It’s no secret that the folks at Squirrel Works love working with transportation companies! But the truth is, we think drivers are pretty great as well! In fact, over the last few months, I did some video work for Ed Lewis Trucking and Smith Transfer...
The 3rd Annual DAT User Conference is coming up soon in Portland, Oregon. Here at Squirrel Works, we’re excited to reunite with old friends and make some new ones too! In fact, we’re so excited, we thought we’d share some tips and tricks to help...
Who would argue that the transportation industry is in a major state of disruption? The ELD Mandate, the continuing driver shortage, and a growing economy have all contributed to an ever-shifting logistics landscape. When we add in all the hoopla about autonomous trucks, platooning, and blockchain...
Spring is almost here with its longer, brighter, and warmer days! Without a doubt, it’s my favorite time of the year. Along with all the good weather, spring brings with it the Transportation Intermediaries (TIA) Annual Conference. This year’s conference will be the third I...
This month marks my three year anniversary with CrossFit. Yes, this is a business blog and you might expect me to write about trucking or digital marketing, but I promise to tie this together, so stick with me! Plus the first rule of CrossFit is...
There is a well-known, yet fairly new vendor in the transportation space. Their name--let’s call them BIG NAME--is everywhere, and according to public information, they have already raised 10 million in venture capital. Good luck attending an industry conference without seeing their huge booth and...
Are you in transportation? Is your Social Media presence less-than-effective? Don’t worry--you’re not alone! Most brokers and carriers do not utilize the vast benefits of Social Media and therefore, do not see any ROI for their efforts. I believe, without a doubt, that a relevant...
As 2017 comes to an end, I’ve been taking stock of all I’ve learned and deciding what I want to carry with me into 2018. As I look back over this year of change and growth, I believe my journey with a company called StoryBrand...
Jocko Willink is a retired Navy Seal officer. In the course of his military career, he was deployed multiple times to hostile countries. I first heard Jocko speak when he was a guest on The Tim Ferriss Show--one of my favorite podcasts. Normally, Tim and his guests discuss...
Picture this: You are one of only 200 lucky men and women surrounded by elegance. You look around with wide eyes because this room is one of the most beautiful you have ever seen with a majestic staircase and gorgeous marble and limestone accents. Up...