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 • 21 episodes
Driven for Success
Latest Episodes
S1 E20 The True Cost of Trucking Payroll After You Outgrow Small-Fleet Thinking
Many trucking fleet owners believe payroll “only costs a few hundred dollars a month.”That may feel true at ten trucks. It’s almost never true once you’re running a mid-size fleet.In this episode of Driven for Success...
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Episode 20
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17:54
W-2 vs. 1099 at Scale: Why Mid-Size Trucking Fleets Face Higher Risk
Once you grow past a small fleet, the W-2 vs. 1099 conversation changes — fast.At five trucks, classification mistakes may slide under the radar. At 30, 40, or 80 trucks, the same decisions can trigger audits, penalties, and six...
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Episode 19
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23:47
Why Your Driver Hiring Isn’t Working — And the Mindsets That Fix It
Most fleets think their driver hiring problems come from pay, lanes, or the market. But after working with hundreds of trucking companies — especially in the 30–80 truck range — I can tell you the real truth:Driver hiring is ...
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Episode 18
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S1 E17 How to Prepare for Year-End: A Simple Checklist for Stress-Free W-2s
Year-end doesn’t have to be chaotic — but for most trucking companies, it is. Not because the work is hard, but because so many small details get overlooked until it’s too late.In this episode, I walk through a clear, practical ...
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Episode 17
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14:55
S1E16 What 300+ Trucking Companies Taught Me: The Habits That Build Trust, Culture, and Long-Term Success
After serving more than 300 trucking companies, you start to see patterns. Not in their freight. Not in their lanes. But in the way they lead, operate, and treat their drivers.In this episode, I share the biggest lesson...
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Episode 16
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26:36