The Grawe Pod

The Grawe Pod


Latest Episodes

Perspectives On Utilizing Independent Contractors Within Today’s Trucking Operations
August 09, 2024

Over the years, the Grawe Group has had the opportunity to work with a number of trucking companies that utilize independent contractors. While there are no doubt more challenges on the horizon from g

Key Considerations For Utilizing Contract Consultants In Your Organization
July 18, 2024

According to a recent study, there are now approximately 58 million people in the United States who are engaged in some kind of independent contracting work. One growth sector for contract work is in

What’s Your Personnel Strategy? Finding, Training & Continuing To Develop Your People In An Evolving Job Market
June 24, 2024

After looking inside the numbers from the latest jobs report, its no secret that companies across all industries are struggling in some way, shape or form to fill positions. There is also the issue o

Notes On Improving Processes, Managing Cash Flow & Reducing Days Sales Outstanding
May 09, 2024

The freight market continues to remain challenging and, as this episode of the Grawe Pod points out, its a time when trucking and logistics companies should be finding ways to maximize efficiencies a

Q1 Is Over, How Is Your Business Positioned For The Rest of 2024?
April 11, 2024

Recorded just two days following the end of Q1, Grawe Pod hosts Doug Grawe and Gary Randall collaborate on an important discussion covering several key points that trucking and logistics decision make

Does Your Trucking Company Have A Succession Plan?
March 07, 2024

The recent headlines with the news of leadership changes at two of the nations largest trucking and logistics companies helped to place the topic of succession planning for your trucking company into

Addressing Cargo Theft Prevention & Exploring The IC Status Final Rulemaking
February 06, 2024

This episode of the Grawe Pod offers insightful perspective on two timely topics: 1) Januarys final rulemaking on Independent Contractor status issued by the Department of Labor. 2) Prevention strate

Separating Assets, Separating Businesses & Best Practices for Protecting Your Business
January 19, 2024

The first 2024 episode of the Grawe Pod features a discussion on nuclear verdicts in the trucking industry and managing multiple businesses within one corporate family. Podcast hosts Doug Grawe and Ga

So Long 2023 (and Good Riddance???), Hello 2024!
December 17, 2023

In this 2023 year-end edition of the Grawe Pod, series host Doug Grawe goes to the bullpen to call on series producer and trucking industry veteran Greg Thompson from the PodWheels Network to join him

The Value of Trucking Dashboards
October 11, 2023

In this episode, podcast hosts Doug Grawe and Gary Randall highlight the power and purpose of good performance dashboards for trucking and logistics companies. Doug and Gary will discuss how the use o