Driven for Success
Driven for Success is a podcast for trucking company owners and executives running 20–80 truck fleets who want to scale without chaos.
Hosted by Mike Ritzema, founder of Superior Trucking Payroll Service, the show focuses on what actually breaks as fleets grow—and how strong operators fix it before constant firefighting takes over.
This isn’t a motivational show and it’s not theory-heavy. Each episode is grounded in real patterns seen across hundreds of trucking companies, covering topics like:
- Where complexity quietly creeps in as you scale
- What to standardize—and what not to
- Why payroll, pay clarity, and systems become retention issues
- How to build infrastructure that supports growth instead of relying on heroics
The goal is simple: give you practical ideas you can apply immediately to run a calmer, more profitable operation.
If you’re building a trucking company that needs to work without you carrying everything on your shoulders, this show is for you.
Driven for Success
W-2 vs. 1099 for Truck Drivers: What Every Carrier Should Know
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Confused about whether your drivers should be W-2 employees or 1099 contractors? You're not alone — and getting it wrong can cost you big in audits, penalties, and lost drivers.
In this episode of Driven for Success, we break down:
- The key legal and IRS tests for driver classification
- Why “just calling them 1099” doesn’t protect you
- How insurance and workers’ comp are affected
- The truth about what trucking companies think they’re saving
Whether you're a small fleet owner or an operations manager, this episode will give you the clarity you need — without the legal jargon.
🎯 Ready to protect your business and do it right? Hit play.