Embracing Carrier Relationships and Leadership Growth in Freight with Drew Herpich, CCO of NTG

Episode notes

In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Drew Herpich, Chief Commercial Officer at Nolan Transportation Group (NTG) & Transportation Insight (TI). Join them as they explore: Drew’s unconventional start in freight, from truck stops to leadership roles How understanding carrier needs transforms brokerage success Lessons learned during Coyote Logistics’ rapid growth phase Transitioning from cradle-to-grave to buy-sell models in brokerage Managing through freight market cycles with consistency and strategy Navigating mergers and acquisitions to sustain company culture Leadership insights on building resilient and adaptable teams Drew Herpich shapes the strategic vision for the combined organization of NTG and Transportation Insight. Since joining NTG in 2020 as EVP, Enterprise Strategy, Drew has transformed carrier operations, enhancing services like drayage, LTL, final mile, and warehousing to better serve customers. With over 14 years at Coyote Logistics prior to NTG, Drew’s expertise in fostering carrier relationships has redefined value propositions for freight brokerage.

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