Driving Forward Podcast

In part 2 of this panel we'll be talking about the type of technologies that are available and how they function from your order acceptance (EDI and order import) all the way through the front office processes of a logistics provider or broker ending at the delivery of an order. Previously on part 1 we spoke about truckload technologies. As a request we will be naming potential technologies th...

Nate talks a bit about the "culling" of companies currently happening throughout the industry. While many of us saw this coming there is a respectable way for us to go forward to treat our colleagues in the industry as they go through difficult times especially those that are maneuvering through those times with integrity.

Due to some complications with our panelists, we moved this weeks scheduled episode on front office technology to next week, Thursday, May 9th. Instead, we're excited to bring you a compilation of four videos from our road trip to TCA and MATS several weeks ago. We have a few discussions with Alex Mai from Mutha Trucker News, his Big Rig Tees business partner Jay Kennon and his son Alex Kennon...

Nate and Bain are back on the road this time at the Broker Carrier Summit in Kansas City. The Broker Carrier Summit is the top event for brokers and carriers to come together and build meaningful connections and find legitimate players in the industry. Join us for this episode, where we discussed experiences and observations while broadcasting live from the event and met with a few special attende...

In this week's episode, the GLCS panel reviews what types of technologies there are available and how they function from your order acceptance (EDI and order import) all the way through your front office processes of a truckload carrier and broker ending at the delivery of an order. This is a lot of information to cover in a 60-minute episode so tune in and see if we can capture it all!

Nate spends some time reviewing the itinerary for the upcoming Broker Carrier Summit scheduled for next week Monday April 22nd through 24th in Kansas City, KS. If you are interested in attending Broker Carrier Summit there is still room for you to do so. Please go to www.brokercarriersummit.com for more details. Use the discount code GLCS for a 10% off discount.

Ben Wiesen has spent a lifetime or two in transportation and logistics, joining Carrier Logistics in 1995 as a Senior Transportation Consultant. In 2010 he moved to the Vice President of Product and Services role holding that role until 2018 where he moved the position of President. Ben has over 30 years of experience in transportation and logistics specializing in supply chain and LTL. Carrier Lo...

In this special episode, we're taking you along for the ride on our eight-day road trip to the heart of the trucking industry. From the excitement of the Mid-American Truck Show to the spirit of the TCA Truckload Strong conference, get a front row seat to the events that shape the world of trucking. This episode is more than just truck shows; it's about the journey, the food, the music, an...

Nate discusses the pivotal role of AI in various business domains such as marketing, operations, engineering/IT, risk/legal, and data analytics, emphasizing personalized marketing, task mastering, code writing, legal document analysis, and data cleansing. Nate stresses the importance of understanding the problem to be solved, evaluating its complexity, and weighing the cost-benefit ratio before im...

TUESDAY TRIP - WHATEVER YOU'RE FACING. DON'T DO IT ALONE. Nate talks about his discussions over the last few weeks and how finding a support group to lean on not only in the good times but, in the bad times is very important. He briefly discusses how finding that support group for owners can be difficult especially. Nate also chats about the need for people to support current organizations...

Nate and Bain were live at the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Truckload 2024 conference from the GLCS booth. We had several guests come by to chat including: Intro with Nate Johnson, Robert Bain & Mike Turner, GLCS Randy Luckow, Dart Transit Larry Kerr, EBE Technologies Tim Chrulski, Garner Trucking & TCA Chairman of Membership Committee JS Bouchard, ISAAC Instruments We went live wi...

Join Nate and Bain live at the TCA Truckload 2024 conference from the GLCS booth. We have several guests come by to chat including: 00:00:00 Intro 00:07:30 Jennie Malafarina, Virago Marketing 00:13:00 Hans Galland, Beyond Trucks 00:20:10 Joe Thell, E-Smart & Tom Colby 00:35:55 Jeff Friess, Global Executive Solutions Group & JD Redmon, vHub

Join Nate and Bain live at the TCA Truckload 2024 conference from the GLCS booth live. We'll have several guests come by to chat including: 00:00:00 TCA Profitability Program Managing Director Jack Porter and Program Manager Shepard Dunn. 00:15:56 Pedigree Technologies CEO John Elsner and VP Industry Relations Rocco Marrari 00:28:30 Optym's Chris Torrence and Qued's Tom Curee 00:40:55...

Join Nate and Bain live from the Big Rig Tees / Mutha Trucker News booth #60224 at 1pm CST / 2pm EST. We'll have Chris Thomas helping us chat with everyone as they come by. We're excited to talk about the Mid-American Truck Show and also chat with a few special guests as they drop in.

On this Tuesday Trip Nate discusses how sometimes a deal can be to big and that the outcome of chasing large deals can have a detrimental impact on your business. He also talks about what it takes to recover when these efforts don't produce a successful engagement.

In this episode of our Driving Forward Podcast, Nate and Bain discuss how they have changed their approaches to developing relationships through their careers. They talk about some relationships of note and how unexpected interactions led to unexpected results. Nate and Bain are accompanied by a few surprise guests who drop in for a few moments to discuss the topic. This is a great episode to watc...

In this episode of the Driving Forward Podcast, host Nate Johnson chats about assumptions in our daily interactions. Drawing from personal experiences and insights, Nate explores how assumptions can hinder progress and impede effective communication. From Einstein's wisdom to practical tactics, he shares strategies for overcoming assumptions and fostering shared understanding. Tune in as Nate...

In this week's episode, the GLCS panel discusses what to look out for when selecting and implementing Transportation and Logistics technology solutions. They'll dig into why you should review new solutions and when a new solution is selected, what key actions you should take prior to and during implementation to stay successful.

On this Tuesday Trip Nate chats about how creating a memorable interaction using feelings can craft a more impactful relationship in a shorter period of time than simple interactions. He also discusses that it works both in a positive and negative way. What interactions do you think back on positively and how did they make you feel? Are there particular people in your life that stick out that are...

Nate and Jeff discuss Jeff's background and how Jeff's career came about in logistics as well as numerous other industry and leadership topics.

Nate talks about how surrounding yourself with the right people and practices can support your life of integrity.

Nate and Evan will discuss Evan's recent road trip with Chris Thomas amongst various industry issues.

We have a great panel of attendees from Manifest 2024 including our special guest: Dawn Salvucci-Favier, CEO & Chief Product Officer, Greenscreens.ai Nate Johnson, CEO GLCS Susan Mayo, Director of Sales, GLCS Robert Bain, Senior Consultant, GLCS We're likely to review a few topics that aren't being considered by others so tune in to see what we uncover. Odds are we will briefly touch o...

Tuesday Trip - Keeping Track of Opportunities At Conferences In this Tuesday Trip and coming out of Manifest, Nate discusses tactics he utilizes to keep track of opportunities that he encounters at conferences and events. He also reviews when it's a good time to follow up with contacts he's met during a conference and how he keeps himself in order while he's out of office a demanding e...

The Driving Forward Podcast broadcasted live at Manifest with our GLCS hosts  Nate Johnson  and  Robert Bain  along with these fabulous guests: Chris Torrence, Optym Ilona Orsborn, Zelh Logistics Pablo Palafox , Happyrobot Jennie Malafarina , Virago Marketing