# BLP 346: Don't Shoot The Messenger: The Outlook For Bulk Freight in 2025

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Podcast: [Bulkloads Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bulkloads-podcast-431537)
Published: 2025-03-01T06:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, Jesse Runions deep dives into the outlook for bulk freight in 2025. Highlighting the economic pressures on consumers post-pandemic, Jesse discusses their ripple effect on the trucking industry, emphasizing the challenges in food production and trucking demands. The conversation also underscores practical tips for trucking businesses to navigate these turbulent times. Watch this episode on YouTube & Subscribe! https://youtu.be/UqEPh7H9kTA 2025 Bulk Freight Conference Free Video Shoot From BulkLoads? https://links.bulkloads.com/widget/form/bfbbWKvA8xQZJKKYfc2Z Jesse Runions: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesserunions/ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jesserunions_trucking-fundamentals-accounting-activity-7108872426360373248-lq1Z/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAMylZ0Biyz0jahH4gYpl7qDgT1Tjqg05-E https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jesserunions_2025-executive-economic-estimate-activity-7269179503820644354-Xj8D/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAMylZ0Biyz0jahH4gYpl7qDgT1Tjqg05-E https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jesserunions_addendum-2025-executive-economic-estimate-activity-7299280782504644608-4EDb/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAMylZ0Biyz0jahH4gYpl7qDgT1Tjqg05-E How can we pray for you? Email us: prayer@bulkloads.com Check out our companies! BulkLoads - https://www.bulkloads.com/sign_up/create_account/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=podcast Insurance - https://www.bulkinsurancegroup.com/ Factoring - https://www.smartfreightfunding.com/ Transportation Management (TMS) - https://www.bulktms.com/ Permitting - https://www.bulkloads.com/tools/permitting/ Timestamp: 00:00 Post-Pandemic Consumer Spending Slowdown 05:36 Aging, Shrinking Pop…

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