
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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 89 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessManagementEntrepreneurship | |||

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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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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Recent guests on Behind The Freight include:
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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