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The Freight Coach Podcast

The Freight Coach Podcast is your go-to resource for all things freight, logistics, and transportation. Hosted by industry expert Chris Jolly, this podcast dives deep into the latest trends, insights, and strategies that drive the freight world. Each episode features conversations with top industry professionals, offering valuable tips on everything from supply chain optimization and freight technology to navigating the complexities of logistics management. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the world of freight, The Freight Coach Podcast delivers the knowledge you need to stay ahead of the curve and optimize your freight operations. Tune in for actionable advice, thought-provoking discussions, and a glimpse into the future of freight!
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Episodes

#176 - Dan Penrod

Dan Penrod is a Director of Global Logistics and broke down the freight broker sales process and how to help make progress and gain market share with your shippers! To check out all of my content: https://linktr.ee/thefreightcoach To learn more about Emerge: https://emergemarket.com/freightcoach/

May 13, 202242 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - LTL Trucking Demand Keeps Up, Linehaul Rates Under Pressure from Diesel, & Infrastructure Grant

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show is The TOP Transportation Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to breakdown THREE transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars! We break down three supply chain / freight brokerage/ truckload articles every weekday! https://www.joc.com/trucking-logistics/ltl-trucking-logistics/demand-keeps-pressure-us-ltl-capacity-rates_20220511.html https://www.freightwaves.com/news/truckload-linehaul-spot-rate-drop-accelerates-under-pressure-from-surging-di...

May 12, 202236 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - NHTSA To Expand Safety Study, Small Carriers & Fuel, Data Can Help Save Fleets Money!

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show is The TOP Transportation Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to breakdown THREE transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars! We break down three supply chain / freight brokerage/ truckload articles every weekday! https://www.ttnews.com/articles/nhtsa-seeks-ok-extend-data-collection-safety-tech-study?utm_source=safety&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=newsletter&mktId=10342702&mkt_tok=OTA1LUJCVy04NzYAAAGETlHJGTxqDRixNXqQJ2h...

May 12, 202231 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - How To Solve The Truck Driver Shortage, How To Keep Drivers Happy, Congressman Mike Gallagher

https://fortune.com/2022/05/04/solve-truck-driver-shortage-supply-chains-inflation-congress-biden-fmcsa-tech-labor-wiley-deck/ https://www.fleetowner.com/perspectives/ideaxchange/article/21241225/what-it-takes-to-keep-drivers-happy https://www.trucking.org/news-insights/wisconsin-congressman-mike-gallagher-champion-trucking?fbclid=IwAR3LKoX8h8WVxxcYLGTziWocLoYM63jmyZecQDOsSqGEE1A2zFzlTMvl3u8 #TheFreightCoacht Morning Show is The TOP Transportation Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM C...

May 12, 202230 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Big Fleets Flex, Is there a Trucking Downturn? & Keep Your Maintenance In House or Out Source?

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/big-truckings-secret-trick-to-impress-wall-street-and-slam-mom-and-pop-fleets?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FW_Daily_5_6_22&utm_term=Big+Trucking%e2%80%99s+secret+trick+to+impress+Wall+Street+%e2%80%94+and+slam+mom-and-pop+fleets&utm_id=144675&sfmc_id=345597 https://www.freightwaves.com/news/after-march-decline-truck-transportation-jobs-up-sharply-in-april https://www.ttnews.com/articles/send-out-your-maintenance-labor-or-keep...

May 12, 202232 min

#175 - Kary Jablonski

Kary Jablonski is the CEO of Trucker Tools. Trucker Tools provides load visibility, predictive freight matching, and trip planning solutions for the transportation industry. Smart Capacity gives brokers accurate, real-time data optimally matching freight with trucks and allowing them to track loads from beginning to end. Our app, downloaded by over 700,000 drivers, provides automated shipment tracking. Make sure to connect with Kary and Trucker Tools on social media!

May 10, 202240 min

#174 - Stephen Lusk

Stephen Lusk is the Safety Manager& Talent Recruiter at EverGreen Industries, Inc. EverGreen is an innovative and unique trucking company offering flatbed trucking service in 35 states between the Rocky Mountains and the east coast. We were founded on two essential principles: respect and customer service. To learn more about how Emerge can get you direct access to better freight, visit: https://emergemarket.com/freightcoach/

May 06, 202241 min

#173 - Kevin Sterling

Kevin Sterling is the Senior Market Strategist for XPO Logisitcs Inc. XPO provides world-class transportation solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We have a high-energy team around the globe focused on being the best in the industry. Given the scope of our business, there are opportunities to do satisfying work in many different fields, and at all levels of experience. Make sure to follow Kevin & XPO on social media!

May 03, 202246 min

#172 - Tyler Boyd

Tyler Boyd is the President and CEO of Bowline Logistics Ltd. Bowline Logistics Ltd. is focused on open deck transportation services across Canada and the United States. We provide both trucking and managed transportation services.We operate a fleet of late model, tandem highway tractors and specialized deck trailers, and employ drivers and dispatchers with extensive experience in cross-border open deck freight management. Make sure to connect with them both on social media!

Apr 29, 202258 min

#171 - James E. Lewis, M.Ed., CDS

James E. Lewis, M.Ed., CDS is a veteran, and transportation indusrtry expert. He has been active in the industry for over 30 years as an expert witness, as well as a current driver. We broke down a myraid of topics on the transportation indsutry.

Apr 26, 202250 min

#170 - Gunner Miller

Gunner Miller is the Vice President of Sales at Twelve Point Logistics. Twelve Point Logistics is an asset-based company founded in 2018 that is uniquely tied to the local chemical industry after ownership searched to find solutions for their own transportation needs. We are committed to providing an extraordinary level of service to all our customers, shippers and carriers alike, through asset growth, communication, professionalism and reliability. Make sure to connect with them on social media...

Apr 22, 202250 min

#169 - Ed Burns

Ed Burns is the Vice President of Relationships at Burns Logistics. They're the #1 solution provider in the industry. Big Ed and his team are here to help you find the relationships you need to thrive. The transportation industry can be mired in complications and difficulties. Burns Logistics Solutions will help you find solutions by simplifying it into one word: relationships. Put our stellar network to work for you and your company, whether you are a shipper or carrier, or somewhere in between...

Apr 19, 202240 min

#168 - Charlie Saffro

Charlie Saffro is the Founder of CS Recruiting! CS Recruiting is a leading executive search firm specialized in the supply chain, logistics, and transportation industry. Supporting our clients’ hiring needs through a consultative approach that balances the art and science of recruiting while living up to our purpose of “helping people take advantage of career opportunities” is what drives us every day. Make sure to follow Charlie & CS on social Media!

Apr 15, 202244 min

#167 - My Two Year Recap

Staring your business is challening, but the hardest part will be the action it took to do just that...START! Entreprenuership is a journey many think of, but few take on. Go for it, no matter what, just take action. If you want it bad enough, you will figure it out!

Apr 12, 202238 min

#166 - Chase Forbes

Chase Forbes is currently a Driver Manager after speaning time as an OTR Truck Driver. Chase went to Law School and graduated, and transitioned into his career in trucking!

Apr 08, 202249 min

#165 - Mike Holland

Mike Holland is the President of Great Plains Transport. Great Plains Transport offers comprehensive trucking services designed to meet the changing and growing needs of our customers and drivers. We excel in providing superior customer service along with a team of safe, knowledgeable drivers who are fully trained to drive a fleet of well-maintained vehicles. Make sure to connect with Mike & Great Plains Transport on social media!

Apr 05, 202246 min

#164 - Melanie Patterson

Melanie Patterson is the Founder and Managing Director of Integrity Transit Co. & Integrity Global Logistics, LLC. In 2019, a small family team set out to create a freight logistics company that ran on professional service, compliance, safety and efficiency. With that, we started Integrity Transit Co.—a company whose values earned a rapidly expanding logistics paradigm. Make sure to follow Melanie and Team Integrity on social media!

Apr 01, 202245 min

#163 - Matt Fain

Matt Fain is the Chief Executive Office at popcapacity. Matt has over a decade of experience in the transportation industry, and provides a phenomenal perspective into a massive problem that they solve with popcapacity. popcapacity™️ offers frictionless 3PL warehousing and fulfillment capacity by leveraging marketplace style technology and AI! Make sure to follow Matt and popcapcity on social media!

Mar 29, 202251 min

#162- Matt Perkins

Matt Perkins is the Co-Founder of Bunsiness to Business Logistics. Matt Co-Founded B2B over 10 years ago after learning the business working for a legacy brokerage. B2B's streamlined business model allows their customers to have a single point of contact within their organization while allowing them the flexibility of online load tracking. Make sure to connect with Matt on social media!

Mar 25, 202247 min

#161 - Brad Gillette

Brad Gillette is the Head of Operations at Gatik. Founded in 2017 by veterans of the autonomous technology industry and has established offices in Mountain View and Toronto. The company’s mission is to deliver goods safely and efficiently using autonomous vehicles. With its fleet of light to medium-duty trucks, Gatik is leading the way in autonomous middle mile delivery. Make sure to connect with Brad and Gatik on Social Media!

Mar 22, 202240 min

#160 - Dennis Kennedy

Dennis Kennedy is the Interim Director of the Center for Law, Technology & Innovation at Michigan State University. Dennis worked in the private sector for a majority of his career before becoming a professor. We discuss all things current events in this episdoe and how it relates to transportation! Note- There are some statements made regarding current events that have since changed by our current adminstration.

Mar 18, 202259 min

#159 - Cassandra Gaines

Cassandra Gaines is the Founder & CEO of CarrierAssure, INC! She has extensive experience as a transportation lawyer, the host of a wildly successful podcast MadGaines, and currently growing her company CarrierAssure, INC! Make sure to follow Cassandra on social media, follow her if you're not and check out her latest venture! https://www.carrierassure.com/

Mar 15, 202254 min

#158 - Brian Fielkow

Brian Fielkow is the CEO of Jetco Delivery and is EVP & Board of Directors Member at The GTI Group. Brian has started and sold companies in the transportation industry over his career! Make sure to connect with Brian and follow Jetco/The GTI group on social media!

Mar 11, 202243 min

#157 - John DeCillo

John DeCillo is an owner operator that specializes in flatbed freight. John worked in corporate American for the majority of career and went from having his MBA to getting his CDL in 2020. Make sure to connect with John on social media!

Mar 08, 202252 min

#156 - Jeff Karr

Jeff Karr is the President & CEO of Transportation Risk Management Consultants LLC! Jeff has nearly 20 years of experience, specializing in safety, compliance, and risk-management. Transportation Risk Management Consultants help companies identify areas of improvement within their risk management programs. Make sure to follow both on social media!

Mar 04, 202252 min

#155 - Taylor Monks

Taylor Monks is the CEO & Co-Founder of BasicBlock.io. At BasicBlock, their industry-leading software and financial services allow independent truck drivers to spend less time worrying about cashflow and more time focused on the road. Make sure to connect with Taylor and foloow BasicBlock on social media! https://basicblock.io/

Mar 01, 202245 min

#154 - Spence Manthe

Spence Manthe is the CEO of Summit Eleven Inc. Spence has a wealth of experiene in the logistics industry! Summit Eleven is a multifaceted transportation provider with global reach. This allows us to create tailor-made solutions for your supply chain! Make sure to connect with Spence and Summit Eleven on social media!

Feb 25, 202256 min

#153 - Dan Lindsey

Dan Lindsey is the Vice President and COO of Linkage Logistics, headquarted in Fishers, IN. Linkage Logistics, Inc. is a freight and logistics brokerage that links U.S. shippers across industries with motor carriers of all types to move goods quickly, efficiently, and with the highest level of integrity and professionalism. Make sure to connect with Dan and follow Linkage on social media!

Feb 22, 202247 min

#152 - Travis Dodge

Travis Dodge is an Agency Owner with American Group, LLC. Travis came into this industry without prior experience, and has built a successful brokerage based out of Oakland, CA. American Group is a boutique, non-asset based, full service, Third Party Logistics provider. Shipping. Simplified. is our philosophy. From our Employees to our Customers to our Agents, our promise is to simplify your shipping. Make sure to follow Travis and American Group!

Feb 18, 202247 min

#151 - Kurtis Tryber

Kurtis Tryber is the CEO & Co-Founder of EXO Freight. Kurtis has a diverse background ranging from technology to freight brokerage and brings a unique skillset to the table. EXO Freight is applying technology to the often-overlooked open deck transportation industry. Our goal is to bring the open deck shipper into the digital age. Make sure to connect with Kurtis and follow EXO on social media!

Feb 15, 202259 min
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