About this episode
Rahmel Wattley and Joe Lynch discuss the FreightFest 2023. Rahmel is a transportation entrepreneur and host of the popular trucking podcast, Truck N' Hustle. FreightFest 2023 is presented by Truck N' Hustle. About Rahmel Wattley Rahmel Wattley is a transportation entrepreneur and host of the popular trucking podcast, Truck N' Hustle. Rahmel got his start in the trucking business in the early 2000's. After getting his CDL, Rahmel quickly learned that driving was not for him, so he transitioned to a dispatcher role at a small mom and pop trucking company. From there he held a series of leadership roles with increasing responsibilities at several carriers. In 2015, after seeing an opportunity in driver turnover, he started a CDL driver staffing company with a partner. In 2019, Rahmel successfully exited the business and began the Truck N 'Hustle podcast, which seeks to provide valuable information and resources to the business owners and entrepreneurs of the trucking community. Rahmel is also the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Mega Driver Solutions, a CDL driver staffing company based in the Philadelphia metro area. Rahmel and his team are excited to bring the "Truck N' Hustle" experience to the world stage with the commencement of FreightFest 2022 in Houston, TX. About Truck N' Hustle Truck N' Hustle is the #1 trucking and logistics community in the world. Truck N' Hustle is a community and platform specializing in educating and inspiring trucking and logistics entrepreneurs and their teams. Truck N' Hustle provides the news, stories, resources, and tools for transportation and logistics professionals to be successful in the trucking business. About FreightFest 2023 FreightFest 23 , presented by Truck N' Hustle, is an eagerly anticipated event in the Trucking, Transportation & Logistics industry. Taking place at The Hilton Americas Hotel in Houston, TX from September 28 to October 01, 2023, this conference is expected to attract over 1,000 providers from across the country. The event aims to explore profitable industry niches and provide valuable insights from subject matter experts. Attendees will have the opportunity to network and establish meaningful connections while also benefiting from business opportunities. FreightFest 23 offers a chance to scale businesses and take them to the next level. A wide range of topics will be discussed at the conference, including Last Mile Delivery, Dump Trucking, Heavy Hauling, Oil & Gas, Waste Management, Cannabis Transportation, Auto Transport, Air Freight, Freight Brokerage, Government Contracting, Freight Forwarding, Intermodal & Drayage, Truck Repair Services, Freight Factoring, Dry Freight, Refrigerated Freight, SBA & Business Financing, and USPS Postage Freight. FreightFest 23 promises to be an exciting and informative event for professionals in the industry. Key Takeaways: FreightFest 2023 FreightFest 23 is presented by Truck N' Hustle and is a highly anticipated event in the Trucking, Transportation & Logistics industry. The conference will take place at The Hilton Americas Hotel in Houston, TX from September 28 to October 01, 2023. Over 1,200 providers from across the country are expected to attend the event. The main goal of FreightFest 23 is to explore profitable industry niches and provide valuable insights from subject matter experts. Attendees will have the opportunity to network and establish meaningful connections with other professionals in the industry. The conference will also offer business opportunities to attendees, allowing them to scale their businesses and take them to the next level. A wide range of topics will be discussed at FreightFest 23, including Last Mile Delivery, Dump Trucking, Heavy Hauling, Oil & Gas, Waste Management, Cannabis Transportation, Auto Transport, Air Freight, Freight Brokerage, Government Contracting, Freight Forwarding, Intermodal & Drayage, Truck Repair Services, Freight Factoring, Dry Freight, Refrigerated Freight, SBA & Business Financing, and USPS Postage Freight. FreightFest 23 promises to be an exciting and informative event for professionals in the industry. This is the 2nd annual FreightFest conference organized by the Truck N' Hustle community. The event aims to provide attendees with valuable industry insights and facilitate meaningful connections. Learn More About FreightFest 2023 Rahmel on LinkedIn Truck N' Hustle on LinkedIn Truck N' Hustle Podcast on Apple Truck N' Hustle Podcast on Spotify Truck N' Hustle Website Freight Fest tickets and Event Entrepreneurship Conferences 2023 The Truck N' Hustle Story with Rahmel Wattley Sponsor: Tusk Logistics Tusk Logistics is a national network of the best regional parcel carriers that puts Shippers first, with lower costs, reliable service, and proactive support. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping. Tusk's technology connects your parcel operation to a national network of vetted regional carriers, all with pre-negotiated rates and reliable, predictable service. Integrating to your existing software takes minutes, and Tusk has your back with proactive shipper support on each parcel, in real time. 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