How to Move Freight Across the Icy Roads of Alaska

In this episode of the Odd Lots podcast, hosts Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway interview Josh Norum, the president and owner of Sourdough Express, a trucking company based in Alaska. They discuss the unique aspects of trucking in Alaska, including the types of goods transported, the challenges of the environment, and the close-knit community of truckers. Josh shares insights into the history of his family's business, the logistics of shipping goods to Alaska, the impact of the oil industry, and the specific skills and challenges faced by truck drivers in the region. The conversation also touches on the cyclical nature of the trucking industry in Alaska, the importance of planning and conservative financial management, and the impact of technology and community support on driver safety and well-being.