for you to receive a  free hat or shirt by just sending a text message!

Today we get an introduction to Hailey Gilbreath and her take on the wheat harvest.   Then  Troy Presley with Comark Equity Alliance comes on to talk about the Kansas wheat harvest and opportunities being created for truck freight because of varying crop conditions throughout the country.  

Today Jimmy Wink with WINK ANTI TIP joins Jared to speak about anti-tip devices.   They discuss how a n anti-tipping system will take control of the trailer if it senses a tip.   How putting sensors on the frame rather than the axle helps to detect a tip much sooner.   And how u sing anti-tipping devices to keep you upright on the job.  

Today Jared speaks with Kelly Wilson of Wilson Bulk Transport about hemp.  They talk all about hemp's relationship with agriculture, why hemp is not marijuana, a strain of hemp that has little to no THC and how state and federal rules regarding hemp are not consistent.    

Tim Brady, industry expert, is back on the show today to talk about market freight volatility.   We talk about rates, making sure you are profitable and knowing your costs.   We go long today!   Lots to talk about.  

Today Jared talks with Blake Early of Agrihound all about connecting grain companies with farmers and helping to provide education on different options that grain farmers have. This will be a great episode for commodity traders, grain merchandisers and farmers who haul commodities.

What to look for in new as well as used trucks, trends happening in the trucking market and how glider kits are going away. Today Tyler Allison hosts the show and talks with Colton Webb of MHC Kenworth in Springfield, Missouri.

Today Jared speaks with Travis Eby from Eby Trailer of Blue Ball, Pennsylvania all about this "slick" new trailer.

Today Jared talks with Michael Ferguson, national account manager of Air Weigh about on board truck scales and how this can help you avoid a bad situation.    

What is going on in the bulk shipping industry?  What is the good?  What is the bad?  Find out today when Jared speaks with Curt Visser of Visser Trucking?  

How does using load boards help you and create value? Today Jared talks about that very topic as Tim Brady returns to the show.

What technologies go into commodity trailers?  Find out today when Jared speaks with Dan Taylor, the regional manager of Western Trailer from Boise, Idaho!    

What is freight factoring and how do we separate truth from fiction?  Join Jared today as he speaks with the crew at Smart Freight Funding to discuss exactly this!

Is your rig a "show truck"?  It probably is and you just don't know it! Join Jared today as he interviews Colton Chase about the truck show industry, and find out if this is something you can do!

Have you ever wondered how vibration systems for dry bulk tankers work?  What about improving your ability to clean out your tanks?  Today, Jared speaks with Michael Holland of Martin Vibration Systems about just that.  

Today, guest host Caleb Kindle, gets on the phone with Blake Naugle form Naugle Trucking to talk about helping younger drivers in the industry.  What advice do they need, and what can be done to give younger drivers a leg up.

Trucking is a very challenging career.  How much more challenging is it for women?  Today Jared speaks with Angelica Larsson, all the way from Sweden about this very topic.

Has calculating shipping rates ever confused you?  Today Jared talks with Wayne Levinson to break this down for you.

Ever wondered how to navigate through all the complex information in the freight markets?  Find out today when Jared interviews Craig Fuller of Freightwaves!

How much money is detention time costing you?  Is it as expensive as deadheading?  And, how can you get paid for this time?  Today Jared speaks with Tim Brady about this topic and much more.  

Have you ever wondered what it takes to ship salt?  What about new innovations that increase profitability in this sector of bulk freight?  Today Jared speaks with Alex Hughes of BlackStrap, Inc. about this very topic.

What happens to your career when suddenly you are not allowed to haul freight across state lines, and you are limited to in-state driving only?  Today Jared speaks with Ron Berneking of Minnesota about this very topic.

How do shippers and brokers build good working relationships with each other?  Today, guest host Caleb Kindle, speaks with Cameron Contini of B&B Contracting about this very topic!