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We’re bringing back a standout episode from Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast featuring Will Hopkins, co-founder of BlackBox Logistics. In this conversation, Will Hopkins shares how a job dispatching trucks gave him the foundation to launch BlackBox Logistics, a full-scale brokerage that started with no backup plan and grew to over 40 employees in just four years. From throwing hay bales on a horse farm to dispatching in a sweltering Alabama room during COVID, Will’s journey is a testament to hustle, resilience, and finding purpose in every odd job along the way. He also opens up about the tough lessons of scaling a company, the importance of partnership, and why dispatching taught him to love the grind. If you missed this the first time, now’s your chance to hear how Will turned an unconventional path into a fast-growing brokerage built on trust, teamwork, and a dispatch mindset.

We’re bringing back one of the most insightful and heartfelt episodes from Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, featuring none other than Kevin Rutherford, Owner and Presenter of Let’s Truck. Kevin’s story isn’t just about surviving business, it’s about transformation. From nearly going bankrupt with 11 trucks and zero accounting system to becoming the trusted voice for thousands of owner-operators across North America, Kevin shares why real advice in trucking is rare, how to tell the difference between hype and help, and why he chose to build a business that teaches others to avoid his mistakes. If you missed this the first time, now’s the time to hear how Kevin turned debt, failure, and hard-earned lessons into a movement.

We’re bringing back one of the most meaningful episodes from Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, featuring Toby Young, President of Exhibit Management Associates. In this conversation, Toby Young shares what it takes to grow the largest trucking show in America while staying rooted in family, purpose, and hands-on leadership. From stuffing envelopes as a teenager to leading an organization that hosts over 70,000 attendees each year, Toby shares decades of hard-won insight into why trucking is a relationship business, why education, not just entertainment, is the future of industry events, and how legacy and innovation can thrive in a family-run operation. Whether you're an owner-operator or an exhibitor, Toby’s story proves that staying relevant starts with staying connected. If you missed this the first time, now’s your chance to discover how Toby turned one week in March into trucking’s most valuable annual tradition.

We’re bringing back one of the most talked-about episodes from Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, featuring Joel Morrow, CEO of Alpha Drivers Testing & Consulting. In this conversation, Joel shares what it takes to build a trucking career around efficiency, time value, and operational clarity, and why fuel and speed management are make-or-break levers for today’s fleets and owner-operators. From growing up in a family-run recycling business to leading innovation at Ploger Transportation, Joel shares decades of hard-won insight into why gross doesn’t matter if your net is bleeding, and why the “driver shortage” is a pay structure problem. If you missed this the first time, now’s the time to catch up.

We’re bringing back one of the most iconic episodes from Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, featuring Henry Albert, President of Albert Transport. In this conversation, Henry shares how professionalism, process, and persistence helped him build a freight business from the ground up, without ever hauling for anyone else. From cold-calling customers to building 38 direct relationships, to achieving over 10 miles per gallon in fuel efficiency, this episode is a crash course in how to do it differently and do it better. If you missed this conversation the first time, now is the perfect time to tune in.

In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Shelley Simpson, the President and CEO of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc, one of the most influential transportation companies in North America. They discuss Shelley's journey from an hourly customer service rep to a top leadership role at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., reflecting on the pivotal moments that shaped her career. Shelley discusses the company’s commitment to innovation, the importance of great leadership, and how J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is leveraging technology to create the most efficient transportation network in North America and supports its 33,500 employees, including its dedicated truck drivers.

We’re bringing back one of the most motivating and strategy-packed conversations from Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, featuring Seretha Willingham, CEO of SJW Logistics. From her start in the military and corporate America to launching SJW Logistics during a global pandemic, Seretha shares six sharp, hard-earned tips for building a sustainable logistics company. Whether you’re thinking about starting your own trucking business or looking to pivot and grow what you already have, this is an episode you’ll come back to again and again. If you missed this conversation the first time, now is the perfect time to tune in.

In this Greatest Hits episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, Jessica Dotson, Director of Business Development and Account Management at Multi Service Fuel Card, shares how her husband’s decision to become a truck driver changed their lives, and launched her into a multi-faceted career in trucking. From the struggles of being a trucker’s spouse to mastering back-office ops, brokerage, and fuel management, Jessica’s story is both heartfelt and informative.

We’re bringing back one of the most powerful and timeless conversations from Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, featuring Ingrid Brown, Member, Board of Directors at Women In Trucking Association Ingrid shares her journey as a woman in the transportation industry, highlighting the integral role her parents played in her journey, why drivers need to help one another, and why you should always have a backup plan. Ingrid’s journey in the trucking industry is one of resilience, grit, and adaptability. If you missed this conversation the first time, now is the perfect time to tune in.

We’re bringing back one of the most inspiring and timeless conversations from Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, featuring Ellen Voie, Founder of the Women In Trucking Association. Ellen shares how a vision to create space for women in trucking grew into a global organization that’s breaking barriers for women drivers and leaders. From fighting for gender data to building a brand that celebrates success, Ellen’s journey is filled with lessons that are just as relevant today, especially for anyone trying to lead change in a harsh industry. If you missed this conversation the first time, now is the perfect time to tune in.

We’re bringing back one of the most inspiring and timeless conversations from Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, featuring Nicole Glenn, Founder and CEO of Candor Logistics Management. Nicole shares how an unexpected opportunity launched her into trucking, what it took to start her own company, and how she’s driving innovative frozen freight solutions today. From building trust in the high-stakes world of expedited shipping to leveraging creative thinking for complex logistics problems, Nicole’s journey is filled with lessons that remain just as relevant today. If you missed this conversation the first time, now is the perfect moment to tune in.

In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Daniel Linss, Editor/Art Director with 10-4 Magazine, and Tim Sieben, TFK Show Manager with 10-4 Magazine, one of the most recognized publications in the trucking industry. They discuss the magazine’s origins, its mission to highlight the trucking lifestyle, and how it has evolved over the past 31 years. From covering iconic trucks and industry news to creating a space for truckers to share their stories, 10-4 Magazine has become more than just a publication, it’s a community. Daniel and Tim share their journey into the trucking media space, the challenges of running a magazine, and the importance of preserving trucking culture.

In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Lewie Pugh, Executive Vice President of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA). They discuss trucking advocacy, regulations, and business profitability. Lewie shares how OOIDA has stood up for truckers for over 50 years, the ongoing battles with Washington D.C., and why truckers must take control of their industry. They dive into understanding the impact of regulations like ELDs, business strategies, and rate transparency to ensure profitability as an owner-operator.

In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Lewie Pugh, Executive Vice President of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA). They discuss Lewie's journey from growing up around trucking in Ohio to becoming an advocate for truckers on Capitol Hill. From his early days driving for Schneider to owning his own trucking business, Lewie shares the pivotal moments that shaped his transition into leadership at OOIDA. They delve into the importance of industry relationships, the fight for truckers' rights, and why advocacy matters more than ever.

In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Shelli Austin, President of InTek Freight and Logistics. They discuss Shelli's unconventional journey from theater technology to becoming a leading voice in intermodal logistics. Shelli shares how her passion for creativity and problem-solving has driven her success in the transportation industry. They dive into the complexities of intermodal shipping, the importance of strong business partnerships, and why passion is essential in logistics.