Episodes
Finding Loads, The Keys To Success | Episode 149
Finding the right loads is one of the most important things to do well with your trucking company. It is also one of the most challenging. That is why I decided to do a series on the subject.
Finding Loads, Relationships | Episode 148
If you want to hear about the worst experiences I have had with a repair shop, listen to this episode. All I can say is never take your truck to the Freightliner Northwest in the Seattle area. As time goes on, I get more and more comfortable dispatching. One of the best parts of dispatching is the relationships I have been able to build. Relationships is one of the biggest keys to being successful finding loads.
January 2024 Financials | Episode 147
January was a good month, it seems like it has been a while since I have said that. It’s also been a while since I have told a good “Chris is stupid story” from my adventures on the road. This episode starts with a good one. The silver lining is that it was a good learning lesson that shouldn’t cause any serious harm.
Finding Loads, The Process | Episode 146
This episode is jam-packed with tips to help you find loads for your trucking company. We hone in on the process of finding and booking loads. We also start this episode by introducing a new project I am working on that is going to be a game-changer for many of you.
December 2023 Financials | Episode 145
Regardless of what happens with the economy, I think the changes we are making will help Haulin Assets continue to improve and become stronger as a company. One thing I know for sure is that this challenging year has taught us lessons that will make us stronger and more profitable than we would have been otherwise. I hope you follow our journey and that some of the lessons we learn will be valuable for you too.
Finding Loads, The Systems I Use | Episode 144
Finding loads for truckers is one of the most critical tasks for any trucking company. If you have been following this podcast, you know that up to this point, we have used a third-party dispatching service to help us find loads.
November 2023 Financials | Episode 143
Earlier this week I had one of the crazier days I have had in a long time. Two trucks broke down within a matter of minutes of each other and we had a truck involved in a minor accident. Needless to say, we have a few interesting things to talk about.
Cost Per Mile | Episode 142
I start off this episode talking about a truck we had breakdown and the excitement that ensued. It all ended as well as can be expected, the load got delivered, only a day late, and our driver made it home in time for Thanksgiving.
October 2023 Financials | Episode 141
We finally broke the losing streak, but not by as much as I would have liked. October saw the establishment of several new records, predominantly positive ones. However, the bottom line was not where I would have liked to see it. There is definitely more work to be done, but I feel like we are moving in the right direction.
September 2023 Financials | Episode 140
I have some good news and some bad news… October is going to break some records, in a good way. Before we can get to October, let’s go over September! Here are our financials.