Harry Heinsen on Freight Forwarding, Nearshoring & Doing Logistics Right | Behind the Wheelhouse

In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse, the Trucker Talk Radio team sits down with Harry Heinsen, a third-generation logistics leader operating out of the Dominican Republic, whose family has been in transportation and freight forwarding for over 110 years.Harry shares what it’s like growing up in a multigenerational logistics business and how starting at the bottom shaped his approach to leadership, cash flow, and relationships. The conversation explores how freight forwarding really works, from bills of lading and customs documentation to ocean freight, air freight, and the realities of moving cargo across borders.We also break down how trucking and logistics differ outside the United States, including why drivers in the Dominican Republic can complete multiple trips per day, how nearshoring is reshaping global supply chains, and why U.S. companies are increasingly moving manufacturing closer to home.This episode is a must-watch for truck drivers, owner-operators, brokers, and logistics professionals who want a clearer understanding of international freight, nearshoring, and why relationships still matter more than price in this business.Filmed as part of Behind the Wheelhouse, presented by Trucker Talk Radio.Follow Harry Heinsen:https://www.linkedin.com/in/harryheinsen/Follow Harry Heinsen & CO.https://www.linkedin.com/company/harryheinsenco/https://www.instagram.com/harryheinsenco/?hl=enhttps://harryheinsen.com/Follow Trucker Talk RadioYouTube: https://youtube.com/@TruckerTalkRadioTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@truckertalkradioInstagram: https://instagram.com/truckertalkradioX: https://x.com/trucktalkradioPowered by Ready AppThe driver-verification platform protecting brokers, carriers, and shippers from identity fraud, onboarding risks, and unsafe hires.Learn more at: https://ready-app.comSupport GreyCross.orgA 501(c)(3) supporting families affected by roadway tragedies across America.Donate at: https://greycross.org