Today Jared speaks with Matthew Vega-Sanz, CEO of Lula. Lula is a really great software that helps connect carriers with insurance companies who only need 'part-time' coverage and not paying full annual premium rates.
Mar 22, 2021•29 min•Season 4Ep. 140
In today's episode, Jared talks with Scott Bradley of Big Rig Chrome Shop. Scott discusses what exactly you can find on their website and what they specialize in from everything chrome to cab lights and even train horns. You can find them here: www.bigrigchromeshop.com
Mar 15, 2021•33 min•Season 4Ep. 139
In today's episode, Jared talks with Jon Scheve of Superior Feed Ingredients to talk grain marketing and how it connects with bulk transportation. Jon discusses the history of the grain markets and what we can expect in the next year.
Mar 08, 2021•43 min•Season 4Ep. 138
In today's episode, Jared talks with Mike Lowry of Image Wash Products. Mike tells us all about their Touchless 1 & 2 to save time and money on washing and keeping the rig looking clean! Make sure and mention our 2 giveaways if you respond. Find Image Wash Products here: washproduct.com
Mar 01, 2021•36 min•Season 4Ep. 137
This show I bring back Wayne Levinson, CEO of BulkFR8 to dive deeper into how to calculate fuel surcharges, especially in an industry where freight rates are paid by the tonnage, bushels, or cwt. Wayne talks specifically about establishing a base fuel rate, figuring your average miles per gallon, and taking the current fuel average to create a fuel surcharge percentage.
Feb 22, 2021•47 min•Season 4Ep. 136
Jared talks to Ryan Garber of GFI Transport in Mount Joy, PA talking about the history of their company into becoming a large bulk transport provider. GFI Transport is a family-owned trucking company specializing in hauling dry bulk commodities such as grain, feed ingredients, agricultural products, mulch, stone, fertilizer, coal, and alloys. Located in South Central Pennsylvania, our primary service area is the Northeast and regions east of the Mississippi.
Feb 15, 2021•34 min•Season 4Ep. 135
On today's episode, Jared talks with Carlo Passacantando, CEO of Fuel.ME talking about their solution to provide fuel delivery to trucking companies, agriculture, and industrial. Now drivers can get filled up while at a rest stop or facility waiting to get unloaded.
Feb 08, 2021•32 min•Season 4Ep. 134
On today's episode, Jared talks with Robert Patterson the inventor of the Pigtail Wedge. A simple tool to reduce flickering trailer lights! REDUCE FLICKERING TRAILER LIGHTS. EXTEND THE LIFE OF THE PIGTAIL KEEP DRIVERS OUT OF THE SHOP Head over to prodriverproject.com/pigtail/ to order yours today/
Feb 01, 2021•27 min•Season 4Ep. 133
Jared brings on Caleb Kindle of Bulk TMS to talk about BulkLoads.com's new Transportation Management System. BulkTMS is a collaborative platform that facilitates the sharing of supply chain information. Built specifically for the Bulk Freight Transportation Industry. Request a Demo: https://www.bulktms.com/gain-access-now
Jan 25, 2021•33 min•Season 4Ep. 132
On today's episode, Jared has second-generation transport logistics professional and General Manager at Bulkmatic Transport Company, Benjamin Caplenor, on the show. Benjamin introduces us to Bulkmatic's new logistic/ brokerage arm for pneumatic freight. Jared and Benjamin discuss how this might accommodate small or medium-size careers looking for some additional volume.
Jan 18, 2021•23 min•Season 4Ep. 131
Today Jared visits with industry veteran Tim Brady. Tim will give us an update on industry trends and how to plan for the new year. Are you passing up business opportunities? When you do grow, how do you do so in a way that doesn't cause more harm than good?
Jan 11, 2021•32 min•Season 4Ep. 130
On today's episode, Jared talks with an ex-coworker and longtime friend, Steve Morgan. Steve talks all about the Fertilizer Industry and what we should expect to see this spring.
Jan 03, 2021•57 min•Season 3Ep. 129
On today's episode, Jared talks with Timothy Henry, Co-founder, and CEO of Haul. Tim talks about the problem in the industry finding drivers and is the solution to create more of an 'Uber' approach to matching up drivers on their terms.
Dec 28, 2020•26 min•Season 3Ep. 128
On today's episode, Jared talks with Darin Stambaugh of Monroeville Freightliner. They discuss how Freightliner has the largest market share of heavy-duty trucks and some of the latest automated technologies that are coming out.
Dec 21, 2020•39 min•Season 3Ep. 127
On today's episode, Jared talks with Robert Palm of Truckers Final Mile. They discuss what happens to a carrier's load and remains when they pass while out on the road. Robert set up this great non-profit to assist families through these difficult situations. Learn how you can support your fellow carriers and Truckers Final Mile on this week's episode.
Dec 14, 2020•37 min•Season 3Ep. 127
This show is with James Mitchell of Snoshu Ranch on the benefits he's had using BulkLoads.
Dec 07, 2020•16 min•Season 3Ep. 125
On todays episode Jared has Business Made Simple Certified Coach, Bay Mourer, on to discuss marketing in Agribusiness and Trucking Industry and using Storybrand Marketing.
Nov 30, 2020•33 min•Season 3Ep. 124
On today's episode Jared has Bulkload's all-star, Tim Brady, back on the show. Tim and Jared will be discussing scaling your business. Tim brings more insight and warns us that you cannot use truck #1 to pay for truck #2, and how to treat each truck as its own profit center. They also talk about hiring lease drivers versus company.
Nov 23, 2020•42 min•Season 3Ep. 123
Today Jared visits with John Pfanner of Tredas. We all know how much risk is involved with farming and how this relates to bulk freight trucking. Jared and John will be talking about what Tredas does and how they help farmers to mitigate risk and plan for strategic marketing.
Nov 16, 2020•24 min•Season 3Ep. 122
On this show Jared gets to sit down Mike Conny, the founder and owner of Mac Trailers and David Edwards, National Sales with Mac, to talk about the history of Mac and why they are a leader as a bulk commodity trailer manufacturer. Starting with just $8,000 after milking cows, this great business was built.
Nov 09, 2020•22 min•Season 3Ep. 121
On today's show Jared sits down with Rob Brackett of Turbo Turtle Logistics again in response to a listener question. A question came in regarding growing a business larger than a single owner/operator with just one truck. This listener is passing up business opportunities and wants to know, when you do grow, how do you do so in a way that doesn't cause more harm than good?
Nov 02, 2020•33 min•Season 3Ep. 120
Today Jared talks with Mike Wade, founder of Huckleberry's Hammers . They talk about the multi-functional tool he created to help truckers with all types of equipment. This tool is a necessity for anyone out on the road hauling freight.
Oct 26, 2020•31 min•Season 3Ep. 119
In today's interview Jared speaks with Dan and Kari Elliott of Mills and Miller out of Brandon SD. They have a great story involving photography, mission work in Haiti and now taking over the family business moving de-icing salt and grain.
Oct 19, 2020•34 min•Season 3Ep. 118
On today's episode Jared welcomes Jeremy Barnhill, the purchasing and social media coordinator for Cornhusker 800. They are discussing Cornhusker 800's fantastic line of trailers and their company history. Jared and Jeremy also get into the best uses for particular trailers.
Oct 12, 2020•20 min•Season 3Ep. 117
Today Jared sits down with Doug Cooney of Timpte Trailers. They will be talking about the history of Timpte Trailers, their new innovations and the business of trucking and trailers. Today's episode is designed especially for you, the business owner, to help you succeed.
Oct 05, 2020•23 min•Season 3Ep. 116
Message from sender: Today Jared speaks with Tyler Robertson of Diesel Laptops. They will be speaking about how Tyler's company and some of the affordable options they provide for Owner Operators. Diesel Laptops technology also offers farmers the ability to diagnose their trucks and tractors and save huge on service bills.
Sep 28, 2020•29 min•Season 3Ep. 115
Today Jared visits with Adrian Chapman of Cover 3 Consulting. They will be talking about hiring talent. Whether it's an owner operator, company driver, dispatcher or freight broker, when you hire these folks they become the face of your business. So, what do you look for and what do you avoid?
Sep 21, 2020•25 min•Season 3Ep. 114
In today's episode Jared speaks with Ryan Schreiber of Carrier Direct. They will be talking all about Freight Technology. During the interview Ryan said, "your network is your net worth". They will explore exactly what Ryan means when he says that.
Sep 14, 2020•29 min•Season 3Ep. 113
Time perfectly, in today's episode Jared speaks with Bryan Guyer of GT Custom Harvesting in Goodland, KS. They will be talking about being a 5th Generation Custom Harvester and how the industry has changed over the years.
Sep 07, 2020•28 min•Season 3Ep. 112
It seems that belt trailers are a part of the bulk freight industry that not too many people seem to know about. In today's episode Jared seeks to rectify this. He will be speaking with Keith Eastman of Trinity Trailer. They will be talking about what their belt trailer offers versus others in the market, including plenty of information about belt trailers.
Aug 31, 2020•25 min•Season 3Ep. 111