Driven for Success
If you run a small trucking company — whether you’ve got one truck or forty — and want to run a smoother, smarter business, you’re in the right place.
I’m Mike Ritzema, founder of Superior Trucking Payroll Service, and each week I break down the business side of trucking: payroll, per diem, driver recruiting and retention, and all the back-office stuff that small carriers just don’t have time for.
You’ll get real-world stories, straight talk, and practical tips to help you avoid costly mistakes, stay on the road, and grow with confidence.
Podcasting since 2025 • 13 episodes
Driven for Success
Latest Episodes
S1 E12 QuickBooks Payroll and Trucking: What Works, What Doesn’t
QuickBooks Payroll is everywhere — it’s simple, it’s affordable, and for a lot of small business owners, it feels like the safe choice. And honestly? For many industries, it is. But trucking is a whole different world.In this ep...
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Top 4 Payroll Services for Trucking Companies (Pros & Cons) + Question of the Week
Let’s be honest — payroll isn’t just numbers on a page. It’s trust, it’s drivers’ livelihoods, it’s whether your business runs smoothly or falls into chaos. And when it comes to choosing who handles it, the decision can feel overwhelming.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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S1 E10 Should You Keep Payroll for Your Trucking Company In-House or Use a Service?
Payroll is one of the most important — and stressful — parts of running a trucking company. The big question: should you keep it in-house, or hand it off to a service?In this episode of Driven for Success, Mike breaks down the <...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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S1E9 Trucking Payroll Errors Hidden Costs & How to Avoid Them Plus September DPI update
In this episode of Driven for Success, Mike starts with the September Driver Pay Index update — a look at how driver wages are trending and what it means for small fleets trying to stay competitive.Then we dive into the m...
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S1 E8 IRS Trucking Audits: Red Flags Every Fleet Owner Should Know
The IRS is paying closer attention to trucking companies than ever before. In this episode, Mike breaks down the top red flags that trigger IRS audits — from payroll tax deposits and W-2 vs. 1099 misclassification to per diem compliance ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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