Trucking for Millennials

We're excited to share this conversation we had with Gerald Albritton, CEO of Major Clout Trucking. We first connected with Gerald at GATS 2019 when he was first starting his trucking business.  Just over a year later, he's running four trucks so we thought it was the perfect time to catch up with him about his business so he could share his challenges, successes and see what we could learn.  Enjo...

In this episode we chat with entrepreneur & freight matchmaker Nicole Barrett . Earlier this year, Nicole started her own business after COVID-19 impacted her previous employer and she had to move on.  And so she did!  In this conversation you'll hear about her journey into entrepreneurship, why she places a high value on ethics and values within the workplace, creating relationships that serve ev...

We had a great time getting to know Terry Roden, Owner of Teco Metal and Hot Shot Truck Driver and YouTuber known as Ratman Roden! In this episode you'll hear Terry's entrepreneurial journey, his perspective on trucking and logistics from a shipping perspective, his advice for entrepreneurs in trucking and any other business, and a ton more wise words from his decades of work experience. Let us kn...

In this episode Aaron and Michael discuss the latest FMCSA Pilot Program that would allow 18-20 year olds to drive interstate.  They also discuss "Certified Young Person" Paul Rudd and trucking industry demographics. Let us know what you think!

This is a very special BONUS episode of Trucking For Millennials! We thought we'd celebrate Truck Driver Appreciation Week on the podcast by curating a few clips from past guests that highlight different voices from our industry highlighting how valuable truck drivers are.  Aaron and Michael start the show with a brief introduction before the mix starts.  Here are the voices you'll hear in order o...

When the subject of Truck Driver Appreciation Week came up this year we KNEW we had to have Wayne Cragg on the show!  We talk about the impact of COVID-19, what companies do right and wrong with truck driver appreciation, the FMCSA pilot program for 19-20 interstate truck drivers, and much, much more! 

This episode is full of gems you do not want to miss! J.D. Redmon is a strategic marketer who has a deep understanding of marketing, trucking, and how to innovate in the trucking industry. We had a great time chatting with him about how he got into trucking, his passion for the industry, the largest opportunity he sees within it, how he leverages LInkedIn for professional growth, being a "free age...

In this episode Aaron and Michael stream the show live for the first time across our YouTube channel ( subscribe by clicking here ), PDQ America Facebook page , and the Trucking For Millennials Facebook group. They are joined by Jamin Alvidrez and Chris Jolly to discuss Hurricane Laura and the open comment period from the FMCSA regarding broker transparency. It's a fun conversation that you can jo...

In this episode, Michael and Aaron chat with Prince Carl, a truck driver and mentor for Knight-Swift Transportation. We discuss how Carl got into the industry, his advice for new drivers, the mindset a truck driver should have, the value of joining the Knight-Swift team, the business opportunity of sub-leasing, moving from California to Texas, and more! Follow Carl on Instagram: @_prince_carl

This week Aaron and Michael sit down with JeRon Hamm and dive into his hot shot trucking career.  He's been in business for almost 2 years now and loaded this episode with tons of actionable advice, tips for getting started, and wisdom that can only come with experience.  We also talk about Pro-Haul TV, his YouTube channel where he's amassed almost 10,000 subscribers. Check it out and subscribe he...

We had a great time chatting with Blythe Brumleve on the show this week!  Blythe  is a marketer, website strategist, and podcaster with a unique employment history that gives her rare insight into ROI driven websites fueled by cohesive marketing plans. Her primary business is Digital Dispatch which provides website design and marketing strategy specifically for the logistics industry. We start our...

In this episode Michael and Aaron start the show with the Millennial Minute and a brief discussion about an article that recently came from FleetOwner: https://www.fleetowner.com/resource-center/driver-management/article/21137443/top-truck-driver-concerns-for-first-half-of-2020 The Flatbed Forecast is coming out next week! Be sure you get it by signing up here: https://www.pdqamerica.com/forecast...

In this episode Michael and Aaron chat about some of the latest news happening in the country and the trucking industry before going through the GATS Files. They chat about Kanye tweets, Tesla building their factory in Texas, and Love's requiring face masks. The GATS files include "The Entrepreneur" and "Millennials as Revolutionsists". 

At the start of 2020 we released the first edition of the Flatbed Forecast, which covers the previous 6 months, changes in the industries that directly effect flatbed trucking (mining, oil and gas, manufacturing, and construction) before looking forward to what the next 6 months can bring.  The latest edition of the Flatbed Forecast will be available soon, so sign up at www.pdqamerica.com/forecast...

This week Michael and Aaron get back in the studio to chat about some of the latest news happening in and out of trucking and logistics. Here are the articles they discuss: Operation Safe Driver Week States that Require Masks in Public Freight Economy Rebound Patrick Mahomes agrees to 10-year, $503 million extension Kanye West running for President

We left this conversation with Brent Orsuga fired up!  Brent Orsuga is the Founder and President of Pinnacle Growth Advisors. He and his team helps the freight industry (Asset based, 3PL, Freight Brokerage and Technology firms) recruit and retain top talent for companies who want to grow. In our conversation we talk about what companies can do to attract talent, what individuals should be paying a...

Believe it or not, we were actually able to make trucking insurance interesting!  It wouldn't have been possible without the help of Quan Cosby and George Scillieri of Marsh & McLennan companies.  If you're a University of Texas fan,  you may recognize Quan's name as he was a star wide receiver for the Texas Longhorns and a former NFL athlete.  Now, he's an insurance professional and VP of Risk Ma...

DOT Compliance and Trucking Consultant Kenneth Nolley joins us this week to talk about summer safety tips, the rising cost of insurance and shed some additional light on the experience of a law enforcement officer. In this wide ranging conversation we discuss the recent news that the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution to increase trucking company insurance minimum from $750k to $2M...

Today's episode is a direct result of listener feedback! We love when you reach out to us with new episode ideas because we can go straight to our network to deliver something that can help you out immediately! You can always send new suggestions to @pdqamerica or to Michael or Aaron on LinkedIn. Today we dive into carrier-customer relationships with Donnie Steingrubey, aka @heavy_haul_mercenary o...

This week Michael and Aaron spend 5 minutes talking about the actions happening across the country before jumping into an excellent conversation with Chris Jolly The Freight Coach. Chris Jolly has trucking running through his blood and an impressive track record for success in a variety of leadership roles at brokerage firms like XPO Logistics. He's recently embarked a freelance career advising br...

We had an excellent time speaking with Rahmel Wattley, entrepreneur and creator of the Truck N' Hustle podcast! In this episode you'll hear Rahmel share his experience from 18 years in the trucking industry and why he remains passionate about sharing the immense opportunities it provides anyone willing to work for it! Michael, Aaron, and Rahmel also discuss how to move through adversity, decide wh...

This episode is perfect for anyone starting their trucking career from inside a truck or is interested in building their business but doesn't know where to go next. Aaron "The Trucking Guy" Moneypenny is a former CDL driver and entrepreneur who started Moneypenny Trucking about four years ago and he filled this episode with important knowledge most only get from experience.  You'll hear Aaron's st...

We brought the 🔥 in this episode! The relationship between truckers and brokers has been contentious for a long time but the recent drop in rate per mile has really caused the tensions to boil over to new heights.  Before that, Michael and Aaron discuss the new Hours of Service Ruling and how they think it will impact truck drivers.  Then they dive into the "MayDay" trucking protest in Washington...

We had a great conversation with Sadie Church, VP of Marketing for CDLLife.com .  Sadie and truck driver Brittney Richardson are traveling the country on the "Fueling Our Heroes" tour, making sure that truck drivers are fed quality meals while many restaurants are still closed during the nationwide Coronavirus shutdown. If you'd like to contribute to the Fueling Our Heroes cause, go to their kicks...

This week's episode features Laura Lysacek and Miranda Bender, but you may know them as the Broker Babes (@brokerbabes on Instagram) If you're into trucking and on Instagram, you've probably seen this pair of freight brokers striking a pose inside and outside trucks, but that's just part of what they do. Most of the time they are helping carriers stay loaded and shippers keep shipping as full time...