Episodes
May 2025 Financials | Episode 180
Before we dive into the nuts and bolts of May 2025, Craig and I talk about the crazy weekend we just had. Literally every truck had some kind of significant issue over the weekend. Everything from problems cause by getting loaded more than 24 hours late to breakdowns and blown tires. It is crazy how you can go from one weekend that is quiet with almost no activity to one like last weekend where all hell breaks loose. I also ask for your opinions on how much of an impact hot weather has on tire failure rates.
What To Expect From Episode 180
The ups and downs of trucking are not limited to crazy or mundane weekends, the profitability of trucking is also one heck of a …
3 Things Every Business Should Do Regularly | Episode 179
What are the odds that two clutches go out within 24 hours of each other? Can’t be high, but we had it happen. Does that mean I should take a trip to Vegas and start placing bets? Our experience with two different shops was night and day. One of them had our truck in and out quickly, the other one was ridiculous. Check out the episode to hear all the fun details.
What to Expect in Episode 179
In this episode I am going to cover 3 things I think every business owner, whether you are an owner operator or you manage a fleet, should do on a regular basis. They are:
Look for new revenue sources
Review all your expenses to trim …
April 2025 Financials | Episode 178
Before Craig and I dive into the April 2025 financials, we talk about a fun little adventure I had. It had been a while, but I finally got to jump back into a truck for the first time in several months. This adventure included a Mother’s Day departure, several Uber rides, a flight and “breaking” the truck out of a lot at 02:00 in the morning and then “breaking” into the parking lot at the shipper.
What To Expect From Episode 178
April has continued the trend of year over year improvement. Let’s take a look at the numbers:
Total miles ran– 112,158
Deadhead miles– 7,746 (7.3%)
Total revenue- $229,695.19
All-in rate-per-mile- $2.14
Haulin Assets had a profit of $47,211.69. The bottom line number is pretty good, but I think it is a little …
March 2025 Financials | Episode 177
March 2025 was a good financial month, but before we get into that, Craig and I talk about one of our trailers being rejected. It was because of some minor damage that had happened a while ago and hadn’t been an issue, so why the rejection all of the sudden? Who knows. I’m also back in the dispatching saddle again. It has been while since I have done that job full time and let’s just say, I’m a little rusty.
What To Expect From Episode 177
Last month I said February was a pleasant surprise, March was an even more pleasant surprise. Let’s take a look at the numbers:
Total miles ran– 115,070
Deadhead miles– 7,746 (6.7%)
Total revenue- $246,412.65
All-in rate-per-mile- $2.14
Haulin Assets had a profit of …
What You Need To Know About Trucking Insurance | Episode 176
Trucking Insurance is tricky! It is also typically in the top 5 expenses for a trucking company. For Haulin Assets it is the 4th biggest expense. There are a lot of factors that go into getting the best policy and the best pricing. In this episode we go over what you need to know as an Owner Operator or a Fleet Owner to make sure you are keeping that insurance expense as low as possible.
What to Expect in Episode 176
We just completed our insurance renewal so insurance is fresh on my mind and now is a great time to talk about it. Here are some of the topics we discuss.
The Biggest Contributors To The Cost Of Your Policy
Your loss …
February 2025 Financials | Episode 175
February 2025 was a pretty eventful and interesting month. We had a truck get in a little skirmish with a BMW. No one was hurt and the vehicles weren’t too bad off either, but it was one of those incidents that really make you scratch your head. We’ll share some video on social media, I’d love to hear your opinions. I’ll just ask the questions, when merging onto the freeway, how many vehicles can squeeze in front of a truck?
What To Expect From Episode 175
February was a pleasant surprise. I really hope it’s an indication of things to come, because I am really getting tired of low profits. Let’s take a look at the numbers:
Total miles ran– 103,728
Deadhead miles– 6,730 (6.5%)
Total revenue- $227,885.97
All-in rate-per-mile- …
How Truck Drivers Make Money: A Guide to Driver Compensation | Episode 174
Trucking is never boring—there’s always something happening, whether it’s on the road or in the yard. Before diving into this episode’s topic, I share a recent incident where one of our trucks suffered some unfortunate damage. A driver attempted a left-hand turn where he shouldn’t have, and his trailer didn’t even come close to making the corner. Instead, it caused some serious damage to the hood of our parked truck. Just another day in the life of running a trucking company!
What to Expect in Episode 174
Truck driver pay is a complex topic with many moving parts. The biggest factor? Whether you’re a local driver or an over-the-road (OTR) driver. Local drivers are typically …
January 2025 Financials | Episode 173
Trucking always comes with its challenges, and we’ve had a few interesting ones lately. First, the temptation was real when we had to refuse an old load of chocolate—I would have been the kid from Willy Wonka who fell in the river. Then, Truck 12, our newest truck, decided to throw a curveball with a breakdown, leading to a tow and rental scramble that took up half my day.
Rinse and repeat is a good thing when times are good, not so much when you’re in a freight market like we are in right now. January seems almost like a carbon copy of December. Most of the numbers are very similar. Before Craig and I dive into the numbers I talk about a couple …
You’ve Been In An Accident, Now What? | Episode 172
This is a super important episode. If you own a truck, are a truck driver or run a trucking company, chances are you are going to deal with an accident at some point in your career. When it happens, you want things to go as well as possible. During this episode, Craig and I are going to help you know how you can be prepared and we will help arm you with some tips to protect you against those who want to take advantage of the situation.
What To Expect From Episode 172
We have all been driving down the interstate and seen a billboard that says something along the lines of, “Have you been hit by a semi, give us a call …
December 2024 Financials | Episode 171
Haulin Assets Episode 171: December Financials
Before we get into the December 2024 financials, I go on a bit of a rant about truck parking. It is such a HUGE Problem! It causes drivers frustration and costs everyone time and money. I talk about an incident that recently happened to us that cost us a lot of money because of the parking problem. And it is a completely ridiculous situation that happened just north of Charlotte, NC at a Shell truck stop called Charlotte Travel Plaza. Beware of this place. You have to check in to park, if you don’t, the parking fine they charge you is beyond RIDICULOUS, it really is a scam and it’s legal because of the North Carolina laws.
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