Get a Load of This

By: Cameron Pechia Ryan Young Thomas Comstock
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  • A listening experience, with a load of trucker talk. Designed to keep truckers informed, and entertained, while they support the country, one trip at a time.
    2024
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  • Throwback: Changing the World - Empowering Women in the Trucking Industry

    Throwback: Changing the World - Empowering Women in the Trucking Industry
    Oct 18 2024
    In this throwback episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Cameron Pechia, and Ryan Young chat with Ellen Voie, Founder and CEO of the Women In Trucking Association. Ellen has made it her life's mission to promote the employment of women in the trucking industry and she is making leaps and bounds toward a more equal world and workforce for women. Ellen's commitment to equalizing the workforce for women has been nothing short of exceptional - Join us while we learn more about her and her organization. Episode Highlights: Ellen reveals that her career goal in high school was broadcast journalism. (3:47) Ellen mentions that the mission of the Women In Trucking Association is to promote the employment of women in the business and to remove hurdles that may prevent women from succeeding. (5:58) Ellen shares what her CB handle would be if she had one. (8:06) Ellen discusses the challenges she faced in the early years of the Women In Trucking Association, such as spreading the word about the organization and gaining industry support. (11:43) Ellen discusses the most important lessons she's learned from the challenges she's faced. (19:12) Ellen discusses that the Women In Trucking Association will now have chapters, both regional and local, so that the conversation may continue long after the conference is over. (23:30) Ellen mentions that she was invited to the White House to discuss the Biden-Harris trucking proposal. (32:16) Ellen explains the three aspects of industrial safety for women. (36:01) Ellen believes that personal safety is a top responsibility for female drivers. (40:46) Key Quotes: “The mission is to encourage the employment of women in the industry and to address obstacles that might keep women from succeeding. And then the third part is to celebrate success. So that's our mission.” - Ellen Voie “I believed in myself, I believed in the mission. And I never ever thought that failure was an option.” - Ellen Voie “Life begins at the edge of your comfort zone” - Ellen Voie Resources Mentioned: Ellen Voie LinkedIn Women In Trucking Association Cameron Pechia Thomas Comstock Ryan Young Valley Trucking Insurance
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    49 mins
  • Throwback: Learning the Game with The Freight Coach!

    Throwback: Learning the Game with The Freight Coach!
    Oct 4 2024
    This is a fire throwback episode chopping it up with Chris Jolly "The Freight Coach" on all things trucking. From trucking to freight brokering we cover tips and tricks to help improve your business. Chris has 15+ years of experience within transportation with the bulk of his experience in freight brokerage. He is the founder of Freight Coach Enterprises and is the host of “Coffee w/#TheFreightCoach” podcast. His experience within freight brokerage includes operations, sales, and leadership ranging from start-ups to one of the largest brokerages within transportation. His passion is training and development of sales and operations professionals within transportation. Episode Highlights: Chris discusses his background in the trucking industry. (1:58) Chris talks about how he got into the transportation industry. (6:17) Chris explains why he picked the alias "The Freight Coach." (11:16) Chris clarifies that he does not want to replace drivers and that he is a proponent of technology that improves safety. (13:01) Chris explains that he evaluates even his own prospects to guarantee that they really want to improve. (17:37) Chris mentions that he wants to provide best practices for others to follow since this industry means everything to him. (24:46) Chris mentions that he believes in karma. (34:53) Chris believes that those in the trucking industry should do a better job of recruiting people in this profession since no one will come to the industry and rescue them except themselves. (39:47) Chris expresses gratitude for the opportunity to launch his second company, Broker Carrier. (41:03) Chris believes that self-reflection has been the most valuable lesson he has learned in the last few years. (45:43) Key Quotes: “I believe in responsible capitalism. Because as a broker, I am nothing without that truck. I am nothing. My technology, which is great, that I'm a massive fan…My technology mean nothing if my drivers don't show up.” - Chris Jolly “I want to put best practices out there for people to follow because this industry literally is everything to me. Like absolutely everything, since the first breath I took, I've been around trucking. And I know what people go through.” - Chris Jolly “If you want to see trucking change, you have to change yourself first.” - Chris Jolly Resources Mentioned: Chris Jolly LinkedIn Coffee w/#TheFreightCoach Broker Carrier Cameron Pechia Valley Trucking Insurance
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    49 mins
  • Throwback: Keep More Money with Outsourcing Your Phone Services

    Throwback: Keep More Money with Outsourcing Your Phone Services
    Sep 20 2024
    Join us in today's throwback episode as we talk with Sarah Allen from Ruby, a remote receptionist service that can streamline your business. Learn how to effectively bolster your reputation, earn more money, and save time and stress from your day to day. Episode Highlights: Sarah mentions that she began her professional career in the trucking industry. (5:53) Sarah discusses Ruby's goal of providing a better client experience and enhancing your reputation. (8:47) Sarah discusses their workforce in the United States. (11:23) Sarah explains that all of their receptionists go through extensive training because it's a difficult profession that must be able to be flexible and switch between different businesses. (12:50) Sarah discusses how they manage calls for the brokerage. (16:38) Sarah explains the types of feedback and reports that they provide to business owners. (25:26) Sarah discusses the service package they offer. (31:57) Sarah explains that their onboarding phase is when they determine what their client needs in terms of services. (36:02) Sarah discusses how companies may contact Ruby to learn more about their products and services. (47:15) If Sarah had a statement, piece of advice, or quotation that she wishes to display on a billboard for everyone to see. What would it be? (50:42) Key Quotes: “Ruby was born out of the idea of giving people back time in their day.” - Sarah Allen “All of our receptionists go through a lot of training, because it's a very hard job, they have to be flexible, and to just have that ability to switch between different businesses.” - Sarah Allen “It's your reputation on the line, and we take that very seriously. We are keeping your brand and we're keeping your reputation and that's the most important thing.” - Sarah Allen Resources Mentioned: Sarah Allen LinkedIn Ruby Cameron Pechia Thomas Comstock Valley Trucking Insurance
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    54 mins

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