Mar 29, 2025 | Start a Business, Career Growth, Money & Compliance, Trucking Insights
One of the fastest ways to fail in trucking is to keep moving freight without understanding what it actually costs to run your truck. Many new owner-operators assume that if they’re rolling, they’re making money. But as Hoyt Moore explained in Episode 5 of the Miles...
Mar 28, 2025 | Career Growth, Start a Business
What makes a small carrier stand out in a crowded industry where brokers are flooded with options and shippers stick to what’s familiar? If you don’t have a large fleet, a national sales team, or a big budget, how do you get noticed—and remembered? It’s a question...
Mar 8, 2025 | Start a Business, Career Growth, Trucking Insights
Many truck drivers become owner-operators with the dream of independence, higher earnings, and control over their schedules. However, most first-time owner-operators fail within their first two years, not because they are bad drivers but because they do not understand...
Mar 7, 2025 | Career Growth
Success in trucking isn’t just about the miles you drive; it’s about the relationships you build along the way. Strong connections with repair shops, suppliers, and industry professionals can make all the difference when you’re in a tough spot. Mark Reeder of Hoyt’s...
Nov 22, 2024 | Career Growth
In Episode 2 of Miles and Mentors, we spoke with Mark Reeder, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in trucking and fleet management. Mark offered invaluable advice to aspiring owner-operators, emphasizing the importance of balancing ambition with...
