Welcome to Miles and Mentors
A Trucking Podcast Around MentorshipDiscover the stories, strategies, and insider knowledge from seasoned trucking professionals who’ve been there and done that. Miles and Mentors is the trucking podcast designed for newcomers to the industry with big dreams of growing their own trucking business and expanding their fleet. We sit down with the mentors who’ve logged the miles and gained the experience, so you can tap into their hard-earned insights and chart your path to success. Whether you’re a new driver or a budding fleet owner, Miles and Mentors helps you take the wheel and drive your career forward.
Who We Are
Miles and Mentors is a leading podcast in the logistics industry. We connect with successful professionals from all sectors of logistics, exploring their personal journeys and the invaluable insights they’ve gained throughout their careers. Each episode delves into the experiences of industry veterans, uncovering the challenges they’ve faced, the lessons they’ve learned, and the achievements that have marked their careers. Through candid conversations, we aim to create a rich mentorship resource that benefits the next generation of trucking professionals, providing them with the wisdom and guidance needed to succeed. Tune in to “Miles and Mentors” for engaging and insightful episodes that drive the future of logistics forward.
Meet the Host
Welcome to “Miles and Mentors,” a leading podcast in the logistics industry. We connect with successful professionals from all sectors of logistics, exploring their personal journeys and the invaluable insights they’ve gained throughout their careers. Each episode delves into the experiences of industry veterans, uncovering the challenges they’ve faced, the lessons they’ve learned, and the achievements that have marked their careers. Through candid conversations, we aim to create a rich mentorship resource that benefits the next generation of trucking professionals, providing them with the wisdom and guidance needed to succeed. Tune in to “Miles and Mentors” for engaging and insightful episodes that drive the future of logistics forward.
Meet Our Recent Guest Mentors
Robert (Pedro) Petersen
Robert PetersenCo-host | The Logistics Lounge PodcastRobert "Pedro" Petersen brings nearly two decades of logistics expertise to the table, with a journey that began in the Army as a Motor Transport Operator (88M). After his military service, Robert transitioned into...
Matt Dahl
Matt DahlDirector of Agent Recruiting | HD ShipsCo Host | 2 Dawgs, 1 PodMatt Dahl is a logistics leader at HS Ships and co-host of the 2 Dawgs, 1 Pod podcast. Starting his career as a bus dispatcher, Matt has climbed the ranks in the logistics industry, evolving into...
Colby Varley
Vice President | Advanced Transportation Services, Inc.Colby Varley is a logistics professional and mentor with 14 years of experience in the perishable freight transportation industry. As Vice President and Principal at Advanced Transportation Services, Inc. (ATS),...
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