Coffee w/#The Freight Coach
Conversations with the every day person, by the every day person. This show is about giving us all a voice on a wide range of topics!
Episodes
Our friend Sean Smith from Denim is back on the show, and today, he shares tons of advice for freight brokers and other industry professionals about what shippers are looking for when choosing freight partners!
Tune in to know shippers’ sentiments in the current market condition, what brokers should prioritize to enhance service delivery and relationships, the importance of effective billing and clean back...
Get the latest equipment financing and industry updates from today’s returning guest, James Currier of Finloc!
James shares what Ontario is facing that affects freight volumes, the impact of frequent tariff announcements and geopolitical tensions, the overall market volatility, and the importance of preparing for cyclical economic changes!
About James Currier
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Today, our first guest for the week, Garrett Bowers of Bowers Trucking, explains the significance of face-to-face networking and its role in building relationships within the transportation industry!
Garrett highlights how crucial it is to create a personal connection with potential clients, build systems for business development, prospect consistently, enhance transparency, and operate teams efficiently f...
Dive into our last guest this week, Ed Burns from Burns Logistics, discussing the latest trends in freight and the impact of tariffs and politics on the industry!
Ed shares the importance of operational resilience and effective cost management in the current market downturn, a platform to improve contract freight opportunities for shippers and carriers, the current market instability and tariff uncertainty...
Today, Velocitor Solution’s Rudy Nemeth talks about the evolution of fleet technology from digitizing basic processes to integrated platforms that enhance safety and efficiency!
Rudy highlights how utilizing AI in fleet management helps identify safety issues, existing data challenges in logistics companies, cash flow constraints faced by small businesses, and the benefits of technology advancements!
In this episode, you’ll hear an analysis of what shippers look for when selecting freight providers, their sentiments and challenges, and how to build long-term relationships with them effectively. Tune in so you won’t miss another discussion that will help you stand out as a freight broker!
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Today, we’re joined by incredible women in transportation, Lacey Olson and Amanda Haire - the co-founders of Transport Express!
Despite coming from different industries, Lacey and Amanda share how they got into the freight business and continue to thrive, their challenges due to changing market conditions, and their focus on promoting a work-life balance, creating standard operating procedures, training ma...
Tune in and be updated today on the current transportation industry, with significant capacity and challenges in customer relationships, regional freight trends, insights on the impact of upcoming NMFC code changes, and the significance of continuous business development in a competitive market!
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Let’s end this week with more business growth strategies with today’s guest, John Marienau of Valey, sharing his real industry experience!
John highlights the challenges and successes of entrepreneurship in freight, the importance of consistent daily effort and sustainable work practices, Valey’s comprehensive staffing solutions, and his goal to promote a supportive entrepreneurial community!
If you’re looking for more strategies to operate and manage your freight business efficiently, look no further and listen to our guest, Kyle Lintner!
Kyle emphasizes improving cash flow and profitability, key business assessment processes, the importance of automation, balancing technology and human interaction, and leveraging AI tools for various tasks!
About Kyle Lintner
In this episode, we’ve got another incredible guest, Sean Dehan from Truckstop!
Sean talks about the importance of adapting to challenging market dynamics, longer sales cycles post-COVID, Truckstop’s strategy for building long-term relationships and effective communication, future development plans, and more that you shouldn’t miss!
About Sean Dehan
Sean Dehan is th...
Whether you’re an aspiring or experienced freight broker, listen to this episode with our returning guest from Rocket Shipping, Gabe Pankonin, as he shares his expert insights on upcoming NMFC code changes!
Gabe explains how the NMFC changes could represent a significant shift in transportation, the opportunities for brokers to provide proactive analysis, and more about cold calling success, resolving oper...
Today, Bob King of Sage Freight brings his over thirty years of experience in the transportation industry and the entrepreneurial mindset that keeps him thriving and growing!
Bob emphasizes prioritizing revenue-generating activities, accepting personal liability impacts decision-making, and promoting long-term customer relationships. Tune in to unpack more from this episode!
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Want to learn more about refrigerated freight for the food and beverage industry? Listen to this week’s last guest, Michael Cherney, the co-founder and CEO of Cooler Logistics!
Michael shares his shift from the financial services sector to founding Cooler Logistics, their company’s strategic focus on small to mid-sized customers, innovative operational approaches using technology, and the importance of cus...
Today, you’ll hear more market trends within the trucking industry, sales prospecting strategies, implementing better financial planning, and leveraging AI for operational efficiency! Tune in so you won’t miss an episode that is valuable for your freight business!
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Listen to our featured guest today, Scooter Sayers of Cubiscan, sharing their role in the logistics industry, their four decades of journey, and Cubiscan’s advanced automated dimensioning systems!
Scooter delves into the upcoming National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) changes, the importance of shippers understanding these changes to minimize invoice discrepancies and optimize pallet dimensioning pro...
In this episode, we’ve invited a talent acquisition expert from Global Executive Solutions Group, Josiah DiPaolo, to discuss the intricacies of recruiting effective people within the transportation industry!
Tune in to hear his insights on the job market, the demand for specific freight expertise, particularly in sales roles, and his advice for freight businesses!
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What’s the key to maintaining a core competency in freight and succeeding for a multi-generational family-owned trucking business? Today, we’ve got an incredible guest, Pamela Polyak of Polyak Trucking, and hear her real-world experience, business strategies, and commitment to industry improvement!
Some Takeaways From This Episode:
- Strategic Company Focus: Polyak Trucking,...
Listen to our last guest this week, Rob Rajfer, the founder and CEO of Waggon, as he speaks about his entrepreneurial journey and success in the transportation industry!
Here’s What to Learn From This Episode:
In this episode, Joe Ohr and Holly Taylor let us explore the powerful features of NMFTA’s new freight classification tool, the ClassIT+! Don’t miss out on this discussion to hear how ClassIT+ can help navigate NMFC changes!
Here’s What to Learn From This Episode:
- ClassIT+ Launch: Significant focus on the upcoming NMFC code changes with a rollout date of July 19, 2025 and i...
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