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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.

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48:55

Carrier's Guide to Avoid Fraud | All You NEED to Know...

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2025/04/02

Preventing Double Brokering and Other Fraud in the Trucking Industry In 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 industry with expert Donovan Reed, Red Team Manager at Bobtail. Statistics show that 85% of carriers and brokers experienced double brokering in Q2 2023, causing significant financial losses. Donovan thoroughly explains the mechanics of double brokering, how to i...

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15:53

How Drivers Are Fighting Human Trafficking w/...

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2025/03/27

Truckers Against Trafficking: Heather Fry on Combating Human Trafficking In this episode of This Week in Trucking, Caroline sits with Heather Fry, Director of Industry Training at Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT). Heather explains how human trafficking operates, debunks common myths, and highlights the crucial role truck drivers can play in identifying and reporting suspicious activities. Learn about TAT's initiatives, the importance of training, and the real impact truckers can have in th...

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32:54

The Cost of The Truck Parking Dilemma | Ep 48

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2025/03/20

Addressing the Truck Parking Crisis with Evan Shelley, CEO of TruckParkingClub.com Join Caroline as she sits down with Evan Shelley, CEO of TruckParkingClub.com, to explore the truck parking issue that has been impacting the trucking industry. Discover how Evan's background in real estate led him to tackle this significant problem by creating a platform that aggregates existing truck parking spaces, making them more accessible and efficient for drivers. Learn about the challenges invol...

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21:08

How Drivers Are Fighting Human Trafficking w/ TAT |...

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2025/03/06

Truckers Against Trafficking: Heather Fry on Combating Human Trafficking In this episode of This Week in Trucking, host Caroline dives into the dark world of human trafficking with Heather Fry, Director of Industry Training at Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT). Heather explains how human trafficking operates, debunks common myths, and highlights the crucial role truck drivers can play in identifying and reporting suspicious activities. Learn about TAT's initiatives, the importance of traini...

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51:15

Drive Longer, Earn Stronger: The Health-Profit...

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2025/03/03

Maximize Your Trucking Profits: Michael Lombard's Journey & Health Tips for Drivers. Trucker turned Triathlete, Fitness Coach & Driver Advocate Want to stay on the road longer and make more money? Michael Lombard knows that endurance is the key to long-term profits in trucking. The healthier you are, the more years you can drive—and the fewer costly setbacks you’ll face. In this episode of This Week in Trucking, Caroline sits down with Michael, an OTR trucker, Marine veteran, a...

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48:13

How Much Do Owner-Operators Really Make? (SHOWING...

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2025/02/21

Starting and Running a Successful Owner-Operator Trucking Business with Ilya Denisenko | This Week in Trucking In this episode of This Week in Trucking, host Caroline speaks with Ilya Denisenko, owner of ICV Express, about his journey into the trucking industry and how he's successfully running his own owner-operator trucking business. Ilya shares his background, reasons for transitioning from a corporate job to trucking, and the strategic steps he took to establish his business. From ...

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50:11

The true COST and PROFIT of BOX TRUCK | Ep 44

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2025/02/14

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 impact of maintenance costs, and the significant financial decisions that influence profitability. The episode covers detailed insights on calculating costs per mile, managing insurance, and the pros and cons of renting versus owning a truck. Tune in on You...

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36:41

The Secrets of Box Truck Dispatch | Ep 43

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2025/02/06

Mastering Box Truck Dispatch: Expert Tips with Royce Arnold In 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, specifically focusing on how to access well-paying loads, sourcing customers, and the benefits and challenges of family-run trucking businesses. Royce shares valuable advice on understanding market dynamics, managing expenses, and the importance of learning self...

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28:35

What you NEED to know before hauling FRESH PRODUCE |...

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2025/01/27

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 his extensive experience in the transportation industry, particularly in hauling fresh produce. They discuss the complexity of transporting perishable goods, the importance of temperature control, and the challenges faced by small carriers. Colby also offers ins...

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23:04

How much PROFIT can you make POWER-ONLY in 2025? | Ep 41

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2025/01/21

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 thriving power-only operation. Jose dives into how he found loads on load boards, built relationships with brokers, and navigated the challenges of skyrocketing truck prices and record-high rates during the pandemic.Jose also breaks down strategies for staying profit...

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24:47

Is running POWER-ONLY profitable? Carrier's REAL...

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2025/01/10

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 actual numbers of what it costs to run power only, going over fuel expenses, maintenance, insurance payments, and ELDs, showing the true finances of a power-only trucking company. They cover topics such as finding loads, managing costs, ensuring compliance...

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35:51

The TRUTH about running a reefer trucking operation x...

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2024/12/20

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 partner Sunny, co-owners of Virk Express. Discover how they managed to grow their trucking business despite a challenging market. Learn about key strategies for trucking cost management, understanding cost per mile, driver pay, and fuel expenses. They also share...

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47:15

How to GROW a Trucking Business in a Down FREIGHT...

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2024/12/13

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 a fluctuating market. Sim, joined later by his business partner Sunny, shares insightful details on their strategic decision-making, the importance of maintaining relationships with brokers and customers, managing compliance, and the financial nuances of runni...

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EARN MORE: Best places to book LOADS (12/5/24) | Ep 37

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2024/12/06

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. From a surprisingly hot flatbed market in Rochester, NY, to key areas in the West Coast and Midwest for van and reefer markets, we provide insights to help you maximize your earnings. Additionally, we take a look at the recent updates on diesel fuel prices, hig...

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42:24

How to GROW as a small carrier with DIRECT shippers | 34

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2024/11/27

Scaling a Family Trucking Business with Justin Liu from TruckpediaJoin Caroline and Justin Liu from Truckpedia on 'This Week in Trucking' podcast as they discuss the evolution of the trucking industry and strategies to scale a family-owned trucking business. Justin shares his journey from growing his family's trucking company to founding Truckpedia, a TMS platform to help carriers find direct shippers. The episode dives into the challenges of modernizing operations, the importance of technolo...

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Where to Book PROFITABLE Loads as of 11-21-24 | Ep 34

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2024/11/22

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. Subscribe for more insights to improve your trucking business and stay updated with the latest trends.Tune in on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

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40:34

What Happens When TRUCKERS Build the Electric Trucks?...

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2024/11/14

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 and future of electric and hybrid trucks. Get insights into Edison Motors' journey, the advantages of their hybrid systems, and how these innovations could reshape the industry. Don't miss out on this exciting episode!Tune in on YouTube, Apple Podcasts ...

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27:23

Where Can You Make the Most Money (PROFIT) in...

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2024/11/08

Join us on 'This Week in Trucking' as we discuss the latest trends in the trucking market. This week, we focus on the hottest freight markets, fluctuations in diesel prices, and recent political changes including potential tariffs and their effects on the industry. We also cover updates on broker review platforms and offer practical advice for trucking business owners. Tune in on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

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33:46

How to SECURE dedicated freight w/Ed Burns | Ep 32

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2024/10/31

Navigating the Trucking Industry with Ed Burns of Burns LogisticsIn this episode of 'This Week in Trucking,' Caroline interviews Ed Burns from Burns Logistics. Ed shares insights on the trucking market, the current state of dedicated freight, and his journey into the industry. They discuss the highs and lows of the market, the importance of clear communication, building relationships with shippers, and tips for small fleets aiming to secure contract freight. Ed also offers encouragement to th...

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37:58

How Nicole Ward & AAWTA Support African American...

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2024/10/24

Empowering Women & Driving Diversity in Trucking with AAWTAJoin Caroline on This Week in Trucking as she engages with Nicole Ward, president and founder of the African American Women in Trucking Association (AAWTA). Discover Nicole's inspiring journey in the trucking industry and the crucial role of accurate data in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. This episode highlights key initiatives like the community marketplace, the importance of compliance, and the AAWTA’s effort to enh...

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