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THE URBAN TRUCKER

THE URBAN TRUCKER

Ed hennings

Hosted by Ed Hennings and Co -Host, Crissy "Blu Jai" covering real stories of urban truckers and industry professionals sharing their experiences on the road to riches and financial freedom with a touch of swag.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best THE URBAN TRUCKER episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to THE URBAN TRUCKER for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite THE URBAN TRUCKER episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Mark Porter is made for trucking. He was 1st introduced to the industry at the young age of 8 by his father. He vividly details learning the game and all that it took to run a successful trucking enterprise. His experience specifically hauling within the intermodal sector has afforded him the knowledge to build out his fleet. Mark touches on building relationships to grow and his mobile application that will change the game for truckers. @Da.mlk.of.intermodal instagram.

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Ed Hennings and Crissy blu Jai interviews Anthony Winfield about the importance of having an emergency truck fund and how the music industry taught him logistics on The Urban Trucker.

Anthony Winfield is the owner of Born Leaders Inc., he discusses the importance of saving, not only for maintaining his trucks, but to be able to treat his employees to a bonus. He was able to have two emergency funds that were set up through his factoring company. Going from city to city and stop to stop is a correlation for Anthony as a tour manager in the music industry. Being the owner of his business is the biggest difference between the two industries; having to know the load sizes and utilizing personnel adequately. Don’t miss this interview and the nuggets Anthony Winfield drops about the trucking industry on The Urban Trucker!

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Kevin and Star Skidmore, epitomizes the term "power Couple." Their humble beginnings growing up in New Orleans, LA and Atlanta, Georgia respectively has been a bumpy road. Kevin found the inspiration to start a trucking company named four forty trucking which was the state law bill that sent him away as a youth to prison . His time away did not deter his dreams, In fact it fueled his desire to give other justice impacted indivuals a chance at trucking. Kevin's Fleet of trucks are driven by formerly incarcerated indivuals.. Star Skidmore is breaking barriers in starting the 1st black owned and woman owned diesel mechanic service center in Georgia. This is a must tune in, their story is not only inspiring but so much education for the novice and experienced alike.
follow this dynamic duo at @fourfortytruckingllc and @16thphasediesel
fourfortytrucking.com

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Keidrain Brewster CEO of Brewster logistics spent 13 years in prison and not long after was able to create a successful life in the trucking industry. He tours the prisons throughout the country providing hope with his best selling book " From the streets to the suites". Keidrain has provides opportunities through trucking with his BIG Reform movement, training the formerly incarcerated to become CDL holders. Well on his way to being a millionaire,he started with 1 truck and now owns/operates 10 trucks in 2 states. The trucking game has afforded him a life he can only dream of growing up on the streets of Dallas, Tx. His big personality will leave you wanting to hear more. This story is a must tune in and share. Check him out at brewsterlogistics101.com for more info on his trucking mentorship program. @bossmanbrewster

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Dionysus Myers

Ed Hennings does it again when it sits down with Dionysus Myers to talk about success and triumph on The Urban Trucker.

Although Dionysus exited the trucking industry in 2022, his time and experience while he was in the industry are invaluable. Dionysus brings an educated and unique perspective on the pros and cons of working with family and friends. Out of Chicago, IL, Dionysus owned Dot2Dot Logistics, a trucking company that moved refrigerated goods in the midwest United States. You can’t miss this interview if you or someone you know is looking to get into the trucking industry!

See what’s next for Dionysus on Instagram @dionysusmyers.insure4life

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THE URBAN TRUCKER - From Nothing to Truckin'| EPISODE 7| ROOSEVELT HAMLIN
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10/14/22 • 20 min

Roosevelt Hamlin had a dream that upon his release he would start his own trucking company. After many years incarcerated in a federal prison, his dream became a reality. Today he is the Owner operator of Rose Gold, dedicated to Putting God first and tackling the trucking industry to leave a legacy. Roosevelt talks his come up and how trucking has changed the trajectory of his life and how eventually he will do the same for others. He primarily hauls loads from the Chicago rail yards and he provides the inside knowledge to be successful in that sector.

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Listen as Ed Hennings talks with John about business and personal success on The Urban Trucker.

Originally from Chicago, IL, John Collum has multiple streams of transportation including semitrucks, tow trucks, and road-side assistance trucks. Most importantly, John is a ten year veteran in the trucking industry. His wealth of knowledge is unmatched when it comes to trucking and transportation. John owns Bar None Trucking and DNJ Towing and operates in the Chicago area. John’s story is sure to inspire and educate anyone looking to get into the transportation industry. Don’t miss John’s interview on The Urban Trucker.

Follow John for more tips and triumphs at @johncollumreal and https://youtube.com/channel/UCoFs58xUdQIne9mnLYt7siQ

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10/04/22 • 33 min

Listen as Ed Hennings talks with Lynn Barksdale about success and redemption on The Urban Trucker.

Lynn shares his thoughts on the multiple avenues and opportunities the trucking industry can provide. Having been formerly incarcerated, Lynn is using his experience and drive to help other entrepreneurs learn the trucking business. Lynn is the owner/operator of United L’s Trucking, a transportation business he started 2 1⁄2 years ago. Lynn’s story will inspire future truckers and is a must-watch! Don’t miss Lynn on The Urban Trucker.

For more motivation, find Antoine Barksdale Herron on Facebook.

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Meet Jacci Blaine from Chicago,il whose the owner/operator of Blaine Autogroup, a transportation company she and her husband started 5 years ago.Her career started as a bus driver for the Chicago Transit Authority and she decided to take a chance for herself and family. As a black woman entrepreneur, she is one of the new faces of the trucking industry. Listen as smooth interviewer, Ed Hennings, talks with Jacci Blaine about success, and triumph on The Urban Trucker. The knowledge she delivers will inspire most to look at truckers in a new light. Follow her for more inspiration and tips at @jbdabougietrucker on Instagram and TikTok

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How many episodes does THE URBAN TRUCKER have?

THE URBAN TRUCKER currently has 19 episodes available.

What topics does THE URBAN TRUCKER cover?

The podcast is about Urban, Motivation, Entrepreneurship, Investing, Podcasts, Business and Trucking.

What is the most popular episode on THE URBAN TRUCKER?

The episode title 'THE URBAN TRUCKER EPISODE 17| INSURANCE HACK FOR MY TRUCKERS|DOMINIQUE DEVILLE' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on THE URBAN TRUCKER?

The average episode length on THE URBAN TRUCKER is 31 minutes.

How often are episodes of THE URBAN TRUCKER released?

Episodes of THE URBAN TRUCKER are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of THE URBAN TRUCKER?

The first episode of THE URBAN TRUCKER was released on Aug 21, 2022.

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