Episodes

  • How Owner-Operators Can Position Themselves for Success

    How Owner-Operators Can Position Themselves for Success
    Apr 25 2024
    FreightWaves editorial lead Brielle Jaekel and Adam Wingfield, founder of Innovative Logistics Group discuss ways owner operators can strategize for success, how to enable technology to do so, some common misconceptions in the industry and what major pitfalls to look out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • The Need for Commercial Vehicle Navigation

    The Need for Commercial Vehicle Navigation
    Apr 25 2024
    In today's fast-paced freight market, truck-specific navigation is more than just a nice-to-have – it’s an essential tool to stay safe and stay moving. With real-time notifications, commercial navigation helps drivers guide through the unexpected – from weather to work zones (and nearly everything in between). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Practical Steps to Scaling to a Larger Operation

    Practical Steps to Scaling to a Larger Operation
    Apr 25 2024
    FreightWaves editorial lead Brielle Jaekel interviews Apex Transit co-founder and operations manager Marina Ivanov as they discuss how to successfully scale and why partnerships in the industry are so important. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • M&A in 2024 is All About Opportunity

    M&A in 2024 is All About Opportunity
    Apr 25 2024
    2024 is still a slow freight market but that is not stopping growth opportunities. Spencer Tenney from The Tenney Group explains how his advisors are watching the market for signs of change and advising their clients to take growth steps right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Wading Through Safety and Compliance Changes with Brandon Wiseman

    Wading Through Safety and Compliance Changes with Brandon Wiseman
    Apr 25 2024
    In this fireside chat, Brandon Wiseman, president of Trucksafe Consulting joins us to talk about upcoming and potential legislation on speed limiters, changes to carriers safety ratings and safety scores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Leveraging Technology for Fleet Growth

    Leveraging Technology for Fleet Growth
    Apr 25 2024
    Loadsmart's Casey Monahan discusses how their technology empowers carriers to optimize performance through data insights. Loadsmart’s approach to freight matching differs from traditional methods, aiding fleet expansion by offering tools for managing performance metrics needed to succeed. Monahan shares success stories of carriers in their network, highlighting how data analysis boosts decision-making for them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Riding Solo While Building Community

    Riding Solo While Building Community
    Apr 24 2024
    Success is made sweeter when you can share it with people, and that's what Jamie Hagen, owner of Hellbent Xpress, has discovered. Hear about why its the people that matter most to Hagen and his "little trucking company that could". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Driving Through Downturns

    Driving Through Downturns
    Apr 24 2024
    Kevin Rutherford, LetsTruck.com radio host and trucking expert, advises owner-operators facing soft freight markets to focus on managing expenses and staying adaptable. Kevin recommends prudent cash flow management, leveraging networking for resilience and prepares owner-operators for future market rebounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 mins