Freight People Podcast
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<p><strong>Honest Conversations & Practical Advice for Succeeding in Trucking</strong></p><p>Hosted by <strong>Ava Barnes</strong>, VP of Brand & Community at Alvys, Freight People is more than just a podcast — it's a platform to <strong>spotlight the real stories</strong> behind the freight industry’s most resilient leaders.</p><p>Each episode features <strong>unfiltered conversations with trucking company owners, dispatchers, fleet managers, and brokers</strong> who are out there moving freight and making things happen. These are the voices of the industry — and we’re handing them the mic.</p><p><strong>What to Expect</strong>:</p><ul><li>Real-world strategies that help fleets grow and stay compliant</li><li>Lessons learned the hard way — and how to avoid them</li><li>Tools and tech that streamline dispatch, billing, and operations</li><li>Behind-the-scenes insights into running a successful trucking business</li></ul><p><strong>Our Mission</strong>: We’re here to uplift the freight community — especially our customers — by showcasing them as the leaders they are. When you're a guest on Freight People, you're the star. And with distribution across <strong>YouTube, LinkedIn, IG, Facebook, X, and more</strong>, your story gets amplified to <strong>thousands of Alvys followers</strong> and potential new customers.</p>
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Recent Episodes
August 15, 2025
Beating Freight Fraud: Adam Goes to Congress + His $65M Asset-Brokerage Playbook
<p>Take the guesswork out of fighting freight fraud and scaling profitably. CEO Adam Blanchard (Tanager Logistics, Double Diamond Transport) breaks down the exact tech stack, hiring system, and operating rhythms behind his $65M asset-based brokerage. You’ll learn how to protect your company against double brokering and identity spoofing, a secret unlock for building a nearshore team, and align asset and brokerage ops without blowing margin.What you’ll get:• A layered anti-fraud framework you can deploy this quarter.• The asset/brokerage tech stack that actually moves the needle• Field notes from Capitol Hill: what policy shifts mean for carriers and brokers today.Perfect for carriers and brokers who want to grow, stay paid, and sleep at night.</p>
August 5, 2025
EPISODE 4: From Hotshot to 400 Truck Drop-and-Hook: Cole Stevens Shares the Tech Stack That Changed the Game
<p>Before they even found Alvys, <strong>Stevens Trucking</strong> discovered a <strong>tech-driven strategy</strong> that changed everything for their drop-and-hook efficiency, and in this episode of Freight People, <strong>Cole Stevens</strong> breaks it all down.</p><p>It’s the <strong>exact move</strong> that helped them reduce idle time, optimize trailer pools, and scale like a tech-first fleet.</p><p>Host <strong>Ava Barnes</strong> sits down with Cole Stevens, the Chief Strategy Officer of Stevens Trucking, to unpack the full journey from a hotshot in the Oklahoma oilfields to a 400-truck powerhouse named one of the <strong>Top 10 Workplaces in Oklahoma</strong>.</p><p>“We’re a 46-year-old startup.”</p><p>“If I wouldn’t drive for us, how can we expect anyone else to?”</p><p>You’ll hear the founding story, the family values that still drive operations, and how smart tech layered with old-school grit has made Stevens a standout in freight.</p><p><strong>Biggest takeaway:</strong> The drop-and-hook playbook that <strong>changed the game</strong></p>
July 8, 2025
EPISODE 3: He Walked Away from a Corporate Job—and Built a $54M Empire in 3.5 years
<p><strong>From Combat to CEO: The Grit, Faith & Vision Behind Spartan Carrier Group | Freight People Podcast</strong></p><p>In this episode of the Freight People Podcast, host Ava Barnes sits down with <strong>Carlos Llanes Jr., CEO and founder of Spartan Carrier Group</strong>—a man whose story will stick with you long after the episode ends.</p><p>Carlos walks us through his bold journey from musician to Marine to multi-million-dollar logistics founder—<strong>growing Spartan Carrier from $0 to $54M in just over 3 years</strong>, with no outside funding. But this isn't just a business success story. It’s a story of purpose, grit, faith, and building something bigger than money.</p><p>You'll hear how Carlos landed Toyota as one of Spartan’s first clients, what it really takes to scale with integrity, and how he views automation not as an end—but as a means to serve people better. He also shares the powerful love story with his wife, the moment he found his faith, and how he's using his business as a platform for impact—from driver retention to AI and CDL schools.</p><p><strong>If you're a freight leader, entrepreneur, or just someone craving purpose-driven inspiration, this one’s for you.</strong></p><p>Listen to how Spartan is flipping the industry on its head—one mission-led decision at a time.</p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p>0:00 — Why automation only matters if it improves people’s lives</p><p>1:00 — From musician to Marine to logistics founder</p><p>3:30 — Winning Toyota with no backing</p><p>8:00 — Walking away from corporate America</p><p>14:00 — Carlos's love story + faith journey</p><p>27:00 — Building a driver-first company</p><p>30:00 — Why Spartan chose Alvys as their TMS</p><p>33:30 — Advice for freight founders</p><p>35:00 — Carlos’s final message on peace, leadership, and letting go of worry</p><p>Learn more about Spartan Carrier Group: <a href="https://spartcargroup.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://spartcargroup.com</a></p><p>Follow Spartan on Instagram: @spartancarriergroup</p><p>Want tech that grows with you? Check out <a href="https://alvys.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">alvys.com</a></p><p><strong>Subscribe for more raw, real conversations with the people moving freight forward.</strong></p><p>#FreightPeople #LogisticsLeadership #SpartanCarrierGroup #Alvys #FaithInBusiness #FreightPodcast #TruckingTransformation</p>
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- What is Freight People Podcast?
<p><strong>Honest Conversations & Practical Advice for Succeeding in Trucking</strong></p><p>Hosted by <strong>Ava Barnes</strong>, VP of Brand & Community at Alvys, Freight People is more than just a podcast — it's a platform to <strong>spotlight the real stories</strong> behind the freight industry’s most resilient leaders.</p><p>Each episode features <strong>unfiltered conversations with trucking company owners, dispatchers, fleet managers, and brokers</strong> who are out there moving freight and making things happen. These are the voices of the industry — and we’re handing them the mic.</p><p><strong>What to Expect</strong>:</p><ul><li>Real-world strategies that help fleets grow and stay compliant</li><li>Lessons learned the hard way — and how to avoid them</li><li>Tools and tech that streamline dispatch, billing, and operations</li><li>Behind-the-scenes insights into running a successful trucking business</li></ul><p><strong>Our Mission</strong>: We’re here to uplift the freight community — especially our customers — by showcasing them as the leaders they are. When you're a guest on Freight People, you're the star. And with distribution across <strong>YouTube, LinkedIn, IG, Facebook, X, and more</strong>, your story gets amplified to <strong>thousands of Alvys followers</strong> and potential new customers.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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