Carrier Conversations

Hello Carrier Partners!Preparation plus opportunity equals success!Listen to this show, to learn about how best to approach bid freight, and overall how to approach the challenging truck market that we are currently in.*Go to https://bahrtrans.com/podcast/ to listen, or download it on Apple or Android. **Lastly, make sure to like, subscribe, and share so others can benefit as well!

Dear Carriers, join us for a bright 2023! In this brand-new episode, Bahr Transportation is pledging to purchase 1 pair of Bombas Socks...per each load, we do together! Our pair of Socks will be donated to a local Charlotte Goodwill/Homeless Shelter, and Bombas will donate a pair as well. Every load will equal 2 pairs of socks given to those in Need!Have a fun, safe NYE, and we'll see you in 2023! *Go to www.bahrtrans.com/podcast to listen, or download it onApple or Android. **Lastly, make sure to like, subscribe, and share so others can benefit as well!

As we wrap up 2022, we pause, to focus on your personal goals, industry lessons, and what opportunities you can discover that will lead you into a new, successful year!Happy Holidays!*Go to www.bahrtrans.com/podcast to listen, or download it onApple or Android. **Lastly, make sure to like, subscribe, and share so others can benefit as well!Enjoy!

In this episode, Andy Bahr, our founder, discusses how carriers can recruit new drivers, and maintain your drivers, among other sales tips for your company in 2022.*Go to https://bahrtrans.com/podcast/ to listen or download it on your Apple or Android. Enjoy!

In this episode, we help you look at why spot rates are trending more than contracted with the first month of Summer ahead, what states will get hotter for freight, and how to stay on top of the game with your reefer trailers before getting loaded.*Go to https://bahrtrans.com/podcast/ to listen or download it on your Apple or Android. Enjoy!

In this episode, we provide an overview of where business is booming for carriers and also some advice on where carriers can expect booming business as we approach summer! *Go to https://bahrtrans.com/podcast/ to listen or download it on your Apple or Android.  Enjoy!

In this episode, we dive into the reefer and dry van markets, and provide an overview of where demand will be highest for your equipment! Hint: Go South! Tune in to learn more!*Go to https://bahrtrans.com/podcast/ tolisten or download it on your Apple or Android.  Enjoy!

In this episode, we dive into the best reefer trailer to buy and why and all the little bits of reefer trailers with Kevin Puzio and Joe Fazio from AM trailer leasing. AM trailer leasing is a trusted brand when it comes to cold storage and refrigeration trailers.If you are in the market for a reefer trailer, this episode is a must-listen. *Go to https://bahrtrans.com/podcast/ to listen or download it on your Apple or Android.    Enjoy!

In this episode, we sat down with J. Michael Bloss, founder of Black Belt TC, a company in charge of acquisition and general consulting services for the transportation industry. Here, Michael gives us his scope on when to sell your company, how to approach the sale, and much more.If you are planning to sell, anytime in your life, whether you are asset based or not, this is 100% a must listen! *Go to https://bahrtrans.com/podcast/ to listen or download it on your Apple or Android. Enjoy!Regards,

In this episode we sat down with Jack McCole, Bahr Transportation’s CPA, who is an accounting and transportation veteran, specializing in providing tax savings and tax advice to transportation professionals.  Join us as we dive into each tax tip, key takeaways, and much more!  **Go to https://bahrtrans.com/podcast/ to listen or download it on your Apple or Android. Enjoy!

In this episode we chatted with Kelli Calabrese, Master Trainer and health entrepreneur known to provide the best health solutions for a safe, effective, and athletic performance with key nutritional systems for you!   Join us as we dive into how small steps in your driver or dispatcher daily lives can lead to better health, cleaner food alternatives at truck stops, improving your mental health while away from home, and much more!    Tune in to learn how you too, can become the best version of yourself while those wheels are moving!   **Go to https://bahrtrans.com/podcast/ to listen or download it on your Apple or Android.    Enjoy!

In this episode we chatted with Billy Barstow, owner of Barstow Transportation LLC, a family run trucking company specializing in refrigerated transportation and providing on-time and reliable performance over the road.Join us as we dive into the key takeaways to grow a sustained fleet, driver management, compare truck brands, how to find the best paying freight, and much more.Tune in to learn how you too, can run a successful trucking company!**Go to www.bahrtrans.com/podcast to listen or download it on your Apple or Android.Enjoy!

In this episode we chatted with Kevin Rasmussen from OOH-RAH ENTERPRISES LLC, one of our most preferred and leading Florida based carriers known for their reliability, trust, and sense of urgency.Join us as we dive into what do carriers look for in a freight broker, how do freight brokers get the loads, transparency in the logistics industry, and much, much more.Tune in for this dynamic conversation!**Go to Player.FM to listen or download it on your Apple or Android.Enjoy!

In this episode we will chat with Javier Saldivar from R & E Carriers Inc. A Miami based carrier so close to our company that has been running their business for 10 years now. Here, we will dive into how brokers vet spot market carriers, how do carriers and brokers are affected by market shifts in 2021, advantages of working from home during the pandemic, and more.

In this episode we will chat with Kathy Hollaway from Southwind Transportation. A small trucking company based out of Mulberry, FL that has been strong in business since 1998. Here, we will dive into the top 5 ways to attract and retain the best drivers in the carrier industry, what it takes to be a part of their team of drivers, what it is to run their day to day as a dispatcher, and more.