Trucking for Millennials

In this episode we're discussing what is on everyone's mind right now - record high fuel prices. The recent .70 jump has increased costs for everyone but the trucking industry is the first in line to feel it's effects the most. We reached out to owner-operator JeRon Hamm of Pro-Haul TV to discuss how he's pivoted his approach to his business as he continues to run his 10 truck fleet. We discuss th...

We're excited to introduce you to Shannon Butler , Director of Human Resources / In-House Counsel at BR Williams Trucking . In this conversation you'll hear Shannon, Michael, and Aaron discuss the ins and outs of Human Resources in trucking, and how she transitioned from the Healthcare industry and continues to grow her expertise in logistics. Topics include: HR in trucking HR and the Law Pivoting...

This episode begins with a chat between Michael and Aaron about current news, namely: Ukraine & Diesel Prices Truck Thefts in Texas & Truck Parking Letter sent to Pete Buttigeg Then they have a great conversation with Jeremy Reymer , Founder and CEO of DriverReach . If you're a Logistics Recruiter or a Carrier struggling to find drivers this episode is FILLED with actionable advice and expert insi...

In this episode Michael and Aaron recap the Super Bowl before diving into 3 different news stories making there way around the industry.  - The Freedom Convoy continues to make headlines inside and outside of trucking - Diesel prices are hitting record highs, impacting rates and negotiations - Waymo has started working with freight brokerage CH Robinson by having their autonomous trucks cover some...

In this episode you'll meet Will and Abby aka @Semi_Nomads (IG) @Semi_Nomads (TikTok) / @Ghost_River_Trucking ! Will has been trucking for over 9 years and Abby jumped in the passenger seat a few months ago so that they could see the nation together! They haul flatbed freight and plan their routes so they can mountain bike, ski, and rock climb when they have extra time in beautiful places througho...

Here's an episode from us like you've never heard before! The Big Game coming up had the team thinking about what creates a championship level team, so we brought a couple of our new team members, Sophia and Adrian, to discuss how their experience has been since coming on board a few months ago. We also discuss the "Freedom Convoy" again and discuss a tweet from FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig...

This episode is full of Awesome! We start the show discussing recent tweets by Elon Musk showing support for Canadian truck drivers protesting the vaccine mandates in the country and dive into whether or not their protest will result in a World Record! Then we speak with Michael Vega-Sanz and Rafi Benzaquen of Lula Trucking .  Lula Trucking provides access to affordable insurance, easy to file cla...

Vanessa Gant aka "The Money Architect" is an Accountant and Tax Strategist who has a vast amount of accounting experience and has forged a niche in transportation and logistics accounting. For the past 15 years she has worked with both small and large companies that had strained as well as positive cash flows. Her expertise entails engineering a design to increase net profits by 35% and to grow an...

In this episode we speak with Andy Bahr , President of Bahr Transportation!   This is an excellent conversation between two brokerages focused on different commodities - whereas PDQ America focuses on flatbed freight, Andy is positioning his business to assist shippers of food and beverage. You'll hear a conversation that covers a lot of ground about the unique aspects of food and beverage transpo...

In this episode we connect with Hotshot Macc who is currently running non-CDL hotshot with plans for much more! He and his wife traveled the country via RV before they decided to jump into the trucking industry and are now documenting their journey and have already amassed over 30k YouTube subscribers on their channel. In this conversation you'll hear how Hotshot Macc and his wife got started, how...

We're back with Chris Jolly to launch us into a new year full of optimism and great conversation on a variety of topics.  On this episode we waste no time jumping into relationships freight brokers have with dispatchers, before discussing the #1 question Chris receives from his clients. Then we discuss the ports and what we expect from the supply chain congestion in 2022, what the infrastructure b...

In this episode you'll hear a heavy haul truck driver's opinion on the recent sentencing of the Colorado truck driver who killed 4 people and injured dozens of others after not taking emergency ramps and how the media and public has reacted. Then we provide snippets of the top 11 episodes of the Trucking For Millennials podcast! Enjoy and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Have you followed @FreightCaviar on Instagram yet? They have some hilariously relatable memes if you're in logistics, especially freight brokering so we wanted to have him on to talk about how he creates the ideas, his journey of growing the account to over 15,000 followers in just a few years, double brokering, and his trip to Armenia which involved a VERY interesting story! Enjoy and MERRY CHRIS...

Pierre Laguerre is the founder and CEO of Fleeting.us , who's vision is to leverage modern technology to​ create a platform that improves the commercial freight industry by intelligently matching truck owners, drivers and shippers / brokers. In this episode you'll hear Pierre's inspiring story of how he immigrated to the US from Haiti and through his entrepreneurial journey found his way into truc...

LoShawn Parks is a trucking company owner, podcaster and YouTuber approaching 40k subscribers!  He's an excellent resource and example for anyone in trucking to subscribe and follow.  In this episode, you'll hear how he got into trucking in the first place and a conversation covering: Truck Leasing Buying a Truck in Today's Market What motivates LoShawn Scaling Smart and more!

James "Tex" Crowley is the Creative Director and Partner of Texas Media Foundry out of Bryan Texas. You should definitely connect with him on LinkedIn if you're interested in seeing some of the best trucking videos available online today.  In this episode you'll hear how he got involved in trucking through Six Flags, how he started his journey learning the ins and outs of video editing and uploadi...

Today we have the inspiring story of Clarence Bethea, who Michael connected with this week at a recent event. Clarence is the CEO of Upsie, a warranty company which saves its customers anywhere from 50% to 90% compared to competitor warranty plans. While his main area of focus is not trucking, Clarence found himself on the path of personal and professional growth through an opportunity that began...

Today's episode is a Trucking For Millennials International Special! We speak with Nick Roemer, Director of Marketing for Cibus21. Nick joins the show from Scotland, where he is working with Cibus21 to assist fleets in reducing their fuel costs and and reduce the carbon footprint for diesel vehicles in the UK and U.S.  We also take the opportunity to speak with Nick about the truck driving culture...

This episode is FILLED with a truckload of news from around the country that directly relates to what's happening in today's supply chain and current political environment.  First, Michael shares some entertaining stories about stuff that has nothing to do with trucking but are fun nonetheless.  We also shout to a 5-star fan who delivered donuts to the office for us! Then Aaron and Michael provide...

In this episode we speak with a legend in the trucking and logistics industry, Adam L. Wingfield of Innovative Logistics Group ! You'll hear him speak about how trucking businesses can increase their entrepreneurial knowledge, bring compliance scores in line, and optimize profitability. If you're looking for a trusted and experienced resource that can help you take your trucking business to the ne...

In this episode Aaron and Michael discuss some things happening in the supply chain, namely the lack of available trucks increasing to 80,000, the Biden Administrations answer to the supply chain bottleneck at the ports, and the steady increase in fuel prices around the country. They also shout out to a 5 star fan, talk about Pablo Excobar's cocaine hippos, and plenty of other random stuff! 

We left this conversation with Brandon Johnson of @nextlevelhotshot and @be.logistics fired up! Brandon had a truckload of wisdom to share from his experience as an entrepreneur and the attitude and principles that have created a winning system for growth. In this episode you'll hear... Why it's more important to Sustain than to Start on your way to Scaling Getting real about starting a business ...

Sharae Moore joins us for a second time on Trucking For Millennials! She's been up to a lot for the last two years so we decided to catch up with her. In this episode you'll hear how she taught Bobby Bones how to drive a truck and deliver a load of eggs in just 24 hours. Sharae was also featured on CNN's Champions for Change, where her story was highlighted by CNN for the community she's built and...

We are thrilled to have Lindsey Trent and Dave Dein , co-founders of NextGenTrucking.org who's mission is to promote trucking as a positive career field; create programs that encourage CDL and Diesel Technician training of our nation's youth; and connect them to training and employment opportunities. The organization's volunteer leadership consists of industry professionals who are passionate abou...

In today's episode we're speaking with Rob Doherty, Key Account Lead with RoseRocket.com. Rob has over 10 years of experience in the transportation industry and currently works for Rose Rocket customers to help them better connect with their customer through an optimized software solution like Rose Rocket TMS.  We chat with him about how he got into the industry and eventually became employee numb...