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In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Tyler Johnston, the Director of Operations at Mercer Transportation. Together they explore the importance of building strong relationships between carriers and brokers in the trucking industry, the need for effective communication and negotiation skills in order to maximize profits and efficiency, and the role of technology in improving processes and decision-making for brokers.

In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Timothy Dooner, WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Host & Producer at FreightWaves and SiriusXM. Together, they explore Timothy’s journey from starting a podcast to becoming an influential figure in the freight industry. They delve into the evolution of his podcast, "What the Truck?!?" and how it grew from a single day to multiple episodes per week, driven by audience demand and sponsorships. They also discuss the importance of authenticity and consistency in content creation, highlighting the challenges and rewards of building a brand in the freight space.

In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Paul Jaroslawski, President and Founder of Freight Caviar and co-founder of Shipper CRM. Together, they explore Paul's background in transportation, the challenges of running a media business, and the importance of building relationships and focusing on quality content in business.

In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Trey Griggs, Founder and CEO of BETA Consulting Group. Together, they explore Trey’s journey through sales and freight brokerage to founding his own business, and his advice and strategies on turning customers into fans.

In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Todd Amen, President and CEO of ATBS. Together, they explore the history of ATBS, including the initial challenges of simply getting drivers interested, as well as the realities of working with your family.

In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Marc Blubaugh, Partner at Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan and Aronoff. Together, they explore the need for business owners to be proactive in keeping up to date with the laws that affect them, how to navigate broker-carrier relationships and the widespread implications of the passing of Assembly Bill 5 in California.