Trucking Industry Insights | Miles & Mentors Blog
At Miles & Mentors, we provide valuable insights into the trucking industry – covering business strategies, fleet management, industry regulations, and career growth. Our blog features expert advice from seasoned drivers, fleet owners, and logistics professionals to help you succeed in trucking.
Whether you’re a new driver, an owner-operator, or a fleet manager, you’ll find actionable tips, industry trends, and success stories to help you navigate challenges, improve profitability, and stay ahead in the competitive world of logistics.
Check out the latest articles below and take your trucking career or business to the next level.
How to Stay Persistent and Win in the Trucking Game
Starting a trucking business or growing your fleet as a small carrier can feel like navigating a never-ending uphill battle. The constant trucking market challenges, intense competition from larger fleets, and unpredictable customer demands can easily make you...
Using Tech to Compete as a Small Carrier in Trucking
Starting a trucking business or growing a small fleet is no easy task. Small carriers face intense trucking market challenges, from rising fuel costs to tough competition from larger fleets. These hurdles can make it feel like you are constantly trying to catch up....
The Power of Relationships in Building a Freight Business
In the competitive world of freight and trucking, building a thriving business can feel overwhelming. Many owner-operators and small fleet owners wonder how to stand out, secure consistent loads, and build a company that lasts. At Miles and Mentors, we believe that...
Proven Strategies for Growing a Small Trucking Fleet
Many small trucking fleet owners and independent owner-operators face a common challenge: growing a small trucking fleet from just one truck to a reliable, profitable small fleet. This stage can be the most difficult but also the most important for long-term success....
Why Switching Careers into Trucking Can Pay Off
Many professionals today are re-evaluating their career paths, especially with the growing uncertainty in traditional job sectors. If you’re considering a career change to trucking, you’re not alone. The trucking industry offers trucking career opportunities that...
The Power of Collective Mentorship in Trucking
In the ever-evolving world of freight and logistics, mentorship has long played a crucial role in shaping the careers of drivers, dispatchers, and fleet owners alike. However, the traditional view of mentorship as a one-on-one relationship is rapidly expanding. Today,...
What Freight Fraud Looks Like in 2025 and How to Protect Your Operation
Freight fraud is one of the fastest-growing threats in the logistics industry. In 2025, bad actors are using more advanced tactics to steal cargo, impersonate brokers, and manipulate freight transactions. If you are a carrier, broker, or shipper, protecting your...
Factoring, Fuel Costs, and Financial Planning for New Trucking Fleets
Learn how new trucking fleets can manage cash flow, control fuel costs, and plan financially for long-term stability and growth. Understanding Financial Planning for Trucking Fleets The Importance of Financial Planning In the competitive trucking industry, financial...
Essential Steps for Launching Your Own Trucking Company
Starting a trucking company offers a path to independence and long-term success in an industry that moves the backbone of the economy. But the road from idea to operation is filled with decisions, regulations, and financial commitments. With insights from Alex Snook,...
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