Bulkloads Podcast

In this episode, Jared Flinn sits down with Ben Huston from the Iowa 80 Group — home of the World's Largest Truck Stop — to talk about the incredible history behind Iowa 80, how the company supports America's truck drivers, and what makes their locations in Walcott, IA, Joplin, MO, and Kenly, NC a home away from home for drivers across the country. Ben shares stories from his journey in the trucking world, the legacy of the Moon family who started it all, and what it takes to run a truck stop with 900 parking spaces, 24 showers, and nine restaurants — all designed with drivers in mind.

Plus, hear about the exciting new partnership between BulkLoads and Iowa 80 offering major fuel savings (up to 70–80¢/gallon) through the BulkLoads Fuel Card, along with discounts at Truckomat washouts and CAT Scale locations nationwide.

What does it take to keep America's farmers, truckers, and rural communities moving? In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, Jared Flinn sits down with John Ihler, President & CEO of MFA Oil, to discuss how one of the nation's largest farmer-owned cooperatives powers rural America through fuel, propane, lubricants, solar energy, convenience stores, and more.

👉 You'll hear how MFA Oil:

• Serves 40,000+ farmer members with fuel, propane, and lubricants

• Runs a fleet of 1,000+ trucks, making it one of the largest propane suppliers in the U.S.

• Operates Break Time convenience stores and Big O Tires franchises across Missouri and beyond

• Invests in solar energy, logistics, and technology to prepare for the future of farming

• Supports rural communities through scholarships, cooperatives, and reinvestment

This episode dives into the future of agriculture, the logistics behind propane & fuel delivery, and why service and community trust remain the backbone of MFA Oil's success.

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Think you're saving money with cheap truck tires? Think again. In this episode, we sit down with Matt Gibbs from Ozarko Tire to reveal the real costs of poor tire choices, the truth about retreads, and why tire maintenance can make or break your bottom line. Whether you're an owner-operator, fleet manager, or just someone in the trucking industry, this conversation will change the way you think about your tire program. You'll discover:

The hidden difference between Tier 1 and Tier 4 tires

How retreads can slash your cost per mile

The #1 cause of roadside breakdowns (and how to prevent them)

Why "cheap" tires often cost you more in the long run

How to choose the right tire for your specific hauling needs

💬 Question for you: What's been your biggest tire expense or breakdown story? Share it in the comments!

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Most trucking companies are running unsafe—and they don't even know it. In this episode, Jared Flinn sits down with safety expert Sam Watts to uncover the hidden risks, legal traps, and overlooked safety violations that could destroy your trucking business.

🚨 Sam breaks down:

• Why FMCSA audits are getting faster and stricter

• The #1 safety mistake that could spike your insurance premiums

• How lawsuits are being funded by private equity groups

• What you MUST have in your driver qualification files

• The real reason CSA scores tank, and how to fix them

• How to start a real safety program (without the overwhelm)

• Why even "perfect" owner-operators might be out of compliance

Whether you're running 1 truck or 50, this is required listening if you want to avoid litigation, lower your insurance, and protect your company.

In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, guest Nisrine Masri, founder of Movers Dispatch Board, shares her entrepreneurial journey in the moving and storage industry. She dives into the unique challenges of household goods logistics, the evolution of specialized technology for movers, and how her platform fills critical gaps in capacity, labor, and trust—highlighting fascinating industry insights and memorable moving stories along the way.

From running a moving company out of a spare bedroom to launching a nationwide tech platform, Nisrine Masri brings a rare mix of grit and innovation to the world of household good logistics. In this episode, she breaks down the realities of long-distance moving, the hidden complexities of staffing and dispatching, and how Mover Dispatch Board is reshaping an overlooked industry.

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