The FreightCaviar Podcast

This Podcast is Brought to You By BasicBlock.io, the #1 Rated Freight Factoring Company. Visit BasicBlock.io to learn more. David Voronin is the President and CEO of MigWay, Inc., a trucking company based in Pineville, North Carolina. In a recent interview on The FreightCaviar Podcast, David shared his journey of building MigWay into the successful trucking company it is today. Here are three ways...

Paul and new co-host Bob Kruz are back with a new episode tackling some of the biggest topics in the business right now from PPP Loan misuse to double brokers. This episode covers some top questions from followers on what makes a good brokerage, what new owner-operators need to know about insurance, and how to navigate the complexities of both the broker and carrier worlds. Here’s a brief rundown...

We are excited to announce that starting today, we have a new co-host on our podcast, Bob Kruz, the Founder of @usa_transportation. In our first episode as co-hosts, we’re delving into the fast-paced world of freight factoring with Brett Byman, the COO of BasicBlock.io. From the inside scoop on starting and financing a freight factoring company to the secrets behind building a strong reputation in...

Are you ready to take your freight sales game to the next level? Look no further! The FreightCaviar Podcast had an incredible year in 2022, with the opportunity to chat with industry leaders about the latest innovations, trends, and news in the freight world. But that's not all - our guests also dropped some major knowledge bombs on how to succeed as a freight broker by sharing their top tips for...

#81: Andrew Silver: CEO at MoLo Solutions Support the show

#80: How a Japanese Business Concept - Kaizen - Can Help You Win More Freight Business Carlos Barahona is the latest guest on the FreightCaviar podcast. Carlos is the Director of Business Development at Universal Logistics Services, based in Birmingham, Alabama. We talked with him about his commitment to excellent customer service and the power that word-of-mouth still holds in the broker business...

In the latest podcast, we sat down with logistics veteran Matt O'Mara, Founder and Owner of Whimsy Intermodal based in Mount Prospect, Illinois. Matt shared what he's learned from his nearly thirty years of experience in the trucking industry. Matt supports drivers first, explaining how Whimsy Intermodal is tackling the issue of driver turnover. Positive connections are his priority. Matt explains...

We're back with more of the top sales tips from industry experts. In the latest episode of the FreightCaviar podcast, we interview Jason Doc Brown, the Director of Business Development at Energy Transportation Group. Jason dropped some gems about what's vital in sales and the importance of owning the process from beginning to end. At the end of the day, it comes down to the individual work a rep d...

The latest guest on the FreightCaviar podcast is a special one: Krystian Gebis, who created a self-driving system for trucks when he was just 20 years old. Krystian is the founder and CEO of Autobon AI and is now a part of FreightCaviar Technologies’ ShipperCRM.com as co-founder and CEO. Here is a taste of what you’ll hear in the interview:Krystian says he passed the test for his CDL thanks to the...

No, that’s not the start of a bad joke–I got the chance to hitch a ride with a trucker a few months ago. Back in September, my road trip with BasicBlock.io ended in Cleveland, Ohio, and I needed to get back home to Chicago. So I linked up with GTS company driver Eric Prescott, who was excellent with giving me a lift. Support the show

We spoke with Marshall Nebeker, the President of Shore Logistics based in Long Beach, California, on this week's podcast episode. Marshall talked about how his smaller freight brokerage is weathering the current flattening of the market – which is further punctuated by a shift away from West Coast ports. We also heard about the cat-and-mouse chase after the double broker that stole his company's n...

#74: Rafael Quintana: Building a Boutique Freight BrokerageOn the latest FreightCaviar Podcast, we sat down with Rafael Quintana, the VP & Partner of Big Truck Logistics (BTL) based in Tampa, Florida. Rafael started his career at Total Quality Logistics. Afterward, he worked for a shipper (Anchor Glass Container Corporation) before opening his own “boutique” freight brokerage. Click the links...

We recently had the opportunity to sit with William Kerr, President, and CEO of Edge Logistics. His company provides an array of innovative logistics solutions backed by technology for carriers and shippers. Edge Logistics Through the Years2014-2015: started operations out of a double-wide trailer in Brooklyn, New York, ending the year with over $1m in sales. The first full year of operations ende...

Entrepreneurship runs deep in the blood of Daniel Stoychev. He started his own business at 19 and is now the Co-Owner of Danieli Inc, a carrier with around 50 trucks based in Rolling Meadows, IL. They run reefer, dry van, and hazmat. In the latest FreightCaviar Podcast, we sat down to chat with Daniel about the most important lessons he’s learned in the business, his advice for those trying to gro...

Hunter Yaw, the CEO & Co-Founder of LogRock, came on The FreightCaviar Podcast to talk about LogRock. LogRock has created software that does the unattractive but necessary work of helping US trucking companies comply with federal and state regulations, reducing time out of service, and saving money on insurance rates. Yaw learned early on that if you are a tech guy in the logistics space, you...

#70: Leo Gorodinski (Co-Founder & CTO at Alvys) & Matt Tabatabai (Co-Founder & COO of Zuum App)Support the show

Matthew Leffler, the Armchair Attorney, came on the FreightCaviar Podcast to discuss fascinating topics in the logistics world. Tune in to listen to our episode. Support the show

Danny Frisco, the CEO & Co-Founder of Rapido Solutions Group, came on the FreightCaviar Podcast to talk about his experience in freight. Danny spent almost 7 years at Coyote and other brokerages before venturing off and starting Rapido Solutions Group. Rapido provides nearshoring in Mexico for freight brokerages. Since its inception at the end of 2019, Rapido has grown to over 550 employees in...

Mark McKenna, the Head of Transportation at Veho, came on the FreightCaviar Podcast to talk about perspectives from the shipper side of logistics. Mark has played a significant role in Home Chefs logistics after their acquisition by Kroger. Currently, he is the Head of Transportation at Veho, a company delivering parcels & growing rapidly. This podcast is brought to you by WARP, W/:\RP Provide...

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity of visiting the brand new MoLo Solutions office located in Fulton Market. You feel unbelievable energy from the building and employee culture when you walk in. The MoLo Solutions office spans two floors and is right below a basketball court, featured on ESPN, and even Justin Bieber played there a couple of months ago. It's definitely a fantastic place to work...

Mark McKenna, the Head of Transportation at Veho, came on the FreightCaviar Podcast to talk about perspectives from the shipper side of logistics. Mark has played a significant role in Home Chefs logistics after their acquisition by Kroger. Currently, he is the Head of Transportation at Veho, a company delivering parcels & growing rapidly. Take a listen to Mark provide tips to freight brokers...

#64: Tobenna Arodiogbu, CEO at CloudTrucks & Daniel Sokolovsky, CEO at W/:\RP Support the show

#63: Andrew Sobko: Founder & CEO at CDL 1000Support the show

Ryan Rogers, the Founder & CEO of TextLocate, came on the show to talk about his extensive experience in the logistics industry. Ryan started off as a Financial Analyst at US Xpress and worked his way up to become the COO. Before starting TextLocate at the beginning of this year, he had held executive positions at US Xpress, Amazon, Covenant, and Transcard. Listen in to hear Ryan provide us in...

Charlie Saffro, the President & Founder of CS Recruiting, came on the FreightCaviar Podcast to talk about her career in logistics. Charlie shares the whole backstory behind CS Recruiting, along with advice for employers, and potential candidates. CS Recruiting is one of the largest and best logistics recruiting firms in the US. Interestingly enough, I actually got my previous job thanks to CS....