Get a Load of This

In this episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Cameron Pechia, and Thomas Comstock are joined by Rick Bailey and Dallas Richardson of Camas Advice. They discuss the benefits of working with a team of professionals to manage company financials. Today's primary focus, saving money on taxes! Episode Highlights: Rick shares his background story and explains that the primary purpose of Camas Advice is...

In this episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Cameron Pechia, and Thomas Comstock are joined by Matt Camden of VTTI  to discuss current behaviors and trends seen on the road today. Find out what VTTI has learned. It may surprise you. Episode Highlights: Matt explains that the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) is a division of the University of Virginia Tech. They study everything rela...

In this episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Cameron Pechia and Ryan Young are joined by Richard Glaubitz of Kenworth Sales. Ryan and Cameron and Ricky get excited about up-and-coming truck technology, the current state of the supply chain, and other industry happenings. Ricky drops a bunch of pearls in here, so make sure you give it a listen! Episode Highlights: Ricky shares his background stor...

In this episode of Get a Load of This podcast, We talk with Jon Stanley and Cindy Simpson about our new partnership to bring tech-driven driver training to the trucking industry. We discuss the solutions to driver training and ways to improve safety metrics and your bottom line by implementing a responsive program such as Driver Education Network. Episode Highlights: Jon discusses the Driver Educa...

In this episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Cam, Thomas, and Ryan discuss what motivated them to start the podcast and get further invested in the trucking industry. Episode Highlights: Cameron shares that the Get a Load of This podcast started from a desire to give back and educate the trucking industry. (2:04) Ryan mentions that he went into insurance because he wanted to make a change. (8:56...

Join us for a candid conversation with Derrick Williams founder of The Trucking Entrepreneurs Podcast. In this episode of Get a Load of This podcast, we discuss his podcast TheTruckingEntrepreneursPodcast.com website and how it connects and empowers business owners in the logistics industry. Episode Highlights: Derrick shares how he got started in the trucking industry. (3:31) Derrick explains tha...

In this episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Cameron Pechia, and Ryan Young chat with Ellen Voie, Founder and CEO of the Women In Trucking Association. Ellen has made it her life's mission to promote the employment of women in the trucking industry and she is making leaps and bounds toward a more equal world and workforce for women.  Ellen's commitment to equalizing the workforce for women has b...

This is a fire episode chopping it up with Chris Jolly "The Freight Coach" on all things trucking. From trucking to freight brokering we cover tips and tricks to help improve your business. Chris has 15+ years of experience within transportation with the bulk of his experience in freight brokerage. He is the founder of Freight Coach Enterprises and is the host of “Coffee w/#TheFreightCoach” podcas...

Join us as we talk with Sarah Allen from Ruby, a remote receptionist service that can streamline your business. Learn how to effectively bolster your reputation, earn more money, and save time and stress from your day to day. Episode Highlights: Sarah mentions that she began her professional career in the trucking industry. (5:53) Sarah discusses Ruby's goal of providing a better client experience...

In this episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Cameron Pechia, and Ryan Young are joined by Flint Holbrook, President of TruckSpy. We talk with Flint about using his fleet ownership experience and tech curiosity to create a platform to make truck fleet management a seamless process. Episode Highlights: Flint discusses his background and how he came to work in the trucking industry. (2:30) Flint sh...

In this episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Cameron Pechia, Thomas Comstock, and Ryan Young are joined by Richard Glaubitz, Commercial Equipment Sales at Kenworth Sales Company. Join us as we chat with Richard about how to use your current network to bolster growth and improve your bottom line. Also discussed, Kenworth quality, current supply line issues, and education.   Episode Highlights: Ri...

In this episode of Get a Load of This podcast, we sit down with Rebecca Brewster of the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) and discuss the work their organization is doing to improve the industry as a whole and how it relates to your business. ATRI is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit research organization headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with offices in Atlanta, Minneapolis, Sacramen...

In this episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Cameron Pechia, Thomas Comstock, and Ryan Young are joined by John Marienau, Managing Director of Origin Transport. John talks about his decade plus of trucking experience and navigating challenges to use them to excel in his company's growth and success.  Episode Highlights: What is John’s CB handle? (2:43) John discusses his background and motivatio...

In this episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Cameron Pechia, Thomas Comstock, and Ryan Young are joined by Erik Garcia, Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Owner of Garcia Financial Group and Host of the Stuff About Money They Didn’t Teach You In School podcast, to discuss using a AAA roadmap approach to financial freedom using your trucking revenue.  Episode Highlights: Erik introduces himself...

In this episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Jon Stanley and Johnny Mullins from Synergy Solutions educate us on how safety practices can influence the bottom line of motor carriers. Join us as we discuss these issues and how you can develop a safety program that increases your earning potential, saves you time, and saves lives. Episode Highlights: Jon and Johnny explain what they do at Synergy...

In this episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Cameron Pechia, and Ryan Young are joined by Abhishek Gupta. Abhishek is a Director of Product at KeepTruckin, leading their Safety, Compliance & Insurance products. KeepTruckin is a leading fleet management provider that recently launched a new AI dashcam, helping fleets reduce accidents by 30%. Episode Highlights: Abhishek tells us about KeepTruckin...

In this episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Cameron Pechia, Thomas Comstock, and Ryan Young are joined by Marketing guru Blythe Brumleve. Blythe provides us valuable insight into the marketing world and what it means to motor carriers today. Join the conversation and learn how to grow your business more effectively. Episode Highlights: Blythe shares that if she had a CB handle she would use Jag...

In this episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Cameron Pechia and Ryan Young are joined by Anthony Petitte, the CEO and Founder of Truck Park. Anthony discusses his company’s growing success in partnering with lot owners to provide safe and secure parking for your equipment and cargo! Anthony also talks about the Truck Park app, intended location growth, and the important necessity he and his comp...

In this episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Cameron Pechia, Thomas Comstock, and Ryan Young are joined by Grant Botma - Entrepreneur and Founder of Culture Course, to talk about how to create a company culture that benefits everyone in your organization and the positive impacts that will follow. This is a game changer! Episode Highlights: What would Grant's CB handle be if he was a truck driver...

In this episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Cameron Pechia and Ryan Young are joined by Eric Youngblood, an entrepreneur who is using trucking as a means to grow his wealth and support his other business interests. They discuss taxes, health, real estate and more. Episode Highlights: Eric shares his background story. (3:20) What is Eric's primary cargo, and what locations, zones, or states does...

In this episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Cameron Pechia and Ryan Young are joined by Lindsey Trent and Dave Dein of Next Gen Trucking. Lindsey and Dave discuss concerns over driver shortages and their mission to train and empower the next generation of truckers. They also share other concerns for the industry and future highway entrepreneurs, and how you can get involved. Episode Highlights:...

In this episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Cameron Pechia, Thomas Comstock, and Ryan Young are joined by Jason Carroll, Sr. HCM Account Executive of Paylocity. Jason discusses how Paylocity can help companies save time and money by managing all HR operations. Episode Highlights: What would Jason's CB handle be? (1:41) Jason shares his farm and trucking background. (2:33) Jason explains the con...

In this episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Cameron Pechia and Ryan Young are joined Sheri Call, Executive Vice President of the Washington Trucking Association. Sheri helps to shed light on current and future concerns for the trucking industry and how you can get involved on a local and national level to promote effective solutions. Episode Highlights: What was Sheri’s childhood CB handle? (3:...

In this episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Cameron Pechia and Thomas Comstock are joined by Mark Manera, Founder of the Trucking Fitness Company. They explore some of the health issues plaguing the trucking industry today and share valuable info on what you can do to help combat these problems. Episode Highlights: What would Mark’s CB handle be if he was on the road? (1:54) Mark shares his bac...

We’re excited to introduce to you, the premiere episode of Get a Load of This podcast, hosted by Cameron Pechia, Thomas Comstock, and Ryan Young. Get a Load of This is designed to keep truckers informed, and entertained, while they support the country one trip at a time. Today, Cameron, Thomas and Ryan are joined by Kyle Janke, a Commercial Loan Officer with P1FCU in the Northwest U.S. They uncove...