"Stopped at a Love's because my 4-year-old needed the bathroom. Heard a voice say 'hello' from the next stall. We replied, 'hi.' Then, 'how are you?' I said, 'great.' Next, 'any plans for the night?' Realized it was a guy talking on his cell in the stall next to us #TruckStopStories"

Tomorrow we have a Happy Hour Networking Event for the Transportation Logistics Club of Phoenix www.tlcop.org The Phoenix Metro area in Transportation Logistics has the Nickname "Freight Valley" Other places around the country also have nicknames in our Industry Chattanooga TN is known as "Freight Alley" and the "Silicon Valley of Trucking" Anybody know of any nicknames for other popular freight areas around the country and the nicknames that have been given to them?

If you had a Celebrity Friend who was willing to endorse you and your company and what you do. Who would you want it to be? And why do you think they would make an impact in marketing for you?

I’ve been in business 12 years and have never factored anything. Those that do Factor What is the biggest motivator for you? Cash Flow? Collections? Your Credit? Anything else? Is it worth the percentage you pay out and that’s not hitting your books as part of your profit?

Is it common to hear of shippers becoming brokers due to the lack of support they feel they’re receiving? I recently spoke to a company who employed their logistics manager to become a broker so they can have better service.