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Apr 25, 2024 • 33min

Taking The Hire Road EP154 Perspective And Attitude: An American Dream Starting From Scratch

Stefan Trifan, President of APL Cargo, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares his American Dream story of coming to America from his native Moldova over a decade ago, and the challenges and successes of starting a trucking company and navigating turbulent times.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/)Infiniti-I (https://infinitiworkforce.com/)Workhound (https://workhound.com/)Asurint (https://asurint.com/)Transportation Marketing Group (https://www.recruit-tmg.com/)Seiza (https://www.seiza.co/)Drive My Way (https://www.drivemyway.com/)F| Staff (https://www.fstaff.com/)Trucksafe (https://www.trucksafe.com/)Seated Social (https://seated-social.com/)Repowr (https://repowr.com/)If you’re interested in joining the show or being a sponsor, please email jeremy@takingthehireroad.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 25, 2024 • 15min

Riding Solo While Building Community

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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Apr 25, 2024 • 17min

Driving Through Downturns

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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Apr 25, 2024 • 22min

Behind the Wheel: Expert Advice from an Owner-Operator

Chad Boblett, seasoned owner-operator and influencer, highlights the challenges of trucking in this fireside chat. He emphasizes the importance of positive health for safer driving and offers financial tips for starting a trucking business. Boblett advocates for creating a supportive community, exemplified by his Facebook group, to inspire and share knowledge among aspiring truckers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 24, 2024 • 46min

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP709 What truckers really think, small fleet electrification and the parking problem

On Episode 709 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit. FreightWaves’ Alan Adler joins the show to talk about electrification options for small fleets. Are any of them viable yet?Truck Parking Club’s Evan Shelley and Hunter Shearer are celebrating their 365th parking location. We’ll learn how they’re rapidly scaling the number of available parking spots for America’s drivers. Trucker and internet personality King Spud plays a round of what truckers really think. We’ll find out how he feels about lumpers, brokers, driver shortages, check calls and more. Plus, Tesla lays off 6,000 workers; Heartland Express books another net loss; EXO closes Chattanooga office; and more.Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 24, 2024 • 29min

Keynote: Regulatory Challenges Facing Owner-Operators - Small Fleet & Owner Operator Summit 2024

In this Small Fleet and Owner-Operator Summit keynote, Todd Spencer, president of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association joins us to talk about regulatory impacts facing owner operators. We’ll examine current and proposed legislation from Congress and regulatory moves by the FMCSA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 24, 2024 • 23min

Check Call EP120 The spring market update

In this episode, we dive into the spring freight market and what to expect for the coming months. Our guest, David Spencer, Vice president of market intelligence at Arrive Logistics breaks down some leading indicators for a turn of the freight market. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.Follow the Check Call PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 24, 2024 • 26min

Loaded and Rolling EP95 US-Mexico cross border trade and nearshoring with Danny Gordon

In today’s episode Danny Gordon, head of sales & account management at Nuvocargo joins us to dive into US-Mexico cross border trade and what to watch for with the nearshoring boom. Follow the Loaded and Rolling PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 22, 2024 • 46min

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP708 FreightWaves vs. DAT; Great Freight Recession; Earth Day logistics

On Episode 708 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the great freight data debate between FreightWaves and DAT that’s going down at the Future of Supply Chain in Atlanta in June. The loser of the debate will make a $10,000 donation to the charity of the winner’s choice.The freight recession has now outlasted the pandemic bull run. FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson breaks down our latest report and let’s us know when the market will find a heartbeat. We’re celebrating Earth Day with Loyalty Logistics’ Sean Laidacker. He lays out his mission to hit carbon neutrality by 2030. We’ll find out how he’s doing it with nanopaints and a little innovation.Trucker CJ Marley is participating in the 35th Anniversary Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day Truck Convoy. Marley is fundraising so more deserving kids and their families can know the happiness, relief and renewal a wish can bring. She’ll let us know why she’s involved and how to support her. Donate here.Plus, the hard life of a train conductor; and why you shouldn’t run from the police Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 22, 2024 • 27min

The Stockout EP112 Retail sales grow less than inflation

In this episode of The Stockout, join hosts Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey as they discuss the latest trends and developments in the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries. The duo kickstarts the show with a lively conversation about the unpredictable Michigan weather and then dives into an array of topics, from essential CPG items for a nuclear fallout shelter to the intricacies of supply chain partnerships. Key Insights: Shein’s partnership with Flexport for U.S. marketplace fulfillment and its implications for the e-commerce and airfreight sectors. The rising trend in airfreight rates and how companies like Shein and T-Mo are impacting the air cargo industry. J.B. Hunt’s unique approach to intermodal capacity management and the competitive dynamics across various transportation modes. A detailed look at consumer behavior, spending patterns, and the impact of inflation on retail sales. Plus, discover exclusive content, including the latest insights on the National Retail Federation’s findings, tax refund spending habits, and more. Don’t miss this engaging discussion on the ever-evolving world of retail and CPG!Follow The Stockout PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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