{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"BLP 359: The Most Valuable 30 Minutes for Running a Trucking Company","description":"Watch the video on our YouTube: https:\/\/youtu.be\/Iv9GTvypqdc 109,000 new trucking companies entered the market in 12 months.  That\u2019s 300 new competitors per day. So the real question isn\u2019t \u201cIs trucking competitive?\u201d It\u2019s: How do you win anyway? This is the BEST trucking advice we\u2019ve captured over the past few years \u2014 condensed into one powerful 30-minute masterclass for owner-operators and fleet owners who want to stay profitable, stay booked, and build something that lasts. Inside this video, experienced operators break down: \u2705 Why SAFETY must be the foundation of your company (or you\u2019re built on sand) \u2705 How to avoid going out of business during slow freight markets \u2705 The truth about cost per mile (most truckers calculate it wrong) \u2705 Why cheap tires actually cost you MORE money  \u2705 How to manage cash flow before it\u2019s too late \u2705 Why balancing your checkbook monthly could save your company \u2705 The difference between being busy and being profitable \u2705 How diversification protects you when a major customer disappears \u2705 Why trust & reputation beat marketing \u2705 The difference between a \u201cdriver\u201d and a true professional You\u2019ll also hear hard-earned lessons about: Growing too fast Insurance mistakes Underestimating accounting Seasonal trucking challenges Fuel efficiency strategies Working on your business vs. just in it This isn\u2019t theory. This is real-world trucking experience from operators who\u2019ve survived downturns, fires, rate swings, and market crashes. If you\u2019re serious about building a trucking company that lasts longer than the next freight cycle \u2014 this video is for you. \ud83d\udd14 Subscribe for real-world trucking insights: We share stories, strategies, and lessons from the people actually building successful operations. #trucking #owneroperator #smallfleet #truckingbusiness #dumptrucking #freight #logistics #cdldriver #truckerlife #businessadvice Clip 1 - Sam Watts, 10-4 Truck Insurance https:\/\/youtu.be\/n0LhfBtkgHE?si=0RnnEuAe9RVJzade Clip 2 - Mike Bennet, Eagle Logistics https:\/\/youtu.be\/MOqg_2ycTcI?si=M5ANI13XBkN9HO9D Clip 3 - Evan Shelley, Truck Parking Club https:\/\/youtu.be\/C4byWaQ3sy8?si=BJcL_aeEJDFQhbBB Clip 4 - Steve Miller, Reliant Transportation https:\/\/youtu.be\/umhF7BdpOZQ?si=ibkP2DVpmEG_cIr4 Clip 5 - Brian Kinsey, International Used Trucks https:\/\/youtu.be\/jm5qACtGyAM?si=hQgKyV0IuKUec4y4 Clip 6 - Roger Zima, Foltz Trucking https:\/\/youtu.be\/SKNaFnwK6go?si=oegWh058xEKtVp5B Clip 7 - Mark Walker, Transland https:\/\/youtu.be\/IZytshzWfcs?si=auCc2C_9cYSSUPKk Clip 8 - Matt Gibbs, Ozarko Tire https:\/\/youtu.be\/O33DuglTye8?si=EOfdEoKlwWiTV0hz Clip 9 - Jesse Bounds, Bounda Hay https:\/\/youtu.be\/D6bFidG8Tr8?si=WNQt2JKWsrvWo9GH Clip 10 - Justin Sturgill, Justin Sturgill Trucking https:\/\/youtu.be\/iVDGEBf-w5c?si=_y5dW6r_Fykn8g9i Clip 11 - Jesse Runions, Ben R Brown Trucking https:\/\/youtu.be\/L9FL7QckbVk?si=K0I08nAci1mXrOmF Clip 12 - Earl Martin Jr., ERM Trucking https:\/\/youtu.be\/7beLHlc1pGk?si=YMeBedkQQI3Yz7xj Clip 13 - Brad & Jason Hammes, Hammes Trucking https:\/\/youtu.be\/lHLKMYyEdRw?si=QpZtQsQIsQAUvwXu Clip 14 - Austin Hammen, AH Trucking https:\/\/youtu.be\/T1uMLzYvSP8?si=VfTvV_3WROyLmUR3 Clip 15 - Woody Bogler, Woody Bogler Trucking https:\/\/youtu.be\/UaTIT9atRss?si=jLv8RhEDWmEKzF75 Timestamp: 00:00 "Trucking Success Starts with Safety" 04:47 "Planning Ahead for Efficiency" 08:15 "Efficient Used Truck Strategy" 10:13 "Truck Driver's Perspective" 14:06 "Tire Tracking for Cost Reduction" 16:57 "Challenges of Understanding Accrual Accounting" 22:12 DIY Truck Maintenance Tips 24:29 Building Trust in Business 27:36 "Working on the Business" 29:53 Family Farms Facing Decline   . . . Check out our companies! BulkLoads - https:\/\/www.bulkloads.com\/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Best_of_Trucking_Advice Insurance - https:\/\/www.bulkinsurancegroup.com\/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Best_of_Trucking_Advice Factoring - https:\/\/www.smartfreightfunding.com\/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Best_of_Trucking_Advice Transportation Management (TMS) - https:\/\/www.bulktms.com\/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Best_of_Trucking_Advice Permitting- https:\/\/www.bulkloads.com\/tools\/permitting\/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Best_of_Trucking_Advice ","author_name":"Bulkloads Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/bulkloads.libsyn.com\/website","html":"