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Discover how the trucking industry mirrors maritime shipping with a move towards transactional partnerships, as revealed in a Furniture Today article. Learn about the implications of this shift, including the early pull of RFPs and increased market responsiveness. Get the latest on the conviction of a serial arsonist responsible for targeting Swift Transportation semi-trailers. Learn how GPS and cell data played a crucial role in tracking down the perpetrator, who exhibited a consistent pattern of arson across several states.
In this episode of the Industrial Advisors podcast, Bill Condon and Matt McGregor engage Glen Thomas, the Senior Vice President for Corporate Real Estate Services at Knight Swift Transportation, in a lively discussion on the state of the transportation industry. Glen explains his role in managing over 400 locations under Knight Swift, the company's recent major acquisitions, and how it offers the full scope of transportation logistics services across the U.S and Mexico. He also shares insights into the current trends in the transport industry, focusing on technological innovations in safety for both truck and LTL freight, the challenges of EVs, autonomous driving, and efforts to reduce carbon emissions. The trio also explores the high turnover rate of truckload drivers and discuss how Knight Swift is addressing this issue. 00:02 Introduction and Guest Presentation 00:41 Getting to Know the Guest: Glen Thomas 01:17 Glen's Ironman Journey 02:13 Understanding Knight Swift Transportation 03:35 The Growth and Challenges of Knight Swift 04:27 Trends in the Trucking Industry 07:43 The Future of Trucking: EV and Autonomous Trucks 11:26 Maintaining Competitive Edge in the Trucking Industry 14:13 Best Practices and Challenges in the Trucking Industry 16:59 Employee Retention and Turnover in the Trucking Industry 18:41 Conclusion and Farewell
Bill Vitti and Joe Lynch discuss the connected ecosystem, which is one of the best ways to describe Transflo. Bill is the President and CRO of Transflo, the trusted industry leader in mobile, telematics, and business process automation solutions to the transportation industry. About Bill Vitti Bill Vitti joined Transflo as President in early 2022, with more than 25 years' experience in the transportation industry. Most notably, he served as Chief Commercial Officer for Truckstop.com, where he helped drive the company to unicorn status with a valuation of over $1 billion. Bill was also President of Swift Logistics, a leading brokerage and 3PL provider, and head of marketing and strategy for Swift Transportation. Bill has experience working on the carrier, shipper, and broker side, as well as in 3PL and freight software, giving him 360-degrees of visibility of the marketplace. Bill received his MBA from the Graziadio School of Business at Pepperdine University and his BBA from Saginaw Valley State University. About Transflo Transflo®, a Pegasus TransTech company, is a trusted industry leader in mobile, telematics, and business process automation solutions to the transportation industry in North America. Transflo's customer-focused mobile and cloud-based technologies deliver real-time communications to fleets, brokers, factors, shippers, and commercial vehicle drivers, and digitize 800 million shipping documents a year, representing approximately $115 billion in freight bills and 3.2 million downloads of the Mobile+ app. Organizations throughout Transflo's neutral ecosystem use the end-to-end solution suite and digital platform to increase efficiency, improve cash flow, and reduce costs. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, USA, Transflo has set the pace for innovation in transportation software for over 30 years. For more information, visit www.transflo.com. Key Takeaways: The Connected Ecosystem Bill Vitti is the President and CRO of Transflo, a freight tech company that has developed an ecosystem that connects carriers, brokers, shippers, and factoring companies – and that ecosystem streamlines the freight procurement and payment processes. In the podcast interview, Bill and Joe discuss the connected ecosystem, which is how Transflo describes the connected supply chain that they enable with their technology and marketplace. Transflo links the entire supply chain together in one digital ecosystem, creating visibility, security, and customization for every freight professional. Transflo offer a suite of mobile, telematics, data, scanning, and document management all in one integrated experience. Transflo delivers real-time communications to thousands of fleets, brokers, and commercial vehicle drivers who represent over $100 billion in freight bills each year. The Transflo Mobile+ app has been built from the ground up to simplify the business of trucking. Mobile+ is an end-to-end, cloud-based platform designed around removing friction from the supply chain. Transflo technologies like Mobile+ capture and process over 800 million transportation documents every year, helping drivers get their jobs done — and get loads delivered — faster than ever. Learn More About The Connected Ecosystem Bill on LinkedIn Transflo on LinkedIn Transflo Transflo's Intelligent Automation Transflo Mobile+ Transflo Synergize The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube
U.S. Xpress' multiyear struggle ends with acquisition by Knight-Swift USX shareholders ultimately see a return off recent lows; KNX sees significant opportunity to increase OR in next few years https://www.freightwaves.com/news/breaking-news-u-s-xpress-being-acquired-by-knight-swift
Shannon Breen and Joe Lynch discuss the FreightVana story. Shannon is Co-CEO & Founder of FreightVana, a digital logistics partner powered by technology and built on a foundation of trust and transparency. About Shannon Breen Shannon Breen is the Co-CEO & Founder at FreightVana, a digital logistics partner powered by technology and built on a foundation of trust and transparency. With an educational and professional background in finance, Shannon joined the logistics industry in 2012 with Knight Transportation out of Phoenix, Arizona. In 2017, at the time of the merger with Swift Transportation, he led the synergy team focused on combined non-asset success, and soon after earned responsibility over both the Logistics and Intermodal segments for the publicly traded KNX. In early 2020 he left his executive role to embark on a professional passion project, FreightVana, one that he Co-Founded with a life-long friend and business partner John Gamero. Shannon is an avid golfer, coach, competitor, and happily married father of five. About FreightVana FreightVana is a Digital Logistics Partner powered by technology and built on a foundation of trust and transparency. Founded in 2021 by a team of seasoned logistics and transportation professionals, FreightVana has quickly become a key partner to many Fortune 500 Shippers and is one of the nation's fastest growing logistics providers. With an unrivaled commitment to delivering margin and sourcing transparency through their proprietary platform, T3, and deploying the first collaborative power only fleet, FreightVana x, they are setting a new standard in the way freight gets moved nationwide. Under the FreightVana umbrella they operate three distinct business units, all constructed to challenge the status quo and advance the transportation industry forward: FreightVana Logistics, FV Technologies, and FV Advisory Group Key Takeaways: The FreightVana Story Shannon Breen is the Co-CEO & Founder at FreightVana, a digital logistics partner powered by technology and built on a foundation of trust and transparency. In the podcast interview, Shannon and Joe discussed how and why Shannon and his partner, John Gamero Co-Founded FreightVana. Under the FreightVana umbrella they operate three distinct business units, all constructed to challenge the status quo and advance the transportation industry forward: FreightVana Logistics – a full-service brokerage along with thousands of trailers that they sell and lease to small and medium carriers. FV Technologies – Proprietary tech platform that streamlines the shipping process / FreightTech development team FV Advisory Group - advisory that specializes in sell-side, buy-side, and consulting services exclusively in the T&L sector and is not under retainer with any companies. The FV team understand the grind that is transportation and logistics, so it is their primary mission to get their clients their fair, and full value when advising them on the largest, most important transaction of their lives. Learn More About The FreightVana Story Shannon on LinkedIn FreightVana on LinkedIn FreightVana Power-Only On the Rise: What It Is, Why it Matters This Downturn, and How to Play The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube
Bill Vitti and Joe Lynch discuss the connected ecosystem, which is one of the best ways to describe Transflo. Bill is the President and CRO of Transflo, the trusted industry leader in mobile, telematics, and business process automation solutions to the transportation industry. About Bill Vitti Bill Vitti joined Transflo as President in early 2022, with more than 25 years' experience in the transportation industry. Most notably, he served as Chief Commercial Officer for Truckstop.com, where he helped drive the company to unicorn status with a valuation of over $1 billion. Bill was also President of Swift Logistics, a leading brokerage and 3PL provider, and head of marketing and strategy for Swift Transportation. Bill has experience working on the carrier, shipper, and broker side, as well as in 3PL and freight software, giving him 360-degrees of visibility of the marketplace. Bill received his MBA from the Graziadio School of Business at Pepperdine University and his BBA from Saginaw Valley State University. About Transflo Transflo®, a Pegasus TransTech company, is a trusted industry leader in mobile, telematics, and business process automation solutions to the transportation industry in North America. Transflo's customer-focused mobile and cloud-based technologies deliver real-time communications to fleets, brokers, factors, shippers, and commercial vehicle drivers, and digitize 800 million shipping documents a year, representing approximately $115 billion in freight bills and 3.2 million downloads of the Mobile+ app. Organizations throughout Transflo's neutral ecosystem use the end-to-end solution suite and digital platform to increase efficiency, improve cash flow, and reduce costs. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, USA, Transflo has set the pace for innovation in transportation software for over 30 years. For more information, visit www.transflo.com. Key Takeaways: The Connected Ecosystem Bill Vitti is the President and CRO of Transflo, a freight tech company that has developed an ecosystem that connects carriers, brokers, shippers, and factoring companies – and that ecosystem streamlines the freight procurement and payment processes. In the podcast interview, Bill and Joe discuss the connected ecosystem, which is how Transflo describes the connected supply chain that they enable with their technology and marketplace. Transflo links the entire supply chain together in one digital ecosystem, creating visibility, security, and customization for every freight professional. Transflo offer a suite of mobile, telematics, data, scanning, and document management all in one integrated experience. Transflo delivers real-time communications to thousands of fleets, brokers, and commercial vehicle drivers who represent over $100 billion in freight bills each year. The Transflo Mobile+ app has been built from the ground up to simplify the business of trucking. Mobile+ is an end-to-end, cloud-based platform designed around removing friction from the supply chain. Transflo technologies like Mobile+ capture and process over 800 million transportation documents every year, helping drivers get their jobs done — and get loads delivered — faster than ever. Learn More About The Connected Ecosystem Bill on LinkedIn Transflo on LinkedIn Transflo Transflo's Intelligent Automation Transflo Mobile+ Transflo Synergize The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube
The tech sector is in upheaval at the moment resulting in job losses. However, there is one tech company that is bucking this trend, the tech unicorn ClickUp. Since starting in 2017 they have had a meteoric rise and opened its European HQ in Dublin last year. Ronan talks to Richard McGuinness, who heads up their Ireland office and is also their VP of Sales EMEA. Richard talks about his background, the pandemic, bringing yourself to work, portfolio management, what ClickUp does and more. About ClickUp ClickUp launched in 2017 and has raised $535 million over three rounds of funding since, valuing the business at $4 billion during its most recent fundraise in October 2021. In the last year, they have tripled their revenue and grown its user base to 800,000+ teams worldwide, with notable customers including teams at Netflix, Booking.com, McDonald's, Zynga and Swift Transportation. In Europe specifically, they announced the opening of its Dublin Office towards the end of 2021 to be the starting point for their wider international expansion, largely in the EMEA market. See more podcasts here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.
The tech sector is in upheaval at the moment resulting in job losses. However, there is one tech company that is bucking this trend, the tech unicorn ClickUp. Since it started in 2017 ClickUp has had a meteoric rise and opened its European HQ in Dublin last year. Ronan talks to Richard McGuinness, who heads up their Ireland office and is also VP of Sales EMEA at ClickUp Richard talks about his background, the pandemic, bringing yourself to work, portfolio management, what ClickUp does and more. About ClickUp ClickUp launched in 2017 and has raised $535 million over three rounds of funding since, valuing the business at $4 billion during its most recent fundraise in October 2021. In the last year, ClickUp has tripled its revenue and grown its user base to 800,000+ teams worldwide, with notable customers including teams at Netflix, Booking.com, McDonald's, Zynga and Swift Transportation. In Europe specifically, ClickUp announced the opening of its Dublin Office towards the end of 2021 to be the starting point for ClickUp's wider international expansion, largely in the EMEA market.
1:64th Scale Diecast Volvo VNL670 Dry Van by DG Productions for Swift Transportation Phoenix Arizona Support me on Patreon for behind the scenes content: https://www.patreon.com/loganskeele Get my FREE Copy of “Tips for Valuing Your Collection” here: http://bit.ly/VALUE-COLLECTION Shop online here: https://www.advantagediecast.com Connect with me on social media! Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBP-ADC Instagram: http://bit.ly/IG-ADC Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/FBG-64th-Gear-Jammers Podcast: http://bit.ly/Toy-Talk Send me your letters, snacks, or other things to: Toy Talk with Logan Skeele P.O. Box 508 Georgetown, KY 40324 Hey 64th Gear Jammers, I'm Logan Founder of Advantage Diecast, and I've got a vintage DG Productions model to review today after a bit of history on Swift Transportation. DG Productions made detailed 1:64th Scale diecast trucks in the days before Diecast Promotions made 1:64thscale trucks. But first please make sure to subscribe and grab my report on Tips for valuing your collection with the link in the description below. Thanks to all my subscribers. You guys are the best! On October 10, 1966, a new truck line began. This trucking company was destined to become one of the largest truck lines in history. Swift Transportation began operation by transporting imported steel from the port of Los Angeles to Arizona. On the turnaround they transported Arizona cotton to Southern California. Founded by Jerry Moyes, the original company operated under the name of Common Market. The Swift name was purchased from the Swift Meat Packing Family later on and the truck line name was changed to Swift Transportation. Jerry Moyes along with his father Carl Moyes, brother Ronald Moyes, and Randy Knight built Swift Transportation into a multi-million dollar business. When Jerry's father Carl passed away, Jerry Moyes became the sole owner of Swift Transportation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/logan-skeele/message
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Successful American entrepreneur Jerry Moyes, past CEO and founder of Swift Transportation, paints the pathways for others to build successful American companies. He faced his darkest days but emerged to the joys of business creation. And all as the adopted Dad of 11 children! Don't miss this one! To watch the show, visit The Optimistic American on YouTube!
Trent Broberg is CEO of ACERTUS, the only tech-enabled automotive logistics marketplace to move, store, recondition, title & register finished vehicle. Key topics in this conversation include The impact of electrification on finished vehicle logistics How emerging OEMs home deliveries impact deliveries The importance of end user education for electrified and automated vehicles Building a positive culture and leading effectively Links Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/trentbrogerg Trent's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trentbroberg/ Home Delivery is Here to Stay! Customers Demand Remote Options Ensuring Excellent Home Deliveries: Walk-throughs, White-Glove Service and More Trent's Bio As the CEO of ACERTUS, Trent Broberg is hyper focused on expanding the company's possibilities and creating a new era of growth. He is dedicated to creating technology enabled solutions for ACERTUS and the transportation industry at large. Prior to joining ACERTUS in March 2021, Trent served as the Chief Operating Officer at Truckstop.com. Before serving in that role, he held senior executive positions at Swift Transportation, DB Schenker and Real Time Freight. Drawing from more than 15 years of experience in the transportation realm, he uses his industry knowledge and leadership skills to carve out high levels of growth and develop profitability. Trent holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Business Administration degree from Arizona State University About ACERTUS ACERTUS is the only tech-enabled automotive logistics marketplace to move, store, recondition, title & register finished vehicles. This start-to-finish, omnichannel offering is driven by a transformative combination of tech, people & expertise turning once complicated logistics into a competitive advantage. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, and equitable mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/
What a special one this episode is! We had the chance to chat with two of the founders of Knight Transportation, Kevin & Keith Knight, as they shared with us the story of how they built one of the largest truckload carrier businesses in North America. Kevin & Keith also shared stories about their upbringings, loving to play baseball and growing up in the small town of Plain City, Utah, birthplace of some of the most familiar names in trucking today, including Swift Transportation, CR England, Pride Transportation, and of course, Knight Transportation. This is one you're not going to want to skip! Podcast Description: On the Beyond The Rig podcast we're talking all things trucking. We'll cover tons of topics with our amazing weekly guests, including transportation industry news, tales from the road from experienced drivers, real stories of the ups and downs of over the road trucking, and so much more! Together we're creating a community within the industry that celebrates all things trucking. Check out our social media accounts: Subscribe on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3jDA7ok Like on Facebook - https://bit.ly/2PmRlvi Follow on Instagram - https://bit.ly/2Z6cdYR Follow on Twitter - https://bit.ly/3fuHz55 Interested in becoming a driver? Visit https://driveknight.com/ Enjoy the podcast, and keep on trucking! #BeyondTheRig
In this episode we're talking to a very special guest, President of Swift Transportation and CFO of Knight-Swift, Adam Miller! We'll be getting into the impact of electric trucks on the industry, what the real applications of autonomous technology in trucking will look like, and where transportation is headed from the perspective of an executive of one of the largest trucking companies in North America. This is one episode you're not going to want to miss! Podcast Description: On the Beyond The Rig podcast we're talking all things trucking. We'll cover tons of topics with our amazing weekly guests, including transportation industry news, tales from the road from experienced drivers, real stories of the ups and downs of over the road trucking, and so much more! Together we're creating a community within the industry that celebrates all things trucking. Check out our social media accounts: Subscribe on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3jDA7ok Like on Facebook - https://bit.ly/2PmRlvi Follow on Instagram - https://bit.ly/2Z6cdYR Follow on Twitter - https://bit.ly/3fuHz55 Interested in becoming a driver? Visit https://driveknight.com/ Enjoy the podcast, and keep on trucking! #BeyondTheRig
This week's episode of the Beyond The Rig podcast is a special one! It's not everyday we get to sit down with a top transportation industry executive. On this episode we're sitting down with President and CEO of Knight-Swift Transportation, Dave Jackson. Dave chats with us about challenges facing the industry, the pivotal role drivers play in supporting the economy, upcoming innovations in trucking, and more. You're not going to want to miss it! Podcast Description: On the Beyond The Rig podcast we're talking all things trucking. We'll cover tons of topics with our amazing weekly guests, including transportation industry news, tales from the road from experienced drivers, real stories of the ups and downs of over the road trucking, and so much more! Together we're creating a community within the industry that celebrates all things trucking. Check out our social media accounts: Subscribe on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3jDA7ok Like on Facebook - https://bit.ly/2PmRlvi Follow on Instagram - https://bit.ly/2Z6cdYR Follow on Twitter - https://bit.ly/3fuHz55 Interested in becoming a driver? Visit https://driveknight.com/ Enjoy the podcast, and keep on trucking! #BeyondTheRig
There are almost too many industry trends to count in 2021. Adam Miller, president of Swift Transportation sits down with George Abernathy, president of FreightWaves to discuss what's on his mind. This includes capacity, hiring and retaining drivers, consumer demand, contract rates, and of course new technologies for trucks.Apple PodcastSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
There are almost too many industry trends to count in 2021. Adam Miller, president of Swift Transportation sits down with George Abernathy, president of FreightWaves to discuss what's on his mind. This includes capacity, hiring and retaining drivers, consumer demand, contract rates, and of course new technologies for trucks.Apple PodcastSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — “I can't change my past, so I decided to change my future.” This statement by Sharae Moore, founder of S.H.E. Trucking, touches a resonant chord with many people, and it reflects her outlook on her career as well as her friendships and family relationships. Moore and her father, Carlos Crutcher share a unique father-daughter bond: Both are experienced over-the-road truck drivers. Moore is an owner-operator and drives for Riverside Transport Inc., while Crutcher is a company driver for Tranco Logistics. The two achieved their career goals through very different paths. After working as a certified nurse assistant for nearly a decade, at age 30 Moore decided it was time for a change. “I knew a guy that drove trucks, and he actually showed me his paycheck,” she said. “I said, ‘I want one of those!' And so I decided to join the trucking industry. I really didn't know what I was getting myself into. It was a whole new experience.” Another factor in Moore's decision to make a change in her life's focus was the death of a brother, 10 years earlier, when he was 30. “Here I was, turning his age, and I was thinking, ‘I need to do something with my life,'” she said. “That was my turning point, and that's when I came to the trucking industry.” After seeing an advertisement for “free CDL training,” Moore enrolled in training through Swift Transportation. “The training was good,” Moore said, adding that she remains in touch with some of her instructors, including Roderick Martin and Dee Hopson. “Roderick was a great trainer,” she said. “I still call him and ask questions.” Hopkins was instrumental in helping Moore overcome what was for her the toughest part of training — the backing maneuvers. “None of the guys in the class wanted to partner with us (women),” Moore said. “I said, ‘Ms. Dee, no one wants to be my teammate.' She said, ‘It's OK, you can be mine.' And so she taught me how to back, and do that 90 and everything ... and I just picked it up and got it. “I've never seen somebody so proud,” Moore continued. “When I started getting it, she jumped up and she said, ‘You got it!' It made me feel so good, going from struggling and struggling, can't get it, feeling defeated to, ‘Oh, you got it!'” On March 25, 2014, she earned her commercial driver's license and embarked on a journey as a professional truck driver. In the past six years, Moore has not only gained experience and confidence as a driver; she has also launched the S.H.E. Trucking clothing line and Facebook group, providing encouragement and support for women drivers. “In the beginning it's a struggle because the first year or two, everyone just stares. The men, they'll sit there and they'll just wait to see what you can do,” she said. “After a while, your confidence builds. You learn how to maneuver your rig, back easily and stuff like that. It's been a really rewarding experience.” S.H.E. Trucking began as a merchandising website for Moore's T-shirts and other apparel designed for women truckers. “I couldn't find any T-shirts that said I was a female driver, a lady trucker,” she said. As the S.H.E. Trucking clothing line grew in popularity, so did Moore's reputation as a mentor for other women in the trucking industry, as well as a source of advice for women wanting to earn a CDL. “They started posting on my personal Facebook page, and I thought, ‘I need a place for them to go,'” she said. “That's when I created the S.H.E. Trucking Facebook group. And it has grown into more than I ever imagined,” she continued. Today the mentorship group has more than 8,000 members and has gained an international following. In addition, Moore and the group have been featured in Facebook's Community Voices spotlight videos and hardcover book. “I never knew there were so many women drivers. It's so rewarding seeing the women accomplish their goals and being a part of that,” she continued. “The goal was to encourage women to be proud of...
Meet Orlando Roberts, 17 year trainer & Million Miler at Swift Transportation. Learn about the Training process, New to TRUCKING what to expect, what to bring on the truck with you, and everything you need to know to have a successful start! Hosted by: Sharae Moore --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shetrucking/message
Meet Orlando Roberts, 17 year trainer & Million Miler at Swift Transportation. Learn about the Training process, New to TRUCKING what to expect, what to bring on the truck with you, and everything you need to know to have a successful start! Hosted by: Sharae Moore
This week’s News segment begins with hedge fund billionaire Lee Cooperman crying on TV and (what else?) Michael Bloomberg announcing he’ll run for president. Jerry Moyes: 7/10 on the David Koch Asset Liquidation Index Chad introduces us to Jerry Moyes, the retired founder of Swift Transportation. Moyes owned the possibly-fictional NHL hockey team the Arizona Coyotes before he ran it into bankruptcy. He owns the biggest boat on Lake Powell, which he named The Big Dog. He gives tons of money to Trump. He’s been involved in a number of shady financial dealings to serve his own greed. All basic billionaire shit. The main part of the Moyes segment involves the labor history of the trucking industry in the US. It’s a sad story, and you can probably guess how it goes. Gary Rollins: 7/10 Joe talks about Gary Rollins, CEO of Rollins, Inc., which owns Orkin Pest Control. The Rollins family has some drama. The kind of drama where you hire private investigators to steal your grandchildren’s medical records. Kids suing parents. Parents suing grandparents. Ratmen suing Ratbabies. This story is nuts. Orkin also regularly cheats people, poisons people, and sometimes cheats the people it poisons. Joe offers us some thoughts on insects (and our relations to them. Innenwelt and Umwelt. Lee Cooperman crying: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2018/07/24/lee-cooperman-parting-advice-luxury-you-cannot-afford-is-arrogance.html Lee Cooperman crying again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEte-K-H8NY&feature=emb_title Steve Viscelli’s sociology of trucking: https://penntoday.upenn.edu/research/penn-sociologist-deconstructs-america-s-trucking-industry Hubba Hubba: A Tribute to Jerry Moyes: https://youtu.be/exZCgJzcrfg The Big Dog: https://youtu.be/GuKbzj_hfaA Michael H. Belzer’s Sweatshops on Wheels https://global.oup.com/academic/product/sweatshops-on-wheels-9780195128864?cc=us&lang=en& Jakob von Uexkull’s tick essay: http://www.codebiology.org/pdf/von%20Uexk%C3%83%C2%BCll%20J%20(1934)%20A%20stroll%20through%20the%20worlds%20of%20animals%20and%20men.pdf Baltimore Sun story on the Rollins family fued: https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2000-05-28-0005270151-story.html Forbes story on the fued: https://www.forbes.com/sites/clareoconnor/2014/09/29/inside-the-3-billion-feud-tearing-georgias-rollins-family-apart/#1efc7a7e5cec
Trucking Company Sues Trucking CompanyTrucking Company Sues Trucking Company. CRST recently sued Swift Transportation and won. A court agree with CRST the Iowa based trucking company that Swift Transportation was poaching drivers. CRST like other big carriers will sign a contact with a potential truck driver agreeing to train them in exchange for the training for a Class A Commercial Drivers License. This agreement is normally minded by a 10 month agreement. Once the driver completes the agreement CRST is suppose to release the driver from any obligation allowing the driver to seek employment where he/she desires. Weather it is with another carrier or if they wish to stay with CRST, they are free to now choose. Swift was caught actively recruiting these drivers which were currently under the CRST contract. https://cdllife.com/2019/crst-sued-swift-over-driver-poaching-and-won-15-5-million/https://www.ccjdigital.com/swift-ordered-to-pay-crst-15-million-for-recruiting-drivers-under-contract/http://talkcdl.com/sleep-apnea-does-it-even-matter/http://talkcdl.com/a-few-trucking-companies-to-avoid/http://talkcdl.com/trucker-crash-stats-hos/http://talkcdl.com/trucker-sleeper-birth-pay/ Honor your ink If you are a truck driver and sign a contract with a trucking company then honor your word. If you agree to drive for a carrier for a certain period then you must keep your word. Many drivers have signed an agreement only to break it. When you break your commitment it will not be as easy as you think it might be. Most carriers will not hire you because the trucking company will most like not verify your work history. What this means is the next carrier hiring you needs to verify that you have the needed experience. If your past trucking company will not provide the needed proof your trucking company need, you simply will not get the job. Instead you could end up working for very bad carriers that will rip you off or even worse not pay you at all. So, if you are thinking about a trucking career, you should consider everything you are entering into before signing an agreement to work for a trucking company that is going to train you. This is the purpose to this podcast called Trucking Company Sues Trucking Company. TalKCDL is the Number One Trucking Podcast on planet Earth. This isn't just our claim but yours also. TalkCDL Trucking Podcast TalkCDL is a podcast that concentrates on the trucking industry only. We are always looking for interesting people to interview. If you are involved in trucking in any way and would like to come onto the show please write to us at Troy@TalkCDL.com or Ruthann@TalkCDL.com
Rachelle Kuramoto has worked as a brand and content strategist, writer, and market intelligence professional for 20 years. She is an experienced and award-winning professional who balances creative and business acumen to projects, primarily in the B2B sector. Her objective in every engagement is to articulate what makes the client distinctive and sustainable in their market and with the stakeholders who matter most.Rachelle launched her career in the late 1990s in the technology practice of Ogilvy Public Relations, where she helped known and startup companies to build and grow their online presence. Since then, she has advised some of the most respected and innovative companies in the world across a host of sectors, including healthcare, technology, financial, transportation, media, education, and energy.Rachelle has had the opportunity to lead brand and content strategy endeavors for enterprise brands like Cox, Worldpay, The FreshMarket, and SWIFT Transportation. She has helped to launch and grow notable startups including Magic Leap, Roadie, and Greenlight Card and has supported numerous not-for-profit entities such Waymark (Formerly Kids3), Mercy Care Atlanta, Bearings Bike Shop, and The Drake House. When she’s not hard at work, Rachelle is an active volunteer who serves on the boards of the Alliance Theater and 48in48. She’s a competitive marathoner, adventurous cook, mom of two (and a dog), and wife to a fellow entrepreneur.
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Rachelle Kuramoto, Founder & Principal, Watchword Brand Kuramoto has worked as a brand and content strategist, writer, and market intelligence professional for 20 years. She is an experienced and award-winning professional who balances creative and business acumen to projects, primarily in the B2B sector. Her objective in every engagement is to articulate what makes the client distinctive and sustainable in their market and with the stakeholders who matter most. She launched her career in the late 1990s in the technology practice of Ogilvy Public Relations, where she helped known and startup companies to build and grow their online presence. Since then, she has advised some of the most respected and innovative companies in the world across a host of sectors, including healthcare, technology, financial, transportation, media, education, and energy. Kuramoto has had the opportunity to lead brand and content strategy endeavors for enterprise brands like Cox, Worldpay, The FreshMarket, and SWIFT Transportation. She has helped to launch and grow notable startups including Magic Leap, Roadie, and Greenlight Card. She has supported numerous not-for-profit entities such Waymark (Formerly Kids3), Mercy Care Atlanta, Bearings Bike Shop, and The Drake House. When she’s not hard at work, Kuramoto is an active volunteer who serves on the boards of the Alliance Theater and 48in48. She’s a competitive marathoner, adventurous cook, mom of two (and a dog), and wife to a fellow entrepreneur. Connect with Rachelle: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/watchwordbrand/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/watchword/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/hellowatchword PEAK PERFORMANCE NATION A community dedicated to raising your game to the next level by learning how to Execute at the highest level and eliminating the obstacles that keep you from being the leader you were born to be. Join group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PeakPerformanceNation/ Acuity Scheduling - Stop Wasting Time Setting Up Meetings Peak Accountability - http://www.thorconklin.com/accountability/ Thank you once again for listening Please follow us on: Facebook: Thor Conklin Twitter: @ThorConklin Website: http://www.thorconklin.com ThorConklin.com Thor Conklin Media Peak Performers Podcast Peak Performance Nation #1 Podcast on how to get things done. Learn from Peak Performers in all areas of life and Business. Do you know what to do but can't figure out why you are not executing what you already know? If so, this Podcast will give you the tools, strategies and psychology to not only break through the choke point but to truly become a Peak Performer. Thor will be sharing his tools and strategies as well as interviewing inspiring Peak Performers that are Entrepreneur's, Professional Athletes, Business leaders, Military, Technology guru's, Health and Fitness masters, Relationships Experts as well as Music & Entertainment superstars. Mission and Purpose - To engage, educate, entertain and inspire listeners to excel in any area of life through mastering the science of execution and Peak Performance. You will learn the necessary road map, strategies, tools and psychology to win this game.
Trucker-Wages have barely risen! Trucker-Wages in all 50 states. From the lowest to the best paying states to live in if you're wanting high truck driver wages. Alaska came in at number one while West Virginia sat at the bottom of the income of the trucking industry. Truck driver pay is on the rise overall this year, but there are some states where drivers earn more. The average income of a long haul truck driver in the Unites States last year was $44,500, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, but the average salary for a truck driver varies dramatically by state. Breakdown of Trucker wages Starting out in the trucking industry can be frustrating for rookies. What most new truck drivers do not understand is that experience is where the money is. Just like with any other job, entry level positions do pay considerably less. Going through a truck driving school that offers employment placement assistance really is your best bet. Inexperienced tractor trailer drivers are a high risk to companies. There are several reputable companies that do pay very well for first year drivers. Swift Transportation is the highest paying company for rookie drivers. Not only can new truck drivers get their schooling through Swift, they can go right into employment with the company when the schooling and training are complete. Swift allows student drivers to repay their tuition and schooling costs over a period of 26 months while employed with the company. On average, first year dry van drivers earn $41,110. Team dry van drivers, in their third year can earn roughly $88,710. The pay does gradually increase year by year, based on performance, safety and experience. Truckers with pockets full of money. https://www.bing.com/search?q=United+States+Department+of+Labor&filters=sid%3ae2a2cc43-f417-04e2-cef4-79331598d826 Scrutinizing your truck driver pay check is a necessity. These days the costs to the truck driver are soaring. As a result, it becomes more important than ever to insure that you, as the driver, are being paid honestly by your carrier. While many carriers have yet to step up to the plate and pay their drivers for waiting time, there exists another part of the driver’s pay check which deserves some close scrutiny. Because the truck driver’s wages are based on a per mile traveled system, it is paramount in importance to insure that you are beingpaid for all the miles you have driven. Truckers with pockets full of money.
Zachary Hall is sitting down with a leader from one of the largest businesses in Arizona, Shannon Breen! Shannon is the SVP of Logistics for Knight/Swift Transportation. (Yep, the trucks you see all over the nation. ) We’re diving into his unconventional path to get here, how working in the restaurant industry made him a better corporate executive, and and why you don’t need a title to step up and be a leader! Show Notes: - Shannon’s College Experience at ASU - What is logistics and did Shannon find it on purpose? - The Story of Swift and Knight Transportation and there recent Merger - The back story how everything gets to your table - What did Shannon learn in the restaurant industry - Why EVERYONE should spend time in the service industry - Why leadership has NOTHING TO DO WITH TITLES! - Favorite places to golf in Arizona - Knight and Swift transportation working with the Special Olympics - How their company gives back to our community here in Arizona - What are Shannon’s Favorite Arizona Restaurants - How do you leave a legacy? Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to “Like” and Subscribe! Who would you like to see featured on our show? Let us know at: whyarizona@renzlermedia.com Find out more about Knight and Swift Transportation: http://www.knighttrans.com/ http://www.swifttrans.com/ Connect with their Socials: Swift Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swift_transportation/?hl=en Knight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/driveknight/?hl=en
In April of 2017, Knight Transportation Inc. and Swift Transportation merged to form a trucking powerhouse with an enterprise value in excess of $5 billion dollars. Dave Jackson, CEO of the newly minted Knight-Swift Holdings joins Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo to discuss the Knight-Swift merger, talk about logistics solutions they can provide, and offer some insight into what lies ahead for the supply chain industry. FOR MORE INFO ON KNIGHT-SWIFT: www.knighttrans.com www.swifttrans.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
This is the story of my short time driving for Swift Transportation.