What were you doing at 17 years old? In this inspiring episode of Freight Famous, we had the pleasure of speaking with Andrew J Gomez, the young, but very wise owner of AJG Transport. Andrew's story is nothing short of remarkable, having started his trucking company at the age of 17. Now, at 26, he oversees a fleet of 106 trucks and has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience that exceeds his years. Andrew's story is a powerful reminder that with the right mindset, even the most daunting challenges can be overcome. His journey is a source of motivation for anyone in the trucking industry ..read more

Are electric vehicles the future of trucking? In this episode of Freight Famous, host and Co-founder Justin Bailie sits down with Shayna Rector, Co-founder and VP of 7Gen to discuss the age-old question. Shana shares insights into how their company helps businesses transition to electric vehicles, focusing on medium and heavy-duty fleets. From financing to infrastructure support, Shana explains the process of integrating electric vehicles into existing fleets. Tune in to learn more about the future of electrification in the trucking industry and how 7 Gen is leading the way in making this tran ..read more

How much money did you make your first year out of high school? In this episode of Freight Famous, host and Co-founder Justin Bailie sits down with Lindsey Trent, Co-founder of Next Generation Trucking Association and highlights truck driving as a potential career for young adults. The association introduces high school students to the industry and provides them with training. Lindsay shares success stories and discusses challenges in changing perceptions. Join them to support the next generation of drivers ..read more

Growing a transportation business from $32M to $100M in revenue is no easy feat. CEO Kristy Knichel did it with grace and wants to empower other women to be leaders in the industry. In this week’s Freight Famous episode, host Justin Bailie sits down with Kristy Knichel, CEO of Knichel Logistics. She shares her story of how she went from working in a pizza shop to taking the reins at her father’s company. After some tough business decisions, Kristy is proud to lead a team that boasts a 70% female workforce. She’s even expanded the business to include LTL & OTR. Kristy emphasizes the importa ..read more

Did you know, truck drivers have a life expectancy 16 years less than the average population? In this week’s Freight Famous episode, host Justin Bailie sits down with Dr. Mark Manera, Founder of Supply Chain Fitness (SCF).  They discuss how Mark was inspired to apply his background in physical therapy to helping transportational professionals live healthier lifestyles. The two discuss how businesses can support wellness for their employees in an industry that puts a lot of strain on physical wellbeing.  ..read more

How do you create a data strategy in order to digitalize your transportation business? In this week’s Freight Famous episode, host Justin Bailie sits down with Thomas Deakins, Director of the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee. They discuss how to embrace the digital supply chain, refining & applying data to improve your business process, and the rise of the importance of visibility.  ..read more

Electric vehicle manufacturers have some clear frontrunners leading the way. But, Chace Barber is trying to disrupt the norm – he crowdfunded $1.5M to build his own EV.  In this week’s Freight Famous episode, host Justin Bailie sits down with Chace Barber, CEO of Edison Motors. They discuss Chace’s journey of building an electric truck from scratch, using battery power in logging and how his social media followers crowdfunded $1.5M to make this all possible ..read more

As a CEO, do you know the difference between working on your business vs. in your business? In this week’s Freight Famous episode, host Justin Bailie sits down with Royce Neubauer, CEO & President of SFL companies & founder of Auto Hauler Exchange. The two discuss knowing when to go from being in the day-to-day operations of the business to getting outside of the business, creating a strategy around technology, and knowing when to ask for help.  ..read more

How does a single lawsuit cost companies millions of dollars? Nuclear verdict. This week, Freight Famous host Justin Bailie sits down with Eric Zalud, Partner & Associate Chairman at Benesch Law. They take a  deep dive into how transportation companies are finding themselves in hot water over nuclear verdicts. As someone who works on the defense side, Eric shares his insights on the top five things companies should start thinking about now to prepare themselves and why building your brand around safety is key to staying resilient in transportation litigation cases.  ..read more

Did you know that human trafficking is one of the fastest growing criminal enterprises in the world, and that it affects millions of people globally?  In our latest episode, host Justin Bailie sits down with Heather Fry, Director of Industry Training at Truckers Against Trafficking. They delved into a critical and sobering topic: human trafficking. Heather enlightened us on the grim realities of human trafficking, a pervasive issue that affects all 50 states and every Canadian province. She shared that over 50 million people are currently enslaved, generating over $150 billion in profits ..read more