431: Fleet Logistics Made Easy, with TSG Fleet

Trace Haggard of TSG Fleet talks about his founder journey; the problem of overcapacity; avoiding delays; & the benefit of providing solutions under one roof.     IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [06.45] Trace's entrepreneurial background, and the journey that led him to found TSG Fleets.  "I came from an agricultural family, and I wanted to get off the farm!... By coincidence, I did an internship at a 3PL… The general manager asked if I'd be interested in coming back for a job, and that sounded much better than law school!" [14.10] An overview of TSG – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers. [16.09] The ideal client for TSG. "I prefer relationship-based customers… When things happen strategically, or when economics aren't working out, you can sit down and have a discussion and accomplish something. Transactional customers come and go." [19.11] The current landscape of trucking and biggest challenges, from theft to over-capacity. "The pandemic sent a tidal wave of capacity out there, we all thought the world was going to change… And it did for about 18 months… then everything snapped back. And that wave of capacity crashed." [23.01] The opportunities in US-Mexico trade, and why TSG are well placed to help clients maximize those cross-border opportunities. [26.56] TSG's terminal operations solutions and how they're helping brands optimize their logistics processes, especially when combined with maintenance and repair services. [32.36] TSG's 24/7 secure storage, and how it helps to combat the rising issue of security and theft. [37.45] Real-life examples of how TSG proactively monitor a range of factors for clients, from temperature and fuel to maintenance, to keep trucks on the move, avoiding delays and saving money. "When minor issues happen, they cause big delays – and that costs money." [42.40] Trace's perspective on what's to come for the industry. "Things are still unpredictable… the rate of motor carriers closing their doors is insane… but I'm cautiously optimistic." RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED:   Head over to TSG Fleet's website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with TSG and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn, or you can connect with Trace on LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more about trucking, check out 404: Parking Your Truck Is As Easy As 1, 2, 3, with Truck Parking Club, 360: Deliver A Great Trucker Experience, with DCLI or 429: Women In Supply Chain, Kameel Gaines.