About this episode
Taylor Monks and Joe Lync h discuss the BasicBlock story. Taylor is the Co-founder and CEO of BasicBlock , a software and financial services company that enables independent truck drivers to spend less time worrying about cashflow and more time focused on the road. About Taylor Monks Taylor Monks is the Co-founder and CEO of BasicBlock, which is a complete payment platform for carriers that makes getting paid faster, easier, and better. As honorary visionary of BasicBlock, Taylor has a demonstrated history of identifying trends and accurately predicting market strategies in both payments and transportation. With a strong background in tech and marketing, he leads the company's product team and overarching R&D and customer acquisition initiatives. He's the catalyst behind the BasicBlock team and is constantly pushing for velocity and growth. He attended Nebraska Wesleyan University before dropping out 6 credits shy of a degree to start BasicBlock and radically upturn an industry. He splits time between the company's Lincoln, Nebraska, and Chicago offices. About BasicBlock BasicBlock is a financial technology company founded in 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska, that builds financial products to help independent carriers grow their fleets. BasicBlock has quickly become a leader in freight factoring, and its tools provide streamlined, efficient and cost-effective financial services for fleets and carriers worldwide. The company's mission is to help fleets get paid more quickly and increase access to affordable working capital. Key Takeaways: The BasicBlock Story Taylor Monks is the Co-founder and CEO of BasicBlock, a software and financial services company that enables independent truck drivers to spend less time worrying about cashflow and more time focused on the road. In the podcast interview, Joe and Taylor discussed Taylor's impressive background and the founding of BasicBlock. BasicBlock is a freight factoring team with a big mission: Getting Money in Your Pocket Faster BasicBlock is the home for streamlined, efficient and cost effective financial services for fleets and carriers. BasicBlock's industry-leading software and financial services allow independent truck drivers to spend less time worrying about cashflow and more time focused on the road. BasicBlock started as a simple trucking freight factoring app that allowed drivers to scan and send load documents at low rates. Now BasicBlock is a complete payment platform for carriers that makes getting paid quicker than ever. Learn More About The BasicBlock Story Taylor's LinkedIn BasicBlock LinkedIn BasicBlock BasicBlock Blog BasicBlock raises $78 million to reshape trucking finance Manifest - The Future of Logistics Is Here The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google , Apple , Castbox , Spotify , Stitcher , PlayerFM , Tunein , Podbean , Owltail , Libsyn , Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube