Drivers4Drivers | S2E21: Joe Marshall From Load Planner to Ops Manager

We sit down with Joe Marshall, the newly appointed Operations Manager at Giltner. With 5.5 years of experience as a load planner, Joe shares his transition to his new role and the challenges he faces. Learn about the current market conditions in trucking, strategies for maximizing efficiencies, and how drivers can help streamline communication. Tune in for valuable insights on the trucking industry, safety tips, and the latest developments at Giltner.
0:00 - Introduction and Welcome
0:35 - Joe's Role at Giltner Transportation
0:54 - Joe's Background in Idaho
1:09 - Transition from Load Planner to Operations Manager
2:00 - Team Size and Structure
2:24 - New Team Members
3:43 - Work-Life Balance in Trucking
4:03 - Family History in Transportation
5:27 - Challenges of Load Planning
6:28 - Health and Wellness in Trucking
7:20 - Current Hurdles in Operations
8:14 - Safety Topic: Getting the Big Picture
9:38 - Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
10:38 - New Business Opportunities
11:43 - Importance of Customer Relationships
12:37 - How Drivers Can Help the Office Team
14:36 - Appreciation for Professional Drivers
15:24 - Closing Thoughts and Future Episodes
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[@user-fu7kf7eh3n]

Outstanding Joe it has been a pleasure to work with you ur a outstanding person to work with u a I hope the best for u and I know u will move in time 👍😉

[@russellnorvick3473]

I appreciate joe, he does awesome!!

[@user-fu7kf7eh3n]

Things have improved with u guys love with u all great team

[@user-fu7kf7eh3n]

Good prodcast one the best 😊

[@truckindawg1]

Good work Joe! Rare but always a pleasure talking to ya. However, Man , I don’t even try to keep up with who is who and where they are in the office anymore. It changes all the time and drivers DONT LIKE CHANGES. LOL. makes us dizzy. lol

[@jamesmcclintock6959]

Market is tough but it seems to be getting better

[@russellnorvick3473]

I want one of those Giltner hats

[@jamesmcclintock6959]

I think we have a great crew in the office right now

[@user-fu7kf7eh3n]

Ur right about that Francis but my personal opinion is i think that a good load planner plans on and learns the drivers Way of how they perform 😅😊

[@merrideecopeland4931]

I am pretty sure Joe meant load planning is fun and managing.....not so much 🤣😂 I have to say he is awesome at both!!!!!!!!!!!!!!