In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, Jared Flinn sits down with Frank Provost, a freight professional who has worked on nearly every side of the trucking industry—from company driver to owner-operator, dispatcher, broker, and back again. Frank shares his unique perspective on what it takes to build long-lasting relationships between carriers and brokers, offering advice grounded in firsthand experience.

The conversation explores how trust, communication, and professionalism make all the difference in securing quality freight and surviving market downturns. Frank also discusses the realities of team driving, why many new carriers struggle in their first year, and how rate negotiations work behind the scenes.

Whether you’re a new owner-operator looking to avoid common pitfalls or a seasoned trucker navigating tough markets, this episode delivers honest, practical insight from someone who understands the freight world from both sides of the table.