BLP 267: A Company That Started With a Prayer

<p>In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, host Jared Flinn welcomes guest Scott Erickson, co-founder of Heartland Logistics Group. Scott shares his journey from growing up on a farm to becoming involved in the transportation industry. He discusses the unique challenges they faced starting their own brokerage, including finding support from factor companies and midsized trucking companies. Scott emphasizes their passion for the ag space and their dedication to solving problems for their customers.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div class="xgmjVLxjqfcXK5BV_XyN"> <p class="Type__TypeElement-sc-goli3j-0 BiRSM umouqjSkMUbvF4I_Xz6r" data-encore-id="type">Watch on YouTube here:</p> <p class="Type__TypeElement-sc-goli3j-0 BiRSM umouqjSkMUbvF4I_Xz6r" data-encore-id="type"><a href= "https://youtu.be/QXLsSmq7m7Q">https://youtu.be/QXLsSmq7m7Q</a></p> <div> <div> <div class="vk_sh vk_bk"> <p class="Type__TypeElement-sc-goli3j-0 BiRSM umouqjSkMUbvF4I_Xz6r" data-encore-id="type"> </p> <p class="Type__TypeElement-sc-goli3j-0 BiRSM umouqjSkMUbvF4I_Xz6r" data-encore-id="type">Smart Freight Funding- Get paid sooner: </p> <p class="Type__TypeElement-sc-goli3j-0 BiRSM umouqjSkMUbvF4I_Xz6r" data-encore-id="type"><a href= "https://www.smartfreightfunding.com/">https://www.smartfreightfunding.com/</a></p> <p class="Type__TypeElement-sc-goli3j-0 BiRSM umouqjSkMUbvF4I_Xz6r" data-encore-id="type"> </p> <p class="Type__TypeElement-sc-goli3j-0 BiRSM umouqjSkMUbvF4I_Xz6r" data-encore-id="type">Bulk Freight Conference 2024 sign-up:</p> <p class="Type__TypeElement-sc-goli3j-0 BiRSM umouqjSkMUbvF4I_Xz6r" data-encore-id="type"><a href= "https://www.bulkfreightconference.com/">www.bulkfreightconference.com</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <p class="Type__TypeElement-sc-goli3j-0 BiRSM umouqjSkMUbvF4I_Xz6r" data-encore-id="type"> </p> <p class="Type__TypeElement-sc-goli3j-0 BiRSM umouqjSkMUbvF4I_Xz6r" data-encore-id="type">Watch the Bulk TMS Webinar:</p> <p class="Type__TypeElement-sc-goli3j-0 BiRSM umouqjSkMUbvF4I_Xz6r" data-encore-id="type"><a href= "https