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Industry Insights with Route Consultant

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Fedex
Amazon DSP
Flowers Foods
Private Security Industry
Slicker Trucking
Bread Industry
Bread Distribution
Bread and Snack Distribution
Fedex 2.0
Fedex P&D
Fedex Linehaul
Realm Health
Bread Routes
RCPA Fuel Card
Installment Sale Trust
Insurance
Logistics
Women In Trucking Association
Franchise
Phoenix Aviation Solutions

Industry Insights is the leading podcast for logistics professionals, brought to you by the team of industry experts at Route Consultant.

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Whether you're considering buying your first vending machine or looking to grow an existing operation, understanding what makes a vending business successful is key. In this episode of Industry Insights, Josh Gregory sits down with Steve Caldwell and... more

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Host Josh Gregory interviews Bryan Duhl and Fernando “Nando” Martinez of Phoenix Aviation Solutions about applying special operations aviation logistics to civilian business. They describe their Army backgrounds at Fort Campbell, the unseen planning ... more

Recorded live at the Route Consultant Expo 2026, Josh Gregory interviews security industry veteran Andy Willis on why private security is a growing investment opportunity. Willis explains the security space (guards, technology, threat detection) and ... more

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On Industry Insights with Route Consultant, host Josh Gregory interviews Grace Bay, CEO of Hello Truck Lease, about Ford discontinuing the F-59 chassis with no new production after 2027 and what that means for FedEx Ground contractors who rely on For... more

Route Consultant’s Josh Gregory and guest Amy Byers (COO of Slicker Trucking) host an Industry Insights Live webinar where they give an update on FedEx Express/2.0 changes affecting five P&D contracts, describing territory and stop shifts, truck up-s... more

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On Industry Insights with Route Consultant, Josh interviews Michael Jones and Jeff Jones of RouteWay 360 about insurance in bread and snack distribution and why many owners misunderstand their coverage until a claim happens. They break down RouteWay ... more

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Recorded live at the Route Consultant Expo 2026, host Josh Gregory and broker Steven Rhine break down what it really takes to run and scale bread routes, covering staffing strategies like vacation runners, referrals, and retention, along with retail ... more

Recorded live at the Route Consultant Expo 2026, Josh Gregory and Andrew Polito (CFO at GoHQ) break down the realities of owning an Amazon DSP, including the application and “bench” process, stand-up timelines, and the capital needed to launch. They ... more

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Recent Guests

Bryan Duhl
CEO of Phoenix Aviation Solutions (co-founder)
Phoenix Aviation Solutions
Episode: Phoenix Aviation Solutions: Logistics, Risk & Leadership
Fernando Nando Martinez
Partner, in charge of business development at Phoenix Aviation Solutions
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Episode: Phoenix Aviation Solutions: Logistics, Risk & Leadership
Amy Byers
Chief Operating Officer of Slicker Trucking
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Episode: State of the FedEx P&D Industry - LIVE with Amy Buyers
Michael Jones
Executive at RouteWay 360
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Episode: Insurance Essentials for Bread Route Entrepreneurs
Jeff Jones
Executive at RouteWay 360
RouteWay 360
Episode: Insurance Essentials for Bread Route Entrepreneurs
Steven Rhine
Business broker specializing in the grocery industry and veteran bread route operator
Route Consultant
Episode: Running Bread Routes The Right Way
Andrew Polito
CFO at GoHQ (GoHQ renamed); provides DSP and FedEx contractor perspective
GoHQ
Episode: Inside the Amazon DSP Model
Luke Price
FedEx and Amazon broker; expert on Amazon DSP model
Route Consultant
Episode: Amazon vs Bread Routes: Which Investment is Right for You?
Rahmel Wattley
President and CEO, Truck N Hustle
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Episode: Crisis-Proofing Your Business: How to Stay Ahead in an Evolving Industry

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Josh Gregory
Host of Industry Insights with Route Consultant and related programs; Route Consultant expert

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Financial Secrets Behind Bread Route Investments
Q: Does the 20 percent commission represent what the owner takes home before expenses?
Yes, the 20 percent commission is the net revenue that the owner takes home before expenses, and it varies depending on the bakery and product mix.
What It Takes to Own a Bread Route with Chad Johnson, Flowers Foods
Q: How does Flowers' financing differ from traditional bank financing?
Flowers offers FlowFin financing for territories, with payments folded into weekly settlements, allowing buyers to leverage Flowers' internal financing rather than relying solely on external banks.
What It Takes to Own a Bread Route with Chad Johnson, Flowers Foods
Q: What are the minimum financial requirements to get started with Flowers routes?
Prospective buyers typically need about 10 percent down and enough operating capital to cover rainy days, with the average territory around $100,000 in cost, and they must also supply a delivery vehicle and meet standard insurance and driving record requirements.
Phoenix Aviation Solutions: Logistics, Risk & Leadership
Q: What does a typical interaction look like with a client besides transportation, and how do you approach their risk and planning needs?
Clients offload risk and rely on Phoenix to manage regulatory compliance, insurance, contracts, and end-to-end logistics; the company conducts a thorough capability assessment, ensures regulatory adherence, and structures arrangements so clients can focus on their core business while receiving a reliable, safe, and efficient aviation solution.
Phoenix Aviation Solutions: Logistics, Risk & Leadership
Q: So if you're at a family gathering or a barbecue or something, what's the elevator pitch today on Phoenix Aviation? How would you describe it?
They provide the most experienced pilots, maintenance, and staffing to deliver aviation solutions for rotary wing operations, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and customer service, and a vision to hire veterans transitioning from special operations to train and consult in civilian aviation.

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What is Industry Insights with Route Consultant about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Industry Insights is a show focused on practical, real-world operations and strategy for logistics professionals, with a heavy emphasis on route contracting, fleet management, insurance, and scaling transportation businesses. Across episodes, listeners hear from frontline operators, brokers, and financial experts about territory-specific dynamics (FedEx P&D, 2.0 transitions, and linehaul considerations), risk management and insurance nuances for niche distributors, and the financial and strategic decisions involved in growth, exit planning, and technology adoption. Notable themes include crisis-proofing, cost control, vendor relationships, and the evolving incentives and KPIs shaping modern logistics work. The format often blends tactical h... more

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8. Luke Price

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