Industry Insights with Route Consultant
Industry Insights is the leading podcast for logistics professionals, brought to you by the team of industry experts at Route Consultant.
Episodes
62 episodes
Ford P-series Chassis Update with Hello Truck Lease
On Industry Insights with Route Consultant, host Josh Gregory interviews Grace Bay, CEO of Hello Truck Lease, about Ford discontinuing the F-59 chassis with no new production after 2027 and what that means for FedEx Ground contractors who rely ...
State of the FedEx P&D Industry - LIVE with Amy Buyers
Route Consultant’s Josh Gregory and guest Amy Byers (COO of Slicker Trucking) host an Industry Insights Live webinar where they give an update on FedEx Express/2.0 changes affecting five P&D contracts, describing territory and stop shifts, ...
Insurance Essentials for Bread Route Entrepreneurs
On Industry Insights with Route Consultant, Josh interviews Michael Jones and Jeff Jones of RouteWay 360 about insurance in bread and snack distribution and why many owners misunderstand their coverage until a claim happens. They break down Rou...
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Running Bread Routes The Right Way
Recorded live at the Route Consultant Expo 2026, host Josh Gregory and broker Steven Rhine break down what it really takes to run and scale bread routes, covering staffing strategies like vacation runners, referrals, and retention, along with r...
Inside the Amazon DSP Model
Recorded live at the Route Consultant Expo 2026, Josh Gregory and Andrew Polito (CFO at GoHQ) break down the realities of owning an Amazon DSP, including the application and “bench” process, stand-up timelines, and the capital needed to launch....
Amazon vs Bread Routes: Which Investment is Right for You?
This week, we compare two paths in the delivery business: Amazon DSP and Bread Route Investments. Stephen Rhein and Luke Price join us to break down the core differences between these models, what sets them apart, and what prospective operators...
Crisis-Proofing Your Business: How to Stay Ahead in an Evolving Industry
Recorded live at the Route Consultant Expo 2026 in Nashville, this keynote panel—hosted by Rahmel Wattley, founder of Truck N’ Hustle—features logistics leaders Amy Byers, Adam Angell, and Nick Hafen on how to crisis-proof route and transportat...
Business Exit Planning: Life After Selling Your Business
In part two of Industry Insights’ exit strategy sessions, we're joined by Steve Alverson and Austin Coley of McCall Wealth Advisors to discuss what happens after a business sale and how owners can successfully transition into life beyond operat...
Business Exit Planning: How to Maximize Your Sale Value
This week on Industry Insights with Route Consultant, we focus on business exits and how to prepare long before a sale to maximize value and make the business transferable. Josh is joined by Steve Alverson and Austin Coley of McCall Wealth Advi...
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FedEx Linehaul 2026 State of the Industry
In this Industry Insights LIVE episode, Josh Gregory of Route Consultant is joined by Alex Frum, owner of Alpha Kilo Logistics, to share a state-of-the-industry update for FedEx linehaul contractors and buyers. They discuss how rising diesel pr...
Tax-Smart Strategies for FedEx Route Owners (Installment Sale Trusts Explained)
Recorded live at the Route Consultant Expo 2026, this special episode features Kevin Brunner, owner of SellMyFDX and Q Companies, sharing practical tax strategies for business owners planning an exit. Kevin explains how a 537 Installment Sale T...
FedEx 2.0, Hiring Challenges, and Growing a Logistics Business | LIVE with Amy Byers
In this special episode of Industry Insights LIVE, Josh Gregory is joined by Amy Byers, COO of Slicker Trucking, to answer audience questions on today’s biggest contractor topics. Amy shares her experience running P&D and linehaul operation...
Women in Logistics: Leading in a Male-Dominated Industry
In recognition of Women’s History Month, host Josh Gregory sits down with Annalee Cate, CEO of the RCPA Fuel Card, and Grace Bay, CEO of Hello Truck Lease, to discuss their paths into the male-dominated logistics industry and what they’ve learn...
How to Hire & Retain More Women in Trucking
In part two of Industry Insights with Route Consultant, Ellen Voie, founder of the nonprofit Women in Trucking, explains practical steps for employers and drivers to advance women’s participation in trucking and supply chain. She describes the ...
How Women in Trucking Are Changing the Industry
In this episode of Industry Insights, Ellen Voie, founder of the Women in Trucking Association, shares how she entered the trucking industry and what led her to start a nonprofit focused on supporting women across all roles in transportation. S...
Ask the Operators: FedEx P&D Contractor Live Q&A
Recorded live at the Route Consultant Expo 2026, this special Industry Insights episode features a FedEx P&D contractor Q&A, hosted by Brenda Shelley. The panel shares operational moves that boost profitability. They break down driver p...
How to Cut Small Business Healthcare Costs in 2026 (Without Losing Drivers)
Recorded live at the 2026 Route Consultant Expo, this special episode of Industry Insights features Roland Brewer, Co-Founder and President of Realm Health, explaining why healthcare premiums are rising and how logistics and last-mile business ...
Financial Secrets Behind Bread Route Investments
Join Leah Nelson and Stephen Rhein from Route Consultant in this special episode of Industry Insights, recorded live at the Route Consultant Expo 2026. This episode provides a comprehensive guide on the financial aspects of bread route investme...
The Importance of an Employee Handbook for Linehaul Contractors
In this special episode, recorded live at the Route Consultant Expo 2026, Alex Frum, owner of Alpha Kilo Logistics, emphasizes the critical need for Linehaul contractors to establish a comprehensive employee handbook. Alex shares his extensive ...
The FedEx 2.0 Transition: Two Years In
Join us for this special episode of Industry Insights with Route Consultant, recorded live at the 2026 Route Consultant Expo. COO Amy and BC Manager Mike from Slicker Trucking share their experiences and insights on the FedEx 2.0 transition aft...
Introduction to Logistics with Josh Gregory
Join Josh Gregory, VP of Operations at Route Consultant, for a special episode of Industry Insights recorded live at the 2026 Route Consultant Expo. This episode provides an introduction to the logistics space, offering actionable strategies an...
Linehaul Safety and MEDALs with Alex Frum
In this episode of Industry Insights with Route Consultant, we sit down with Alex Frum, owner of Alpha Kilo Logistics, to discuss the critical topic of safety in the logistics industry. Alex explains how FedEx tracks and grades contractor safet...
Expo 2026: Your Playbook to Logistics Success
Expo 2026 is just around the corner, and we're gearing up by releasing a previous episode, all about what to expect at our biggest event of the year.In this episode, we dive deep into what to expect from the Route Consultant Expo 2026, f...
Electric Vehicles: Future-Proofing Your Fleet with Harbinger
Join us on Industry Insights as we explore the future of the electric vehicle industry with guest John Harris, CEO of Harbinger Motors. Learn about the commitments major corporations are making to renewable energy and the importance of electric...
What It Takes to Own a Bread Route with Chad Johnson, Flowers Foods
In this episode of Industry Insights with Route Consultant, we sit down with Chad Johnson, VP of Franchise Services at Flowers Foods. Join us as we explore the process and requirements for becoming an independent distributor with Flowers Foods,...
