Driving Forward Podcast

We chat about some of the latest developments impacting the trucking industry, from the California Trucking Association stepping out of the AB5 legal battle to ongoing attacks in the Red Sea attacks. We celebrate the success of FedEx’s Jackie Reed, the NTDC 2024 Grand Champion, and cheer on Wayne Anderson from Calhoun Truck Lines and Jake Rosier from Fortune Transportation. Additionally, we dive i...

From the trenches of flatbed brokerage to the forefront of freight tech, this episode dives deep into leadership lessons of Matt Silver. Nate Johnson of Driving Forward will lead the conversation, exploring Silver's leadership and strategic mindset.

From a life in logistics and brokerage to leading a small fleet, Tristan Bordallo's journey is a testament to grit, determination, and a deep-rooted passion for the trucking industry. Join us as we explore the challenges and triumphs of building a successful asset-based trucking company from the ground up. Discover how this former LTL broker and Covenant Transport agent owner transformed his c...

We cover a bit about the Best Pass Drivewyze acquisition as well as Korber acquisition of MercuryGate. Also, let's chat about oil. Refinieries are throttling back operations this quarter to the lowest production in the US since 2020. Why do you think that is? What's the right price for a barrel of oil? Also, let's get polar in our discussion and talk about positive and negatives around...

In this episode we chat it up with Chadd Olesen Founder and CEO of AVRL. We're going to take a little different approach during this episode and throw in a debate style section of it. Chadd and I will have a moderator to ask questions and keep us in line. The primary topics will be leadership and sales but, anything is on the table. This one has been on the books for some time and we're ex...

Let's chat about a market indicator I've been monitoring my entire career. We'll dig into it a bit further and look at some data and how a few point reduction could impact individuals, companies and the nation.

We are onsite this week at the Minnesota Trucking Association Annual Conference this week and have been participating in a number of events. There has been great engagement and enthusiasm from all the attendees and we at GLCS are excited to be a member of the MTA. Todd Waldron – CEO, Q Carriers about a variety of subjects including freight markets and optimism. Todd is also on a panel talking abou...

In this episode of the Driving Forward Podcast, we sit down with Cameron Robertson, the dynamic CEO and President of 3PL Systems, Inc. With extensive experience in transportation technology and software development, Cameron shares his insights on leading 3PL Systems to the forefront of innovation in the logistics industry. He discusses his career journey, the challenges he's faced, and the cut...

Let’s talk about Crowdstrike and CDK Global. These are two significant events in the last month.

Join us this week as we talk with Brent Bois and Wayne Anderson from Calhoun Truck Lines based out of Eden Prairie, MN. Wayne has been a driver with Calhoun for a few years and recently won the Minnesota Truck Driving Championships for the Tank Truck Division. Wayne will be attending the National Truck Driver Championships ('NTDC') in Indianapolis in August. Brent Bois is the President of...

Buckle up for a deep dive into the trucking industry, exploring shipper vs. carrier conflicts, the driver shortage, parking woes, and the road to a stronger future! Unveiling the challenges and triumphs of trucking: Driving Forward takes a four-part journey this week. Part 1: Conflicting Goals Shippers vs. Carriers - Nate Johnson and Kyle Kottke of Kottke Trucking will dive into the clashing prior...

This is a blast from the past - a replay of our fourth episode and we've learned a lot from then. In Episode 4 of the Driving Forward podcast, Nate welcomes Chris Thomas, a passionate truck driver who shares his real-life experiences on LinkedIn and other social media while on the road. Join us as Chris and Nate talk shop about Chris’ journey in trucking, from his entry into the industry to hi...

Join the Driving Forward Podcast as they go on location in Minnesota with Fortune Transportation! This episode dives into a behind-the-scenes look at the refrigerated trucking business. Nate Johnson chats with Perry Olson (President), Ben Cirone (CO Terminal Manager), Amber Teachout (Maintenance Office Leader), Curt Langstraat (Maintenance Director), Kate Marsh (Freight Planner), Jake Rosier (Driv...

The Driving Forward Podcast is broadcasting LIVE from TA Dedicated. Join Nate Johnson and Robert Bain of Driving Forward along with special guests Rob McNeil, VP of Sales and Solutions at TA Dedicated, Matt Zechmann, VP of Operations at TA Dedicated, and Jennie Malafarina, CEO of Virago Marketing.

Nate talks about how much a one percent improvements over a one week periods can improve your business over the course of a two year period. Also, there's a few lake life videos we were able to pull together from father's day weekend.

In this episode we’ll be speaking with Kyle Kottke, co-owner and General Manager of Kottke Trucking. We’ll explore Kyle’s early days in the industry to his pivotal role steering Kottke Trucking towards success. Kyle has a lot of heartfelt anecdotes, personal reflections and insightful wisdom and we’re excited to spend an hour in discussion with him. Discover how Kyle's unwavering commitment to...

Nate reflects on a busy week of travel and conference attendance, noting the value of networking and education despite lower-than-expected attendance. He discusses the varying success of different conferences, like the Broker Carrier Summit and Manifest, and emphasizes the importance of pre- and post-conference tactics for maximizing value.

We're live from “The Future of Supply Chain” conference by FreightWaves! Nate Johnson and Robert Bain are accompanied by Danielle Chaffin and Mike Marut from Revenova with special guests Chris Thomas (Indietrucker). Heard a lot of buzz about market conditions at FreightWaves? We've got you covered! Let's talk about it. We've also got Mike Turner and Zack Barnhouse calling in with a...

Hot off the NAFC conference, Nate dives into the crucial art of saying "no" to freight you don't need.

In this episode of the Driving Forward Podcast, we sit down with Tim Chrulski, the Chief Operating Officer of Garner Trucking, Inc., and the host of the Beyond the Cab Podcast. With nearly three decades of experience in the trucking industry, Tim brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to our conversation. Tim shares his perspectives on the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program, a critical ini...

Nate calls an audible and changes his messaging for this Tuesday Trip from Nothing With Out Trucking (although there's a brief intro) to Mental Health Awareness. There's been a lot of activity in his life over the last few weeks with friends, family and colleagues that inspired this message. Mental health isn't something that needs to be focused on just for the month of May. It's s...

Join us on this special episode as we sit down with Ed Burns, the CEO of Burns Logistics known for his unique perspective on business and his love for building sandcastles, Ed brings a blend of wit, wisdom, and warmth to our show. So grab your shovel and pail, or just a cup of coffee and join us for a conversation that promises to be enlightening and entreating.

Nate talks about the technology discussions he's been having recently with companies at conferences and how they all seem to center around one thing.

On today's trip Nate talks about a recent post from Matt Dahl about quiet hiring and how having a strong network can have a powerful impact on your professional opportunities.

In this episode of the Driving Forward Podcast, we sit down with Kevin Hill, the founder of Brush Pass Research. Kevin Hill shares his expert insights into the freight market and explains how his company is transforming the way businesses connect with leading freight brokerages. We’ll review the story behind Brush Pass Research and its mission to streamline the prospecting process in the freight i...