In this episode Aaron and Michael discuss the the impact (or lack thereof) of Coronavirus on freight domestically and abroad and then give an update on the proposed HOS rules heading to the White House. They also shout out a 5 star fan of the podcast and the @PDQAmerica truck of the month winner! 

Aaron and Michael sat down with the creator of the popular trucking and freight news blog www.freightbrokerlive.com to discuss all things trucking!

They dive into how Stephen got started, why he hates the term "millennials", how our generation (and younger) can have a successful career in our industry, trucking media, and much, much, more!

Stephen has a passion for logistics that is supremely evident in this episode! Be sure to follow him on social media, his podcast and website so you don't miss his unique take on what's happening in logistics today!

In this episode you'll hear timeless wisdom from trucking industry veterans we had the opportunity to speak with at the 2019 Great American Trucking Show.

This episode is a direct result of listener feedback! Be sure to leave a review with your thoughts or suggestions about the content you'd like to hear so we can continue to improve the show each week!

In this episode we talk about two trucking articles:

C.H. Robinson Hit with $1.1 Billion dollar lawsuit

Tennessee Based Trucking Company Ceases Operations After 69 Years

Then we break down a new segment called Load it Or Leave it!

We break down three separate clips of audio we recorded when we launched our podcast at Great American Trucking Show.

We ask the public's opinion on the Millennial generation and the responses are thought provoking to say the least!

Michael and Aaron start the show discussing two trucking industry articles.

The first is courtesy of Freight Broker Live which talks about a large insurance carrier discontinuing commercial auto insurance.

The second is about VP of OOIDA Lewie Pugh's trip to capital hill addressing what's important to truck drivers.

Then they shift gears and have a great conversation with The Crafty Trucker, Jason and Heather. They're a team of expediters who have a successful trucking business and YouTube channel that documents the lifestyle they've built.

We dive into their trucking careers and how they make their relationship work over the road.

The second half of our conversation with Dave Coleman of Jack's Chrome Shop and Chrome and Steel Radio covers the role of a chrome shop, custom trucking trends, the truck show circuit, and what Dave thinks the future looks like for custom truck culture.

This episode kicks off with a fun post- Super Game phone call between Aaron and Michael. The winner of their football game prop bet will be awarding the loser with a celebratory Gatorade bath on our Instagram @PDQAmerica

Then they get into some trucking news and chat about the USMCA deal, a Texas Flatbed Carrier shutting down, and Kobe Bryant's passing.

Then you'll hear an interview with Dave Coleman, owner of Jack's Chrome Shop and part owner of Chrome and Steel Radio. Dave has built a substantial audience on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

You'll hear about how Dave got into trucking, his passion for media and content creation, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss part two where they dive deeper into the world of custom trucks and the truck show circuit!

Michael and Aaron start the show with a pre-game chat about low freight rates, trucking insurance, and friendly Big Game 54 challenge.

The show then turns to a conversation Aaron had with Sharae Moore, millennial truck driver, advocate for the industry and creator of support community and apparel brand S.H.E. Trucking.

In this episode you'll learn more about Sharae's journey into the industry, how her brand has grown and what's next for S.H.E.!

She also talks about some new developments she's never talked about before and shares her perspective about the future of trucking and logistics.

In part two of this episode featuring DOT Compliance and Trucking Consultant Kenneth Nolley, he and Michael dive deeper into his expertise and work with P1 Compliance.

Questions that are answered in this episode:

"What are some things you are looking for when you're speaking to a prospective client or motor carrier?"

"How can companies build their culture to be more preventative than reactive?"

"How can drivers improve their daily safety routines?"

"Driver managers are busy. What can they be doing to ensure drivers practice these routines over the road?"

"How important is it for executive leadership to be promoting a safe culture in the business?"

"Do you think ELDs make trucking safer?"

"How can trucking companies keep insurance costs down?"

"Where do you see technology going now and how will it effect compliance and safety in the future?"

Michael and Aaron kick things off with a casual "pre-game" conversation regarding the NFL AFC/NFC playoffs. They discuss their picks to win and who they hope to see in the Super Bowl.

Then they chat about a recent article from FreightWaves regarding the steps being taken to replace traditional side mirrors with Camera Monitoring Systems (CMS). The elimination of side mirrors could improve safety and is estimated to reduce fuel costs due to better aerodynamics.

Then you'll hear from DOT Compliance and Trucking Consultant Kenneth Nolley. Kenneth is a a former Texas State Trooper that served with the Texas Department of Public Safety and the owner of Priority One Compliance Services, LLC, a transportation consulting firm that advises growing motor carrier clients on a range of operational and compliance-related matters (including, but not limited to: securing various registrations, operating permits and licensing, pre-employment / background screening, insurance-related matters, and continuing education for Motor Carriers, Insurance Agents and CDL/DOT Regulated drivers).

His expertise in this space was guided by my prior employment as a Trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety where he was trained on laws and the enforcement of the Federal Motor Carrier Rules & Regulations that Motor Carriers, DOT Regulated Drivers must abide by and Crash Investigation.

In addition he have served the private sector in Corporate DOT Management roles for an Oil/Gas Service Company and a HazMat Trucking Company that transported Crude Oil & LPG.

The conversation went so well we had to make it into two parts, so be sure to check back later this week for the rest of this episode.

We start this episode announcing the first ever PDQ America Truck of the Year!

If you're interested in participating and think that your truck has what it takes, follow us on social media @PDQAmerica. Each week we feature pictures of loaded trucks from around the country. Each weekly winner is entered into a monthly competition that is voted on by members of our community. Truck of the Month winners are entered into Truck of the Year!

After that you'll hear Michael and Aaron's conversation with Craig Bliss. Craig is the creator of the largest Facebook group for Freight Brokers and one of the largest for truck drivers called Freight Brokers and Truck Drivers that boasts almost 17,000 members.

He also uploads his weekly Make More Money Mondays live streams to his own podcast, Talk Freight and is now featuring members of his group.

If that wasn't it, he also started Freightbrand.com, which helps small freight brokers and trucking companies build a recognizable brand online.

In this conversation we chat about:

• How he got into trucking and logistics

• Freight Brokers and Truck Drivers Facebook Group

• Social Media and it's role in our industry

• What happened in 2019

• How to make more money in 2020

• and more!

Happy New Year!

We ended 2019 with a huge project and the team decided it would be a great opportunity for Aaron to document the loading process. Six truckloads and hundreds of thousands of pounds later, Michael asks Aaron about what he learned from the experience.

2020 is upon us! The "roaring" 20's have arrived and we're discussing how to start the New Year with your foot on the gas pedal!

Michael and Aaron discuss the Flatbed Forecast, a downloadable PDF that will be available for our Carrier Network, a way of thinking about decision making for the new year, and we're featuring a snippet from a conversation we had with Harry Wilde of Lube Zone about leveraging the potential that young people have.

In this episode Michael and Aaron chat about whether or not these topics belong on Santa's nice list or naughty list:

Uber Freight

FreightWaves

Celadon

Truck Drivers

Tesla

Automated Trucks

Electric Trucks

Transport Stocks

Trump

Congress

Infrastructure

Trade Deal

FMCSA

Millennials

Boomers

Podcast Listeners/Guests

GATS

Dallas Cowboys

In this episode we continue the conversation we had with Business Insider Senior Transportation Reporter Rachel Premack and get deep into the latest Trucking news.

First we chat about the word "bloodbath" and how it has been the word for the industry in 2019.

Then we chat about a news story she broke the day we recorded, a report about how Amazon is paying their drivers a day rate instead of per mile.

We had the opportunity to meet Business Insider Senior Transportation Reporter Rachel Premack at FreightWaves LIVE, and she was kind enough to be our guest!

Rachel is a senior transportation reporter at Business Insider. She focuses on logistics — particularly trucking and how deliveries are changing with the rise of e-commerce — and speaks regularly on national radio, industry panels, and podcasts.

For part 1 of this 2 part conversation, Michael, Aaron, and Rachel start with a few "millennial" topics:

The viral "Ok Boomer" retort and the newly announced Tesla Cybertruck.

We start shifting into "trucking stuff" when we discuss this article Rachel wrote about Andrew Yang, a Democratic presidential nominee. He's growing in popularity with young people and has found a passionate following with the group "Truckers for Yang".

Andrew's lead campaign policy is the "Freedom Dividend", a $1,000 / month payment from the federal government that he says will help offset unemployment as jobs are automated away.

In this episode Michael sits down with David Abell for a wide ranging conversation. They cover David's professional career, how to build a successful brokerage team, how he read 65 books last year, the role of an online presence for trucking companies and freight brokerages, content on social media, tips for Millennials looking to take their career to the next level in 2020, and more!

This episode features a few females making their way in freight!

The first conversation is between Michael and Ellen Voie, founder of Women in Trucking, a non-profit organization focused on the transportation and logistics industry.

The second is between Christian Patterson, curator of our Transmitter Newsletter and Kimberly Lucas, owner of Keep It Moving Services, a hot shot trucking company.

You'll learn about the work Women in Trucking does to support our industry and a new business owner who's optimistic about the future of her growing family business.

This episode features two conversations:

The first is with Butch Bailey, truck driver and creator of the Strong Driver Fitness Seat Strap, which helps truck drivers "get fit while they sit". Be sure to follow him on Instagram at @strong.driver. You can also visit his website, www.strongdriver.com

The second is from a voice Trucking For Millennials listeners may be familiar with; Hope Zvara with Mother Trucker Yoga. In this conversation we discuss a recent report from Blue Cross Blue Shield that examined the health conditions impacting millennials most.

We hope this episode encourages and empowers you to take the next step to a healthier lifestyle over the road!

Michael and Aaron recently attended FreightWaves LIVE, the premiere conference by the media juggernaut and technology company behind SONAR.

In this episode you will hear two quick conversations that were had back at the hotel wrapping up each day. They talk about their initial impressions and takeaways from each day of the event.