Bulkloads Podcast
Jared Flinn
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A trucking podcast that covers all aspects of bulk freight trucking. Hosted by Jared Flinn, owner of multiple trucking-related businesses.
Jared brings on a new guest weekly to discuss technology, innovation, safety & compliance, insurance, trucking success stories, and much more related to the bulk freight trucking industry.
This podcast hits on all aspects of the industry, our audience includes bulk haulers, shippers, brokers, merchandisers, farmers, and more.
Check out our related businesses for bulk freight:
BulkLoads - www.bulkloads.com
Bulk Insurance Group - www.bulkinsurancegroup.com
Smart Freight Funding - www.smartfreightfunding.com
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BLP 254: Right to Repair Act and What It Means
In this episode, Jared Flinn brings on Ken Clinchy, Vice President of Digital of FleetPride. Ken talks about who FleetPride is, what they offer, and many other topics such as the Right to Repair Act and why they stand for it. FleetPride has been gracious enough to give our listeners 15% off when you order on their website, use ONLINE15 when you checkout.
Check them out here:
https://www.fleetpride.com/parts
Get Involved in the Repair Act here:
https://www.repairact.com/
Watch on YouTube here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOo9IuXfWzQvsrGcsmYPeyw
Check out our companies:
BulkLoads - https://www.bulkloads.com/
Bulk Insurance Group - https://www.bulkinsurancegroup.com/
Smart Freight Funding - https://www.smartfreightfunding.com/
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May 22, 2023
BLP 253: How this BulkLoads Member has Over 30,000 Followers on His YouTube Channel!
This is another episode from MATS 2023! Jared brings on Justin Sensenig with Flint Creek Transport to talk about his major success in bulk hauling. Justin is a truck driver from New York who scaled his operation from 1 to 30 trucks. Discover the strategies and challenges he faced in managing multiple companies while building a YouTube following of 30k subscribers. Along with his growth story, Justin also talks about how BulkLoads.com played a crucial role in his success.
Watch on YouTube here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOo9IuXfWzQvsrGcsmYPeyw
Check out Justin's YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@flintcreektransport
Check out our companies:
BulkLoads - https://www.bulkloads.com/
Bulk Insurance Group - https://www.bulkinsurancegroup.com/
Smart Freight Funding - https://www.smartfreightfunding.com/
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May 15, 2023
BLP 252: The Market Will Turn Back. Will You Be Ready?
Jared brings on Benjamin Kowalski with Freight360 to discuss who Freight360 is, what they do, and the future of their company. They also discuss market conditions and how beneficial it is for all sides of the industry to understand how each other operates.
Check out Freight360's website here:
https://www.freight360.net/
Watch on YouTube here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOo9IuXfWzQvsrGcsmYPeyw
Check out our companies:
BulkLoads - https://www.bulkloads.com/
Bulk Insurance Group - https://www.bulkinsurancegroup.com/
Smart Freight Funding - https://www.smartfreightfunding.com/
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May 8, 2023
BLP 251: How This 22-Year-Old Is Killing It in Bulk Trucking With 2 Show Quality Rigs
This episode was recorded at the Mid-America Truck Show. Jared brings on Colt Sharp with Sharp Farms LLC to discuss Colt's success in the bulk industry and the secret to being so successful at 22 years old! Colt talks about the challenges he's faced, the lessons he's learned, and how he has 2 show quality rigs. Colt takes the opportunity to call out older bulk haulers and gives them a challenge.
Watch on YouTube here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOo9IuXfWzQvsrGcsmYPeyw
Check out our companies:
BulkLoads - https://www.bulkloads.com/
Bulk Insurance Group - https://www.bulkinsurancegroup.com/
Smart Freight Funding - https://www.smartfreightfunding.com/
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May 1, 2023
BLP 250: Health Insurance Made Easy for Small Trucking Companies
In this episode, host Jared Flinn invites Woody Waters, Co-Founder of Imagine360, to discuss health insurance options for small trucking companies. The episode sheds light on the fact that most truckers lack health insurance and presents a solution that can save truckers up to 30% on their health insurance. Jared and Woody discuss the challenges faced by small trucking companies when it comes to providing health insurance to their employees and how Imagine360 has tailored its services to meet the unique needs of this industry. Whether you're a small business owner looking for affordable health insurance options or a trucker in need of coverage, this episode is a must-listen.
Check out Imagine360 here:
https://www.imagine360.com/
Get in Contact with Upland Advocacy here:
833-9-UPLAND (833-987-5263)
Check out our companies:
BulkLoads - https://www.bulkloads.com/
Bulk Insurance Group - https://www.bulkinsurancegroup.com/
Smart Freight Funding - https://www.smartfreightfunding.com/
Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOo9IuXfWzQvsrGcsmYPeyw
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Apr 24, 2023
BLP 249: The Band of Brothers in Bulk Hauling
In this episode, Jared brings on Mark Hilligoss with Royal Charge Trucking to talk about a matter that he holds dear to his heart. BulkLoads member, and Mark's good friend, Andy Orem, received a life-changing diagnosis at Christmas time. He was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis, this disease affects his ability to speak and later put him in the ICU struggling to breathe. Mark also talks about their band of brothers in trucking and how they operate on the road.
Donate to their Go Fund Me here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-andy-orem-truck-past-myasthenia-gravis
Watch this podcast on YouTube here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOo9IuXfWzQvsrGcsmYPeyw/videos
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Apr 17, 2023
BLP 248: "Can’t Make the Excuse That Rates Are Cheap"
Jared got to sit down with Jeremy Kellett at the Mid-America Truck Show. Jeremy is the Director of Recruiting for Bruce Oakley Trucking. In the show, they talk about how Oakley has grown from 400 owner-operators to over 800 so quickly. Jeremy talks about riding the ups and downs in the market and how they treat their carriers.
Watch this episode here:
https://youtu.be/xPLTnxg-8YE
Check out Oakley's podcast here:
https://podcast.bruceoakley.com/
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Apr 10, 2023
BLP 247: Why Today’s Market Can Actually Benefit Your Trucking Company
Jared brings on David Consiglio, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Missouri State Bears college football team. During this motivating and inspiring episode, David talks about his faith, and trust, and how it all relates back to running a business. He talks about staying strong in the bad times and how negative markets can actually benefit your trucking company.
Check out David's podcast:
https://sites.libsyn.com/397496
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Apr 3, 2023
BLP 246: The Steps to Add a Brokerage to Your Trucking Operation
Jared brings back popular guest, Padgett Smith with The Permit Shop, to discuss the step-by-step procedure on how to add a brokerage to your trucking operation. Larry Hurt, CEO of Bulk Insurance Group also joins them to provide his expertise on the insurance side.
Check out The Permit Shop here:
https://www.permitshopinc.com/
Check out Bulk Insurance Group here:
https://www.bulkinsurancegroup.com/
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Mar 27, 2023
BLP 245: What Underwriters Look for When Deciding Your Premium
In this episode, Jared brings on Tom Beenken with Continental Western Group to talk about insurance premiums! Tom has been in the insurance industry for close to 40 years and is very knowledgeable in all aspects of trucking insurance. Tom and Jared discuss what underwriters look at when quoting your insurance and the steps you can take to lower your premium.
Check out Continental Western Group here:
https://www.cwgins.com/
Get a quote from Bulk Insurance Group here:
https://www.bulkinsurancegroup.com/contact-us
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Mar 20, 2023
BLP 244: The Agriculture Finance Outlook for 2023
In this episode, Jared brings on Lance Albin with UMB Bank to discuss finance and agriculture! During this show, they discuss hot topics such as current interest rates, Lance also shares his personal opinion and outlook on 2023.
Visit UMB here:
https://www.umb.com/
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Mar 13, 2023
BLP 243: Freight Rates Are Going Up on March 15th. Here’s Why.
In this episode, Jared brings on Steve Morgan with Poole Chemical to discuss fertilizer. Steve has been on our show many times before, we wanted to have him back on to discuss current market conditions and what to expect within the fertilizer market. He gives his opinion on what's happening now but more importantly, what's right around the corner.
Get your tickets to the Mid-America Truck Show here:
https://rb.gy/b2rfgb
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Mar 6, 2023
BLP 242: The Bulk Freight Tool That Optimizes Your Business
In this episode, Jared Flinn brings on Caleb Kindle and Austin Holt to discuss a platform that increases efficiency within the bulk industry. They discuss how this benefits each party and also dive into its features.
To learn more email Caleb or Austin:
caleb@bulkloads.com
austin@bulkloads.com
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Feb 27, 2023
BLP 241: Do You Have Pollution Coverage?
In this episode, Jared brings on Drew Easton, Executive Vice President of AmWINS. Larry Hurt, CEO of Bulk Insurance Group, also joins them to bring his team's insight. During this episode, they dive into environmental transportation coverage and when you need it. Drew gives step-by-step instructions on what to do when you get into an accident.
Check out AmWINS here:
https://www.amwins.com/products/environmental-transportation
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Feb 20, 2023
BLP 240: Filling Up Your Pipeline When Freight Rates Are Low
Jared brings on St John (pronounced "Sinjin") Craner to talk about sales in the agriculture industry. St John is the founder of Agrarian, a company specializing in training and teaching sales teams how to perform at a higher level using human-centered psychology. In this episode, he shares what you should do when freight rates are low.
Learn more here:
https://www.ruralsalessuccess.com/
Check out his podcast 'The Rural Sales Show'
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Feb 13, 2023
BLP 239: What Is Double Brokering?
In this episode, Jared brings on Chris Burroughs. Chris is the Vice President of Government Affairs for the TIA (Transportation Intermediaries Association). Jared and Chris discuss double brokering versus co-brokering and how to watch for it. They also discuss what to do if you see double brokering.
Check out the TIA here:
https://www.tianet.org/
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Feb 6, 2023
BLP 238: This Company Wants to Buy Your Company
In this episode, Jared brings on Niko Anderson, Co-Founder of Aventine Ridge Partners. Niko's company is looking to acquire and operate a single, high-quality business. Jared and Niko walk through the process of how this is done and lay out exactly what Niko is looking for.
Check out Aventine Ridge Partners:
https://aventineridge.com/
Subscribe to our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOo9IuXfWzQvsrGcsmYPeyw
Follow us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/bulkloads/?ref=page_internal
Follow us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/bulkloads/
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Jan 30, 2023
BLP 237: Who’s to Blame for the Current Trucking Market?
In this episode, Jared brings on Zach Strickland with FreightWaves! Zach is a Market Analyst and has a wealth of knowledge on the freight market and economy. In this episode, Zach covers the state of the trucking industry and explains why margins are down. Zach also has his own podcast called Freightonomics, be sure to check it out!
Check out FreightWaves here:
https://www.freightwaves.com/
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Jan 23, 2023
BLP 236: IFTA Is Requiring a 3% Audit on All Truckers
Jared brings back Padgett Smith with The Permit Shop to discuss more on permitting and compliance. She goes over different filings such as UCRs, 2290s, MCS 150s, and much more. She also goes over how IFTA is going to be auditing all truckers.
Contact The Permit Shop here:
417-833-3355
https://www.permitshopinc.com/
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Jan 16, 2023
BLP 235: Direct Shippers Aren’t Always the Best for Your Operation
In this episode, Jared brings on Ian Harder with BevSource to discuss multiple interesting topics. Ian talks about shipper/carrier relationships and how a lot of times, direct shippers aren't the best fit for carriers. He talks about spot market freight and also gives insight into the general freight market.
Check out BevSource Here:
https://www.bevsource.com/
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Jan 9, 2023
BLP 234: This Guy Met His Wife on BulkLoads!
Yes, you read the title right! In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, Jared brings on Zach Morem with Damel Trucking to talk about how Zach met his wife on BulkLoads. Zach walks us through how this happened and where they are now. You never know where you'll find love, it might be a bulk freight platform!
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Jan 2, 2023
BLP 233: How the Pet Population Is Causing the Need for Bulk Haulers
Jared brings on Ben Hubbard with Integrated Proteins to talk bulk hauling and pets! Ben brings up several interesting points, did you know the US pet population is growing faster than the US human population? They discuss the importance of this and why it's causing the need for more bulk haulers. Ben also touches on other aspects of Integrated Proteins such as their logistics and how they are focused on their drivers and customers.
Check out Integrated Protein here.
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Dec 26, 2022
BLP 232: You Should Be Asking "Who, Not How"
This week, Jared brings on Jason Rule to share how and why Jason has been so successful in his business model. Jason has started and owned many businesses and is now a consultant. They discuss the best way to think about ideas and the right questions you should be asking when it comes to your business.
Check out the Bulk Freight Conference here:
www.bulkfreightconference.com
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Dec 19, 2022
BLP 231: Double Your Business in 2023 With These Sales Tactics
This week Jared brings on Greg Martinelli to talk about sales in Agriculture. Greg is an Ag Sales Coach and helps agribusiness sales professionals improve their confidence and territory management skills, so they can become a trusted advisor instead of just another salesperson. As always, Jared and Greg relate this topic back to trucking and talk about how carriers can improve their tactics to sell their services better and land more customers.
Learn more about Greg here:
https://www.gregmartinelli.net/
Check out the Bulk Freight Conference here:
www.bulkfreightconference.com
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Dec 12, 2022
BLP 230: How to Effectively Take Winter Months off as an Owner-Operator
Jared brings on returning guest, Tim Brady! In this episode, Tim talks about his experience being a truck driver and how he was able to be proactive in his career to schedule vacation time. He explains how important vacation time is in this industry and explains how to effectively take winter months off as an owner-operator.
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Dec 5, 2022
BLP 229: The Simplest Way to Financially Protect Your Family as an Owner-Operator
Jared brings on Aaron Brooker with Friendly Insurance Dad to discuss short-term disability insurance. During this episode, Aaron brings up an interesting statistic: 47% of Americans are not financially capable of handling a $1,000 emergency. He then explains the simplest thing you can do to make sure you and your family are financially stable if you were ever unable to work for awhile.
Check out Friendly Insurance Dad here:
https://www.friendlyinsurancedad.com/
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Nov 28, 2022
BLP 228: Hackers Are Shutting Down Your Truck Right Now
Jared brings on Terry Reinert, CEO of Fleet Defender. Fleet Defender specializes in cyber security on vehicles and equipment. Terry explains what their product is and how crucial it is for truckers to have it on their rigs.
Check out Fleet Defender here!
Check out Jared's Children's book here!
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Nov 21, 2022
BLP 227: Never Leave the Auger Overweight or Unbalanced Again
Jared brings on Mike Riegel with Blue Ink Tech to discuss Bluetooth scales! Blue Ink Tech specializes in trucking technology featuring ELDs and scale sensors. Mike explains their BIT Air Scale and how much $$$ it can save owner-operators. This product lets you know your weight before leaving the field, all connected through their mobile app.
Blue Ink Tech has generously agreed to give away some of their BIT Air Scales, click the link below, and in the 'Message' box, put "BulkLoads Podcast" to be entered to win.
https://blueinktech.com/contact-us.php?ref=bulkloads_podcast
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Nov 14, 2022
BLP 226: Why Truckers Should Be Making at Least $120K/Year
In this episode, Jared continues his discussion with Michael Belzer. In this half, Michael dives into why they deregulated the trucking industry and the reason wages in trucking are terrible now. Towards the end of this episode, Michael talks about what's currently being done to improve this industry and steps we can take to keep making progress.
Check out Michael's book, "Sweatshops on Wheels: Winners and Losers in Trucking Deregulation":
https://www.amazon.com/Sweatshops-Wheels-Winners-Trucking-Deregulation/dp/0195128869/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2MCAH44OBW0CG&keywords=sweatshop+on+wheels&qid=1668182725&sprefix=sweatshop+on+wheel%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-1
Check out Jared's book:
https://www.amazon.com/Semi-Helps-Harvest-Trucking-Adventures/dp/B0BKP8FWPH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=BFLFUS9JOY6C&keywords=semi+sam&qid=1668182781&sprefix=semi+sa%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-1
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Nov 7, 2022
BLP 225: How We Got Where We Are in Trucking Today
In this episode, Jared brings on Michael Belzer, a professor at Wayne State University. Michael is an expert in transportation economics and dives into the history of deregulation. He talks about the early stages of trucking and how we got where we are today.
Check out his book:
https://www.amazon.com/Sweatshops-Wheels-Winners-Trucking-Deregulation/dp/0195128869
Check out the Youtube video:
https://youtu.be/k-vmN0j05Dk
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Oct 31, 2022
BLP 224: Your Trucking Operation Doesn’t Have to Look Like Your Neighbors
In this episode, Jared brings on Tanner Winterhof. Tanner is one of the hosts of Farm4Profit, a podcast dedicated to teaching farmers how to be more profitable. Tanner explains why they started their podcast and relates it to the trucking industry.
Check out Farm4Profit:
https://www.farm4profit.com/
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Oct 24, 2022
BLP 223: An ELD Specifically for AG Haulers
Jared brings on Ken Evans and Kristin Rakoczy with Konexial to discuss ELDs and hours of service. My20 ELD is an ELD made specifically for agriculture haulers. Ken and Kristin explain their line of products and they talk about who Konexial is and what they stand for.
Visit Konexial here:
konexial.com/hos-for-ag
View their YouTube Video here:
https://youtu.be/lGhaIB_EB4U
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Oct 17, 2022
BLP 222: How the Color of Your Truck Can Increase Your Business
Jared brings on Jason Byer with Crowdspring to discuss branding. Crowdspring helps business owners grow their brand by offering multiple services like logo design. Jared and Jason relate this to trucking and how something so small can have a huge impact.
Visit Crowdspring here:
https://www.crowdspring.com/
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Oct 10, 2022
BLP 221: An Easy, Unbiased Way to Get Grain Market Intel
Jared brings on Joe Vaclavik with Standard Grain. In this episode, Joe shares his story about how he got into the grain market industry and what he does for a living. Joe also hosts his own podcast called "Grain Markets and Other Stuff".
Joe's Podcast:
https://standardgrain.com/podcast/
Bulk Insurance Group:
https://www.bulkinsurancegroup.com/
BulkTMS:
https://www.bulktms.com/
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Oct 3, 2022
BLP 220: Ways to Utilize Your Bank You May Not Know
Jared brings on Jason Tiedtke with American National Bank to talk all things $$$. Jason gives great advice on how to have a great relationship with your banker and the extra steps you can take to be prepared when trying to secure a loan.
Jared's children's book:
https://www.lulu.com/search?contributor=Jared+Flinn&adult_audience_rating=00
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Sep 26, 2022
BLP 219: A Simple Way to Maximize Your Time & Make More Money
This is a little different than our normal episodes. Jared does this podcast solo and shares his advice and experiences as a business owner. He talks about the steps he has taken to maximize his time to be more successful and relates it back to the trucking industry.
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Sep 19, 2022
BLP 218: This Is Why You Are Not Getting Any Responses From Your Post
Jared brings on Scott Rea with AvatarFleet to discuss driver recruiting. Scott is on a mission to help trucking companies fill empty seats by doing driver marketing the smart way. They talk about what you can do to be the "purple cow" and stand out from the crowd.
Visit AvatarFleet here:
https://www.avatarfleet.com/
AvatarFleet e-book:
https://go.avatarfleet.com/how-to-double-your-hires-ebook
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Sep 12, 2022
BLP 217: Don’t Put Your Freight Business at Cyber Risk by Not Taking This Step
Jared brings on Glenn Johnson with The Vizius Group to talk about all things cyber security. Glenn is an expert in cyber security and shares his knowledge in this episode. He provides great tips on how to protect your business from ransomware attacks and scams.
Visit The Vizius Group here:
https://www.vizius.com/
Glenn Johnson:
glenn.johnson@vizius.com
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Sep 5, 2022
BLP 216: Want to Master the Art of Grain Merchandising?
Jared brings on Jason Wheeler and Roger Gattis with White Commercial to talk about grain merchandising. White Commercial is a commodity futures broker that focuses on consulting and education with merchandising. Jason and Roger are also hosts of "The Elevators Cut" podcast that can be found on any major podcast platform.
Check out White Commercial
www.whitecommercial.com
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Aug 29, 2022
BLP 215: Strengthening the Trader-Trucker Relationships in Turbulent Fertilizer Markets
Jared brings on Jeremy Mullen with Northern Ag Transportation to discuss commodity trading within the fertilizer sector. Jeremy brings up some interesting points regarding trader-trucker relationships and how they can make or break someone in the industry. Jeremy talks about what we can expect from the fertilizer markets for the fall season of 2022.
Check out Northern Ag Transportation here:
https://www.northernagtransportation.com/
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Aug 22, 2022
BLP 214: Correlation of High Grain Prices and Less Grain Haulers
Jared brings on Jon Scheve of Superior Feed Ingredients to discuss current market conditions and how they relate to trucking. He talks about high-dollar freight and what merchandisers have seen from carriers.
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Aug 15, 2022
BLP 213: A Flower Startup to Commodity Trading
Jared brings on Andy Holz, Co-founder of HD Commodities to discuss business startups. Andy tells his story of starting a flower business and the ups and downs of his journey. He gives great advice on starting a business and lessons he learned along the way.
Contact Andy at:
andy@hdcommodities.com
Check out their website:
https://www.hdcommodities.com/
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Aug 8, 2022
BLP 212: D.O.T. Does Not Give You Grace for Ignorance
Jared brings on Padgett Smith, Owner of The Permit Shop, to discuss all things authority. The Permit Shop takes care of all licensing, accounting, compliance, and everything else to keep your truck(s) legal and on the road. Padgett answers many popular questions that truck drivers have when they are starting their business, expanding, or making changes to their operations.
Check out The Permit Shop:
https://permitshopinc.com/
417-833-3355
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Aug 1, 2022
BLP 211: Quadriplegic and Moving Bulk Freight
This one is a little different from our normal episodes. Jared brings on Jesse Figueroa, owner of Big Jess Express, to simply hear his story. Jesse's story of how he became handicapped is both inspiring and motivating. You can hear his passion for the bulk industry by the way he talks.
Check out Big Jess Express:
https://bigjessexpress.com/
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Jul 25, 2022
BLP 210: This Company Prevents Fleet Breakdowns and Boosts Efficiency
Jared brings on Shiva Bhardwaj with Pitstop to talk about their latest AI technology that prevents fleet breakdowns. Pitstop is able to predict truck failures before they happen to decrease downtime and reduce maintenance costs so you can keep your truck on the road.
Learn more here:
https://pitstopconnect.com/
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Jul 18, 2022
BLP 209: Why We Have 100% Turnover in Trucking and How We Can Solve It
Jared brings on Tim Brady to discuss the turnover in this industry and why it's so high. Tim breaks down what we need to look at and how drivers need to be treated. Jared and Tim also go over driver compensation and discuss why truckers need to be paid when they are doing anything besides driving.
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Jul 11, 2022
BLP 208: How We Scaled up Our Business Using This Secret Weapon
Jared brings on Rob Faw, an Executive Coach to talk about scaling your business. Rob explains that his role is not to run your business but to unlock your potential. Jared and Rob also go over how important accountability is.
Rob Faw:
rob@investechventures.com
727-744-7936
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Jul 4, 2022
BLP 207: Why We Started an Insurance Company but More Importantly, How It Can Benefit You
Jared brings on Larry Hurt, CEO of Bulk Insurance Group, to discuss why BulkLoads launched this new company. Bulk Insurance Group was officially launched on June 15 by BulkLoads founders, Jared Flinn and Matt Fredin.
Check out Bulk Insurance Group:
www.bulkinsurancegroup.com
417-590-8111
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Jun 27, 2022
BLP 206: From a School Teacher to Owning 165 Trucks
In this episode, Jared brings on Craig Burgess with BR Williams. Craig has been with BR Williams for 30 years and talks about the history of the company and how they've been able to grow so rapidly.
Check them out here:
https://www.brwilliams.com/
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Jun 20, 2022
BLP 205: How Tim Sullivan Made $40k in Two Weeks Using BulkLoads
Jared brings on Tim Sullivan with Tim Sullivan Farms to talk about his success using BulkLoads.com. Tim explains his trucking career and the history behind it as well as how he used BulkLoads to make $40,000 in two weeks.
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Jun 13, 2022
BLP 204: How Trucking Bills Start to Move Through Congress
Jared brings on Max Fisher, Chief Economist and Treasurer of the National Grain and Feed Association. Max talks about the history of the NGFA and the process of how trucking bills move through congress. He also lets you know how you can get involved and how to share your voice.
Learn more here:
www.ngfa.org
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Jun 6, 2022
BLP 203: "My Drivers Fight for the Trailer With This Device on It"
Jared brings on Scott Kartes with Roll-Rite to talk about their automated tarping systems. Scott has been with the company for many years and dives into the history of this product and the many benefits it provides to truck drivers.
Learn More Information Here:
www.rollrite.com
800-297-9905
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May 30, 2022
BLP 202: Is a Trucker’s Time Worth More Than $100/Hour?
Jared brings on Dalton Maher, Sales Director, for Smart Freight Funding. Dalton and Jared discuss how much a truckers time is actually worth and how to maximize that value.
Contact Dalton:
417-449-4173
Visit Smart Freight Funding:
www.smartfreightfunding.com
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May 23, 2022
BLP 201: You Can Get Paid to Do This to Your Truck or Auto
Jared brings on Josh Holstein with CellARide to discuss their new technology 'MyCarRecall'. This software has 3 steps:
1. take a picture of your license plate
2. text that picture to 99724
3. receive the recalls on that vehicle
Check out their website here:
https://mycarrecall.com/
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May 16, 2022
BLP 200: How This Farm Family Has Created Several Successful Logistic Businesses
This is our 200th episode and we can't thank our listeners enough! Thank you for supporting this show and helping us become a resource in this industry.
In this episode, Jared brings on BulkLoads Member, Jared Ross. Jared shares his story on how they have created multiple logistic businesses. He discusses his passion for this industry and where he started out.
Check out Ecarrier check here:
https://ecarriercheck.com/
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May 9, 2022
BLP 199: Using a Fuel Adjustment Program Instead of a Fuel Surcharge
Jared brings on popular guest, Tim Brady to discuss rates in relation to fuel prices! Tim shares some helpful tips on how to adjust your rate to include fuel. He also talks about how to be more transparent in the industry.
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May 2, 2022
BLP 198: Unloading 1,000 Hoppers a Day With This Device
Jared brings on Scott Dressler to discuss the 'Door Demon HTO'. This product automates the opening of hopper traps to improve unloading efficiency.
Get entered to win swag and learn more here:
https://arncosolutions.com/hopper-trailer-opener/
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Apr 25, 2022
BLP 197: Bulk Rate Calculator That Changed the Profits of This Company Dramatically
Jared brings on Scott and Dan with Meerdink Inc. to discuss bulk rates. Scott and Dan created a rate calculator for their company which has increased their profits dramatically. They now want to share it with other owner-operators for their business.
To use this calculator, email us at support@bulkloads.com
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Apr 18, 2022
BLP 196: “43 Years of Experience Has Not Prepared Me for This Season”
Jared brings on fertilizer expert, Steve Morgan, to discuss the current market. Steve talks about what's caused fertilizer prices to double, what this means, and what we can expect in the future.
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Apr 11, 2022
BLP 195: Moving 600 Bulk Loads a Day With This Agribusiness
In this episode, Jared spotlights Perdue Logistics. He brings on Justin Abbott to discuss what Perdue does and how they manage to move 600 bulk loads a day!
Check them out here:
https://www.perduelogistics.com/
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Apr 4, 2022
BLP 194: Don't Sell Your Trucking Biz Without Knowing This
Jared brings on Bill Kenedy with LUTZ to discuss selling your business. In this episode, Bill covers the steps you need to take to sell your business. He talks about depreciation recapture, taxes, and how to maximize your company's value.
Check out LUTZ:
https://www.lutz.us/
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Mar 28, 2022
BLP 193: Why Your Trucking Operation Needs a Rules Tariff
Jared brings on Will Allen, President of AW Collects and Freight Checkers, to talk about multiple important topics related to the trucking industry. Will talks about non-payments, identity theft, double brokering, and much more.
Check out AW Collects here:
https://awcollects.com/
Check out Freight Checkers here:
http://freightcheckers.com/
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Mar 21, 2022
BLP 192: Live From the National Grain and Feed Conference
Jared brings on BulkTMS Director, Caleb Kindle, to discuss what's happening at the National Grain and Feed Association conference. They discuss the speakers, topics that were brought up and overall highlights.
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Mar 14, 2022
BLP 191: Haul Liquid in Your Dry Van With This Invention
Jared brings on David Buonerba with Bulk Cargo Systems to discuss his latest innovation, the Eco Van Tank. This product allows liquid to be hauled in an enclosed trailer such as a dry van or reefer.
Contact David:
716-598-3112
dbuonerba@bulkcargosystems.com
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Mar 7, 2022
BLP 190: New Innovations From This Bulk Trailer Company
Jared brings on Keith Eastman with Trinity Trailers to talk about new trailer innovations! Keith brings insight to the belt trailer world and explains some of the benefits of owning one. Jared and Keith also dive into what makes a successful bulk hauler.
Check out Trinity Trailers here:
trinitytrailer.com
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Feb 28, 2022
BLP 189: MATS is Back!!
Jared brings on Toby Young, to talk about the Mid-America Trucking Show! MATS is the largest trucking show in the country and has been held annually for over 50 years! Toby talks about his grandfather starting this show and what you can expect when you attend in person this year!
Register for the show here:
https://www.compusystems.com/servlet/ar?evt_uid=352&oi=whVReeLbSU7HoIiGjo9vog%3D%3D&company_code=EXH1017
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Feb 21, 2022
BLP 188: New FMCSA CDL Training Requirements
Jared brings on Andrea Marks with Trucker Nation to discuss the new FMCSA CDL training requirements effective February 2022. Andrea talks about what you need to know and how it could affect you and your drivers.
We would love to hear your feedback, let us know your thoughts. Visit bulkloads.com and reply to our forum thread on this episode!
Visit TruckerNation on Facebook, contact them at thetruckernation@gmail.com
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Feb 14, 2022
BLP 187: Keeping the Same Drivers for 45 Years
Jared brings on Ashley, Brian, and Marc with NSG Logistics to discuss grain and salt, but more importantly, how they keep drivers for 45 years! During the show, they highlight the history of NSG and what the future looks like for them!
Check them out here:
https://nsgco.com/
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Feb 7, 2022
BLP 186: Tax Benefits Most Truckers Don't Know About
Jared brings on Michael Schneider and Todd Amen with ATBS (American Truck Business Services) to discuss trucker taxes. ATBS has been in business for over 20 years and specializes in taxes, bookkeeping, and business success for truck drivers. They discuss multiple key points in this episode such as per diem and IFTA.
Check them out here:
https://www.atbs.com/
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Jan 31, 2022
BLP 185: How This Bulk Hauler Is Running for Governor
Jared brings on Darryl Gibbs, a bulk hauler who's running for Governor of Colorado for 2022. Darryl is an Air Force Veteran with over 40 years in the trucking industry. Darryl says he's running for Governor because he is tired of watching his state get run into the ground by current politicians.
Donate to Darryl's campaign here:
https://darrylgibbsforcolorado.com/donate
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Jan 17, 2022
BLP 183: A Better Understanding of Decarbonization
Jared brings on Doug Berven with POET to discuss ethanol and carbon. POET is one of the world's largest ethanol producers, they purchase 7% of the US corn crop. Doug talks about farmers getting a premium for their grain when reporting low carbon emissions.
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Jan 10, 2022
BLP 182: The Lawyers That Are Specifically for Truck Drivers
Jared brings on Jeff McConnell and James Mennella with Road Law. These guys are truck driver lawyers and they know the law. They've been serving truck drivers for about three decades. They do it all: speeding tickets, accidents, suspensions, disqualifications, and alcohol/drug charges. Jeff and James know their stuff and it's evident in this podcast.
Contact Road Law:
888-276-8000
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Jan 3, 2022
BLP 181: Futures Trading Made Easy
Jared brings on Don Dawson who trades futures as a full-time job. Don talks about how he got into trading and why he loves it so much. He brings a lot of information on trading in this episode and has a passion for it.
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Dec 27, 2021
BLP 180: Running a Rodeo Company and Hauling Bulk
Jared brings on Charlie Mckellips with CR Mckellips Rodeo to discuss trucking and buckin' bulls. Charlie runs a company that puts on rodeos, he also announces them. When he's not doing that, he's hauling bulk freight.
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Dec 20, 2021
BLP 179: Urgent Message in Response to Recent Tornadoes
Jared brings on Ethan Forhetz, the National Spokesperson at Convoy of Hope to discuss the recent tornadoes that ripped through Kentucky last weekend. Ethan speaks on what they are currently doing to help aid those affected in this disaster, he also explains what you can do to help as well.
Donate to Convoy of Hope:
https://convoyofhope.org/donate/
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Dec 13, 2021
BLP 178: Current HOS and Other FMCSA Regulations
Jared brings on Andrea Marks with TruckerNation to discuss the current Hours of Service along with other FMCSA regulations. She explains that truck drivers operating without HOS and logs have been more rested, less stressed, and there has been a positive impact on highway safety.
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Dec 6, 2021
BLP 177: How to Make a Business Plan For 2022
Jared brings on a popular guest, Tim Brady, to discuss business forecasting and the new year. Tim explains what steps a business owner should take to plan for the next year ahead. He goes over market trends and how to consider them while planning.
View Tim's notes:
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Nov 29, 2021
BLP 176: Listen to This Before You Renew Your Insurance Premium
Jared brings on Zac Sumners with BPJ Insurance to talk about truck insurance. Zac mentions different ways to help lower your premium and touches on other options such as financing companies.
Check out BPJ:
https://www.bpj.com/trucking-insurance/
Reach Zac Sumners directly:
417-860-4851
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Nov 22, 2021
BLP 175: There's No Limit to What You Can Track
Jared brings on Jason Meixner with Razor Tracking to discuss fleet and asset tracking. Jason discusses the different types of tracking and how you can increase productivity and save money with their technology.
Check them out:
https://razortracking.com/
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Nov 15, 2021
BLP 174: Making Your Own DEF and Saving $$$
Jared brings on William Walls to talk about Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). William discusses how DEF users can make their own and save money by doing so. He also touches on the shelf life of DEF and the possibility of getting bad DEF.
To learn more:
https://www.thenordef.com/
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Nov 8, 2021
BLP 173: The System That Moved 591 Million Bushels in 12 Months
Jared brings on Michael Hinton and Brad Ryan with AgTrax to discuss their grain software system. AgTrax has been the leading agricultural software provider for the past 25 years, serving customers across the U.S. & Canada.
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Nov 1, 2021
BLP 172: Not Treating Drivers Like Commodities
Jared brings on Jason Eisenman with Liquid Trucking to discuss the bulk liquid industry. Liquid Trucking has over 150+ drivers and a whole lot of trucks. They dive into how their company retains drivers and Jason talks about the importance of not treating a driver like a truck.
To learn more about Liquid Trucking:
https://liquidtrucking.com/
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Oct 25, 2021
BLP171: Fast Pace Trading Commodity Futures at the CBOT
Have you ever wondered what it's like being a broker in the pits of the Chicago Board of Trade? Jared brings on Ryan Nelson of Barchart to talk about Ryan's start in the industry. Ryan worked at the Chicago Board of Trade and he tells his story of what he experienced.
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Oct 18, 2021
BLP 170: Creating a Successful 'Direct Ship' Grain Marketing Program
Jared brings on Angie Setzer, also known by her Twitter handle, "GoddessofGrain". Angie comes on the show to discuss grain marketing and how her program connects farmers directly with the end-user.
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Oct 11, 2021
BLP 169: An Easier Way to Find Farm Labor
Jared brings on Kevin Johansen, Founder of AgButler, to discuss Kevin's platform. AgButler connects laborers to farmers and ranchers. Farmers simply post a job opportunity and laborers can connect with them on the app. They talk about how AgButler was created and what the future holds for this platform.
Check out AgButler:
https://agbutlerapp.org/
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Oct 4, 2021
BLP 168: Applying Navy Seal Training to Ag Tech
Jared brings on Trevor Thompson, President of Terraclear, to discuss ag tech! Trevor was a Navy Seal and he talks about the lessons he learned while he served and how he applies them in the industry. They talk about TerraClear's product, the rock picker, and how it's a game-changer for farmers!
Check out TerraClear:
https://www.terraclear.com/
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Sep 27, 2021
BLP 167: Rebuilding the Stuckey's Brand
Jared brings on Stephanie Stuckey, CEO of Stuckey's Corp, to discuss the history of how Stuckey's came to be! Stephanie dives into how they are bringing the popular brand back and what the future looks like for them.
https://stuckeys.com/
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Sep 20, 2021
BLP 166: Growing From 1 to 200 Trucks in 5 Years
Jared brings on Demarco Thomas to discuss his business, Metromax. Demarco shares his story on how he grew this business from 1 to over 200 employees in just 5 years. He also shares his plan of growing to over 1000 employees in 10 years.
www.metromaxdispatch.com
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Sep 13, 2021
BLP 165: The Grain Semi-Truck That Caught America's Attention
Jared brings on Dylan Mercier with Mercier Transport to talk about his semi-truck and grain trailer that catches everyone's eye. Dylan wrapped his rig to honor fallen firefighters, his ride got so much attention, they are making a diecast model of it.
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Sep 6, 2021
BLP 164: View Your Trailer Filling From Inside the Cab!
Jared brings on Roland Wohlgemuth for this episode to talk about Roland's invention: The Camera Arm. He discusses why he created this product and explains the many benefits it provides. This camera allows the driver to view the inside of their trailer from a monitor while they sit in the cab.
The Camera Arm
https://www.michels.ca/product/camera-arm-and-kits/
sales@michels.ca
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Aug 30, 2021
BLP 163: Building a Grain Software System from the Ground Up
Jeff Malone joins Jared this week to talk about their grain accounting software, Grainworx. Jeff discusses the history behind the system and why it was created.
Jeff Malone
jeff@grainworx.com
402.660.0403
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Aug 23, 2021
BLP 162: Steps to Increase Your Rates with Shippers
Jared brings on Tim Brady, a fan favorite, to discuss competition in trucking. Tim brings a lot of knowledge in this episode such as how to increase your rate in the trucking industry, how to cut costs without cutting quality, and how to keep good drivers/employees around.
Tim Brady t.d.brady@writeuptheroad.com www.writeuptheroad.com
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Aug 16, 2021
BLP 161: Interviewing Jared Flinn on the History of BulkLoads
Jared Flinn joins Arrow Truck Sales on their show: Successful Driver Podcast. They discuss the history of BulkLoads and how it got started, Jared also shares his story on how he got into the trucking industry and why it's his passion.
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Aug 9, 2021
BLP 160: Providing Affordable Healthcare for Your Trucking Business
In this episode, Jared brings on Chairman and Co-Founder of ELAP Services, Steve Kelly. They discuss healthcare in the trucking industry and what you should be cautious about when choosing insurance. ELAP Services focus on helping companies and employees take control of their healthcare to lower insurance spend.
www.elapservices.com
Steve Kelly- SKelly@elapservices.com
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Aug 2, 2021
BLP 159: From Commodity Trading to CEO of One of the Largest Grain Companies
This week Jared brings on Randy Linville to discuss his highly accomplished career and his new book, 'Plan of Action'. His book is about navigating a life of change, work, and faith. Randy talks about the history of his career including being CEO of Scoular. A discount code is mentioned in the podcast to buy 'Plan of Action'.
Link to buy 'Plan of Action':
https://www.planofactionbook.com/
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Jul 26, 2021
BLP 158: Starting Kingpin Logistics from International Feed
In this episode, Jared brings on Travis, Nick, and Bill with International Feed to discuss their company and what they do. They do hopper and intermodal work and also have a broker side to the business. Jared asks them about market trends and what impact the pandemic had on their company.
Travis- Senior Logistics Manager
Nick- Transportation Coordinator
Bill- Hopper Bulk Manager
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Jul 19, 2021
BLP:157 Weight is Money
Jared brings on Dean Grose, CEO of Comtech Industries, to discuss their Fluid Measurement Technology. Dean explains the use of this product and why it's so important to have.
Learn more at:
https://comtechindustriesinc.com/our-solutions/advanced-fluid-measurement-technology/
Dean Grose- 412.217.4032
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Jul 12, 2021
BLP 156: How This Bulk Hauler Finds Fitness on the Road
In this episode, Jared brings on Dale Hermans to discuss a tough topic in the industry. Dale talks about fitness in the trucking world and how important it is to keep yourself in shape while on the job. He provides workout tips while you're on the road and dives into nutrition as well.
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Jul 5, 2021
BLP 155: Trading Four-Wheelers and Airplanes for Semi-Trucks
In this episode, Jared sits down with Trae Viser, branch manager for Arrow Truck Sales. Trae breaks down truck sales and provides insight on how Arrow Truck operates, they take pride in their business and strive to take care of owner-operators.
Reach Arrow Truck Sales by visiting their website: www.arrowtruck.com
Phone: 800-827-7694
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Jun 28, 2021
BLP 154: Working with Railroads Instead of Competing Against Them
In this episode, Jared brings on Wade Riffey with Riffey Transport to discuss transloading and how it's beneficial to bulk haulers. Wade brings up relevant topics like wait times for trucks and electronic logs.
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Jun 21, 2021
BLP 153: Ever Have a Load Get Stuck in Your Trailer?
This week Jared brings on Michael Holland with Martin Vibration Systems to discuss a popular accessory for bulk haulers. He talks about how this product can save you a lot of time and wear and tear on your body.
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Jun 14, 2021
BLP 152: Loading 1,100 Bushels in 3 Minutes
In this episode, Jared brings on Jaxson Hoffman with Hoffman Grain Services to discuss their business and how it got started. Hoffman Grain Services used to focus on piling grain and picking up grain piles, they now switched their focus to only picking up grain.
Read about their operation here:
https://www.sudenga.com/sudenga-university/ultra-scoop-by-sudenga-testimonial
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Jun 7, 2021
BLP 151: The Mind Behind Creating a Successful Facebook Group
In this episode, Jared brings on Chad Boblett to discuss his popular Facebook group and why he created it. Chad is the creator and admin of 'Rate Per Mile Masters' Facebook group that holds over 30,000 members.
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May 31, 2021
BLP 150: Are Digital Documents Here to Stay?
In this episode, Jared brings on Rachael Biesterfeld with Smart Freight Funding to discuss the movement of digitalization in the transportation industry. Smart Freight Funding is a next-day pay service that works with truckers to ensure they get paid quickly and easily.
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May 24, 2021
BLP 149: Is $7 Corn Good for Bulk Trucking?
Jared brings on Nate Broders with First Rate Trading to discuss the recent boom in corn prices and how it relates to bulk trucking. Nate provides statistics on row crops and what we can look forward to in relation to supply and demand.
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May 17, 2021
BLP 148: Don't Be Apart of the 90%
Tim Brady joins Jared again for this episode to discuss how to start-up a trucking business and be successful at it. Tim runs through the numbers and gives you the information to help you succeed.
Visit Tim's website for more information:
www.truckersu.com
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May 10, 2021
BLP147: The End of Fertilizer Season? or Just the Beginning?
Steve Morgan, a very popular guest on The BulkLoads Podcast joins Jared again to discuss fertilizer. Steve talks about hauling fertilizer and the trends that we are seeing.
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May 3, 2021
BLP 146: Making Roadside Breakdowns Hassle Free
Jared brings on Robin Gregg with RoadSync to spotlight their newly created app, BigRig411. This app is centered around helping truck drivers, owner-operators, and commercial trucking fleets locate expert service providers that provide truck repair, tire repair, towing services, and truck and trailer parts.
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Apr 26, 2021
BLP 145: That Can Go in a Hopper?? With Shannen White of Dacapo Transportation
Jared brings on Shannen White with Dacapo Transportation this week. They sit down and discuss industrial bulk freight and details of loading and unloading the material.
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Apr 19, 2021
BLP 144: Creating a Win/Win for Carriers and Brokers
Jared brings on Steven Preston, a broker with Ship Freight Secure, Inc. They dive into bulk freight brokering and how brokers are made to be a service to carriers. Creating a win/win scenario for each party is important in this industry.
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Apr 12, 2021
BLP 143: How to Negotiate Better Rates in Bulk Freight
In this episode, Jared brings on Caleb Kindle, director of BulkTMS. They discuss the different types of negotiation and how they can be used to get better rates in the bulk industry.
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Apr 5, 2021
BLP 142:How Choosing the Right Semi Tires Could Make or Break Your Operation
In this show, Jared brings on Hadley to discuss his company Heavy Truck Tire Inc. They talk about all things tires, the best brands, the best fit for your operation, and what they cost as well as how crucial maintenance is and the technology for tires.
Connect with Heavy Truck Tire Inc. Here:
Email: heavytrucktire@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/Heavy-Truck-Tire-Inc
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Mar 29, 2021
BLP 141: What Goes Up, Must Come Down
In this episode, Jared discusses the other side of the industry with van and reefer freight. Freight Waves is the #1 source for freight news and freight analytics, Zach hosts his own show called Freightonomics.
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Mar 22, 2021
BLP 140: Only Pay for the Insurance You Need
Today Jared speaks with Matthew Vega-Sanz, CEO of Lula. Lula is a really great software that helps connect carriers with insurance companies who only need 'part-time' coverage and not paying full annual premium rates.
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Mar 15, 2021
BLP 139: Scott Bradley of Big Rig Chrome Shop
In today's episode, Jared talks with Scott Bradley of Big Rig Chrome Shop. Scott discusses what exactly you can find on their website and what they specialize in from everything chrome to cab lights and even train horns. You can find them here: www.bigrigchromeshop.com
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Mar 8, 2021
BLP 138: Jon Scheve
In today's episode, Jared talks with Jon Scheve of Superior Feed Ingredients to talk grain marketing and how it connects with bulk transportation. Jon discusses the history of the grain markets and what we can expect in the next year.
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Mar 1, 2021
BLP 137: Mike Lowry of Image Wash Products
In today's episode, Jared talks with Mike Lowry of Image Wash Products. Mike tells us all about their Touchless 1 & 2 to save time and money on washing and keeping the rig looking clean! Make sure and mention our 2 giveaways if you respond.
Find Image Wash Products here: washproduct.com
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Feb 22, 2021
BLP 136: How to Calculate Fuel Surcharges
This show I bring back Wayne Levinson, CEO of BulkFR8 to dive deeper into how to calculate fuel surcharges, especially in an industry where freight rates are paid by the tonnage, bushels, or cwt. Wayne talks specifically about establishing a base fuel rate, figuring your average miles per gallon, and taking the current fuel average to create a fuel surcharge percentage.
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Feb 15, 2021
BLP 135: Ryan Garber
Jared talks to Ryan Garber of GFI Transport in Mount Joy, PA talking about the history of their company into becoming a large bulk transport provider. GFI Transport is a family-owned trucking company specializing in hauling dry bulk commodities such as grain, feed ingredients, agricultural products, mulch, stone, fertilizer, coal, and alloys. Located in South Central Pennsylvania, our primary service area is the Northeast and regions east of the Mississippi.
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Feb 8, 2021
BLP 134: Fuel Me
On today's episode, Jared talks with Carlo Passacantando, CEO of Fuel.ME talking about their solution to provide fuel delivery to trucking companies, agriculture, and industrial. Now drivers can get filled up while at a rest stop or facility waiting to get unloaded.
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Feb 1, 2021
BLP 133: The Pigtail Wedge
On today's episode, Jared talks with Robert Patterson the inventor of the Pigtail Wedge. A simple tool to reduce flickering trailer lights!
* REDUCE FLICKERING TRAILER LIGHTS.
* EXTEND THE LIFE OF THE PIGTAIL
* KEEP DRIVERS OUT OF THE SHOP
Head over to prodriverproject.com/pigtail/ to order yours today/
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Jan 25, 2021
BLP 132: BulkTMS
Jared brings on Caleb Kindle of Bulk TMS to talk about BulkLoads.com's new Transportation Management System. BulkTMS is a collaborative platform that facilitates the sharing of supply chain information. Built specifically for the Bulk Freight Transportation Industry.
Request a Demo: https://www.bulktms.com/gain-access-now
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Jan 18, 2021
BLP 131: Bulkmatic
On today's episode, Jared has second-generation transport logistics professional and General Manager at Bulkmatic Transport Company, Benjamin Caplenor, on the show. Benjamin introduces us to Bulkmatic's new logistic/ brokerage arm for pneumatic freight. Jared and Benjamin discuss how this might accommodate small or medium-size careers looking for some additional volume.
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Jan 11, 2021
BLP 130: Strategies and Business Planning for 2021
Today Jared visits with industry veteran Tim Brady. Tim will give us an update on industry trends and how to plan for the new year. Are you passing up business opportunities? When you do grow, how do you do so in a way that doesn't cause more harm than good?
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Jan 3, 2021
BLP 129: Fertilizer Industry
On today's episode, Jared talks with an ex-coworker and longtime friend, Steve Morgan. Steve talks all about the Fertilizer Industry and what we should expect to see this spring.
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Dec 28, 2020
BLP 128: Haul matches ‘gig’ drivers to fleets
On today's episode, Jared talks with Timothy Henry, Co-founder, and CEO of Haul. Tim talks about the problem in the industry finding drivers and is the solution to create more of an 'Uber' approach to matching up drivers on their terms.
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Dec 21, 2020
BLP 127: Monroeville Freightliner
On today's episode, Jared talks with Darin Stambaugh of Monroeville Freightliner. They discuss how Freightliner has the largest market share of heavy-duty trucks and some of the latest automated technologies that are coming out.
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Dec 14, 2020
BLP 126: Truckers Final Mile
On today's episode, Jared talks with Robert Palm of Truckers Final Mile. They discuss what happens to a carrier's load and remains when they pass while out on the road. Robert set up this great non-profit to assist families through these difficult situations. Learn how you can support your fellow carriers and Truckers Final Mile on this week's episode.
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Dec 7, 2020
BLP 125 Booking Loads Direct from the Boards and Making Industry Relationships
This show is with James Mitchell of Snoshu Ranch on the benefits he's had using BulkLoads.
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Nov 30, 2020
BLP 124: Marketing in the Agribusiness and Trucking Industry
On todays episode Jared has Business Made Simple Certified Coach, Bay Mourer, on to discuss marketing in Agribusiness and Trucking Industry and using Storybrand Marketing.
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Nov 23, 2020
BLP 123: How To Treat Each Truck As Its Own Profit Center
On today's episode Jared has Bulkload's all-star, Tim Brady, back on the show. Tim and Jared will be discussing scaling your business. Tim brings more insight and warns us that you cannot use truck #1 to pay for truck #2, and how to treat each truck as its own profit center. They also talk about hiring lease drivers versus company.
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Nov 16, 2020
BLP 122: Managing The Risk Of Farming With A Guide For Marketing Decisions
Today Jared visits with John Pfanner of Tredas. We all know how much risk is involved with farming and how this relates to bulk freight trucking. Jared and John will be talking about what Tredas does and how they help farmers to mitigate risk and plan for strategic marketing.
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Nov 9, 2020
BLP 121 - Here Is $8,000 Son, And When It's Gone It's Gone
On this show Jared gets to sit down Mike Conny, the founder and owner of Mac Trailers and David Edwards, National Sales with Mac, to talk about the history of Mac and why they are a leader as a bulk commodity trailer manufacturer. Starting with just $8,000 after milking cows, this great business was built.
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Nov 2, 2020
BLP 120: How To Scale Up Your Trucking Business
On today's show Jared sits down with Rob Brackett of Turbo Turtle Logistics again in response to a listener question. A question came in regarding growing a business larger than a single owner/operator with just one truck. This listener is passing up business opportunities and wants to know, when you do grow, how do you do so in a way that doesn't cause more harm than good?
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Oct 26, 2020
BLP 119: Paying Your Dues Through The School Of Hard Knocks
Today Jared talks with Mike Wade, founder of Huckleberry's Hammers. They talk about the multi-functional tool he created to help truckers with all types of equipment. This tool is a necessity for anyone out on the road hauling freight.
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Oct 19, 2020
BLP 118: From Mission Work In Haiti To Moving De-Icing Salt And Grain
In today's interview Jared speaks with Dan and Kari Elliott of Mills and Miller out of Brandon SD. They have a great story involving photography, mission work in Haiti and now taking over the family business moving de-icing salt and grain.
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Oct 12, 2020
BLP 117: The Right Trailer For The Right Application
On today's episode Jared welcomes Jeremy Barnhill, the purchasing and social media coordinator for Cornhusker 800. They are discussing Cornhusker 800's fantastic line of trailers and their company history. Jared and Jeremy also get into the best uses for particular trailers.
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Oct 5, 2020
BLP 116: Talking With The Largest Manufacturer Of Hopper Trailers In The World!
Today Jared sits down with Doug Cooney of Timpte Trailers. They will be talking about the history of Timpte Trailers, their new innovations and the business of trucking and trailers. Today's episode is designed especially for you, the business owner, to help you succeed.
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Sep 28, 2020
BLP 115: Diagnostics Made Easy, Putting The Technology In Your Hands
Message from sender:
Today Jared speaks with Tyler Robertson of Diesel Laptops. They will be speaking about how Tyler's company and some of the affordable options they provide for Owner Operators. Diesel Laptops technology also offers farmers the ability to diagnose their trucks and tractors and save huge on service bills.
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Sep 21, 2020
BLP 114: Do You Hire Employees Or Do You Hire Talent?
Today Jared visits with Adrian Chapman of Cover 3 Consulting. They will be talking about hiring talent. Whether it's an owner operator, company driver, dispatcher or freight broker, when you hire these folks they become the face of your business. So, what do you look for and what do you avoid?
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Sep 14, 2020
BLP 113: Your Network Is Your Net Worth
In today's episode Jared speaks with Ryan Schreiber of Carrier Direct. They will be talking all about Freight Technology. During the interview Ryan said, "your network is your net worth". They will explore exactly what Ryan means when he says that.
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Sep 7, 2020
BLP 112: How The Custom Harvesting Business Has Changed Over 5 Generations
Time perfectly, in today's episode Jared speaks with Bryan Guyer of GT Custom Harvesting in Goodland, KS. They will be talking about being a 5th Generation Custom Harvester and how the industry has changed over the years.
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Aug 31, 2020
BLP 111: What You Don't Know About Belt Trailers?
It seems that belt trailers are a part of the bulk freight industry that not too many people seem to know about. In today's episode Jared seeks to rectify this. He will be speaking with Keith Eastman of Trinity Trailer. They will be talking about what their belt trailer offers versus others in the market, including plenty of information about belt trailers.
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Aug 24, 2020
BLP 110: The History Of Northern Ag Suppliers And Their Transportation Division
Today Jared is joined by Phil Strouse, transportation manager for Northern Ag Transportation. Phil will be talking about the history of Northern Ag Suppliers and the growth within their transportation division.
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Aug 17, 2020
BLP 109: Transloading Fish Meal, Soybean Meal And Many Other Products
Today Jared speaks with Andrew Oud, the co-owner of Vanastra Packaging in Ontario, Canada. They will be talking about the process and logistics of transloading as well as the other services that Vanastra offers. The logistics of transloading is fascinating, and we will highlight it in today's episode.
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Aug 10, 2020
BLP 108: A Creative Solution To Truck Parking
On today's episode Jared speaks with Anthony Petitte, CEO and Founder at TruckPark. They will be discussing the issue with truck parking in the industry and the solution that TruckPark has created. There are 1.3 million OTR drivers and only 400,000 available truck parking spots.
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Aug 3, 2020
BLP 107: A Product Every Bulk Hauler Should Have
Today Jared is joined by CEO Andy Mount, Ivan Forslund and Allen Shapiro of Right Weigh Scale Systems discussing their product for the bulk trucking industry. They talk about trailer mounted scale systems, how they save you money and how accurate they are.
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Jul 27, 2020
BLP 106: The Digitization Of Freight With Charley Dehoney
Today Jared is joined by Charley Dehoney of Manning's Truck Brokerage from Omaha, Nebraska. Charley will be talking about his history in the freight tech space and opportunities with Manning's Truck Brokerage.
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Jul 20, 2020
BLP 105: From DOT Officer To Transportation Manager
In today's episode Jared speaks with Adam Shamoon about his experiences as a DOT officer. Starting with the California Highway Patrol, Adam worked his way up being able to become a DOT officer.
Adam talks about his experiences working for the CHP, and he provides great tips for dealing with law enforcement while you are working, and what law enforcement are really trying to do when they interact with you.
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Jul 13, 2020
BLP 104: Over 800 Owner Operators Hauling Bulk!
Today Jared speaks with Jeremy Kellett, the Director Of Recruiting for Bruce Oakley Incorporated. They will discuss the new Bruce Oakley Podcast and how they have managed growth to having over 800 owners operators hauling bulk freight.
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Jul 6, 2020
BLP 103: The Art Of Selling Your Freight And Carrier Services
Today Jared sits down with Kevin Hill of Freightwaves and CarrierLists.com to discuss the art of sales. Whatever service you provide, you are involved in sales. This is an aspect of your business that you need to develop, and in this episode we will try to help you move down that highway.
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Jun 29, 2020
BLP 102: What Effects Will New Insurance Requirements Have On The Trucking Industry?
Today Larry Hurt, of BXS Insurance, joins Jared to discuss proposed legislation that would raise liability requirements for trucking companies to $2 Million. This will have an impact on all carriers, and it will hit owner/operators especially hard.
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Jun 22, 2020
BLP 101: From Professional Boxer To Transporting Rocket Fuel For SpaceX
In today's episode Jared has a conversation with Bailey Bobbitt of American Petrolog. They talk about his journey from being a professional boxer to hauling fuel to SpaceX. Jared and Bailey will detail Bailey's very interesting career path.
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Jun 15, 2020
BLP 100: Creating A Marketplace For International Freight
On today's episode Jared speaks with Cory Margand, Co-Founder & CEO of SimpliShip. They will be discussing the creation of a marketplace for international freight.
Jared is looking for feedback from listeners on this episode. We'd like to know how much interest clients have in this and how much need there is for international shipping from our listeners.
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Jun 8, 2020
BLP 099: Are The New HOS Rules Of Extended Hours A Plus Or A Minus?
In today's episode Jared has Tim Brady back on the show to discuss some of the new HOS rules extending hours of operation. These are going into effect later this year. What will the the plusses and minuses be, and will this benefit "Bulk Haulers"?
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Jun 1, 2020
BLP 098: A Visit To Taiwan And The Future Of Face Masks
On today's show Jared speaks with Scott Helgesen about his journey to Taiwan. He will talk about getting stuck in another country due to coronavirus and how he learned how effective face masks in Taiwan have been.
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May 25, 2020
BLP 097: Fleet Discounts On Fuel For Owner/Operators & Smaller Fleets
On today's episode Jared speaks with Sanjay Desai, Cofounder and CEO of Mudflap, a digital fuel card designed for small owner operators to fill up at smaller 'Mom and Pop' fuel stops.
Big fleets get major fuel discounts because they have large gallon volumes. But owner-operators and small fleets are often left to fend for themselves. With Mudflap, everyone joins force to get access to the same 25 - 50¢/gal discount. In this case, together is better.
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May 18, 2020
BLP 096: Blowing Up The Third Generation Family Business - For The Better
Garrett Bowers of Bowers Trucking and Logistics in Ponca City, OK joins Jared to talk about being the 3rd Generation in the family business. After Garrett came on board he began growing the business to more than just aggregate. Today, Bowers Trucking is doing dry van, refrigerated, flatbed and is the only carrier in Oklahoma to haul for the Department of Defense.
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May 11, 2020
BLP 095: The Importance of Truckers Right Now
In today's episode Jared gets to speak with John Dill of Columbia Grain & Ingredients. John has worked in all aspects of the trucking industry, including being a driver and dispatcher. He and Jared get into why truckers are so essential and important right now.
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May 4, 2020
BLP 094: Seeing Opportunities in Trucking During Uncertain Times with Tim Brady
On today's show Jared sits down with Tim Brady, who is back by popular demand. They discuss how drivers can be safe going in and out of unloading spots as well as all the other places they stop while they are on the job.
These are certainly uncertain times, and there are opportunities arising. We will delve into all of this today!
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Apr 27, 2020
BLP 093: Proposed Legislation To Increase Weight Limits To 88,000 lbs Nationwide With Rob Brackett
Today's show is with Rob Brackett of Turbo Turtle Logistics talking about proposed legislation from 60 Ag Groups to increase truck weight limits universally, across the country to 88,000 in wake of the COVID19 Pandemic shrinking truck capacity. Jared and Rob will talk about the pros and cons of this proposed change.
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Apr 20, 2020
BLP 092: The Journey Of Liberty Logistics With Gary Liberty.
It is always great to hear the story of how a business began. There is so much to be learned from a story like this.
Today Jared speaks with Gary Liberty about the origins of Liberty Logistics which began in 2013. Gary will talk about his father hauling freight, and how and when Gary stopped driving to run Liberty Logistics full-time.
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Apr 13, 2020
BLP 091: Marketplace To Improve The Workflow Between Merchandisers And Farmers
On today's show Jared speaks with Keith Petersen of Barchart about the launch of their marketplace for grain merchandisers. Among other topics, they will discuss creating a place that grain merchandisers and farmers can connect in.
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Apr 6, 2020
BLP 090: Contracting And Battling COVID19 With Bulkloads Member James McGuinness
This podcast is with one of our BulkLoads members, James McGuinness, who contracted COVID 19 a couple weeks ago. He and Jared will discuss his battle with the virus, how he contracted it and the impacts on he and his family.
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Mar 30, 2020
BLP 089: Detecting Driver Fatigue with Tim Ekert of Smart Cap
In this episode Jared talks with Tim Ekert of Smart Cap Technologies. Smart Cap created a band to put inside hats to detect when a truck driver is starting to fatigue to prevent accidents.
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Mar 23, 2020
BLP 088: The Downside To Deregulation In The Trucking Industry
Today Jared speaks with Jerry Ashley of Agra-Logistics on how trucking has changed over the years. The conversation flows into a natural follow up on last week's episode about deregulation in the trucking industry.
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Mar 16, 2020
BLP 087: Did Deregulation Help Or Hurt The Trucking Industry?
On today's podcast, Jared speaks with Tim Brady on what deregulation did for trucking. Truckers are all over the map on what deregulation did. Some think that it ruined the business while others believe it really helped them. Today we will find out how it impacted Tim Brady, and learn more about deregulation.
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Mar 9, 2020
BLP 086: Why Trucking Is A Vital Part Of The Grain Industry
Today Jared speaks with Kathy DePauw of Blue Bomber Logistics about their history and their main focus in the bulk freight industry. Trucking is definitely a vital part of the grain industry, and we will learn more about this role today.
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Mar 2, 2020
BLP 085: Starting A Brokerage With 4 Employees And Growing To 70 In 5 Years
Today Jared speaks with John Kuhlmann of Agforce Transportation Services from Leawood, Kansas. They will be talking about their massive growth from starting with four employees and growing to a team of seventy just five years later!
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Feb 24, 2020
BLP:84 The Most Affordable Way To Get Swag with Jack Beile
Jared bring on Jack Beile of Left Hand promotions to discuss how swag items can make a huge impact on your business!
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Feb 17, 2020
BLP 83: The Growth of US Trans with Ray Roche
Jared brings Ray onto the show to talk about US Trans and the upward growth they've had since starting!
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Feb 10, 2020
BLP 82: Bulkloads State of the Union
In honor of the Presidential State of the Union speech, Jared & Hailey sit down and discuss the state of the union of Bulkloads! They highlight the mile stones of 2019 and discuss the future of 2020 for Bulkloads.com!
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Feb 3, 2020
BLP 80: How Brazil Successfully Conducted a Nationwide Trucking Strike
Jared brings on fellow employee Caleb Kindle to discuss his time spent in Brazil last summer. Caleb goes in depth about how the trucking industry in Brazil organized a strike on an app and how it succeeded.
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Jan 27, 2020
BLP 80: The Benefits to Using a Fuel Card with Brian Huber
Jared discusses with Brian Huber, from Fuel Plus, the benefits of having a fuel card!!
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Jan 20, 2020
BLP: 79 Social Media Tips to Grow your Business with Kesha Alexander
Jared brings Kesha Alexander onto the show today to discuss the importance of social media and how you can improve your presence! They also discuss the "5 M's of Marketing"! Listen to find out what they are!!
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Jan 13, 2020
BLP 78: How to Succeed in Trucking with Tim Brady!
Jared and Tim discuss the five key elements to success! 2020 is here and as cliche as it is, it's good to have goals in mind that you want to achieve! Tim really dives in to explain the crucial aspects to consider when creating a new trucking business!
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Jan 6, 2020
BLP: 77 A Driver App To Manage Internal Facility Information with Nicole Mitchell
Jared brings on Nicole Mitchell of Liquid Trucking to talk about the new driver app, "Delivery Recon"! This app is a miracle worker when it comes to managing facility information internally.
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Dec 30, 2019
BLP 076: "With You To Haul and Back" With Mark Nelsen
Jared speaks with Mark Nelson of Bosselman Enterprises about the "With You to Haul and Back" Campagin. Bosselman Enterprises is out of Grand Island NE.
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Dec 23, 2019
BLP 075: Experiences in Freight Tech Startups with Logistics Enthusiast, Jeff Ogren
In today's episode, Jared interviews Jeff about not only Veritread and how it can help truckers, but also Jeff's experiences and how he got to where he is today.
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Dec 16, 2019
BLP 074: Truckin' Angels for Christ with Monda Beedle
Today Hailey sits down with Mona Beedle, the founder of Truckin' Angels for Christ. This is a non-profit christian organization that allows truckers in need or crisis to seek help, refuge, and God. Mental health in truckers is so crucial and Mona saw the need and filled the gaps.
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Dec 9, 2019
BLP 073: How to Prevent Commodities Freezing in Your Trailer with Tim Carr of Cold Release
It is amazing how many different things can freeze when you are hauling bulk freight in the winter. You need to be concerned about more than just the freight you are hauling. Simple moisture buildup can cause you problems.
Today Jared speaks with Tim Carr of Cold Release to try and help you mitigate these problems before they ever start.
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Dec 2, 2019
BLP 072: Hauling Gold For Northwest Transportation Services
Today Jared speaks with Casey Thompson and Ryan Tracy, both dispatchers for Northwest Transportation Services come on today to talk about about everything from hauling gold to how you deal with very valuable loads.
They will also be talking about growing their services from the Northwest to all over the United States.
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Nov 25, 2019
BLP 071: A Farming Start Leads To A Trucking Company
This podcast is with Loni Martin and Marlene Doar of Rock Wells in Leesville SC. Today Jared showcases their business and talks with them about their beginnings in farming which led to becoming a trucking company, retail store and brokerage today.
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Nov 18, 2019
BLP 070: Owner Operator Vs. Company Driver
In the bulk freight industry there are a lot of decisions that have to be made to develop the most rewarding and most beneficial path for you and your family. The biggest of these decisions might be whether to be an owner operator or a company driver.
Today Jared takes a look at this issue with guest, Tim Brady.
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Nov 11, 2019
BLP 069: Upcoming Projects With Conveyabull
Today Jared speaks with Mike Gomez and Dylan Dufner of Conveyabull. There are new things in the pipeline, and today we are going to tell you all about them.
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Nov 4, 2019
BLP 068: Hauling Apples & Cherries And Other Produce
Today Hailey speaks with Candy Saunders about becoming a produce hauler, her preference on trailers and much, much more. Candy will speak about hauling produce like apples and cherries. And, they will even discuss the size of the apple industry and how apples are stored.
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Oct 28, 2019
BLP 067: Digitally Connecting Farmers With Grain Buyers
Today Jared speaks with Faith Larson of Grainbridge about their new platform that digitally connects farmers with grain buyers. If you have wanted to find a different way to connect, you may have just found your answer.
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Oct 21, 2019
BLP 066: The State Of The Oil And Gas Industry
Today Jared speaks with Blue Sexton of Vertex Transit, LLC about the state of the oil and gas industry. Anyone in the bulk freight industry knows what kind of an impact this is having on their bottom line. Jared and Blue will discuss what carriers can do to weather the storm.
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Oct 14, 2019
BLP 065: Understanding Fuel Surcharges
Today Jared discusses the gray areas in fuel surcharges with Wayne Levinson and a lot of the topics about rates that people don’t understand. When are fuel surcharges used most frequently? Why were fuel surcharges started in the first place? Examples of how fuel surcharges work and how they might different for a shipper as opposed to a carrier.
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Oct 7, 2019
BLP 064: Finding More Value In Crops And Streamlining The Business Of Farming
Chad Sager with Farm Strategy of Ellsworth, Kanas, a long time friend and co-worker of Jared’s, comes on to speak about pain points in farming, finding more value in crops and streamlining the business of farming. Also, they will discuss helping wheat mills to source grain from specific companies, and matching all of these processes up.
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Sep 30, 2019
BLP 063: Pointers For Success In Bulk Freight Trucking
Ken Foltz with Foltz Trucking comes on the show. Foltz Trucking is probably the largest hopper carrier in North America with over 200 hopper trailers. Ken talks about pointers for success, how they’ve grown and why some carriers struggle with just a few trailers and others grow as large as Foltz Trucking. Ken also talks about hiring a nutrition coach to work with their driver’s for their long term health and putting refrigerators in their trucks to increase healthy food options for drivers.
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Sep 23, 2019
BLP 062: Marketing Bulk Freight Services Through Social Media
Hailey Gilbreath hosts again, and we are talking about marketing. Hailey will be speaking with Matt Mecum, a member on Bulkloads and business owner. Matt started a Facebook group called “Bulk Haulers” which has been very successful. It is one of the largest groups of this nature on Facebook.
Matt Will talk about how he created a community of bulk haulers as well as marketing in today’s episode. Matt will also discuss how supportive this community is of its members.
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Sep 16, 2019
BLP 061: Women In Bulk Freight Trucking
Hailey Gilbreath hosts the show today highlighting women in truck driving. Hailey discusses what percent of truck drivers are women, promoting women in truck driving considering the current truck driver shortage with Diane Baumann of Pony Creek LLC out of Bell Fourche, South Dakota.
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Sep 9, 2019
BLP #060: Confused By Federal Trucking Regulations? Listen To This Episode.
Andrea Marks is back on the show to talk about HOS and a new open forum where drivers can be a voice about these provisions. Drivers are angry with the FMCSA, and Andrea addresses this on the show today and how she is advocating for drivers in Washington D.C. Andrea will also talk about the Great American Truck Show and what she was doing at that event. Andrea also talks about how Trucker Nation is there to coach you through this.
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Sep 2, 2019
BLP 059: Understanding Chain Of Command In Your Business
Hailey Gilbreath and Tim Brady both appear on today’s episode to help discuss “chain of command”. As your business grows it is crucial to understand how to create a chain of command, set up systems and create a business that can run without you there if you ever want to take a vacation.
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Aug 26, 2019
BLP 058: Can We Apply Satellite Image Data To The Trucking World?
Today Jared speaks with Jim O’Brien, co-founder of Agrograph from Madison, Wisconsin. He discusses how working in weather forecasting, specifically The Weather Channel, led him to use satellite image data in agriculture to his own business. Satellite data can tell you what crop is in a field, what kind of yield the crop will produce and much more from the images you receive. But Jared asks, “are there ways to apply this to the trucking world”?
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Aug 19, 2019
BLP 057: The USDA And Rules That Pertain To Bulk Trucking
Today we start out by asking Hailey a few questions: What is an ELD and what is the HOS Ag Exemption? Then Jared speaks with Andrea Marks from the USDA and the non-profit organization “Trucker Nation” joins Jared today to explain rules that pertain to trucking. As an example, “process food, feed” and other confusing term in the federal rules.
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Aug 12, 2019
BLP 056: Why Trucking Companies Fail
Tim Brady joins Jared again today to discuss this hot button topic, "Why do trucking companies fail?" They will discuss the “The Big Four Mistakes” that trucking companies make. It is always great to have Tim on and to borrow his expertise.
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Aug 5, 2019
BLP 055: Rates In The Trucking Market
Today Jared speaks with Jon Scheve of Superior Foods in Minnesota. Superior Foods is a commodity and feed trading company, and they trade any commodity that you can think of! They also put on grain marketing workshops and seminars about topics like using options and futures contracts.
In this interview with Jon they discuss the trucking market, how rates happen, how rates go up and down and how they are determined. Jon and Jared also discuss setting goals on a price and then executing when that price happens.
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Jul 29, 2019
BLP 054: How To Develop Great Relationships With Your Shippers And Carrier Base.
Today Jared speaks with Michael Tims, owner of PT Brokers. They discuss how this company has grown over the past 20 years since its inception and how to develop great relationships with your shippers and carrier base. Plus there is a chance for you to receive a free hat or shirt by just sending a text message!
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Jul 22, 2019
BLP 053: Will There Be More Bulk Truck Freight Opportunities This Year?
Today we get an introduction to Hailey Gilbreath and her take on the wheat harvest. Then Troy Presley with Comark Equity Alliance comes on to talk about the Kansas wheat harvest and opportunities being created for truck freight because of varying crop conditions throughout the country.
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Jul 15, 2019
BLP 052: Using Anti-Tipping Devices To Keep You Upright On The Job
Today Jimmy Wink with WINK ANTI TIP joins Jared to speak about anti-tip devices. They discuss how an anti-tipping system will take control of the trailer if it senses a tip. How putting sensors on the frame rather than the axle helps to detect a tip much sooner. And how using anti-tipping devices to keep you upright on the job.
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Jul 8, 2019
BLP 051: Understanding The Hemp Industry
Today Jared speaks with Kelly Wilson of Wilson Bulk Transport about hemp. They talk all about hemp's relationship with agriculture, why hemp is not marijuana, a strain of hemp that has little to no THC and how state and federal rules regarding hemp are not consistent.
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Jul 1, 2019
BLP 050: How To Negotiate Rates Appropriately And Insure Profitability
Tim Brady, industry expert, is back on the show today to talk about market freight volatility. We talk about rates, making sure you are profitable and knowing your costs. We go long today! Lots to talk about.
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Jun 24, 2019
BLP 049: Connecting Grain Companies With Farmers
Today Jared talks with Blake Early of Agrihound all about connecting grain companies with farmers and helping to provide education on different options that grain farmers have. This will be a great episode for commodity traders, grain merchandisers and farmers who haul commodities.
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Jun 17, 2019
BLP 048: What To Look For In New And Used Trucks, Trends And Glider Kits
What to look for in new as well as used trucks, trends happening in the trucking market and how glider kits are going away. Today Tyler Allison hosts the show and talks with Colton Webb of MHC Kenworth in Springfield, Missouri.
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Jun 10, 2019
BLP 047: A New Hopper Trailer From Eby Trailer
Today Jared speaks with Travis Eby from Eby Trailer of Blue Ball, Pennsylvania all about this "slick" new trailer.
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Jun 3, 2019
BLP 046: On Board Truck Scales With Michael Ferguson Of Air Weigh
Today Jared talks with Michael Ferguson, national account manager of Air Weigh about on board truck scales and how this can help you avoid a bad situation.
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May 27, 2019
BLP 045: Industry Growth, Ups And Downs With Curt Visser of Visser Trucking
What is going on in the bulk shipping industry? What is the good? What is the bad? Find out today when Jared speaks with Curt Visser of Visser Trucking?
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May 20, 2019
BLP 044:The value of and underlying benefits of using load boards with Tim Brady, back on the show
How does using load boards help you and create value? Today Jared talks about that very topic as Tim Brady returns to the show.
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May 13, 2019
BLP 043: Commodity trailer technologies and an upcoming 50th anniversary celebration with Dan Taylor, Regional Manager of Western Trailer from Boise, Idaho
What technologies go into commodity trailers? Find out today when Jared speaks with Dan Taylor, the regional manager of Western Trailer from Boise, Idaho!
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May 6, 2019
BLP 042: Debunking the Myths of Freight Factoring With Rachael Biesterfeld and Aaron Hoffman Of Smart Freight Funding
What is freight factoring and how do we separate truth from fiction? Join Jared today as he speaks with the crew at Smart Freight Funding to discuss exactly this!
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Apr 29, 2019
BLP 041: Colton Chase Of Kismet, Kansas Talks About The Truck Show Industry And Bulk Hauling
Is your rig a "show truck"? It probably is and you just don't know it!
Join Jared today as he interviews Colton Chase about the truck show industry, and find out if this is something you can do!
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Apr 22, 2019
BLP 040: Vibration Systems For Dry Bulk Tankers With Michael Holland Of Martin Vibration Systems
Have you ever wondered how vibration systems for dry bulk tankers work? What about improving your ability to clean out your tanks? Today, Jared speaks with Michael Holland of Martin Vibration Systems about just that.
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Apr 15, 2019
BLP 039: Caleb Kindle interviews Blake Naugle from Naugle Trucking LLC about helping younger drivers in the trucking industry.
Today, guest host Caleb Kindle, gets on the phone with Blake Naugle form Naugle Trucking to talk about helping younger drivers in the industry. What advice do they need, and what can be done to give younger drivers a leg up.
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Apr 8, 2019
BLP 038: Women In Trucking with Angelica Larsson, professional truck driver from Sweden
Trucking is a very challenging career. How much more challenging is it for women? Today Jared speaks with Angelica Larsson, all the way from Sweden about this very topic.
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Apr 1, 2019
BLP 037: Wayne Levinson Is Back To Discuss Calculating Rates
Has calculating shipping rates ever confused you? Today Jared talks with Wayne Levinson to break this down for you.
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Mar 25, 2019
BLP 036: Navigating The Freight Markets with Craig Fuller of Freightwaves
Ever wondered how to navigate through all the complex information in the freight markets? Find out today when Jared interviews Craig Fuller of Freightwaves!
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Mar 18, 2019
BLP 035: Getting Paid For Detention Time With Tim Brady
How much money is detention time costing you? Is it as expensive as deadheading? And, how can you get paid for this time? Today Jared speaks with Tim Brady about this topic and much more.
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Mar 11, 2019
BLP 034: Salt Shipping And Salt Innovations With Alex Hughes Of BlackStrap, Inc.
Have you ever wondered what it takes to ship salt? What about new innovations that increase profitability in this sector of bulk freight? Today Jared speaks with Alex Hughes of BlackStrap, Inc. about this very topic.
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Mar 4, 2019
BLP 033: When Your'e Not Able To Run Across State Lines Anymore With Ron Berneking From Minnesota
What happens to your career when suddenly you are not allowed to haul freight across state lines, and you are limited to in-state driving only? Today Jared speaks with Ron Berneking of Minnesota about this very topic.
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Feb 25, 2019
BLP 032: Building Shipper And Broker Relationships with Cameron Contini of B&M Contracting and guest host, Caleb Kindle
How do shippers and brokers build good working relationships with each other? Today, guest host Caleb Kindle, speaks with Cameron Contini of B&B Contracting about this very topic!
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Feb 18, 2019
BLP 031: Buying Directly From Farmers And Transporting To Feed Mills With Maggie Jo From Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods is a very large consumer of animal feeds. With that kind of demand for feed, why not purchase directly from farmers. Well, they do! Today Jared speaks with Maggie Jo from Tyson all about their process of buying directly from farmers and transporting to feed mills.
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Feb 11, 2019
BLP 030: Advertising On The Sides Of Truck Trailers With Big Rig Billboards
It is very interesting how advertising works, and where advertising can work. Somebody was smart enough to think about all the free space on the sides of truck trailers. Today Jared has an interview with Jeff Joyce of Big Rig Billboards about how they do this. If you have advertising space that you are not taking advantage of, this episode is just what you are looking for.
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Feb 4, 2019
BLP 029: Hauling And Clean Out For Bulk Produce And Pet Foods With Brock Massin Of Prostar Ventures
Ever wonder how to clean out your trailer after hauling bulk produce or pet foods? Find out today when Jared interviews Brock Massin of Prostar Ventures.
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Jan 28, 2019
BLP 028: Transporting Bulk Liquids With Wayne Levinson Of Bulk FR8
Do you have questions about transporting bulk freight? Today Jared talks with Wayne Levinson of Bulk FR8 and answers your questions.
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Jan 21, 2019
BLP 027: Legal Services For Trucking Companies With Jake Sitler Of CDL Legal
Legal Services For Trucking Companies With Jake Sitler Of CDL Legal.
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Jan 14, 2019
BLP 026 - A Different Way Of Collecting Past Due Payments With Jill Smith Of The Safen Group
Have you ever heard of a "pre-collection letter"? We hadn't either. This is a different way of collecting late or past-due payments without going to the full extent of collections and for a smaller fee. Learn all about it today.
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Jan 7, 2019
BLP 025: Where Is Trucking At Now And Where Will It Be In The Future With Russ O'Quinn of Tri-Star Logistics
What is our current state of trucking? More importantly, where is it going in the future? Jared asks those very questions to Russ O'Quinn of Tri-Star Logistics in today's episode of the Bulkloads Podcast.
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Dec 31, 2018
BLP 024: Hauling Product Containing Moisture During The Winter With Tim Carr Of Portable Crushing
Do you haul product containing moisture during wintertime? How do you get all of that off-loaded when you are driving in freezing temperatures? Find out today with Tim Carr of Protable Crushing as he talks with Jared about their product, Cold Release.
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Dec 24, 2018
BLP 023: A Community Christmas That Started In The Cab Of A Truck With Trent McCain Of McCain Enterprises
Today Jared talks with Trent McCain who started a viral effort to distribute gifts to children in his community by accident. A picture of his daughter's doll in the cab of his truck while he was at the feed elevator went viral and led to an incredible outcome for his community.
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Dec 17, 2018
BLP 022: Retaining & Recruiting Employees In Trucking With Tim Hammerich Of AgGrad
How do you effectively recruit and retain employees in an industry with the challenges of trucking? Find out today. Jared interviews Tim Hammerich of AgGrad from Eagle, Idaho.
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Dec 10, 2018
BLP 021: Surety & Freight Broker Bonds With Steve Haught Of JW Bond Consultants
Ever wonder how the surety and freight bond process works? Get educated today in this episode of the Bulkloads Podcast. Jared interviews Steve Haught of JW Bond Consultants.
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Dec 3, 2018
BLP 020: Marketing Grain With Alain Goubau Of Farm Lead
Everything you might want to know about marketing grain can be found in today's episode of the Bulkloads Podcast, featuring Alain Goubau of Farm Lead.
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Nov 26, 2018
BLP 019: The State Of The Commodity Market With Nate Broders Of First Rate Trading
What is the state of the current commodity market? Let's find out through the perspective of a trading perspective. Today Jared interviews Nate Broders of First Rate Trading from Omaha, Nebraska.
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Nov 19, 2018
BLP 018: Special Thanksgiving Episode With Tary Prewitt Of Cutoff Creek Transport
Spending your holidays on the road and away from family is part of the trucking business. Today Jared honors all drivers who make this sacrifice to keep America moving with special guest, Tary Prewitt of Cutoff Creek Transport from Dermott, Arkansas.
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Nov 12, 2018
BLP 017: Diesel ECM Tuning with Clint Ingham and Michael Granger Of J-Ball Electronics
Ever had questions about ECM tuning for your diesel? Get all of those answered today on the Bulkloads Podcast featuring Clint Ingham and Michael Granger of J-Ball Electronics.
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Nov 5, 2018
BLP 016: Credit Management With Chuck Bibb
Using credit in the bulk freight industry is a way of doing business. Learn how to manage your credit on this episode of the Bulkloads Podcast with Chuck Bibb.
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Oct 29, 2018
BLP 015: Barge Traffic With Tom Venable Of Basin Commerce
What would you like to know about barge traffic? All those questions can be answered today on the Bulkloads Podcast with Tom Venable of Basin Commerce.
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Oct 22, 2018
BLP 014: Pneumatic Freight With Timber Naegle Of Sutton Truck Line
What would you like to know about pneumatic freight? Let us help you answer those questions in this episode of the Bulkloads Podcast with Timber Naegle of Sutton Truck Line.
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Oct 15, 2018
BLP 013: Fuel Efficiency With Rob Brackett Of Turbo Turtle Logistics
Would you like to be more fuel efficient? Let's look at how to do that in this episode.
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Oct 8, 2018
BLP 012: Factoring For The Bulk Freight Industry With Rachael Biesterfeld Of Smart Freight Funding
Everything you need to know about factoring in the bulk freight industry is in this episode!
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Oct 1, 2018
BLP 011: Trucking In The Oil Fields Of Texas with Mike Cole of Bobeaux Trucking & Oilfield Services
How is trucking done in the oilfields of Texas and beyond? Find out today on the Bulkloads Podcast.
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Sep 24, 2018
BLP 010: Should Teen Drivers Be Allowed With Robert Weiner
Whether or not teen drivers should be allowed to drive across state lines. That is the question. We discuss it today with Robert Weiner.
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Sep 17, 2018
BLP 009: Finding The Best Truck Insurance For Grain Haulers With Tracy Moore
How do you find the best truck insurance if you are a grain hauler?
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Sep 10, 2018
BLP 008: Similarities And Differences In Trucking In Canada And The United States With Nancy Harder
What similarities are there between Canada and the United States in bulk trucking? Our guest, Nancy Harder, helps us understand that today.
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Sep 3, 2018
BLP 007: Successes In Bulk Trucking With Ed Decker
This week Jared talks about successes in bulk trucking with Ed Decker. They also discuss rates, rate negotiations and how to speak with your clients when negotiating rates.
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Aug 27, 2018
BLP 006: Brokerage In The Bulk Truck Freight Industry With Blane Neufeld
How does brokerage in the bulk freight industry work? Find out through this interview with Blane Neufeld.
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Aug 20, 2018
BLP 005: The Benefits Of Using A Trailer Vibrator With Craig Macklin
Ever wondered if a trailer vibrator could help you? Find out all about it today with Craig Macklin of Cleveland Vibrator.
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Aug 13, 2018
BLP 004: How Fuel Cards Work And Can Benefit You With Brian Huber
Ever wonder how fuel cards work and what the benefits are to you? Find out today in our interview with Brian Huber.
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Aug 6, 2018
BLP 003: The Current Challenges In Bulk Trucking With Curt Visser
What are the current challenges you are facing, and how will you diversify?
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Jul 30, 2018
BLP 002: Wheat Harvest And Trucking With Fred Schweer
How is the wheat harvest going impact your business and the bulk freight industry?
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Jul 19, 2018
BLP 001: How Drought Conditions Will Affect Trucking In The Midwest With Chad Villwok
How are drought conditions in the Mid-West going to impact your bottom line when it comes to hauling commodities?
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