Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

May 21 2024 39 mins 5
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This is Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast. Join host Brent Hutto as he explores the… world of trucking and freight management. We're diving deep into the freight industry and uncovering why the trucking industry is more crucial now than ever before. Listen to uncover the driving forces behind successful trucking businesses and hear from the hardworking truckers who keep the world moving. Get ready to hit the road with us!

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The Role of Building Trust, Slow Growth, and Quality Content in Business Success with Paul Jaroslawski

May 21 2024 41 mins  
In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Paul Jaroslawski, President and Founder of Freight Caviar and co-founder of Shipper CRM. Together, they explore Paul's background in transportation, the challenges of running a media business, and the importance of building relationships and focusing on quality content in business.

Overcoming self-doubt and embracing entrepreneurship with Trey Griggs of BETA Consulting Group

May 14 2024 46 mins  
In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Trey Griggs, Founder and CEO of BETA Consulting Group. Together, they explore Trey’s journey through sales and freight brokerage to founding his own business, and his advice and strategies on turning customers into fans.

Changing the Way Owner-Operators Think with Todd Amen of ATBS

May 07 2024 39 mins  
In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Todd Amen, President and CEO of ATBS. Together, they explore the history of ATBS, including the initial challenges of simply getting drivers interested, as well as the realities of working with your family.

Navigating Trucking Law with Attorney Marc Blubaugh

Apr 16 2024 41 mins  
In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Marc Blubaugh, Partner at Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan and Aronoff. Together, they explore the need for business owners to be proactive in keeping up to date with the laws that affect them, how to navigate broker-carrier relationships and the widespread implications of the passing of Assembly Bill

Rethinking Trucking Standards with Joel Morrow of Alpha Drivers Testing & Consulting

Apr 09 2024 45 mins  
In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Joel Morrow, CEO of Alpha Drivers Testing & Consulting. Together, they dive into the role of efficiency and time value in the trucking industry and explore the benefits of the 6x2 axle configuration, the importance of understanding the difference between gross and net, and how to manage time and sp

The State of Global Transportation with Lee Klaskow of Bloomberg Intelligence

Apr 02 2024 36 mins  
In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Lee Klaskow, Senior Analyst of Freight Transportation and Logistics at Bloomberg Intelligence and Host of Talking Transports. Together, they explore Lee’s journey from Wall Street to transportation, the current state of the global markets, and how the transportation industry has shifted over the

The Power of Community in Trucking with Mutha Trucker News' Alex Mai

Mar 26 2024 39 mins  
In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Alex Mai, Owner and voice of Mutha Trucker News. Together, they explore the history of Mutha Trucker right from its origins as Alex’s personal vlogging channel. They also discuss the importance of relationships and communication in the trucking industry and offer advice on how best to use social

Trucking's Hidden Weapon: How Kevin Rutherford Helps Owner-Operators Succeed

Mar 19 2024 46 mins  
In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Kevin Rutherford, Owner and Presenter of LetsTruck. Together, they explore Kevin’s journey to becoming the go-to resource for owner-operators everywhere.

Navigating the Jump from Brokerage to Journalism with Grace Sharkey of FreightWaves

Mar 12 2024 38 mins  
In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Grace Sharkey, the host of FreightWaves Drive Time on SiriusXM. Together, they explore her career from brokerage to journalist, highlighting the power of a scrappy mentality, why investments need to be made into people, and the challenges that come from switching sectors.

Inside the Mid-America Trucking Show with Show Manager Toby Young

Mar 05 2024 43 mins  
In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Toby Young, Show Manager for the Mid-America Trucking Show. Join them as they explore handling conflict resolution in a family-run business, how to lead by example, and how the Mid-America Trucking Show has changed over the past few years to focus more on education.