BLP 349: Inside Livestock Hauling and Show Cattle with Jared Holmes

In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, guest Jared Holmes shares his expertise on livestock trucking operations, detailing the shift to owner-operator models and the challenges of truck insurance. He offers insights into his innovative show cattle business, emphasizing strategic growth and efficiency. Holmes passionately highlights the importance of resilience and adapting within the ever-evolving trucking industry landscape. Watch this episode on YouTube & Subscribe! https://youtu.be/UkSy8Z00jtE 2025 Bulk Freight Conference  Free Video Shoot From BulkLoads? https://links.bulkloads.com/widget/form/bfbbWKvA8xQZJKKYfc2Z   How can we pray for you? Email us: [email protected] Check out our companies!  BulkLoads - https://www.bulkloads.com/sign_up/create_account/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=podcast Insurance - https://www.bulkinsurancegroup.com/ Factoring - https://www.smartfreightfunding.com/  Transportation Management (TMS) - https://www.bulktms.com/ Permitting- https://www.bulkloads.com/tools/permitting/ Timestamp: 00:00 Visit to Jared's Livestock Operation 05:53 "Difficult Farming Transition" 14:28 Nebraska Agricultural Tour Insights 20:21 Efficient Cattle Breeding Process 25:43 Truck Drivers' Home Time Management 31:28 Balancing Trucking and Family Life 34:48 "No Backhauls for Cattle Sector" 37:21 Trailer Wash Incentive Plan 44:30 Trucking Loss Challenges Rates 51:57 Dispatching and Road Success 55:19 Culture of Mutual Success 58:03 "Embrace Learning and Humility" 01:03:52 "Rethinking Growth and Succession" 01:08:28 "Grateful Blessing"