The Miles and Mentors Trucking Podcast

Meet Alex Powers, a dedicated trucking podcast host and speaker with a passion for the logistics industry. With a background in marketing within this field, Alex respects and values the professionals he encounters. He enjoys connecting with people through meaningful conversations, learning about their journeys and experiences. Excited for this new podcast project, he is eager to build connections with some amazing individuals throughout the industry. By sharing these insights, we aim to inspire and educate future leaders in the logistics industry, capturing valuable knowledge and experiences to pass on to the next generation.

The Miles and Mentors Trucking Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Alex Powers, with 56 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Alex Powers hosts The Miles and Mentors Trucking Podcast, a business show with 56 episodes published.

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  Episode #57

  Marketing That Actually Works for Owner-Operators with Webster Jorgensen | Ep 57

  Nov 6, 202539 minS0

  <p >What simple marketing moves put a brand-new carrier ahead of half the competition?</p> <p >In this episode of Miles and Mentors: A Trucking Podcast, Webster Jorgensen shares practical, first-week marketing advice for new carriers and small fleets. Drawing on more than a decade leading digital marketing at Shamrock Trading and now running his own agency, Demand Stack, Webster breaks down what really matters for trucking companies trying to stand out online.</p> <p >From understanding market cycles and building a simple Google Business Profile to creating a basic website and asking for reviews, Webster explains why marketing doesn't...

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  Episode #56

  Helping Drivers Think Like Business Owners with Annique Lesage | Ep 56

  Oct 28, 202538 minS0

  <p >What separates surviving from thriving as an owner-operator or broker? It's not luck. It's how you show up.</p> <p >In this episode of Miles and Mentors: A Trucking Podcast, Annique Lesage of Small World Ventures shares how she went from the shipper side of logistics to building her own brokerage—proving that professionalism, mentorship, and mindset matter more than hype.</p> <p >Annique unpacks what brokers often overlook, how to filter real guidance from bad advice, and why drivers need to approach freight with business-owner thinking if they want to grow. Whether you're just stepping into your own au...

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  Episode #55

  You Signed Up for This with Chris Jolly | Ep 55

  Oct 8, 202549 minS0

  <p >What does it actually take to build a freight business in today's market, and why do so many give up too soon?</p> <p >In this episode of Miles and Mentors: A Trucking Podcast, Chris Jolly, founder of Freight Coach Logistics and host of The Freight Coach podcast, breaks down what it means to build with intention, survive the downturns, and create value that lasts in this industry.</p> <p >Chris shares how his father's legacy as a 40-year owner-operator shaped his mindset, what most brokers are still getting wrong, and why mentorship—not hype—is the real path to g...

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  Episode #54

  From First Turn to Fleet Wisdom with Chemistry Howard | Ep 54

  Oct 1, 202547 minS0

  <p >What does it really take to build longevity in trucking, and how do you know who's worth listening to?</p> <p >In this episode of Miles and Mentors: A Trucking Podcast, Chemistry Howard, better known as The Classy Trucker, shares her story of breaking into a male-dominated industry, going owner-op during the toughest years in trucking, and turning lived experience into mentorship.</p> <p >From making her first right turn to clocking over 3 million miles, Chemistry opens up about the mindset, mistakes, and mentorship that shaped her career. This episode is packed with hard-won truths for anyone looking to...

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  Episode #53

  Smart Hiring Strategies for Trucking Fleets with Rob Carpenter | A Trucking Podcast

  Sep 24, 202539 minS0

  <p >What's the real risk behind a bad hire in trucking, and how do you avoid it?</p> <p >In this episode of Miles and Mentors: A Trucking Podcast, Rob Carpenter of Truck Safe returns with real-world advice for fleet owners navigating the challenges of hiring. From overlooked vetting steps to systems that prevent expensive mistakes, Rob outlines exactly how to build a safer, more reliable team from day one.</p> <p >We get into the shift from solo operator to fleet leader, the red flags that often go unnoticed, and the systems Rob uses to protect reputation, reduce liability...

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