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In this week's episode of the FreightCaviar Podcast, we sat down with Adán Capuchino Monrreal, México Branch Director at Little John Transportation Services Inc., and Sergio I Martinez Hinojosa, Operations Supervisor. They discuss the advantages of being a Landstar agent, the future of nearshoring in Mexico, and the impact tariffs are currently having on businesses.This episode is sponsored by Epay Manager, TextLocate, WireBee and FreightFlex.Interested in sponsoring our podcast? Send us an email at pbj@freightcaviar.com.Subscribe for more!

Transport Topics is the news leader in trucking and freight transportation. Today's briefing covers CVSA's recommendation on driver personal conveyance time, Class 8 retail sales in April and Landstar's first-quarter earnings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's edition of Overdrive Radio, January Trucker of the Month Ken Brodeur, owner-operator out of Escondido, California, tells the tale of his circuitous path to trucking over three decades of prior IT tech and music-industry careers. He leased and then purchased his first and current truck in 2016, a new Kenworth W9 that he's kept in great working order ever since, with a diligent maintenance approach, some good luck, and plenty in the way of shrewd decision-making over tumultuous years for trucking, the economy in general and more. The flatbedder's experienced highs and lows through his now half-decade in business with authority, before that leased to Landstar, learning from successes and failures and putting them into practice. In essence, as a fellow owner and friend said about him in Cole's feature story, Brodeur's just “one of them good old success stories” in trucking. In some ways, Brodeur's is a story that repeats itself all around the nation for owner-operators who successfully manage revenue against costs for solid income. It's a tale of a man who “started with a big company and moved his way up, bought himself a truck, got himself a trailer and watched his Ps and Qs," his friend said. "Just a true owner-operator.” Meantime, Brodeur's made good on a long-term goal of greater control of his life, with full control of his business. Read more about owner-operator Ken Brodeur in Matt Cole's feature attendant to his January honor: https://www.overdriveonline.com/trucker-of-the-year/article/15736267/trucker-of-the-month-throws-chains-tarps-after-decades-in-it Nominate your own business or that of another deserving owner you admire for Overdrive's 2025 Trucker of the Year award: https://overdriveonline.com/toptrucker

Today, let's delve into Dr. James Kenny's extensive marketing, finance, and sales background within the transportation business! Jim focuses on establishing robust sales systems, keeping consistent and repeatable behaviors within the sales process, addressing business needs over personal rapport, the challenges of maintaining discipline in sales practices, and concentrating on output metrics!  To register for the 2025 TIA Sales Success Summit, go to https://shorturl.at/ONQc4!   About Dr. James Kenny Dr. Kenny taught and researched Strategic Marketing, Professional Selling, Sales Management, and Third-party Logistics. During his twenty-five years at Western Illinois University, he was nominated for Teacher of the Year fourteen times and won three times. He also received the Provost's Award for Teaching Excellence. Additionally, Dr. Kenny has won two Faculty Excellence awards. He has published and presented papers in strategic planning, transportation brokerage, sales management, and professional selling. He earned his Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University. He was a four time recipient of the McAlister Scottish Fellowship for doctoral students. He completed his academic career by winning the American Marketing Association Doctoral Consortium Fellowship at Harvard University. Professionally, Dr. Kenny has supplied consulting services to over 180 firms (Logistics, Private Equity, Software, Insurance, and Financial Services) and trade associations nationwide. A sample of his client list includes UPS Worldwide, FedEx, Trinity Logistics, Allen Lund Company, Landstar, TransCore DAT, Total Quality Logistics, McKinsey & Co., and AT Kearney. Dr. Kenny has served on the Board of Directors of the Warehouse Education Research Council (WERC). He won the 2001 President's Service Award from the Certified Professional Insurance Association (CPIA) for his Marketing Audit Program and the 1996 Outstanding Service Award from the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) for his Consultative Sales Program. Professor Kenny was presented with the 2010 Horizon Award for lifetime service to the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA).   Connect with Dr. James LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-kenny-0a54558/  TIA Education: https://news.tianet.org/tiaire-courses/  

A lot of Landstar drivers have been contacted in the last few months by someone who has access to a LOT of data that they should NOT have access to. The scammer is trying to get fuel card numbers under the guise of there having been an accident to they can steal the fuel money. There isn't a lot that can be done to stop the calls. We are going to talk about what can be done to stop the theft.

Transport Topics is the news leader in trucking and freight transportation. Today's daily briefing includes news on used Class 8 truck sales, Port Houston, and earnings from XPO, Landstar, and C.H. Robinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The ThinkFreight Podcast, we chat with Ryan Smith, the founder of Purple Squirrel LLC. Ryan has a deep background in freight, coming from Landstar, and has become a strong advocate for freight agents.We dive into the world of freight agents, exploring what it means to be one and what it takes to succeed. Ryan shares insights on typical commission structures and offers advice for those considering a career as an agent.We also talk about Ryan's new company, Purple Squirrel, which aims to match freight agents with the best opportunities. We learn about how Purple Squirrel came to be, the name behind it, and how they help agents find the right fit to boost retention rates. Plus, we get Ryan's take on what's to come in 2024.

In dieser Analyse werfen wir einen detaillierten Blick auf die aktuelle Situation der *Old Dominion Freight Line Aktie* im Jahr 2024. Seit unserer letzten Analyse im Februar 2022 hat sich einiges getan. Die Aktie von Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) ist in den letzten Monaten deutlich gefallen. In diesem Podcast erfährst Du die Gründe für diesen Kurssturz und wie sich das Unternehmen im Vergleich zu seinen Wettbewerbern schlägt. Was erwartet Dich im Podcast?1. Rückblick seit 2022: Wir beleuchten die wichtigsten Entwicklungen und Veränderungen, die seit unserer letzten Analyse stattgefunden haben.2. Gründe für den Kurssturz: Eine eingehende Untersuchung der Faktoren, die zum jüngsten Kursrückgang geführt haben.3. Vergleich zum Wettbewerb: Wie steht ODFL im Vergleich zu anderen Unternehmen in der Branche wie Landstar, Saia, XPO und J.B. Hunt da?4. Finanzielle Entwicklung: Ein Blick auf die Umsatz-, Gewinn- und Dividenden-Entwicklung des Unternehmens.5. Ausblick: Einschätzungen zur zukünftigen Entwicklung der Aktie und des Unternehmens.6. Management-Wechsel: Der Einfluss des neuen CEO Kevin Marty Freeman, der seit Juli 2023 im Amt ist.7. Was macht ODFL aus?: Eine Analyse der Stärken und Schwächen des Unternehmens. *Inhaltsverzeichnis*00:00 Intro01:15 Langfristiger Chart von Old Dominion Freight Line02:05 Old Dominion Freight Line vs. S&P 500 vs. Dow Jones Transportation02:37 Old Dominion Freight Line vs. XPO vs. Saia vs. Landstar vs. J.B. Hunt04:17 Geschäftsmodell: Old Dominion Freight Line06:28 Old Dominion Freight Line im Überblick09:29 Old Dominion Freight Line vs. Wettbewerb10:15 Marktanteile: Old Dominion Freight Line10:54 Eigentümerstruktur von Old Dominion Freight Line11:36 CEO: Kevin Marty Freeman12:25 Old Dominion Freight Line: Umsatz & Margen Entwicklung13:25 Umsatz nach Region & Segment13:57 Old Dominion Freight Line: Gewinn-, Cashflow-Entwicklung & Dividenden15:20 Old Dominion Freight Line: Bilanz-Überblick & Aktienrückkäufe16:31 Old Dominion Freight Line: Kennzahlen-Überblick (KGV)17:27 Old Dominion Freight Line: Dividenden18:25 Piotroski- & Levermann-Score19:08 Old Dominion Freight Line: Chartanalyse vs. Video aus 202226:17 Ist die Aktie von Old Dominion Freight Line derzeit ein Kauf?27:18 Disclaimer27:44 Danke fürs Einschalten! **Für Warteliste eintragen*https://analyse.maximilian-gamperling.de/kompass-warteliste *Social Media*- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximilian_gamperling/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gamperling/- Newsletter: https://www.maximilian-gamperling.de/newsletter- Podcast: https://akademie.maximilian-gamperling.de/podcasts/anker-aktien-podcast *Meine Tools*- Charts*: https://de.tradingview.com/?aff_id=117182- Aktienfinder: https://aktienfinder.net- Finchat.io*: https://finchat.io/?via=maximilian- TransparentShare: https://bit.ly/3laA6tK- SeekingAlpha*: https://www.sahg6dtr.com/QHJ7RM/R74QP/- Captrader*: https://www.financeads.net/tc.php?t=41972C46922130T *Disclaimer*Alle Informationen beruhen auf Quellen, die wir für glaubwürdig halten. Trotz sorgfältiger Bearbeitung können wir für die Richtigkeit der Angaben und Kurse keine Gewähr übernehmen. Alle enthaltenen Meinungen und Informationen dienen ausschließlich der Information und begründen kein Haftungsobligo. Regressinanspruchnahme, sowohl direkt, wie auch indirekt und Gewährleistung wird daher ausgeschlossen. Alle enthaltenen Meinungen und Informationen sollen nicht als Aufforderung verstanden werden, ein Geschäft oder eine Transaktion einzugehen. Auch stellen die vorgestellten Strategien keinesfalls einen Aufruf zur Nachbildung, auch nicht stillschweigend, dar. Vor jedem Geschäft bzw. vor jeder Transaktion sollte geprüft werden, ob sie im Hinblick auf die persönlichen und wirtschaftlichen Verhältnisse geeignet ist. Wir weisen ausdrücklich noch einmal darauf hin, dass der Handel mit Aktien, ETFs, Fonds, Optionen, Futures etc. mit grundsätzlichen Risiken verbunden ist und der Totalverlust des eingesetzten Kapitals nicht ausgeschlossen werden kann.Aussagen über zu erwartende Entwicklungen an Finanzmärkten, insbesondere Wertpapiermärkten und Warenterminbörsen, stellen NIEMALS EINE AUFFORDERUNG ZUM KAUF ODER VERKAUF VON FINANZINSTRUMENTEN dar, sondern dienen lediglich der allgemeinen Information. Dies ist selbst dann der Fall, wenn Beiträge bei wörtlicher Auslegung als Aufforderung zur Durchführung von Transaktionen im o.g. Sinne verstanden werden könnten. Jegliche Regressinanspruchnahme wird insoweit ausgeschlossen. *Affiliate-Link #OldDominionFreightLine #Börse #Aktien

Walking the giant hallway in the South Wing every year at the Mid-America Trucking Show, you'll find benches that line the route, where people stop to rest. It's nice and quiet out there in general, compared to the show floor. On one Gary Buchs' walks down the hallways to or from this or that meeting, he happened to glance over and see four gentlemen chatting and smiling. (Those smiles stood out at this year's show, as so many in trucking are struggling to keep their hope up for the careers they have chosen.) Buchs, longtime Overdrive Extra blog contributor and business coach after a long career OTR as an owner-operator, then noticed one of the men was wearing a Landstar hat. “Are you BCOs?” he asked, well-knowing Landstar acronym for Business Capacity Owners, of course, given his past 17 years as an owner-operator leased to the company. Turned out, yes, three of the four men were active with Landstar, and each of those three brothers brought 30 years and more of driving experience to the table. The fourth, and interestingly oldest, brother, Carlos, is meanwhile in the process of becoming an owner himself, with the mentoring help of his three younger brothers. What a story they have to tell. The Marroquin brothers -- Ivar, Luis, Diego and Carlos -- immigrated from Guatemala beginning in 1989. The four are tightly woven together by experiences of hardship and challenges, including the death of their father when the oldest was only seven years old. They told me about their struggles to learn English effectively, something they strongly desired to accomplish, so much so they invested in college courses where lessons proved far superior than those they were initially steered to upon arrival in the United States with certainly less-than-perfect language skills. They shared stories of sometimes rough treatment from native English-speaking counterparts, name-calling so hurtful it brought at least one to tears. All they desired, throughout the long journey to truck and business ownership, was a fair shake, opportunity to work, earn a living, and help their families be an integral part of the communities where they lived. California's AB 5 contractor law hasn't helped, it's safe to say, as you'll hear in this podcast conversation with Buchs and the Marroquins. They all lived within 50 miles of Los Angeles when the law came into play. Life was good, all close enough to help each other and support family life. When AB 5 arrived, though, the three brothers decided to rent an apartment in Las Vegas, Nevada, where they established personal residency and their CDLs. That's just to mention a couple disruptions the new contractor law brought to their businesses. What shines through in the conversation, ultimately: good-natured debate over the right tack to take in business. Best brand of truck, right sort of transmission, benefits of pre-planning/booking loads versus boosted rates that come with waiting for the last-minute high-demand need. ... All are up for debate, and clearly the Marroquins' long history with one another other gives them the ability to cajole yet, at the same time, learn from and lean on each other.

"The power demand, the power that's required to pull a truck down the highway ... the idea is to match the power that's produced by the engine to the power that's required." --Overdrive's May Trucker of the Month Alec Costerus on the bedrock principal behind achieving the best fuel economy Alpha Drivers Transportation two-truck fleet owner and operator Alec Costerus launched the company just a couple of years ago from his Denver, Colorado, home base following about eight years trucking as an owner-operator leased to Landstar. The ADT company runs with authority two trucks today, with cofounder Joel Morrow behind the wheel of one of them out of Ohio, the other piloted by Travis Lauer, an operator Morrow trained himself on driving for max efficiency. ADT's the result of Costerus and Morrow becoming fast friends after "geeking out" for years over how to achieve better trucking efficiency, both when it comes to the equipment and the business itself, for certain. Longtime Overdrive Radio listeners have heard Morrow on the podcast, when he was part of panel including past Trucker of the Year Henry Albert, among others, at the 2022 MATS, all about spec'ing and driver practice toward getting to 10 miles per gallon and beyond: https://www.overdriveonline.com/overdrive-radio/podcast/15383454/paths-to-10plus-mpg-in-a-class-8-diesel-truck Alec Costerus himself turned heads among those in Overdrive's audience about a month ago, detailing how he and Morrow did just that, a big part of the success of what they've built with Alpha Drivers: https://www.overdriveonline.com/overdrive-extra/article/15670289/controlling-fuel-costs-for-small-trucking-businesses Principal reason for the head-turning? A 10.5-mpg average for their 2023 Volvo VNL760, spec'd to Morrow's liking with what Volvo's calling the i-Torque spec. Morrow had a lot to do with that spec, and today, we'll hear more of that story from Costerus directly, and how Costerus' efforts in concert with Morrow have resulted in what's certainly one of the most efficient owner-operator businesses around. Costerus, with 15 years or so in trucking now himself, is certainly unique among Overdrive's Trucker of the Year monthly semi-finalists for plenty reasons. Another: He's mostly managing the now-two-truck business outside the bounds of a truck cab, by and large, though he does jump back behind the wheel moving mostly power-only loads when Morrow is called away to trade shows or the fleet's other principal operator is down, and in other situations. Overdrive News Editor Matt Cole, who you'll hear asking the questions throughout the podcast, remarked early in his conversation with Costerus about the unique nature of the operation. "A lot of people can drive and 'be a trucker' that way," he noted. Alternately, stick around a while, grow and learn and "you can take that experience and leverage it for the greater good, so to speak." Costerus hopes to do that with Alpha Drivers, with a push to show just what can be done and bring the next generation up with him -- not to mention other owner-operators of his own generation who may not realize what can be achieved. His long experience over-the-road helps mightily. Critical for any trucking company owner, he believes: "that you actually know how the freight is moved, what the drivers endure, familiarity with hours of service, all of that. I think it makes us more efficient." It's a fine balancing act whether you're behind the wheel or not most days, running a trucking business in pursuit of not only efficiency to contain costs but the demands of revenue, time, playing guardian of the bedrock safety of the motoring public around you. Costerus is managing it well with Alpha Drivers. Enter Overdrive's Trucker of the Year contest: https://overdriveonline.com/toptrucker

Why is developing relationships in the transportation industry a crucial component of success that everyone should prioritize? In today's episode with Yousif (Terry) Zegar, we'll revisit the aspects of a successful journey in the freight market - effective communication, high-quality services, problem-solving skills, strong partnerships, and customer satisfaction!   About Yousif (Terry) Zegar Yousif (Terry) Zegar is a seasoned freight broker at Spi Logistics, serving as the agency owner of Team Chicago, where he oversees four employees and maintains relationships with numerous Fortune 100 companies. With expertise in hazmat freight and handling over-dimensional flatbed freight, Yousif boasts over 15 years of experience in the industry.   Prior to joining Spi over five years ago, he was affiliated with Landstar. Beyond his professional endeavors, Yousif is a devoted father and husband, as well as an active board member of The Sanctity Project, a humanitarian rights organization based in Chicago.     Connect with Yousif Email: terry@spitransport.com  Phone: (708) 827‑5315  

Larry is off this week. Landstar Heavy Haul BCO Phil Frese will be joining us to talk all things Heavy Haul and Platform. Get your questions ready!

By the mid-late 1980s, when Jay Hosty was in his mid-20s, he'd been through three trucks -- a 1971 gas-powered International and then two cabovers bought used -- hauling containers for Brown Transport in and around New Orleans. He then made a move his elder container-pulling owner-operators in the Southeast told him was going to be a career killer in the out-and-back niche. It was 1987. "I never thought I'd own a new truck that soon," said Hosty, yet it was working out right -- the trade-in value on the old cabover he was pulling with, the cost of the 1987 International 9300 he was about to replace it with... "Associates Finance -- they were famous for doing commercial vehicles, they took me on in the very beginning" for the financing, he said, much to his surprise. His rate for revenue at the time, as he told: "72 cents a mile, loaded and empty." He was working with Brown and related companies with a lot of older men. They called him a kid. Owner-operators who've been around a long time may remember Brown for a kind of mascot that was the company's emblem. "They called him 'the Brownie,'" said Hosty. "He looked like a little Robin Hood or something, a little character." Those seasoned experts amongst the prior generations at Brown got one look at the kid's sharp new 9300 and "started asking me what my payments were," Hosty added -- $1,400 every month, for five years. "They said, 'You are never going to make it pulling these containers for 72 cents a mile. You're going to have to go over-the-road.'" What they meant: The young upstart owner-operator Jay Hosty would have to make that truck his life -- "to go out [OTR] and stay out," he said. His young wife wouldn't go for that, he knew, and for as much as he loved the work, he didn't want that sort of life, either. Besides, owner-operator Hosty had done the math, knew his costs back and forth, and was confident he could in fact make it work. "I can make it, and I will make it," he told himself. "And I did," he says today, telling the story as part of this week's special edition of Overdrive Radio, and proving wrong the naysayers in process. The tale showcases a quality held by many a successful owner -- willingness to think outside the box, to push the envelope to find just what's possible, for themselves. It's a quality Hosty made good on time and again throughout his 40-plus-year career at the helm of the Jaybyrd Express business he pilots behind the wheel of a Detroit Series 60-powered 2006 Western Star. That's among many reasons Hosty, we're happy to announce, is Overdrive''s Trucker of the Year and will sit at that pinnacle for the next 12 months. With a big congrats due to Hosty, we'll also invite you to put your business in the running for the 2024 award, which you can do via the form at this link: https://www.overdriveonline.com/page/toptrucker Owner-operators with up to three trucks are eligible, and if you've controlled costs and maintained revenues amidst inflation and freight-market difficulties in the last years, you're no doubt a worthy contender. Also read Matt Cole's April 2023 Trucker of the Month profile of Jay Hosty: https://www.overdriveonline.com/trucker-of-the-year/article/15383689/frugality-focus-on-costs-pays-off-for-owneroperator-jay-hosty The 2023 Trucker of the Year field was crowded and the gap between most of the contenders extremely small, even tighter between the top three finalists highlighted again earlier this week in Hosty's Jaybyrd Express, Veterans Transportation Services of John and Sarah Schiltz, and Tim and Shelley Pulli's Pulli Express. Read about them, and the remaining contenders profiles throughout the last year, via the Trucker of the Year section of the website: https://overdriveonline.com/trucker-of-the-year Other voices featured in the podcast: **Hosty's longtime friend from his time on OOIDA's board, current OOIDA VP Lewie Pugh **Vice President of BCO Retention at Landstar, where Hosty's leased, Gregg Nelson

Landstar System, Inc. is revolutionising the American trucking industry by operating as a unique marketplace, connecting a fragmented network of over 50,000 independent truckers with hundreds of thousands of businesses needing freight services. Unlike traditional trucking companies, Landstar does not own trucks; instead, it relies on a decentralised network of 1,200 independent agents who work on commission, facilitating efficient and flexible freight solutions. We chat about our thoughts on the company, before we're joined by Will Dowd from Fairlight Asset Management, who gives his ideas!The Equity Mates Summer Series is proud to partner with CommSec, the home of investing. Often we get frustrated with the lack of access to international markets, particularly when there are so many great opportunities outside of Australia. However, with CommSec those opportunities are a reality, with access to 13 international markets, from the US, to Norway, Germany and Japan. Invest in shares on the US Market from just $5 USD brokerage. Download the CommSec app today or visit commsec.com.au. CommSec T&Cs and other fees and charges apply. Investing in overseas markets exposes you to additional risk.If you want to go beyond the podcast and learn more, check out our accompanying email.Buy a copy of Don't Stress, Just Invest for your loved ones this Christmas. Click here.*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This episode contained sponsored content from Commsec *****Equity Mates Investing Podcast is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.Equity Mates is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Don't be afraid to ask questions." --Owner-operator Steve Massat: https://www.overdriveonline.com/trucker-of-the-year/article/15546000/ownerop-overcomes-physical-challenge-for-successful-career This Overdrive Radio podcast features Part 2 of our “exit interviews” with 2023 Trucker of the Year contenders. All put a special emphasis on short-term tactics, on proven long-term strategies, others might also adopt on the drive toward success with healthy profits. This exemplary group, too, delivered a strong current of advice for aspiring owners. Owner-operator Chris Smith operates Dreamline Trucking, our February Trucker of the Month with his wife and team owner, Ruth, leased to Southern Pride. Smith, as with Massat, advised not to get too starry-eyed out custom equipment with a big price tag associated starting out. "That's not what's going to make you money," he said, noting decades of hard work led to where he and Ruth Smith are today, pulling in veritable custom showpiece, a move made after considerable research and deliberation: https://www.overdriveonline.com/trucker-of-the-year/article/15307364/how-this-owneroperator-team-earned-success Massat, who pulls with a vintage 1989 Marmon tractor, does as much work on his rig as he can himself, stocking parts he knows he'll need when he sees deals on them. He reduces both his cash outlay and, given ready availability in his truck and/or at his home shop (he's home every weekend), costly downtime, too. Massat was Trucker of the Month in September. Rita and Roger Wilson preside over the two-truck Rita's Absolute Trucking, Truckers of the Month for October: https://www.overdriveonline.com/trucker-of-the-year/article/15635072/lifes-a-lot-easier-ownerops-find-sweet-spot-with-two-trucks The pair have downsized considerably from early parts of this century when they were consolidating LTL freight from a Chicago-area warehouse with a much more sizable small fleet. Though we caught up with them on Sunday, what Rita called the Wilsons' "no-truck day" in efforts to build in the work-life balance that eludes so many over-the-road, she was also quick to note the necessity of giving it 110% for new owners to get past rough early days. South Mississippi-based Jay Hosty kept his eye on the finsh line, with a tip particularly for younger starting owners to set up a retirement investment account and contribute as much as you can to it from the get-go. The Roth IRA, in particular, he finds attractive given it's not taxed when you pull the money out in retirement. " Hosty pulls dry vans leased to Landstar, and pulled in the monthly nod in April: https://www.overdriveonline.com/trucker-of-the-year/article/15383689/frugality-focus-on-costs-pays-off-for-owneroperator-jay-hosty Finally, with advice to simply “never give up” on the mission for those choosing the owner-operator route in trucking, Walkabout Transport independent Debbie Desiderato, based in Virginia today, was our Trucker of the Month for June: https://www.overdriveonline.com/business/article/15544055/direct-freight-can-provide-consistency-in-topsyturvy-market As with others in this roundtable, she noted owners are best served when they devise ways to make themselves more valuable to whoever happens to be their customer. In her case, that's lately come in the form of trailer purchases to better serve one in particular on some new lanes out of her area. The story of how Desiderato came to that direct customer as an independent might be a veritable testament to the "never give up" mantra. Read more of that story in this feature from early in the year: https://www.overdriveonline.com/trucker-of-the-year/article/15541324/independent-debbie-desideratos-keys-to-trucking-success Those were but a small sample, a few little bites out of the apple of advice from this brain trust, though. Find more in the podcast and via all 10 of the 2023 Trucker of the Year profiles: http://overdriveonline.com/trucker-of-the-year

SPECIAL INBOUND LOGISTICS VIDEO PODCAST SERIES: Today we will be looking at how to build a solid transportation solution for complex projects and specialized freight. Our guest today is Al Reisman, Executive Vice President, Specialized Freight Services, for Landstar and Al will highlight some of the challenges facing shippers in this niche as well as an overview of a complex freight market where no two days are ever the same. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.landstar.com/ DO YOU WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the updated and expanded Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on Twitter:  @ILMagPodcast   Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inbound-logistics Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics   Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com

Today's guest is Diana Murphy, the former President of the USGA. She also serves on the boards of AIG, Landstar, Synovus, and the Atlanta Braves – and it's no surprise, because she's a phenomenal leader who really knows how to get people working together. Everybody talks about collaboration these days, but Diana has always had it in her DNA. Teams who can collaborate well tend to do better work in less time … and they have more fun doing it, too! If you want to tap into the power of collaboration for your own team and career, you are going to get a ton of insight from Diana in this episode. And if you're a golfer, don't miss the story about Arnold Palmer playing golf with her husband on their wedding day! You'll also learn: The mindset you need when you're facing a new challenge The “secret sauce” to motivate a sales force How to handle internal dissent in a healthy way The most important traits to have if your goal is the C-suite ALSO... Get coaching from David by signing up to receive his Weekly Leadership Plan. It builds on each podcast episode by offering actionable steps you can take each week to incorporate the learnings from the episode into your leadership style. It only takes about 5 minutes and is a great way to start off your week! https://howleaderslead.com/plan/ Become a better leader in 5 days with our free, 5-Day Leadership Tune Up. This five-minute-a-day program is designed for the busy leader – it cuts right to the chase and gives you the practical know-how you'll need to boost your confidence as a leader. https://howleaderslead.com/5-day-leadership-tuneup/ Subscribe to the How Leaders Lead podcast to ensure you never miss an episode! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-leaders-lead-with-david-novak/id1223803642

The primary purpose of this podcast is to connect and help professional drivers out on the road, especially independent contractors. If you enjoy the content we are creating, share and subscribe.Be safe and enjoy this month's show!With 12,000+ members, the Truckers Service Association (TSA) knows what truckers need. Founded in 1995, TSA is a non-profit association dedicated to improving the profitability of owner-operators and Motor Carriers. Insurance marketing is provided by TrueNorth Companies.For more informationhttps://tsatruck.org/For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to john@pipertransportation.com You can also leave a voicemail for the show at (214) 702-8745David & Kelly come from entrepreneurial families, so it is no surprise that we would end up with our own business. Eleven years ago, Dave was downsized from an industry he had worked in for 35 years. The only other thing he ever wanted to do was drive a truck. So, he started with a 1-ton dually hauling campers. A year later, Kelly joined him in the truck. Over time, they got their CDLs and decided to get into Expedited Freight. Dave has been an IC for 11 years. Kelly has been an IC for ten years. Today, we own the truck pictured below. It is a 2021 Volvo VNL 300 with a 150” Bolt custom sleeper. We have been Wisconsin residents our entire lives. Their reasons for becoming owner-operators were the freedom and independence to work where and when they wanted. In addition, the income potential was so much better!Dave had been in the printing industry since the age of 10. He helped his grandfather run thefamily business. At 12 years old, Dave's grandfather passed away, and Dave had to teach hismom and sister parts of the company so that they could survive. After Dave graduated fromhigh school, he worked in a factory for a year and a half. He thought his dream of becoming atruck driver was in his future. Unfortunately, he was laid off. So he went back to the only thing he knew. Printing. He stayed in that profession until 11 years ago when he was laid off again.Dave will tell you that he will never look back. He is enjoying the freedom that owning his own business affords him.Kelly has been in many different occupations, including blue-collar and white-collar jobs. Before getting into trucking, she was at the same place for 20 years. Kelly returned to school to get her MBA in the hope of leaving that job. Never did Kelly realize that the degree would help her to run a business. Kelly also enjoys the freedom to work when and where the road takes her.She would tell you that she feels very blessed to work in an industry that aligns with theimportant things to her. Namely, God, family, and country.They are currently leased on Landstar Express America, Inc. They hope to stay at Landstar until we retire. They are in our 6th year now.

On today's episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is getting to the bottom of the evolving situation at Yellow. Ploger Transportation's Chris Smith and FreightWaves' Justin Martin get us up to date on what's going on there on the ground floor. With another union proposal rejected, where does this company have left to go? Surge filed for bankruptcy, UPS averted a strike and the situation escalated at Yellow. FreightWaves' Rachel Premack breaks down the latest from these headlines. ShipHero's Aaron Rubin shows us how the sausage is made at one of its warehouses in Las Vegas. We'll take a tour of the facility and find out how ShipHero is preparing for e-commerce peak season. FreightWaves' Alan Adler shares the latest on Nikolas reigniting, the Port of Long Beach's EV push and if autonomous trucks are dead in California.  Plus, a plane buzzes a semi-truck; a semi-truck versus Toyotas; are there too many tracking apps; how a Lamborghini ended up under a Landstar truck; and more. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is getting to the bottom of the evolving situation at Yellow. Ploger Transportation's Chris Smith and FreightWaves' Justin Martin get us up to date on what's going on there on the ground floor. With another union proposal rejected, where does this company have left to go? Surge filed for bankruptcy, UPS averted a strike and the situation escalated at Yellow. FreightWaves' Rachel Premack breaks down the latest from these headlines. ShipHero's Aaron Rubin shows us how the sausage is made at one of its warehouses in Las Vegas. We'll take a tour of the facility and find out how ShipHero is preparing for e-commerce peak season. FreightWaves' Alan Adler shares the latest on Nikolas reigniting, the Port of Long Beach's EV push and if autonomous trucks are dead in California.  Plus, a plane buzzes a semi-truck; a semi-truck versus Toyotas; are there too many tracking apps; how a Lamborghini ended up under a Landstar truck; and more. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A natural inclination for frugality is a winning quality for most anybody in the world today, and no doubt for an owner-operator. That's one of the central qualities Jay Hosty, our Trucker of the Month for April, put dead center of his now 41-year-long history of success as an owner-operator in trucking. As Overdrive News Editor Matt Cole wrote in our profile of owner-operator Hosty last week, he got his start in trucking as an owner pulling containers around New Orleans, Louisiana, at the young age of 19 in 1981: https://www.overdriveonline.com/trucker-of-the-year/article/15383689/frugality-focus-on-costs-pays-off-for-owneroperator-jay-hosty Frugality's certainly served him well during the last year and a half's rising costs, yet it only goes so far after a couple of years' worth of getting used to $4/mile freight. The squeeze is on, coming from both sides of the profit equation. "it's hard to come back to the reality of $2/mile freight," Hosty said, and thus far in 2023 he's a bit behind in net income where he was this time last year. In part, it's the luxury of being freight-choosy at work there. He's spent more time sitting at the house in Diamondhead, Mississippi, this year, waiting on profitable loads from one of couple of nearby Landstar agents he works with regularly to take him outbound. Hosty's been leased to Landstar now for most of the last two decades, pulling today in a 2006 Western Star that replaced a 2000 model, after the truck was destroyed in Hurricane Katrina, when he and wife, Katt, were living in Gulfport, Mississippi. They lost their house there, too, with the direct hit, and the comeback from that disaster is made all the more remarkable by the family the Hostys have fostered throughout their entire four decades together. We'll hear much more about that in today's edition, likewise a 2022 Western Star daycab Hosty's been sitting on for a year with plans to outfit the rig with a custom sleeper built to his needs, as he'd done with the 2000 that Katrina sent to the graveyard. That frugal nature he mentioned has kept him from moving forward with it to date, given pricing he's gotten from some of the big sleeper manufacturers. For the builders in the audience, he put out a call, too: "If there's anybody out there who can point me in a good direction of getting a custom sleeper built" without sacrificing an '"arm and a leg" on the build, as it were, he said. "I'm looking to find somebody." Hosty's Trucker of the Month designation puts him in the running or Overdrive's 2023 Trucker of the Year award. You can enter your own business or put forward another 1-3-truck owner-operator via this link: https://www.overdriveonline.com/page/toptrucker Also in the podcast: Heads-up on an online seminar upcoming on Tuesday, May 23, part of a series sponsored by the Bestpass company — it will dive into the topic of work-life balance over the road as an owner-operator, particularly in a down market like the present, and features two men who've been in those shoes over the decades. You can register to attend it live at 1 p.m. Central, May 23, via this link.. What we aim to deliver are tactics, strategies to gauge and achieve balance to improve quality of life for yourself -- and/or your operators if you're managing a small fleet. That's whether you're a one-truck owner leased to a carrier or with authority, or a small fleet owner hoping to deliver better balance to drivers and, ultimately, to yourself. The two presenters regular Overdrive Radio listeners have heard here on the podcast before: Innovative Logistics Group founder and managing director Adam Wingfield and Overdrive's 2021 Small Fleet Champ Jason Cowan, founder and leader of Silver Creek Transportation out of Henderson, Kentucky. Join us: https://randallreilly.zoom.us/webinar/register/2716820986241/WN_h9CP6dZ0QOq-bkpG1spTOw#/registration

The Landstar Contractors' Advantage Purchasing Program (LCAPP) saved Landstar BCOs $80 million in 2022, and as prices continue to rise on almost everything for everyone, LCAPP savings will prove to be very valuable in 2023. In this episode of The Road to Success podcast, host Aaron Peterson gets the inside scoop on what to expect over the next several months when it comes to LCAPP's two most popular items – fuel and tires. Peterson rolls into the world of tires with Zane Gravino, Michelin Tires account manager, to talk about pricing and supply for Michelin Tires. Then, Ginger Robinson of TA Petro breaks down how fuel prices are determined and what the different types of discounts mean. For more information about LCAPP and to see what savings are available, visit: www.LCAPP.com

John Kingston - Editor-At-Large - FreightWaves - Carle Place, NY What were your main takeaways at TIA? Best session of the conference in your opinion? You saw a panel on the legal issues surrounding the Miller/CH Robinson case and now this Landstar case where both cases disagree on who can be sued under F4A - granted, both are different cases entirely, but what is the thought about a brokerage being held liable for the mistakes of the carrier? What are the latest details on the Arko attempt to try and buy Travel Centers?

Owner-operator Andy Freeman, headquartered in Richland Center, Wisconsin, hauls in a 2014 Freightliner 122SD pulling a much newer Trail King RGN mini-deck, outfitted for what are mostly oversize loads on the hook. Overdrive Radio caught up with Freeman in Orlando, Florida, on the site of the Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association's annual Specialized Transportation Symposium. Freeman, leased to Landstar now for many years and hauling most aviation-related freight -- “airport to airport,” as he puts it -- had his rig empty and set up in the conference hotel parking lot where Florida Highway Patrol inspectors demonstrated a walkaround Level 2 inspection of it for conference attendees. The trailer was empty, that is, unless you looked a little more closely: About dead center lengthwise on the minideck was an itty-bitty chained-down toy loader. Turned out it wasn't just Freeman's attempt at good humor for conference attendees -- and those inspectors -- but rather a long-used tool for cheering up fellow travelers along the road, among other things. There's more to it in the conversation with Freeman in this week's Overdrive Radio podcast, likewise the owner-operator's fortuitous find delivering a solution to a long-suffered problem of many a heavy-specialized and/or other open-deck hauler. "Sometimes you just want to have a shower," he said, doing this kind of work, particularly after solving the securement puzzle on hot days. For those of you with no more than your standard sort of 70-inch sleeper, as is the case for Freeman's 122SD, listen on for an off-the-shelf (mostly) solution to that issue he's carried with him since this past December. Also in the podcast: Long Haul Paul Marhoefer's "The estimated opening is unknown" read by the author, detailing a rough week spent partially along I-80 in Wyoming shut down in Laramie with extreme winter weather. This year, it's been a "winter from hell" for all on the road in that state. Read the original story via this link: https://www.overdriveonline.com/overdrive-extra/article/15352433/winter-from-hell-on-i80-in-wyoming

As the industry and economy continue to change, businesses have to find ways to stay competitive. Companies need solutions that increase visibility and access to capacity just to keep up with consumer demand. Technology and data allow companies to become more efficient but is it really efficient for customers to try and figure it out on their own? Jim Applegate of Landstar joins us to share his take on how solutions can meet service. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.landstar.com/ DO YOU WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the updated and expanded Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on Twitter:  @ILMagPodcast   Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inbound-logistics Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics   Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com

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This week we are joined by our good friend and fellow Landstar BCO Steve Wheeler. Steve has extensive experience in taxes and accounting. This episode will be chocked full of information about setting up your business and making sure your accounting is done properly.

Landstar is committed to working with industry groups in the fight against human trafficking. We recognize that truckers are one of the first lines of defense to identify, report on and help prevent human trafficking. On this episode of The Road to Success® podcast, our guest, Laura Cyrus shares with us the red flags to watch for, how to report potential human trafficking and where human trafficking can happen. To report possible human trafficking call the human trafficking hotline: 1-888-3737-888 For additional training or resources from TAT, visit: https://education.truckersagainsttrafficking.org/

A lot of questions have come up over the last week as a couple videos have gained more traction and gotten more views. How can we buy fuel for the price we do? How can we profit as much as we do? What about "Landstar's cut"? How can we have revenue numbers as high as we do? We're going to have Zeke Goodwin on the show as well. His truck gained some fame since we did a video on it, and it has generated some questions for him, so we're going to let him answer them.

Larry's on another vacation, this time in West Palm Beach, Florida. We had some technical difficulties, but we got them worked out. Topics discussed: - Why won't truck stops fill "flat" tires? - Super Singles vs Dual Tires - How do you prepare your trucks for winter? - How fast do we drive and why? - When is the next Blue Ribbon Live Event? - How much experience is necessary to qualify at Landstar? - 12.7 Detroit or Cat 3406? Which is the best engine and why? - Truck Driver wins the lottery and wants to buy a truck. - Where can I find an open deck trailer for sale? - We have a truck for sale! - What is the future of LTL with Blockchain coming? - Is the railroad strike going to happen, and how will it affect trucking rates? - Is there going to be a "bloodbath"? - 2,000 trucks are supposed to invade NYC, but only FOUR show up. - The Blue Ribbon Mentoring Program - How does a company driver save $40-50,000 to buy a truck? - What is our opinion on factoring companies?

When an owner-operator decides to lease on to Landstar, it's usually not a decision made lightly. On this episode, we have Scott Ray, Landstar Vice President of Capacity Development answering the frequently asked questions from truck drivers about the process and requirements for leasing on to Landstar, what it means to be a Landstar BCO, and what to expect as an independent business owner with the support of Landstar and the Landstar network to keep you loaded and on the road. Ray leaves everything on the table when he answers questions about potential income, insurance, equipment, the onboarding process, and perks like fuel and tire savings, but if you have more questions or would like to speak to a recruiter, you can call 855-578-7226 or fill out the form on LeaseToLandstar.com.

Scott Davis has been around since before there was a "Landstar." Scott is one-half of the team that runs Landstar CHW, an agency located in Hurricane, WV (Chris's hometown). Their parents started the Ranger agency before Landstar as we know it existed. Alongside his sister Debbie, they picked up the mantle after their parents retired and have kept the agency afloat through a lot of changes in the industry. This episode will be a history lesson about Landstar and the trucking industry in general.

Independent Landstar Agent Clyde Carey joins us on this episode of the Road to Success® podcast to share how he uses social media to network with customers, grow his business, and become more connected to his Anchorage, Alaska, community. Listen for post idea inspiration, tips for creating your unique online voice, ideas for how to get more photos to include in your posts, and how he deals with criticism on social media. The Road to Success® podcast is produced by Landstar System, Inc. It is recorded and published for Landstar contractors, agents, employees, and the general public. The views and opinions expressed by independent contractors or customers do not necessarily represent the views of Landstar and its affiliated companies. All right reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without written permission of Landstar System, Inc.

With 14 trucks in the Landstar system, we are well-versed on what it takes to get a truck leased on. We have it down to about a two-day process. But what if you have one truck and you want to lease on a second? Where do you begin? What is required? How can you be prepared to make the process as smooth as possible? We will answer all these questions, plus we will give you some information on things you probably aren't thinking about as you prepare to add a truck.

Independent Landstar Agent Matt Emer brought in over $5 million in Landstar revenue in a little over a year and earned himself the title of Landstar Rookie Agent of the Year. On this episode of the Road to Success podcast Emer shares what it was like to become a business owner in the Landstar network after several years of sales experience in transportation logistics. Find out what technology he uses to help him streamline workflows and provide excellent customer service as a one-man agency.

Platicamos con Giselle Marín del Departamento de Desarrollo de Negocios de Landstar Metro, sobre como es posible que de una empresa de transporte de Personal como Lipu puedas entrar al negocio de transporte de carga.

NNN investments and what makes real estate valuable. Or, Land, Timber, and HIBUMy experience being land rich and cash poor and what I've learned about creating exponential value and ROI through real estate investment. Tim Williams has been working with land and real estate in Florida since 1995. Having been blessed to participate in a family farm in Homestead growing potatoes and other vegetables as a fourth-generation Floridian, with his family, he has had many firsts in agriculture and a few lasts as well when he transitioned from farming to real estate development in 1999.  Tim led the Landstar assemblage and entitlements team through their development of over 7000 homes and over 400 acres of intensive commercial development from 1999 through 2010 ultimately adding over a billion dollars in value to the tax rolls of the City of Homestead. Since then he's been managing the family office and investing in NN and NNN Leased real estate and doing some consulting for development in the SE USA while extracting about average returns from family-owned ag land. He particularly enjoyed his time with the City of Live Oak where he served as their CRA director for a few years delivering all their planned projects during his tenure.

Larry Long, Landstar BCO and owner of Blue Ribbon Logistics, joins us on episode 12 of The Road to Success podcast. He's nicknamed “The Serial Entrepreneur,” and in this episode, he shares how he took everything he learned from owning successful businesses outside of the trucking industry and used it to grow his business in the Landstar network as a fleet owner. 

Back in November 2020, Larry came up with the idea to offer an opportunity to BCO's that had trucks they weren't utilizing to bring them over and let us run them in our program. Phil Frese from Cullman, AL was on of the first to answer the call. Phil is an experienced Heavy Hauler with Landstar. In 2021, we saw the opportunity to put a driver on platform freight, but Chris and Larry don't have much experience in that world. Phil agreed to be our Platform dispatcher and is now an integral part of the Blue Ribbon team. Phil is going to offer some insight on the opportunities available at Landstar pulling platform freight.

As Georgia-headquartered owner-operator Raeshawn Lucas has it, higher earning potential as an owner-operator is certainly a prime motivating factor for the decision to strike out on one's own as a business in trucking. Yet that's certainly not all when it comes bedrock goals. Respect, freedom of choice in so many aspects of how you do business... Truth is, owner-operators go into business for themselves for all sorts of reasons, and that was well evident in the discussion we had at the Mid-America Trucking Show with owner-operator Lucas, leased under a longtime friend and associate's authority; Landstar-leased David Nihart, who's worn a variety of trucking hats over a long career so far; and Pete Anderson of Georgetown, Texas, a vocational fleet manager with plans to move into over-the-road as a small fleet owner. That conversation followed Overdrive's Partners in Business seminar at MATS with ATBS Vice President Mike Hosted and Overdrive's own Gary Buchs, both of whom you'll also hear in today's Overdrive Radio episode, in addition to the three owners. If you missed the PIB session, find a full video of it here: https://www.overdriveonline.com/partners-in-business/video/15290282/record-owneroperator-income-could-be-longerterm-trucking-trend Sit in on the first part of a wide-ranging discussion for insights on: **The benefits and tradeoffs of filing taxes as an S Corp. **Why independents' quality-of-life goals can explain an outsize drop in miles for year 2021. **The value of a large leasing partner in a high-fuel-cost environment. **Fuel-purchasing strategy to make sure you're getting the best price (minus state taxes). And more. Part 2 of the conversation will follow in the next Overdrive Radio edition. If you haven't as yet, you can download the Partners in Business manual, coproduced with ATBS, via this link: https://register.overdriveonline.com/pib-manual/

On this episode of The Road to Success® podcast, we are highlighting ways safety programs can strengthen your transportation logistics business. Landstar independent freight agents share how safety programs help grow their businesses, reduce inefficiencies and build loyal customers.

On this episode of The Road to Success® podcast, we hear from Landstar 2021 Deliver to Win truck winner Mike Lamb about what it feels like to win a brand-new 2022 Kenworth T680 truck and the impact it will have on his business. Mike is an independent owner-operator who leased on to Landstar with his son. Listen as he shares the excitement of the night he won as well as his experience about starting his business. Stay tuned until the end of the show because Mike isn't the only one excited about what's next in the transportation business. We also hear from a few independent Landstar agents answering The Road to Success® podcast question, “What are you excited about in your business right now?” The Road to Success® podcast is produced by Landstar System, Inc. It is recorded and published for Landstar contractors, agents, employees, and the general public. The views and opinions expressed by independent contractors or customers do not necessarily represent the views of Landstar and its affiliated companies. All right reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without the written permission of Landstar System, Inc.

Please read important disclosures at www.ensemblecapital.com/holdings. During our third quarter 2021 portfolio update, Ensemble Capital's Chief Investment Officer Sean Stannard-Stockton, and Senior Investment Analysts Arif Karim and Todd Wenning, discussed the current market and economic situation, and two of our holdings, Booking Holdings and Landstar. There's a Q&A with the team at the end of the presentation. This is an audio replay of the full webinar.

Kim Wages is the best-kept secret for trucking company owners and investors. With thousands of trucking company authorities going active monthly, driver processes and procedures are often overlooked in haste. Kim spotted this problem and now with his signature “onboarding process” has helped over 180 trucking companies set a standard of excellence before their driver and truck tires touch the road. Kim, the Queens, NY naitive, grew up in a rough evoirnement that he refused to become a product of. His father was imprisoned, when he was at a young age, causing Kim and his older brother to grow up fast enduring the streets while seeking a more productive path. “Kim Kim” as he was know by in the neighborhood would grow and soon leave NY behind relocating to the Altanta where he got his start in the workforce after year's of trying to figure things out. Kim started his career working in a warehouse, growing into a leadership role at 20. He followed that by going to school to become a air plane mechanic but later realized that it wasn't for him. Subsequently, Kim got his CDL embarking on the journey with a entrepreneurial mindset. He would start off as a team driver and would later grow his own fleet of trucks through the Landstar system. Later, utilizing his knowledge, Kim would become the go-to guy, implementing “driver onboarding” as a white-label service for new upstarts. This service includes Meeting your company driver on location and taking them through a meticulous “Onboard Process”. Also, During the pandemic Kim and a partner also used their mechanical knowledge of trucks to do trucks sales, finding used trucks at auction, making them roadworthy, and re-selling them to customers looking to buy used at a substantially lower than market value cost, moving roughly 15 trucks p/month. With all these accomplishments, Kim and his team are just getting started and the future is bright. #trucknhustle Special thanks to my brother Fatman Scoop for the love. Congrats #Hustlefam on 100 episodes --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support

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... and plenty more. At the East Coast Truckers Jamboree truck show early this month, Overdrive news editor Matt Cole spoke with these six owner-operators about a lot more than just the custom rigs they were showing (speaking of which, keep tuned to http://overdriveonline.com/custom-rigs for views on/videos of all mentioned here through the next weeks). A year following the depths of the early-pandemic downturn, it felt like a fine time to reflect on the experience of the past year. Here find perspectives on the trials, and some joys, of trucking through the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as thoughts on where truckers go from here in terms of addressing the biggest issues of the present well into the future, chief among them the parking situation all around the country. Featured owner-operators here are: **Robert Davis, out of Vermont, hauling Cabot Cheese in a 2012 Great Dane 53-foot slide and spread reefer, with a 1988 Freight FLC120. **Austin Kiser drives for his dad's operation, Greg Kiser Trucking, based in Rosedale, Virginia. They pull mostly pneumatic tanks and some dump trailers: https://www.overdriveonline.com/custom-rigs/article/15065658/austin-kisers-2018-peterbilt-389-at-kenly-95-east-coast-jamboree **Greg Eudy, owner of Greg Eudy Trucking, out of Monroe, North Carolina. Eudy hauls sand and rock to concrete plants for Reynolds Trucking out of Indian Trail, North Carolina, in a 2000 Pete 379 that he converted from a day cab to a sleeper: https://www.overdriveonline.com/custom-rigs/article/15065773/blank-canvas-daycab-to-stretched-flattop-2000-peterbilt-379 **Jeff Walters, owner of J&N Trucking out of Bath, New York. Walters hauls dry freight as an independent with his 2006 Pete 379 and 2019 Great Dane van. **Steve Johnson, based in Apple Valley, California. He's currently leased on with Landstar and hauls pretty much anything that will fit on a flatbed in a flattop 2019 Pete 389. **Daniel and Phyllis Snow, whom regular listeners will recall as owners of "Goose" custom Freightliner. Hear their contemporaneous pandemic-trucking experience tale from this time in 2020 via this link: https://www.overdriveonline.com/overdrive-radio/podcast/14897705/refusing-to-run-at-a-loss-a-solution-for-low-freight-rates

Freight, freedom, and family. On this episode of The Road to Success® podcast, we talk with an independent freight agency owner who generated $2.6 million in Landstar revenue in less than two years! Louis Rios Jr. shares how the Landstar network has helped his agency flourish, earning him the title of a Landstar Rookie of the Year. According to Rios, support and a solid business foundation have helped turn his agency into a successful family legacy. Stay tuned until the end of the show to hear our audience of independent business owners answer the question - “What is your biggest strength as an entrepreneur?” The Road to Success® podcast is produced by Landstar System, Inc. It is recorded and published for Landstar contractors, agents, employees, and the general public. The views and opinions expressed by independent contractors or customers do not necessarily represent the views of Landstar and its affiliated companies. All right reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without the written permission of Landstar System, Inc.

We have mentioned many times that we have a desire to help people that already have a truck or aren’t able to join our program directly as a driver. The time has come for us to let you know that program is ready and available. We recently learned that an astounding 60% of new BCOs leave Landstar in the first six months. We believe that happens because people come to Landstar unprepared to maximize the opportunity. We believe this program will provide the help a lot of people need and we’re thrilled to let you know about it.

Selecting the right loads for your business involves strategy and forethought. You must know your costs in order to know what loads to choose. We will talk about how we choose what lanes we run and how we pick loads to make the most for our drivers and our company.

On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about how modern truckers are building their businesses with solid fundamentals and side hustles that are turning small money into big bucks. Plus, everything you need to know about marine cargo insurance in ‘21, when to know when dedicated capacity is the way to go, Deliveright launches the first heavy goods delivery app for Shopify, how one comeback story turned a Landstar agent’s life around, world’s largest pair of spurs destroyed by truck and more. They’re joined by special guests Freight Bambino, truckerpreneur , Bambino Cattle Company; Mark Kunar, EVP of Strategy, Transportation and Automotive, Engineering & Manufacturing, Chemical & Energy, North America at DHL Supply Chain; Steven Roy, president / owner, Landstar: Agency RYX/Roy-Trans Global Logistics Inc; Rick Bridges, Vice President Client Development and New Product Development, Roanoke; Doug Ladden, Co-Founder / CEO, Deliveright Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about how modern truckers are building their businesses with solid fundamentals and side hustles that are turning small money into big bucks. Plus, everything you need to know about marine cargo insurance in ‘21, when to know when dedicated capacity is the way to go, Deliveright launches the first heavy goods delivery app for Shopify, how one comeback story turned a Landstar agent’s life around, world’s largest pair of spurs destroyed by truck and more. They’re joined by special guests Freight Bambino, truckerpreneur Bambino Cattle Company; Mark Kunar, EVP of Strategy, Transportation and Automotive, Engineering & Manufacturing, Chemical & Energy, North America at DHL Supply Chain; Steven Roy, president / owner, Landstar: Agency RYX/Roy-Trans Global Logistics Inc; Rick Bridges, Vice President Client Development and New Product Development, Roanoke; Doug Ladden, Co-Founder / CEO, Deliveright Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

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It’s time to address some hot topics that come up with how the Landstar system works. We see heated debates pop up whenever there is a dip in the market, and they’re showing up again over the last couple of weeks. There is a fundamental lack of understanding of how the Landstar system works and it leads to a lot of confusion and stress. We will break them all down: - How Third Party Logistics loads get on the Landstar board and how to deal with them. - What are “Copy and Paste Agents” and what do they do that makes everyone so angry? - The issue of “Bait and Switch Loads” where BCO’s believe they’re being manipulated by agents to take a lower rate. This is gonna be a hot one! Don’t miss it!

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Although your supply chain may not always require oversize or overweight shipments on a regular basis, there will likely be a time when that need arises. But it isn’t as simple as loading it up, strapping it down and sending it on its way. What factors do you need to take into account when enlisting the expertise of a heavy haul carrier? Al Reisman, Executive Vice President, Specialized Freight Services for Landstar has some suggestions that might help lighten the load. FOR MORE INFORMATION: EMAIL: solutions@landstar.com https://www.landstar.com DO YOU WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the updated and expanded Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on Twitter:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inbound-logistics Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics   Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com  

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You can make some big changes by examining even the smallest details of your spending, so get a magnifying glass, grab a pencil and take notes while listening to episode one of Landstar's Road to Success® podcast miniseries Business Route 2020 – Every Cost Counts. 2020 brought challenges for business owners in the freight transportation industry. But those who are willing to make even small budget adjustments in uncertain environments can make enough difference to keep their business moving.

The time has come for us to do a detailed breakdown of how the Landstar System works. We are going to explain how the billing process works, how to work with agents, and all the benefits that come with leasing to Landstar.

This is a hot topic and one that needs to be discussed. There’s too much misinformation out there and it’s time someone talked it out.

We are joined on this episode by Judy Byerly. She and her husband Marty have been team driving since 2004. They bought a truck and leased it to Landstar in 2017. She shares their story of success and how they used a strong work ethic, and attitude of service, and a passion for networking to build relationships with customers and agents in the Landstar system.

In this episode we are going to discuss what to do when the sh!t hits the fan. Your ability to solve problems and deal with them when they arise is absolutely essential to your success in the Landstar system (or any other system). We cover:- What to do when a load cancels- What to do when you have to cancel a load- Preventative Maintenance Strategies to keep you from falling off loads because of breakdowns- How to handle Detention and TONU (Truck Ordered Not Used)

On this episode of The Road to Success® podcast, Landstar's Luis Gomez shares how entrepreneurs in the transportation industry are boosting their businesses with freight opportunities at the border.  As Gomez explains, Landstar's U.S.-Mexico Logistics Service Center located in Laredo, Texas, serves as a place where members of the Landstar network collaborate with customers to create customized transportation solutions at the border. And be sure to stay tuned in until the end of the show to hear the answers to this Road to Success® podcast question: “What is the best piece of business advice you've ever received?”

This is a hot topic and one that we need to set the record straight on. Too often i will hear people say that Landstar takes 35% of the revenue. While it is true that 35% of the linehaul revenue goes to Landstar, it is important to understand where that 35% goes, what it pays for, and who it truly belongs to

Independent Landstar Agent Bobby Schlieske was an 8-track enthusiast on his way to becoming a ski instructor. On this episode he reveals how he ended up an entrepreneur in the transportation industry, as well as some insight into the tools he uses to grow his business. We recently asked listeners “What made you want to become an entrepreneur?” – stay tuned until the end to hear their responses! The Road to Success® podcast is produced by Landstar System, Inc. It is recorded and published for Landstar contractors, agents, employees, and the general public. The views and opinions expressed by independent contractors or customers do not necessarily represent the views of Landstar and its affiliated companies. All right reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without written permission of Landstar System, Inc.

Freight agents rely on technology to maintain the daily operations of their supply chains. But with so many different tools available, how are they using the data gathered from that technology to drive growth? Katie MacDonald, Vice President of Agent Development for Landstar, explains how utilizing the right tech to focus on the right data can keep the loads moving and your business growing. FOR MORE INFORMATION:   https://www.landstar.com/ WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2019 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on Twitter:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/inboundlogistics Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics   Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com

In this episode host Aaron Peterson interviews owner-operator Terry Redding about seeing the country, maximizing miles, and saving on fuel costs to make his business more efficient. The Road to Success® podcast is produced by Landstar System, Inc. It is recorded and published for Landstar contractors, agents, employees, and the general public. The views and opinions expressed by independent contractors or customers do not necessarily represent the views of Landstar and its affiliated companies. All right reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without written permission of Landstar System, Inc.

In the last week, Landstar has begun notifying its BCO's (Business Capacity Operators) that they can only continue to be leased to Landstar if they: move out of the state or accept that they cannot pick up any loads in the state where they reside. We took this opportunity to discuss the elements of this story that no one else is talking about - Where did this come from and where do we go from here? The peer-to-peer economy is here to stay. Uber and Lyft are just the beginning of a shift that is happening in the global economy. Everything is about to change and these independent contractor mis-classification laws are a distraction and and a last desperate attempt for the establishment to hold onto its waning power.

On today's show we kick it with Larry Cothran, Owner of Cothran Logisitcs.  Larry is a Owner -Operator and avid Landstar Ambassador.  Larry AKA L Boggie, can be found on Youtube and other social channels breaking down everything you need to know about partnering with Landstar in his own fun-loving and unique way. We talk about Larry's humble beginnings and follow him through his journey into entrepreneurship. Follow Larry @thetruckingconsultant on instagram or seach L Boggie on Youtube for more content. Also Larry’s debut book “More than a conqueror” is Available on Amazon.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support

Illusions, Michael. This week on the show we discuss the long, dark duel of the soul. Magician’s soul, that is. Join us for the episode with the best translated title, and most disappointing summary! Featuring a special bonus appearance from Lauren’s favorite card.Later, it’s Swordsman of Landstar versus the Dark Magician!

Learn from the mistakes of others, because you can't possibly live long enough to make them all yourself. Bill Ater's words to live by. in this edition of the Overdrive Radio podcast we drop into the scene at the Junction truckstop in Blunt, S.D., round about mid-week last week, with the Landstar-leased owner-operator and a fellow hauler on a run from Midland, Texas, up to the Williston, N.D., oil fields. The two found themselves just ahead of the early-Spring blizzard that hammered the area and surrounding states last week. They spent a good deal longer at The Junction than they'd initially expected –- nearly three days, all told –- and owner-operator Ater came out of the experience with a new appreciation for the dedication and generosity of Colleen Pool, manager of the Junction stop there. Take a listen.

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In this week's edition of the Overdrive Radio podcast, following last week's talk with Load One's John Elliott about significant challenges in the cargo-van-powered segment of the expedited trucking niche, owner-operator Darren Ayres details his own place within it hauling in a Mercedes Sprinter Van. He and his co-owner-op wife, Trish, run leased to Landstar and with (as suggested by the podcast's title) a sizable sleeper area as an on-the-road living quarters in the mostly military-freight-specific operation. Working with Fastlane Products of Oak Ridge, Tenn., after they took delivery of the base van, the pair planned the sleeper with double bunks along the driver side, leaving extra space for more amenities, including a sink and storage spaces, that Darren details in the podcast. The sleeper addition and overall upfit with auxiliary roof air, an inverter and more in 2017 came at an additional roughly $20K investment over the sticker (around $45K) on the diesel-powered Sprinter. The approximately 8 feet of cargo space the sleeper takes up leaves enough for two pallets in the cargo area, plenty for often very small loads the pair hauls to military installations.

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Shipping specialized freight requires that carriers have the capability and experience to deal with over-dimensional items from mobile homes to heavy-duty construction machinery. But what should your company look for when evaluating the experience level of these specialized carriers? Joe Beacom of Landstar, joins us to share some of his insights on what shippers need to know to ensure that their heavy haul has safe travels. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON LANDSTAR: www.landstar.com Email: solutions@landstar.com   WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2018 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on Twitter:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/inboundlogistics Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics   Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com

download the audio file [00:21] Opening / Introduction [01:04] Erik, please tell us about your background? Where did you grow up? Where did you go to college? Joined Loadsmart in April 2018. Previously, Erik was the Director of Strategy at AFN, a Chicago-based truckload brokerage. Prior to his time at AFN, Erik was the Executive Vice President of CarrierDirect, a boutique strategy consulting firm and advised companies such as Werner Enterprises, Worldwide Express, and BlueGrace Logistics. While he was leading CarrierDirect, the company was ranked #261 on the INC5000 for the fastest growing companies in America, with a 3-year growth rate of 1,729%. Erik has been a guest speaker for multiple companies and conferences, including the Denver Transportation Club, Landstar and most recently the 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: Atlanta. BA, Finance, Michigan State University. [02:06] You went to MSU for finance. What made you pursue a career in logistics? I have a deep appreciation for the impact that logistics has on the economy and people's lives. I enjoyed the level of transformation that the industry was going through when he first became interested. [03:17] I have seen Loadsmart in the news a lot lately – clearly bringing some innovation to the freight brokerage space. Tell us about it. Loadsmart is a digital freight brokerage that is more “nerd” than “freight broker.” Starts with customer experience. We make promises to their customers and build the technology to deliver on them. Technology enabled through artificial intelligence (AI). Loadsmart complements their services with strategic partnerships. [04:57] What exactly is artificial intelligence and how does it work? How does it add value to the process? AI is the practice of using machines to make decisions that usually require human intelligence. Things that were once considered AI can be so common that they are hardly considered AI anymore. Loadsmart leverages data from public and private sources. AI adds value by providing a greater degree of optionality to Loadsmart's customers and allowing us to guarantee capacity. [08:12] Does AI enable your people to predict service failure? Yes, our AI technology understands patterns and uses those to make predictions. We can be proactive instead of reactive by using AI. It helps us make decisions to ensure capacity for our customers. [10:40] Using AI, are you replacing headcount or are you still having people on board to help your customers out? We understand the difference between automation and empowering people. There are areas where it makes sense to automate, but other areas where humans should be making the decisions. [12:42] How does Loadsmart using AI create a better experience for carrier networks? The best logistics networks are backed by a strong carrier portfolio, and a healthy carrier is also the backbone of any logistics platform. Focusing people to where people should be used, we're able to work with our carriers to ensure that they stay healthy. By forming these relationships, we enable carriers to fill out their networks and improve their revenue per truck. [14:31] So you guys are trying to track revenue per truck? It's not necessarily as simple as tracking revenue per truck, but you can pretty easily tell if you're paying a healthy rate. There are other things that may be pricing mechanisms but are more like a language. [16:12] I like that it's a better experience for the carrier and the shipper, which is something that freight brokerage didn't always pursue. It sounds like the AI tools help you deliver that experience. We are very focused on adding value to both sides. [16:50] If somebody wants to connect with you or learn more about Loadsmart, how would they do that? Erik Malin's LinkedIn Profile Email Erik Malin: erik@loadsmart.com Loadsmart website Loadsmart Blog

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Shipping hazardous materials carries more risks than hauling around more mundane items so safety gets even more priority than normal. The responsibility for ensuring that safety has to fall evenly across carrier, shipper and owner-operator to minimize potentially dangerous mishaps. Mike Cobb, VP of Safety and Compliance for Landstar Transportation Logistics, gives companies some useful information on how to stay out of the danger zone. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON LANDSTAR: www.landstar.com www.hazmat.landstar.com Email: solutions@landstar.com   WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2017 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on Twitter:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/inboundlogistics Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics   Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com

Expediter Greg Huggins three years ago made the transition to the need-it-now/high-touch freight niche after two decades and more hauling as an owner-operator with a moving van, also in a straight truck. The transition entailed more than you might think, somewhat akin to a driver who's relied on a dispatcher for his entire career going out and getting his own authority and navigating the fragmented world of freight brokers and shippers on his own. Also in this podcast, a brief talk with expedited small fleet owner Steve McNeal about his custom six-skid-box/sleeper-outfitted 2017 Ford Transit van, unique in its configuration.

A culture of maximum profit, whatever the cost in toil or honesty be damned, clearly infects some corners of the trucking industry, to the detriment, too often, of those doing the work of hauling the freight. That's the message of independent owner-operator James Woods, who spoke for this edition of the Overdrive Radio podcast on subjects of transactional transparency, fair dealing and more that are sorely needed in some quarters. A culture of dishonesty is alive and well, Woods says, and needs to be fought. Also: What it feels like to take home a $150K piece of equipment free of charge -- owner-operator Dickie Penrod wins big in Landstar's most recent truck giveaway.

For Keith and Vickie Sampson, leased to Landstar for most of the last decade, that dedicated run has delivered healthy profits, too -- the best of both worlds for their team operation. In this podcast, Keith tells his trucking story and offers perspective on what he's learned over the years when it comes to maintaining his business' health. Sampson's take-closest-care-of-what-you-can-control message has served him well over his most recent years trucking as an owner-operator. Also a songwriter, Sampson's most recent record was profiled in a prior Overdrive Radio podcast you can find at this link: http://www.overdriveonline.com/podcast-owner-operator-keith-sampson-and-his-new-its-made-me-who-i-am-record/

Today's show is all about debunking myths of the trucking industry.  Our special guest is Edward Prince, who is an owner operator (BCO) at Landstar.  Before he was an owner operator, he worked as a driver manager, training coordinator, and training supervisor a major carrier.  Where he was also involved in orientation and assigned trucks.  Edward is the perfect person to talk about this topic because he can draw from experience on both sides of the qualcomm so to speak.  Today we will talk about lunch counter and CB gossip, the driver shortage, training, getting miles and a little about lease purchases.

Hitting the road with Landstar-leased owner-operator Gary Buchs, of Bloomington, Ill., Overdrive Senior Editor Todd Dills' conversation with Buchs just prior to the July 4 holiday ranged across Buchs' own evolution from a Roadway driver in the 1990s to an owner-operator throughout much of the last decade and a half -- firmly in control of his own destiny -- to broader issues throughout the industry, from company driver pay to views on the federal pursuit of the speed-limiter mandate. Buchs views the last as unsafe, period, like so many Overdrive readers. Read more about the run via this link: http://overdriveonline.com/owner-operator-evolution-through-education

With co-host Dan Babbit. I get a lot of questions about Landstar. Now that I've been here two years, I feel a lot more confident about answering them. There's also a lot of misinformation out there about Landstar that needs to addressed. Whether or not you lease to Landstar is your own decision. I just want to provide ACCURATE information so that you can make your best decision. We discuss and describe the freight network at Landstar, how the billing and payment works, and the pro and cons (in our opinion) of being leased to Landstar versus another company or having your own authority. One thing I always tell people is, "If you succeed at Landstar, it's your fault. If you fail at Landstar, it's your fault."

2014 Trucker Talent Search champ and Landstar-leased owner-operator Keith Sampson warmed up the crowd at the 2015 event in Dallas with these two original songs. Read more about the first of the tracks and Sampson via this post at OverdriveOnline.com: http://www.overdriveonline.com/axleoutpro-ups-the-ante-for-trucker-talent-search-participants-and-a-new-keith-sampson-vid/

Join us Saturday 8/8/15 6PM ET as we unveil some of the best highlights going on at the Great American Trucking Show going on in Dallas Texas Aug 27-29 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. This years Truck Show displays much of its focus where it should be, around the professional driver! Here are few of our scheduled guests who will be calling in to share their highlights with us; Rick Ash, chairman of the Trucking Solutions Group (TSG), who leads the charge over at the Landstar Fit for the Road Health Pavilion. Listen to the details of the FREE Health Screening offered to drivers.  Read more   Also scheduled from TSG is Linda Caffee, owner operator with Landstar, and Les Willis, Owner of God Speed Expeditors. Tom Kyrk, founder of Road Tested Living will also share his extensive involvement. We are thrilled to also have on the show this year, Julie Dillon, of The Saint Christopher Fund who will discuss the “Driven to be Healthy Challenge” This is a 6-month challenge with 2 categories for both monthly and overall winners. The challenge runs August 27 – February 27 and it will all begin at #GATS. If you’re directly involved with GATS this year and would like to share your participation details with us, we invite you to join in on the conversation. 347-826-9170

Adam Fears enjoyed playing music in college, but never really expected to play professionally until a stroke of luck hit while in his senior year at Texas A & M which lead to a publishing deal in Nashville.  Seven years later, Adam still writes for that same publishing company, honing his craft as a writer and as a performer.  We caught up with Adam to hear all about his new music on Nashville's Landstar Entertainment label.  Here's Kelly with more.