Ava Barnes

Freight People Podcast

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Honest Conversations & Practical Advice for Succeeding in Trucking Hosted by Ava Barnes , VP of Brand & Community at Alvys, Freight People is more than just a podcast — it's a platform to spotlight the real stories behind the freight industry’s most resilient leaders. Each episode features unfiltered conversations with trucking company owners, dispatchers, fleet managers, and brokers who are out there moving freight and making things happen. These are the voices of the industry — and we’re handing them the mic. What to Expect : Real-world strategies that help fleets grow and stay compliant Les...

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Ava Barnes

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Beating Freight Fraud: Adam Goes to Congress + His $65M Asset-Brokerage Playbook 15.08.2025 37:06

Take the guesswork out of fighting freight fraud and scaling profitably. CEO Adam Blanchard (Tanager Logistics, Double Diamond Transport) breaks down the exact tech stack, hiring system, and operating rhythms behind his $65M asset-based brokerage. You’ll learn how to protect your company against double brokering and identity spoofing, a secret unlock for building a nearshore team, and align asset...

From Hotshot to 400 Truck Drop-and-Hook: Cole Stevens Shares the Tech Stack That Changed the Game 05.08.2025 29:35

Before they even found Alvys, Stevens Trucking discovered a tech-driven strategy that changed everything for their drop-and-hook efficiency, and in this episode of Freight People , Cole Stevens breaks it all down. It’s the exact move that helped them reduce idle time, optimize trailer pools, and scale like a tech-first fleet. Host Ava Barnes sits down with Cole Stevens, the Chief Strategy Officer...

He Walked Away from a Corporate Job—and Built a $54M Empire in 3.5 years 08.07.2025 36:30

From Combat to CEO: The Grit, Faith & Vision Behind Spartan Carrier Group | Freight People Podcast In this episode of the Freight People Podcast, host Ava Barnes sits down with Carlos Llanes Jr., CEO and founder of Spartan Carrier Group —a man whose story will stick with you long after the episode ends. Carlos walks us through his bold journey from musician to Marine to multi-million-dollar lo...

Who is Alvys — and Why Should Freight People Care? 06.06.2025 23:24

In episode 2 of Freight People Podcast , we’re kicking things off with a bang: What is a TMS, and why should freight people actually care? Host Ava Barnes sits down with two Alvys veterans — Jordan Kidd and Lucas Allasia — who’ve both done it all in trucking: dispatch, recruiting, brokerage, you name it. They’ve lived the chaos and now help carriers run smarter with modern tech. We break down: Wha...

Building a Cross-Border Powerhouse: The Central Coast Transport Story 02.06.2025 48:31

Episode 1 – Building a Cross-Border Powerhouse: The Central Coast Transport Story In this episode, we sit down with the family behind Central Coast Transport — a thriving cross-border refrigerated carrier that’s redefining how fleets operate across the U.S. and Mexico. Join Gustavo, Carmen, Cesar, and Abijail as they share how they scaled their family-run operation, overcame the complexities of cr...