In this episode of the Think Small Podcast, Andrew Salazar, President and Managing Partner of Patriot Freight Group, shares the remarkable story of building a logistics company from a single truck and trailer into a rapidly growing transportation and logistics organization. Drawing on his background in manufacturing and quality management, Andrew discusses how Patriot Freight Group overcame a major growth plateau by implementing structured systems, standardized processes, and an ISO 9001-inspired framework. He explains how operational discipline, accountability, and scalable procedures became the foundation for sustained growth, successful acquisitions, and long-term customer relationships across the transportation, oil and gas, construction, and industrial sectors.

Andrew also offers his perspective on technology, automation, and the evolv ...