Join us this week on Industry Insights with Route Consultant as we sit down with Alex Frum, owner of Alpha Kilo Logistics, to explore key strategies for being a successful FedEx Linehaul contractor. We delve into the four crucial pillars: safety, financial stability, service, and availability.

Alex shares his expert insights and practical advice on managing safety protocols, understanding financial metrics, maintaining service standards, and ensuring availability. This episode is packed with valuable information for both new and experienced logistics professionals looking to optimize their business operations.

This week, we're diving into the intricacies of the FedEx contractor model with Amy and Dave Byers of Slicker Trucking. We discuss the significant differences between independent service providers (ISPs) and transportation service providers (TSPs), the evolving expectations and compliance standards, and how these roles relate to FedEx as a customer. Amy and Dave share their experiences and strategies for managing these relationships, understanding contractual obligations, and maintaining an effective and compliant business – an essential understanding for anyone in the logistics business.

This week, we're sitting down with Lee and Keely Muse, the forces behind Tread Transportation Services and Forward Arrow Solutions. Join us as they share their inspiring journey from the oil and gas industry to becoming successful in the FedEx Linehaul space – both as a vendor and a contractor.

Discover how Lee’s entrepreneurial spirit, coupled with Keely's operational insight, helped them navigate the complexities of starting their logistics business, expanding from two to 42 trucks, and developing innovative technological solutions. Gain fresh perspectives on overcoming challenges, the significance of flexibility, and the role of technology in streamlining operations. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned professional, this episode is packed with actionable insights to fuel smarter investments and build stronger businesses.

This week, we're sitting down with Alex Frum, Owner of Alpha Kilo Logistics. Alex takes us through his dynamic career journey, from his military service and time at West Point, to his successful stint on Wall Street as a bond trader during the financial crisis, and finally, his current role in the logistics industry with FedEx linehaul.

Alex shares invaluable lessons on financial discipline, the importance of safety in logistics, and the significance of always being ready for new opportunities. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this episode is packed with insights on sustaining and growing a successful logistics business.

This week, we're sitting down with Steve Binnig, Final Mile Program Manager at OVD Insurance. Steve shares his unique journey from a college intern to a major player in the insurance industry, focusing on the final mile sector.

We delve deep into the importance of safety culture, trends in the FedEx and Amazon DSP insurance spaces, and how OVD's educational and client-centric approach sets them apart. Steve also highlights the vital relationships and industry nuances that drive success in this ever-evolving field. Join us for an enlightening conversation that redefines how you think about insurance.

This week, we’re diving into a critical industry: security. We’re sitting down with Andy Willis, a security expert with decades of experience protecting high-stakes industries.

Andy breaks down the evolving threats and shares practical advice on how to stay one step ahead. If you’re looking to take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey in the fast-moving and critical world of security, check out Andy’s story and reach out to our team to learn more.

This week, we're sitting down with Amy and Dave Byers to hear the inspiring story behind their journey as FedEx contractors. From navigating the early days of business ownership to scaling a successful operation together, the Byers share the challenges, lessons, and wins that shaped their entrepreneurial path. Whether you're exploring FedEx as an investment or already operating routes, this candid conversation offers real-world insights on partnership, growth, and what it takes to thrive in the logistics space.

This week, we're sitting down with Melody Sundwall, Chief Human Resources Officer of Patton Logistics, to hear the story behind her unique career path. Melody shares how her experience with processes and people led her through a variety of roles in human resources, ultimately steering her into the world of logistics and delivery.

This week, we're in the studio with Stephen Rhein, owner of Not By Bread Alone, LLC. Stephen shares his story and experience in the bread routes industry, from his days on a truck in high school through expanding distribution territories in Tennessee.

This week, we're in the studio with Tucker Herring, Vice President of SBA Development at GBank. Tucker shares his journey into SBA lending, the process of securing financing for business acquisitions, and the advantages of SBA loans compared to conventional lending.

This week, we're talking trash with Tommy, Rick, and Marty Turbeville. Having grown up in the waste industry, the Turbeville brothers share their insights on how the industry has evolved and each of their journeys in the business.

This week, we're sitting down with Hanz Fequiere, owner of The Constant Healthcare System, to talk about his journey into owning an ambulance company. From firefighting to restaurant ownership, Hanz shares how he has made an impact on his community and the rewards and challenges that come with being an entrepreneur in this space.

This week, we're talking with Tim Goff, Founder + CEO of mygroundforce, about his experience in the FedEx Linehaul industry and how he got started in his career.