In this podcast, we'll be chatting with Tim Breckenridge, the Sr. VP & Co-Founder at Rocket Logistics, who has a wealth of experience in the logistics industry. Tim started his career at Echo Logistics and then moved on to doing sales for asset companies. He's now focused on expanding the customer base at Rocket Logistics, while also advising trucking companies on how to secure direct shippers and increase their profitability. With Tim's extensive knowledge and expertise, you're sure to g...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Thank you to our sponsor https://alvys.com/. If you want to learn more about how Alvys could help you grow your business, visit https://alvys.com/In this episode, Bob (@usa_transportation on Instagram) & Paul (@freightcaviar on Instagram) sit down with former Chicago Bears tight end Desmond Clark. Desmond Clark went from playing in the Super Bowl 🏈 to being the owner of Bear Down Logistics 🐻. Desmond talks about how professional football prepared him for the freight industry, his goals, a....
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 16 min
#91: What You Need to Know About Freight FactoringSupport the show
Mar 04, 2023•26 min
In our recent discussion at the Manifest: The Future of Logistics Conference in Vegas, we had a fascinating conversation about the current state of the freight industry. Lars Ward (VP of Business Development at FreightVana), Kevin Coomes 孔凯文 (VP of Sales at Greenscreens.ai), Ryan Rogers (Founder & CEO of TextLocate 📍💬), and Jameson Goforth (VP of Revenue at GLS US Freight) joined me to share their insights.Thank you to our Sponsor Greenscreens.ai for putting this together. To learn more a....
Mar 02, 2023•55 min
Tune in to the latest episode of the FreightCaviar Podcast, where we've got Justin Danks and Scott Brohammer, the Managing Director and Brokerage Manager, respectively, from Sunset Transportation based in St. Louis, Missouri, revealing their secrets to success. In this episode, we talk about the power of Google reviews and how Sunset's 350+ million revenue brokerage built and maintained relationships with its carriers and customers alike. Get ready to learn some game-changing strategies ...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Santosh Sankar is a venture capitalist who has a wealth of experience investing in the supply chain space. He is a co-founder and director at Dynamo Ventures, which is a Chattanooga-based logistics and transportation-focused venture capital firm that invests in seed-stage and series A startups. In a recent interview with FreightCaviar, Santosh discussed how his firm values startups and how he and his team approach investing in the industry.Support the show
Feb 23, 2023•30 min
On this episode of The FreightCaviar Podcast, we sit down with Steve Kochan, the CEO of ComFreight. What began as a humble load board has since expanded to offer freight factoring services for brokers, and we're here to get the inside scoop.Steve shares the story behind ComFreight's evolution, including why he made the pivot to factoring for freight brokerages. He also provides advice on how he would built a resilient trucking company in the face of financial downturns. Plus, we dive into the...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 23 min
This Podcast is Brought to You By BasicBlock.io. The #1 Rated Freight Factoring Company.On this week's episode of The FreightCaviar podcast, we talked about safety and compliance with guest Natallia Opalko, the founder of Trucking Safety. Natallia leverages her ten years of experience in the industry and reveals how carriers are losing out on money and what makes them end up failing. She'll share her expertise on improving safety and compliance, boosting safety scores, keeping insurance...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 3 min
This Podcast is Brought to You By BasicBlock.io, the #1 Rated Freight Factoring Company. Visit BasicBlock.io to learn more.David Voronin is the President and CEO of MigWay, Inc., a trucking company based in Pineville, North Carolina. In a recent interview on The FreightCaviar Podcast, David shared his journey of building MigWay into the successful trucking company it is today. Here are three ways he’s been able to grow his company from zero to 260 trucks.1. Data is KingDavid believes in the p...
Feb 06, 2023•55 min
Paul and new co-host Bob Kruz are back with a new episode tackling some of the biggest topics in the business right now from PPP Loan misuse to double brokers.This episode covers some top questions from followers on what makes a good brokerage, what new owner-operators need to know about insurance, and how to navigate the complexities of both the broker and carrier worlds.Here’s a brief rundown of the biggest topics in the conversation.Who’s got it worse: Owner-Operators or Brokers?Bob: At th...
Jan 30, 2023•56 min
We are excited to announce that starting today, we have a new co-host on our podcast, Bob Kruz, the Founder of @usa_transportation. In our first episode as co-hosts, we’re delving into the fast-paced world of freight factoring with Brett Byman, the COO of BasicBlock.io.From the inside scoop on starting and financing a freight factoring company to the secrets behind building a strong reputation in a stigmatized sector, Brett will be sharing it all. And Bob will be giving us his expert insight ...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr
Are you ready to take your freight sales game to the next level? Look no further! The FreightCaviar Podcast had an incredible year in 2022, with the opportunity to chat with industry leaders about the latest innovations, trends, and news in the freight world. But that's not all - our guests also dropped some major knowledge bombs on how to succeed as a freight broker by sharing their top tips for selling freight services. We've compiled the cream of the crop into a must-watch video on YouTube...
Jan 16, 2023•13 min
#81: Andrew Silver: CEO at MoLo Solutions Support the show
Jan 09, 2023•41 min
#80: How a Japanese Business Concept - Kaizen - Can Help You Win More Freight Business Carlos Barahona is the latest guest on the FreightCaviar podcast. Carlos is the Director of Business Development at Universal Logistics Services, based in Birmingham, Alabama. We talked with him about his commitment to excellent customer service and the power that word-of-mouth still holds in the broker business.Carlos has a dedication to his clients that he learned from watching his mom, a doctor in ...
Jan 02, 2023•40 min
In the latest podcast, we sat down with logistics veteran Matt O'Mara, Founder and Owner of Whimsy Intermodal based in Mount Prospect, Illinois. Matt shared what he's learned from his nearly thirty years of experience in the trucking industry. Matt supports drivers first, explaining how Whimsy Intermodal is tackling the issue of driver turnover. Positive connections are his priority. Matt explains why he invited the Founder of FreightCaviar to the Intermodal Association of Chicago p...
Dec 19, 2022•57 min
We're back with more of the top sales tips from industry experts. In the latest episode of the FreightCaviar podcast, we interview Jason Doc Brown, the Director of Business Development at Energy Transportation Group. Jason dropped some gems about what's vital in sales and the importance of owning the process from beginning to end. At the end of the day, it comes down to the individual work a rep does for their clients, no matter the brokerage behind them. Don't miss out on this and ...
Dec 12, 2022•52 min
The latest guest on the FreightCaviar podcast is a special one: Krystian Gebis, who created a self-driving system for trucks when he was just 20 years old. Krystian is the founder and CEO of Autobon AI and is now a part of FreightCaviar Technologies’ ShipperCRM.com as co-founder and CEO. Here is a taste of what you’ll hear in the interview:Krystian says he passed the test for his CDL thanks to the game American Truck Simulator.He describes his choice to drop out of college and put his fu...
Dec 05, 2022•35 min
No, that’s not the start of a bad joke–I got the chance to hitch a ride with a trucker a few months ago. Back in September, my road trip with BasicBlock.io ended in Cleveland, Ohio, and I needed to get back home to Chicago. So I linked up with GTS company driver Eric Prescott, who was excellent with giving me a lift.Support the show
Nov 14, 2022•15 min
We spoke with Marshall Nebeker, the President of Shore Logistics based in Long Beach, California, on this week's podcast episode. Marshall talked about how his smaller freight brokerage is weathering the current flattening of the market – which is further punctuated by a shift away from West Coast ports. We also heard about the cat-and-mouse chase after the double broker that stole his company's name. You have to hear this.Marshall reminisces on the crazy rates the market saw from 2021 a...
Nov 07, 2022•23 min
#74: Rafael Quintana: Building a Boutique Freight BrokerageOn the latest FreightCaviar Podcast, we sat down with Rafael Quintana, the VP & Partner of Big Truck Logistics (BTL) based in Tampa, Florida. Rafael started his career at Total Quality Logistics. Afterward, he worked for a shipper (Anchor Glass Container Corporation) before opening his own “boutique” freight brokerage. Click the links below to hear what Rafael says about starting and operating his own brokerage.The FreightCaviar P...
Oct 31, 2022•37 min
We recently had the opportunity to sit with William Kerr, President, and CEO of Edge Logistics. His company provides an array of innovative logistics solutions backed by technology for carriers and shippers.Edge Logistics Through the Years2014-2015: started operations out of a double-wide trailer in Brooklyn, New York, ending the year with over $1m in sales. The first full year of operations ended with $10m in sales. 2017-2018: Relocated to their current headquarters in Chicago. The end ...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Entrepreneurship runs deep in the blood of Daniel Stoychev. He started his own business at 19 and is now the Co-Owner of Danieli Inc, a carrier with around 50 trucks based in Rolling Meadows, IL. They run reefer, dry van, and hazmat. In the latest FreightCaviar Podcast, we sat down to chat with Daniel about the most important lessons he’s learned in the business, his advice for those trying to grow a trucking company, and his approach when dealing with some off-the-wall situations on the job....
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Hunter Yaw, the CEO & Co-Founder of LogRock, came on The FreightCaviar Podcast to talk about LogRock. LogRock has created software that does the unattractive but necessary work of helping US trucking companies comply with federal and state regulations, reducing time out of service, and saving money on insurance rates. Yaw learned early on that if you are a tech guy in the logistics space, you have to hone in on a problem that can be “attacked purely with technology, with software.” This l...
Oct 10, 2022•45 min
#70: Leo Gorodinski (Co-Founder & CTO at Alvys) & Matt Tabatabai (Co-Founder & COO of Zuum App)Support the show
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Matthew Leffler, the Armchair Attorney, came on the FreightCaviar Podcast to discuss fascinating topics in the logistics world. Tune in to listen to our episode. Support the show
Sep 26, 2022•44 min
Danny Frisco, the CEO & Co-Founder of Rapido Solutions Group, came on the FreightCaviar Podcast to talk about his experience in freight. Danny spent almost 7 years at Coyote and other brokerages before venturing off and starting Rapido Solutions Group. Rapido provides nearshoring in Mexico for freight brokerages. Since its inception at the end of 2019, Rapido has grown to over 550 employees in Guadalajara. Tune in to listen to Danny's time at Coyote and what he has learned so far from bei...
Sep 19, 2022•57 min
Mark McKenna, the Head of Transportation at Veho, came on the FreightCaviar Podcast to talk about perspectives from the shipper side of logistics. Mark has played a significant role in Home Chefs logistics after their acquisition by Kroger. Currently, he is the Head of Transportation at Veho, a company delivering parcels & growing rapidly.This podcast is brought to you by WARP, W/:\RP Provides Peace of Mind for Your Middle Mile. To learn more, head on to WeAreWarp.com.Stay tuned for our f...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 11 min
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity of visiting the brand new MoLo Solutions office located in Fulton Market. You feel unbelievable energy from the building and employee culture when you walk in. The MoLo Solutions office spans two floors and is right below a basketball court, featured on ESPN, and even Justin Bieber played there a couple of months ago. It's definitely a fantastic place to work at. I was fortunate enough to sit with Andrew Silver, the CEO of MoLo Solutions, to re...
Sep 06, 2022•26 min
Mark McKenna, the Head of Transportation at Veho, came on the FreightCaviar Podcast to talk about perspectives from the shipper side of logistics. Mark has played a significant role in Home Chefs logistics after their acquisition by Kroger. Currently, he is the Head of Transportation at Veho, a company delivering parcels & growing rapidly. Take a listen to Mark provide tips to freight brokers who want to set up with more shippers (hint: don't use the classic sales tip). The entire episode...
Aug 29, 2022•4 min
#64: Tobenna Arodiogbu, CEO at CloudTrucks & Daniel Sokolovsky, CEO at W/:\RP Support the show
Aug 12, 2022•44 min
