In this BulkLoads Podcast episode, Jared Flinn sits down with Buddy Baumann—former MLB relief pitcher turned trucking insurance agent—to explore the journey from the big leagues to serving truckers across America. Buddy shares how the discipline, focus, and faith that carried him through seven years in the minor leagues and into the MLB now fuel his work with Bulk Insurance Group.

Listeners will hear insights on how sports and trucking share common ground: long hours, tough conditions, high pressure, and the need for grit and humility. Buddy reflects on his call-up to the majors with the San Diego Padres, the lessons he learned through injury and transition, and how his faith anchored him during life’s curveballs.

Whether you’re a carrier, athlete, or business leader, this episode delivers inspiring takeaways on perseverance, purpose, and what it means to serve others in and out of the trucking industry.