# blue ribbon (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover blue ribbon. Page: Feed: --- ## [EPISODE 252: Who Controls the Freight?](https://www.blueribbonlogistics.com/podcast/episode-251-who-controls-the-freight) _2025-10-18 · Chris Polk · Blue Ribbon Podcast_ This week we are joined by Steve Vest and Woflgang Wendland. The conversation will be about who is controlling the freight market - carriers or brokers? Steve is the owner of Nationwide Equipment Transportation. Wolfgang is a former owner/operator. All of our Links: https://beacons.ai/blueribbonlogistics Pittsburgh Power: https://pittsburghpower.com Podcast Website:… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c9a631cfb1820061303bf82/t/68f2e97c3fb6c01cc0f74897/1760750013702/episode-252_-who-controls-the-freight_-Oct-18-2025-restream.mp3) ## [EPISODE 251: Is It Still Worth It to be an Owner/Operator?](https://www.blueribbonlogistics.com/podcast/episode-251-is-it-still-worth-it-to-be-an-owneroperator) _2025-10-11 · Chris Polk · Blue Ribbon Podcast_ We are going to talk about how to survive as an owner/operator in the current and future markets. All of our Links: https://beacons.ai/blueribbonlogistics Pittsburgh Power: https://pittsburghpower.com Podcast Website: https://www.blueribbonlogistics.com/podcast Blue Ribbon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueribbonlogistics Blue Ribbon Website: https://www.blueribbonlogistics.com Blue Ribbon… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c9a631cfb1820061303bf82/t/68f2e90bf450d66ea6208f00/1760749898268/episode-251_-is-it-still-worth-it-to-be-an-owner_operator_-Oct-10-2025-restream.mp3) ## [EPISODE 250: FIRE Without Fuel. Can AFFTRA Ignite Real Change or Will it Burn Down the Industry?](https://www.blueribbonlogistics.com/podcast/episode-250-fire-without-fuel-can-afftra-ignite-real-change-or-will-it-burn-down-the-industry) _2025-10-04 · Chris Polk · Blue Ribbon Podcast_ I got an email from Audrey Walleser, a PhD candidate in American Law and Policy who has 25 years of professional experience in constitutional law, political structure, statutory authority, and regulatory integrity. She had quite a bit to say about the Constitutionality of the AFFTRA and its goals to set minimum rates and driver pay in the Trucking industry. She is going to join me to walk through… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c9a631cfb1820061303bf82/t/68e079d9dddb182cd9e8ba77/1759541816743/episode-250_-fire-without-fuel.-can-afftra-ignite-real-change-or-will-it-burn-down-the-industry_-Oct-03-2025-restream.mp3) ## [EPISODE 249: Broker and Carrier Conversation](https://www.blueribbonlogistics.com/podcast/episode-249-broker-and-carrier-conversation) _2025-09-27 · Chris Polk · Blue Ribbon Podcast_ This week we are joined by Annique Lesage, a broker from Small World Ventures, and Francisco Landeros, owner of Dogstar Logistics, LLC. This is going to be a conversation between three people who are successful in their operations. The desired outcome is for carriers and drivers to learn about the market and how to operate their businesses at the highest level. All of our Links:… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c9a631cfb1820061303bf82/t/68d75589f0aba41d365745c3/1758942771623/episode-249_-broker-and-carrier-conversation-Sep-26-2025-restream.mp3) ## [EPISODE 248: It's Phriday with Phil](https://www.blueribbonlogistics.com/podcast/episode-248-its-phriday-with-phil) _2025-09-12 · Chris Polk · Blue Ribbon Podcast_ Tonight we will have an update on the Blue Ribbon Platform Division. Phridays with Phil are always informative and entertaining. All of our Links: https://beacons.ai/blueribbonlogistics Pittsburgh Power: https://pittsburghpower.com Podcast Website: https://www.blueribbonlogistics.com/podcast Blue Ribbon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueribbonlogistics Blue Ribbon Website:… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c9a631cfb1820061303bf82/t/68d476a166739328a5fe5ea2/1758754559459/episode-248_-it_s-phriday-with-phil-Sep-13-2025-restream.mp3) ## [EPISODE 247: OPEN TOPIC: Q&A](https://www.blueribbonlogistics.com/podcast/episode-247-open-topic-qampa) _2025-09-06 · Chris Polk · Blue Ribbon Podcast_ Lots of things to talk about this week. Are the brokers taking too much? Should the government set minimum rates for carriers and pay for drivers? We will talk it over. All of our Links: https://beacons.ai/blueribbonlogistics Pittsburgh Power: https://pittsburghpower.com Podcast Website: https://www.blueribbonlogistics.com/podcast Blue Ribbon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueribbonlogistics… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c9a631cfb1820061303bf82/t/68d4726d98040a2dae6dc65e/1758753501297/episode-247_-open-topic_-q%26a-Sep-05-2025-restream.mp3) ## [Episode 246: AUGUST 2025 FINANCIAL REPORT](https://www.blueribbonlogistics.com/podcast/episode-246-august-2025-financial-report) _2025-08-30 · Chris Polk · Blue Ribbon Podcast_ It's time for the monthly financial report. We will break down the latest numbers and give you an update on the fleet. All of our Links: https://beacons.ai/blueribbonlogistics Pittsburgh Power: https://pittsburghpower.com Podcast Website: https://www.blueribbonlogistics.com/podcast Blue Ribbon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueribbonlogistics Blue Ribbon Website:… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c9a631cfb1820061303bf82/t/68d46c1930ff2a2120ccdbed/1758751833588/EP246.mp3) ## [Episode 245: Does Landstar Take 35% of My Money?](https://www.blueribbonlogistics.com/podcast/episode-245-does-landstar-take-35-of-my-money) _2025-08-23 · Chris Polk · Blue Ribbon Podcast_ It's been five years since we covered this topic in depth. When I made the first video, I did not have the experience and understand that I do now. We are going to go deep and provide an in depth breakdown of where the money comes from and how it is divided between the tractor, the trailer, the agents and Landstar. Don't miss this one. We are hopefully going to put this to bed once and for all.… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c9a631cfb1820061303bf82/t/68d470e965074148f7bc6429/1758753108594/Episode+245_+Does+Landstar+Take+35%25+of+My+Money_.mp3) ## [Episode 244: Trucking Insurance with Jeremy "Red Beard" McClure](https://www.blueribbonlogistics.com/podcast/episode-244-trucking-insurance-with-jeremy-red-beard-mcclure) _2025-08-16 · Chris Polk · Blue Ribbon Podcast_ This week we are joined by Jeremy McClure aka Red Beard on TikTok. He specializes in commercial insurance and we're going to answer all your questions (and mine) about Trucking Insurance. All of our Links: https://beacons.ai/blueribbonlogistics Pittsburgh Power: https://pittsburghpower.com Podcast Website: https://www.blueribbonlogistics.com/podcast Blue Ribbon Facebook:… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c9a631cfb1820061303bf82/t/68d479d52852d9260f70dffa/1758755395522/Episode+244_+Trucking+Insurance+with+Jeremy+_Red+Beard_+McClure.mp3) ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pNejJJNZmUu2) _2025-08-16 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [EPISODE 243: TRUCKING BUSINESS STRUCTURES](https://www.blueribbonlogistics.com/podcast/episode-243-trucking-business-structures) _2025-08-09 · Chris Polk · Blue Ribbon Podcast_ I've had a lot of discourse on social media this week talking about taxes and business structure. It's been frustrating because there a lot of people that believe things that are simply and demonstrably untrue. We are going to talk about the BASICS of setting up a business, especially a Trucking business, and we are going to get the calculator out (Our friend the BSE9000) and let it speak for… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c9a631cfb1820061303bf82/t/68d47bc8b0b2c93e7366a6bb/1758755891008/EPISODE+243_+TRUCKING+BUSINESS+STRUCTURES.mp3)