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This Week In Trucking

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Dedicated Freight
Box Trucking
Interest Rate Cuts
Edison Motors
Direct Shippers
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California
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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In this episode, broker Daushawn Falls explains how small carriers can win more loads, negotiate better rates, and build strong broker relationships in 2025. If you're an owner-operator or small fleet trying to stay profitable, this interview breaks ... more

Golden Key Express runs 33 trucks hauling reefer freight at $2.15 a mile. In this episode, Pargat Baidwan shares how he scaled smart, reduced costs, and built a profitable fleet in 2025’s tough trucking market.

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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

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Pargat Baidwan
Owner of Golden Key Express LLP
Golden Key Express LLP
Episode: How Reefer Carriers Stay PROFITABLE in 2025’s $2/Mile Market
Jason Putney
Owner of Downeast Shipping LLC
Downeast Shipping LLC
Episode: Fleet Growth SECRETS: How to Profit with Leased-On Drivers
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)

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A Broker Reveals What Really Gets You Freight in Trucking
Q: What do you think is the key to seamless payment from a carrier's perspective?
The key is thorough and clear paperwork, ensuring that all necessary details are correctly documented and legible.
A Broker Reveals What Really Gets You Freight in Trucking
Q: How do you decide which carriers to give the loads to?
Factors that matter include relationship, consistency, and how well they communicate. I prefer working with carriers who communicate actively and strive to build a partnership.
A Broker Reveals What Really Gets You Freight in Trucking
Q: What are you specifically looking for when you're onboarding a new carrier, and how can they establish trust with you quickly?
I'm looking for clean communication and updates, also how many shipments they've run and their MC information.
A Broker Reveals What Really Gets You Freight in Trucking
Q: Could you tell us what are the three most common misconceptions small carriers have about broker profit margins or negotiating rates?
The biggest misconception is that brokers are making a killing on every single load. Sometimes loads are profitable, and others are not, which balances out the overall earnings.
Fleet Growth SECRETS: How to Profit with Leased-On Drivers
Q: What is your biggest expense after paying your drivers?
Fuel is the largest expense, accounting for 18% to 22% of revenue.

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1. Pargat Baidwan
2. Jason Putney
3. Matt Planeta
4. Corisa Carter
5. Jamie Hagen
6. Jeff Dickinson
7. Brandon Wiseman
8. Jamie Anderson

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