Bulkloads Podcast

Jared brings on Ethan Forhetz, the National Spokesperson at Convoy of Hope to discuss the recent tornadoes that ripped through Kentucky last weekend. Ethan speaks on what they are currently doing to help aid those affected in this disaster, he also explains what you can do to help as well.   Donate to Convoy of Hope: https://convoyofhope.org/donate/

Jared brings on Andrea Marks with TruckerNation to discuss the current Hours of Service along with other FMCSA regulations. She explains that truck drivers operating without HOS and logs have been more rested, less stressed, and there has been a positive impact on highway safety. 

Jared brings on a popular guest, Tim Brady, to discuss business forecasting and the new year. Tim explains what steps a business owner should take to plan for the next year ahead. He goes over market trends and how to consider them while planning.    View Tim's notes: View

Jared brings on Zac Sumners with BPJ Insurance to talk about truck insurance. Zac mentions different ways to help lower your premium and touches on other options such as financing companies.    Check out BPJ:  https://www.bpj.com/trucking-insurance/   Reach Zac Sumners directly: 417-860-4851

Jared brings on Jason Meixner with Razor Tracking to discuss fleet and asset tracking. Jason discusses the different types of tracking and how you can increase productivity and save money with their technology.    Check them out: https://razortracking.com/

Jared brings on William Walls to talk about Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). William discusses how DEF users can make their own and save money by doing so. He also touches on the shelf life of DEF and the possibility of getting bad DEF.    To learn more: https://www.thenordef.com/

Jared brings on Michael Hinton and Brad Ryan with AgTrax to discuss their grain software system. AgTrax has been the leading agricultural software provider for the past 25 years, serving customers across the U.S. & Canada. 

Jared brings on Jason Eisenman with Liquid Trucking to discuss the bulk liquid industry. Liquid Trucking has over 150+ drivers and a whole lot of trucks. They dive into how their company retains drivers and Jason talks about the importance of not treating a driver like a truck.   To learn more about Liquid Trucking: https://liquidtrucking.com/

Have you ever wondered what it's like being a broker in the pits of the Chicago Board of Trade? Jared brings on Ryan Nelson of Barchart to talk about Ryan's start in the industry. Ryan worked at the Chicago Board of Trade and he tells his story of what he experienced.   

Jared brings on Angie Setzer, also known by her Twitter handle, "GoddessofGrain". Angie comes on the show to discuss grain marketing and how her program connects farmers directly with the end-user. 

Jared brings on Kevin Johansen, Founder of AgButler, to discuss Kevin's platform. AgButler connects laborers to farmers and ranchers. Farmers simply post a job opportunity and laborers can connect with them on the app. They talk about how AgButler was created and what the future holds for this platform.   Check out AgButler: https://agbutlerapp.org/

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