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Episode 61: Why Do You Want To Be An Owner/Operator
Episode 61: Why Do You Want To Be An Owner/Operator
DECEMBER 1, 2019Before you make the decision to become and Owner/Operator, it’s very important for you to ask yourself “... Read more
1 Dec 2019
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1hr 29mins
Ranked #2

Episode 55: TRUCK and Grow Rich - A Trucker’s Trip Plan to Become a Wealthy Lunatic
Episode 55: TRUCK and Grow Rich - A Trucker’s Trip Plan to Become a Wealthy Lunatic
There is a lot of negativity in the trucking industry right now. There are too many trucks available for the number of l... Read more
20 Sep 2019
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1hr 28mins
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Episode 4: Owner/Operator 101 - Revenue
Episode 4: Owner/Operator 101 - Revenue
In this episode I talk about the types of revenue a truck can earn, and percentage versus mileage contracts.
3 Sep 2015
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19mins
Ranked #4

Episode 5: Owner/Operator 101 - Profit
Episode 5: Owner/Operator 101 - Profit
In this episode I talk about managing profit as an owner/operator. You cannot know your profit unless you know your cost... Read more
5 Sep 2015
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34mins
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Episode 59: The Story of the Truck with an Illegal Engine
Episode 59: The Story of the Truck with an Illegal Engine
We have teased this story over the last few episodes. At the end of 2018, we came across a truck that we considered addi... Read more
10 Nov 2019
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1hr 6mins
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Episode 6: "Safety" Advocates
Episode 6: "Safety" Advocates
It is time to address an issue that is facing this industry - the so-called "Safety" Advocates. SHOW NOTES:Large Truck a... Read more
10 Sep 2015
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48mins
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Episode 7: 1099 Company Drivers and the Freight Rate Boogeyman
Episode 7: 1099 Company Drivers and the Freight Rate Boogeyman
I received an email this week from a company driver who is considering taking a 1099 contract. In this episode I give my... Read more
7 Oct 2015
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43mins
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Episode 62: #DecadeChallenge
Episode 62: #DecadeChallenge
I’ve seen a lot of posts on social media over the last couple weeks with the #DecadeChallenge hashtag. People would take... Read more
8 Dec 2019
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1hr 29mins
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Episode 63: Answering Listener Emails
Episode 63: Answering Listener Emails
We’re back with the first new episode of 2020 and we answer a couple of great emails we received from our listeners. The... Read more
13 Jan 2020
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54mins
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Episode 3: Owner/Operator 101 - Costs
Episode 3: Owner/Operator 101 - Costs
In this episode I talk about the costs associated with operating a truck leased to a carrier.SHOW NOTES:IRS EIN Link: ht... Read more
2 Sep 2015
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18mins
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Episode 65: Farmers Are Buying 40 Year Old Tractors. Let's Talk About Why
Episode 65: Farmers Are Buying 40 Year Old Tractors. Let's Talk About Why
We recently discovered an article that talks about how Farmers are buying decades-old tractors because they can acquire ... Read more
26 Jan 2020
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BONUS EPISODE: DOES LANDSTAR REALLY TAKE 35% OF MY MONEY?
BONUS EPISODE: DOES LANDSTAR REALLY TAKE 35% OF MY MONEY?
This is a hot topic and one that we need to set the record straight on. Too often i will hear people say that Landstar t... Read more
25 Feb 2020
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30mins
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Episode 58: Personal Accountability
Episode 58: Personal Accountability
In this episode Chris and Larry talk about ways to ensure profitability and success by taking full responsibility for yo... Read more
20 Oct 2019
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1hr 2mins
Ranked #14

Episode 10: Big Trucks Cooking
Episode 10: Big Trucks Cooking
Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Zola Sawdy, founder of the Facebook Group: Big Trucks Cooking. I've been wantin... Read more
28 Oct 2015
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Episode 64: Discussing Goals and Plans for the New Year
Episode 64: Discussing Goals and Plans for the New Year
In this episode we take a moment and reflect on 2019 and talk about things we're looking forward to in 2020.
21 Jan 2020
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Episode 67: Ignorance Is A Preference
Episode 67: Ignorance Is A Preference
This episode contains a lot of things that need to be said. We live in a time when information flows more freely than at... Read more
9 Mar 2020
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1hr 1min
Ranked #17

Episode 8: SAVE THE PIGS!!!
Episode 8: SAVE THE PIGS!!!
Introducing Ezekiel Goodwin, one of our new co-hosts for the program. Zeke has been in the industry for 5 years and is j... Read more
9 Oct 2015
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42mins
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Episode 9: It's Just Business
Episode 9: It's Just Business
Introducing Co-host Dan Babbit. We talk about ridiculous propaganda aimed at the trucking industry and knowing your oper... Read more
14 Oct 2015
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45mins
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Episode 60: Dealing with the Fallout of California's AB5 Independent Contractor Law
Episode 60: Dealing with the Fallout of California's AB5 Independent Contractor Law
In the last week, Landstar has begun notifying its BCO's (Business Capacity Operators) that they can only continue to be... Read more
18 Nov 2019
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53mins
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Episode 66: You're Asking the Wrong Questions
Episode 66: You're Asking the Wrong Questions
We have recently had a truck open up because a driver had a family medical issue at home and he could not be on the road... Read more
27 Feb 2020
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1hr 7mins