Haiden Watkins discusses his career path and the role of a broker in the trucking industry.

Next Gen Trucking Talk with Lindsey Trent · Feb 7, 2024 · 29m

In this episode, Haiden Watkins, a 19-year-old broker, discusses his career path and the role of a broker in the trucking industry. Haiden shares that he started working in warehousing at 14 and was inspired by his father's involvement in transportation. He explains that brokers connect vendors with suppliers or purchasers to facilitate transactions and make money from it. Haiden describes the variety of tasks he handles as a broker, including arranging shipments from overseas to their final destinations. He emphasizes the importance of good communication skills and problem-solving abilities…