Trucking for Millennials

On the Trucking for Millennials podcast we discuss what's happening within our industry today and discover how the next generation of trucking and logistics professionals are impacting the supply chain. Expect weekly topical discussions, expert interviews, and real stories from the people moving and managing freight across the country as Michael Clements and the rest of the PDQ America team engage with the future of freight happening now.

Trucking for Millennials is a business podcast hosted by PDQ America, with 290 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.

PDQ America hosts Trucking for Millennials, a business show with 290 episodes published.

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  Episode #290

  Faith and Fortitude: How Dana Gardner Built His Trucking Business

  Jan 27, 20251h 15mS6

  <p>In this episode of the Trucking for Millennials podcast, we open with an important announcement about the future of the podcast. We then had the pleasure of speaking with Dana Gardner, the CEO of Dana Gardner Trucking. Dana's journey in the trucking industry is truly inspiring, starting with a modest $9,500 investment in a 1999 International truck. Over the years, he has successfully grown his business to operate a fleet of five trucks, specializing in liquid bulk transportation out of Southern Louisiana.</p> <p>As we delved into Dana's story, he shared the challenges he faced along the way, including the...

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  Episode #289

  Navigating the Complex World of Insurance and Cargo Claims with Claudia Catlett

  Jan 20, 20251h 5mS6

  <p>In this episode of the Trucking for Millennials podcast, we dive deep into the often-overlooked world of insurance and cargo claims with our guest, Claudia Catlett, the insurance claims and fraud manager at General Transportation, Inc. Claudia shares her unique journey into the logistics industry, which began unexpectedly when she was hired from a bar after being discovered on LinkedIn. With a background as a Marine Corps veteran and a marketing graduate, she brings a wealth of experience and passion for risk management.</p> <p>We discuss the complexities of cargo claims, emphasizing the importance of understanding rate confirmations...

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  Episode #288

  Double Broker Bounty Hunter: John Cantera's Mission to Clean Up Logistics

  Jan 13, 20251h 9mS6

  <p>In this episode of Trucking for Millennials, we had the pleasure of speaking with John Cantera, a seasoned logistics and supply chain management professional with 25 years of experience. Known as the "double broker bounty hunter," John is on a mission to bring integrity to the broker-dispatcher world and combat fraud in the industry.</p> <p>We kicked off the episode with a light-hearted discussion about a recent heist involving 400 kegs of Guinness stolen from a delivery truck in the UK, which led us to reflect on the challenges of dealing with stolen freight in logistics. John shared his journey...

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  Episode #287

  Building a Successful Logistics Company: Lessons from Kristy Knichel's Experience

  Jan 6, 20251h 1mS6

  <p > In this episode we kick off 2025 with an inspiring conversation with Kristy Knichel, the President and CEO of Knichel Logistics. Kristy shares her remarkable journey in the logistics industry, starting from her early days working for her father to becoming a leading figure in the field. We delve into the dynamics of running a family business, the challenges she faced, and the tough decisions she had to make to ensure the company's growth and success.</p>

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  Episode #286

  Recapping 2024 in the Trucking Industry

  Dec 30, 202451 minS6

  <p>Welcome back to the Trucking For Millennials Podcast, this week we are going back to some our most popular episodes of the year, including our interviews with Matt Perkins, LaShawn Brown, Brandon Wiseman, and Trevor Cowley. We hope you enjoy going through this recap as much as we did! Happy New Years Trucking For Millennials listeners, here is to a great 2025!</p>

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