Freight People Podcast
Freight People Podcast
Podcast Description
Honest Conversations & Practical Advice for Succeeding in TruckingHosted by Ava Barnes, VP of Brand & Community at Alvys, Freight People is more than just a podcast — it's a platform to spotlight the real stories behind the freight industry’s most resilient leaders.Each episode features unfiltered conversations with trucking company owners, dispatchers, fleet managers, and brokers who are out there moving freight and making things happen. These are the voices of the industry — and we’re handing them the mic.What to Expect:Real-world strategies that help fleets grow and stay compliantLessons learned the hard way — and how to avoid themTools and tech that streamline dispatch, billing, and operationsBehind-the-scenes insights into running a successful trucking businessOur Mission: We’re here to uplift the freight community — especially our customers — by showcasing them as the leaders they are. When you're a guest on Freight People, you're the star. And with distribution across YouTube, LinkedIn, IG, Facebook, X, and more, your story gets amplified to thousands of Alvys followers and potential new customers.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
Focused on real-world strategies for fleet growth, compliance, and operational efficiency, episodes cover topics such as maximizing TMS benefits, cross-border logistics challenges, and technology implementations. Recent episodes delve into building profitable workflows within Alvys and showcasing family-run businesses thriving in the freight space.
Honest Conversations & Practical Advice for Succeeding in Trucking
Hosted by Ava Barnes, VP of Brand & Community at Alvys, Freight People is more than just a podcast — it’s a platform to spotlight the real stories behind the freight industry’s most resilient leaders.
Each episode features unfiltered conversations with trucking company owners, dispatchers, fleet managers, and brokers who are out there moving freight and making things happen. These are the voices of the industry — and we’re handing them the mic.
What to Expect:
- Real-world strategies that help fleets grow and stay compliant
- Lessons learned the hard way — and how to avoid them
- Tools and tech that streamline dispatch, billing, and operations
- Behind-the-scenes insights into running a successful trucking business
Our Mission: We’re here to uplift the freight community — especially our customers — by showcasing them as the leaders they are. When you’re a guest on Freight People, you’re the star. And with distribution across YouTube, LinkedIn, IG, Facebook, X, and more, your story gets amplified to thousands of Alvys followers and potential new customers.
Learn how to turn your TMS into a profit center, not a pain point.
In episode 2, Ava Barnes sits down with Alvys product pros Jordan Kidd and Lucas Allasia to unpack how top-performing carriers are configuring Alvys to streamline operations, slash wasted time, and boost load execution speed.
Jordan and Lucas walk us through:
The onboarding setups that get fleets live in days, not weeks
Smart dispatch workflows that eliminate back-and-forth calls
How carriers are using built-in EDI to land premium freight faster
Real-time insights that give dispatchers and drivers an edge
The most common mistakes new users make—and how to avoid them
Whether you’re running 20 trucks or 200, this episode is packed with tactical tips for setting your team up to succeed inside Alvys.
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