Episode 505: Celebrating heroes in transportation with Road Dog Coffee
Welcome to The New Warehouse Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the world of coffee with a mission. Our guest is Spencer Squier, CEO and founder of Road Dog Coffee, a unique company that serves truckers and logistics professionals. Spencer shares the journey of creating a coffee brand that delivers premium coffee and honors truckers’ vital role in our economy. Road Dog Coffee’s innovative approach stems from Spencer’s deep roots in the transportation industry and his passion for supporting the often-overlooked heroes of the highways.
The Birth of Road Dog Coffee
Road Dog Coffee was born from a profound respect for truckers and a love for coffee. Spencer, with a background in transportation, recognized the need to spotlight the importance of truckers, especially during the pandemic. “I’ve always loved coffee. I’ve always had a passion for coffee. I’m a big coffee drinker. And I love trucking, and I love our truckers and our logistics professionals because they all go hand in hand.” This vision led to creating a brand that provides premium coffee specifically for truckers and logistics heroes, ensuring they can access quality brews even on the road.
Promoting the Contribution of Truckers
Spencer shares the dual mission of Road Dog, “We have a kind of a two-pronged business model. We’ve got the educational and awareness side of things. And we have the accessibility side of things.” The brand educates the public about the critical role of truckers through various channels, including the informative content on their coffee bags. On the accessibility front, Road Dog Coffee ensures that truckers can access premium coffee, a rarity at typical truck stops, thus enhancing their daily experience.
Expanding Impact and Future Plans
The reception to Road Dog Coffee has been overwhelmingly positive, with truckers appreciating the tailored blends.
Long Haul Blend: Medium roast coffee designed for all-day drinking.
Expedite Blend: Dark roast coffee for late hours, known as “dark as night.”
Black Dog Blend: High-caffeine, ultra-dark roast coffee inspired by an urban legend.
Spencer shares, “It’s been perceived very well…our long haul blend is a medium roast. It’s designed to drink all day long.” Looking ahead, Road Dog Coffee aims to broaden its impact through initiatives like the RDCC fund, which will support industry-related charities. Spencer’s vision includes expanding product lines to cater to the younger generation and enhancing brand visibility in wholesale channels.
Key Takeaways from Road Dog Coffee
- Road Dog Coffee provides high-quality coffee tailored to the needs of truckers and logistics professionals.
- The brand promotes the importance of truckers to the economy, aiming to change public perceptions.
- The unique blends and mission of Road Dog Coffee have been well-received within the trucking community.
- Plans include launching new products and establishing a charitable fund to support the trucking industry.
