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This Week In Trucking

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Freight Market
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Freight Fraud
FMCSA
California
Box Trucking
Trucking Compliance
Financial Management
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Owner Operators
Small Fleets
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Power-Only Trucking
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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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85 to 90% of trucking companies don't make it past 18 months. Bo Prock has spent 21 years figuring out why — and what the ones who survive do differently.

In this episode of This Week in Trucking, Bo Prock, Operations Manager at Eagle Logistics (38 p... more

Is cross-border freight between the US and Mexico actually worth it for owner-operators and small carriers? In this episode of This Week in Trucking, cross-border freight specialist Hector — with 13+ years in US-Mexico operations, safety, compliance,... more

The FMCSA isn't writing new trucking regulations in 2026 — they're enforcing the old ones harder than ever. In this episode of This Week in Trucking, transportation attorney Brandon Weissman (President, Truck Safe Consulting) breaks down the biggest ... more

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Recent Guests

Bo Prock
Operations Manager and Subject Matter Expert at Eagle Logistics
Eagle Logistics
Episode: How Smart Carriers Stay Profitable
Hector Rodriguez
Cross-border freight specialist with over 13 years of experience
Independent cross-border freight expert
Episode: Cross-Border Freight Explained
Brandon Weissman
President of Truck Safe Consulting and transportation attorney
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Episode: Trucking Changes 2026 Explained
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Episode: How to RUN a Box Truck Business in 2026
Sergio Manzo
CEO and co-founder of Severo Trucking LLC
Severo Trucking LLC
Episode: How Drayage Carriers Make Money at $2.50/Mile (Real Numbers)
Pargat Baidwan
Owner of Golden Key Express LLP
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Episode: How Reefer Carriers Stay PROFITABLE in 2025’s $2/Mile Market
Jason Putney
Owner of Downeast Shipping LLC
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Episode: Fleet Growth SECRETS: How to Profit with Leased-On Drivers
Matt Planeta
Vice President of Heffernan Insurance Brokers
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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.
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Episode: Small Fleet Success: Making PROFIT in Intermodal Freight

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Caroline
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Cross-Border Freight Explained
Q: If a one-truck carrier in the US wants to prepare for cross-border operations in the next 90 days, what should they tackle first?
The priority is to be compliant for Mexico, gather all necessary documents, and understand required cross-border processes such as Carta Porte (POL) so they don't risk trailer seizure and costly problems at the border.
Cross-Border Freight Explained
Q: Talking about being in the actual border, what would you say is the documentation that causes the most delays or fines?
Hector emphasizes that any missing or defective paperwork can cause major delays or penalties, including cargo documentation, bills of lading, and correct counts, underscoring the need for thorough preparation.
Cross-Border Freight Explained
Q: What would you say, in your experience, are the most profitable opportunities in cross-border freight right now, today?
The guest points to door-to-door direct customer work, where shipments are picked up in Mexico and delivered directly in the US, as the most profitable opportunities when you have the right relationships and compliance.
Cross-Border Freight Explained
Q: And for the people who might not know you, can you tell us a bit about who you are, what you do, and what your day-to-day work looks like?
Hector explains that he lives on the border as a border specialist who moves freight between Mexico and the US regularly, including new experience in ocean and air freight, and positions himself as a transportation professional rather than a broker.
Trucking Changes 2026 Explained
Q: What should small carriers be watching in relation to entry-level driver training changes?
FMCSA is auditing and removing non-compliant training providers from the registry, increasing the quality gate for training; while eligibility and core requirements aren't changing yet, the trend will raise training costs and push carriers toward more legitimate programs.

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The show focuses on the financial and operational realities of running trucking businesses, with a strong emphasis on cost per mile, insurance, fuel, and payments. Episodes frequently feature owner-operators and small fleets sharing first-hand experiences on profitability, compliance, driver management, and market dynamics. Noteworthy angles include practical cash-flow strategies, regulatory changes, and innovative approaches like trailer sharing and intermodal opportunities, all anchored by data-driven discussion and real-world numbers. The format consistently helps listeners benchmark their own operations, understand risk, and identify actionable levers to improve margins, making it particularly valuable for small carriers, owner-operator... more

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