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Episode 35 is coming right up! ?? Join us this Wednesday at 1 PM CST as we chat with Nate Johnson on 2Dawgs1Pod! ??? Nate Johnson is a seasoned leader in the transportation and logistics industry with a rich 30-year career that includes being a professional driver, running his own trucking company, and overseeing professional services at the world's largest Transportation Management System (TMS) company. He currently leads GLCS, Inc., a technology and management consultancy he launched in 2016 that specializes in blending management insights with IT acumen, aimed at bridging the gap between technology and practical application in transportation and logistics. He also hosts the Driving Forward Podcast, delivering industry insights, tech solutions, and growth strategies for drivers, carriers, brokers, and fleet owners. Click me to watch and listen to the pod: https://lnkd.in/gqvZFxSk Don’t miss it! ?? #2Dawgs1Pod #LogisticsPodcast #FreightTech

Fuel is a non-negotiable cost in the trucking industry and is crucial for the movement of goods. Companies cannot significantly reduce fuel usage without compromising their operations. Consequently, even substantial price hikes do not drastically lower fuel demand. #truckingcosts #fuelcosts #logisticschallenges #fuelefficiency #truckingindustry

Dawg of the Week: Will Jenkins??? Big news! Shipper CRM, a FreightCaviar product, has announced a strategic partnership with Journey, led by CEO and founder Will Jenkins, who has officially joined as their newest investor. Will joins industry giants like TriumphPay and Tim Higham (AscendTMS) in backing Shipper CRM. Through this partnership, Shipper CRM Pro users gain exclusive access to Journey's industry-leading sales training, creating a game-changing solution for freight brokers and trucking companies alike. About Will Jenkins: As the CEO & Founder of Journey, Will leads the charge by providing elite sales training, recruiting, and consulting to the freight brokerage industry. Known for betting on companies and people he believes in, Will's investment in Shipper CRM reflects his commitment to innovation and growth in logistics. Shipper CRM is a purpose built platform for helping freight brokers and trucking companies find their ideal customers. By combining industry specific sales training with a freight-focused shipper database for lead generation, transportation sales teams will close leads faster, build expert sellers, and more effectively target ideal customers.

Missed Episode 34 with Greg Reed? Don't worry, we’ve got you covered! Catch our conversation with the Executive Director of NSRMCA as we dive into the $1.9 trillion postal ecosystem, trucking insights, and more. ?? Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gcqJXjZ4 ?? Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gWJwBxEM #2Dawgs1Pod

?? See you later, Dawg! Episode 34 drops today at 8:30 AM CST. Join us as Greg Reed, Executive Director of NSRMCA, shares insights on managing $3.5 billion in USPS contracts and empowering the transportation industry. Don’t miss this one! ?? https://lnkd.in/gnm6rJ5S #2Dawgs1Pod #LogisticsPodcast #NSRMCA

Don’t miss Episode 34 tomorrow at 8:30 AM CST! ?? Greg Reed is the Executive Director of the National Star Route Mail Contractors Association (NSRMCA), representing surface transportation companies contracting with the U.S. Postal Service. Since May 2021, Greg has led NSRMCA, whose members manage $3.5 billion in Postal Service contracts annually. He focuses on advancing these companies, supporting the USPS, and strengthening the $1.9 trillion postal ecosystem. Previously, Greg was litigation and regulatory counsel for the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), advocating for 150,000 trucking industry members. His work focused on removing burdens to interstate commerce and empowering small-business owner-operators. Before joining the transportation industry, Greg litigated on behalf of entrepreneurs at the Institute for Justice and a major law firm. His work, featured in outlets like the Wall Street Journal, challenged anticompetitive laws stifling the American dream. Greg earned his law degree from American University Washington College of Law (2013) and his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Haverford College (2006). He resides in northern Virginia with his wife, Dina, and their three children. ?? https://lnkd.in/gkuTEiVS #2Dawgs1Pod #LogisticsPodcast #NSRMCA

Episode 32 Highlight: Shan Wu - co-founder of Forward Labs and creator of AI=BS? Click the links below to watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/gvNzdGKd https://lnkd.in/gmHc5DWn #2DawgsPodcast #Logistics #SupplyChain #Trucking

Step 11: Delayed payments. A claim. A fraudulent broker who has no intention of paying up. One issue could sink your whole operation if you haven’t diversified your business. Our advice: Concentrate no more than 20% of your capacity with any single broker or shipper if you can help it. (Another advantage of Diversification: You’ll have more freight rate data flowing in, leaving you better positioned to negotiate fair pricing.) Stay tuned for Step 12 of Your Fast Lane to Fleet Growth, brought to you by TAFS, Inc.! Get the full guide here: https://lnkd.in/guhfaevS #2dawgs1pod #tafs

Fun Fact: Iowa 80 in Walcott, Iowa, is the world’s largest truck stop! #2dawgspodcast #tafs #trucking #logistics #factoring #iowa80 #truckstop #truckingfunfacts #largesttruckstop #truckinglife

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