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In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, host Jared Flinn welcomes guest Scott Erickson, co-founder of Heartland Logistics Group. Scott shares his journey from growing up on a farm to becoming involved in the transportation industry. He discusses the unique challenges they faced starting their own brokerage, including finding support from factor companies and midsized trucking companies. Scott emphasizes their passion for the ag space and their dedication to solving problems for their customers.
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Hosted by
Jared Flinn — Founder, BulkLoads
Twenty years of bulk-freight operating experience. Jared sits down weekly with the carriers, brokers, and shippers who actually move the freight — not the pundits who write about it. New episode every Monday.
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What is "A Company That Started With a Prayer" about?
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, host Jared Flinn welcomes guest Scott Erickson, co-founder of Heartland Logistics Group. Scott shares his journey from growing up on a farm to becoming involved in the transportation industry.
What topics does this episode cover?
This episode covers Introduction and welcome, Recap of previous episode and upcoming topics, Guest introduction - Scott Erickson from Heartland Logistics Group, Discussion on the faith aspect in their business, Scott's initial hesitation to talk about his faith, Scott's empowering and inspiring story, Organization's success and use of remote employees, and Being a member of BulkLoads and success in the agribusiness market, and more. Use the chapter timestamps to jump to any section.
How long is this episode?
This episode runs about 38 min, and was released Aug 25, 2023.
Where can I listen to "A Company That Started With a Prayer"?
Stream this episode here on bulkloads.com, or find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube — search "A Company That Started With a Prayer" or the BulkLoads Podcast.
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