This Week In Trucking

Enhance Your Trucking Business with Expert Safety Strategies | This Week in Trucking

Welcome to This Weekend Trucking! In this episode, host Caroline talks with Sam Watts, founder of Watman Diesel House, a trucking safety strategist dedicated to helping businesses overcome common safety pitfalls and become more profitable. Sam shares his journey into truck safety, key mistakes small carriers often make, and provides practi...

In this episode of 'This Weekend Trucking,' we dive into the cargo van business with John Russell, owner of J and K Russell's Trucking. John shares his journey from working a nine-to-five job to running his own cargo van business, featuring real numbers and real challenges. Learn about his average weekly miles, earnings, costs, and the unexpected hurdles he's faced along the way. John also sheds light on the imp...

Ex-Broker Reveals Freight Sales Secrets | Former Broker's Playbook for Trucking

In this episode of 'This Week in Trucking,' host Caroline speaks with Nick Klingensmith, a cancer survivor, obstacle course racer, and logistics sales expert. Nick shares his unconventional journey into the trucking industry, insights on building and leading sales teams, and strategies for small carriers to improve their business...

How to Stay on the Road and Avoid Compliance Pitfalls | This Week in Trucking

Welcome to 'This Week in Trucking' with your host, Caroline! In this episode, we look into the complexities of trucking compliance, especially for small fleet operators. Caroline interviews Rob Carpenter, VP of Compliance at Truck Safe, who shares his extensive background in trucking, including his transition from driver to compliance e...

In this episode of 'This Week in Trucking,' we feature Antoine from Midwest Box Trucking, who shares his six-year journey in the trucking industry. Starting with cargo and sprinter vans, Antoine transitioned to rental box trucks and eventually purchased his own vehicle. He discusses the operational complexities of his business, including tracking weekly data, managing costs, and the highs and lows of hiring and retaining ...

 Preventing Double Brokering and Other Fraud in the Trucking Industry

In this episode of 'This Week in Trucking,' hosted by Caroline, we explore the intricate problem of double brokering and other forms of fraud in the trucking industry with expert Donovan Reed, Red Team Manager at Bobtail. Statistics show that 85% of carriers and brokers experienced double brokering in Q2 2023, causing significant financial loss...

Truckers Against Trafficking: Heather Fry on Combating Human Trafficking

In this episode of This Week in Trucking, Caroline sits with Heather Fry, Director of Industry Training at Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT). Heather explains how human trafficking operates, debunks common myths, and highlights the crucial role truck drivers can play in identifying and reporting suspicious activities. Learn about TAT's initiativ...

 Addressing the Truck Parking Crisis with Evan Shelley, CEO of TruckParkingClub.com

Join Caroline as she sits down with Evan Shelley, CEO of TruckParkingClub.com, to explore the truck parking issue that has been impacting the trucking industry. Discover how Evan's background in real estate led him to tackle this significant problem by creating a platform that aggregates existing truck parking spaces, making them more ...

Maximize Your Trucking Profits: Michael Lombard's Journey & Health Tips for Drivers. Trucker turned Triathlete, Fitness Coach & Driver Advocate

Want to stay on the road longer and make more money? Michael Lombard knows that endurance is the key to long-term profits in trucking. The healthier you are, the more years you can drive—and the fewer costly setbacks you’ll face.  In this episode of This Week in Trucki...

 Starting and Running a Successful Owner-Operator Trucking Business with Ilya Denisenko | This Week in Trucking

In this episode of This Week in Trucking, host Caroline speaks with Ilya Denisenko, owner of ICV Express, about his journey into the trucking industry and how he's successfully running his own owner-operator trucking business. Ilya shares his background, reasons for transitioning from a corporate job to truc...

In this episode of 'This Weekend Trucking,' host Caroline talks to 'Motivation and Box Trucking' about the intricacies of box truck business finances. They delve into their journey, highlighting the transition from rental to ownership, the impact of maintenance costs, and the significant financial decisions that influence profitability. The episode covers detailed insights on calculating costs per mile, managing...

Mastering Box Truck Dispatch: Expert Tips with Royce Arnold

In this episode of 'This Week in Trucking,' host Caroline is joined by Royce Arnold from Arnold Dispatch. They discuss key aspects of running a successful trucking business, specifically focusing on how to access well-paying loads, sourcing customers, and the benefits and challenges of family-run trucking businesses. Royce shares valuable advice on under...

Hauling Fresh Produce: Truths and Challenges with Colby Varley | This Week in Trucking

In this episode of 'This Week in Trucking,' host Caroline sits down with Colby Varley, VP of Sales at Advanced Transportation Services. Colby shares his extensive experience in the transportation industry, particularly in hauling fresh produce. They discuss the complexity of transporting perishable goods, the importance of temp...

How do you build a successful power-only trucking business from the ground up?

In Part 2 of Jose Lozano’s interview on This Week in Trucking, he sits down with Caroline to share his journey of starting MKE Logistics and creating a thriving power-only operation. Jose dives into how he found loads on load boards, built relationships with brokers, and navigated the challenges of skyrocketing truck prices and record-high rates...

Join Caroline on 'This Week in Trucking' as she interviews Jose Lozano, the owner of MKE Logistics, about having a successful power-only trucking business and shares insights on maintaining profitability in the industry. Running through the actual numbers of what it costs to run power only, going over fuel expenses, maintenance, insurance payments, and ELDs, showing the true finances of a power-only trucking company. They...

Growing a Successful Trucking Business in a Tough Market | Interview with Sim Singh & Sunny from Virk Express

In this episode of This Weekend Trucking, host Caroline delves into the trucking industry with Sim Singh and his business partner Sunny, co-owners of Virk Express. Discover how they managed to grow their trucking business despite a challenging market. Learn about key strategies for trucking cost management, und...

Building a Thriving Trucking Business: Mastering Dedicated Lanes and Overcoming Challenges

In this episode of This Week in Trucking, host Caroline interviews Sim Singh of Virk Express about his journey of growing his trucking business in a fluctuating market. Sim, joined later by his business partner Sunny, shares insightful details on their strategic decision-making, the importance of maintaining relationships with broker...

This Week in Trucking: Top Freight Markets & Diesel Price Update

In this episode of 'This Week in Trucking,' we talk about the most profitable freight markets, looking at van, reefer, and flatbed markets across various U.S. regions. From a surprisingly hot flatbed market in Rochester, NY, to key areas in the West Coast and Midwest for van and reefer markets, we provide insights to help you maximize your earni...

Scaling a Family Trucking Business with Justin Liu from Truckpedia

Join Caroline and Justin Lu from Truckpedia on 'This Week in Trucking' podcast as they discuss the evolution of the trucking industry and strategies to scale a family-owned trucking business. Justin shares his journey from growing his family's trucking company to founding Truckpedia, a TMS platform to help carriers find direct shippers. The e...