# 1474. #TFCP - No Middlemen, No Excuses: The Power of Asset-Backed Dedicated Logistics! Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-freight-coach-podcast-711489/1474-tfcp-no-middlemen-no-excuses-the-power-of-asset-backed-dedicated-logistics Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-freight-coach-podcast-711489/1474-tfcp-no-middlemen-no-excuses-the-power-of-asset-backed-dedicated-logistics.md Podcast: [The Freight Coach Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-freight-coach-podcast-711489) Published: 2026-06-17T20:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://coffeewiththefreightcoach.libsyn.com/1474-tfcp-no-middlemen-no-excuses-the-power-of-asset-backed-dedicated-logistics Audio file: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/coffeewiththefreightcoach/EP1474_Chris_Barnard_Audio.mp3?dest-id=2129102 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-freight-coach-podcast-711489/episodes/1474-tfcp-no-middlemen-no-excuses-the-power-of-asset-backed-dedicated-logistics Duration seconds: 2239 ## Resource In this episode, Dedicated Logistics Partner's CEO Chris Barnard joins us to share what it really takes to navigate today's logistics market, scaling from small delivery routes to robust fleet ownership! Our conversation cuts straight to the core of building long-term partnership networks, achieving carrier density, and mastering the high-growth final mile sector through dedicated, just-in-time inventory services. Chris also shares his unfiltered perspective on why true logistics leaders must defy basic logic, remain entirely selfless, and prioritize customer trust above short-term margins! About Chris Barnard Chris is the Founder and CEO of DLP. He launched the company in 2017 with a single operation in Allentown, PA and has since expanded it into a multi-region logistics platform operating across the Northeast and Southeast. With over 30 years in transportation, Chris began his career at Airborne Express in Ft. Lauderdale and went on to lead regional operations for DHL Supply Chain. His leadership style is hands-on, disciplined, and rooted in execution. Chris now focuses on strategic growth, acquisitions, and building long-term contract partnerships. Connect with Chris Website: https://www.dlp31.org/ Email: chris@dlp31.com πŸ“ŠπŸ“‰ Don't miss out on the latest market trends by subscribing to your TOP Transportation Morning Show! 🌎 🎬🎯 #TheFreightCoach Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to break down transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars! To Find Out More About My Freight Services Visit https://freightcoachlogistics.com/ 🀝 Shoutout to my sponsors!πŸ‘‡ SPI Logistics | https://spi3pl.com/ Revenova | https://revenova.com/freightcoach/ NMFTA | https://nmfta.org/ DAT Freight & Analytics | https://www.dat.com/ Transportation Intermediaries Association… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-freight-coach-podcast-711489/episodes/1474-tfcp-no-middlemen-no-excuses-the-power-of-asset-backed-dedicated-logistics/transcription-requests` β€” Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-freight-coach-podcast-711489/1474-tfcp-no-middlemen-no-excuses-the-power-of-asset-backed-dedicated-logistics.md` β€” Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.