34. How BulkLoads.com Is Changing Ag Trucking: A Conversation with Jared Flinn
Most folks don’t think about trucking when they picture agriculture, but it’s the backbone that keeps the whole system moving. In this episode, Jonathon talks with Jared Flinn, co-founder of Bulk Loads, about how his platform has reshaped bulk freight and why small trucking outfits are essential to agriculture’s future.
Jared shares how growing up on a Missouri farm and working in grain logistics led him to launch BulkLoads in a basement, and how it’s evolved into a suite of companies—from factoring to compliance to insurance. He also breaks down the hidden challenges of bulk freight, the razor-thin margins owner-operators face, and why he believes the trucking industry is ripe for innovation.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
The early days of BulkLoads.com and how Jared spotted a gap in the market
Why technology and storytelling are critical to building trust in trucking
The cost-cutting strategies that help small fleets stay profitable
How better data and transparency can improve life for drivers and shippers alike
What Jared sees as the next frontier in ag transportation
About Jared Flinn
Jared Flinn is the co-founder of BulkLoads.com, Smart Freight Funding, and several other companies serving the bulk freight industry. He’s spent more than two decades working at the intersection of agriculture and trucking, helping small carriers access tools, financing, and technology once reserved for big fleets. He’s also a content creator, children’s book author, and advocate for America’s independent trucking families.
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