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What you’ll hear
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, guest Austin Hammen of AH Trucking shares the inspiring growth story from a small family operation to a 35-truck fleet. Austin discusses transitioning through dump, livestock, and hopper hauling, the value of in-house maintenance, and lessons in leadership after his father’s passing—while offering honest insights on building culture, cost-saving strategies, and future expansion plans.
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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 "How This Southwest Missouri Visionary Took Over His Dad's Bulk Trucking Business and Built a Legacy" about?
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, guest Austin Hammen of AH Trucking shares the inspiring growth story from a small family operation to a 35-truck fleet.
What topics does this episode cover?
This episode covers Family Business: From Dump to Cow Trucks, Balancing College and Truck Work, "Bulk TMS: Streamlining Freight Management", "Heirloom Truck's Legacy", Drone Surprise Snapshot, Delegating Tasks to Build Relationships, "Father's Health Challenges Remembered", and "Transition to Leadership and Mentorship", and more. Use the chapter timestamps to jump to any section.
How long is this episode?
This episode runs about 59 min, and was released Apr 25, 2025.
Where can I listen to "How This Southwest Missouri Visionary Took Over His Dad's Bulk Trucking Business and Built a Legacy"?
Stream this episode here on bulkloads.com, or find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube — search "How This Southwest Missouri Visionary Took Over His Dad's Bulk Trucking Business and Built a Legacy" or the BulkLoads Podcast.
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