This Week in Trucking
How to Build a Profitable Intermodal Trucking Business in 2025
Corisa Carter of CM Transportation shares how she scaled to 43 owner-operators in intermodal trucking by focusing on transparency, cost per mile, and smart partnerships. Learn how small carriers can build profitable intermodal businesses in 2025.
Small Fleet Survival:The Real Costs and Profits of Running a Trucking Operation
Jamie Hagen, founder of HellBent Xpress, reveals how he scaled from one truck to eight during the freight boom and kept his business alive through the trucking crash. Learn what it really costs to run a fleet, the mistakes to avoid, and the survival strategies every small carrier needs in today’s market.
How Trailer Sharing with Repowr Helps Small Carriers Stay Profitable in 2025
Trailer ownership costs are high, but small carriers still need flexibility to win freight. In this episode of This Week in Trucking, we sit down with the team at Repowr to explore how trailer sharing gives truckers on-demand access to equipment, keeps trucks moving, and helps small fleets grow in 2025.
Broker Transparency 2025: What New FMCSA Rules Mean for Carriers and Owner-Operators
Broker transparency rules are getting a major FMCSA overhaul in 2025, aiming to give carriers easier access to shipper rate data. Learn how these changes could affect your negotiations, profits, and broker relationships.
Why Carriers Lose Money on the Back-End: Lessons in Freight Audits and Contracts
Many small carriers lose money after the load is delivered due to hidden fees, freight audits, and overlooked paperwork. In this episode, compliance expert Jeff Dickinson breaks down how to avoid common profit-killing mistakes and stay audit-ready.
Highway Bill 2025: What Truckers Need to Know About Parking, Pay, and Policy Changes
The Highway Bill is being rewritten, and carriers are pushing for a pro-trucker approach. Learn what OOIDA, TA, and Teamsters are fighting for, and how this bill could change trucking pay, parking, and driver training in 2025.
Compliance Mistakes That Shut Down Small Fleets — And How to Avoid Them in 2025
Truck Safe’s Brandon Wiseman breaks down the most common compliance mistakes that get small fleets shut down. From personal conveyance and CDL violations to new 2025 rules on med cards and English proficiency, this is essential reading for owner-operators and small carriers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
