Freight Agent Insider Podcast

Join host Levi Van Pay as he welcomes founder and CEO of Boss Lady Logistics, Hannah Hurckes. They discuss her journey in the freight brokerage industry, the challenges faced by women in a male-dominated field, and the importance of mentorship and leadership. They cover the significance of the Women in Trucking Association event, generational differences in the workplace, and the impact of COVID-1...

Join host Levi Van Pay as he welcomes freight agent recruiter, Matt Dahl . Matt was previously a freight agent before dipping his toes into the recruiting pool. He has helped grow his agent program utilizing his insider knowledge of what it takes for an agent to be successful. If your brokerage needs to super charge its freight agent program, or if you want to learn more about the exciting (and lu...

Join host Levi Van Pay as he welcomes agency owner of Godfreight LLC, Cody Godfrey. Cody started as a W2 rep working with carriers before slowly developing his customer book. As he has grown he has dealt with both wins and losses, to become a large freight agent in just over a year. Want to hear his secrets on how he did it? Check it out! Learn valuable lessons to kickstart your freight agent care...

Join host Levi Van Pay as he welcomes owners of Cowtown Logistics, Raegan and Colby Baskin to Episode 16 of Freight Agent Insider. Learn how they navigated owning a large fleet of trucks, to pivoting to growing an internal brokerage and their own agent program. What differentiated them and how did they use their strengths to help the brokerage grow? Check it out! Learn valuable lessons to kickstar...

Join host Levi Van Pay as he welcomes Freight Agent Steve Behr to Episode 15 of Freight Agent Insider. Steve comes from a corporate background and was heavily based in ops before transitioning to an agent. His success in ops translated well to being a business owner, without ever having to deal with customer facing roles. Hear his thoughts on why proprietary TMS are so important, and why so many b...

Join host Levi Van Pay as he welcomes repeat guest and Freight Agent Zach Davis to Episode 14 of Freight Agent Insider. Zach has scaled his freight agency to include over 9 employees and is consistently growing utilizing some unique customer acquisition methods which he goes deep into on the show. Get ready for some laughs, and prepare to learn more about becoming the next million dollar freight a...

Join host Levi Van Pay as he welcomes Avante Jackson, CDL Instructor and Influencer, along with Freight Agent and TikTok influencer Annique Lesage to Episode 13 of Freight Agent Insider. This episode is formatted as a debate with these two, on topics surrounding the FMCSA broker transparency regulations. Should drivers have access to broker margins? Should brokers disclose this information? Lets f...

Join host Levi Van Pay as he welcomes Lida Zurabashvili to Episode 12 of Freight Agent Insider. Lida started in logistics as a truck driver, and moved from dispatcher to freight agent, and has since mastered AI within the freight space. She offers insane insight into what she is doing to make her day to day more efficient, and even has her own business helping other freight businesses implement AI...

Join host Levi Van Pay as he welcomes Serena Kanline to Episode 11 of Freight Agent Insider. Serena is a repeat show guest who has about as much personality as she has skill in moving freight. She is uniquely positioned to help younger freight brokers, agents, and those looking to enter the industry, being newer herself. Learn valuable lessons to kickstart your freight agent career! Subscribe for...

Join host Levi Van Pay as he welcomes owner of freight brokerage Wheelhouse Logistics, Travis Dodge in Episode 10 of Freight Agent Insider. Travis started his career as a freight agent, before building his book large enough to open his own brokerage. The question you must ask is, do you want equity in the end versus just owning customer relationships? We cover it all! Learn valuable lessons to kic...

Join host Levi Van Pay as he welcomes freight agent James Peeples in Episode 9 of Freight Agent Insider. James has been an industry jack of all trades, conducting trains, driving trucks, and now brokering freight. He is a hit on TikTok with a huge following and outspoken personality. Don't miss out on his thoughts on broker transparency, tips for avoiding double brokering scams, and more. Lear...

Join host Levi Van Pay as he welcomes freight agent Lusine Arakelyan in Episode 8 of Freight Agent Insider. Lusine started as a dispatcher and grinded her way to finding her first customer, before landing a hazmat customer. Through dedication to studying the commodities within hazmat loads, she has become a powerhouse within the industry. Learn valuable lessons to kickstart your freight agent care...

Join host Levi Van Pay as he welcomes freight agent Ryan Suydam in Episode 7 of Freight Agent Insider. Ryan has been in logistics for over 20 years, transitioning from a long time W2 rep to a 1099 agent. Ryan covers his tips for successfully transitioning a book of business from the W2 side, answers a fan question, and more. Learn valuable lessons to kickstart your freight agent career! Subscribe...

Join host Levi Van Pay as he welcomes freight brokerage owner Brian Leadingham in Episode 6 of Freight Agent Insider Podcast. Brian is one of three owners of Lone Cypress Logistics, which focuses on the produce niche and temperature controlled shipping. In a change of pace, Levi and Brian compare and contract the differences of owning a brokerage versus operating a freight agency. Brian offers som...

Join host Levi as he welcomes freight agent Annique Lesage in Episode 5 of Freight Agent Insider Podcast. She navigated a non-compete lawsuit in her early days and utilized Twitter (before X) to find new customers. She has since grown a large following on Tik Tok where she continues to expand her brokering footprint and advocates for herself, women, and all genders to find their voice to become su...

Join host Levi as he welcomes freight master Nic Spears in Episode 4 of Freight Agent Insider Podcast. From truck driver with over 20 years in the industry, to massively successful freight business owner. He took the risk, and he tells you how you can too. Learn valuable lessons to kickstart your freight brokerage career! Subscribe for weekly insights. Questions? DM us on Tik Tok & LinkedIn @F...

Join host Levi as he welcomes freight agent Gavin Teague in Episode 3 of Freight Agent Insider Podcast. Discover how this highly successful agent leveraged his mindset to overcome extreme obstacles including massive six figure monthly profit customer loss. Learn valuable lessons to kickstart your freight brokerage career! Subscribe for weekly insights. Questions? DM us on Tik Tok & LinkedIn @F...

Join host Levi as he welcomes freight agent Serena Kanline in Episode 2 of Freight Agent Insider Podcast. From a bartender with no idea what brokering was, to a highly successful agent, this hilarious broker tells all. Learn valuable lessons to kickstart your freight brokerage career! Subscribe for weekly insights. Questions? DM us on Tik Tok & LinkedIn @FreightAgentInsder or email freightagen...

Join host Levi as he welcomes freight agents Zach Davis and Drew Burtner in Episode 1 of Freight Agent Insider Podcast. Discover their inspiring journeys to success, the strategies that worked, and chilling horror stories from the freight world. Learn valuable lessons to kickstart your freight brokerage career! Subscribe for weekly insights. Questions? DM us on Tik Tok & LinkedIn @FreightAgent...