Listen up y’all. You wanna see how I made $2,100 in 10 minutes? For real? You gotta learn how to get what is owed to you, right? I’ve been in the industry since 2012 and I’ve been booking loads, negotiating and growing my fleet ever since. And now they call
Right now, I’m talking to my fleet owners who don’t have a CDL. A Commercial Driver’s License. I know there are lots of you out there right now, running dispatch or a trucking company and feeling the pressure without this document. I understand it can be a little intimidating because
I was at the truck shop recently, and seen this truck which was pretty much done. Like, dead. The engine was gone. This truck wasn’t getting back on any highway anytime soon. Different makes have a different lifespan, but generally well-maintained trucks can do about 200,000 miles to 300,000miles before
One of the hardest decisions is trying to figure out what lane you’re gonna go in, right? What industry are you gonna tap into? There are so many different paths to take when you have that moment, discovering you gotta start working for you. A lot of people wanna be
Y’all heard the story before. In 2012 I started my own company and went out of business after 11 months, for three reasons. One of them was because, I didn’t have proper money management. Without a proper cushion I couldn’t handle all the expenses. The second reason was that I
You got your business all set up now? Things are moving, but slowly. Your trucks are operating, so why aren’t you delivering loads? This happens all the time, which is why I get asked all the time, how to work your way up in the trucking industry. You want the
In 2012, I knew I wanted to be in a business that was essential. I knew that much. I wanted to run my own company and create opportunities for other people like you. I knew, after being a promoter and doing all the “cool” stuff, I didn’t care about any
If you wanna be a high performing entrepreneur, one of the biggest qualities you got to have is just being able to multi-task. You really gotta have multiple moving parts, moving at the same time if you want to take it to that next level. If I’m at home getting
Somebody asked me, if you can start a trucking company as a side hustle? I’m gonna be real, ya’ll. I personally like the word hustle and I look at everything as a business. Even if it’s a small company, I’m still gonna operate with the big company mentality. But the
I’m gonna talk about some of my favorite tools and apps to make sure my drivers are comfortable in the trucks. Y’all wanna support your entire fleet and that includes people. When your drivers are happy, you remain profitable with higher retention rates and consistent service delivery. It’s so important
Some of you might know I just recently bought my dream home. It’s been an amazing process. This is the first time I have ever been able to customize my living space and it’s still going with guys here hammering away every single day while I just look at the
Here’s a question I get asked all the time on a super hot topic. Should you buy a manual or automatic truck? Three or four years ago I’d have definitely told y’all to get a manual. In the early stages of technology for automatics, the technology was having trouble adapting.
I get questions in my DMs and emails all the time about truck shopping. Every truck is going to be an investment so you gotta think about it hard before you make your purchase. Asking the right questions is gonna lead to the right one for where your business is
Hard work pays off. One of the best pieces of advice I got was from my mentor Jemal King, The 9-5 Millionaire. He said, “Your level of exposure determines your level of success.” Jemal is one of the fastest-growing personal development teachers in the financial industry. As the author of 9
Every time I see an empty fuel container, I get nightmares. I think about all the times my driver called me and was like, “Yo, I ran out of gas.” I once ran out of diesel in the truck and got stuck on the highway. It was so funny because,
A couple of weeks ago I was in Miami while they were interviewing American rapper Master P. I went in the room and he said “Look, everybody that’s an entrepreneur. Like everybody need to read this book.” And I’m gonna be real with y’all. I don’t really read books like
Because some things, you just can’t replace. Not so long ago the Citizens Band Radio Service or, CB radio was like the internet for truckers. It did everything we thought we needed and answered all questions. Everything went down over CB radio and if you didn’t have one, you may
Just Do It. Think Different. Open Happiness. Because You’re Worth It. And now it’s your turn. A company slogan is more than an advertising ploy. It’s going to be your theme, your motto, your purpose. It’s your company’s “why” – everything you are about and the reason you exist. There
The life-saving decision you need to make before you get behind the wheel Cops couldn’t warn drivers enough of the risks associated with phone use while driving. Accidents continue to happen and we’re guessing you know someone who’s been involved in one where a hands-free unit could have saved a
Discover how much money you are making so you can continue to profit Assets, equity, expenses, and income what now?? Doesn’t sound like your usual trucking jargon does it? Accounting words can seem foreign to most business leaders who aren’t in the accounting industry. Profit and Loss (P&L) statements are
Enhance your efficiency on the road with the best devices around A sole dependence on personal GPS systems is never going to be a wise move for a truck driver. Even with all the applications, advancements and user-friendly options, your best route is really only guaranteed with a reliable GPS
The better the tunes, the more geared up you’ll be to ride it all night long. With rest stops of course. Life on the road can be hard and lonely for truckers as well as slow when you have just had enough. Driving an 18-wheeler ain’t all sunshine and rainbows.