The Freight Pod
Andrew Silver
The Freight Pod is a deep dive into the journeys of the transportation and logistics industry’s brightest minds and innovators. The show is hosted by Andrew Silver, former founder and CEO of MoLo Solutions, one of the fastest-growing freight brokerages in the industry. His guests will be CEOs, founders, executives, and leaders from some of the most successful freight brokerages, trucking companies, manufacturers, and technology companies that support this great industry. Andrew will interview his guests with a focus on their life and how they got to where they are today, unlocking the key ingredients that helped them develop into the leaders they are now. He will also bring to light the fascinating stories that helped mold and shape his experiences.
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Oct 2, 2023 • 1h 42min
Ep. #3: Craig Fuller
Craig Fuller comes on the show for episode 3. We jump in with a conversation about LinkedIn versus Twitter, the role of media in our industry, and the trust (or lack thereof) that the general public has for media in today's world. We do a deep dive into Craig's entrepreneurial journey, from his days working for his father at US Xpress, to eventually founding Freightwaves. We hit on the emotional toll of failure, and how Craig persevered through his own failures to turn Freightwaves into the company it is today. All this, and more in episode 3.
Sep 26, 2023 • 1h 19min
Ep. #2: Ted Alling
Ted Alling joins us for episode 2. We discuss Ted's entrepreneurial journey, from his initial sales role at C.H. Robinson to founding Access America Transport, a company he eventually sold with over $500 million annual revenue. Ted brings a wealth of knowledge about building a business as well as valuable insights for all professionals. He has found his purpose in building Chattanooga Preparatory School, something he and his wife are extremely proud of today. We discuss all this and more in episode 2.
Sep 21, 2023 • 1h 36min
Ep. #1: Kevin Nolan
In the podcast, Kevin Nolan, founder of Nolan Transportation Group, shares insights into his entrepreneurial journey in the logistics industry. Topics cover his high school and college experience, transition into the freight industry, challenges of starting a business, and reflections on leadership roles. They also discuss the impact of carrier sales, the need for validation in sales, and the importance of collaboration over cutthroat behavior.
