Bulkloads Podcast

Jared brings on Trevor Thompson, President of Terraclear, to discuss ag tech! Trevor was a Navy Seal and he talks about the lessons he learned while he served and how he applies them in the industry. They talk about TerraClear's product, the rock picker, and how it's a game-changer for farmers!    Check out TerraClear: https://www.terraclear.com/  

Jared brings on Stephanie Stuckey, CEO of Stuckey's Corp, to discuss the history of how Stuckey's came to be! Stephanie dives into how they are bringing the popular brand back and what the future looks like for them.    https://stuckeys.com/

Jared brings on Demarco Thomas to discuss his business, Metromax. Demarco shares his story on how he grew this business from 1 to over 200 employees in just 5 years. He also shares his plan of growing to over 1000 employees in 10 years.    www.metromaxdispatch.com  

Jared brings on Dylan Mercier with Mercier Transport to talk about his semi-truck and grain trailer that catches everyone's eye. Dylan wrapped his rig to honor fallen firefighters, his ride got so much attention, they are making a diecast model of it.    

Jared brings on Roland Wohlgemuth for this episode to talk about Roland's invention: The Camera Arm. He discusses why he created this product and explains the many benefits it provides. This camera allows the driver to view the inside of their trailer from a monitor while they sit in the cab.    The Camera Arm https://www.michels.ca/product/camera-arm-and-kits/ sales@michels.ca

Jeff Malone joins Jared this week to talk about their grain accounting software, Grainworx. Jeff discusses the history behind the system and why it was created.   Jeff Malone jeff@grainworx.com 402.660.0403

Jared brings on Tim Brady, a fan favorite, to discuss competition in trucking. Tim brings a lot of knowledge in this episode such as how to increase your rate in the trucking industry, how to cut costs without cutting quality, and how to keep good drivers/employees around.    Tim Brady t.d.brady@writeuptheroad.com www.writeuptheroad.com

Jared Flinn joins Arrow Truck Sales on their show: Successful Driver Podcast. They discuss the history of BulkLoads and how it got started, Jared also shares his story on how he got into the trucking industry and why it's his passion.

In this episode, Jared brings on Chairman and Co-Founder of ELAP Services, Steve Kelly. They discuss healthcare in the trucking industry and what you should be cautious about when choosing insurance. ELAP Services focus on helping companies and employees take control of their healthcare to lower insurance spend.   www.elapservices.com   Steve Kelly- SKelly@elapservices.com

This week Jared brings on Randy Linville to discuss his highly accomplished career and his new book, 'Plan of Action'. His book is about navigating a life of change, work, and faith. Randy talks about the history of his career including being CEO of Scoular. A discount code is mentioned in the podcast to buy 'Plan of Action'.   Link to buy 'Plan of Action': https://www.planofactionbook.com/    

In this episode, Jared brings on Travis, Nick, and Bill with International Feed to discuss their company and what they do. They do hopper and intermodal work and also have a broker side to the business. Jared asks them about market trends and what impact the pandemic had on their company.    Travis- Senior Logistics Manager Nick- Transportation Coordinator Bill- Hopper Bulk Manager  

Jared brings on Dean Grose, CEO of Comtech Industries, to discuss their Fluid Measurement Technology. Dean explains the use of this product and why it's so important to have.    Learn more at: https://comtechindustriesinc.com/our-solutions/advanced-fluid-measurement-technology/   Dean Grose- 412.217.4032

In this episode, Jared brings on Dale Hermans to discuss a tough topic in the industry. Dale talks about fitness in the trucking world and how important it is to keep yourself in shape while on the job. He provides workout tips while you're on the road and dives into nutrition as well. 

In this episode, Jared sits down with Trae Viser, branch manager for Arrow Truck Sales. Trae breaks down truck sales and provides insight on how Arrow Truck operates, they take pride in their business and strive to take care of owner-operators.    Reach Arrow Truck Sales by visiting their website: www.arrowtruck.com     Phone: 800-827-7694

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.