From Roofing to Freight Leadership with Jeff Dickinson | A Trucking Podcast

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 — to explore his journey from roofing contractor to logistics leader. Known across the industry as The Bodacious Cowboy, Jeff shares hard-earned wisdom on business building, carrier relationships, and the freight fraud epidemic.

From the power of paperwork and listening with intent, to mentoring the next generation and leading the charge against fraud, Jeff’s perspective is rooted in authenticity, discipline, and decades in the trenches. If you're serious about long-term success in this industry, this episode is your blueprint.

Episode Highlights: 

 📍 00:00:00 – Meet Jeff Dickinson: From roofing to logistics legend
📍 00:01:45 – The near-death moment that changed Jeff’s career path
📍 00:04:56 – How failure, discipline, and mentors shaped his rise
📍 00:08:05 – The freight tech gap: Adapting to stay relevant
📍 00:10:14 – Owning your path: Why not every company is a fit
📍 00:14:12 – Mentorship vs. consulting: Why Jeff gives back
📍 00:18:56 – “Control the controllables”: Managing stress in logistics
📍 00:21:05 – Year one revenue: Why Jeff only made $900
📍 00:25:09 – Spot market vs. dedicated: How Jeff runs RGTX
📍 00:29:00 – Budgeting, break-even points & why many fail
📍 00:32:09 – Freight fraud realities & Jeff’s work with the Task Force
📍 00:37:21 – The origin of “The Bodacious Cowboy”
📍 00:41:20 – Empowering Women in Logistics: Behind the movement
📍 00:46:16 – Legacy leadership: Why mentorship matters most

🎙 About Our Guest:
Jeff Dickinson is the founder of RGTX Logistics Solutions and host of The Storytelling Chronicles. With over 45 years in logistics, Jeff has held roles across warehousing, brokerage, carrier operations, and consulting. He’s also a leading voice in fraud prevention as part of the national Freight Fraud Task Force, and the co-host of Empowering Women in Logistics, a platform focused on recognition and inclusion across the industry.

Contact: [e-mail]
Learn more: https://www.rgtxlogistics.com
The Storytelling Chronicles – Mondays, 2:30 PM EST

Connect with Jeff:
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffdickinsonlogistics

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