Welcome to Miles and Mentors
A Trucking Podcast To Help You GrowDiscover 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
Will Hopkins
Will HopkinsFounder / Black Box LogisticsCo-Host / 2 Dawgs, 1 PodWill Hopkins is a dynamic leader in the logistics industry and the founder of Black Box Logistics, a third-party freight brokerage based in Birmingham, Alabama. Since entering the logistics field by...
Steven W. Saltzgiver
Steven W. SaltzgiverHost / The Fleet Success ShowSteven Saltzgiver is a veteran of the fleet management industry with nearly 50 years of experience spanning hands-on roles, executive leadership, and consulting. Starting his career as a diesel mechanic, Steven rose...
Matthew M. Leffler
Matthew M. LefflerPresident / The Armchair Attorney®Matthew M. Leffler, known as The Armchair Attorney®, is a third-generation supply chain leader with extensive experience in the logistics and legal sectors. Growing up in a transportation-focused family, Matthew...
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