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The Box Truck Hustle

tellyarnold
Box Truck Industry
Factoring
Box Trucks
Straight Connect
Box Truck
Brokers
Insurance
Houston, United States
Leasing On
Cost Per Mile
Cash Flow Management
Diesel Maintenance
Legal/insurance For Trucking
Summar
Double Brokering
Box Truck Hustle
Roadside Beta
First Mile Transportation
Alaska
Amazon

🎙️ The Box Truck Hustle Podcast

The Box Truck Hustle Podcast keeps it real about the trucking grind — the wins, the breakdowns, the low-pay loads, and the lessons they don’t teach on YouTube. Hosted by Telly L. Arnold and Shonique Burke, this show dives into what it really takes to run a box truck business while juggling life, contracts, drivers, and the daily hustle.

From industry truths to un... more

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Latest Episodes

🚚 Navigating the Box Truck Hustle: Insights on Fuel and Ownership

Join Telly and Sharif as they share real experiences, lessons, and challenges from inside the box truck industry.

⛽ Fuel Prices and Their Impact

Fuel prices can change the entire w... more

🚛🎙️ Transforming Lives Through Job Fairs: Dominique Payton’s Mission

On this episode of the Box Truck Hustle Podcast, we sat down with Dominique Payton, CEO and founder of the Dominique Payton Foundation, to talk about the work she’s doing to help... more

From Warehouse to Wheels: The Real Truth About Running a Box Truck Business

What does it really take to start and grow a box truck business?

On this episode of the Box Truck Hustle Podcast, host Telly Arnold sits down with Eric of EDJ Transport LLC ... more

🚛 Box Truck Hustle: From Costly Mistakes to Building a Two-Truck Operation

This week on the Box Truck Hustle Podcast, we sat down with Brian Reed, owner-operator of UC 510 Trucking in Richmond, California, for a conversation that showed exactly why ... more

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Recent Guests

Dominique Payton
CEO and founder of the Dominique M. Payton Foundation
Dominique Payton Foundation
Episode: Episode 34 Transforming Lives Through Job Fairs: Dominique Payton's Mission
Brian Reed
Owner-operator of UC 510 Trucking
UC 510 Trucking
Episode: Episode 32 Brian Reed, owner-operator of UC 510 Trucking
Andy Jones
Director of Partnerships, Single Point Houston office
Single Point
Episode: Episode 31 Guest Andy Jones Single Point Capital
Shanieka Davis
Founder of S Class Solutions, trucking solutions and compliance
S Class Solutions
Episode: Episode 30 Guest Shanieka Davis S-Class Solutions
Willie DeVaughn
Box Truck Hall of Famer, owner/operator
Independent owner/operator; Pensacola, FL
Episode: Episode 29 Box Truck Haul of Famer Guest Willie DeVaughn
Valetta Jeffrey
Founder and CEO of TKK Logistics and Trucking; visionary behind the Room of Opportunity
TKK Logistics and Trucking
Episode: Episode 28 Coach V TKK Logistics
George McWilliams
Director of Business Development
Summar
Episode: Episode 26 George McWilliams with Summar
Jeremy McClure
Special guest, The McClure Agency (Redbeard on TikTok)
The McClure Agency
Episode: Episode 25 Guest Jeremy McClure The McClure Agency
Mike Kacal
Owner of Kacal Auto and Truck Service
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Episode: Episode 24 Guest Mike Kacal of Kacal's Auto and Truck Service

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • I loved it learned allot listening to this

    It was very informative and gave great insight about the box truck business keep going we are listening

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    Anonymous
    United States7 months ago
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    United States7 months ago
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Gives practical trucking tips and real-world stories
Honest about costs, schedules, and broker dynamics
Great for operators seeking tactical, actionable advice
Covers legal, insurance, and financial angles with guest expertise

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Episode 31 Guest Andy Jones Single Point Capital
Q: How do you approach building relationships with new box truck operators?
Start with education and training through a dispatcher, leverage a load board but temper expectations; emphasize transparent communication, quick responsiveness, and long-term partnership rather than one-off loads.
What If You Never Bought the Truck? Guest: Jelissa Thomas
Q: Do you think the industry will rebound next year, or is the talk just rumor?
She noted industry-wide dynamics vary by region and that some markets may recover as carriers or brokers rebalance, while her own local opportunities in North Carolina remained robust due to ongoing DOT projects and certifications.
What If You Never Bought the Truck? Guest: Jelissa Thomas
Q: What type of government contract did you have?
She explained she obtained a DBE certification through the North Carolina Department of Transportation, which enabled subcontracting opportunities and eventual expansion into dump trucks, with a focus on staying local and leveraging HUB certifications in certain markets.
Episode 11 Guest Jesus Cervantes Capital Depot Inc
Q: How does factoring impact cash flow for a carrier?
Factoring accelerates cash flow by providing up-front payments, enabling faster reinvestment in equipment or operations, and it also functions as a back-office solution, reducing administrative burden and improving financial visibility through reporting and fuel-card integrations.
Episode 11 Guest Jesus Cervantes Capital Depot Inc
Q: What are the biggest mistakes carriers make when choosing a factoring company?
Carriers often overlook the value of additional services beyond pure factoring, such as advances, fuel cards, back-office support, and broker credit checks, and they may get fixated on the cheapest rate without considering how a partner can actually help grow the business.

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What is The Box Truck Hustle about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show focuses on the real-world hustle of running a box truck operation, covering everything from daily operations, maintenance, and cash flow to broker relationships, insurance, and regulatory realities. Episodes mix war stories, practical tips, and system-building ideas for owner-operators and small fleets, with guests ranging from dispatchers and brokers to lawyers, CPAs, and industry veterans. Across recent episodes, common threads include getting paid faster (factoring and COD dynamics), cost controls (maintenance, fuel, and insurance), and strategies for growing a one-truck operation into a repeatable business. Notable traits include blunt, no-nonsense advice, emphasis on actionable workflows, and a strong focus on direct shipper r... more

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