Our Featured Mentors
Blake Lappan
Founder | NoDwell, Inc. & Spot On TMS
Blake Lappan is a logistics entrepreneur dedicated to reshaping the trucking industry through innovation and resilience. As the founder of NoDwell, Inc. and Spot On TMS, Blake is leading the charge in making drop-and-hook capabilities more accessible to small and mid-sized carriers through fractionalized yard management services.
Blake’s journey in trucking began in 2004 when he left college to become a driver. What started as a way to pay off debt quickly turned into a lifelong passion for the industry. Over the years, he grew his own fleet, scaling to 20 trucks and generating $4 million in revenue—only to lose it all when the market turned against him. Instead of giving up, Blake rebuilt from scratch, using the hard-earned lessons from his failures to create smarter, more efficient logistics solutions.
His firsthand experience—from driving trucks to fleet management and now technology-driven yard optimization—fuels his commitment to improving efficiency in the supply chain. Through NoDwell, he’s pioneering a shared-service model that allows businesses to reduce wait times, improve operational flow, and create more opportunities for carriers of all sizes.
Blake believes that trucking success isn’t just about moving freight—it’s about adaptability, innovation, and building the right network. His insights on fleet management, logistics technology, and overcoming adversity make him a respected thought leader in the industry.