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How to RUN a Box Truck Business in 2026

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 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 right way, and avoiding common startup mistakes. If you want to build a profitable small trucking company instead of chasing unstable spot market freight, this episode gives you the blueprint.

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