Welcome to episode 261 of the BulkLoads Podcast with your host Jared Flinn. In today's conversation, we have a special guest, Emile Van Der Merwe, founder of Van Der Merwe Trucking, who shares his incredible journey of moving from South Africa to the US and growing his trucking operation from zero to six hoppers. Emile's story is a true testament to the American dream. Join us as we explore Emile's remarkable first-year growth within the bulk trucking industry. Watch on YouTube here: https://you...
Jul 17, 2023•37 min•Season 4Ep. 261
In this solo episode, host Jared Flinn shares his top five recommended podcasts that have been essential in personal development and in the growth of BulkLoads. From the Business Made Simple podcast by Donald Miller to Focus on the Family Broadcast, discover valuable insights on growing your business, improving leadership skills, and achieving personal and spiritual development. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/fCNwyGrndcA Jared's Top Five Podcasts: 1. Business Made Simple Podcast 2. Entr...
Jul 10, 2023•12 min•Season 4Ep. 260
In this special Fourth of July podcast, we are thrilled to have Darryl Gibbs, an experienced trucker and Colorado statesman, as our guest. Join us as we delve into Darryl's captivating journey from the trucking industry to becoming a respected figure in Colorado politics. We'll explore the challenges he encountered on the road and his inspiring decision to transition into public service. Together, we'll celebrate Independence Day by examining the importance of citizen engagement and Darryl Gibbs...
Jul 03, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 259
The BulkLoads Podcast with host Jared Flinn welcomes guest Jesse Runions, who shares deep insights on the trucking industry. They discuss the current state of the economy, global macroeconomics, and the history of Ben R. Brown Trucking. Jesse emphasizes the importance of trust, relationships, and open communication with customers. Despite having no contracts, Ben R Brown Trucking has maintained success through consistent service and proactive problem-solving. Tune in for an engaging conversation...
Jun 26, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 258
Welcome to the BulkLoads Podcast, episode 257, with special guest Buddy Baumann, former San Diego Padres pitcher. Join us as we dive into Buddy's incredible journey from growing up in Springfield Missouri to reaching the Major Leagues. Discover how he transitioned to his role at Bulk Insurance Group and the lessons he learned about performance under pressure while keeping an unwavering focus on faith and how it played a pivotal role in his career and personal life. Watch on YouTube here: https:/...
Jun 19, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 257
Welcome to the BulkLoads podcast! In this episode, we are thrilled to have Gary Kesser, the founder of TradeHelp, as our special guest. Join us as we dive into the world of commodity trading and discover how TradeHelp is revolutionizing the industry. With a focus on providing value to small and mid-sized enterprises, TradeHelp's innovative platform enables seamless digital trading, empowering businesses to connect, negotiate, and trade with ease. Check out TradeHelp’s website here: https://trade...
Jun 12, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 256
In this solo episode of the BulkLoads podcast, Jared Flinn shares insights from his 20 years in the trucking industry. He emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions, continuous education, and avoiding excessive entertainment on social media. He advises creating a reward system to balance learning and leisure. Surrounding oneself with positive influences and taking accountability for success is crucial. Setting clear goals and visual reminders is encouraged to achieve desired outcome...
Jun 05, 2023•14 min•Season 4Ep. 255
In this episode, Jared Flinn brings on Ken Clinchy, Vice President of Digital of FleetPride. Ken talks about who FleetPride is, what they offer, and many other topics such as the Right to Repair Act and why they stand for it. FleetPride has been gracious enough to give our listeners 15% off when you order on their website, use ONLINE15 when you checkout. Check them out here: https://www.fleetpride.com/parts Get Involved in the Repair Act here: https://www.repairact.com/ Watch on YouTube here: ht...
May 29, 2023•43 min•Season 4Ep. 254
This is another episode from MATS 2023! Jared brings on Justin Sensenig with Flint Creek Transport to talk about his major success in bulk hauling. Justin is a truck driver from New York who scaled his operation from 1 to 30 trucks. Discover the strategies and challenges he faced in managing multiple companies while building a YouTube following of 30k subscribers. Along with his growth story, Justin also talks about how BulkLoads.com played a crucial role in his success. Watch on YouTube here: h...
May 22, 2023•23 min•Season 4Ep. 253
Jared brings on Benjamin Kowalski with Freight360 to discuss who Freight360 is, what they do, and the future of their company. They also discuss market conditions and how beneficial it is for all sides of the industry to understand how each other operates. Check out Freight360's website here: https://www.freight360.net/ Watch on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOo9IuXfWzQvsrGcsmYPeyw Check out our companies: BulkLoads - https://www.bulkloads.com/ Bulk Insurance Group - https://www...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 252
This episode was recorded at the Mid-America Truck Show. Jared brings on Colt Sharp with Sharp Farms LLC to discuss Colt's success in the bulk industry and the secret to being so successful at 22 years old! Colt talks about the challenges he's faced, the lessons he's learned, and how he has 2 show quality rigs. Colt takes the opportunity to call out older bulk haulers and gives them a challenge. Watch on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOo9IuXfWzQvsrGcsmYPeyw Check out our compani...
May 08, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 251
In this episode, host Jared Flinn invites Woody Waters, Co-Founder of Imagine360, to discuss health insurance options for small trucking companies. The episode sheds light on the fact that most truckers lack health insurance and presents a solution that can save truckers up to 30% on their health insurance. Jared and Woody discuss the challenges faced by small trucking companies when it comes to providing health insurance to their employees and how Imagine360 has tailored its services to meet th...
May 01, 2023•29 min•Season 4Ep. 250
In this episode, Jared brings on Mark Hilligoss with Royal Charge Trucking to talk about a matter that he holds dear to his heart. BulkLoads member, and Mark's good friend, Andy Orem, received a life-changing diagnosis at Christmas time. He was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis, this disease affects his ability to speak and later put him in the ICU struggling to breathe. Mark also talks about their band of brothers in trucking and how they operate on the road. Donate to their Go Fund Me here: htt...
Apr 24, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 249
Jared got to sit down with Jeremy Kellett at the Mid-America Truck Show. Jeremy is the Director of Recruiting for Bruce Oakley Trucking. In the show, they talk about how Oakley has grown from 400 owner-operators to over 800 so quickly. Jeremy talks about riding the ups and downs in the market and how they treat their carriers. Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/xPLTnxg-8YE Check out Oakley's podcast here: https://podcast.bruceoakley.com/...
Apr 17, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 248
Jared brings on David Consiglio, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Missouri State Bears college football team. During this motivating and inspiring episode, David talks about his faith, and trust, and how it all relates back to running a business. He talks about staying strong in the bad times and how negative markets can actually benefit your trucking company. Check out David's podcast: https://sites.libsyn.com/397496...
Apr 10, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 247
Jared brings back popular guest, Padgett Smith with The Permit Shop, to discuss the step-by-step procedure on how to add a brokerage to your trucking operation. Larry Hurt, CEO of Bulk Insurance Group also joins them to provide his expertise on the insurance side. Check out The Permit Shop here: https://www.permitshopinc.com/ Check out Bulk Insurance Group here: https://www.bulkinsurancegroup.com/
Apr 03, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 246
In this episode, Jared brings on Tom Beenken with Continental Western Group to talk about insurance premiums! Tom has been in the insurance industry for close to 40 years and is very knowledgeable in all aspects of trucking insurance. Tom and Jared discuss what underwriters look at when quoting your insurance and the steps you can take to lower your premium. Check out Continental Western Group here: https://www.cwgins.com/ Get a quote from Bulk Insurance Group here: https://www.bulkinsurancegrou...
Mar 27, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 245
In this episode, Jared brings on Lance Albin with UMB Bank to discuss finance and agriculture! During this show, they discuss hot topics such as current interest rates, Lance also shares his personal opinion and outlook on 2023. Visit UMB here: https://www.umb.com/
Mar 20, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 244
In this episode, Jared brings on Steve Morgan with Poole Chemical to discuss fertilizer. Steve has been on our show many times before, we wanted to have him back on to discuss current market conditions and what to expect within the fertilizer market. He gives his opinion on what's happening now but more importantly, what's right around the corner. Get your tickets to the Mid-America Truck Show here: https://rb.gy/b2rfgb...
Mar 13, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 243
In this episode, Jared Flinn brings on Caleb Kindle and Austin Holt to discuss a platform that increases efficiency within the bulk industry. They discuss how this benefits each party and also dive into its features. To learn more email Caleb or Austin: caleb@bulkloads.com austin@bulkloads.com
Mar 06, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 242
In this episode, Jared brings on Drew Easton, Executive Vice President of AmWINS. Larry Hurt, CEO of Bulk Insurance Group, also joins them to bring his team's insight. During this episode, they dive into environmental transportation coverage and when you need it. Drew gives step-by-step instructions on what to do when you get into an accident. Check out AmWINS here: https://www.amwins.com/products/environmental-transportation...
Feb 27, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 241
Jared brings on St John (pronounced "Sinjin") Craner to talk about sales in the agriculture industry. St John is the founder of Agrarian, a company specializing in training and teaching sales teams how to perform at a higher level using human-centered psychology. In this episode, he shares what you should do when freight rates are low. Learn more here: https://www.ruralsalessuccess.com/ Check out his podcast 'The Rural Sales Show'...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 240
In this episode, Jared brings on Chris Burroughs. Chris is the Vice President of Government Affairs for the TIA (Transportation Intermediaries Association). Jared and Chris discuss double brokering versus co-brokering and how to watch for it. They also discuss what to do if you see double brokering. Check out the TIA here: https://www.tianet.org/
Feb 13, 2023•37 min•Season 4Ep. 239
In this episode, Jared brings on Niko Anderson, Co-Founder of Aventine Ridge Partners. Niko's company is looking to acquire and operate a single, high-quality business. Jared and Niko walk through the process of how this is done and lay out exactly what Niko is looking for. Check out Aventine Ridge Partners: https://aventineridge.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOo9IuXfWzQvsrGcsmYPeyw Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bulkloads/?ref=page_inte...
Feb 06, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 238
In this episode, Jared brings on Zach Strickland with FreightWaves! Zach is a Market Analyst and has a wealth of knowledge on the freight market and economy. In this episode, Zach covers the state of the trucking industry and explains why margins are down. Zach also has his own podcast called Freightonomics, be sure to check it out! Check out FreightWaves here: https://www.freightwaves.com/
Jan 30, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 237
Jared brings back Padgett Smith with The Permit Shop to discuss more on permitting and compliance. She goes over different filings such as UCRs, 2290s, MCS 150s, and much more. She also goes over how IFTA is going to be auditing all truckers. Contact The Permit Shop here: 417-833-3355 https://www.permitshopinc.com/
Jan 23, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 236
In this episode, Jared brings on Ian Harder with BevSource to discuss multiple interesting topics. Ian talks about shipper/carrier relationships and how a lot of times, direct shippers aren't the best fit for carriers. He talks about spot market freight and also gives insight into the general freight market. Check out BevSource Here: https://www.bevsource.com/
Jan 16, 2023•41 min•Season 4Ep. 235
Yes, you read the title right! In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, Jared brings on Zach Morem with Damel Trucking to talk about how Zach met his wife on BulkLoads. Zach walks us through how this happened and where they are now. You never know where you'll find love, it might be a bulk freight platform!
Jan 09, 2023•35 min
Jared brings on Ben Hubbard with Integrated Proteins to talk bulk hauling and pets! Ben brings up several interesting points, did you know the US pet population is growing faster than the US human population? They discuss the importance of this and why it's causing the need for more bulk haulers. Ben also touches on other aspects of Integrated Proteins such as their logistics and how they are focused on their drivers and customers. Check out Integrated Protein here....
Jan 02, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 233
This week, Jared brings on Jason Rule to share how and why Jason has been so successful in his business model. Jason has started and owned many businesses and is now a consultant. They discuss the best way to think about ideas and the right questions you should be asking when it comes to your business. Check out the Bulk Freight Conference here: www.bulkfreightconference.com
Dec 26, 2022•47 min•Season 4Ep. 232
