Freight Fraud, Load Boards & Real Talk with Steve Vest

“This industry is in my blood.” That’s how Steve Vest, owner of Nationwide Equipment Transportation (@ntwdequiptrans), describes his journey in freight. Raised by truck drivers and introduced to the business side of logistics in college, Steve has spent his career learning the industry from the inside out.Today, he’s not just running a successful brokerage, he’s leading the charge for more transparency in a system plagued by double brokering, co-brokering, and load board chaos.In this episode of Driving Forward, host Nate Johnson connects with Steve for an unscripted conversation about what’s really going on in freight. From fraud prevention to market trends, they break down the issues carriers, brokers, and shippers are facing and what to do about them.If you follow Steve on TikTok, you’ve likely seen him in action, recording his brokering process and pulling back the curtain on how freight moves in real time.Whether you’re a carrier, broker, or fleet exec trying to navigate a volatile market, this episode is packed with real talk, industry insight, and lessons from the front lines.