Is AI in trucking moving faster than we think? Are truckers leaving money on the table with outdated financial strategies? Blake Lappen returns to tackle the biggest shifts happening in the industry right now.
In this episode of Miles and Mentors: A Trucking Podcast, host Alex welcomes back Blake Lappen, founder of Spot On and No Dwell, for his second appearance. Blake shares insights on improving trucking efficiency, leveraging AI in logistics, and key financial lessons from his journey of building, failing, and scaling back up in the industry.
He discusses how No Dwell is tackling driver wait times, the importance of financial planning in trucking, and why AI is set to disrupt the industry faster than most expect. Whether you're a fleet owner, owner-operator, or logistics professional, this episode is packed with actionable advice on navigating industry challenges.
📌 Episode Highlights:
📍 00:00:00 – Blake Lappen returns: His journey in trucking and No Dwell’s mission
📍 00:02:21 – Overcoming business failure and rebuilding successfully
📍 00:06:29 – AI in trucking: What’s happening now and what’s coming next
📍 00:11:04 – The financial lessons that took too long to learn
📍 00:17:23 – Factoring: When it makes sense and when to avoid it
📍 00:25:48 – Fuel costs and the best-kept secret about fuel cards
📍 00:37:01 – Revenue per mile vs. revenue per day: What’s more important?
📍 00:49:08 – Why honesty wins in trucking: Building lasting customer trust
🎙 About Our Guest:
Blake Lappen is the founder of Spot On, a short-haul trucking and yard management company, and No Dwell, a tech-driven solution aiming to eliminate excessive driver wait times. With years of hands-on experience, Blake shares real-world insights into trucking operations, financial strategy, and the future of logistics.
🔗 Learn More:
🌍 Spot On – https://www.spotontms.com/
🌍 No Dwell – https://www.spotontms.com/nodwell--inc
💼 Connect with Blake on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/endtheliveload2025/
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