This Week In Trucking
This Week in Trucking is a podcast dedicated to helping owner-operators and small carriers run profitable trucking businesses.
We like to dive into the numbers behind running a trucking operation, such as truck and trailer payments, insurance, fuel costs, revenue, and cost per mile.
Episodes
83 episodes
How Carriers Get Scammed in 2026
Freight fraud isn't just double brokering anymore. They're hacking carrier emails, stealing entire freight bills, running ghost fleets, and impersonating legitimate trucking companies. And most carriers don't know they've been hit until a broke...
How to Grow a Fleet from 3 to 60 Trucks
She started driving in 2019 for fun. By 2021, she had her own authority. Today she runs 60 trucks — all owner-operators — hauling reefer, flatbed, and dry van freight. And one of her drivers just grossed $13,000 in a single week.In this...
Breakdowns Are Costing You THOUSANDS! $$$
The average truck costs $100,000 a year to operate. $14,000 to $16,000 of that goes to repairs alone. And if you're an owner-operator handling breakdowns on your own, you're probably overpaying.In this episode of This Week in Trucking, ...
What Small Carriers Don't Know About E-Commerce
Most brokerages won't touch e-commerce because of the margins. Xander Hassan and Kanon Acker built their entire business around it — and they're winning.In this return episode of This Week in Trucking, Xander and Kanon from Hassan Transp...
Fleet Growth Secrets Revealed
He started as a truck driver with one goal: buy his first truck. Now Filip runs 40 trucks under PT Freight.In this episode of This Week in Trucking, Filip Jovanovic, Founder and CEO of PT Freight, breaks down how he built a fleet from sc...
Hope Zvara Yoga for Truckers
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Jennifer Claims Shield
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How Smart Carriers Stay Profitable
85 to 90% of trucking companies don't make it past 18 months. Bo Prock has spent 21 years figuring out why — and what the ones who survive do differently.In this episode of This Week in Trucking, Bo Prock, Operations Manager at Eagle Logist...
Cross-Border Freight Explained
Is cross-border freight between the US and Mexico actually worth it for owner-operators and small carriers? In this episode of This Week in Trucking, cross-border freight specialist Hector — with 13+ years in US-Mexico operations, safety, compl...
Trucking Changes 2026 Explained
The FMCSA isn't writing new trucking regulations in 2026 — they're enforcing the old ones harder than ever. In this episode of This Week in Trucking, transportation attorney Brandon Weissman (President, Truck Safe Consulting) breaks down the bi...
How to RUN a Box Truck Business in 2026
Thinking about starting a box truck business in 2026? In this episode of This Week in Trucking, we break down real strategies for 16 ft and 26 ft box truck owner-operators, including cost per mile, finding consistent loads, scaling the ri...
Heavy Haul TRUCKING SECRETS from a 30-Year Vet
J.R. Elrod from Bar Transportation, a 30-year veteran in the industry, shares crucial advice for owner-operators and small carriers about heavy haul. J.R. also shares his one piece of advice for surviving the current freight market: Stay lean, ...
HOW TO BOOK LOADS: What Brokers DON'T Want You to Know
nthony Lanciano, founder of A&M Freight Management LLC, joins us to share his biggest advice for owner-operators: know your worth. A former owner-operator himself, Anthony discusses how to evaluate your time and labor, the most common...
Small Fleet SUCCESS: Low Miles, Steady Freight, Real Profit
In this episode of This Week in Trucking, Will Carmine of Stonecrest Trucking shares real weekly numbers, insurance costs, fuel spend, and how running local lanes can outperform chasing spot market rates. A must-watch for owner-operators ...
Why Small Carriers Are Paying $30K Just to Stay Compliant
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How Drayage Carriers Make Money at $2.50/Mile (Real Numbers)
In this episode of This Week in Trucking, we sit down with Sergio Manzo from Severo Trucking LLC to break down the real numbers behind running a small intermodal fleet in Chicago. From cost per mile to monthly insurance, fuel strategy, Lo...
A Broker Reveals What Really Gets You Freight in Trucking
In this episode, broker Daushawn Falls explains how small carriers can win more loads, negotiate better rates, and build strong broker relationships in 2025. If you're an owner-operator or small fleet trying to stay profitable, this inter...
How Reefer Carriers Stay PROFITABLE in 2025’s $2/Mile Market
Golden Key Express runs 33 trucks hauling reefer freight at $2.15 a mile. In this episode, Pargat Baidwan shares how he scaled smart, reduced costs, and built a profitable fleet in 2025’s tough trucking market. 🔴𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥...
Fleet Growth SECRETS: How to Profit with Leased-On Drivers
Founder of Downeast Shipping LLC, Jason shares how he built a profitable trucking business in 2025 — keeping his cost per mile below $1.70, and surviving one of the toughest freight markets in years. Learn how small carriers can adapt, st...
How Truckers Are Getting Robbed in 2025: The Secrets Brokers Don’t Tell You
Stop Losing Money to Freight Scams — Carrier Tips for 2025Freight fraud and double brokering are exploding across the trucking industry in 2025, costing carriers thousands in lost revenue and reputation. In this episode of This We...
How Small Carriers and New MC's Can Cut $15K–$30K Insurance Costs
Insurance is one of the biggest expenses for small carriers and new trucking authorities in 2025, sometimes $15,000 to $30,000 a year. In this episode of This Week in Trucking, we sit down with insurance expert Matt Planeta, VP at Heffern...
Small Fleet Success: The Real Cost of Trucking in 2025 ($1.77 per Mile)
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Small Fleet Success: Making PROFIT in Intermodal Freight
How to Build a Profitable Intermodal Trucking Business in 2025In this episode of This Week In Trucking, host Caroline interviews Corisa Carter, owner of CM Transportation and founder of the Charleston Trucking Expo. Corisa shares ...
Breaking Down Every Dollar: Can You Survive in Trucking?
Welcome to This Week In Trucking! In this episode, Caroline sits down with Jamie Hagen, owner of Hellbent Express, for a deep dive into the real numbers and realities of running a trucking business in today’s market.Jamie shares h...