From Bus Dispatch to Freight Leadership | Matt Dahl | Ep 22

The Miles and Mentors Podcast

In Episode 22 of The Miles and Mentors Podcast, Alex sits down with Matt Dahl, Director of Agent Recruiting at HD Ships and co-host of Two Dogs, One Pod. Matt shares his journey into the logistics industry, from his beginnings as a bus dispatcher to his current role in freight agent recruiting and podcasting.

Discover how Matt’s diverse experiences shaped his career and fueled his passion for mentoring others in the fast-paced world of logistics. This episode is packed with actionable advice on building relationships, leveraging technology, and succeeding in the freight industry.

Episode Highlights

• 00:00:39 – Matt's journey from bus dispatcher to freight brokerage

• 00:04:08 – The chaotic similarities between dispatching buses and freight

• 00:08:34 – The importance of reading the fine print in logistics contracts

• 00:12:03 – The rise of podcasts and social media in logistics

• 00:18:13 – How technology is shaping the logistics industry

• 00:20:10 – Advice for aspiring owner-operators and fleet owners

About Our Guest

Matt Dahl is a logistics professional, problem-solver, and passionate mentor in the freight industry. As Director of Agent Recruiting at HD Ships, Matt leads efforts to recruit 1099 freight agents, shaping the next generation of logistics talent. He also co-hosts Two Dogs, One Pod, a podcast offering insights from logistics professionals across the industry.

Links to Learn More

https://www.linkedin.com/company/2-dawgs-1-pod

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-dahl-7b1b1073/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/hd-ships/

https://hdships.com/

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