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
58 episodes
Freight Audits EXPLAINED: The Hidden Reason Carriers Lose Money
Inside the Logistics Industry: Fighting Freight Fraud with Jeff DickinsonWelcome to this episode of Weekend Trucking! Join us as we dive deep into the logistics industry with Jeff Dickinson, President and CEO of RGTX Logistics Solu...
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44:52
Why Small Fleets Fail DOT Audits (FMCSA Crackdowns in 2025)
Essential Compliance Tips for Trucking: Expert Insights with Brandon WisemanIn this episode of 'This Weekend Trucking,' host Caroline welcomes transportation attorney and President of Truck Safe Consulting, Brandon Wiseman. With e...
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43:46
How To MAKE MONEY In Trucking | Tips Form the PROS
Mastering Trucking: How Jamie Anderson Profits in a Down MarketIn this episode of Weekend Trucking, we sit down with Jamie Anderson, the mastermind behind Daystar Transport. Jamie shares his expert insights into running a profitab...
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This Carrier Made 1 Crucial Mistake! How to AVOID Freight Theft and Secure Brokered Loads in 2025
Insider Tips on Navigating the Trucking Industry with Hassan Transportation & LogisticsIn this episode, host Caroline sits down with Xander and Kanon from Hassan Transportation and Logistics (HTL) to get an insider's perspective on ...
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Episode 55
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38:53
Why Carriers Get Shut Down (And DON'T See It Coming)
Enhance Your Trucking Business with Expert Safety Strategies | This Week in TruckingWelcome to This Weekend Trucking! In this episode, host Caroline talks with Sam Watts, founder of Watman Diesel House, a trucking safety strategist dedi...
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Cargo Van Business Strategies 2025 with @EverydayImRussellin | Ep 53
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 rea...
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Episode 53
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25:37
Ex Broker Tips for Small Carriers | Logistics, Leadership & Life Lessons | Ep 52
Ex-Broker Reveals Freight Sales Secrets | Former Broker's Playbook for TruckingIn this episode of 'This Week in Trucking,' host Caroline speaks with Nick Klingensmith, a cancer survivor, obstacle course racer, and logistics sales expert...
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Episode 52
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37:25
Trucking Compliance Challenges for Small Fleets x TruckSafe | Ep 51
How to Stay on the Road and Avoid Compliance Pitfalls | This Week in TruckingWelcome to 'This Week in Trucking' with your host, Caroline! In this episode, we look into the complexities of trucking compliance, especially for small fleet ...
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Episode 51
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38:42
How Profitable is a Box Truck? See the Real Numbers | Ep 50
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 ...
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Episode 50
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32:04
Carrier's Guide to Avoid Fraud | All You NEED to Know | Ep 49
Preventing Double Brokering and Other Fraud in the Trucking IndustryIn 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 indu...
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Episode 49
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48:55
How Drivers Are Fighting Human Trafficking w/ @tatnonprofit | Ep 48
Truckers Against Trafficking: Heather Fry on Combating Human TraffickingIn this episode of This Week in Trucking, Caroline sits with Heather Fry, Director of Industry Training at Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT). Heather explains how ...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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15:53
The Cost of The Truck Parking Dilemma | Ep 47
Addressing the Truck Parking Crisis with Evan Shelley, CEO of TruckParkingClub.comJoin Caroline as she sits down with Evan Shelley, CEO of TruckParkingClub.com, to explore the truck parking issue that has been impacting the trucki...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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32:54
Drive Longer, Earn Stronger: The Health-Profit Connection | Ep 46
Maximize Your Trucking Profits: Michael Lombard's Journey & Health Tips for Drivers. Trucker turned Triathlete, Fitness Coach & Driver AdvocateWant to stay on the road longer and make more money? Michael Lombard knows that endur...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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51:15
How Much Do Owner-Operators Really Make? (SHOWING REAL NUMBERS) | Ep 45
Starting and Running a Successful Owner-Operator Trucking Business with Ilya Denisenko | This Week in TruckingIn this episode of This Week in Trucking, host Caroline speaks with Ilya Denisenko, owner of ICV Express, about his jour...
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Episode 45
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48:13
The true COST and PROFIT of BOX TRUCK | Ep 44
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 impa...
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Episode 44
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50:11
The Secrets of Box Truck Dispatch | Ep 43
Mastering Box Truck Dispatch: Expert Tips with Royce ArnoldIn 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, spe...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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36:41
What you NEED to know before hauling FRESH PRODUCE | Ep 42
Hauling Fresh Produce: Truths and Challenges with Colby Varley | This Week in TruckingIn this episode of 'This Week in Trucking,' host Caroline sits down with Colby Varley, VP of Sales at Advanced Transportation Services. Colby shares h...
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Episode 42
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28:35
How much PROFIT can you make POWER-ONLY in 2025? | Ep 41
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 thrivi...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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23:04
Is running POWER-ONLY profitable? Carrier's REAL numbers | Ep 40
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 act...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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24:47
The TRUTH about running a reefer trucking operation x Virk Express | Ep 39
Growing a Successful Trucking Business in a Tough Market | Interview with Sim Singh & Sunny from Virk ExpressIn this episode of This Weekend Trucking, host Caroline delves into the trucking industry with Sim Singh and his business p...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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35:51
How to GROW a Trucking Business in a Down FREIGHT Market x Virk Express | Episode 38
Building a Thriving Trucking Business: Mastering Dedicated Lanes and Overcoming ChallengesIn this episode of This Week in Trucking, host Caroline interviews Sim Singh of Virk Express about his journey of growing his trucking business in...
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Episode 38
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47:15
EARN MORE: Best places to book LOADS (12/5/24) | Ep 37
This Week in Trucking: Top Freight Markets & Diesel Price UpdateIn 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. ...
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How to GROW as a small carrier with DIRECT shippers | 36
Scaling a Family Trucking Business with Justin Liu from TruckpediaJoin 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-own...
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Where to Book PROFITABLE Loads as of 11-21-24 | Ep 35
Join Caroline on 'This Week in Trucking' as she covers the latest in diesel prices, and regional freight market trends across van, reefer, and flatbed sectors, and shares a thoughtful listener comment on diesel-electric truck technology. Subscr...
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Episode 34
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6:53
What Happens When TRUCKERS Build the Electric Trucks? @EdisonMotors | Ep 34
Join Caroline on This Week in Trucking as she interviews Chace Barber, founder and CEO of Edison Motors. They discuss the latest in hybrid electric truck technology, the advantages for different types of trucking operations, and the challenges ...
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Episode 34
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