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Get a Load of This

By: Cameron Pechia Ryan Young Thomas Comstock
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  • A listening experience, with a load of trucker talk. Designed to keep truckers informed, and entertained, while they support the country, one trip at a time.
    2023
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  • Throwback: Eric Youngblood - Using Your Trucking Company to Catapult Into Other Ventures

    Throwback: Eric Youngblood - Using Your Trucking Company to Catapult Into Other Ventures
    May 3 2024
    In this throwback episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Cameron Pechia and Ryan Young are joined by Eric Youngblood, an entrepreneur who is using trucking as a means to grow his wealth and support his other business interests. They discuss taxes, health, real estate and more. Episode Highlights: Eric shares his background story. (3:20) What is Eric's primary cargo, and what locations, zones, or states does he usually go? (10:16) Eric explains his structure works with the company with which he is working. (12:51) Eric mentions being a 1099 contractor. (14:16) Eric recommends hiring a CPA who is knowledgeable about trucking. (18:57) What is Eric’s long-term plan? (19:34) Eric explains why switching to escort right now might be a good idea. (24:32) What are the most interesting things Eric has seen on the road? (31:06) Eric mentions that all roads lead to real estate. (39:30) Eric discusses where he wants to be in his golden years. (42:52) Eric mentions changing his oil every 15,000 miles. (51:20) Key Quotes: “Trucking wasn't my end goal. So my end goal is to be operating heavy equipment and be more localized.” - Eric Youngblood “I highly recommend getting a CPA that's well versed in trucking, because they know all the loopholes and the things that you can write off and can't write off and how to lessen your tax burden.” - Eric Youngblood “The biggest thing is do the research about what company you go into making sure you understand the ins and out of it and talk to guys who are at that company” - Eric Youngblood Resources Mentioned: Cameron Pechia Thomas Comstock Ryan Young Valley Trucking Insurance
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    58 mins
  • Throwback: Next Gen Trucking - Empowering the Next Generation of Truck Drivers

    Throwback: Next Gen Trucking - Empowering the Next Generation of Truck Drivers
    Apr 19 2024
    In this throwback episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Cameron Pechia and Ryan Young are joined by Lindsey Trent and Dave Dein of Next Gen Trucking. Lindsey and Dave discuss concerns over driver shortages and their mission to train and empower the next generation of truckers. They also share other concerns for the industry and future highway entrepreneurs, and how you can get involved. Episode Highlights: What would Lindsey and Dave's CB handle be if they were in a truck? (1:53) Lindsey explains her involvement with the Next Generation in Trucking Association. (3:55) What led Dave on his career path with the trucking industry? (6:06) Dave introduces one of his Patterson High School students, who explains why he decided to take the trucking class. (7:20) Is Eduardo familiar with the trucking industry, or was he steered in that path only by this assessment? (8:36) Eduardo discusses what excites him about attending the class. (9:06) Lindsey discusses the ages of a new entrant driver and a truck driver for a fleet. (15:24) Lindsey mentions that in November, they will be presenting to the Association of School Counselors. (16:51) Dave mentions that they established a learning environment in which individuals may succeed and they've seen how this sort of program can change people's lives. (17:58) Dave mentions that after a student completes the program, they ensure that they have received proper training. (21:31) Lindsey talks about their outreach goals. (27:50) Linsey describes the kind of people they want to join their organization to support them with their mission. (28:30) Lindsey talks about their respective roles in the organization. (34:01) Lindsey discusses their mission for the trucking industry and young people. (37:19) Lindsey discusses why trucking is such a great career. (43:29) Dave and Lindsey define success in their own words. (53:56) Lindsey feels that there is a shift on the horizon in terms of students needing opportunities other than going to college at the age of 18. (56:24) Key Quotes: “Our current program is a one year program, we're looking at doubling that. We want to turn it into a two-year program just to give that extra layer where we can incorporate some OSHA, some basic first aid and CPR training, just so they're better.” - Dave Dein “Trucking makes a difference. We could not survive as a country without trucking.” - Lindsey Trent “I really feel like times are changing. There is a shift on the horizon of kids needing other opportunities besides going to college at 18 years old.” - Lindsey Trent Resources Mentioned: Next Gen Trucking Join Next Gen Trucking Lindsey Trent LinkedIn Dave Dein LinkedIn Cameron Pechia Ryan Young Valley Trucking Insurance
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    1 hr
  • Throwback: Jason Carroll - Paylocity

    Throwback: Jason Carroll - Paylocity
    Apr 5 2024
    In this throwback episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Cameron Pechia, Thomas Comstock, and Ryan Young are joined by Jason Carroll, Sr. HCM Account Executive of Paylocity. Jason discusses how Paylocity can help companies save time and money by managing all HR operations. Episode Highlights: What would Jason's CB handle be? (1:41) Jason shares his farm and trucking background. (2:33) Jason explains the concept of Paylocity. (8:08) Jason mentions that Paylocity provides tools to assist its clients in addressing the challenges that they are currently facing. (11:30) Jason explains what distinguishes Paylocity. (15:34) Jason mentions that Paylocity does not rip and replace what the clients are already using to run their businesses. (19:10) Jason explains that there are several ways to use Paylocity. (20:58) Jason explains what HR on demand is. (24:46) Jason mentions that Paylocity does not purge, archive, or remove their client's data. (28:58) Jason discusses the amazing improvements that are happening at Paylocity. (40:07) Is there anything in place with Paylocity's HR department that will guide and educate clients on how to appropriately terminate an employee? (48:07) Jason mentions that Paylocity can manage a variety of pay scenarios, including certified payroll, weighted, overtime averages, drive-by miles, and pick rate. (52:10) Key Quotes: “Another thing that makes us unique is we're actually giving a dedicated person that is their account manager. So, if they do have things that are coming up, they have a dedicated person they can call for help.” - Jason Carroll “The implementation is where Paylocity is coming in, we're building out the rates and the payroll policies, the PTO policies, given time and attendance, whatever it is that they need. They're getting dedicated individuals that are building it out to spec.” - Jason Carroll “That's the beauty of Paylocity, is what we're calling more of like an open platform, we're not ripping and replacing what the clients currently use to operate their business. ” - Jason Carroll Resources Mentioned: Jason Carroll LinkedIn Paylocity Cameron Pechia Thomas Comstock Ryan Young
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    1 hr and 1 min
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