Featuring: Barry Trahan, Load Calculator Breakdown, Autonomous Freight, and Hard Lessons from Recent Carrier Closures
In this jam-packed episode of the Channel 19 Experience, we hit the brakes and check the books. From three big-name carrier shutdowns to a forgotten Stephen King flick that feels eerily relevant — this week, we’re talking about the math, the margins, and the mayhem shaping today’s freight world.
Whether you're leased on, running your own authority, or just watching the market shake, this one’s for you. Stick around as we close with a spotlight on the Louisiana Truck Show with Executive Director Barry Trahan. He shares firsthand experiences and the impact of the show on the trucking community. Get ready to rev your engines and tune in for another informative and engaging episode!
04:17 Quotes of the Week 05:46 Bulletin Board - 3 More Trucking Closures 10:45 Pretrip - "Trucks" Movie Review 15:48 Money Line - Know Your Number, Know Your Business 31:54 Interview - Barry Trahan, Executive Director of Louisiana Truck Shows 01:20:51 Post Trip
🔗 Mentioned Resources & Tools:
📦 Barry Trahan’s Louisiana Truck Show https://www.louisianatruckshows.com https://www.facebook.com/LouisianaTruckShow
📊 Truck Business Network (Gary Buchs) https://www.facebook.com/groups/TruckBusinessNetwork
📉 Free Load-Based P&L Calculator: 👉 Request via email: inbox@channel19experience.com
📘 OOIDA Cost of Operations Calculator: https://www.ooida.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/OOIDA-Cost-Per-Mile-Calculator.xlsx
🛢️ Fuel Price Checkers:
https://www.dieselboss.com/diesel-prices.htm
https://www.promiles.com/ifta/fuelprice/
📺 Watch "Trucks" (1997) on Amazon Prime: https://amzn.to/4lg6Xd1
🤝 Friends of the Show & Sponsors:
🔧 Trans Carolina Permits https://www.transcarolinapermits.com
💸 Superior Trucking Payroll Service (Mike Ritzema) https://www.truckingpayroll.com
🚛 TrueTMS https://truetms.com
👩✈️ Trucker's Wealth https:truckers-wealth.com
📬 Contact & Community Have a question, feedback, or want a copy of the calculator? Email: inbox@channel19experience.com Or visit: https://channel19experience.com
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