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Behind The Freight

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

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 Scott Feather, 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 operatio... more

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Telly Arnold entered the trucking industry believing her corporate background and her business partner Sharif’s 20-plus years of CDL experience had prepared them well. But once they activated their authority and hit the first roadblock, they were for... more

Jamie Hagen has spent almost his entire life around trucks. He remembers riding with his dad at four or five years old, eventually became an owner-operator himself and today runs Hell Bent Xpress, a 12-truck family-owned fleet in South Dakota.

But a... more

Xander Hassan did not take a traditional path into the freight industry. He spent years working in hospitality for Marriott, where he learned the importance of anticipating a guest's needs before they even ask. When he moved into logistics, he brough... more

Charles Gracey has a reputation for being the unfiltered voice of the driver. As a former driver and current radio host, he sees the gap between corporate narratives and what really happens on the road. Many carriers think everything is fine because ... more

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Recent Guests

Jamie Hagen
Owner and President of Hell Bent Xpress, fleet owner and trucking advocate
Hell Bent Xpress
Episode: Why A Bigger Fleet Isn’t Always Better in Trucking | Jamie Hagen
Avery Vise
Chief trucking analyst for FTR Transportation Intelligence
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Episode: Why A Bigger Fleet Isn’t Always Better in Trucking | Jamie Hagen
Xander Hassan
Founder and CEO of Hassan Transportation & Logistics
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Episode: Hospitality Mindsets Build a High-Growth Freight Company | Xander Hassan
Charles Gracey
Host of Sirius XM Road Dog Trucking Radio and FreightWaves Sense Per Mile Podcast; founder of Hot Seat Services
Sirius XM Road Dog Trucking Radio; FreightWaves Sense Per Mile; Hot Seat Services
Episode: Build a Fleet Drivers Want to Stay with Charles Gracey
Nate Johnson
CEO of GLCS and co-founder of Freight Movement
GLCS; Freight Movement
Episode: Stop Buying Trucking Tech Emotionally: The Better Way to Choose Software with Nate Johnson
Marina Ivanov
CEO and co-founder of Apex Transit Solutions
Apex Transit Solutions
Episode: Building a Profitable AND People-First Trucking Company with Marina Ivanov
Don Everhart
Head of partnerships and strategy at Transflo
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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

Hosts

John Howland
Host of Behind The Freight; affiliated with Truckstop/Truckstop.com; co-hosting with Scott Feather
Todd Waldron
Host of Behind The Freight; frequent guest-host

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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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why A Bigger Fleet Isn’t Always Better in Trucking | Jamie Hagen
Q: What's the hardest leadership challenge you've faced, and how has your approach to leadership evolved over the years?
Jamie highlights balancing business pressures with people needs, the importance of saying no to certain jobs to protect drivers, and sharing leadership with a team instead of trying to control everything from the top. He credits his wife for guidance.
Why A Bigger Fleet Isn’t Always Better in Trucking | Jamie Hagen
Q: You've shifted from food-grade tankers to more drive-in work. What drove that strategic shift and what opportunities did it create?
The shift was driven by market dynamics and capacity constraints; tank work slowed and van work offered more consistent demand. This pivot let the company grow without overstretching, reinforcing the theme that adaptation and keeping drivers busy benefits the business.
Why A Bigger Fleet Isn’t Always Better in Trucking | Jamie Hagen
Q: Jamie, welcome to the show. What first drew you to trucking and how did Hell Bent Xpress evolve into a 12-truck fleet?
Jamie describes growing up around trucks, starting as a teenage driver, and gradually building Hell Bent Xpress into a small, people-centered operation. He emphasizes maintaining strong driver relationships, good equipment, and a culture that values people over rapid expansion.
Hospitality Mindsets Build a High-Growth Freight Company | Xander Hassan
Q: How are AI tools like Claude changing your prospecting and operations?
AI is used to reduce friction in prospecting, analyze customer backgrounds, and model potential savings. It's about augmenting the salesperson's humanity—understanding the person on the other side and delivering value through better insights and timeliness, not just automation.
Hospitality Mindsets Build a High-Growth Freight Company | Xander Hassan
Q: What early experiences shaped your approach to building the business after coming from hospitality?
Hospitality taught exceptional customer service, proactive problem solving, and white-glove delivery mindset, which translated into logistics by prioritizing the customer, managing expectations, and building trust with carriers and shippers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Behind The Freight

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

A business- and operations-focused show that centers on real-world freight concerns, from fraud prevention and compliance to day-to-day carrier management and market signals. Episodes typically feature industry leaders and operators discussing practical strategies for profitability, driver retention, maintenance, and tech adoption, all through a people-first lens. The format leans into candid anecdotes, tactical takeaways, and actionable guidance on how to run fleets more efficiently, leverage data without hype, and build sustainable relationships across brokers, shippers, and carriers. A notable strength is its emphasis on human-centric leadership, culture, and practical solutions over buzzwords, often with hands-on examples from the road ... more

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Recent guests on Behind The Freight include:

1. Jamie Hagen
2. Avery Vise
3. Xander Hassan
4. Charles Gracey
5. Nate Johnson
6. Marina Ivanov
7. Don Everhart
8. Trent Broberg

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