The Miles and Mentors Trucking Podcast
Welcome to “Miles and Mentors,” a leading trucking podcast in the logistics industry. We connect with successful professionals from all sectors of logistics, exploring their personal journeys and the invaluable insights they’ve gained throughout their careers. Each episode delves into the experiences of industry veterans, uncovering the challenges they’ve faced, the lessons they’ve learned, and the achievements that have marked their careers. Through candid conversations, we aim to create a rich mentorship resource that benefits the next generation of trucking professionals, providing them with the wisdom and guidance needed to succeed. Tune in to “Miles and Mentors” for engaging and insightful episodes that drive the future of logistics forward.
Episodes
What if surviving in trucking was not just about grit, but about getting smart, staying prepared, and protecting your reputation?
In this episode of Miles and Mentors: A Trucking Podcast, Steve Vest, founder of Nationwide Equipment Transportation, shares lessons from over 20 years in freight. From starting out as an owner-operator to becoming a successful freight broker and social media educator, Steve explains what it takes to bui...
What if growing your trucking company wasn’t about overnight success, but building a playbook that stands the test of time?
In this episode of Miles and Mentors: A Trucking Podcast, Anthony Villanueva, a seasoned logistics professional with 18 years in the trenches, shares his story of transitioning from mortgages to mastering freight, along with his lessons in building relationships, staying persistent, a...
What if scaling your fleet meant skipping the load board altogether?
In this episode of Miles and Mentors: A Trucking Podcast, Roy Craigen, founder and president of Transcom Fleet Services, delivers decades of wisdom from the cab to the C-suite. Raised in the industry and seasoned through transforming trucking companies across North America, Roy explains why most startups fail and how to build lasting, compliant, and efficient ope...
What if launching your own trucking company led to your next big idea in freight tech?
In this episode of Miles and Mentors: A Trucking Podcast, Alex Snook, CEO of OnSight and co-owner of Presidential Trucking, shares his journey from dispatching loads to building both a carrier and a logistics tech startup. A full truckload theft became the unexpected spark that pushed Alex to create OnSight, a driver che...
What if the way you scale is the reason your trucking business fails?
In this episode of Miles and Mentors: A Trucking Podcast, Jeremy Wardle, Director of Sales at TAFS, Inc., delivers critical insight on the financial decisions that make or break new carriers. With 17 years in freight factoring and logistics support, Jeremy explains how to survive downturns, manage cash flow, and scale with intention, not desperation.
What if failure was just your training ground for success in trucking?
In this episode of Miles and Mentors: A Trucking Podcast, Malcolm Smith, founder and CEO of the National Dump Truck Association, breaks down the business side of dump trucking, one of the industry's most misunderstood sectors.
A former PE teacher turned trucking mentor, Malcolm shares how a failed 18-wheeler venture led him to build a n...
What if the key to protecting your cargo was preparation—not reaction? In this episode of Miles and Mentors: A Trucking Podcast, freight fraud prevention expert Claudia Catlett returns to share frontline strategies that every carrier should know.
As Risk Manager at General Transportation and a key voice in the Freight Fraud Task Force, Claudia brings deep insights into cargo theft, insurance challenges, an...
What happens when life pivots you from construction into logistics? For Rodney Spillman, it meant building a career from the ground up - one conversation at a time.
In this episode of Miles and Mentors: A Trucking Podcast, host Alex chats with Rodney Spillman, Driver Recruitment Manager at TransAm Trucking. Rodney shares his journey into the industry, the realities of driver recruitment today, and what it ...
How far can mentorship, grit, and people-first leadership really take you in the logistics industry? Matt West proves it can take you all the way to the top.
In this episode of Miles and Mentors: A Trucking Podcast, host Alex talks with Matt West, CEO of Route Consultant, about his journey from entry-level roles to leading one of the most dynamic consultancy firms in the route-based logistics space. With o...
What does it take to sustain a trucking company for over 80 years — and still remain hands-on in every shift? Jason Reed, President and CEO of Reed’s Fuel and Trucking, reveals the power of legacy, logistics precision, and putting people first.
In this episode of Miles and Mentors: A Trucking Podcast, host Alex sits down with Jason Reed — fourth-generation trucker and head of Reed’s Fuel and Trucking — to ...
What does it really take to survive — and thrive — in the logistics industry for over 45 years? How do you turn decades of failure and mentorship into a thriving freight business? Jeff Dickinson lays it all out.
In this episode of Miles and Mentors: A Trucking Podcast, host Alex sits down with Jeff Dickinson — founder of RGTX Logistics Solutions, industry veteran, and host of The Storytelling Chronicles — ...
Is your trucking business protected from the biggest risks on the road? Are you unknowingly making mistakes that could cost you thousands in claims? Claudia Catlett breaks down the essentials of risk management and insurance in the trucking industry.
In this episode of Miles and Mentors: A Trucking Podcast, host Alex sits down with Claudia Catlett of General Transportation to discuss the critical mistakes ...
Is AI in trucking moving faster than we think? Are truckers leaving money on the table with outdated financial strategies? Blake Lappen returns to tackle the biggest shifts happening in the industry right now.
In this episode of Miles and Mentors: A Trucking Podcast, host Alex welcomes back Blake Lappen, founder of Spot On and No Dwell, for his second appearance. Blake shares insights on improving trucking...
Is truck parking the biggest hidden challenge in logistics today?
In this episode of Miles and Mentors: A Trucking Podcast, host Alex sits down with Neal Revane, Director of Marketing at Freight Ninja LLC, to discuss two major topics in trucking: the role of marketing in logistics and the ongoing truck parking crisis.
Neal shares his journey from digital marketing in the medical device and manufacturing industries to leading Freig...
In this episode of Miles and Mentors: A Trucking Podcast, host Alex sits down with Hunter Woodfin, Southeastern Sales Executive at PCT Logistics, Inc. and co-host of The Logistics Lounge. Hunter shares his journey from studying
In Episode 28 of Miles and Mentors: A Trucking Podcast, host Alex sits down with Katie Kaczmarek, Training Coordinator at Bridge Logistics, to discuss her unconventional career shift into freight brokerage and logistics leadership.
Freight fraud is costing the trucking industry millions—are you protected? In this episode of Miles and Mentors: A Trucking Podcast, host Alex sits down with John Cantera Jr., a 25-year veteran in logistics and supply chain management, known a...
Long detention times are costing carriers time and money—how can trucking businesses eliminate them for good?
In this episode of Miles and Mentors: A Trucking Podcast, host Alex sits down with Blake Lappan, founder of
Thousands of individuals with a criminal record struggle to find stable jobs—but what if trucking could be the answer?
In this episode, James Hazelton of FreeWorld shares how his organization is transforming lives by helping justice-impacted individuals earn their Read more
Can Smarter Tech Fix Trucking’s Biggest Challenges?
The logistics industry is evolving fast—but outdated systems still slow down carriers and brokers. Could AI-powered TMS technology be the key to streamlining operations and boosting efficienc...
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