In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, host Jared Flinn sits down with Randy Hobbs of Lackawanna Products Company to explore how a once-small operation grew into a powerhouse in the commodity trading and logistics space. With over three decades of experience, Randy shares the evolution of Lackawanna—from its early days to now moving thousands of truckloads annually across the U.S. and Canada. Based in Clarence, New York, Lackawanna specializes in a wide range of ag commodities including soy hull pellets, wheat mids, cottonseed, distillers grains, and more, while leveraging hopper bottoms, dumps, walking floors, vans, and even LTL solutions to serve clients nationwide.

Randy explains how the company’s rapid growth has been fueled by strong leadership, a commitment to logistics innovation, and tools like BulkLoads.com, which they use daily to connect with reliable bulk carriers across 48 states. Listeners will gain insight into Lackawanna’s diverse freight operations, their approach to feed-grade fertilizer and organic commodities, and their long-term expansion goals in markets like the Southeast, Midwest, and Western Canada. The episode also touches on how freight rates, diesel prices, and customer demands shift during peak harvest season, and how agility in logistics planning is key to continued success.

Whether you’re a carrier looking to haul bulk freight, a shipper managing commodity distribution, or a trader seeking smarter logistics partnerships, this episode reveals how Lackawanna combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution to remain an industry leader.