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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

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - What NOT To Do In Freight Sales, Analyzing Trends, Plus Owner Ops Should Do What?!

#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! · https://www.fleetowner.com/fleet-owner-magazine/article/21257647/analyzing-unpredictable-freighthauling-trends-in-2023 https://www.freightwaves.com/news/for-some-owner-operators-this-is-the-end-of-the-road Check out my YouTube Channel for further industry insights! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrL70IEnCfDkNaiY...

Feb 21, 202330 min

#257 - Alan Minton

Alan Minton is the Chief Revenue Officer at Banyan Technology. Banyan delivers a fully integrated and tailored logistics management platform, resulting in the most complete and flexible client solution available in our industry. Banyan aligns with world-class, complementary logistics software solutions and services, resulting in optimal value for our clients, partners, and stakeholders. Make sure to connect with Alan and follow Banyan on social media! https://www.banyantechnology.com/ To learn m...

Feb 21, 202343 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Overcoming Freight Sales Objections, Recruiting, & Automation In Freight!

#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! · https://www.ttnews.com/articles/long-term-strategies-key-recruiting-experts-say · https://www.joc.com/article/logistics-automation-will-work-humans-not-replace-them-experts_20230217.html Check out my YouTube Channel for further industry insights! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrL70IEnCfDkNaiYMar3jw Make sure to...

Feb 20, 202329 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Uber Expects Freight Recession, Coyote Layoffs, & GOP Fights Biden EPA Rule!

#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! https://www.freightwaves.com/news/coyote-to-announce-layoffs-friday-sources-say?fbclid=IwAR30wirqeeQkA4Yq3wJ-vaKPR0G0Y7LmlyCk2_nQ8pJnweyCMiUAawYVPk8 https://www.freightwaves.com/news/uber-freight-expects-broad-based-volume-recession-in-2023?fbclid=IwAR3D_zgq1cjyJsvnP9qWpUKVyCxmWbTY4JK-Jf99gMocULTEAWiebX_7zoo https://...

Feb 17, 202329 min

#256 - Joe Lynch

Joe Lynch is the Founder and Host of The Logistics of Logistics podcast, which is consistently one of the top ranked logistics podcasts. The podcast is dedicated to exploring how things get places and the people who get them there. I talk with logistics, transportation and supply chain industry leaders about innovation, technology, trends, and the future of freight. Make sure to connect with Joe and follow him on social media! Subscribe to his podcast as well! https://www.thelogisticsoflogistics...

Feb 17, 202350 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Train Derailments, More FMCSA Changes, Plus ANOTHER Round Of Layoffs!

#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! https://www.freightwaves.com/news/wall-street-says-norfolk-southern-profits-wont-suffer-from-derailment?fbclid=IwAR0D6ewCAaGw55xtArjG6kx9BAt35s4rj6HOhQaK7QLE0VyvnNXTzQbnXPk https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fmcsa-changing-how-it-identifies-unsafe-carriers?fbclid=IwAR0D6ewCAaGw55xtArjG6kx9BAt35s4rj6HOhQaK7QLE0VyvnNXTz...

Feb 16, 202329 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - How To Build Your Freight Brokerage!?

#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! Check out my YouTube Channel for further industry insights! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrL70IEnCfDkNaiYMar3jw Make sure to subscribe and share! Thank you to my sponsor: https://www.vhubapp.com/ They are the new wave for freight brokers and freight brokerages to separate themselves from the competition! Ditch y...

Feb 15, 202336 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Freight Tech Partners & What You Should Know!

#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! · https://www.fleetowner.com/perspectives/ideaxchange/blog/21259890/make-your-trucking-business-easy-to-work-with Check out my YouTube Channel for further industry insights! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrL70IEnCfDkNaiYMar3jw Make sure to subscribe and share! Thank you to my sponsor: https://www.vhubapp.com/ The...

Feb 14, 202331 min

#255 - Jeffrey Gordon

Jeffrey Gordon is the Founder & CEO of Bayou Insurance Agency located in Monroe, Louisianna. Jeffrey Gordon started Bayou Insurance after working in the industry for 8 years. He was frustrated with the way agencies were run and how “clients” were just a number. Bayou Insurance was formed on the foundation of caring. Each staff member that has joined Bayou Insurance has the same belief. We value each and every partnership, and we accept the charge to be your trusted insurance advisor. We are ...

Feb 14, 202348 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - The Double Brokering Debate, How To Read Freight Lanes & Fleet Data!

#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! https://www.freightwaves.com/news/broker-trade-group-renews-double-brokering-debate-with-new-white-paper?fbclid=IwAR3DwF5xBNIDjm2Kwzx_wLOvPTuUCMYVZGoU0CUpczfVbb_VWA89EMvncrw · https://www.fleetowner.com/technology/article/21259823/fleet-use-of-data-and-ai-insights-from-geotab-connect-2023 Check out my YouTube Channel...

Feb 13, 202330 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Trucking Pushes Back Against Biden, Trucking Bottlenecks, & Social Media Selling!

#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! https://www.fleetowner.com/safety/article/21259706/atri-reveals-top-truck-bottlenecks-for-2023 · https://www.freightwaves.com/news/senate-republicans-aim-to-abolish-bidens-trucking-emissions-rule?fbclid=IwAR2edWkmYHoJeBwD-jGIl2vsWjNQP_5qIQzn96PJKxDlNGZJ_QYOSzGOsyw Check out my YouTube Channel for further industry ins...

Feb 10, 202329 min

#254 - Dana Wuesthoff

Dana Wuesthoff is theVice President, Exhibitions & Event Services at Association of Equipment Manufacturers. She is leading the CONEXPO/CONAGG event in Las Vegas, NV on March 14-18, which is the largest construction show in North America! Register for the event here: https://www.conexpoconagg.com/attend-the-show/registration-and-pricing To learn more about becoming a Freight Agent: https://spi3pl.com/ Ditch your carrier packet, Drive more carrier sales and get better load coverage with seaml...

Feb 10, 202329 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - How Do I Prospect Shippers?! Plus, Financial Strategies For Trucking Fleets!

#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! https://www.fleetowner.com/operations/article/21258307/financial-success-strategies-in-trucking · https://www.fleetowner.com/news/article/21259542/rates-freight-market-remain-in-a-lull-ahead-of-projected-upturn · https://www.dat.com/blog/valentines-day-is-a-time-of-love-but-its-all-business-for-truckers Check out my ...

Feb 09, 202329 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - How To Handle Cargo Claims, Freight Theft Info, Plus A Market Rebound!?

#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! · https://www.fleetowner.com/safety/article/21259506/as-cargo-theft-continues-to-rise-experts-advise-on-prevention-and-spotting-fraud · https://www.freightwaves.com/news/transportation-metrics-show-early-signs-of-firming-in-january?fbclid=IwAR3czzYtO4WOGxIqKSyMiae1QO_7s_45lXFGpAsHWe0TvX1MF9pgs7uKV0o · https://www.wsj...

Feb 08, 202329 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - 2023 Transportation Freight Market Update!

#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! Check out my YouTube Channel for further industry insights! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrL70IEnCfDkNaiYMar3jw Make sure to subscribe and share! Thank you to my sponsor: https://www.vhubapp.com/ They are the new wave for freight brokers and freight brokerages to separate themselves from the competition! Ditch y...

Feb 07, 202329 min

#253 - Kyle Kottke

Kyle Kottke is General Manager at Kottke Trucking, Inc. Kyle has worked in the trucking industry and family business for over 25 years and has helped build his family company up to over 200 trucks. Kottke Trucking, Inc. is a privately held, family owned truckload carrier specializing in reefer (temp control, fresh to deep frozen) and dry freight services. Kottke has been in continuous operation since 1938 by the Kottke family and is presently operating 200 over the road trucks and 250+ 53’ reefe...

Feb 07, 202347 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Trucking Execs Forecast GROWTH In 2023! Jobs Growth & Insurance Relief!

#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! https://www.fleetowner.com/operations/article/21259393/schneider-execs-join-peers-in-forecasting-growing-strength-in-2023 https://www.freightwaves.com/news/revisions-show-more-workers-in-truck-transportation-in-2022-than-earlier-estimates?fbclid=IwAR0AEzB83Gm_sfZlgqaFKP4NUiA9Y71x7v5Ji63DNTawFFovCi2Mzi-K8Tg https://ww...

Feb 06, 202328 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - ATA Presses House Of Reps On IIJA, More Layoffs, & Truckers Expect What?!

#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! https://www.ttnews.com/articles/ata-president-chris-spear-presses-house-panel-iija-oversight-freight-workforce https://www.wsj.com/articles/truckers-expect-an-inventory-driven-rebound-later-this-year-11675199615 https://www.ttnews.com/articles/ch-robinson-reports-582-earnings-drop-q4 https://www.transportdive.com/new...

Feb 03, 202329 min

#252 - Michael Clements & Aaron Dunn

The Trucking For Millenials Podcast Hosts join me to speak about what they are currently going through in navigating our current freight market in their brokerage, PDQ America. We discuss sales strategies, growth, and podcasting in this episode. Make sure to subscribe and share to their podcast, which drops every Monday! To learn more about becoming a Freight Agent: https://spi3pl.com/ Ditch your carrier packet, Drive more carrier sales and get better load coverage with seamless digital onboardi...

Feb 03, 202343 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - FMCSA Wants Speed Limiters In 2023!? Trucking Labor Woes Continue?!?

#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! https://www.joc.com/article/us-ltl-freight-volumes-starting-improve-ahead-spring-odfl_20230201.html https://www.fleetowner.com/news/article/21259095/speed-limiters-a-big-sexy-issue-for-trucking-in-2023 https://www.transportdive.com/news/trucking-labor-workers-outlook-2023/641507/ Check out my YouTube Channel for furt...

Feb 02, 202330 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - How Do You Find Shippers? Freight Sales Questions & Answers!

#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! Check out my YouTube Channel for further industry insights! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrL70IEnCfDkNaiYMar3jw Make sure to subscribe and share! Thank you to my sponsor: https://www.vhubapp.com/ They are the new wave for freight brokers and freight brokerages to separate themselves from the competition! Ditch y...

Feb 01, 202333 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Freight Volume Returns But Not For Carriers?! Reducing Downtime & Diesel Supply!

#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! https://www.freightwaves.com/news/volume-is-returning-to-the-trucking-market-but-carriers-arent-feeling-it-yet?fbclid=IwAR2PTgXf5OR14Bv4YTARIQ_C17LpXhjtqnbcLYBRgI26V_8jxX_U9DCaG0E https://www.fleetowner.com/perspectives/ideaxchange/blog/21258936/steps-to-reduce-truck-fleet-downtime https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-ou...

Jan 31, 202327 min

#251 - Monica Byers

Monica Byeres is the President of Sugar Creek Enterprises, a trucking company based out of Southern California. She is also the CEO of Mother Trucker Inc. which offers the best in the west when it comes to hiring and getting hired in the trucking and transportation industry. Make sure to connect with Monica and follow her companies on social media! To learn more about becoming a Freight Agent: https://spi3pl.com/ To learn more about Trucker Tools: www.truckertools.com Ditch your carrier packet, ...

Jan 31, 202355 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Trucking M&A To Remain Strong, LTL Carriers Focusing On Rebound, & Texas Gains!

#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! https://www.ttnews.com/articles/trucking-ma-expert-doesnt-expect-slowdown https://www.joc.com/article/us-ltl-carriers-look-past-downturn-expanding-next-html https://www.freightwaves.com/news/californias-loss-is-texas-gain?fbclid=IwAR1yj1vD2YXa9moM8PxLmaf26E6g-1t8_v0mS2nVXsntJ5834lJ4g-rdO1s Check out my YouTube Channe...

Jan 30, 202329 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Next Generation Leaders In Freight & Bill To Let Youngers Drivers Pull From Ports!

#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! https://www.fleetowner.com/operations/article/21258751/how-to-find-and-grow-the-next-generation-of-executive-leaders https://www.ttnews.com/articles/marten-transport-reports-16th-consecutive-profitable-quarter?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=News-Story-January-2023 https://www.ttnews.com/ar...

Jan 27, 202328 min

#250 - Kaley Dingeman

Kaley Dingemanis the Development Manager at Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada, and we spoke on their annual Trailblaze Challenge! People like you help Make-A-Wish® Southern Nevada bring lasting, positive change into the lives of kids with critical illnesses. Your support makes it possible for us to grant their wishes, giving them a reason to stay strong through treatments and to believe in the promise of a better future. Though we grant a wish every 34 minutes in the United States, we need to grant a ...

Jan 27, 202336 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Trucker Salaries Are What?! Trucker Tax Credits, & Flatbed Capacity RISING!?

#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! https://www.businessinsider.com/us-truckers-salaries-wages-drop-deregulation-1980s-industry-problem-2023-1 https://www.freightwaves.com/news/driver-tax-credits-truck-parking-capacity-part-of-new-bipartisan-bill?fbclid=IwAR3hlzzSLYHhaS_0br_nEHAIulOiQ_VljcI3fxxkAHxtZ2zEqX1xJzibHPw https://www.joc.com/article/us-spot-fl...

Jan 26, 202329 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Truck Tonnage Rises, The Freight Recession, & Current Market Updates!

#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! https://www.ttnews.com/articles/truck-tonnage-rises-december-shows-biggest-yearly-jump-2018 https://www.fleetowner.com/operations/article/21258620/strained-supply-chains-prompt-industrial-nearshoring-trends https://www.joc.com/article/us-truck-freight-recession-here-not-stay-smc3_20230123.html Check out my YouTube Ch...

Jan 25, 202330 min

#TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Semi-Truck Maintenance, Big Layoffs, & Carriers Hope Short Lived?!

#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! https://www.freightwaves.com/news/carriers-seeing-light-at-end-of-tunnel-but-is-it-too-soon?fbclid=IwAR3qhp2gZrpBXi1L4CEZmUw72lrPRTPXEkFEqqcon9wnwIr9pMX2-jeHEG4 https://www.fleetowner.com/perspectives/ideaxchange/blog/21258503/why-scheduled-truck-maintenance-is-more-important-than-ever https://www.joc.com/article/big...

Jan 24, 202330 min

#249 - Zach Williams

Zach Williams is the Digital Brand Manager at SPI Logistics. Zach comes from a family of truck drivers, with his family founding their own company based out of Canada during The Great Depression. We spoke on social media marketing, digital brand growth, and the familial ties to the trucking industry. Make sure to connect with Zach and follow SPI on social media! To learn more about becoming a Freight Agent: https://spi3pl.com/ To learn more about Trucker Tools: www.truckertools.com Ditch your ca...

Jan 24, 202348 min
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