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Behind The Freight

Truckstop
Trucking Industry
Logistics
Trucking
Freight Industry
Transportation Industry
Freight Transportation
Entrepreneurship
Owner-Operators
Truckstop
Women In Trucking
Truckstop.com
Leadership
Mid-America Trucking Show
JB Hunt
Freight Brokerage
Covid-19
Freight Management
Fuel Efficiency
Fraud
Insurance

The freight industry is more than rate trends and equipment. It’s about the people and stories behind the loads. Hosted by John Howland and Todd Waldron, Behind the Freight is Truckstop’s podcast for carriers, small fleet managers and freight professionals who want to go beyond headlines and rate chatter. Each episode covers what actually matters: fraud prevention, compliance, day-to-day operation... more

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Latest Episodes

Marina Ivanov shares her journey from being the daughter of an owner-operator to leading a successful asset-based carrier. She admits that starting Apex Transit Solutions in 2012 was about survival rather than a grand vision. The focus changed in 201... more

Don Everhart has spent his years working with both trucking and technology. He grew up in a trucking family and worked through many roles at Swift Transportation before moving into the tech side of the industry. In this episode, Don joins Todd and Jo... more

Trent Broberg has spent over two decades leading in the logistics and SaaS space. As the CEO of Fullbay, he is now focused on how technology can keep trucks on the road and improve the lives of both drivers and technicians. In this conversation, Tren... more

Dale Prax has seen the trucking industry from every angle over his 34 year career. He started as a freight forwarder and later built his own brokerage before focusing on security. In this conversation, he explains that the barrier to entry for fraud ... more

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Recent Guests

Don Everhart
Head of partnerships and strategy at Transflo
Transflo
Episode: Freight Tech That Solves Real Carrier Problems with Don Everhart
Trent Broberg
CEO of Fullbay; former COO of Truckstop
Fullbay
Episode: The Real Cost of Truck Downtime and Reactive Maintenance with Trent Broberg
Dale Prax
Founder of FreightValidate and strategic fraud advisor at Truckstop
FreightValidate/Truckstop
Episode: Freight Fraud, Double Brokering, and Protecting Your Carrier Authority with Dale Prax
Kevin Rutherford
Founder and CEO of Let's Truck; longtime host of Trucking Business and Beyond
Let's Truck / Truckstop (sponsor context)
Episode: What Owner-Operators Miss To Be Profitable (Cost Per Mile, Fuel & Margins) with Kevin Rutherford
Avery Vise
VP of Trucking at FTR Transportation Intelligence
FTR Transportation Intelligence
Episode: Freight Data Explained: Rates, Seasonality, and Market Signals with Avery Vise
Brent Hutto
Industry veteran discussing carrier-centric freight insights
Freight industry professional
Episode: Why Trucking Is About People, Not Just Freight (And Why That’s More Profitable) with Brent Hutto
Will Hopkins
Founder of BlackBox Logistics
BlackBox Logistics
Episode: Greatest Hits – You Won’t Believe How Will Hopkins Turned Beach Chairs and Dispatch Notes into a 40-Person Logistics Company
Toby Young
President of Exhibit Management Associates
Episode: Greatest Hits – You Won’t Believe How Toby Young Built Trucking’s Biggest Show From a Family Legacy
Henry Albert
President of Albert Transport and veteran trucker with over 35 years of industry experience.
Albert Transport
Episode: Greatest Hits – You Won’t Believe What Wearing a Tie Did for Trucker Henry Albert

Hosts

John Howland
Host focused on real-world trucking operations and profitability insights, affiliated with Truckstop.com.
Todd Waldron
Co-host with emphasis on practical operations, compliance, and market insights.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 121 ratings
  • Straight Talk

    Love the new format Truckstop! Keeps me connected and I appreciate the special guests who speak in plain language.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoJo_503
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    Fantastic!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SarahJaneB
    United States3 years ago
  • Stay On Top Of Your Game

    No one is going to give you the kind of information that these folks are hand feeding you. Absolutely love this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ThatBigGuyDevin
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast

    The knowledge shared on Freight Nation is priceless. Brent, you’re doing a fantastic job! It’s truest appreciated.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tatnip
    United States3 years ago
  • Way to go

    This podcast first episode is a slam dunk for truckers and brokers alike. Thanks y'all!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gisellegoeshard
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise the practical, no-nonsense guidance and real-world guests.
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Show is a valuable resource for industry insights and actionable tips.
Guests and hosts are described as insightful and relatable to both carriers and brokers.

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Freight Tech That Solves Real Carrier Problems with Don Everhart
Q: What is your view on autonomous trucking and its regulatory landscape?
Autonomous trucking will depend heavily on regulatory environments; the technology may reduce accidents due to sensors, but liability questions will shape adoption. Regions with supportive regulation will see faster uptake, while legal considerations will determine who is responsible when things go wrong.
Freight Tech That Solves Real Carrier Problems with Don Everhart
Q: What does the next generation of back-office operations look like, and how can brokers better work with carriers?
Current-gen back-office should aggressively flag and resolve exceptions with broad data comparison, reducing manual work. Next-gen involves agentic resolution where a knowledgeable human can step in with context and a built-in knowledge base, while brokers collaborate to leverage these streamlined processes rather than replacing human roles.
Freight Tech That Solves Real Carrier Problems with Don Everhart
Q: What is one area where carriers could be using AI or automation to mitigate friction?
Carrier size matters; smaller owner-ops struggle with repetitive inquiries, while mid-size carriers deal with heavy paper-based processes. The answer is to use AI to handle routine interactions, automate paperwork, and support decision-making so drivers and brokers can focus on core activities.
Freight Fraud, Double Brokering, and Protecting Your Carrier Authority with Dale Prax
Q: Was there any specific moment that you can recall off the top of your head that made you realize fraud was a serious problem in the freight industry?
Fraud built up over several years, with a marked increase after COVID as more people stayed home and fewer checks were done; awareness grew through podcasts and industry discussion which highlighted the scope of the issue.
What Owner-Operators Miss To Be Profitable (Cost Per Mile, Fuel & Margins) with Kevin Rutherford
Q: What role does fuel economy play in overall profitability for owner-operators?
Fuel cost is the biggest controllable expense; understanding and optimizing fuel mileage through practice, weather, and equipment, plus leveraging tools that monitor fuel prices and savings, is essential to improve margins.

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What is Behind The Freight about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on real-world trucking operations, focusing on profitability, compliance, fraud prevention, and day-to-day decisions for carriers, small fleets, and freight professionals. Guests range from industry veterans and tech visionaries to operators sharing practical tips on maintenance, risk controls, data interpretation, and cost management. The hosts typically surface actionable guidance, data-driven insights, and candid anecdotes from front-line trucking to help listeners improve margins and run sustainable operations. A notable strength is the practical, people-first approach paired with strong industry connections and collaboration with tools like Truckstop.com, which offers listeners credible, real-world resources.

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1. Don Everhart
2. Trent Broberg
3. Dale Prax
4. Kevin Rutherford
5. Avery Vise
6. Brent Hutto
7. Will Hopkins
8. Toby Young

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