Freight people podcast

Real People.
Real Stories.

We feature honest conversations and practical advice for succeeding in trucking and logistics. Hard-earned lessons, big wins, and zero B.S.

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Enterprise • Carrier
July 10, 2025

He Walked Away from a Corporate Job—and Built a $54M Empire in 3.5 years

Carlos Llanes Jr. walks us through his bold journey from musician to Marine to multi-million-dollar logistics founder—growing Spartan Carrier from $0 to $54M in just over 3 years, with no outside funding. But this isn't just a business success story, It’s a story of purpose, grit, faith, and building something bigger than money.

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Carrier • TMS • Technology
July 9, 2025

Who is Alvys — and Why Should Freight People Care?

In episode 2, Ava Barnes sits down with Alvys product pros Jordan Kidd and Lucas Allasia who’ve both done it all in trucking: dispatch, recruiting, brokerage, you name it. They’ve lived the chaos and now help carriers run smarter with modern tech.

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Carrier • Cross-Border
June 12, 2025

Building a Cross-Border Powerhouse: The Central Coast Transport Story

In this episode, we sit down with the family behind Central Coast Transport — a thriving cross-border refrigerated carrier that’s redefining how fleets operate across the U.S. and Mexico.

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About the Show

Freight People is a podcast where logistics professionals share the insights, strategies, and real-world stories behind their success. Hosted by Ava Barnes, this podcast is brought to you by Alvys - the leading transportation management platform.


Episodes feature candid conversations and practical advice to help carriers, brokers, and fleet managers grow and optimize their freight operations.

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