Tell Me Everything | Season 1 Episode 19: The One with Freight & Furious: The HaulPay Saga

In this episode of Tell Me Everything, Danielle Spinelli chats with Steve Kochan, founder & president of HaulPay, about his path from tuning race cars to building freight tech. Steve breaks down lessons from C.H. Robinson (2008 era), the leap from small brokerages to launching ComFreight, and why he pivoted into payments, factoring, and risk management. We dig into real-world freight fraud (BOL manipulation, fake carriers/false shippers), how HaulPay blends automation with human-in-the-loop review, and practical advice for new and mid-market brokerages protecting credit, cash flow, and growth. If you care about freight tech, fintech in trucking, and keeping your operation safe and solvent, this one’s for you. Hit subscribe for more conversations on logistics innovation, fraud prevention, and broker best practices.