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The Most Valuable 30 Minutes for Running a Trucking Company — BulkLoads Podcast Episode

BulkLoads Podcast

The Most Valuable 30 Minutes for Running a Trucking Company

109,000 new trucking companies entered the market in 12 months. That’s 300 new competitors per day.

Released
Feb 23, 2026
Runtime
30 MIN
Host
Jared Flinn
Series
Weekly · since 2019

Show notes

What you’ll hear

109,000 new trucking companies entered the market in 12 months. That’s 300 new competitors per day.

So the real question isn’t “Is trucking competitive?”

It’s: How do you win anyway?

This is the BEST trucking advice we’ve captured over the past few years — condensed into one powerful 30-minute masterclass for owner-operators and fleet owners who want to stay profitable, stay booked, and build something that lasts.

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Inside this video, experienced operators break down:

✅ Why SAFETY must be the foundation of your company (or you’re built on sand) ✅ How to avoid going out of business during slow freight markets ✅ The truth about cost per mile (most truckers calculate it wrong) ✅ Why cheap tires actually cost you MORE money ✅ How to manage cash flow before it’s too late ✅ Why balancing your checkbook monthly could save your company ✅ The difference between being busy and being profitable ✅ How diversification protects you when a major customer disappears ✅ Why trust & reputation beat marketing ✅ The difference between a “driver” and a true professional

You’ll also hear hard-earned lessons about: Growing too fast Insurance mistakes Underestimating accounting Seasonal trucking challenges Fuel efficiency strategies Working on your business vs. just in it

This isn’t theory. This is real-world trucking experience from operators who’ve survived downturns, fires, rate swings, and market crashes.

If you’re serious about building a trucking company that lasts longer than the next freight cycle — this video is for you.

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Clip 1 - Sam Watts, 10-4 Truck Insurance https://youtu.be/n0LhfBtkgHE?si=0RnnEuAe9RVJzade

Clip 2 - Mike Bennet, Eagle Logistics https://youtu.be/MOqg_2ycTcI?si=M5ANI13XBkN9HO9D

Clip 3 - Evan Shelley, Truck Parking Club https://youtu.be/C4byWaQ3sy8?si=BJcL_aeEJDFQhbBB

Clip 4 - Steve Miller, Reliant Transportation https://youtu.be/umhF7BdpOZQ?si=ibkP2DVpmEG_cIr4

Clip 5 - Brian Kinsey, International Used Trucks https://youtu.be/jm5qACtGyAM?si=hQgKyV0IuKUec4y4

Clip 6 - Roger Zima, Foltz Trucking https://youtu.be/SKNaFnwK6go?si=oegWh058xEKtVp5B

Clip 7 - Mark Walker, Transland https://youtu.be/IZytshzWfcs?si=auCc2C_9cYSSUPKk

Clip 8 - Matt Gibbs, Ozarko Tire https://youtu.be/O33DuglTye8?si=EOfdEoKlwWiTV0hz

Clip 9 - Jesse Bounds, Bounda Hay https://youtu.be/D6bFidG8Tr8?si=WNQt2JKWsrvWo9GH

Clip 10 - Justin Sturgill, Justin Sturgill Trucking https://youtu.be/iVDGEBf-w5c?si=_y5dW6r_Fykn8g9i

Clip 11 - Jesse Runions, Ben R Brown Trucking https://youtu.be/L9FL7QckbVk?si=K0I08nAci1mXrOmF

Clip 12 - Earl Martin Jr., ERM Trucking https://youtu.be/7beLHlc1pGk?si=YMeBedkQQI3Yz7xj

Clip 13 - Brad & Jason Hammes, Hammes Trucking https://youtu.be/lHLKMYyEdRw?si=QpZtQsQIsQAUvwXu

Clip 14 - Austin Hammen, AH Trucking https://youtu.be/T1uMLzYvSP8?si=VfTvV_3WROyLmUR3

Clip 15 - Woody Bogler, Woody Bogler Trucking https://youtu.be/UaTIT9atRss?si=jLv8RhEDWmEKzF75

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Jared Flinn — host of the BulkLoads Podcast

Hosted by

Jared Flinn — Founder, BulkLoads

Twenty years of bulk-freight operating experience. Jared sits down weekly with the carriers, brokers, and shippers who actually move the freight — not the pundits who write about it. New episode every Monday.

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What is "The Most Valuable 30 Minutes for Running a Trucking Company" about?

109,000 new trucking companies entered the market in 12 months. That’s 300 new competitors per day.

What topics does this episode cover?

This episode covers "Trucking Success Starts with Safety", "Planning Ahead for Efficiency", "Efficient Used Truck Strategy", "Truck Driver's Perspective", "Tire Tracking for Cost Reduction", "Challenges of Understanding Accrual Accounting", DIY Truck Maintenance Tips, and Building Trust in Business, and more. Use the chapter timestamps to jump to any section.

How long is this episode?

This episode runs about 30 min, and was released Feb 23, 2026.

Where can I listen to "The Most Valuable 30 Minutes for Running a Trucking Company"?

Stream this episode here on bulkloads.com, or find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube — search "The Most Valuable 30 Minutes for Running a Trucking Company" or the BulkLoads Podcast.

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