Transportation & Logistics

Starting a freight brokerage from scratch requires more tenacity and business skills than can comfortably be listed. More often than not, success for a new brokerage is uncertain, however, servicing a niche area of the market may increase those chances of survival. We welcome Shay Lynn Dixon of SCALE Logistics to discuss some of the keys to setting a strong foundation, professional branding, and l...

The Q4 peak season has been heralded as one of the best ways to get consistent freight opportunities as a box truck or cargo van operation. While this may be true, how do you position yourself to take advantage and participate in the season? Join us as we discuss with Candor Expedite ’s VP of Business Excellence & Strategy, Jacob Kosiara what this looks like from the perspective of brokerage w...

Becoming a top selling sales professional is not something one simply stumbles upon. It takes work…HARD WORK…to develop the techniques to meet or exceed the customers’ expectations during each phase of the sale cycle. Tune in as we chat with Bruce Pommier of Southwestern Consulting who was a top earning freight broker for nearly a decade with Total Quality Logistics (TQL). Powered by  ⁠Atlanta Dis...

Supply chain is much more than domestic truckloads and distribution centers. In fact, global logistics encompasses a vast amount of services. Join us as we speak with Bryanetta Grant of Vanguard Logistics Services to discuss some of the less discussed service offerings supporting supply chain. Powered by  ⁠Atlanta Dispatch LLC⁠ For Dispatching Services: www.atlantadispatch.org Podcast Website: tra...

The beautiful thing about the supply chain is how interconnected everything is. Developing in one area ultimately strengthens you in another. Years of running in the ports of Long Beach connected Luis to many other owner operators which now helps him in his role as the Head of Driver Relations. Tune in to learn more about the tips and tricks he picked up while being a port driver for over a decade...

The beautiful thing about the supply chain is how interconnected everything is. Developing in one area ultimately strengthens you in another. Years of running in the ports of Long Beach connected Luis to many other owner operators which now helps him in his role as the Head of Driver Relations. Tune in to learn more about the tips and tricks he picked up while being a port driver for over a decade...

A healthy life is about finding balance. A fulfilling life finds a way to balance the art of adulting while pursing one's passions. We welcome "The People's Captain", Gunner Miller, to discuss the intersection of freight brokering and professional wrestling. Powered by  ⁠Atlanta Dispatch LLC For Dispatching Services: www.atlantadispatch.org Podcast Website: transportationandlogis...

There are many aspects to domestic truckload and we are honored to be able to have Michael Nelm of Keep Trucking Transportation join us on the Transportation & Logistics Clubhouse to share some of his experiences as carrier, consultant, coach and efficiencies he’s built. Powered by  ⁠Atlanta Dispatch LLC For Dispatching Services: www.atlantadispatch.org Podcast Website: transportationandlogist...

Truck N' Hustle has been bringing value to the culture since 2019 and as they expand their contribution by hosting the inaugural FreightFest Conference November 4-6th in Houston, TX, we are here to support it! Discount code: Clubhouse Powered by ⁠Atlanta Dispatch LLC For Dispatching Services: www.atlantadispatch.org Podcast Website: transportationandlogistics.club Join our newsletter: transpor...

We welcome Georgia's 1st minority woman-owned trucking school. We discuss how the mistake her son made to end up in a federal prison fueled her to starting this trucking school and the real lives that are bettered by SAP programs. Powered by  ⁠Atlanta Dispatch LLC For Dispatching Services: www.atlantadispatch.org Podcast Website: transportationandlogistics.club Join our newsletter: transportat...

We are kicking off National Truck Driver Appreciation Week with DAT Freight & Analytics' Principal Analyst, Dean Croke. We discussed what this week means to DAT, how and why Dean got his CDL, tips and resources for the owner operators to learn their cost per mile and confidently utilize DAT's analytics tool to negotiate when booking freight opportunities. 9.12.2022 Get a free month of...

Q3's networking session began by highlighting the growth of Josh Henry's Apex Synergy Logistics as he has scaled his company from a single cargo van to now running dedicated routes with his multiple box trucks. We talk about his experience at the Home Delivery Link conference that was held in Philadelphia, PA and the importance of networking as a business owner. He shares a personal testim...

Building a business from scratch takes stamina and grit. Building a freight brokerage that's scalable requires systems and a fortified foundation. Samantha joins us to discuss the current state of the industry as they scale RocketShipping. 8.31.2022 Powered by  ⁠Atlanta Dispatch LLC For Dispatching Services: www.atlantadispatch.org Podcast Website: transportationandlogistics.club Join our news...

As fundamental as trucking is to our lives, it's execution is no easy feat. We welcome FleetDrive 360's COO, Nic Sallis, to discuss their SaaS that streamlines the compliance process for motor carrier and their client, Brandon Miller of Bar and Shield. 8.24.2022 Powered by  ⁠Atlanta Dispatch LLC For Dispatching Services: www.atlantadispatch.org Podcast Website: transportationandlogistics.c...

"Successful people have formed the habit of doing the things unsuccessful people don't want to do","...being excellent today" and so many more quotables. This episode was all about branding. We had the pleasure of speaking with Trey Griggs of BETA Consulting Group. From being a Physics teacher to a youth pastor to door to door sales to logistics and many things in between,...

The impact of AB5 has yet to reverberate through supply chain but we are assured that the owner operators are the first to feel its effect. Join us as we expound on the details of AB5 with OOIDA . 8.10.2022 Powered by  ⁠Atlanta Dispatch LLC⁠ For Dispatching Services: www.atlantadispatch.org Podcast Website: transportationandlogistics.club Join our newsletter: transportationandlogistics.club/newsle...

On the daily supply chain professionals across the globe subject their bodies to some of the most grueling conditions. Whether in a truck, in a DC, in an office or in a shop, this discussion is for you. Join us on the Transportation & Logistics Clubhouse as we highlight Dr. Mark Manera of Supply Chain Fitness to discuss how to build a culture of health and fitness into the fabric of your suppl...

Port congestion and a shortage of available chassis have been two of the most prevalent pain points in the drayage operation of many. We are honored to highlight QuickLoadz Intermodal Robotics as their business is guaranteed to disrupt the status quo and drastically reduce the amount of time, energy, and resources necessary to load and unload containers.  Powered by  ⁠Atlanta Dispatch LLC For Disp...

Understanding your books is just as important as understanding your ELD logs but for many owner operators and small fleet owners this is an expense the is deprioritized to their detriments. Join us on the Transportation & Logistics Clubhouse as we engage in a deep dive with DeNisha Gray of TranspoCFO regarding the necessity of accounting services in the transportation industry. 7.13.2022 Power...

This registered nurse turned semi truck fleet owner is maximizing her relationship with the world's largest customer through government contracts. Join in for part deuce of the Power of the Pivot! 7.6.2022 Powered by  ⁠Atlanta Dispatch LLC For Dispatching Services: www.atlantadispatch.org Podcast Website: transportationandlogistics.club Join our newsletter: transportationandlogistics.club/news...

The Golden Age of trucking solidified some of the highest contract rates we've ever seen. Unfortunately, smaller carriers are not historically able to benefit from contracted freight opportunities. CL Services Transport welcomes all owner operators to lease onto their company as a way of not only reducing operation costs but also gaining access to their contracted freight opportunities. 6.29.2...

Dispatchers and fleet owners are required to enter into a binding contract prior to being able to move freight for a broker but what exactly is in that broker carrier agreement? Listen as we expound on these clauses and identify what we should be expecting and/or avoiding. 6.22.2022 Powered by  ⁠Atlanta Dispatch LLC For Dispatching Services: www.atlantadispatch.org Podcast Website: transportationa...

COOP by Ryder is the answer to many prayers as it provides a platform for fleet owners to post their commercial trucks and trailers for rent which provides additional access to equipment. 6.15.2022 Interested in Posting your truck or trailers use the following link to support the Transportation & Logistics Clubhouse: https://go.coop.com/clubhouse-owner/ If interested in renting a truck or trai...

Supply chain encompasses so much more than domestic truckloads and the Transportation & Logistics Clubhouse is thrilled to speak with Lauren Beagen of Squall Strategies on maritime law. 6.8.2022 Powered by  ⁠Atlanta Dispatch LLC For Dispatching Services: www.atlantadispatch.org Podcast Website: transportationandlogistics.club Join our newsletter: transportationandlogistics.club/newsletter Lear...

The Transportation & Logistics Clubhouse's community networks and shares their backgrounds. 5.25.2022 Powered by  ⁠Atlanta Dispatch LLC For Dispatching Services: www.atlantadispatch.org Podcast Website: transportationandlogistics.club Join our newsletter: transportationandlogistics.club/newsletter Learn how to dispatch: Physical Book Copy: transportationandlogistics.club/amazon eBook: http...