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This Week In Trucking

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Freight Market
Diesel Prices
Trucking Industry
Compliance
Freight Market Trends
Freight Markets
Dedicated Freight
Box Trucking
Interest Rate Cuts
Edison Motors
Direct Shippers
Manufacturing
Spot Markets
California
Midwest
Autonomous Trucks
ILA Strike
Freight Connect
Diversity and Inclusion
Hybrid Electric Technology

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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Founder of Downeast Shipping LLC, Jason shares how he built a profitable trucking business in 2025 — keeping his cost per mile below $1.70, and surviving one of the toughest freight markets in years. Learn how small carriers can adapt, stay profitabl... more

Stop Losing Money to Freight Scams — Carrier Tips for 2025

Freight fraud and double brokering are exploding across the trucking industry in 2025, costing carriers thousands in lost revenue and reputation. In this episode of This Week in Trucking, Am... more

Insurance is one of the biggest expenses for small carriers and new trucking authorities in 2025, sometimes $15,000 to $30,000 a year. In this episode of This Week in Trucking, we sit down with insurance expert Matt Planeta, VP at Heffernan Insurance... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Planeta
Vice President of Heffernan Insurance Brokers
Heffernan Insurance Brokers
Episode: How Small Carriers and New MC's Can Cut $15K–$30K Insurance Costs
Corisa Carter
Owner of CM Transportation and founder of the Charleston Trucking Expo.
CM Transportation
Episode: Small Fleet Success: Making PROFIT in Intermodal Freight
Jamie Hagen
Owner of Hellbent Express
Hellbent Express
Episode: Breaking Down Every Dollar: Can You Survive in Trucking?
Jeff Dickinson
President and CEO of RGTX Logistics Solutions and co-founder of the Freight Fraud Task Force
RGTX Logistics Solutions
Episode: Freight Audits EXPLAINED: The Hidden Reason Carriers Lose Money
Brandon Wiseman
Transportation attorney and president of Truck Safe Consulting
Truck Safe Consulting
Episode: Why Small Fleets Fail DOT Audits (FMCSA Crackdowns in 2025)
Jamie Anderson
Owner of Daystar Transport
Daystar Transport
Episode: How To MAKE MONEY In Trucking | Tips Form the PROS
Sam Watts
Founder of Wattsman Diesel House and trucking safety strategist
Wattsman Diesel House
Episode: Why Carriers Get Shut Down (And DON'T See It Coming)
John Russell
Owner of J and K Russell's Trucking and content creator on YouTube
J and K Russell's Trucking
Episode: Cargo Van Business Strategies 2025 with @EverydayImRussellin | Ep 53
Nick Klingensmith
A cancer survivor, obstacle course racer, and logistics sales expert
Episode: Ex Broker Tips for Small Carriers | Logistics, Leadership & Life Lessons | Ep 52

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Caroline
Host of This Week in Trucking
Amy
Host of This Week in Trucking

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How Truckers Are Getting Robbed in 2025: The Secrets Brokers Don’t Tell You
Q: Are there any other types of weird shady stuff you see that people are not maybe so familiar with?
Peterson emphasizes the need for caution and common sense, suggesting that most issues can be avoided with careful attention to detail.
How Truckers Are Getting Robbed in 2025: The Secrets Brokers Don’t Tell You
Q: Do you have any crazy fraud stories you can share with us?
Peterson shares a story about dealing with one double broker, successfully identifying and addressing the situation thanks to good procedures and a proactive approach.
Trailers on DEMAND | The Future of Trucking?
Q: Can you show me what it looks like to sign up and what your platform looks like?
The platform enables easy trailer reservations with a transparent process.
Trailers on DEMAND | The Future of Trucking?
Q: What do you think most small fleets or owner-operators get wrong about trying to survive?
They often lack the necessary flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions.
Trailers on DEMAND | The Future of Trucking?
Q: What is your reading of the freight market in recent months, recent years?
The freight market is incredibly volatile and tight, making flexibility essential for carriers.

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2. Corisa Carter
3. Jamie Hagen
4. Jeff Dickinson
5. Brandon Wiseman
6. Jamie Anderson
7. Sam Watts
8. John Russell

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