Grit, Growth, and Genuine Connections in Freight with Robert Bain, Senior Consultant & Director of Partnership at GLCS, Inc.

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In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Robert Bain, Senior Consultant & Director of Partnership at GLCS, Inc. Join them as they explore: Robert’s journey from semi-professional soccer player to logistics industry leader The role and importance of leveraging technology in logistics The creation of the Broker Carrier Summit the Three Pillars to Success, Insights on operational success. The transition to freight as a sustainable and impactful career path Robert’s achievements in powerlifting, including squatting over 1,000 pounds Robert Bain is a Senior Consultant & Director of Partnership at GLCS, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in optimizing technology and operations in the freight industry. His nearly two decades of experience include leadership roles at Uber Freight and QuadGraphics, demonstrating his expertise in building efficient logistics operations. With a background spanning fleet management to brokerage operations, Robert brings a comprehensive understanding of the freight industry's operational needs and technological challenges.

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