$10,000 for a FUEL FILTER????We took a truck to a shop this week to diagnose a problem. We were given a $10,000 estimate to replace the turbo and the EGR cooler. We didn't trust the diagnosis so we brought the truck 700 miles back to West Vir

Episode 195: Success in Business Requires Hard Work

Feb 10th, 2024 2h 12m

There is no escaping hard work to succeed in business. Short cuts don’t work.

Episode 194: Chris Flying Solo

Feb 3rd, 2024 1h 39m

Episode 193

Jan 27th, 2024 2h 6m

Episode 192: Are You REALLY Prepared for the "Unexpected"?

Jan 20th, 2024 1h 27m

We've always told you that you better have a plan when the "unexpected" happens in your business. Well, this past week we got an opportunity to practice what we preach when Larry was sidelined with a medical issue. The rest of the Blue Ribbon t

Episode 200: Special Guest Steve Vest

Jan 13th, 2024

Larry is under the weather, so Chris will be joined by Steve Vest of Nationwide Equipment Transportation, Inc. We discovered Steve on TikTok last week and quickly decided to join us on the podcast to discuss his experience as a freight broker.

Episode 199: Preparing for the New Year

Jan 6th, 2024 1h 39m

In this episode we will talk about our outlook for 2024 and beyond.

Episode 189: Year End Roundtable

Dec 31st, 2023 2h 3m

We will be live from the hotel conference room where we will be all together. Richie and Phil will be joining us. There is likely to be copious amounts of alcohol consumption, so buckle up and get ready for a good time.

Episode 188: Your Decisions Will Lead to Your Success or Failure

Dec 16th, 2023 2h 30m

It's been reported that 450 carriers are leaving the Trucking industry every day, and that number is expected to increase to as many as 1,000 carriers per day in Q1 2024. There are no shortage of excuses being given and blame assigned to anyone

Episode 187: You Can't Be Two Things at Once

Dec 9th, 2023 1h 26m

This episode will be about understanding your role in the market and putting yourself last.

Episode 186: WIll You Have a Seat at the Table?

Dec 4th, 2023

We have a question for you on tonight's episode - Are you really willing to do what it takes to reach the pinnacle of business?

POST THANKSGIVING EPISODE

Dec 4th, 2023 1h 27m

Larry is in Florida for the Holiday, so Chris decided to jump on and do an impromptu episode.

Episode 185: Overtime Pay for OWNER OPERATORS?!?!?

Dec 4th, 2023 1h 21m

OOIDA is joining the effort for Overtime Pay for Owner Operators. We are trying to figure out what that has to do with "Owner Operators" or "Independent Drivers"

Episode 184: Truck Drivers Are TERRIBLE Business People

Dec 4th, 2023 1h 54m

"The National Owner Operator Association" (TNOOA) called for a nationwide Trucker's Strike. To no one's surprise but their own, it didn't happen. These clowns are crying out for help, and they're looking in the wrong place. TONIGHT: Larry's fi

Episode 183: Special Guest Host Brandon Johnson from Be.Logistics

Dec 4th, 2023 1h 41m

Larry is out of town this week with family, so we will be joined by Brandon Johnson from Be.Logistics.Brandon Johnson is an entrepreneur that started out as a Hotshot Carrier in 2016 with 4 Trucks, to then start a dispatch company in 2018 wit