It is an interesting time in America for cannabis transportation. This industry presents a huge opportunity for transportation companies willing to navigate an emerging market. But, when it comes to licensing, tax, and the transportation of can

Short Haul: Drag Racing Iron Giants

Nov 21st, 2019 21m 33s

This is going to be an interesting episode because we are giving you a Convoy Radio Short Haul on truck drag racing and we're not talking about Ford F-150s – we're talking about big rigs! The Convoy Radio crew gets into what exactly truck drag

Haunted Roads in the U.S.

Oct 30th, 2019 31m 54s

Today’s episode is getting real spooky because not only are we recording in an unfamiliar location, but we’re also talking about the most haunted roads in the U.S. Halloween is here and we’re listing our top five most spooky roads in the countr

Fitness and Trucking, with Siphiwe Baleka

Oct 22nd, 2019 38m 56s

On today's episode, the Convoy Radio crew chats with Siphiwe Baleka, the founder of Fitness Trucking, LLC and Driver Health and Fitness Coach at Prime Inc., a commercial trucking company based in Springfield, MO. Before earning his commercial d

Technology and Trucking 2.0 with Grant Goodale

Oct 14th, 2019 38m 47s

In our latest episode of Convoy Radio, Convoy Chief Technology Officer Grant Goodale joins hosts Jake and Michael to talk about technology in trucking and the current landscape we see in the industry. We unpack why it could be called the golden

The Story Behind Citizen Band Radios

Oct 3rd, 2019 24m 9s

Today on Convoy Radio we are talking about CB Radios! That's right we are getting down and dirty about Citizen Band and sharing all of our memories and knowledge on the subject. Inside this episode, we discuss radio slang and the code terms u

Supporting and Empowering Women in the Trucking Industry, with Ellen Voie

Sep 30th, 2019 23m 32s

Today on Convoy Radio we are joined by Ellen Voie, founder and CEO of Women in Trucking Association (WIT), a non-profit organization focused on the transportation and logistics industry. They stand for building a community that encourages the e

Short Hauls: The History of the Trucker Hat

Sep 17th, 2019 16m 51s

Today we are back for another Convoy short haul to talk about the history of the trucker hat. Most of us have worn trucker hats at some point in our lives, but now we’ve seen the trend spread to everyone from Justin Timberlake to Ashton Kutcher

Celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2019

Sep 10th, 2019 8m 50s

This week we are doing a quick and fun short-haul in aid of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. We are taking this opportunity to say thank you all the drivers out there, who put in long hours and get things where they need to be. We reall

The Economics of the Freight Industry with Aaron Terrazas

Aug 16th, 2019 52m 39s

Our topic today is economics – one that feels way over our heads. That’s why we made the wise decision to get Aaron Terrazas and Aviad Benzikry who are experts in the field to lead the conversation on this front. Aaron is an economist while Avi

A Strategy in the Spot Market with Sammy Lloyd

Jul 31st, 2019 45m 34s

You might know Sammy Lloyd from YouTube. When he’s not making educational videos about the industry and his experiences as a driver, he fills the shoes of owner-operator, and we’re lucky enough to have him as our guest today. We’re asking the q

Inside CDL instructor Dave Dein's quest to develop the next generation of truck drivers

Jul 15th, 2019 48m 9s

With over 700,000 accident and ticket-free miles driven, Dave Dein is no stranger to the trucking industry. He first got his start in 1988 hauling tomatoes for Morning Star to pay his way through college. After eight years teaching elementary s

Episode 10: Developing the next generation of truck drivers

Jul 15th, 2019 48m 9s

The 2019 State of Freight with transportation veteran Ryan Soskin

Jun 18th, 2019 38m 23s

Ryan Soskin is a freight fanatic. An Economics/Finance major from Miami University (Ohio) and current Senior Manager of Shipper Solutions at Convoy, Soskin has spent the bulk of his career in the transportation industry. As a result, he’s all t

How Stephanie Trejo grew her family business from two trucks to 12 trucks

Jun 7th, 2019 39m 45s

Stephanie Trejo was bored. Taking business classes at a Texas community college while holding a job as a lead oil analyst, Stephanie knew she needed a change. When her father tired of driving trucks, an opportunity opened up for Stephanie to ge

A Trucking State of the Union with Will “Lil Dawg” Kling

May 22nd, 2019 47m 41s

Before the age of social media, truckers would interact in diners, in drivers’ lounges, or over CB radio. But today, social media connects drivers who are thousands of miles apart. For Will “Lil Dawg” Kling, social media — and YouTube in partic

What's the deal with the DRIVE-Safe Act?

May 7th, 2019 45m 48s

In the latest episode of Convoy Radio, we dive into the DRIVE-Safe Act - a bill aiming to lower the interstate commercial truck driving age to 18 nationally - and discuss how it impacts drivers and business owners. Hosts Jake and Michael meet w

Understanding Freight Futures with pricing strategist Michael Carroll

Apr 30th, 2019 39m 12s

In the latest episode of Convoy Radio, Convoy Head of Contract Revenue Michael Carroll takes hosts Jake and Michael through the ins and outs of freight futures. Carroll, who previously traded futures on Wall Street, explains what freight futu

Proverbs from the road with legendary trucker Steve Crawford

Apr 23rd, 2019 41m 31s

Convoy Radio visits with Steve Crawford, lifelong trucker and owner of Steve Crawford Trucking. Crawford, an industry veteran of over 50 years, shares the do’s and don’ts of running a trucking business, how he grew his company to more than 40 t

Talking Trucking with Convoy CEO Dan Lewis

Apr 16th, 2019 42m 19s

Convoy CEO Dan Lewis joins the show and shares stories of starting Convoy four years ago. From conducting market research at truck stops to visiting warehouses and talking to dock workers, Lewis gives listeners an inside look at what led him to

Travel Time and Parking Problems with Dr. Anne Goodchild

Apr 8th, 2019 41m 19s

Dr. Anne Goodchild, University of Washington Founding Director at the Supply Chain Transportation and Logistics Center, brings decades of experience leading freight transportation research to the latest episode of Convoy Radio. Alongside hosts

Owning the Road with Steve Gordon

Mar 26th, 2019 55m 57s

Hosts Jake and Michael sit down with Steve Gordon, former Chief Operating Officer of Gordon Trucking. Gordon talks about growing up in a trucking family, joining the family business in 1990, hauling Lucky Lager beer from Vancouver, Wash. to Sea

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Introducing Convoy Radio

Mar 26th, 2019 1m 24s

We’re proud to introduce Convoy Radio, a podcast that brings you trucking news and interviews with transportation industry leaders. With hosts Jake Henderson and Michael Lewis, Convoy Radio connects with a variety of voices from the trucking wo

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