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| BLP 358: Do you actually know what the Department of Ag does? | 22 Dec 2025 | 00:26:37 | |
Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn joins Jared for a deep dive into the realities of modern farming, livestock operations, rural policy, and how government programs actually impact producers on the ground. Whether you're a farmer, livestock producer, trucker, ag student, grain hauler, or rural leader, this episode gives you a front-row seat to the conversations shaping agriculture today. Chris shares her personal story of growing up in Missouri ag, running a diversified family farm, and balancing life between Jefferson City and the home operation. She breaks down federal aid programs, drought relief, weights & measures, livestock transportation rules, and how technology has transformed production agriculture in the last 20 years. If you want to understand where Missouri agriculture is right now — and where it's headed — this episode is a must-watch. 🔥 TOPICS COVERED• The role of the Missouri Department of Agriculture ✔️ Farmers & ranchers • Missouri Director of Agriculture since 2017 Missouri Department of Agriculture Missouri Grown Program
Timestamp: 00:00 "Balancing Farm Life and Opportunity" 05:29 "Diverse Agriculture Across Regions" 09:11 Supporting Next-Gen Farmers' Access 10:19 "USDA Bridge Payments Explained" 14:29 "Missouri Transportation Collaboration Explained" 18:27 Balancing Controversy in Agriculture 23:00 Evolving Family Farm Legacy 24:36 "Missouri Grown: Supporting Local Farms"
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| BLP 357: How Iowa 80 Truck Stop Became a Haven for Drivers Across the Nation | 30 Oct 2025 | 00:43:36 | |
In this episode, Jared Flinn sits down with Ben Huston from the Iowa 80 Group — home of the World's Largest Truck Stop — to talk about the incredible history behind Iowa 80, how the company supports America's truck drivers, and what makes their locations in Walcott, IA, Joplin, MO, and Kenly, NC a home away from home for drivers across the country. Ben shares stories from his journey in the trucking world, the legacy of the Moon family who started it all, and what it takes to run a truck stop with 900 parking spaces, 24 showers, and nine restaurants — all designed with drivers in mind. Plus, hear about the exciting new partnership between BulkLoads and Iowa 80 offering major fuel savings (up to 70–80¢/gallon) through the BulkLoads Fuel Card, along with discounts at Truckomat washouts and CAT Scale locations nationwide. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/onji5492wbg 🚛 Topics Covered: The history and growth of Iowa 80 and the Truckers Jamboree Why safe, legal truck parking matters now more than ever Iowa 80's approach to trucker comfort, amenities, and safety The BulkLoads Fuel Card partnership and exclusive savings The importance of driver relationships and community in trucking Hopper bottom washouts and the challenges of keeping them certified 🎙️ Guest: Ben Huston, Iowa 80 Group 📍 Locations: Walcott, IA | Joplin, MO | Kenly, NC 💬 Host: Jared Flinn, BulkLoads #Trucking #BulkLoads #Iowa80 #TruckersJamboree #FuelCard #TruckStop #TruckerLife #Transportation #Logistics #BulkHauling 2026 Bulk Freight Conference: https://2026bulkfreightconference.eventify.io/t2/tickets/FB5585,A56D8E?affiliation=web&utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=I-80_Podcast
Timestamp: 00:00 "Affordable Model Production Challenges" 03:15 "Teen's Journey into Trucking" 08:05 "Driver-Friendly Truck Stop Focus" 09:33 "Ultimate Truck Stop Experience" 14:51 Truck Stop Planning Essentials 18:54 Fuel Savings Program Partnership 20:07 TA Petro Partnership Progress 25:01 Driver Preferences Over Fuel Savings 27:26 "Kinley Truck Stop Acquisition" 31:52 "Truck Show and Education" 33:41 Massive Joplin Truck Show 36:36 Certified Washouts for Hopper Bottoms 41:50 Hopper Washout Compliance Challenges . . . Check out our companies! BulkLoads - https://www.bulkloads.com/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=I-80_Podcast Insurance - https://www.bulkinsurancegroup.com/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=I-80_Podcast Factoring - https://www.smartfreightfunding.com/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=I-80_Podcast Transportation Management (TMS) - https://www.bulktms.com/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=I-80_Podcast Permitting- https://www.bulkloads.com/tools/permitting/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=I-80_Podcast Fuel Card- https://bulkloadsfuel.com/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=I-80_Podcast | |||
| BLP 345: The $14k Problem Costing Owner Ops Big MONEY! | 24 Feb 2025 | 00:34:17 | |
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, Evan Shelley from Truck Parking Club talks about his innovative solutions for truck parking, addressing challenges faced by truckers like the average 56-minute parking search and costs. Evan emphasizes the importance of efficient parking systems for owner-operators, highlighting how technology and real estate can enhance productivity and operational efficiency in trucking. Watch this episode on YouTube & Subscribe! Free Video Shoot From BulkLoads? https://links.bulkloads.com/widget/form/bfbbWKvA8xQZJKKYfc2ZEvan Shelley & Truck Parking Club: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truckparkingclub-com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565492051383 How can we pray for you? Email us:Check out our companies! BulkLoads - https://www.bulkloads.com/sign_up/create_account/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=podcast Insurance - https://www.bulkinsurancegroup.com/ Factoring - https://www.smartfreightfunding.com/ Transportation Management (TMS) - https://www.bulktms.com/ Permitting- https://www.bulkloads.com/tools/permitting/
Timestamp: 00:00 Truck Parking Shortage and Driver Impact 06:40 Truck Parking Solutions in Springfield 09:32 Truck Parking Real Estate Demand 12:24 Paid Parking Evolves at Truck Stops 16:59 Parking Costs Driven by Location 18:46 Drivers' Decisions Shaped by Economics 21:33 Trucking Expertise for Road Planning 26:55 Planning Ahead for Travel Efficiency 29:15 Flexible Pay-Per-Use Parking 32:12 "Bi-Weekly Podcasts with Videos" | |||
| BLP 254: Right to Repair Act and What It Means | 29 May 2023 | 00:43:05 | |
In this episode, Jared Flinn brings on Ken Clinchy, Vice President of Digital of FleetPride. Ken talks about who FleetPride is, what they offer, and many other topics such as the Right to Repair Act and why they stand for it. FleetPride has been gracious enough to give our listeners 15% off when you order on their website, use ONLINE15 when you checkout.
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Check out our companies: BulkLoads - https://www.bulkloads.com/ Bulk Insurance Group - https://www.bulkinsurancegroup.com/ Smart Freight Funding - https://www.smartfreightfunding.com/ | |||
| BLP 253: How this BulkLoads Member has Over 30,000 Followers on His YouTube Channel! | 22 May 2023 | 00:23:21 | |
This is another episode from MATS 2023! Jared brings on Justin Sensenig with Flint Creek Transport to talk about his major success in bulk hauling. Justin is a truck driver from New York who scaled his operation from 1 to 30 trucks. Discover the strategies and challenges he faced in managing multiple companies while building a YouTube following of 30k subscribers. Along with his growth story, Justin also talks about how BulkLoads.com played a crucial role in his success.
Watch on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOo9IuXfWzQvsrGcsmYPeyw
Check out Justin's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@flintcreektransport
Check out our companies: BulkLoads - https://www.bulkloads.com/ Bulk Insurance Group - https://www.bulkinsurancegroup.com/ Smart Freight Funding - https://www.smartfreightfunding.com/
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| BLP 252: The Market Will Turn Back. Will You Be Ready? | 15 May 2023 | 01:04:45 | |
Jared brings on Benjamin Kowalski with Freight360 to discuss who Freight360 is, what they do, and the future of their company. They also discuss market conditions and how beneficial it is for all sides of the industry to understand how each other operates.
Check out Freight360's website here:
Watch on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOo9IuXfWzQvsrGcsmYPeyw
Check out our companies: BulkLoads - https://www.bulkloads.com/ Bulk Insurance Group - https://www.bulkinsurancegroup.com/ Smart Freight Funding - https://www.smartfreightfunding.com/ | |||
| BLP 251: How This 22-Year-Old Is Killing It in Bulk Trucking With 2 Show Quality Rigs | 08 May 2023 | 00:31:32 | |
This episode was recorded at the Mid-America Truck Show. Jared brings on Colt Sharp with Sharp Farms LLC to discuss Colt's success in the bulk industry and the secret to being so successful at 22 years old! Colt talks about the challenges he's faced, the lessons he's learned, and how he has 2 show quality rigs. Colt takes the opportunity to call out older bulk haulers and gives them a challenge.
Watch on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOo9IuXfWzQvsrGcsmYPeyw
Check out our companies: BulkLoads - https://www.bulkloads.com/ Bulk Insurance Group - https://www.bulkinsurancegroup.com/ Smart Freight Funding - https://www.smartfreightfunding.com/ | |||
| BLP 250: Health Insurance Made Easy for Small Trucking Companies | 01 May 2023 | 00:29:15 | |
In this episode, host Jared Flinn invites Woody Waters, Co-Founder of Imagine360, to discuss health insurance options for small trucking companies. The episode sheds light on the fact that most truckers lack health insurance and presents a solution that can save truckers up to 30% on their health insurance. Jared and Woody discuss the challenges faced by small trucking companies when it comes to providing health insurance to their employees and how Imagine360 has tailored its services to meet the unique needs of this industry. Whether you're a small business owner looking for affordable health insurance options or a trucker in need of coverage, this episode is a must-listen.
Check out Imagine360 here:
Get in Contact with Upland Advocacy here: 833-9-UPLAND (833-987-5263)
Check out our companies: BulkLoads - https://www.bulkloads.com/ Bulk Insurance Group - https://www.bulkinsurancegroup.com/ Smart Freight Funding - https://www.smartfreightfunding.com/
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOo9IuXfWzQvsrGcsmYPeyw
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| BLP 249: The Band of Brothers in Bulk Hauling | 24 Apr 2023 | 00:29:47 | |
In this episode, Jared brings on Mark Hilligoss with Royal Charge Trucking to talk about a matter that he holds dear to his heart. BulkLoads member, and Mark's good friend, Andy Orem, received a life-changing diagnosis at Christmas time. He was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis, this disease affects his ability to speak and later put him in the ICU struggling to breathe. Mark also talks about their band of brothers in trucking and how they operate on the road.
Donate to their Go Fund Me here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-andy-orem-truck-past-myasthenia-gravis
Watch this podcast on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOo9IuXfWzQvsrGcsmYPeyw/videos
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| BLP 248: "Can't Make the Excuse That Rates Are Cheap" | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:28:15 | |
Jared got to sit down with Jeremy Kellett at the Mid-America Truck Show. Jeremy is the Director of Recruiting for Bruce Oakley Trucking. In the show, they talk about how Oakley has grown from 400 owner-operators to over 800 so quickly. Jeremy talks about riding the ups and downs in the market and how they treat their carriers.
Watch this episode here:
Check out Oakley's podcast here: https://podcast.bruceoakley.com/
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| BLP 247: Why Today's Market Can Actually Benefit Your Trucking Company | 10 Apr 2023 | 00:40:20 | |
Jared brings on David Consiglio, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Missouri State Bears college football team. During this motivating and inspiring episode, David talks about his faith, and trust, and how it all relates back to running a business. He talks about staying strong in the bad times and how negative markets can actually benefit your trucking company.
Check out David's podcast: https://sites.libsyn.com/397496
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| BLP 246: The Steps to Add a Brokerage to Your Trucking Operation | 03 Apr 2023 | 00:38:44 | |
Jared brings back popular guest, Padgett Smith with The Permit Shop, to discuss the step-by-step procedure on how to add a brokerage to your trucking operation. Larry Hurt, CEO of Bulk Insurance Group also joins them to provide his expertise on the insurance side.
Check out The Permit Shop here: https://www.permitshopinc.com/
Check out Bulk Insurance Group here: https://www.bulkinsurancegroup.com/ | |||
| BLP 245: What Underwriters Look for When Deciding Your Premium | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:25:41 | |
In this episode, Jared brings on Tom Beenken with Continental Western Group to talk about insurance premiums! Tom has been in the insurance industry for close to 40 years and is very knowledgeable in all aspects of trucking insurance. Tom and Jared discuss what underwriters look at when quoting your insurance and the steps you can take to lower your premium.
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| BLP 344: The 'Little Charlotte' of the Midwest | 17 Feb 2025 | 00:34:44 | |
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, guest Dalton Cloyd, a race car driver sponsored, provides an intriguing look into the intersection of trucking and racing. Dalton discusses his journey into motorsports, influenced by his father's legacy, and shares insights into the family dynamics and financial commitments involved. The conversation offers a fascinating view into the motorsport culture prevalent in the trucking community. Watch this episode on YouTube & Subscribe! Free Video Shoot From BulkLoads? https://links.bulkloads.com/widget/form/bfbbWKvA8xQZJKKYfc2ZDalton Cloyd: https://www.facebook.com/dalton.cloyd How can we pray for you? Email us:Check out our companies! BulkLoads - https://www.bulkloads.com/sign_up/create_account/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=podcast Insurance - https://www.bulkinsurancegroup.com/ Factoring - https://www.smartfreightfunding.com/ Transportation Management (TMS) - https://www.bulktms.com/ Permitting- https://www.bulkloads.com/tools/permitting/
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00:00 Submit Suggestions, Feature on Podcast 05:56 Racing Journey with Dad 06:34 Father's Racing Journey Begins Early 11:10 Dad's Racing Achievements in 90s 14:01 DIY Racing Motor Challenges 17:32 Racing Reality: Ups and Downs 22:23 Racing's Evolving Appeal 24:18 "Amazing Commitment and Family Bonding" 26:31 Race Car Sponsorship Opportunities 32:00 Prayer Request and Praise Line 32:55 Prayer for Strength and Safety | |||
| BLP 244: The Agriculture Finance Outlook for 2023 | 20 Mar 2023 | 00:35:02 | |
In this episode, Jared brings on Lance Albin with UMB Bank to discuss finance and agriculture! During this show, they discuss hot topics such as current interest rates, Lance also shares his personal opinion and outlook on 2023.
Visit UMB here: | |||
| BLP 243: Freight Rates Are Going Up on March 15th. Here's Why. | 13 Mar 2023 | 00:39:31 | |
In this episode, Jared brings on Steve Morgan with Poole Chemical to discuss fertilizer. Steve has been on our show many times before, we wanted to have him back on to discuss current market conditions and what to expect within the fertilizer market. He gives his opinion on what's happening now but more importantly, what's right around the corner.
Get your tickets to the Mid-America Truck Show here: | |||
| BLP 242: The Bulk Freight Tool That Optimizes Your Business | 06 Mar 2023 | 00:28:28 | |
In this episode, Jared Flinn brings on Caleb Kindle and Austin Holt to discuss a platform that increases efficiency within the bulk industry. They discuss how this benefits each party and also dive into its features.
To learn more email Caleb or Austin:
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| BLP 241: Do You Have Pollution Coverage? | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:45:09 | |
In this episode, Jared brings on Drew Easton, Executive Vice President of AmWINS. Larry Hurt, CEO of Bulk Insurance Group, also joins them to bring his team's insight. During this episode, they dive into environmental transportation coverage and when you need it. Drew gives step-by-step instructions on what to do when you get into an accident.
Check out AmWINS here: https://www.amwins.com/products/environmental-transportation
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| BLP 240: Filling Up Your Pipeline When Freight Rates Are Low | 20 Feb 2023 | 00:59:42 | |
Jared brings on St John (pronounced "Sinjin") Craner to talk about sales in the agriculture industry. St John is the founder of Agrarian, a company specializing in training and teaching sales teams how to perform at a higher level using human-centered psychology. In this episode, he shares what you should do when freight rates are low.
Learn more here: https://www.ruralsalessuccess.com/
Check out his podcast 'The Rural Sales Show' | |||
| BLP 239: What Is Double Brokering? | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:37:14 | |
In this episode, Jared brings on Chris Burroughs. Chris is the Vice President of Government Affairs for the TIA (Transportation Intermediaries Association). Jared and Chris discuss double brokering versus co-brokering and how to watch for it. They also discuss what to do if you see double brokering.
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| BLP 238: This Company Wants to Buy Your Company | 06 Feb 2023 | 00:50:09 | |
In this episode, Jared brings on Niko Anderson, Co-Founder of Aventine Ridge Partners. Niko's company is looking to acquire and operate a single, high-quality business. Jared and Niko walk through the process of how this is done and lay out exactly what Niko is looking for.
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| BLP 237: Who's to Blame for the Current Trucking Market? | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:43:47 | |
In this episode, Jared brings on Zach Strickland with FreightWaves! Zach is a Market Analyst and has a wealth of knowledge on the freight market and economy. In this episode, Zach covers the state of the trucking industry and explains why margins are down. Zach also has his own podcast called Freightonomics, be sure to check it out!
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| BLP 236: IFTA Is Requiring a 3% Audit on All Truckers | 23 Jan 2023 | 00:33:14 | |
Jared brings back Padgett Smith with The Permit Shop to discuss more on permitting and compliance. She goes over different filings such as UCRs, 2290s, MCS 150s, and much more. She also goes over how IFTA is going to be auditing all truckers.
Contact The Permit Shop here: 417-833-3355 https://www.permitshopinc.com/ | |||
| BLP 235: Direct Shippers Aren't Always the Best for Your Operation | 16 Jan 2023 | 00:40:54 | |
In this episode, Jared brings on Ian Harder with BevSource to discuss multiple interesting topics. Ian talks about shipper/carrier relationships and how a lot of times, direct shippers aren't the best fit for carriers. He talks about spot market freight and also gives insight into the general freight market.
Check out BevSource Here: https://www.bevsource.com/ | |||
| BLP 343: AgTech's Broken Promises: How Some Startups Have Hurt Trucking and Farmers | 10 Feb 2025 | 00:43:55 | |
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, guest Nathan Faleide provides a candid perspective on the AgTech industry. He discusses the cultural impact of technology, the emotional connection to farming, and the importance of humor in addressing industry issues. Nathan offers insights into his unique approach of depicting the ag industry through memes, challenging conventional narratives and encouraging fresh perspectives. Watch this episode on YouTube & Subscribe! Free Video Shoot From BulkLoads? https://links.bulkloads.com/widget/form/bfbbWKvA8xQZJKKYfc2Z Nathan Faleide: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanfaleide/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/aguncensored/BarnTalk Episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrAZv0LnmDVIZNItYCE-lOQ How can we pray for you? Email us:Check out our companies! BulkLoads - https://www.bulkloads.com/sign_up/create_account/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=podcast Insurance - https://www.bulkinsurancegroup.com/ Factoring - https://www.smartfreightfunding.com/ Transportation Management (TMS) - https://www.bulktms.com/ Permitting- https://www.bulkloads.com/tools/permitting/
Timestamp: 00:00 "Pioneering Roots in Ag Tech" 03:51 Comedy in AgTech Communication 08:34 Cultural Stereotypes in Media 12:37 Tech Evolution: From Farmers to Startups 13:30 Opportunism in Major Deals 16:39 Agricultural Growth: Cycles, Not Steady 20:39 Emotion in Farming vs. Ag Tech 26:16 Encouraging New Perspectives 27:38 Humor's Role in Relating Stories | |||
| BLP 234: This Guy Met His Wife on BulkLoads! | 09 Jan 2023 | 00:34:43 | |
Yes, you read the title right! In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, Jared brings on Zach Morem with Damel Trucking to talk about how Zach met his wife on BulkLoads. Zach walks us through how this happened and where they are now. You never know where you'll find love, it might be a bulk freight platform! | |||
| BLP 233: How the Pet Population Is Causing the Need for Bulk Haulers | 02 Jan 2023 | 00:35:02 | |
Jared brings on Ben Hubbard with Integrated Proteins to talk bulk hauling and pets! Ben brings up several interesting points, did you know the US pet population is growing faster than the US human population? They discuss the importance of this and why it's causing the need for more bulk haulers. Ben also touches on other aspects of Integrated Proteins such as their logistics and how they are focused on their drivers and customers.
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| BLP 232: You Should Be Asking "Who, Not How" | 26 Dec 2022 | 00:46:49 | |
This week, Jared brings on Jason Rule to share how and why Jason has been so successful in his business model. Jason has started and owned many businesses and is now a consultant. They discuss the best way to think about ideas and the right questions you should be asking when it comes to your business.
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| BLP 231: Double Your Business in 2023 With These Sales Tactics | 19 Dec 2022 | 00:43:53 | |
This week Jared brings on Greg Martinelli to talk about sales in Agriculture. Greg is an Ag Sales Coach and helps agribusiness sales professionals improve their confidence and territory management skills, so they can become a trusted advisor instead of just another salesperson. As always, Jared and Greg relate this topic back to trucking and talk about how carriers can improve their tactics to sell their services better and land more customers.
Learn more about Greg here: https://www.gregmartinelli.net/
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| BLP 230: How to Effectively Take Winter Months off as an Owner-Operator | 12 Dec 2022 | 00:52:40 | |
Jared brings on returning guest, Tim Brady! In this episode, Tim talks about his experience being a truck driver and how he was able to be proactive in his career to schedule vacation time. He explains how important vacation time is in this industry and explains how to effectively take winter months off as an owner-operator.
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| BLP 229: The Simplest Way to Financially Protect Your Family as an Owner-Operator | 05 Dec 2022 | 00:39:43 | |
Jared brings on Aaron Brooker with Friendly Insurance Dad to discuss short-term disability insurance. During this episode, Aaron brings up an interesting statistic: 47% of Americans are not financially capable of handling a $1,000 emergency. He then explains the simplest thing you can do to make sure you and your family are financially stable if you were ever unable to work for awhile.
Check out Friendly Insurance Dad here: https://www.friendlyinsurancedad.com/ | |||
| BLP 228: Hackers Are Shutting Down Your Truck Right Now | 28 Nov 2022 | 00:39:20 | |
Jared brings on Terry Reinert, CEO of Fleet Defender. Fleet Defender specializes in cyber security on vehicles and equipment. Terry explains what their product is and how crucial it is for truckers to have it on their rigs.
Check out Fleet Defender here!
Check out Jared's Children's book here!
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| BLP 227: Never Leave the Auger Overweight or Unbalanced Again | 21 Nov 2022 | 00:30:01 | |
Jared brings on Mike Riegel with Blue Ink Tech to discuss Bluetooth scales! Blue Ink Tech specializes in trucking technology featuring ELDs and scale sensors. Mike explains their BIT Air Scale and how much $$$ it can save owner-operators. This product lets you know your weight before leaving the field, all connected through their mobile app.
Blue Ink Tech has generously agreed to give away some of their BIT Air Scales, click the link below, and in the 'Message' box, put "BulkLoads Podcast" to be entered to win. https://blueinktech.com/contact-us.php?ref=bulkloads_podcast | |||
| BLP 226: Why Truckers Should Be Making at Least $120K/Year | 14 Nov 2022 | 00:59:04 | |
In this episode, Jared continues his discussion with Michael Belzer. In this half, Michael dives into why they deregulated the trucking industry and the reason wages in trucking are terrible now. Towards the end of this episode, Michael talks about what's currently being done to improve this industry and steps we can take to keep making progress.
Check out Michael's book, "Sweatshops on Wheels: Winners and Losers in Trucking Deregulation":
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| BLP 225: How We Got Where We Are in Trucking Today | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:47:28 | |
In this episode, Jared brings on Michael Belzer, a professor at Wayne State University. Michael is an expert in transportation economics and dives into the history of deregulation. He talks about the early stages of trucking and how we got where we are today.
Check out his book: https://www.amazon.com/Sweatshops-Wheels-Winners-Trucking-Deregulation/dp/0195128869
Check out the Youtube video: https://youtu.be/k-vmN0j05Dk | |||
| BLP 342: Super Bowl Special: A Chiefs Great Talks Football, Business, and Life After the Game | 03 Feb 2025 | 00:58:54 | |
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, guest Brett Williams shares his inspiring journey from playing in the NFL with the Kansas City Chiefs to his current role at BulkLoads. Williams discusses his unique background with truck driver parents, his football career highlights, and the influential role faith has played throughout his life, all with engaging anecdotes, including meeting celebrities like Kenny Chesney and Dennis Rodman. Watch this episode on YouTube & Subscribe! Free Video Shoot From BulkLoads? https://links.bulkloads.com/widget/form/bfbbWKvA8xQZJKKYfc2ZBarnTalk: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrAZv0LnmDVIZNItYCE-lOQ How can we pray for you? Email us: Check out our companies! BulkLoads - https://www.bulkloads.com/sign_up/create_account/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=podcast Insurance - https://www.bulkinsurancegroup.com/ Factoring - https://www.smartfreightfunding.com/ Transportation Management (TMS) - https://www.bulktms.com/ Permitting- https://www.bulkloads.com/tools/permitting/
Timestamp: 00:00 Career Shift: From AT&T to Trucking 05:22 Florida State Scholarship Offer 06:43 Undefeated Season to Championship Loss 11:34 Meeting NFL Coaches: A Surreal Experience 14:12 Player Negotiation Challenges 17:00 Joining Kansas City Chiefs Experience 22:11 Kenny Chesney Joins Football Practice 24:46 Unexpected Encounter with Dennis Rodman 27:35 Life-Changing Faith Awakening 29:40 Brett's Transformation Through Faith 32:13 "Fateful Meeting at Conference" 35:45 Homeschool Football Tournament Leadership Transition 41:14 NFL Player's Pre-Game Pressure 42:09 Hiring Athletes for Strong Character | |||
| BLP 224: Your Trucking Operation Doesn't Have to Look Like Your Neighbors | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:34:09 | |
In this episode, Jared brings on Tanner Winterhof. Tanner is one of the hosts of Farm4Profit, a podcast dedicated to teaching farmers how to be more profitable. Tanner explains why they started their podcast and relates it to the trucking industry.
Check out Farm4Profit: https://www.farm4profit.com/ | |||
| BLP 223: An ELD Specifically for AG Haulers | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:45:14 | |
Jared brings on Ken Evans and Kristin Rakoczy with Konexial to discuss ELDs and hours of service. My20 ELD is an ELD made specifically for agriculture haulers. Ken and Kristin explain their line of products and they talk about who Konexial is and what they stand for.
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| BLP 222: How the Color of Your Truck Can Increase Your Business | 17 Oct 2022 | 00:35:42 | |
Jared brings on Jason Byer with Crowdspring to discuss branding. Crowdspring helps business owners grow their brand by offering multiple services like logo design. Jared and Jason relate this to trucking and how something so small can have a huge impact.
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| BLP 221: An Easy, Unbiased Way to Get Grain Market Intel | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:34:54 | |
Jared brings on Joe Vaclavik with Standard Grain. In this episode, Joe shares his story about how he got into the grain market industry and what he does for a living. Joe also hosts his own podcast called "Grain Markets and Other Stuff".
Joe's Podcast: https://standardgrain.com/podcast/
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| BLP 220: Ways to Utilize Your Bank You May Not Know | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:41:00 | |
Jared brings on Jason Tiedtke with American National Bank to talk all things $$$. Jason gives great advice on how to have a great relationship with your banker and the extra steps you can take to be prepared when trying to secure a loan.
Jared's children's book: https://www.lulu.com/search?contributor=Jared+Flinn&adult_audience_rating=00 | |||
| BLP 219: A Simple Way to Maximize Your Time & Make More Money | 26 Sep 2022 | 00:14:48 | |
This is a little different than our normal episodes. Jared does this podcast solo and shares his advice and experiences as a business owner. He talks about the steps he has taken to maximize his time to be more successful and relates it back to the trucking industry.
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| BLP 218: This Is Why You Are Not Getting Any Responses From Your Post | 19 Sep 2022 | 00:29:29 | |
Jared brings on Scott Rea with AvatarFleet to discuss driver recruiting. Scott is on a mission to help trucking companies fill empty seats by doing driver marketing the smart way. They talk about what you can do to be the "purple cow" and stand out from the crowd.
Visit AvatarFleet here:
AvatarFleet e-book: https://go.avatarfleet.com/how-to-double-your-hires-ebook
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| BLP 217: Don't Put Your Freight Business at Cyber Risk by Not Taking This Step | 12 Sep 2022 | 00:39:27 | |
Jared brings on Glenn Johnson with The Vizius Group to talk about all things cyber security. Glenn is an expert in cyber security and shares his knowledge in this episode. He provides great tips on how to protect your business from ransomware attacks and scams.
Visit The Vizius Group here:
Glenn Johnson: glenn.johnson@vizius.com | |||
| BLP 216: Want to Master the Art of Grain Merchandising? | 05 Sep 2022 | 00:41:46 | |
Jared brings on Jason Wheeler and Roger Gattis with White Commercial to talk about grain merchandising. White Commercial is a commodity futures broker that focuses on consulting and education with merchandising. Jason and Roger are also hosts of "The Elevators Cut" podcast that can be found on any major podcast platform.
Check out White Commercial www.whitecommercial.com | |||
| BLP 215: Strengthening the Trader-Trucker Relationships in Turbulent Fertilizer Markets | 29 Aug 2022 | 00:59:37 | |
Jared brings on Jeremy Mullen with Northern Ag Transportation to discuss commodity trading within the fertilizer sector. Jeremy brings up some interesting points regarding trader-trucker relationships and how they can make or break someone in the industry. Jeremy talks about what we can expect from the fertilizer markets for the fall season of 2022.
Check out Northern Ag Transportation here: https://www.northernagtransportation.com/ | |||
| BLP 341: How Jesse Bounds 10X'd His Trucking and Hay Business and How You Can Too | 27 Jan 2025 | 01:20:32 | |
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, Jesse Bounds shares his journey from farm laborer to entrepreneur, focusing on agriculture and trucking. He reveals lessons learned in scaling a business, discussing the role of pivoting strategies, and the importance of understanding finance. Jesse also introduces the concept of 10-4 Coaching, fostering community among business owners in agriculture and trucking. Watch this episode on YouTube & Subscribe!
Free Video Shoot From BulkLoads? https://links.bulkloads.com/widget/form/bfbbWKvA8xQZJKKYfc2ZJesse Bounds: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-bounds-710a6419a/ https://www.youtube.com/@jessebounds6795 How can we pray for you? Email us: Check out our companies! BulkLoads - https://www.bulkloads.com/ Insurance - https://www.bulkinsurancegroup.com/ Factoring - https://www.smartfreightfunding.com/ Transportation Management (TMS) - https://www.bulktms.com/ Permitting- https://www.bulkloads.com/tools/permitting/
Timestamp: 00:00 Oregon: Grass Seed Capital 07:33 Pivoting Every 5 to 7 Years 12:26 The Need for Hauler Control 16:46 Forklifts, Clamps, and Plant Logistics 21:47 "Milk Prices Rising, Hay Movement Impact" 29:50 Transparent CFOs Prevent Fraudulent Practices 33:04 Struggling with Accrual Accounting Transition 38:35 Coordinating Schedules for Diverse Workers 45:16 Pre-Launch Community for Online Presence 52:17 Trucking Challenges: Costs and Compliance 57:57 Focus on the Critical Details 01:03:32 Switching to Accrual Solved Pricing Issue 01:04:53 Truck Revenue Analysis Strategy | |||
| BLP 214: Correlation of High Grain Prices and Less Grain Haulers | 22 Aug 2022 | 00:40:23 | |
Jared brings on Jon Scheve of Superior Feed Ingredients to discuss current market conditions and how they relate to trucking. He talks about high-dollar freight and what merchandisers have seen from carriers.
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| BLP 213: A Flower Startup to Commodity Trading | 15 Aug 2022 | 00:44:30 | |
Jared brings on Andy Holz, Co-founder of HD Commodities to discuss business startups. Andy tells his story of starting a flower business and the ups and downs of his journey. He gives great advice on starting a business and lessons he learned along the way.
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Check out their website: https://www.hdcommodities.com/ | |||
| BLP 212: D.O.T. Does Not Give You Grace for Ignorance | 08 Aug 2022 | 00:39:45 | |
Jared brings on Padgett Smith, Owner of The Permit Shop, to discuss all things authority. The Permit Shop takes care of all licensing, accounting, compliance, and everything else to keep your truck(s) legal and on the road. Padgett answers many popular questions that truck drivers have when they are starting their business, expanding, or making changes to their operations.
Check out The Permit Shop: 417-833-3355 | |||