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with Route Consultant
Welcome to Industry Insights with Route Consultant—your front-row seat to the fast-moving world of logistics and beyond. Each week, we bring you game-changing insights, real-world strategies, and fresh perspectives to fuel smarter investments and build stronger businesses. Join us as we sit down with expert guests to explore emerging trends and pressing topics across a wide range of industries.
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Expo 2026: Your Playbook for Logistics Success
In this episode of Industry Insights with Route Consultant, we dive deep into what to expect from the Route Consultant Expo 2026, featuring insights from experts Stephen Rhein and Butch Butler. Gain exclusive previews on sessions, trends, and strategies that will help contractors in the logistics industry succeed. Whether you're in the FedEx, bread distribution, or other logistics spaces, this is packed with valuable knowledge on how to navigate operational challenges, growth opportunities, and much more. Join us and prepare to make smarter investments and build stronger businesses in 2026!
Building a Scalable Business with Bread Routes
This week, we’ve partnered with Truck N’ Hustle to bring you an episode dedicated to understanding bread routes from a contractor perspective and how to be successful in this space. Join us as Josh sits down with Rahmel to talk about the history of the bread business, how the independent contractor model works, and how you can get started.
Fleet Strategy for Bread Routes: What Kind of Truck Do You Really Need?
When you invest in a bread route, your delivery vehicle is more than just transportation—it’s one of the most important assets in your business. A smart fleet strategy can improve your efficiency, increase profitability, and reduce long-term operating costs.
A fleet strategy is your plan for acquiring, operating, and maintaining the delivery vehicle—or fleet of vehicles—used to run your bread route.
What Determines List Price for Bread Routes?
Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor, understanding what drives the list price of a bread route is essential to making a smart purchase. While bread routes may seem simple on the surface—delivering fresh product to retail locations—there are multiple financial and operational factors that affect their market value.
Buying and Approval Process for Bread Routes
Buying a bread route is one of the most approachable paths to business ownership in the logistics space. These routes are typically low-overhead, high-stability operations with protected territories and consistent weekly sales. But what does the actual buying and approval process look like?
Truck Types and Leasing Options for Bread Routes
For entrepreneurs exploring the bread route industry, one of the most important operational decisions you’ll make is selecting the right delivery vehicle. The type of truck you use impacts route efficiency, supplier approval, maintenance costs, and overall profitability.
Fundamentals of Bread Route Ownership
Bread routes are a vital part of the bakery industry, ensuring the timely delivery of fresh bread and related products to retail establishments. If you're curious about how bread routes work and are considering venturing into this industry, this blog is for you. We will delve into the fundamentals of bread routes, covering their structure, operations, and key considerations. Let's explore the fascinating world of bread routes!