Best Blue Ribbon Logistical Solutions Podcasts (2024)

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Chris Polk of Blue Ribbon Logistical Solutions 39:12

27d ago39:12

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Join us for an insightful episode of The Miles and Mentors Podcast as we sit down with Chris Polk, Fleet Manager at Blue Ribbon Logistical Solutions. Chris shares his extensive journey through the trucking industry, from his humble beginnings to his current role, where he manages a fleet and an innovative 18-month master class program for aspiring …

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Charles Gracey of Hot Seat Services | Ep 6 34:20

11h ago34:20

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In this episode of The Miles and Mentors Podcast, we sit down with Charles Gracey, President of Hot Seat Services and Host of Sense Per Mile. Charles shares his incredible journey from growing up in a trucking family to becoming an executive and advocate for both drivers and carriers. With his extensive background as a truck driver turned executive…

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Episode 216: What is a Lease? 2:33:28

11d ago2:33:28

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Lease Purchase. Lease a Truck. Lease to a Carrier. There seems to be way too much confusion about what a lease is and what it is not. We are going to clear this up on this episode.By Blue Ribbon Podcast

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Hoyt Moore of Hoyt's Truck Center 30:50

27d ago30:50

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In Episode 5 of The Miles and Mentors Podcast, we sit down with Hoyt Moore, the owner of Hoyt's Truck Center. Hoyt shares his incredible journey from working in his father's tire shop to running a successful multi-faceted business in the trucking industry. Join us as Hoyt talks about his experiences in rebuilding motors, transmissions, and trailers…

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Rob McCutcheon of TAFS Factoring 45:25

27d ago45:25

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In Episode 4 of The Miles and Mentors Podcast, we sit down with Rob McCutcheon, the Vice President of Strategy & Growth at TAFS Factoring. Rob shares his journey from college athletics to the logistics industry and offers valuable insights into the world of factoring. He discusses the importance of mentorship, the role of marketing and branding in …

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Mark Reeder of Hoyt's Truck Center 31:42

21d ago31:42

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Welcome to Episode 2 of The Miles and Mentors Podcast! In this episode, Alex Powers sits down with Mark Reeder, the General Manager of Hoyt's Truck Center. Mark shares his journey in the trucking industry, starting from working with his grandfather on heavy equipment to managing a multifaceted truck service and repair business. Tune in as Mark disc…

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Introduction Episode 4:20

28d ago4:20

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Welcome to the introduction episode of The Miles and Mentors Podcast! In this short introductory episode, host Alex Powers sets the stage for what you can expect from this exciting new podcast journey. Alex shares his background, the purpose of the podcast, and what listeners can look forward to in future episodes. Join Alex as he discusses the mis…

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Episode 215: 2024 FINANCIAL REPORTS AND BREAKDOWN 2:46:07

1M ago2:46:07

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This is going to be a big episode. We have some numbers from the last 90 days that we are going to share with you about our operation, and the results are fascinating. Tune in while we breakdown three months of data to the penny and show you how we are making a profit in 2024.By Blue Ribbon Podcast

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Episode 214: Live from the Shop 57:36

1M ago57:36

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Chris got hung up in the shop doing a wheel seal, so this episode was canceled and then un-cancelled when he ran out of parts. Rocky Rockefeller from N Florida MD Alignment jumped on and we had a good talk about truck suspensions.By Blue Ribbon Podcast

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Episode 212: Stop Criticizing Things You Do Not Understand 1:46:10

2M ago1:46:10

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There is nothing wrong with offering reasonable criticism of a service, product or person. What is NOT reasonable is criticizing from absolute ignorance. We will dive into it this evening.By Blue Ribbon Podcast

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Episode 211 1:48:41

2M ago1:48:41

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Episode 210: The $14,000 Zip Tie 1:49:00

2M ago1:49:00

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You know we end up with some wild shop stories, and we have another one for you tonight. We will also catch up what is happening at the new shop and more.By Blue Ribbon Podcast

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Episode 209: Blue Ribbon Specialized Truck Services 1:53:29

3M ago1:53:29

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Episode 208: Live from the Beach 1:36:29

3M ago1:36:29

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Episode 207 1:45:12

3M ago1:45:12

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Episode 206 1:23:23

3M ago1:23:23

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Episode 205 2:04:40

4M ago2:04:40

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Episode 204 1:52:23

4M ago1:52:23

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Episode 203 1:51:45

4M ago1:51:45

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Episode 202: New Shop Grand Opening 2:00:20

5M ago2:00:20

2:00:20

SINCE THE EPISODE WAS PUBLISHED, THE OPENING DATE OF THE MD ALIGNMENT SHOP HAS BEEN CHANGED TO JUNE 17, 2024By Blue Ribbon Podcast

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Episode 200: Mid America Trucking Show 2024 Wrap Up 1:37:00

5M ago1:37:00

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We're back from MATS and the 2024 Blue Ribbon Awards Banquet, We will catch you up on what we've been up to and our experience in Louisville.By Blue Ribbon Podcast

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Episode 199: Landstar Heavy Haul and Platform with BCO Phil Frese 2:02:32

6M ago2:02:32

2:02:32

Larry is off this week. Landstar Heavy Haul BCO Phil Frese will be joining us to talk all things Heavy Haul and Platform. Get your questions ready!By Blue Ribbon Podcast

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Episode 198 1:39:39

6M ago1:39:39

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Episode 197: Guest Co-Host Justin Martin 2:03:33

6M ago2:03:33

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Larry had a medical procedure today, so he is at home resting. Justin Martin from Freightwaves will be joining us.By Blue Ribbon Podcast

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Episode 196: How Can Shops be THIS Bad? 2:03:49

7M ago2:03:49

2:03:49

$10,000 for a FUEL FILTER????We took a truck to a shop this week to diagnose a problem. We were given a $10,000 estimate to replace the turbo and the EGR cooler. We didn't trust the diagnosis so we brought the truck 700 miles back to West Virginia. What did we find? A $35 fuel filter that needed replaced.…

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Episode 195: Success in Business Requires Hard Work 2:12:26

7M ago2:12:26

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There is no escaping hard work to succeed in business. Short cuts don’t work.By Blue Ribbon Podcast

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Episode 194: Chris Flying Solo 1:39:01

7M ago1:39:01

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Episode 193 2:06:18

7M ago2:06:18

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Episode 192: Are You REALLY Prepared for the "Unexpected"? 1:27:43

8M ago1:27:43

1:27:43

We've always told you that you better have a plan when the "unexpected" happens in your business. Well, this past week we got an opportunity to practice what we preach when Larry was sidelined with a medical issue. The rest of the Blue Ribbon team stepped up and filled the gaps. Richie and Phil put a closer eye on the fleet while Chris managed payr…

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Episode 191: Special Guest Steve Vest

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Larry is under the weather, so Chris will be joined by Steve Vest of Nationwide Equipment Transportation, Inc. We discovered Steve on TikTok last week and quickly decided to join us on the podcast to discuss his experience as a freight broker. Steve's website: https://nationwidetrans.com/Steve's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ntwdequiptrans…

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Episode 190: Preparing for the New Year 1:39:32

8M ago1:39:32

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In this episode we will talk about our outlook for 2024 and beyond.By Blue RIbbon Podcast

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Episode 189: Year End Roundtable 2:03:11

8M ago2:03:11

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We will be live from the hotel conference room where we will be all together. Richie and Phil will be joining us. There is likely to be copious amounts of alcohol consumption, so buckle up and get ready for a good time.By Blue Ribbon Podcast

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Episode 188: Your Decisions Will Lead to Your Success or Failure 2:30:02

9M ago2:30:02

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It's been reported that 450 carriers are leaving the Trucking industry every day, and that number is expected to increase to as many as 1,000 carriers per day in Q1 2024. There are no shortage of excuses being given and blame assigned to anyone and everyone except the business owner. We are going to talk about how you must accept responsibility for…

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Episode 187: You Can't Be Two Things at Once 1:26:29

9M ago1:26:29

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This episode will be about understanding your role in the market and putting yourself last.By Blue Ribbon Podcast

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Episode 186: WIll You Have a Seat at the Table?

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We have a question for you on tonight's episode - Are you really willing to do what it takes to reach the pinnacle of business?By Blue RIbbon Podcast

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POST THANKSGIVING EPISODE 1:27:31

9M ago1:27:31

1:27:31

Larry is in Florida for the Holiday, so Chris decided to jump on and do an impromptu episode.By Blue RIbbon Podcast

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Episode 185: Overtime Pay for OWNER OPERATORS?!?!? 1:21:22

9M ago1:21:22

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OOIDA is joining the effort for Overtime Pay for Owner Operators. We are trying to figure out what that has to do with "Owner Operators" or "Independent Drivers"By Blue RIbbon Podcast

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Episode 184: Truck Drivers Are TERRIBLE Business People 1:54:58

9M ago1:54:58

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"The National Owner Operator Association" (TNOOA) called for a nationwide Trucker's Strike. To no one's surprise but their own, it didn't happen. These clowns are crying out for help, and they're looking in the wrong place. TONIGHT: Larry's first Quickbooks lesson. Stay tuned to tBy Blue Ribbon Podcast

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Episode 183: Special Guest Host Brandon Johnson from Be.Logistics 1:41:36

9M ago1:41:36

1:41:36

Larry is out of town this week with family, so we will be joined by Brandon Johnson from Be.Logistics.Brandon Johnson is an entrepreneur that started out as a Hotshot Carrier in 2016 with 4 Trucks, to then start a dispatch company in 2018 with hopes of helping other small Hotshot carriers avoid the mistakes he did by properly dispatching & educatin…

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Episode 182: Booted, Kidnapped and Extorted 1:57:59

11M ago1:57:59

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One of our drivers was kidnapped by a scum bag extortionist thief in Charlotte, NC that demanded a $2500 extortion payment in order to be released. We tell that story and answer a lot of questions from the audience.All of our Links: https://beacons.ai/blueribbonlogisticsPittsburgh Power: https://pittsburghpower.comPodcast Website: https://www.bluer…

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Episode 181: Back After Two Weeks Off 1:53:11

11M ago1:53:11

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We’re back after a couple weeks off, so grab a drink and sit down with us as we catch up. All of our Links: https://beacons.ai/blueribbonlogisticsPittsburgh Power: https://pittsburghpower.comPodcast Website: https://www.blueribbonlogistics.com/podcastBlue Ribbon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueribbonlogisticsBlue Ribbon Website: https://www.…

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Episode 180: This Week's Co-Host is YOU 1:58:38

11M ago1:58:38

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Larry is on vacation this week. This is probably a terrible idea that will end in disaster, but I'm going to let some of you be my co-host. Buckle up. This has the potential to be an absolute disaster. All of our Links: https://beacons.ai/blueribbonlogisticsPittsburgh Power: https://pittsburghpower.comPodcast Website: https://www.blueribbonlogistic…

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Episode 179: FUEL TAX and IFTA 1:26:45

12M ago1:26:45

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Discussions of IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreement) cause more fights than Budweiser. IFTA is not all that complicated. We are going to explain how IFTA works in detail and why you should NEVER consider IFTA when making your fuel purchasing decisions. All of our Links: https://beacons.ai/blueribbonlogisticsPittsburgh Power: https://pittsburghpow…

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Episode 178 1:54:28

12M ago1:54:28

1:54:28

All of our Links: https://beacons.ai/blueribbonlogisticsPittsburgh Power: https://pittsburghpower.comPodcast Website: https://www.blueribbonlogistics.com/podcastBlue Ribbon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueribbonlogisticsBlue Ribbon Website: https://www.blueribbonlogistics.comBlue Ribbon Blog: https://www.blueribbonlogistics.com/blogDRIVE FOR…

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Episode 177: SUNDAY NIGHT 1:29:45

1y ago1:29:45

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Chris had to go to Ohio and rescue a truck so the Friday night show won’t happen. We will be live SUNDAY night at 8:00 PMAll of our Links: https://beacons.ai/blueribbonlogisticsPittsburgh Power: https://pittsburghpower.comPodcast Website: https://www.blueribbonlogistics.com/podcastBlue Ribbon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueribbonlogisticsBl…

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Episode 176 1:53:41

1y ago1:53:41

1:53:41

All of our Links: https://beacons.ai/blueribbonlogisticsPittsburgh Power: https://pittsburghpower.comPodcast Website: https://www.blueribbonlogistics.com/podcastBlue Ribbon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueribbonlogisticsBlue Ribbon Website: https://www.blueribbonlogistics.comBlue Ribbon Blog: https://www.blueribbonlogistics.com/blogDRIVE FOR…

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Episode 175: LIVE from the Blue Ribbon Bar 2:34:06

1y ago2:34:06

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It's time again for the RESET YOUR MINDSET LIVE EVENT for 2023. We're live at the Wingate in Hurricane for the reception before the event begins. All of our Links: https://beacons.ai/blueribbonlogisticsPittsburgh Power: https://pittsburghpower.comPodcast Website: https://www.blueribbonlogistics.com/podcastBlue Ribbon Facebook: https://www.facebook.…

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Episode 174 1:45:51

1y ago1:45:51

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All of our Links: https://beacons.ai/blueribbonlogisticsPittsburgh Power: https://pittsburghpower.comPodcast Website: https://www.blueribbonlogistics.com/podcastBlue Ribbon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueribbonlogisticsBlue Ribbon Website: https://www.blueribbonlogistics.comBlue Ribbon Blog: https://www.blueribbonlogistics.com/blogDRIVE FOR…

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Episode 173: Business is Not for the Weak 2:00:51

1y ago2:00:51

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Reading, writing and math are the basics of education. You must be proficient in all of them to succeed in business. All of our Links: https://beacons.ai/blueribbonlogisticsPittsburgh Power: https://pittsburghpower.comPodcast Website: https://www.blueribbonlogistics.com/podcastBlue Ribbon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueribbonlogisticsBlue R…

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Episode 172: It Always Hurts More When You Don't See it Coming 1:42:38

1y ago1:42:38

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Have you ever been sucker-punched? Life and business can do that to you, and it always hurts more when you don't see it coming?All of our Links: https://beacons.ai/blueribbonlogisticsPittsburgh Power: https://pittsburghpower.comPodcast Website: https://www.blueribbonlogistics.com/podcastBlue Ribbon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueribbonlogis…

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