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  • How This Carrier Survived the Freight Recession x Daystar Transport
    Carriers | Drivers | Podcasts | This Week In Trucking

    How This Carrier Survived the Freight Recession x Daystar Transport

    How to run a profitable reefer business in 2025. Jayme Anderson of Daystar Transport shares real numbers, smart load strategies, and survival tips that helped his two-truck operation outlast the freight recession.

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  • Trump’s Non-Domiciled CDL Audit: What Trucking Companies Need To Know Now
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    Trump’s Non-Domiciled CDL Audit: What Trucking Companies Need To Know Now

    Back in April 2025, President Trump signed an executive order to crack down on how states issue non-domiciled CDLs — and now, that order is being enforced through a nationwide audit.

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  • English Language Proficiency: What Happens If You Fail the English Test as a Truck Driver
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    English Language Proficiency: What Happens If You Fail the English Test as a Truck Driver

    A major trucking industry change is here — starting June 25, CDL drivers nationwide can be placed out of service if they fail an English language proficiency test at a roadside inspection.

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  • California Diesel Prices Are Rising: Latest Trucking News for Owner-Operators
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    California Diesel Prices Are Rising: Latest Trucking News for Owner-Operators

    Diesel prices in California are climbing. This Week in Trucking breaks down why fuel costs are up, what small carriers need to know, and simple ways to save money with smart fuel stops and discounts in 2025.

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  • How to Build Carrier-Broker Relationships and Avoid Costly Freight Scams x Hassan Transportation & Logistics
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    How to Build Carrier-Broker Relationships and Avoid Costly Freight Scams x Hassan Transportation & Logistics

    Hassan Transportation shares how small carriers can build broker relationships, get access to better loads, and protect themselves from scams like double brokering and freight theft.

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  • How to Keep Your Trucking Business From Getting Shut Down x Sam Watts
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    How to Keep Your Trucking Business From Getting Shut Down x Sam Watts

    How to run a lean, compliant, and safe trucking operation in 2025. Safety strategist Sam Watts breaks down the real cost of violations, what goes in your driver files, and how to avoid shutdowns, fines, and rising insurance premiums.

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  • How to Start and Grow a Cargo Van Business x J & K Russell’s Trucking
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    How to Start and Grow a Cargo Van Business x J & K Russell’s Trucking

    How to start and grow a cargo van business: John Russell from J & K Russell’s Trucking shares real numbers, lessons from his first year, and tips for staying profitable while scaling your operation.

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  • Trucking Compliance Tips That Can Save Your Business x TruckSafe
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    Trucking Compliance Tips That Can Save Your Business x TruckSafe

    How to stay DOT compliant and avoid FMCSA shutdowns: Rob Carpenter from Truck Safe breaks down the biggest mistakes small fleets make, how to track your violations, and which tools to use as you grow your trucking business.

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  • How to Run a Lean, Profitable Box Truck Operation in 2025 x Midwest Box Trucking
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    How to Run a Lean, Profitable Box Truck Operation in 2025 x Midwest Box Trucking

    How to run a lean, profitable box truck operation in 2025: Antoine from Midwest Box Trucking shares his real weekly numbers, how he stays efficient in a tough market, and why discipline is key to long-term success.

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  • How to Protect Your Trucking Business from Double Brokering and Freight Fraud
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    How to Protect Your Trucking Business from Double Brokering and Freight Fraud

    Fraud in the trucking industry is at an all-time high, with double brokering impacting 85% of carriers and brokers in Q2 of 2023.

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  • How Truck Drivers Can Help Fight Human Trafficking x Truckers Against Trafficking
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    How Truck Drivers Can Help Fight Human Trafficking x Truckers Against Trafficking

    Heather Fry from Truckers Against Trafficking shares how truck drivers can spot the signs of human trafficking, report it safely, and help save lives on the road.

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  • Find Paid Truck Parking Easily
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    Find Paid Truck Parking Easily

    Truck Parking Club CEO Evan Shelley discusses the growing crisis of truck parking and how his platform connects drivers with secure, affordable parking spaces in real time. Discover how this innovative solution benefits both truckers and property owners while improving safety and compliance nationwide.

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